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AZBAT48100B Product Manual
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Revision 1.00
February 2021
Azoteq
PowerSense
®
Series
Precautions
Storage
1. If the battery is stored for more than 3 months, it should be stored under environmentally
controlled conditions:
a. Ambient temperature: 25 ±3°C
b. Humidity: 25-85% RH
c. Air pressure: 86kPa-106kPa
2. Do not store the battery in direct sunlight.
3. The battery should be charged and discharged every 6 months.
4. Battery storage SOC should be ~50%
Safety
Before use
1. Inspect the battery to ensure that it is not damaged. If damaged, please inform the supplier.
2. Ensure that the installation is done by a qualified installer.
3. The installation needs to be done in compliance with the specified regulatory standards as
required by governmental and local authorities.
4. Make sure the breaker of the battery is in the OFF position.
5. Ensure that the inverter is not powered from AC mains while connecting the battery.
6. It is advised to use suitable protection between the battery and the inverter.
7. Make sure the polarity (positive and negative) connections between the batteries (parallel
use) and between the master/main battery and the inverter is correct.
8. The batteries
cannot be used in series
as the BMS is designed for a 48V battery system.
9. The battery/batteries need to be connected to earth and the earth resistance needs to be
less than 1
Ω.
10. Verify that the inverter parameters match that of the battery.
11. The battery should be kept away from heat, fire and water.
12. Double check all connections before switching the breaker switch to the ON position.
During use
1. In the event of altering or moving the installation, make sure that the breaker switch is in the
OFF position. It is also recommended to switch the BMS OFF by press and holding the
RESET switch down for a few seconds.
2. Do not use this battery with that of another supplier or a different type of battery.
3. Do not use the batteries with a faulty or incompatible inverter.
