Power. On Your Terms. PHI 2.7 Battery 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 ......................................................................................... 4 1.3 – Explosive Gas Precautions ..........................................................................
1.0 – Important Safety Information 1.1 – Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Before using the PHI 2.7 Batteries, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the PHI 2.7 Batteries, and all appropriate sections of this manual. PHI 2.7 Batteries must be fully charged before commissioning. Failure to do so will void the Warranty.
Figure 1.0 - PHI 2.7 kWh 48V Circuit Breaker CAUTION: Circuit Breakers, Disconnects and Fuses should be employed throughout several points of a power storage and generation installation to effectively isolate and protect all components of the system to safeguard against faults, short circuits, polarity reversals or a failure of any component in the overall system.
1.2.2 – Charging at Temperatures Below Freezing It is important to take necessary steps to determine the temperature of the PHI 2.7 Battery prior to charging the battery, as the battery may otherwise be adversely impacted. CAUTION: Do not attempt to charge the PHI 2.7 Battery below 32° F (0° C). Although cold temperatures do not harm PHI 2.7 Batteries, attempts to charge at subfreezing temperatures can adversely affect SOH and cycle life, and will void the Warranty. If the PHI 2.
Do not install in a confined space with machinery powered by flammable chemicals, or storage tanks, fittings, or other connections between components of fuel or flammable chemical systems. 2.0 – Product Description 2.1 – Overview The PHI 2.7 kWh 60 Amp deep-cycle Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) Battery is optimized with proprietary cell architecture, power electronics, BMS and assembly methods. It is modular, light-weight and scalable. The PHI 2.
3.1 – PHI 2.7 Battery Performance Parameters and Sizing Calculations PHI 2.7 Batteries are designed to operate at a continuous C/2 rate across a large operating temperature range, as seen in Table 1.0 above. The PHI 2.7 Batteries need no increase in sizing and no special compensations when determining the size of the energy storage and management system under the circumstances and conditions seen in Table 1.0 above. See specific inverter manufacturer program settings for optimizing system integration.
3.5 – Battery Wall Mount + Bracket Dimensions Please see the table below for physical dimensions of the PHI 2.7 Battery both with, and without, the SimpliPhi Power Mounting Bracket, as well as a diagram that provides guidance on Mounting Bracket assembly. Table 2.0 – Specifications: PHI 2.7 Battery v. PHI 2.7 Battery w/ Mounting Bracket PHI 2.7 Battery w/ Mounting Bracket PHI 2.7 Battery Width 11.25’’ 13.7” (15.5” with mounting flanges) Height 12.75" (including 1.
4.0 – Installation & Wiring This section covers basic concepts of system configuration as well as how to increase storage capacity by wiring in parallel. 4.1 – Basic System Configuration Concepts Safe and reliable installation requires trained and certified technicians. The following discussion of PHI 2.7 Battery configurations is a basic primer. Due to the variety of systems and components in the field, all possible scenarios are not covered. This is not the purpose of this section of the manual.
Figure 3.0 – Two PHI 2.7 Batteries in Parallel Figure 3.0 represents two PHI 2.7 Batteries in Parallel. Wire lengths from PHI 2.7 Batteries should be identical in length and gauge in order to balance the load across (all) PHI 2.7 Batteries in the installation. Identical wiring length is a critical feature of parallel power storage systems that must be adhered to throughout all parallel wiring instructions. Special attention should be paid for parallel installations.
• Additional cabling or slack that remains with the shorter distance runs can be coiled and secured with Zip Ties. Wiring Methods: 1. For 1 to 8 units: Wire directly to inverter & charge controller equipment. 2. For 6 to 20 units: Use a DC combiner or panelboard. 3. For 20+ units: Connect the PHI 2.7 Battery terminals directly to a common bus. 4.2 – Torque Values For the DC terminals on the PHI 2.7 Battery, torque to 160 in-lb (13.3 ft-lb). 4.3 – Battery Wiring Methods 4.3.
partners, and to the community at large. Please be aware of the potential electrical hazards before interacting with any and all electrical or mechanical devices. Please take all necessary precautions in your projects and installations. Please refer to Section 1 for safety guidelines. PHI 2.7 Batteries feature a Low Battery Voltage Cut Off (LBCO). This is a self-protection mechanism that prevents over discharge. The LBCO will cause the PHI 2.
Table 4.0 – Operating Limitations Notes / Operating Limitations for PHI 2.7 Batteries 1 Limitations by Model 24V 48V Continuous Discharge Rate (A) 45 26 Continuous Charge Rate (A) 45 26 2 60A Discharge/Charge Rate (10 minutes maximum) are typically @ 25°C and may need adjusting at temperature extremes. 4 When performing rapid deep charge/discharge cycles, the PHI 2.7 Battery should be allowed to "rest" 15 mins in between.
Appendix A – Material Safety Data Sheet A.1 – Product Identification Product Name: Electronically Managed Energy Storage Device (Battery) Models: PHI 2.7, PHI 3.5 Product Use: Electric Power Supply - Harmony Code #8504.40.9540, Foreign Trade Schedule B Manufacturer: SimpliPhi Power, Inc., Ojai Ca. U.S.A. 805 640 6700 A.2 – Composition and Ingredient Information Under normal use, the PHI 2.7 Battery does not expose the user to hazardous ingredients. USA: The PHI 2.
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation: Inhalation of material from a sealed PHI 2.7 Battery is not an expected route of exposure. Vapors or mists from a ruptured PHI 2.7 Battery may cause respiratory irritation. Ingestion: Swallowing of material from a sealed PHI 2.7 Battery is not an expected route of exposure. Swallowing mists from a ruptured PHI 2.7 Battery may cause respiratory irritation, chemical burns of the mouth and gastrointestinal tract irritation. Skin: Contact between the PHI 2.
Appendix B – PHI 2.7 Battery Safety & Green Attributes, Certifications This Appendix section covers the PHI 2.7 Battery safety attributes and certifications, such as the lack of thermal runaway and off-gassing, UN DOT certification and UL compliance. It also covers the PHI 2.7 Battery’s green attributes – from products to materials to disposal, as well as relevant environmental and ecological considerations. B.1 – Safety Attributes and Certifications B.1.
B.2 – Green Attributes, Environmental & Ecological Considerations B.2.1 – Materials The primary materials (lithium, iron, phosphate) that make up PHI 2.7 Batteries are environmentally benign and pose very few polluting or environmentally degrading by-products in the harvesting and refinement processes. This is especially true when compared to those of lead acid, NiCad, and NiMH batteries. B.2.2 – By Products There are no toxic by-products associated with the assembly or use of PHI 2.
