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--- battery_compatibility:bsl [2022-03-28 14:13] – dylanc
+++ battery_compatibility:bsl [2024-02-21 14:22] (current) – [5.1 Victron MPPT charger settings] warwickchapman
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 [[https://www.lithium-battery-factory.com/product/|Wisdom Industrial Power Co. Ltd]] produces BSLBATT LiFePO4 batteries.
-=====1 Product & System compatibility =====
+=====1. Product & System compatibility =====
 The integration with Victron and BSLBATT batteries has been tested, complies with Victron's BMS-Can specification, and is supported by both companies.
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 __Special note for Off-Grid systems__
-For Off-grid systems, its strongly recommend to make sure there is a minimum of DC-Coupled PV (= MPPT Solar Charger) in the system. Ie. not only AC-Coupled PV. Also, minimum battery configuration, and factor 1.0 are always important to adhere to, and even more so in case of Off-grid systems. Both BSL and Victron will be reluctant or even refusing to give support to systems that are not sized according to the minimum specified configurations.
+For Off-grid systems, its strongly recommend to make sure there is a minimum of a single DC-Coupled PV (= MPPT Solar Charger) in the system. Ie. not only AC-Coupled PV. Also, minimum battery configuration, and factor 1.0 are always important to adhere to, and even more so in case of Off-grid systems. Both BSL and Victron will be reluctant or even refusing to give support to systems that are not sized according to the minimum specified configurations.
 === 1.2 A GX device is required, eg Cerbo GX, etc ===
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 It should be noted that one should always connect the battery before connecting the solar input to any MPPT.
+The CAN-bus baud rate is 500kbis/s for communication between BSL batteries and any GX device.
 === Battery compatibility ===
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 ^ BSLBATT type ^
 | B-LFP48-100E   |
-| B-LFP48-120E       |
+| B-LFP48-125E       |
-| B-LFP48-200PW       |
 | B-LFP48-160E       |
+| B-LFP48-200PW       |
 ===== 2. Minimum Battery Sizing =====
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 It should also be noted that these are the minimum requirements for the BSL battery range and that each unit can be paralleled many times over. Please consult the relevant manual on how many units can be placed in parallel.
-The table below shows the minimum number of battery modules required for the specified inverter/charger configuration:
+The table below shows the __**minimum**__ number of battery modules required for the specified inverter/charger configuration:
 === Battery Modules Required - 5.1kWh/100Ah ===
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 |  EasySolar 48/5000/70-100 MPPT|  1|  3|
-===== Configuration settings =====
+===== 3. CAN-Bus wiring between battery and GX device =====
+In order to connect your battery to the relevant GX device, one must utilize a "Type B" cable, the Victron part number for this cable is : ASS030720018.
+One should always terminate the CAN port on the GX device when it comes to installing BSL batteries.
+===== 4. Configuration settings =====
+=== 4.1 Charger tab ===
+^ VEConfigure Charge Parameter              ^ Setting ^
+| Battery type           | Lithium |
+| Charge curve           | Fixed   |
+| Absorption voltage     | 55 V  |
+| Absorption voltage off-grid systems  (2)| 54.8 V  |
+| Float voltage (1)         | 55 V  |
+| Absorption time        | 1 Hr    |
+=== 4.2 Inverter Settings ===
+In the Inverter tab of VEConfigure
+^VEConfigure Inverter Parameter              ^Setting^
+|DC input low shut-down | 47V|
+|DC input low restart   | 51V|
+|DC input low pre-alarm* | 51V|
+=== 4.3 ESS Settings ===
+^ ESS Parameter ^ Settings ^
+|Sustain voltage.       | 50V|
+|Dynamic cut-off values | set all values to 47V.|
+|Restart offset:        |1.2 V (Default)|
+=== 4.4 All Settings ===
 Integration instructions for Victron and BSLBATT is described in this manual -
 {{ :battery_compatibility:bsl_victron_manual.pdf |}}
-Specific manuals for various models of battery:
+=== 4.5 Specific manuals for various models of battery: ===
-  * 5.1kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bsl_5_1_manual_v1.pdf |}}
-  * 6.4kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bsl_6_4_manual_v1.pdf |}}
+  * 5.1kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bslbatt_5.1k_victron_setup_guide_v1.3.pdf |}}
-  * 8.2kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bsl_8_2_manual_v1.pdf |}}
+  * 6.4kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bslbatt_6.4kw_victron_setup_guide_v1.3.pdf |}}
-  * 10.2kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bsl_power_wall_manual_v1.pdf |}}
+  * 7kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bslbatt_7kw_victron_setup_guide_v1.3.pdf |}}
+  * 8.2kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bslbatt_8.2kw_8.8kw_victron_setup_guide_v1.3.pdf |}}
+  * 10.2kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bslbatt_10.2_power_wall_victron_setup_guide_v1.3.pdf |}}
+  * 15kWh battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bslbatt_15kw_slimline_victron_setup_guide_v1.3.pdf |}}
+  * Powerline-5 battery- {{ :battery_compatibility:bslbatt_powerline-5_victron_setup_guide_v1.3.pdf |}}
+===== 5. Solar Charging =====
+==== 5.1 Victron MPPT charger settings ====
+Victron MPPT charge characteristics are automatically configured & governed by the [[venus-os:start|GX device]]. The settings below are a precautionary measure only:
+Select Battery > Preset > Smart Lithium
+^ MPPT Parameter ^ Setting ^
+|Battery voltage     |48V|
+|Absorption voltage   |55V|
+|Float voltage   |55V|
+The MPPT should also be configured correctly in case of the GX device failing and thus not being able to throttle up or down the charging currents and voltages.
+===== 6. Battery configured correctly =====
 Here is a series of screenshots showing the result:
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+===== 7. Trouble shooting =====
+==== 7.1 Battery not turning on ====
+If the battery does not want to turn on, there may be a variety of reasons for this including lightning strikes or surging which may have taken place. If this is the case, one should contact their installer to remove the battery. The battery will then be take to the distributer and will then and only then be opened and inspected.
+==== 7.2 Battery has a flashing red light ====
+The battery may have an error, be it internal or externally caused. One should hold in the reset button for 5 seconds, turning the battery off and then hold in the reset button for another 5 seconds once the battery has been off for longer than 10 seconds. This will reset the battery and clear the error. If the error does not clear, one should contact their installer to remove the battery. The battery will then be take to the distributer and will then and only then be opened and inspected.
+==== 7.3 Battery has no voltage or 16V on the battery terminals ====
+The battery may have have a faulty breaker or the battery may have been subjected to a surge or lightning strike. If your inverter is reading a low battery reading, one should contact their installer to remove the battery. The battery will then be take to the distributer and will then and only then be opened and inspected.
+===== 8. Warranty documentation  =====
+All BSL batteries are subject to warranty specific documentation which can be found here: {{:battery_compatibility:BSL_warranty_document.pdf |}}
+===== 9. Battery Installed correctly =====
 {{:battery_compatibility:lithium-ion-solar-system-batteries.jpg?400|}}
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 ===== Further Information =====
+For more product information, please visit : [[https://bslbatt.co.za/]]
 For information about where to buy or find suitably qualified installers, visit the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/where-to-buy|Where to Buy Page.]]