Installation Manual AmpliPHI 3.8 kWh Batteries SimpliPhi Power, Inc. | 3100 Camino Del Sol | Oxnard, CA 93030, USA | (805) 640-6700 | info@simpliphipower.com | SimpliPhiPower.
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Table of Contents 1.0 – Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................................5 1.1 – Online Resources .............................................................................................................................................................................................5 1.2 – Technical Support ...................................
CAUTION: THIS MANUAL IS SPECIFIC TO THE AMPLIPHI BATTERIES THAT FEATURE INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS WITHIN THE BMS. DO NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES IF YOU ARE USING THE STANDARD PHI PRODUCT LINE. PLEASE CONSULT THE INSTALLATION MANUAL SPECIFIC FOR YOUR BATTERIES FOUND HERE: SIMPLIPHI PHI BATTERY INSTALLATION MANUAL LINK CAUTION: THESE 3 THINGS WILL VOID THE AMPLIPHI WARRANTY & DAMAGE THE BATTERIES.
The AmpliPHI Battery Warranty does NOT cover product damage caused by mishandling or improper use per the Installation Manual, Integration Guides and Warranty, exposure to liquids, impacts from falling objects or from being dropped, or attempts to repair the battery by any party other than SimpliPhi. The complete list of Warranty Exclusions is included in the AmpliPHI Battery Warranty document:[Amplify Warranty Document] 1.0 – Introduction 1.
CAUTION: Although each AmpliPHI Battery contains an internal communications based BMS with circuitry that protects the AmpliPHI Battery cells from over-charge, overdischarge and extreme load amperage, the AmpliPHI Batteries must always be installed with appropriate inverter and/or charge controller settings to protect the AmpliPHI Battery from open PV voltage and other high voltage charging sources.
1.3.3 – Networking Communications Cables & Plugs Each AmpliPHI battery comes with a 4’ CAT5 cable, a terminator plug, and an RJ45 dust cover for networking communication set-up (explained in greater detail in Section 4.7 – Communications Wiring). 1.4 – Specifications Please review Table 1.0 below for AmpliPHI Battery specifications, including physical dimensions, Warranty period, and technical data. Table 1.0 - AmpliPHI Battery Specifications AmpliPHI 3.8™ (51.2Vnominal) AmpliPHI 3.
2.0 –Safety For safety reasons, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the AmpliPHI Batteries, and all appropriate sections of this manual. Failure to follow instructions provided in the Installation Manual, Integration Guides and/or Warranty will Void the Warranty. 2.1 – General Safety Instructions • • • • • Do not operate if the AmpliPHI Battery has been damaged in any way during shipping or otherwise.
3.0 – Pre-Installation 3.1 – AmpliPHI Battery Performance AmpliPHI Batteries do not need to be de-rated unless running continuously at more than 90% capacity. To achieve the greatest cycle life of 10,000 cycles, AmpliPHI Batteries are typically operated at 80% maximum Depth of Discharge.
• • Charge Example: 𝑩𝑩#𝑷𝑷𝑷𝑷 ≥ 𝑷𝑷𝑷𝑷𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌 𝟎𝟎.𝟖𝟖×𝑩𝑩𝑩𝑩𝑩𝑩𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌 AC Coupled Solar PV Array is rated at 8 kW AmpliPHI 3.8 battery has a maximum continuous charge rate of 1.92 kWDC 𝑩𝑩#𝑷𝑷𝑷𝑷 ≥ 𝟖𝟖𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌 = 𝟓𝟓. 𝟐𝟐 𝟎𝟎. 𝟖𝟖 × 𝟏𝟏. 𝟗𝟗𝟗𝟗𝒌𝒌𝒌𝒌 A properly sized AmpliPHI battery bank based on the maximum charge from the AC Coupled solar PV array has a minimum of 6 batteries. This helps ensure that the battery bank receives as much charge as possible from the AC Coupled solar PV.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to charge the PHI Battery below 32° F (0° C). Attempts to charge at subfreezing temperatures can adversely affect SOH and cycle life and will Void the Warranty. If the PHI Battery must be charged below 32° F (0° C), the rate of charge must be at no more than 5% of the PHI Battery’s rated capacity (C/20). 4.2.2 – Explosive Gas Precautions AmpliPHI Batteries are not ignition protected.
