Specifications: | 1800 HLX | 3600 HLX |
Rated Energy Capacity (Watt Hours) | 1800 Wh | 3600 Wh |
DC Voltage Nominal | 12.8V | |
Nominal Amp-Hour Capacity | 150 Ah | 300 Ah |
Optimal Charger/Inverter Settings | Bulk/Absorption: 14.0V recommended Float: 13.8V recommended Low Voltage Cut-Off: 12.0V Equalization: Disable. Do not use. (Battery will shut down into protection mode) |
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Maximum Cut-Off Voltage | 14.6 ±0.2V | |
Minimum Cut-Off Voltage | 11.5V | |
Continuous Discharge Current | 150A | |
Max Charge Current** | 150A (110A after 3000 Cycles) |
150A |
Max Discharge Current | 150A (Continuous) |
200A (30 Mins) |
Peak Discharge Current (<3 secs) | 500A | |
Standard Charge Current | 100A | |
Discharge Cut-Off Voltage | 11.5V | |
Operating Temperature*** | Charging: 32 - 113°F (0 - 45°C) Discharging: -4 - 140°F (-20 – 60°C) |
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Optimal Temperature | 59 – 95°F (15 – 35°C) | |
Low Temperature Protection | Charge protection at 0°, release at 4°C Discharge protection at -20°C, release at -10°C |
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Cycle Life | 5000 (80% DoD); 2000 (100% DoD) | |
Battery Management System | Monitors and optimizes charge & discharge for each cell, provides overcharge, over discharge, temperature and short circuit protection | |
Monitoring | Wireless on-site detailed battery status monitoring (optional) | |
Self-Discharge Rate | ≤2% per month | |
Maximum Configuration | HLX - 4 parallel strings of 4 series batteries (16) CHLX - 4 batteries in parallel or 4 batteries in series (4) |
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Max Time Between Charges | 6 months | |
Dimensions (L X W X H) |
19.1in x 6.7in x 9.4in | 20.5in x 10.6in x 8.7in |
Weight | 41.7 lbs (45 lbs shipping) | 84.4 lbs (103 lbs shipping) |
*NOTE: Charging rates below the battery's maximum capacity will extend battery life. A charge rate of 100A is recommended, though up to 150A is allowed. After 3000 cycles at 100% depth-of-discharge the battery's capacity will be approximately 75% of when it was new.
**NOTE: altE strongly recommends staying within a temperature range 32 - 113°F (0 - 45°C) for both charging and discharging to prevent damage and extend battery life.
***NOTES for Cold Rated Batteries:
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ FIRST - BEFORE COMMISSIONING YOUR SYSTEM!
1) Each battery must be individually charged to 14.0V before placing it into operation with other batteries. Otherwise, the batteries will independently hit ‘full’ or ‘empty’ and shut off before others in the same battery bank.
2) Equalization charge must be turned off in your solar charge controller or AC charger. If left on, the equalization charge will raise the voltage too high, damage the batteries and void the warranty.
3) Bulk/Absorption charge voltage should be set to no higher than 14.0V for a 12V system, 28.0V for 24V system, and 56.0V for a 48V system (and lower for high amp chargers). Going any higher risks one or more batteries automatically shutting off in a high voltage protection mode.
4) Similarly, the ‘Low Voltage Cut-Off’ on the inverter should be set for no lower than 12.0V, 24.0V and 48.0V for a 12V, 24V and 48V system, respectively. Going any lower risks one or more batteries automatically shutting off in a low voltage protection mode.
5) When turning on breakers to inverters, charge controllers, battery monitors, etc. connected to the batteries wait 45-60 seconds between powering up each device. The KiloVault’s battery management system has special circuitry to detect short circuits and protect itself. Many brands of inverters, charge controllers and battery monitors will present a very high but very brief surge that can be interpreted as a short. The KiloVault can handle one of these ‘shorts’ every 45-60 seconds.
Alternatively, in most circumstances all devices can be powered up at once but the batteries will go into auto-protect mode and turn off for 30-60 seconds but then restart normally.
6) Be sure to tighten the battery terminals before operating. Failure to do so will lead to the terminals overheating, melting the case and potentially cause a fire.