Description
Thumper Lithium LiFePO4 batteries are fully sealed and are designed to be mounted on any angle for easy application.
Equipped with an internal battery management system (BMS), the Thumper Lithium offers safe charging and discharging with over temperature protection, under and over voltage cut off protection and also internal short circuit protection.
The LiFePO4 range of batteries are less than half the weight of a traditional AGM battery, whilst still offering all of the benefits of a heavy duty deep cycle.
Thumper Lithium LiFePO4 batteries are fully sealed and are designed to be mounted on any angle for easy application.
These batteries are designed to hold the terminal voltage higher throughout each cycle, resulting in an increase depth of discharge and a longer overall run time with heavier draw appliances.
Features:
• Less than half the weight of a traditional lead acid battery
• Higher voltage maintained for longer run times with appliances
• Proven quality and reliability
• Compatible with chargers with an AGM or lithium setting
• For best results: Use of a lithium charger is recommended
• Increased cycles compared to traditional lead acid
• Parallel connection = no limit
• Series connection max 4 cells - 51.2 Volt (max 4 series)
• This battery is NOT designed for starting purposes
• This battery is NOT designed for under bonnet application
• 5 Year warranty
• BMS reset switch fitted to battery
BMS Reset switch:
In most circumstances, the BMS will reset when a battery charger is connected, however, if it does not reset, the Thumper Battery is fitted with a BMS reset switch. This feature will allow for a BMS to wake up' a battery that has been excessively discharged, or overloaded.
How to use the BMS reset switch
- Connect the battery to a 240 volt battery charger
- Turn the charger ON
- Press and continuously hold the BMS switch for approx. 30 - 90 seconds
- The charger should then start to charge the battery normally, at this time the switch may be released and the battery will charge normally
Note: Some battery chargers require voltage to activate charging. This type of charger will not be suitable to reset your BMS under normal circumstances. If available, set your charger to power supply mode to activate the BMS via the above steps. Ensure the charger is switched back to battery charger mode after successfully resetting the BMS.
What is a BMS
The BMS (Battery Management System) is the 'brain' board of a Lithium Battery. It is what determines:
- Discharge capacity of the battery (max discharge load the battery can handle)
- The Input charge rate (how much charge input the battery can accept)
- The operating temperature of the battery
- The low voltage disconnect voltage
- The reset voltage
- Bluetooth capability
- Protection parameters for the battery
Technical Specifications:
| Model No. | TL-240 |
| Nominal Voltage | 12.8 V |
| Rated Capacity | 240 AH 3,072wh |
| Cell Type / Chemistry | Prismatic / LiFePO4 |
| Bluetooth connectivity |
Yes - via Thumper APP |
| BMS Capacity | 200 Amp |
| Upgrade BMS option | Yes (300A BMS available) |
Dimensions and Weight:
| Length | 340mm (base) | 395mm Lid |
| Width | 185mm (base) | 205mm Lid |
| Height (Total) | 265mm | 275mm with terminals |
| Weight | 20.5 Kg |
Operating Temperature Range:
| BMS High temp cut out / Reconnect | 65˚C ± 3˚C / 50˚C |
| Discharge | -20˚C ~ 60˚C ± 25% Relative Humidity |
| Charge | 0˚C ~ 45˚C ± 25% Relative Humidity |
| Storage | -10˚C ~ 40˚C ± 25% Relative Humidity |
Charging Methods:
| Recommended Charge Current | 10 ~ 100 Amps |
| Max Charge Current | ≤ 100 Amps |
| Recommended Charging voltage | 14.2 - 14.6V |
| Float Charge Voltage |
≤ 13.8V |
| Boost Charge Voltage |
≤ 14.2V |
| Charge current (0 to -10˚C) |
< 0.1C |
| Charger current (-20 to -10˚C) |
< 0.05C |
Discharge:
| Max discharge current (continuous) | 200 Amps |
| Peak discharge current (1-3 seconds) | 300 Amps |
| BMS Current cut off | >160.0A 10s |
| BMS Current cut off | >170.0A 3s |
| BMS Current cut off | >200.0A 1s |
| BMS Voltage cut off / Reconnect | 10.0V / >10.8V |
| Self Discharge per month: | ≤3% |
| Discharge capacity | 97% -100% |
| Cycle capacity | 4,000 100% DOD |
| 5,000 80% DOD | |
| Warranty | 5 years from date of purchase |
Mounting option:
This battery will suit the BB-TRAY.
The battery handles can be removed from the case, and the steel rods of the mounting tray can replace these for mounting purposes.
Bluetooth APP:
The App offers the ability to monitor and control:
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Bluetooth App - THUMPER BATTERIES
The Thumper App can be found in your APP store as a free download.
Note: Some features of the APP are only available with a passcode
Bluetooth App | Control Screen - Explained:
The Bluetooth app offers the ability to control the charge or discharge loads from the battery by remotely switching ON / OFF the power via the Bluetooth App.
To turn either your charge or discharge loads off, simply switch the blue toggle (blue = ON) to instead show a blacked out toggle.
CHARGE SWITCH - to remotely disconnect all charge loads from the battery. Turning this particular switch OFF will prevent the battery from taking a charge load from any charging source, including the DC battery charger.