4.4 – Dimensions and Weight Table 2.0 – Specifications: AmpliPHI 3.8 Battery w/ Mounting Bracket Width 13.5’’ PHI 3.8 Battery w/ Mounting Bracket 13.7” (18” with mounting flanges) Height 15.5’’ (including 1.5” terminal height) 15.75” (including 1.5” terminal height) Depth 8” 9” Weight 78.2 Pounds 86.2 pounds PHI 3.8 Battery Figure 2.0 – PHI 3.8 Mounting Bracket Assembly AmpliPHI 3.8 Battery WITH WALL MOUNT BRACKET 4.5 – AmpliPHI Battery Connection Terminals 4.5.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to loosen the large brass nut at the base of the terminals; doing so will damage the AmpliPHI battery and Void the Warranty. 4.5.2 – Torque Batteries with Threaded Studs AmpliPHI Batteries with threaded stud terminals have a torque specification of 121 in-lbs. (13.3 ftlbs.). Figure 3.0 – AmpliPHI Threaded Stud Threaded Studs = 3/8” (10mm) Torque Value = 121 in-lbs 4.
4.6.2 – Parallel Wiring Batteries with Threaded Studs using Battery Cables AmpliPHI Batteries are paralleled by wiring from individual AmpliPHI Batteries to DC busbars or plates, which may be located in a DC combiner box or the inverter’s power panel. Figure 4.0 – Two AmpliPHI Batteries in Parallel Although lead acid batteries are typically wired using battery-to-battery interconnecting cables, SimpliPhi asks that AmpliPHI Batteries NOT be wired in this way (in series). SimpliPhi Power, Inc.
Figure 5.0 – Incorrect AmpliPHI Wiring All wire lengths from each AmpliPHI Battery to common busbars or plates should be identical in length and gauge in order to balance the load across (all) AmpliPHI Batteries in the installation. CAUTION: Identical wire lengths and identical wire gauges from each AmpliPHI Battery in an AmpliPHI Battery bank is a critical feature of parallel power storage systems that must be adhered to throughout all parallel wiring instructions.
Helpful Tips: • • o • • • • • • • • Power cabling for paralleling AmpliPHI Batteries is not included. All wire should be an appropriate gauge and construction to handle the loads that will be placed upon it. Heavy gauge, high strand copper wire is the industry standard due to its stability, efficiency and overall quality. Each PHI Battery’s individual wire runs are typically sized at 4 AWG, according to the 80A built-in breaker.
Figure 7.0 – Cable Lug Wiring onto AmpliPHI Threaded Stud CAUTION: No material (such as a washer) should be placed between the current carrying terminal and the cable lug or interconnecting busbar. Doing so will Void the Warranty. CAUTION: Sparks may be present when connecting wires to AmpliPHI Battery terminals. Be sure the battery’s built-in circuit breaker is in the OFF position to minimize the risk of shock or sparks during system installation. 4.6.
Figure 8.0 – AmpliPHI Wiring using Interconnecting Busbars CAUTION: Again, no material (such as a washer) should be placed between the current carrying terminal and the interconnecting busbars. The interconnecting busbars are placed on the AmpliPHI Batteries’ terminals first, then the flat washer, lock washer, and nut are secured to the terminal posts. Figure 9.0 – Interconnecting Busbar Wiring onto AmpliPHI Threaded Stud SimpliPhi Power, Inc.
