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Adding an additional parallel row of KiloVault® batteries will increase the current capacity of
the bank. Note that in the case that one battery shuts down or if the bank is not voltage
balanced it is possible that despite having multiple parallel rows, a row shuts down and the
current capacity is reduced to that of the remaining rows. This example is another good
reason to make sure your batteries and the rows are all at exactly the same voltage.
2.
The battery Voltages do not remain equal over time. What’s going on?
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Possible Cause 1:
Battery cables are not of equal length or damaged.
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Solution:
Ensure all interconnects are of equal length, gauge, and are in good condition.
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Possible Cause 2:
Cable terminal hardware is not tightened properly.
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Solution:
Ensure all terminal hardware is properly tightened. Check the resistance using the Ohms
setting on a standard voltmeter. Measure and record the resistance between the cable lugs on
each of your battery cables to ensure proper contact between the wires and the terminal lugs.
3.
The battery has reversed polarity – what is happening?
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Possible Cause 1:
Battery voltage dropped below operating range and BMS protection has initiated
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Solutions
Verify voltmeter probe orientation.
Wait for battery to reset itself or introduce a charge to manually reset.
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Possible Cause 2
Faulty BMS
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Solution
Contact KiloVault® Support at KiloVault.com/support
4.
I have a small DC device/inverter connected to a battery and it seems the battery is
turning off and on. Is something wrong?
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Possible Cause 1:
The KiloVault® batteries have an automatic standby mode where they will shut themselves
down if they do not see a load of more than 200-250mA. That is about 3 Watts per series
battery (i.e. 3 watts for a single 12V battery, 6 watts for 24V series, and 12 watts for 48V). In
the standby mode the battery turns back on about every 15-20 seconds to search and see if