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E-Series Battery User Manual

April, 2020 Version 1.0

Copyright © 2020 ePropulsion. All Rights Reserved

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Page 1: ...E Series Battery User Manual April 2020 Version 1 0 Copyright 2020 ePropulsion All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 3: ...f our products ePropulsion reserves the rights of constantly adjusting the contents described in the manual ePropulsion also reserves the intellectual property rights and industrial property rights including copyrights patents logos and designs etc This manual is subject to update without prior notice Please visit our website www epropulsion com for the latest version If you find any discrepancy b...

Page 4: ...t Identification Below figure indicates the position of the product label on which the serial number is located Please record the serial number for access to maintenance or other after sale services Figure 0 1 ...

Page 5: ...2 Using the Battery 10 2 2 1 Connecting the Battery to the Machine 10 2 2 2 Turning on off the Battery 12 2 2 3 Charging the Battery 13 2 3 Using Multiple Batteries 15 2 3 1 Connecting Batteries in Parallel 15 2 3 2 Connecting Parallel Batteries to the Machine 17 2 3 3 Turning on off the Batteries in Parallel 18 2 3 4 Charging the Batteries in Parallel 19 2 4 LED Indicator 20 2 5 Buzzer 21 3 Troub...

Page 6: ...4 6 1 Warranty Policies 26 6 2 Out of Warranty 27 6 3 Warranty Claim Procedures 27 ...

Page 7: ...ulsion original package for the battery storage Other accessories mentioned in this user manual need to be purchased by users from ePropulsion authorized dealers Unpack the package and check if there is any damage caused during transport Check all the items inside the package against the below list If there is any transport damage or lack of any listed item please contact your dealer immediately I...

Page 8: ...e charger or CAN IN port Figure 1 2 Battery positive terminal Battery level indicator Valve Buzzer Alarm indicator Running indicator Power Button CAN IN port CAN OUT port Motor communication port Battery negative terminal Handle Detachable Protective foam Protective foam E40 390 E80 440 E175 565 Unit mm 25 E40 207 E80 212 E175 277 E40 190 E80 195 E175 260 E40 420 E80 555 E175 500 ...

Page 9: ...imum charging current 20A E40 40A E80 80A E175 Maximum continuous discharging current 40A E40 80A E80 150A E175 Parallel connection Max 16 E Series Batteries Series connection Not support Storage temperature 20 60 C Charging temperature 0 55 C Discharging temperature 10 55 C Dimensions w handle 420 390 207mm E40 555 440 212mm E80 500 565 277mm E175 Weight 29kg E40 49kg E80 87kg E175 Ingress protec...

Page 10: ...n 3 Troubleshooting It is not recommended to stack batteries Used batteries should be disposed of according to local laws and regulations 1 5 Important Instructions When the battery is not in use make sure that the battery s connectors are covered well with the waterproof caps Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or sparks Do not immerse or splash the battery in water Ensure the battery ...

Page 11: ...battery case If the case is damaged do not use charge or discharge the battery Please contact ePropulsion authorized distributor 1 6 Declaration of Conformity Object of the Declaration Product Lithium ion Battery Pack Model E40 E80 E175 Company Name Guangdong ePropulsion Technology Limited Address Room 201 Bldg 17A 4th XinZhu Road SongShan Lake District Dongguan City Guangdong Province China The o...

Page 12: ...he positive and negative terminals Never mix up the positive terminals with negative terminals Avoid battery short circuit during connection If it is connected to ePropulsion outboard motor and the power cable or communication cable is abnormally connected the outboard motor will stop Before connecting the battery to the machine outboard etc make sure that the battery power button is turned off an...

Page 13: ...nected with the motor communication port on the battery or the communication port of the outboard motor Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR Y type communication cable Remote Control Tiller Handle Side Mount Control CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR ...

Page 14: ...self check If no warning it means the battery turned on successfully 2 For turning off the battery please press and hold the power button on the battery for 3 seconds then the battery will turn off automatically b Using E battery remote switch The remote switch can only be connected to the CAN IN port Do not connect to the CAN OUT port When using the remote switch there is no need to operate the p...

Page 15: ...following notices before charging Only use the ePropulsion charger specially designed for E Series Batteries to charge the battery Do not use a third party charger to charge the battery The charger s communication cable needs to be connected to the battery s CAN OUT port Please make sure that the AC power is turned off before charging Never mix up the positive terminals with negative terminals Onl...

Page 16: ...cable from the charger to the battery CAN OUT port Make sure that the connection is correct 2 After confirming that the battery is turned off connect the charger to AC power and then press the power button on the battery remote switch to turn on the battery If the system has no alarms indicating that the battery is successfully charging 3 After the charging is completed long press the power button...

