Battery Unit Description

BU 02 14

Description

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Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Product Overview 2
2.1 Battery Unit Overview 2

3 Function Description 4
3.1 BMS Functions for Battery Unit 4

4 Technical Data 6
4.1 Battery Unit Dimensions 6
4.2 Installation Recommendations for Battery Unit 6
4.3 Space Requirements for Battery Unit 6
4.4 Load Current Dimensioning for Battery Unit 6
4.5 Environmental Characteristics for Battery Unit 7
4.6 Performance for Battery Unit 7
4.7 Capacity 8
4.8 Lifetime for Battery Unit 9

5 Configuration Overview of Battery Unit 10

6 Connection Interfaces 11
6.1 Cable Interfaces for Battery Unit 11
6.2 Optical Indicators 15
6.3 Control Interfaces 18
6.4 Mounting Brackets 19

7 Cable Connections 20
7.1 Grounding Cable Connections 20
7.2 Communication Cable Connections 20
7.3 Alarm Cable Connections (optional) 21
7.4 Power Cable Connections 22

8 Maintenance 24
8.1 Preventive Maintenance 24
8.2 EOL Management 24

9 Transportation and Storage 25

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10 Standards and Regulations 26

10.1 Product Safety Standards for Battery Unit 26
10.2 EMC 26

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 Introduction

1 Introduction

This document is a general description of the battery unit.

For information regarding installation, refer to the relevant enclosure or power

system installation instruction.

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2 Product Overview

The battery unit is 48 V DC lithium-ion (Li-ion), designed for indoor environment

and used for backup power in radio systems.

The built-in Battery Management System (BMS) monitors and controls the
battery functions to ensure that the battery unit operates in a safe, reliable, and
efficient way.

The battery unit must be monitored by the Support Control Unit (SCU) or Ericsson
Site Controller (ESC).

The battery unit is delivered with an installation accessory kit.

2.1 Battery Unit Overview

1
2
12
3
3

7 9 11
13

4 5
8 10
6 Ge15768A

Figure 1 Battery Unit Front Panel

Table 1 Key to Front Panel Overview

Position Description
1 Power terminal for minus pole
2 Circuit breaker and shunt release
3 Handles
4 Optical indicator for charge status
5 Optical indicator for alarm status
6 Optical indicator for operational status
7 DIP switch for battery unit addressing

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Position Description
8 Communication port RS232, not supported
9 Communication ports RS485
10 Reset key
11 Dry contact alarm ports
12 Power terminal for plus pole
13 Grounding interface

Table 2 Accessories for Installation of Battery Unit

Item Quantity
Busbars 2
Communication cable 1

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3 Function Description

3.1 BMS Functions for Battery Unit

When the battery unit is powered on, the Battery Management System (BMS)
monitors the system conditions in real-time. For example, the following is
monitored:

— Cell voltage

— Battery unit voltage

— Battery unit circuit current

— Battery unit temperature

The BMS also controls solid state relays to protect the system from over-
charging, over-discharging, over-current, over-temperature, and other fault
operations.

The BMS monitors and controls battery functions to ensure that the battery unit
operates in a safe, reliable, and efficient way.

The BMS generates alarms if abnormal conditions occur during system operation.

Table 3 BMS Functions

Function Description
Battery Unit Activation With the battery circuit breaker set to
On, the battery unit is activated .
Battery Unit Deactivation With battery circuit breaker switch set
to Off, the battery is deactivated.
Charging and discharging Managing the charging and
management discharging of the battery unit.
Voltage and temperature supervision Monitoring the cell voltage and
temperature simultaneously.
Balance management Equalizing the imbalances of cell
voltages because of inconsistency of
the self-discharge rate in individual
cells.
SOC Supports calculation of battery unit
SOC.

