User Manual
RacPower® BN52V-100-5.2k BP
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Technical Support:
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BlueNova® 52V RacPower batteries can be connected in parallel to each other to increase overall capacity
ONLY
IF ALL
the requirements below are met:
a.
The nominal voltage of all parallel-connected batteries is the same (52V), and
b.
The installed capacity for all batteries is the same, and
c.
Each battery is operating within its warranty period.
A total of 6 units can be connected in parallel, for total installed capacity of 31.2kWh @C2, 25°C.
2.1
PARALLEL CONNECTION: STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Ensure that all units are grounded by connecting each chassis to GROUND from the rear right panel.
Wire diameter should be equal to or exceed 1mm².
2.
Connect the
POSITIVE
terminals of the first (top) unit to the second unit, then from the second unit to
the third etc. as illustrated above. Wire diameter should be equal to or exceed 8mm².
3.
Connect the
NEGATIVE
terminals of the first (top) unit to the second unit, then from the second unit to
the third etc. as illustrated above. Wire diameter should be equal to or exceed 8mm².
4.
Configure the dip switches for the master battery and slave batteries respectively.
5.
Connect the RS485 ports of all parallel batteries with each other with a straight 1-to-1 pin RJ45 cable.
2.2
SWITCHING ON PARALLEL CONFIGURATIONS
1.
After the system has been fully installed ensure that all the battery units are switched off.
All LED’s on the front panel
should be off.
2.
Switch on the first (master) unit. The rest of the batteries will then switch on automatically.
E.
MAINTENANCE
1.
General Guidelines
a.
Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
b.
Do not use the battery without a BlueNova® approved integrated BMS solution.
c.
Do not disassemble, pierce, cut or in any way physically alter any part of the battery.
d.
Do not burn, incinerate or otherwise subject the battery to extreme heat.