1.1.1 - Battery Management System
Every KiloVault® battery contains a BMS that helps protect it from over voltage
charging/discharging, over current charging/discharging, and extreme temperatures
while charging and discharging. While this system is robust, batteries must be installed
using appropriate inverter charge controller settings, devices to protect them from
open photovoltaic (PV)/solar panel voltage, and other high voltage charging sources.
Failure to adhere to proper installation requirements will void the warranty and may
damage the system.
1.1.2 - HLX iT, the Bluetooth Monitoring Application
The KiloVault® smartphone Bluetooth app enables you to view general information
about the selected individual battery. It can help troubleshoot when attempting to
detect the cause of the battery bank going off-line. The app is available for free
download for both Android and iPhone phones. Each battery is identified by a unique
name assigned at the factory.
1.1.3 - CHLX Only
CHLX Series lithium batteries include all the advantages of the HLX Series with the added
benefit of cold weather operation. Internal heating technology allows the battery to
continue charging, even when the ambient temperature is well below zero.
The 1200 CHLX heater is 64 W. The CHLX 1800 heater is 96 W, and the CHLX 3600
heater is 192 W. The heater is powered by charging current, not by the battery. The
battery does not self-discharge to warm itself.
In all of the batteries the heater starts at an internal temperature of 0°C (32°F).
Below an external temperature of -30°C (-22°F), the heat dissipation is too great to
bring the battery up to temp.
When the batteries are on an AC charger, it takes about 2 hours to warm the battery
from an internal temperature of -30°C (-22°F) to 10°C (50°F). It will take about 1.5 hours
to warm the battery from an internal temperature of -20°C (-4°F) to 10°C (50°F).
When the batteries are charging with solar, it might take a longer time, depending
upon the charger output.
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