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Please read all contents of this User’s Guide prior to the installation
of U-Charge
RT energy storage system.
Page 1: ...U CHARGE RT BATTERY MODULE USER S GUIDE Please read all contents of this User s Guide prior to the installation of U Charge RT energy storage system...
Page 2: ...able 2 Contents and tools required 8 5 Installation 8 5 1 Tips 8 5 2 Installation of U Charge RT Battery into a 12 V System 9 5 3 Installation of up to 4 batteries in Series 10 Table 3 Pin out of the...
Page 3: ...guaranteed to be current and accurate Copyright 2005 2008 Valence Technology Inc Revision Date October 2008 12303 Technology Blvd Suite 950 Austin TX 78727 USA Phone 888 VALENCE or 1 512 527 2900 Fax...
Page 4: ...Mallusk Drive Newtownabbey UK Phone 44 0 28 9084 5400 Fax 44 0 28 9083 8912 Email sales valence com Web site www valence com 1 CONTACT INFORMATION Customer Support 8 AM to 5 PM CST 1 888 VALENCE USA...
Page 5: ...kaging International law dictates that the batteries are shipped under UN 3090 Class 9 rules for hazardous goods dangerous materials Burn Hazard Abusive operation of the battery e g overcharge crush p...
Page 6: ...ct your local regulatory authorities for more information Do Not include battery with lead acid battery recycling Your battery should not be thrown in the trash Shock Hazard Labels may be located on o...
Page 7: ...on 1 Breaking the lid and exposing the circuit boards and battery assemblies 2 Puncturing or otherwise physically damaging the battery casing circuit boards battery cells or any other part of the batt...
Page 8: ...packs in a series ensure that they are fully charged or at least all the same state of charge prior to installation This will enable the maximum capacity to be realized from your pack 4 CONTENTS TOOL...
Page 9: ...2900 Fax 1 512 527 2910 Unit 63 Mallusk Enterprise Park Mallusk Drive Newtownabbey UK Phone 44 0 28 9084 5400 Fax 44 0 28 9083 8912 Email sales valence com Web site www valence com connection These b...
Page 10: ...e RT power system into a vehicle device If a U BDI is used connect it to the female communication connector or wire If not leave the communication connector or wires disconnected 5 3 Installation of u...
Page 11: ...e com Web site www valence com Figure 4 Installation of U Charge RT power systems in Series A RS 485 bus is used as the communication method between a U Charge RT power system and its U BMS Each batte...
Page 12: ...2 Charging the Battery For normal charging use a battery charger that has an output of 20A or less until the Voltage reaches Recommended Charge Voltage and then automatically tapers the current down t...
Page 13: ...chnology for the recommended charging profile for your system If a U BDI is attached the 10 bar LEDs will light up according to the system s state of charge Once any cell has reached 3 65V the yellow...
Page 14: ...once the cell voltage increases over 2 7V during charge 7 2 Charge Control When the modules are charged to the point where any single cell block reaches its maximum value 3 9V the battery will prohibi...
Page 15: ...erminals female threaded 1 4 20 1 4 20 M8 x 1 25 M8 x 1 25 Specific energy 73 Wh kg 84 Wh kg 81 Wh kg 85 Wh kg Energy density 66 Wh l 110 Wh l 126 Wh l 140 Wh l Max cont current 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A Ma...
Page 16: ...95 non condensing Water dust resistance IP56 Shock and vibration IEC61960 DIN VG96 924 Certifications FCC Class B CE UL1642 cells Shipping classification UN 3090 Class 9 Table 6 U Charge RT Specificat...
Page 17: ...s a 10 segment State of Charge SOC LED indication bar and battery status indicators The U BDI also monitors and controls battery to battery balance for multiple battery systems Please refer to separat...
Page 18: ...ee NOTICE below The individual cell voltages can be viewed with the RT Monitoring and Diagnostic Kit Valence part number 1004236 NOTICE If the battery was charged at a higher current than 1A and the l...
Page 19: ...to have dents discoloration or appears to be damaged in any way DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY Please contact Valence Technology for assistance with evaluating the product for continued usability 10 2 Vo...
Page 20: ...iodically and recharge if it is at or below 12V Monthly tests are recommended Store in an open well ventilated dry clean area between 40 C and 45 C 40 F and 113 F for maximum life Self discharge is ac...
Page 21: ...who is certified to handle and prepare products that have been designated as Dangerous Goods for shipment 4 Ship under regulations UN3090 Class 9 Dangerous Goods NOTE The U Charge RT power system is...
Page 22: ...local requirements when disposing of lithium ion batteries Commonly available methods include disposal and collection by a licensed waste company or recycling Some states and communities have program...
Page 23: ...year from the date of original retail purchase This warranty applies to the original purchaser the Customer only and is non transferable During the Warranty Period should the Product in Valence s opi...
Page 24: ...rm of one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase or in the event relevant state law requires an implied warranty term exceeding one 1 year for the briefest term allowable under relevant stat...