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Function Description
Communication function Modbus communication through the
RS485 protocol.
Safety protection Supports the battery unit over-charge
protection, over-discharge protection,
single cell over-charge protection,
single cell over-discharge protection,
over-current protection, short circuit
protection, low temperature
protection, high temperature
protection functions.
Status indication Indicator lights indicate the battery
unit capacity and the operational
status.
Dry contact alarm management Alarm signal.

For information on which ESC or SCU SW versions that support lithium-ion

battery units, see Software Compatibilities.

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4 Technical Data

This section describes the characteristics of the battery unit.

4.1 Battery Unit Dimensions

Table 4 Battery Unit Dimensions

Battery Unit Height (mm) Width (mm) Depth (mm)
BU 02 14 176 442 400

Table 5 Battery Unit Weight

Battery Unit Weight (kg)
BU 02 14 45

4.2 Installation Recommendations for Battery Unit

The battery unit can be installed in a rack with guide rails. Mounting brackets are
used for attaching the battery unit to the rack, while the guide rails carry the
weight of the unit.

1 U of free space is required between the battery units.

Screws for rack mounting are not included in the accessory kit and must be
ordered separately.

4.3 Space Requirements for Battery Unit

The battery units require 1 U space between each other when installed in a
multiple configuration.

4.4 Load Current Dimensioning for Battery Unit

Compared to lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries have a well defined
maximum current during discharge. As the load is traffic dependent, it is
important to have a safe margin between the peak load and the maximum
allowed current through the battery unit. For lithium-ion batteries, it is
recommended that the maximum average load is less than half the maximum

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current rating of the battery unit. If multiple battery units are used, the maximum
current rating decreased to 80% of the single-battery maximum current rating.

4.5 Environmental Characteristics for Battery Unit

The battery unit environment must be clean, dry, and ventilated, with no
conductive dust or corrosive gas.

Table 6 Environmental Requirements

Parameter Value Comment
Normal operating Charge: −5 to +45ºC Recommended
environment temperature 15–35ºC.
temperature Discharge: −33 to +55ºC

Storage temperature −20 to +50ºC

Relative humidity 5–95% No condensation.
Altitude ≤ 4000 m On higher altitudes, the
power use must be
reduced.

4.6 Performance for Battery Unit

Table 7 Battery Unit Parameters

Parameter Value Comment
Rated capacity 100 Ah LiFePO4 cell
Usable energy 4800 Wh At +25°C, 100% DOD(1)
Parallel connections ≤ 12 units For parallel battery units,
the maximum
continuous discharge
power is derated to n ×
4.2 × 0,8 kW to end
voltage 43 V DC.
Maximum continuous 4.2 kW 40 V, 105 A
discharge power
Peak discharge power 5 kW 48 V
(1) Depth of Discharge (DOD)

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Table 8 Battery Unit System Parameters

Parameter Value Comment
Charging voltage 53.2 to 56.4 V
Operating voltage 40.0 to 56.4 V
Maximum charge current 100 A At +10 to +45°C.
Short circuit protection 120 A Circuit breaker.
current
DCR(1) 20 mΩ
Service life ≥ 15 years At +25°C, 60% EOL(2)
retention.
Cell operating Charging: −5 to +45°C Recommended
temperature temperature: +15 to
Discharging: −33 to +35°C.
+55°C
Thermal management Natural convection No fans.
IP level IP 20 -
Communication RS485 RJ 45.
2 x dry contact alarm
(1) Direct Current Resistance (DCR)
(2) End Of Life (EOL)

Table 9 Battery Unit Storage Parameters

Parameter Value Comment
Self-discharge rate < 3% per month At +25°C
Shipment capacity 70% SOC

4.7 Capacity
The capacity varies with temperature.

Table 10 Battery Unit Capacity at Different Temperatures

Temperature Capacity
−20°C 57.5 Ah
−10°C 68.5 Ah
0°C 77 Ah
+25°C 100 Ah

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Temperature Capacity
+45°C 100 Ah
+55°C 100 Ah

4.8 Lifetime for Battery Unit

The battery unit is designed to last for a minimum of 10 years. When the battery
unit capacity is degraded to 30 Ah at the end of its lifetime, it can still be used but
at lower performance.

