MicroPower LION 9, User Manual

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LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SAFETY
SYSTEM
WARNING
Charging of lithium-ion batteries may only be
performed when a, for battery and battery
charger, approved safety system for battery
monitoring and module balancing is connected
and active.
The complete system is further referred to in this
manual as a BMS system (Battery Monitoring
System).
The BMS system must:
1. Monitor and protect the battery so that no haz-
ardous conditions can occur when charging or
using the battery.
2. Monitor and balance each individual series-
connected module in the battery.
3. Disconnect the battery from the battery
charger and power load, in accordance with
applicable national standards, before a
hazardous situation may arise.
4. Ensure that each individual module is bal-
anced with considering voltage and charge
level.
5. Operate automatic without the need for
manual monitoring.
The battery chargers covered by this manual do
not have their own integrated BMS system.
All use of battery chargers covered by this man-
ual requires that an external BMS system is con-
nected and active during all charging and use of
the battery.
The BMS system must be automatic and
approved for battery and battery charger.
Ensure that the battery's limitations according to
its data sheets are not exceeded during charging
or use. Note that the restrictions apply to each
module in the battery.
Charging lithium-ion batteries must not be per-
formed if the modules have a temperature lower
than 0 °C.
The lithium-ion modules to be charged should
have a uniform temperature.
Battery modules must not be hermetically
enclosed in external housings without proper
ventilation being ensured.
WARNING
When installing or performing work on battery,
charger and battery terminals - do not risk short
circuits. A short circuit may cause personal injury
and permanently damage the battery. For all work
on battery chargers, batteries and BMS, suitable
insulated tools must be used.
Do not disconnect the battery when the charging
process is in progress. Sparks may occur and
cause hydrogen explosion when charging lead-
acid batteries. Arc flash may occur and damage
the connector pins. Always stop the charging
process before the battery is disconnected.
Do not keep inflammable material close to battery
charger.
Before connection, check the marking on the
battery and the battery charger.
Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries, dam-
aged batteries or battery types not intended for
the charger.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING, risk of electric shock .
High voltage inside. The battery
charger contains voltage at a level
that can cause personal injury.
WARNING, risk of electric shock .
High output voltage. Do not touch
uninsulated battery terminals, con-
nectors or other live electrical parts.
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