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Specifications 

 

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900-00264-01-001 Rev A 

Table 3    12V Ampere Hour Capacity to 1.75 Volts Per Cell at 77°F (25°C) 

Discharge 

in 

Hours:  1  2  3 4 5 8 10 20 

100 

Northstar NSB40FT BLUE+

®

 

29.5 32.4 33.9 34.8 35.6 37.1 37.8 40.4 40.4 

Northstar NSB100FT BLUE+

®

 

75.6 86  91 94.1 

96.3  100  101.5 105.3 105.3 

Northstar NSB170FT BLUE+

®

 

117.4 136.9 147.3 154.1  159  168.2 172.1 182.3 182.3 

Northstar NSB190FT BLUE+

®

 

134.9 152.2 160.7 166.2 170.4 179.5 184.2 202.4 202.4 

Northstar NSB210FT BLUE+

®

 

148.1 168.9 178.6 184.6 188.9 179.5 201.6 216.5 216.5 

 

 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for OutBack POWER NorthStar NSB BLUE+ Series

Page 1: ...NorthStar NSB BLUE Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE...

Page 3: ...tar NSB BLUE Batteries 7 Capacity 7 State of Charge 8 System Layout 8 Battery Configurations 9 DC Wiring 11 Commissioning 13 OCV Recharge Time 13 Charging 15 Bulk Stage 15 Absorption Stage 15 Float St...

Page 4: ...the batteries Always use insulated tools Avoid dropping tools onto batteries or other electrical parts Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes We...

Page 5: ...is a front terminal 12Vdc battery combining advanced Thin Plate Pure Lead VRLA AGM technology with high grade carbon added to the negative active material NAM This carbon additive extends the battery...

Page 6: ...CAUTION Fire Hazard Install properly sized battery cabling and interconnect cables The cable ampacity must meet the needs of the system including temperature deratings and any other code concerns Sto...

Page 7: ...red at 77 F 25 C If stored in higher temperatures the charge should be more often Capacity Battery capacity is given in ampere hours or amp hours Ah This is a current draw which is multiplied by the d...

Page 8: ...to avoid ever discharging below 50 Lower DoD levels can shorten the cycle life If operated in a range with consistent charge and discharge to no more than 50 DoD the NorthStar NSB BLUE will typically...

Page 9: ...his will cause severe stress and shorten the life of all batteries All batteries in a string should be replaced at the same time Batteries are placed in parallel positive to positive negative to negat...

Page 10: ...tage of 24 Vdc twice the nominal voltage They also have double the amp hour capacity of a single battery Two parallel strings of four batteries in series have a nominal voltage of 48 Vdc at double the...

Page 11: ...OTE Install the cable lugs or interconnects and all other hardware in the order illustrated The lug or interconnect should be the first item installed It should make solid contact with the mounting su...

Page 12: ...e string is present designate the first string as A the second as B and so on This should be done regardless of whether the strings are on the same shelf or higher shelves Number the batteries in subs...

Page 13: ...mance and will reduce the time period required for the cells to achieve proper voltage balance between the individual units To apply a freshening charge Confirm the freshening equalization voltage fro...

Page 14: ...Installation and Operation 14 900 00264 01 001 Rev A NOTES...

Page 15: ...discharge capacity for the NSB190FT 184 2 Ah 1 75 VpC 25 C o I10 the 10 hour discharge rate 184 2 Ah 10 hours 18 4 Adc o 2 x I10 2 x 18 4 Adc 36 8 Adc Absorption Stage Absorption is a constant voltag...

Page 16: ...d be given to batteries that have been in storage The freshening charge must be appropriate to the battery model All charging should be temperature compensated see page 17 With a multi stage charger t...

Page 17: ...every degree above room temperature This factor is multiplied if additional batteries are in series Failure to compensate for significant temperature changes will result in undercharging or overcharg...

Page 18: ...h temperatures Thermal runaway can result from high ambient temperatures charging at higher voltages over extended time incorrect temperature compensation or shorted cells When the buildup of internal...

Page 19: ...ords Date Date Date Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Battery 4 Battery 5 Battery 6 Battery 7 Battery 8 Battery 9 Battery 10 Battery 11 Battery 12 Battery 13 Battery 14 Battery 15 Battery 16 Battery 17 Ba...

Page 20: ...e Date Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Battery 4 Battery 5 Battery 6 Battery 7 Battery 8 Battery 9 Battery 10 Battery 11 Battery 12 Battery 13 Battery 14 Battery 15 Battery 16 Battery 17 Battery 18 Batt...

Page 21: ...l abuse Replace battery as necessary Heat damage or melted grease at terminals Loose or dirty cable connections Check and clean all connections Physical damage on terminals may require the battery to...

Page 22: ...ence of corrosion at cell terminals connectors or racks o Ambient temperature and condition of ventilation equipment o Current and voltage during charge cycle Measure individual battery voltages at th...

Page 23: ...ing Date The battery serial numbers are located in two places on the battery case The first location is on the front of the battery The manufacturing date is also located on this label below the seria...

Page 24: ...Maintenance 24 900 00264 01 001 Rev A NOTES...

Page 25: ...Current per Battery 2 x I10 hour rate Max Operating Temperature w Temperature Compensation 40 to 65 C Temp Comp Factor charging 2 mV per degree C per cell Self Discharge Time 24 months at 25 C 77 F b...

Page 26: ...r NSB40FT BLUE 29 5 32 4 33 9 34 8 35 6 37 1 37 8 40 4 40 4 Northstar NSB100FT BLUE 75 6 86 91 94 1 96 3 100 101 5 105 3 105 3 Northstar NSB170FT BLUE 117 4 136 9 147 3 154 1 159 168 2 172 1 182 3 182...

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Page 28: ...Masters of the Off Grid First Choice for the New Grid 17825 59th Avenue N E Suite B Arlington WA 98223 USA...

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