DISCHARGE SWITCH - to remotely disconnect all discharge loads from the battery. Turning this particular switch OFF will prevent the battery from running any appliance as it disconnects all loads from the battery. This is the perfect option to use when storing the battery.
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The Thumper battery is manufactured with the highest quality Lithium LiFePO4 Prismatic cells.
Yes! The Thumper Lithium is designed to be continually charged and discharged for the purposes of running all accessories, such as fridges, lighting, inverters and more.
The Thumper Lithium 240 AH have a continual discharge rate of 200Amps (2400watts).
We offer the ability to upgrade the BMS to a 300 Amp for those looking to run heavier appliances from the one battery. The 300 Amp BMS will supports loads up to 3600 watts.
How many batteries do I need to run my Inverter?
150 watt Inverter ~ 2400 watt Inverter = 1 Battery
2401 watt Inverter ~ 4800 watt Inverter = 2 Batteries
4801 watt Inverter ~ 7,200 watt Inverter = 3 Batteries
What would happen if I run over the 200 Amps discharge rating?The Thumper Lithium is protected internally with a BMS (Battery Management System), meaning that it will protect the battery against overcharge / low voltage and excessive discharge drain.
Example: If you connect a 3000 watt Inverter (250Amp total draw) to the Thumper Lithium battery, then the battery would allow you to run UP TO 2400watts (200Amps) from the Inverter. If the draw exceeded this 200 Amps, then the BMS inside the battery would disconnect and cease providing power to your system.
Once the load has been disconnected from the battery, then you will need to connect a charge to the battery to re-activate the BMS. Once the charge load has been connected, the BMS will reconnect itself within a few seconds and the battery will be ready to use again.
In extreme conditions of overload, the BMS board may suffer damage and may need to be replaced. It is not recommended to run over the rated capacity of the battery.
Yes! The Lithium battery is completely sealed and is designed to allow you to mount on any side.
As with any Lithium battery, it is recommended (when possible) to use a lithium battery charger. Lithium Battery chargers charge the battery at a slightly higher voltage and run through compatible charging stages to suit the Lithium's chemistry. Charging your battery with a Lithium compatible charger will help to prolong the life of your Lithium battery by ensuring it is receiving a full rate of charge.
In stating the above, the Thumper Lithium range of batteries are designed to be able to charge from an AGM battery setting, however, a dedicated LiFePO4 charger is always recommended when possible.
Can I use my portable solar panel on the Thumper Lithium Battery?The Thumper Lithium is designed to charge from any system that is compatible to charge from either a Lithium or AGM setting.
Providing your solar regulator is designed to suit Lithium or AGM chemistry, then it would be perfectly suitable to charge from your portable solar panel.
The Thumper Lithium Battery will not charge from an unregulated panel as the internal BMS will disconnect any input charge that exceeds 15 Volts.
What is the life expectancy of the Thumper Lithium battery?The Thumper Lithium is rated over cycles. A cycle is the process of charging and discharging the battery. The Thumper Lithium is rated to a minimum of 2000 cycles.
Yes! The Thumper 240 AH is designed to be wired in parallel, non-limited.
Can I wire the Thumper Lithium in Series?
Yes! The Thumper 240 AH is designed to be wired in series, up to a maximum of 4 cells or 51.2V.
Can I link a Thumper Lithium 240 AH to any other battery size?
Yes you can!....
* This does not apply to linking in series. Series linking requires two batteries of the same brand, make and size to allow for even distribution of power.
Can the Thumper Lithium Battery be used for starting purposes?
No.
Thumper do offer a BMS that will allow for cranking ability, however, we recommend speaking to our staff directly on 08 8391 3121 regarding this option.
What voltage is fully charged in a Lithium Battery?Approx 13.4Volts is 100% charged in a Lithium battery. This reading is to be taken when no charge or discharge load is on the batteries.
When charging, you will often see the battery voltage climb up to 14.5-14.8 volts.
The Thumper Lithium 240 AH is built with a comprehensive Bluetooth monitoring APP, which will let you know the remaining percentage of the battery, Amp Hour remaining, estimated time to flat, along with other crucial information.
The Bluetooth App will additionally allow you the ability to remotely disconnect all input and output loads from the battery with just a push of a button.
What voltage is FLAT in the Thumper Lithium BatteryUsing voltage to monitor the state of charge in a lithium battery is unfortunately not accurate.
As the voltage in a lithium battery remains higher throughout the cycle life of the battery, it means that Thumper Lithium will read in the 12's when it is nearing the end of it's capacity. When the remaining capacity of the battery has been exhausted, the battery's BMS will disconnect and the battery will shut down.
Approx 12.0 Volts = approx 10% remaining in the battery.
Can I use a normal Volt meter to monitor my Lithium Battery set up?The short answer to this is Yes, and No.
A voltage meter will provide you an 'indication' on the state of charge on a lithium battery. However, the slightest change in the digital reading of voltage can mean over 50% of your battery's capacity.
The most accurate method to monitor the Thumper Lithium battery would be via the Bluetooth APP. The app is a free download from your iTunes or Googleplay store.
Much the same as how a lead acid battery is configured, The Thumper lithium battery is constructed using a multiple of smaller cells linked internally.
The Thumper Lithium 240 AH Platinum holds a 5 year warranty from date of original purchase
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