- New Product - (2022)
Renogy - 12V 100AH LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERY W/ BLUETOOTH
SKU: RBT100LFP12-BT-UK
its just arrived . . . .
Lithium batteries have a longer life cycle compared to AGM and GEL batteries. The 12 volt batteries are the solar batteries most cost effective.
uk.renogy.com
DESCRIPTION
【Uncompromising Quality】 State-of-the-art battery cells ensure a lifespan of more than 2000 cycles, 100A continuous discharge current, and a wide operating temperature range.
【Easy Upgrades】 Upgrades to lithium seamlessly with the standard BCI group size but a greater energy density, a deeper discharge capability, a higher round-trip efficiency, and a faster charging speed.
【Reliable BMS System】 The state-of-the-art battery management system (BMS) with high-performance dual-processors provides short circuit, over charging and over-temperature protection while maintaining a balanced voltage across all cells.
【Low Temperature Protection Function】 The lithium battery has low temperature charging and discharging protection function. When the temperature is below 0℃, it will stop charging. When the temperature is below -20℃, it will stop discharging.
【Auto-balancing Function】 Easily connect multiple batteries in parallel with the auto-balancing function, improving the average charging efficiency for your batteries in the long term.
【Real-time monitor】 Monitors the battery operation status on mobile devices in real time with the built-in Bluetooth module.
so . . . what this one about?
well the stats say:
100Ah Capacity
100A max discharge ( -20~60°C )
Low Temp protection ( yes - 0-5DegC)
50A max charge ( 0~55°C )
its IP65 water resistant,
2000-8000 charge cycles
integrated BT,
intergrated BMS
SLEEP MODE after 24hrs
Lithium Iron Phosphate (lifepo4) chemistry,
bolt size and pitch: Bolts (M8x1.25x20mm)
user guide -
https://store-nkm2yhe9h8.mybigcommerce.com/content/files/Manuals/RBT100LFP12-BT manualV1.1.pdf
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SLEEP MODE:
Activating Battery The battery is shipped in shelf mode. Before using the battery for the first time, please activate the battery with a
charge/discharge current greater than 1A and measure the terminal voltage to validate. Prior to long periods of storage, please disconnect the battery from the system. The battery will enter shelf mode automatically after 24 hours. In shelf mode, the battery has a low self-discharge rate and can hold the charge for a longer period of time.
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Charging:
During the standard charging process, the battery is first charged at a constant current of 30A
until the battery voltage reaches 14.4V. Then, the battery is charged at a constant voltage of 14.4V while tapering the charge current.
The standard charging process is considered complete when the charge current is less than 5A. However, leaving the battery on float will continue to balance the battery cells and will not damage the battery. The standard charging process normally takes 3.5 hours. Safe charging requires battery temperatures between 32°F and 131°F (0°C and 55°C).
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low temp protection:
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Other Notes:
● If the battery voltage is 0V, the internal fuses may have blown due to severe over-current. Please contact us for assistance.
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So, thats the official word . . . Heres mine.
it comes very well packaged as the Renogy kit normally does . .
included are manual, stickers, warrenty card, second set of longer bolts plus terminal covers . . . plus a detachable carry handle.
out of the box . . . the first impressions are ITS BIG !!! and very LIGHT.
normally with the light battery's you get the pouch cells - like the POWEROAD. (instead of the heavier 18650 cells or CALB style cells)
have a look at the compairson on size between the other Renogy SMART and POWEROAD 100Ah Lifepo4 batterys. . .
not sure why on the size . . . . maybe to fit the USA standard Group battery size thing? - duno.
but it hasnt got the boltdown lower lip anyway?
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moving on . . .
out the box the battery was showing 13.17V. . . . which i thouhght was odd. . .
as the battery should have been sleeping by now - during shipping ( < 1A / over 24hr = sleep mode )
so . . . ill have to test further. . .
when the POWEROAD goes to sleep the voltage drops to 8v or so . . . (monitoring voltage)
The other Renogy SMART battery has a manual SLEEP button that needs to be pressed (but who needs to SLEEP there battery anyway? in the UK we dont normally store the vans for long periods)
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