Page 17: ...ons of batteries in parallel Do not connect new and old batteries in parallel Before connecting make sure the power button is off Never mix up the positive terminals with negative terminals Connecting two or more batteries in parallel can will expand their capacity E Series Batteries support up to 16 batteries of the same type in parallel Use battery bridging cables and E battery communication cab...

Page 18: ...T MOTOR CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR Remote Switch 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Battery Communication Terminator Battery Bridging Cable Battery Bridging Cable Battery Bridging Cable Battery Bridging Cable E battery communication cable E Battery Communication Cable ...

Page 19: ...ed with 1 battery When connected in parallel the CAN IN port must be connected to a remote switch or a communication terminator Refer to Section 2 2 1 to connect the 1 battery to the machine The figure below is the connection between the parallel batteries and ePropulsion outboard motor Figure 2 6 CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR Remote Switch 1 Battery 2 Battery Communication Terminator ...

Page 20: ...ds The batteries will start and self check If there are no warnings it means the batteries are really for use 2 To turn off the batteries please press and hold the power button on the 1 battery or the remote switch for 3 seconds you can see the indicators on the remote and batteries are off The maximum continuous discharging current of the battery is 40A E40 80A E80 150A E175 Only the machine with...

Page 21: ...harging parallel batteries the charging time will be longer than charging one battery You can choose a charger with greater output power to charge the parallel batteries to shorten the charging time When charging the parallel batteries the operation is the same as charging the battery Please refer to 2 2 3 charging the battery Figure 2 7 CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR Remote Switch 1 Ba...

Page 22: ... 0 25 battery level 26 50 battery level 51 75 battery level 76 99 battery level 100 battery level Overvoltage protection Over temperature protection Discharging 76 100 battery level 51 75 battery level 26 50 battery level 1 25 battery level 0 battery level Undervoltage protection Overcurrent protection Over temperature protection Others Notes refers to steady light refers to flashing light with fl...

Page 23: ... The battery has primary warnings please refer to Section 2 4 and Section 3 for troubleshooting Keep beeping The battery has a serious warning or the battery has some kind of error shutdown output unable to charge or discharge Beep once for 5 seconds Battery level drops below 30 Beep once for 8 seconds Battery level drops below 20 ...

Page 24: ...Disconnect the machine 2 Restart the battery and check If the fault persists please contact an authorized ePropulsion dealer If the fault does not presist check the external circuitry for short circuit or whether to connect with the high current load No response by pressing power button 1 Read the user manual and confirm whether the operation is correct 2 If the fault persists please contact an au...

Page 25: ...n measures before transport Do not expose the battery to the sun or rain during transport Check applicable local national or international laws and regulations before transport The below figure displays how to pack the battery with ePropulsion original packing material For long distance transport it s recommended to apply ePropulsion original package to pack the outboard before delivery Figure 4 1...

Page 26: ...e clean Before storage make sure the battery level is around 45 50 and stored at an ambient temperature of 15 C 25 C relative humidity not more than 75 clean dry and ventilated place to avoid contact with corrosive contact away from fire and heat sources Protect against moisture dust water shock and heat Every 6 months of storage the battery should be recharged with an appropriate ePropulsion char...

Page 27: ...an and useful cycles Apply contact spay after use to keep the battery contacts in good condition If a fault occurs deal with the problem in a timely manner to avoid any further damage If necessary consult the ePropulsion authorized dealer for repair or parts replacement During storage strictly follow the instructions in Section 4 2 Storage Pay special attention to the residual charge and check the...

Page 28: ...month period overlaps with the original warranty period the warranty against these replaced or repaired parts still expires two years after the date of purchase 2 If the three month period exceeds the original warranty period the repaired or replaced parts continue applying to warranty during the extended period In order to validate the warranty users are required to fill in the Warranty Card in t...

Page 29: ...ful abuse physical damage overcharging or unauthorized repair Dropping improper care or storage You should be noted that minor faults like normal wear and tear that pose no influence on the intended function of the product are also not covered by the warranty Consumables are out of warranty scope 6 3 Warranty Claim Procedures If you find your product defective you can make a claim to your dealer f...

Page 30: ...ocess is at your charge 5 After careful examination and confirmation by ePropulsion authorized dealer the defective or faulty components will be repaired or replaced with brand new ones against the actual condition 6 In case your warranty claim is rejected an estimated repair charge with round trip delivery cost will be sent for confirmation ePropulsion authorized service point will conduct mainte...

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Page 32: ... If you have any concerns or find any problems while reading please don t hesitate to contact us We are delighted to offer service for you Guangdong ePropulsion Technology Limited Website www epropulsion com Email service epropulsion com ...

