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SOC / SOH button

(State of Charge / State of Health)

LED’s

RJ45 Jacks

ON/OFF 

button

February 2015

Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh

Installation and operating instructions

1. Safety

Make sure to study and follow all 
instructions. Misusing the Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh

 

may cause it to overheat 

or ignite.

Do not short-circuit the power 
terminals.

Do not reverse connect the 
power cables.

Do not disassemble the unit. 

Do not subject the unit to excessive 
vibrations or drop the unit.

Do not immerse the unit.

Do not expose the unit to fire or 
temperature higher than 100°C 
(+212°F). It may cause the 
cell safety vent to open which 
renders the unit inoperable.

Use only in Telecom power 
systems with a maximum rated 
output of 60 V.

Refer to the Battery Information 
Sheet (included) for emergency 
response procedures.

2. Important recommendations

If smoke is emitted from a unit, stay 
clear of the smoke and evacuate 
the area until the smoke clears.
Refer to the Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh 

Technical Manual for functional 
details.
See Figure 1 for operator interface 
features.

3. Unpacking and inspection

When shipped, the Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh 

is packaged in accordance with 
UN3480 Class 9 Group 2.  
Unpack and make sure all items 
were received. Table 1 summarizes 
the standard kit.
If items were not received or if 
anything is damaged contact your 
local Saft representative.
If a long storage is planned (more 
than 6 months), check and note the 
SOC (State of Charge) according to 

In these conditions, the Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh can be stored for up to 1 
year from the manufacturing date. 
Make sure the unit is switched 
OFF during storage. When OFF, 
the unit is in sleep mode. In sleep 
mode, no voltage is present on the 
terminals and the internal electronic 
consumption is very low.

NOTE:

 The Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh unit will 

periodically and automatically wake-up 
to record its state and to initiate cell 
balancing if necessary. 

IMPORTANT:

 If the unit is left ON, 

it may over discharge in less than 3 
weeks and render the unit inoperable. 
It is mandatory to check the SOC, 
every 6 months, while in a long storage 
period. See Figure 3 and Table 2.
If the Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh is stored at a 

low SOC for too long, it may eventually 
over discharge and render the unit 
inoperable. 

To conduct a maintenance charge:

• Connect according to Section 6
• Make sure the set-point voltage on 

the rectifier is 56.0 V +/- 0.5%

• Charge for a total time according 

to the available charge current 
(see Table 3)

Figure 1 - Evolion

® 

main front access

Figure 3 - Checking SOC (State of Charge)

•  For SOC, push and hold for 3 s or less 

and observe the LED’s.

Figure 2 - Accessing the unit

4. Storage

Store the battery in its original 
packaging and in typical warehouse 
conditions. The temperature should be 
between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Table 1 - Standard items in Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh kit (771473-XX)

Figure 3 and Table 2. A hole in the 
packaging allows you to access the 
unit without removing it from the 
box. Refer to Figure 2.
This will help to plan the next 
refreshing charge.
Keep Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh in its original 

packaging for continued storage or 
for transportation.

Part No

Qty

781626

Evolion

® 

1

771285

Fuse, spare

1

780680

Power cable for positive 

terminal (1 meter length)

1

772517 

(Note 1)

Power cable for negative 

terminal (1 meter length)

1

772518 

(Note 1)

Communication cable  

(1 meter length)

1

773455

RJ45 resistor cap

1

Table 2 - SOC (State of Charge) LED legend

Amps 

per unit

Charging 

time

Amps  

per unit

Charging 

time

3

6h 50 min

12

1h 42 min

4

5h 7 min

15

1h 22 min

5

4h 5 min

18

1h 8 min

6

3h 25 min

20

1h 1 min

8

2h 33 min

25

0h 49 min

10

2h 2 min

CL mode

5h 7 min

Table 3 - Maintenance charge time

-XX: refers to the parameter file variant
Note 1: The cable Part N° varies according to heat 

shrink color and cable color

*Note 1: CL = current limit mode, use a charge 

current less than IMR to avoid CL mode charge. 

See Evolion

® 

2.1 kWh Technical Manual for more 

details.

SOC LED  

(LED steady for 5 s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum SOC

≥75%

≥50%

≥25%

<10% 

Maximum storage time  

(at less than 30ºC)

19.5 

months

12.5 

months

6.5  

months

schedule 

maintenance 

charge 

immediately

Summary of Contents for Evolion 2.1 kWh

Page 1: ...arge in less than 3 weeks and render the unit inoperable It is mandatory to check the SOC every 6 months while in a long storage period See Figure 3 and Table 2 If the Evolion 2 1 kWh is stored at a low SOC for too long it may eventually over discharge and render the unit inoperable To conduct a maintenance charge Connect according to Section 6 Make sure the set point voltage on the rectifier is 5...

Page 2: ...hat have more than 2 V difference between the modules Equalizing the voltage by charging or discharging modules separately may be necessary To check the open circuit voltage when disconnected press the ON OFF button for at least 2 seconds and measure the voltage at the terminals Make sure to turn the unit OFF by pressing the ON OFF button for at least 4 seconds The Evolion 2 1 kWh limits its own c...

Page 3: ...e Evolion 2 1 kWh when it is connected the power bus This may cause a fuse fault When the Evolion 2 1 kWh is ON the LED s are active indicating its operational status see Table 6 The Evolion 2 1 kWh will accept charge current only when the temperature is above 30 C and below 75 C 22 F and 167 F Discharging The Evolion 2 1 kWh will discharge above 30 C and below 75 C 22 F and 167 F The maximum allo...

Page 4: ...o maintenance but checking its state and taking necessary action during periodic site routines is recommended The SOC can be checked while in operation Refer to Figure 3 and Table 2 Check if the heat sink area is obstructed or accumulated with dirt and debris As necessary un obstruct or clean using a non metallic brush or a dry or damp cloth Do not use any cleaning solvents or soaps Do not immerse...

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