Helpful Tips: • The interconnecting busbars’ ratings should match or exceed the AmpliPHI Battery bank’s total surge rating. Busbars for paralleling more than two or three AmpliPHI Batteries can be sourced from outside suppliers or custom ordered from SimpliPhi. SimpliPhi recommends paralleling AmpliPHI Batteries using interconnecting busbars (not battery cables) for AmpliPHI Battery Banks consisting of more than 20 batteries for a cleaner installation.
In a string of batteries, the two batteries at the ends of the communication chain will have a cable occupying only one of the “daisy-chaining” ports in the AmpliPHI battery. On each of these two batteries, the communication port not occupied by a cable will need a 120Ohm terminator plug installed in the open port (see photo). One terminator plug is included per AmpliPHI battery. Figure 11.0 – AmpliPHI Batteries Networked Together in a Daisy-Chain Figure 12.
Figure 13.0 – AmpliPHI Battery’s Terminator Plug The maximum number of AmpliPHI batteries that can be connected in a single system is 30, with a maximum total connected distance of 40m (131 feet) from the first AmpliPHI battery module to the last AmpliPHI battery module. While one 4’ CAT5 networking cable is provided per AmpliPHI battery, shorter networking cable for daisy-chaining the batteries may be used.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to loosen the large brass nut at the base of the terminals; doing so will damage the AmpliPHI battery and Void the Warranty. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Before installing the AmpliPHI Battery, test its voltage by turning its built-in breaker to the ON (I) position. Measure the AmpliPHI Battery’s voltage with a multimeter. Batteries typically ship at ~52 VDC. When installing more the one AmpliPHI Battery, check that the batteries’ voltage readings are similar.
CAUTION: Remember that charging the batteries in sub-freezing conditions will Void the Warranty. 14. Battery charging may be accomplished via the inverter/charger using an AC power source such as the grid or a generator, or via a charge controller using power from a connected solar PV array. 15. Battery charging may be accomplished via the inverter/charger using an AC power source such as the grid or a generator, or via a charge controller using power from a connected solar PV array. 16.
and reposition to the end of the “daisy-chain” and reconnecting the battery-to-inverter communications cable and reviewing all BoS equipment settings for accuracy. 7. Review all BoS equipment settings for accuracy; new values for certain settings should automatically appear as reflective of the larger, expanded battery bank. 5.0 – Programming 5.1 – Operating Parameters per Warranty To maintain AmpliPHI Battery health and to comply with the Warranty, adhere to the operating parameters outlined in Tables 4.
6.0 – Troubleshooting Certain AmpliPHI BMS fault trip conditions (outlined in Section 1.3.1 and Table 1.0 of this Manual) result in the need for a manual re-set of your AmpliPHI Battery’s internal BMS. If a fault has occurred, consult SimpliPhi Technical Support (TechSupport@SimpliPhiPower.com) to ensure that your AmpliPHI Battery bank has been sized correctly and inhabits operational conditions.
Appendix A – AmpliPHI Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications This Appendix section covers the AmpliPHI Battery safety attributes and certifications, such as the lack of thermal runaway with fire propagation, off-gassing, UN DOT certification and UL compliance and certification. It also covers the AmpliPHI Battery’s green attributes – from products to materials to disposal, as well as relevant environmental and ecological considerations. A.1 – Safety Attributes and Certifications A.1.
be no more than 0.1% of the material, when calculated by weight at raw homogeneous materials. Any RoHS compliant component must have 100 ppm or less of mercury and the mercury must not have been intentionally added to the component. In the EU, some military and medical equipment are exempt from RoHS compliance. A.2 – Green Attributes, Environmental & Ecological Considerations A.2.
the market today – no fumes, leaking, or gas discharge and no chemicals or acids to worry about. Designed and Manufactured in the USA Using Exclusive American Patented Technologies. Appendix B – AmpliPHI Approved External Chargers This Appendix section covers the AmpliPHI Battery’s approved external / plug-in chargers.