Table 11 Lifetime at Different Temperatures

Temperature Cycles Years
+25°C > 3000(1) 10
(1) 80% depth of discharge (DOD)

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5 Configuration Overview of Battery Unit

Figure 2 shows batteries in two groups, with separate power connections to two
different fuses and a shared communication cable connected in series.

+
–
BU 6

BU 5

BU 4

+
–
BU 3

BU 2

BU 1

Communication Ge14051B

Figure 2 Example Configuration of Battery Unit

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6 Connection Interfaces

6.1 Cable Interfaces for Battery Unit

Table 12 Cable Connection Interfaces on Battery Unit

Description Connector Type Cable Type Marking
Terminal for Cable lug M8, Cable dimension: -48 V
minus pole max width 22 mm
connection. —Min determined
by 120 A fuse in
battery
Terminal for plus Cable lug M8, Cable dimension: 0 V
pole connection. max width 22 mm
—Min determined
by 120 A fuse in
battery
Interconnection M8
to other battery
unit.
Communication RJ45 Ethernet cable COM: RS485
ports:
—Interconnection
between ports
for a multiple
battery unit
configuration.
Alarm ports. Phoenix Contact Cable dimension: 1 (NC)
MC 1,5/3-ST-3,81
—Min 0.14 mm2 2 (NC)

—Max 1.5 mm2

6.1.1 Grounding Interface on Battery Unit

The battery unit has a grounding interface with possibility to connect a two-hole
cable lug. The interface is used for grounding the battery unit to the enclosure or
rack.

Each battery unit is connected to common ground in the enclosure or rack.

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Ge17425A

Figure 3 Grounding Interface on Battery Unit

6.1.2 Alarm Ports

The battery unit has 2 x 2 ports in the alarm interface, ports Normally Closed
(NC) and Common (C).

The Battery Faulty/Replace alarm is activated when the battery unit has reached
beyond EOL in capacity or is faulty. This alarm is also available through the
RS485 interface.

The Battery Faulty/Replace relay is Normally Closed (NC), that is, the alarm is
activated as the relay opens.

ALARM

1 (NC) 2 (NC
) Ge17427A

Figure 4 Alarm Ports on Battery Unit

Table 13 Cable Dimensions for Alarm Connector

Parameter Value
Minimum cable area 0.14 mm2
Maximum cable area 1.5 mm2

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6.1.3 Communication Ports RS232

The battery unit has one port with the capability to communicate with the
external system through a RJ11 connector and the RS232 communication
protocol. The RS232 port is not supported by Ericsson.

The battery unit sends alarms and other information, for example, voltage,
current, and charge level.

When multiple battery units are connected in parallel, only the primary battery
unit can communicate with the external system.

COM
RS232
RS485

Ge17540A

Figure 5 RJ14 Communication Port on Battery Unit

Table 14 RJ14 Pin Description

Pin Number Function
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 TX
4 RX
5 Ground
6 Not used

6.1.4 Communication Ports RS485

The battery unit has two ports with the capability to communicate with the
Support Control Unit (SCU) or Ericsson Site Controller (ESC) through RJ45
connectors.

The battery unit sends alarms and other information, for example, voltage,
current, and charge level.

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When multiple battery units are connected in parallel, communication address

000001 is defined as the primary battery unit and the others as secondary
battery units.

COM
RS232
RS485

Ge17541A

Figure 6 RJ45 Communication Ports on Battery Unit

Table 15 RJ45 Pin Description

Pin Number Function
1 RS485-A
2 RS485-B
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Ground

6.1.5 Power Terminals for Battery Unit

The battery unit voltage connectors consists of one negative (–48 V) terminal
and one positive (0 V) terminal. The power terminals have protective covers.
Each pole type is marked on the front panel.

