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6.3.5 Battery Charge and Discharge Settings
The charge and discharge settings in an Open-loop configuration are set up
manually through the controller for the Power Conversion device at the time
of installation using the specifications provided in this manual. An Open-
loop system using lithium batteries is also known as a drop-in lead-acid
replacement system. This compares to a Closed-loop configuration where
the BMS controls charge and discharge settings over a connection with the
Power Conversion device.
Closed-loop communication with a Power Conversion device requires using
a LYNK II or LYNK LITE Gateway Communication device available from
Discover Battery. For details, please refer to the relevant LYNK Gateway
Communication User Manual available at
www.discoverbattery.com
, or
contact your Discover Battery provider for assistance.
Refer to the appropriate Application Note available at
www.discoverbattery.
com
for closed-loop parameter setup and integration with specific brands
of solar inverter-chargers, solar charger controllers, mobile inverter-chargers
and industrial chargers.
6.4 LYNK Network Communication
CAN communication is used over the LYNK Network by multiple batteries
to coordinate their performance and communicate with accessories such as
LYNK II and LYNK LITE Communication Gateways.
NOTICE
The battery has an intelligent CAN termination. Terminating resistors are not required
when deploying the battery in a LYNK Network.
6.4.1 LYNK Network Power
The battery provides the LYNK Network with power via the LYNK Port.
Discover accessory documentation will specify how many batteries are
required to provide sufficient power for the LYNK Network and compatible
accessories. Some accessories may require more than one DLP battery to
provide sufficient power.
NOTICE
Do not use an external power source to power devices over the LYNK Network.
6.4.2 LYNK Network Size
One LYNK Network is limited to 20 DLP batteries. The Network is limited
to up to 30 devices including batteries, displays, chargers and LYNK
Communication Gateway devices.
6.4.3 LYNK Network Cables
IP 65 rated LYNK Network cables compatible with the DLP battery PIN
configuration are available from Discover in various lengths.
