Power. On Your Terms. SimpliPhi OutBack AccESS INSTALLATION MANUAL Optimized Energy Storage & Management for Residential & Commercial Applications Utilizing Efficient, Safe, Non-Toxic, Energy Dense Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) Chemistry © SIMPLIPHI POWER, INC.
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Table of Contents 1.0 – Important Safety Information ......................................................................................... 4 1.1 – Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 4 1.2 – Safety & Protective Features ...................................................................................... 5 1.3 – Limitations of Use........................................................................................
1.0 – Important Safety Information 1.1 – Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the PHI 3.5 Batteries, and all appropriate sections of this manual. PHI 3.5 Batteries must be fully charged before commissioning the AccESS unit. Failure to do so will void the Warranty.
1.2 – Safety & Protective Features 1.2.1 – 80A Breaker All PHI 3.5 Batteries within the AccESS unit are outfitted with an 80A hydraulic/magnetic circuit breaker. This breaker increases safety during shipping and installations and allows the PHI 3.5 Battery to effectively be turned “OFF” or “ON.” The breaker works in conjunction with the built-in battery management system (BMS) and creates additional safety, efficiency and functionality to the overall power storage system. Figure 1.0 - PHI 3.
PHI 3.5 Batteries do not vent any harmful gasses, and do not require special ventilation or cooling. PHI 3.5 Batteries are not capable of thermal runaway. If the cells are severely damaged due to physical abuse incurred outside of warranted specifications, which can cause electrolyte leakage and other failures, as with any PHI 3.5 Battery, the electrolyte can be ignited by an open flame.
1.3 – Limitations of Use The Radian GS8048 Inverter/Charger built into the SimpliPhi Power AccESS is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices. 1.4 – Explosive Gas Precautions This equipment is not ignition protected. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install this product in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
2.0 – Product Description 2.1 – Overview The SimpliPhi AccESS offers industry leading renewable energy storage technology to provide energy security and power resiliency into a pre-assembled, pre-programmed system that is suitable for installation inside and outside. The AccESS serves all of the common residential scale renewable energy applications: Off Grid, Grid Tied Back Up, Self Consumption – with Zero Export. 2.2 – Specifications Please review Table 1.
2.3 – Inside the AccESS NEMA-3R Rated Cabinet The AccESS system is enclosed within a NEMA-3R rated cabinet. Within, the internal layout provides easy access to clearly labeled wiring points and includes the necessary overcurrent devices, breakers and disconnects. See Figure 2.0 below for detail. Figure 2.0 – AccESS Unit Components The heart of the AccESS is the SimpliPhi Power PHI 3.5 kWh 48V 69Ah power storage modules. The power storage is modular and expandable.
3.0 – Pre-Installation The information within this section covers pre-installation procedures & considerations, namely, PHI 3.5 Battery performance parameters to be aware of during the design process, guidance on system sizing, as well as installation site requirements and pad mounting. 3.1 – PHI 3.5 Battery Performance Parameters and Sizing Calculations The PHI 3.
3.4 – Installation Site Location The AccESS may be installed indoors, such as a garage, or outdoors mounted onto a concrete pad. The cabinet is rated for NEMA-3R use. Please see Figure 3.0 below for physical AccESS dimensions, as this may impact the site location. Figure 3.0 – AccESS Unit Dimensions 3.5 – Clearance Requirements The AccESS should be installed with 5-inch (7.62 cm) clearance to the sides and 3-feet (0.91 m) clearance to the front. Please see Figure 4.0 below for details.
Figure 4.0 – AccESS Unit Clearances 3.6 – Knock Out Locations Three 1-inch OD knockouts and one 1.5-inch OD knockout are located on both sides of the AccESS cabinet. They can be used for AC or DC inputs. Not all knockouts may be used. 3.7 – Pad Mounting 3.7.1 – Pad Requirements The AccESS must be installed and secured on level concrete. For a pre-cast concrete pad, a 4” minimum thickness is required. The pad should be 3” wider than the AccESS on all sides (34” x 22” x 4”).
installation, and prior to installing the PHI 3.5 Batteries into the base of the cabinet. Any attempt to wall mount the AccESS unit will void the Warranty. Secure the AccESS to the concrete with concrete anchors, such as threaded rods, masonry bolts, or carriage bolts, minimum ½” diameter. See Figure 5.0 below for details. Figure 5.0 – AccESS Unit Knockouts (Bottom) 4.0 – Installation & Wiring This section covers how to install the PHI 3.
greatest efficiency and freedom from material impurities, toxicity and hazardous risk. They do not contain cobalt. Each PHI 3.5 Battery contains circuitry that protects the Lithium Ferrous Phosphate cells from overcharge, over-discharge and excessive load amperage. If the values specified are exceeded, the protective circuitry will shut down the flow of electricity to/from the PHI 3.5 Batteries. In some cases, this will result in the need to re-initialize an inverter charger.
For FM80 MPPT Wiring information please refer to OutBack FM80 installation manual http://www.OutBackpower.com/downloads/documents/charge_controllers/flexmax_6080/owner_manual.p df 5.0 – Programming 5.1 – Depth of Discharge The AccESS comes pre-programmed for 80% depth of discharge (DoD). This qualifies for the 10-year / 10,000 cycle Warranty on the PHI 3.5 Batteries.
5.3.1 – Inverter Programming Settings Table 2.0 Inverter Settings Absorb Voltage (V), Time 10k Cycles (80% DOD) 5k Cycles (90% DOD) 3.5k Cycles (100% DOD) 27.8 / 55.4, 0.1 hour 28.4 / 57.2, 0.1 hour 28.4 / 57.2, 0.1 hour Float Voltage and Time N/A (disable float) Refloat Voltage N/A (disable float) Re-Bulk Voltage 25.3 / 50.
CAUTION: When PHI battery quantities change, the capacity & charge/discharge current settings must be reassessed. Failure to do so will void the Warranty. 5.3.3 – Battery Monitor Table 4.0 FLEXnet DC Settings 10k Cycles (80% DoD) 5k Cycles (90% DoD) FNDC Battery Ah1 FNDC Charge Voltage (V) 3.5k Cycles (100% DoD) 138Ah / 69Ah 27.6 / 55.2 28.2 / 57 FNDC Charged Return Amps 8A / 4A FNDC Battery Charge Factor 98% FNDC Relay Invert Logic 28.2 / 57 No FNDC Relay Voltage High/Low High = 26.
5.3.5 – PHI 3.5 Voltage Reference of Battery State of Charge Figure 6.0 and Table 5.0 below depict the typical voltage levels (VDC) for the PHI 3.5 Battery at various states of charge. Figure 6.0 – PHI 3.5 C/2 Discharge Curve (typical) Table 5.0 SOC 100% 95% 90% 75% 50% 20% 10% 0% Voltage* > 52.50 V 51.70 V 51.65 V 51.40 V 51.00 V 50.20 V 49.50 V 46.00-48.00 V *Levels typical @ C/2 SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 420 Bryant Circle | Ojai, CA 93023, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.
6.0 – SimpliPhi Technical Support For technical support related to your AccESS, please contact us as follows: 805.640.1874 techsupport@simpliphipower.com SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 420 Bryant Circle | Ojai, CA 93023, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.