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-48 V 0V

Ge16004B

Figure 7 Power Terminals on Battery Unit

Table 16 Power Terminal Details

Parameter Value
Screw torque 6 Nm
Screw thread M8
Max cable lug width 22 mm

6.2 Optical Indicators

2
SOC

3 COM STATUS

PACK STATUS
Ge13289A

Figure 8 Optical Indicators on Battery Unit

Table 17 Key to Optical Indicators

Position Description Marking
1 Indicator for the charge status of SOC
the battery.

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Position Description Marking

2 Indicator for the operational status COM STATUS
of the battery.
3 Indicator for the alarm status of the PACK STATUS
battery.

6.2.1 Operational Status

The listed optical indicators display operational status and necessary actions for
the battery unit.

Table 18 Optical Indicators

Syste Operat RUN ALAR SOC Comm
m ional M ents
Status Status
Shut Dorma off off off off off off
down ncy
Stand Norma flash 1 off off off off off
by l time
Alarm flash 3 flash 3 off off off off
times times
Charg Norma on off Indicates current capacity, flash 2
e l times
Over- on off on on on on
voltag
e
protect
ion
Over- off on off off off off BMS
current stops
protect charge
ion and
forces
batter
y to
sleep if
no
operat
ion for
24
hours
Charg on off Indicates current capacity, flash 2
e times
current

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Syste Operat RUN ALAR SOC Comm

m ional M ents
Status Status
limitati
on
Discha Norma flash 3 off Indicates current capacity, solid
rge l times light
Alarm flash 3 flash 3
times times
Protec off on off off off off BMS
tion stops
discha
rge
and
forces
batter
y to
sleep if
no
operat
ion for
24
hours
Low- off off off off off off BMS
voltag stops
e discha
protect rge
ion
Tempe Norma According to normal signal state
rature l
Alarm on flash 3 Indicates current capacity, flash 2
during times times
charge
Alarm flash 3 flash 3 Indicates current capacity, solid
during times times light
discha
rge
Protec off on off off off off BMS
tion stops
charge
or
discha
rge
and
forces
batter
y to
sleep if

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Syste Operat RUN ALAR SOC Comm

m ional M ents
Status Status
no
operat
ion for
24
hours

Table 19 Flash Mode Definitions

Flash mode On Off
flash 1 time 0.25 s 3.75 s
flash 2 times 0.5 s 0.5 s
flash 3 times 0.5 s 1.5 s

6.3 Control Interfaces

SOC
25% 20% 75% ADDRESS
100%
ON ON
DIP

OFF 1 2 3
4 5 6

1 2
3
4
Ge17429A

Figure 9 Control Interfaces for Battery Unit

Table 20 Key to Control Interfaces

Position Description Marking
1 Circuit breaker for the battery unit. 0
0= Off 1
1= On
2 Shunt release 0
1

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Position Description Marking

3 DIP-switch for setting the digital ADRESS
address of the battery unit.
4 Push-button for activating and WAKE UP
deactivating battery unit without
system power.

6.3.1 Battery Address Switches

The battery address switches are used to set up the communication address
code.

There are six switches corresponding to binary code. The switch numbers, 1–6,
are designed from low bit to high bit, in sequence.

1 2 3 Up
Battery 7
4 5 6 Down

2 3 Up
Battery 6
1 4 5 6 Down

1 3 Up
Battery 5
2 4 5 6 Down

3 Up
Battery 4
1 2 4 5 6 Down

1 2 Up
Battery 3
3 4 5 6 Down

2 Up
Battery 2
1 3 4 5 6 Down

1 Up
Battery 1
2 3 4 5 6 Down

Ge17641A

The battery address corresponds to the position of the installed battery units,
where the bottom one is the first one with address 000001.