Page 33: ...E Series Battery User Manual April 2020 Version 1 0 Copyright 2020 ePropulsion All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 35: ...f our products ePropulsion reserves the rights of constantly adjusting the contents described in the manual ePropulsion also reserves the intellectual property rights and industrial property rights including copyrights patents logos and designs etc This manual is subject to update without prior notice Please visit our website www epropulsion com for the latest version If you find any discrepancy b...

Page 36: ...t Identification Below figure indicates the position of the product label on which the serial number is located Please record the serial number for access to maintenance or other after sale services Figure 0 1 ...

Page 37: ...2 Using the Battery 10 2 2 1 Connecting the Battery to the Machine 10 2 2 2 Turning on off the Battery 12 2 2 3 Charging the Battery 13 2 3 Using Multiple Batteries 15 2 3 1 Connecting Batteries in Parallel 15 2 3 2 Connecting Parallel Batteries to the Machine 17 2 3 3 Turning on off the Batteries in Parallel 18 2 3 4 Charging the Batteries in Parallel 19 2 4 LED Indicator 20 2 5 Buzzer 21 3 Troub...

Page 38: ...4 6 1 Warranty Policies 26 6 2 Out of Warranty 27 6 3 Warranty Claim Procedures 27 ...

Page 39: ...ulsion original package for the battery storage Other accessories mentioned in this user manual need to be purchased by users from ePropulsion authorized dealers Unpack the package and check if there is any damage caused during transport Check all the items inside the package against the below list If there is any transport damage or lack of any listed item please contact your dealer immediately I...

Page 40: ...e charger or CAN IN port Figure 1 2 Battery positive terminal Battery level indicator Valve Buzzer Alarm indicator Running indicator Power Button CAN IN port CAN OUT port Motor communication port Battery negative terminal Handle Detachable Protective foam Protective foam E40 390 E80 440 E175 565 Unit mm 25 E40 207 E80 212 E175 277 E40 190 E80 195 E175 260 E40 420 E80 555 E175 500 ...

Page 41: ...imum charging current 20A E40 40A E80 80A E175 Maximum continuous discharging current 40A E40 80A E80 150A E175 Parallel connection Max 16 E Series Batteries Series connection Not support Storage temperature 20 60 C Charging temperature 0 55 C Discharging temperature 10 55 C Dimensions w handle 420 390 207mm E40 555 440 212mm E80 500 565 277mm E175 Weight 29kg E40 49kg E80 87kg E175 Ingress protec...

Page 42: ...n 3 Troubleshooting It is not recommended to stack batteries Used batteries should be disposed of according to local laws and regulations 1 5 Important Instructions When the battery is not in use make sure that the battery s connectors are covered well with the waterproof caps Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or sparks Do not immerse or splash the battery in water Ensure the battery ...

Page 43: ...battery case If the case is damaged do not use charge or discharge the battery Please contact ePropulsion authorized distributor 1 6 Declaration of Conformity Object of the Declaration Product Lithium ion Battery Pack Model E40 E80 E175 Company Name Guangdong ePropulsion Technology Limited Address Room 201 Bldg 17A 4th XinZhu Road SongShan Lake District Dongguan City Guangdong Province China The o...

Page 44: ...he positive and negative terminals Never mix up the positive terminals with negative terminals Avoid battery short circuit during connection If it is connected to ePropulsion outboard motor and the power cable or communication cable is abnormally connected the outboard motor will stop Before connecting the battery to the machine outboard etc make sure that the battery power button is turned off an...

Page 45: ...nected with the motor communication port on the battery or the communication port of the outboard motor Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR Y type communication cable Remote Control Tiller Handle Side Mount Control CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR ...

Page 46: ...self check If no warning it means the battery turned on successfully 2 For turning off the battery please press and hold the power button on the battery for 3 seconds then the battery will turn off automatically b Using E battery remote switch The remote switch can only be connected to the CAN IN port Do not connect to the CAN OUT port When using the remote switch there is no need to operate the p...

Page 47: ...following notices before charging Only use the ePropulsion charger specially designed for E Series Batteries to charge the battery Do not use a third party charger to charge the battery The charger s communication cable needs to be connected to the battery s CAN OUT port Please make sure that the AC power is turned off before charging Never mix up the positive terminals with negative terminals Onl...

Page 48: ...cable from the charger to the battery CAN OUT port Make sure that the connection is correct 2 After confirming that the battery is turned off connect the charger to AC power and then press the power button on the battery remote switch to turn on the battery If the system has no alarms indicating that the battery is successfully charging 3 After the charging is completed long press the power button...

