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Fox ESS EP5 Plus Battery Module
- Brand
- Fox ESS
- Model
- EP5 Plus
- SKU / part number
- ?
- Category
- Batteries
Energy and chemistry
| Nominal voltage | 192 V[1] |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 30 Ah[1] |
| Nominal energy | 5.76 kWh[1] |
| Usable energy | 5.18 kWh[1] |
| Chemistry | Lithium Iron Phosphate[1] |
| Cell format | ? |
Charge and discharge
| Continuous charge current | 30 A[1] |
|---|---|
| Continuous discharge current | 30 A[1] |
| Maximum charge current | ? |
| Maximum discharge current | ? |
| Peak charge current | 36 A[1] |
| Peak discharge current | 65 A[1] |
| Continuous output power | ? |
| Peak output | ? |
| Maximum charge voltage | ? |
| Charge cutoff voltage | ? |
| Discharge cutoff voltage | ? |
BMS and communication
| BMS continuous current | ? |
|---|---|
| Communication protocols | CAN[1] |
| Wireless monitoring | ? |
| Inverter compatibility | ? |
Operating temperature
| Charging temperature | 0 to 55 °C[1] |
|---|---|
| Discharging temperature | -10 to 55 °C[1] |
| Storage temperature | 0 to 35 °C[1] |
| Self-heating | ? |
Mechanical and mounting
| Dimensions | 185 D × 380 W × 640 H mm[1] |
|---|---|
| Weight | 51 kg / 112.44 lb[1] |
| Terminals | ? |
| Mounting / format | ? |
| Enclosure rating (IP) | IP65[1] |
Installation (from the manual)
Torque
| Main terminal torque | ? |
|---|---|
| Communication terminal torque | ? |
| Ground terminal torque | 2 N·m(17.7 in-lb*)[1] |
Protection
| Fuse or breaker | PDF page 12: Power switch, battery charge and discharge circuit switch.; PDF page 48: The battery system includes an automatic low-temperature protection feature. It proactively manages the battery to maintain adequate charge, extending standby time when temperatures drop.; PDF page 7: Caution, risk of electric shock, energy storage timed discharge(＜1minute).; PDF page 13: Battery protection: Internal Short Circuit, Over Voltage, Over Current, Over Temp, Under Voltage.[1] |
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Clearances and orientation
| Installation clearances | PDF pages 22, 32: Make sure to leave a space of at least 300 mm. A clearance of at least 300 mm must be left around the battery pack for proper cooling.; PDF pages 22, 32: The safety clearance for equipment installation must comply with local regulations.; PDF pages 22, 32: The battery system must be kept at least 2 meters away from heat sources.; PDF pages 22, 32: Standing Mounting:; PDF pages 22, 32: Wall Mounting:; PDF pages 22, 32: ≥300mm; PDF pages 22, 32: ≥70mm; PDF pages 22, 32: H=220mm; PDF pages 22, 32: H≥290mm[1] |
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| Mounting orientation | PDF pages 22, 24, 32, 34: Standing Mounting:; PDF pages 22, 24, 32, 34: Wall Mounting:; PDF pages 22, 24, 32, 34: Do not install the battery in a forward tilt, backward tilt, lateral tilt, horizontal position, or upside-down position.[1] |
Grounding
| Grounding | PDF pages 12, 25, 30, 35, 40: This terminal is used to connect the battery to the earth for safety purposes.; PDF pages 12, 25, 30, 35, 40: In parallel mode, this terminal can also be used to connect to parallel battery.; PDF pages 12, 25, 30, 35, 40: Please ensure that all the batteries are grounded properly.; PDF pages 12, 25, 30, 35, 40: Use screw (G2) to connect ground cable (K2) to the ground point.; PDF pages 12, 25, 30, 35, 40: M5; PDF pages 12, 25, 30, 35, 40: 2N·m; PDF pages 28, 38: Connect the Ground Cable (K2) from the ground terminal of the Main battery (left side of the battery) to the ground terminal of the next battery (right side of the battery), and continue the same connection until the ground terminal of the last battery (left side of the battery).[1] |
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Communication
| Communication ports | PDF pages 24, 34: Insert the 2 Parallel Plugs (I2) into the LINK IN and LINK OUT ports respectively.; PDF pages 11, 12: Communication parallel interface (LINK IN, LINK OUT) and communication interface to inverter (CAN); PDF pages 11, 12: Network interface description: LINK IN is connected to the upper battery module, LINK OUT is connected to the lower battery module. PCS is the communication interface to the inverter.; PDF pages 11, 12: CAT.5E[1] |
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| Address / DIP setting | Insert the Parallel Plug (I2) into the LINK IN port, this battery is defined as the Main battery (whichever battery can be set as the Main).[1] |
Not in the manual: Conductors
System limits
| Maximum parallel units | ? |
|---|---|
| Series connection | ? |
| Maximum system energy | ? |
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