Q: How do I store my AllSpark LiFePO4 battery?
A: If you plan to have your batteries in storage for extended periods of time, disconnect/isolate any loads or parasitic power consumers. Charge/Discharge battery to 80% State of Charge. Battery can then be stored for up to 12 months. If storing for longer, re-charge to 80% SoC every 6-12 months.
Q: What do I do if my AllSpark LiFePO4 battery goes flat?
A: If you discharge your battery to 40.0V, it will go into Low voltage protection mode. This will disconnect all loads and the battery voltage will show as 0V. When in LV protection, the BMS disconnects power to the battery terminals. To release it from protection, you must provide 42V+ and 1A to the battery to "Wake up" the BMS. Special note - many DCDC chargers and Solar controllers cannot wake up a LiFePO4 battery from LV protection if they don't have a power supply mode. To overcome this, most AC to DC chargers have a power supply mode or you can use a portable jump starter pack or any other battery connected in parallel for a few secs to wake it up. Then you normal chargers can take over the charging funtion.
Q: Can I link another 100ah to give me 200ah? Or more?
A: Yes - these batteries can be connected in parallel using the second connector to double your amp hour capacity. The maximum that can be connected in parallel is 4 batteries. The batteries should be within a few months of each other in age to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
How do I store my AllSpark LiFePO4 battery?
If you plan to have your batteries in storage for extended periods of time, disconnect/isolate any loads or parasitic power consumers. Charge/Discharge battery to 80% State of Charge. Battery can then be stored for up to 12 months. If storing for longer, re-charge to 80% SoC every 6-12 months.
What do I do if my AllSpark LiFePO4 battery goes flat?
If you discharge your battery to 40.0V, it will go into Low voltage protection mode. This will disconnect all loads and the battery voltage will show as 0V. When in LV protection, the BMS disconnects power to the battery terminals. To release it from protection, you must provide 42V+ and 1A to the battery to "Wake up" the BMS. Special note - many DCDC chargers and Solar controllers cannot wake up a LiFePO4 battery from LV protection if they don't have a power supply mode. To overcome this, most AC to DC chargers have a power supply mode or you can use a portable jump starter pack or any other battery connected in parallel for a few secs to wake it up. Then you normal chargers can take over the charging funtion.
Can I link another 100ah to give me 200ah? Or more?
Yes - these batteries can be connected in parallel using the second connector to double your amp hour capacity. The maximum that can be connected in parallel is 4 batteries. The batteries should be within a few months of each other in age to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