Page 49: ...ons of batteries in parallel Do not connect new and old batteries in parallel Before connecting make sure the power button is off Never mix up the positive terminals with negative terminals Connecting two or more batteries in parallel can will expand their capacity E Series Batteries support up to 16 batteries of the same type in parallel Use battery bridging cables and E battery communication cab...

Page 50: ...T MOTOR CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR Remote Switch 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Battery Communication Terminator Battery Bridging Cable Battery Bridging Cable Battery Bridging Cable Battery Bridging Cable E battery communication cable E Battery Communication Cable ...

Page 51: ...ed with 1 battery When connected in parallel the CAN IN port must be connected to a remote switch or a communication terminator Refer to Section 2 2 1 to connect the 1 battery to the machine The figure below is the connection between the parallel batteries and ePropulsion outboard motor Figure 2 6 CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR Remote Switch 1 Battery 2 Battery Communication Terminator ...

Page 52: ...ds The batteries will start and self check If there are no warnings it means the batteries are really for use 2 To turn off the batteries please press and hold the power button on the 1 battery or the remote switch for 3 seconds you can see the indicators on the remote and batteries are off The maximum continuous discharging current of the battery is 40A E40 80A E80 150A E175 Only the machine with...

Page 53: ...harging parallel batteries the charging time will be longer than charging one battery You can choose a charger with greater output power to charge the parallel batteries to shorten the charging time When charging the parallel batteries the operation is the same as charging the battery Please refer to 2 2 3 charging the battery Figure 2 7 CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR CAN IN CAN OUT MOTOR Remote Switch 1 Ba...

Page 54: ... 0 25 battery level 26 50 battery level 51 75 battery level 76 99 battery level 100 battery level Overvoltage protection Over temperature protection Discharging 76 100 battery level 51 75 battery level 26 50 battery level 1 25 battery level 0 battery level Undervoltage protection Overcurrent protection Over temperature protection Others Notes refers to steady light refers to flashing light with fl...

Page 55: ... The battery has primary warnings please refer to Section 2 4 and Section 3 for troubleshooting Keep beeping The battery has a serious warning or the battery has some kind of error shutdown output unable to charge or discharge Beep once for 5 seconds Battery level drops below 30 Beep once for 8 seconds Battery level drops below 20 ...

Page 56: ...Disconnect the machine 2 Restart the battery and check If the fault persists please contact an authorized ePropulsion dealer If the fault does not persist check the external circuitry for short circuit or whether to connect with the high current load No response by pressing power button 1 Read the user manual and confirm whether the operation is correct 2 If the fault persists please contact an au...

Page 57: ...n measures before transport Do not expose the battery to the sun or rain during transport Check applicable local national or international laws and regulations before transport The below figure displays how to pack the battery with ePropulsion original packing material For long distance transport it s recommended to apply ePropulsion original package to pack the outboard before delivery Figure 4 1...

Page 58: ...e clean Before storage make sure the battery level is around 45 50 and stored at an ambient temperature of 15 C 25 C relative humidity not more than 75 clean dry and ventilated place to avoid contact with corrosive contact away from fire and heat sources Protect against moisture dust water shock and heat Every 6 months of storage the battery should be recharged with an appropriate ePropulsion char...

Page 59: ...an and useful cycles Apply contact spay after use to keep the battery contacts in good condition If a fault occurs deal with the problem in a timely manner to avoid any further damage If necessary consult the ePropulsion authorized dealer for repair or parts replacement During storage strictly follow the instructions in Section 4 2 Storage Pay special attention to the residual charge and check the...

Page 60: ...month period overlaps with the original warranty period the warranty against these replaced or repaired parts still expires two years after the date of purchase 2 If the three month period exceeds the original warranty period the repaired or replaced parts continue applying to warranty during the extended period In order to validate the warranty users are required to fill in the Warranty Card in t...

Page 61: ...ful abuse physical damage overcharging or unauthorized repair Dropping improper care or storage You should be noted that minor faults like normal wear and tear that pose no influence on the intended function of the product are also not covered by the warranty Consumables are out of warranty scope 6 3 Warranty Claim Procedures If you find your product defective you can make a claim to your dealer f...

Page 62: ...ocess is at your charge 5 After careful examination and confirmation by ePropulsion authorized dealer the defective or faulty components will be repaired or replaced with brand new ones against the actual condition 6 In case your warranty claim is rejected an estimated repair charge with round trip delivery cost will be sent for confirmation ePropulsion authorized service point will conduct mainte...

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Page 64: ... If you have any concerns or find any problems while reading please don t hesitate to contact us We are delighted to offer service for you Guangdong ePropulsion Technology Limited Website www epropulsion com Email service epropulsion com ...

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