6.4 Mounting Brackets

There are two brackets mounted on the battery unit for mounting the battery unit
to a rack.

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7 Cable Connections

This section gives an overview of the cabling in a battery unit system. For
detailed cabling instructions, refer to the relevant enclosure or power system
installation instruction.

7.1 Grounding Cable Connections

The battery units are grounded through the mounting brackets when installed in
a rack.

Each battery unit has a connection point for a grounding cable. The grounding
cable is connected between the battery unit and the grounding point in the
enclosure or rack.

The battery unit grounding cable is connected to a grounding point. The figure
shows multi-point grounding of battery units connected to a grounding point. If
the battery unit is installed with mounting brackets in a rack that is connected to
ground, no separate ground connection is needed.

Grounding point

Ge17426A

Figure 10 Battery Units Connected to a Grounding Point

7.2 Communication Cable Connections

The illustrations show connections of the communication cable for a single
battery unit configuration and for a multiple battery unit configuration.

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Note: In a multiple battery unit configuration the communication cables must

be connected to all battery units and terminated in SHU or SCU with
lithium-ion support.

+
–
BU 6

BU 5

BU 4

+
–
BU 3

BU 2

BU 1

Communication Ge14051B

Figure 11 Communication Cable Connections in a Multiple BU Configuration

7.3 Alarm Cable Connections (optional)

If additional alarms to the alarms sent through the communication cable are
needed, the optional alarm cable connection can be used.

The battery unit has the two dry alarm ports alarm 1 "BMS is Powered Off or
Unable to Start" and alarm 2 "BMS Failure".

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Battery unit

.
.
.
Battery unit

Battery unit

Battery unit

Normally
Closed

Ge17891A

Figure 12 Example of Alarm Cable Connection

7.4 Power Cable Connections

How to connect battery units and power system cables to achieve an even
current sharing is shown in Figure 13.

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+
–
BU 6

BU 5

BU 4

+
–
BU 3

BU 2

BU 1

Communication Ge14051B

Figure 13 Examples of Battery Unit Power Cable Connections

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8 Maintenance

This section describes general maintenance of the battery unit.

8.1 Preventive Maintenance

If possible, keep the operating ambient environment temperature between +15
and +35°C.

Before cleaning the battery unit, the power must be switched off and the battery
unit must be in power-off state. Do not rinse the battery unit with water.

To clean the battery unit, use a dry cloth, vacuum cleaning, or compressed air.

8.2 EOL Management

The battery unit is designed for 10 years service life in standard operation.

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9 Transportation and Storage

This section describes the transportation and storage aspects of the battery unit
from the warehouse up to the time for installation at site.

Because of the characteristics of the battery unit, the environmental conditions

during transportation and storage must be met, to keep the performance of the
battery unit. The battery unit can be stored in a temperature between −20°C and
+50°C, with a recommended storage temperature of +25°C. At a storage
temperature of +40°C, storage time is decreased by 50%.

Never install battery blocks that have been dropped; it can cause visible or
invisible damages that may appear after some time.

Keep the battery unit away from water and condensation. Liquid entering the
battery unit can cause short circuits, electricity leakage, and connector corrosion.
Moist air entering the battery unit must be avoided. If the battery unit is exposed
to water or condensation, it must be considered faulty and is not to be used. Keep
the battery unit in humidity between 5% and 95%.

If the battery unit is stored for a longer period of time, it must be charged
regularly.

For detailed information regarding transportation and storage of lithium-ion

batteries, as well as safety and fire-fighting measures, refer to Manage Batteries.

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10 Standards and Regulations

This section presents a brief overview of standards, electromagnetic

compatibility, and product approval.

10.1 Product Safety Standards for Battery Unit

The battery unit complies with the following product safety standards:

— CE

— IEC 62368-1

— IEC 62 619

— UN38.3

10.2 EMC
The battery unit complies with the following EMC requirements:

— ETSI 300 386 V2.1.1

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