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All the Energy You Need!
Installation and operation manual for the
3Lion / 3Link LiFePO4 battery system.
Distributed in the UK by RoadPro Ltd,
7 Stephenson Close, Daventry, Northants, NN11 8RF, UK.
Tel: 01327 312233 Email: sales@roadpro.co.uk
www.roadpro.co.uk
Version 7.1 181010
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- Page 1 All the Energy You Need! Installation and operation manual for the 3Lion / 3Link LiFePO4 battery system. Distributed in the UK by RoadPro Ltd, 7 Stephenson Close, Daventry, Northants, NN11 8RF, UK. Tel: 01327 312233 Email: sales@roadpro.co.uk www.roadpro.co.uk Version 7.1 181010...
- Page 2 Neither NDS Energy nor RoadPro Ltd is responsible for any malfunctions due to improper use of the product, any installation errors or mistakes present in this...
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Page 3: Safety Notes
2. Safety Notes This manual serves as a guide for the installation, use and maintenance of the 3Lion + 3Link system. Whether you are the installer or the end user, please read this manual carefully and follow the instructions closely. ... - Page 4 If a LiFePO4 charging option is available (on most Votronic products, Sterling battery chargers and NDS products for example) always select it. If a LiFePO4 charging option is not available, selecting gel or AGM will also charge the battery without risk of damage but not to 100% state of charge.
- Page 5 4.1 Installation of the 3Link hub The 3Lion / 3Link system offers maximum performance when used with an alternator rated at 120 Amps or more and with a no-load voltage between 13.8V and 14.7V. No-load voltage is measured at the terminals of the engine battery, when the engine is on, the engine battery is fully charged, all the electrical equipment on the vehicle is off (lights, wipers, air-conditioner, etc.) and when the leisure battery is disconnected from the system.
- Page 6 The original electrical system of the motorhome can be represented in a basic manner as a relay that connects the engine battery (and thus the alternator) to the leisure battery when the vehicle’s engine is on (i.e. the alternator is in operation and signal D+ is active). As shown here: The installation of the 3Lion + 3Link is very straightforward.
- Page 7 3Link terminal 1. 2. If your engine is fitted with a smart alternator and you are using an NDS Power Service Gold unit as a battery- to-battery charger, connect the cable from terminal 6 of the Power Service Gold to terminal 2 of the 3Link.
- Page 8 The diagram below shows the completed installation in a vehicle with a smart alternator and a battery-to-battery charging system such as those supplied Votronic, NDS & Sterling. In all installations, for connections 01, 02 and 08 it is recommended that you use 35mm² cross- section cables, if the length of the connexion is 1 meter or less.
- Page 9 4.3 DISPLAY INSTALLATION The touch-screen display enables the user to see exactly how the 3Lion battery is performing. It’s simple to use and easy to install. NUMBER FUNCTION Touch screen display Hole for passage of communication cable 4 Holes for fixing the cover to the wall System to fix the display frame to the cover 1) Disassemble the display frame A) Slide the display’s frame upwards...
- Page 10 2) Position the back plate on the wall chosen for the installation. Mark the places where the holes for the fixing screws and the comms cable (minimum 7.2mm diameter) are to be made. 3) Drill the holes and screw the back plate to the wall using the supplied screws. Be careful that, once tightened, the screws do not protrude beyond the countersinks.
- Page 11 5) OPERATION OF THE DISPLAY The 3Lion / 3Link system allows for the automatic management and display of the battery status. By means of the display, you can interact with the system and see information such as voltage, current (charging with positive "+" sign, discharging with negative sign "-"), and state of charge.
- Page 12 Setting the date: Click on the keys until the desired value is reached, taking into account that the number on the left indicates the day, the central number indicates the month, and the number on the right indicates the last two digits of the year.
- Page 13 Pressing inside the battery symbol, the 3Lion battery display layout changes shape as shown in the following example. The voltage and current values for the 3Lion are displayed. The current can show negative values that indicates battery discharging, and positive values which is battery charging. In the latter case, the thunderbolt symbol is displayed, overlapping the bars of the battery.
- Page 14 ICON MEANING AND FUNCTIONS Shuts off the screen. If the screen is off, just click on any part of it to turn it back on. Allows you to decrease the value of the parameter in use. Allows you to increase the value of the parameter in use When displayed, this symbol indicates that the 3Lion battery is charging.
- Page 15 6. Charging To ensure maximum performance and the longest useful life, it’s essential that your 3Lion battery is charged correctly. When charging from 230V, it is recommended to use a special LiFePo4 lithium battery charger. However, you can use a mains battery charger for AGM/GEL batteries, as long as the maximum voltage supplied by it does not exceed 14.5 V.
- Page 16 8. Operation check Once the system is installed, you can test its functionality by performing the following tests: With the engine switched off, and with all the equipment powered off, check that the voltage shown on the display relative to the 3Lion battery, is equal to the voltage measured with the tester positioned on the 3Lion poles (tolerance of ±...
- Page 17 10. Technical Specifications Technical characteristics of the 3Lion battery Model 3L-100 3L-100B 3L-100-P 3L-150-P Rated tension 12.8Vdc 12.8Vdc 12.8Vdc 12.8Vdc Nominal capacity 25 °C 100Ah 100Ah 100Ah 150Ah Nominal energy 25 °C 1280Wh 1280Wh 1280Wh 1920Wh Cell number Chemistry LiFePo4 LiFePo4 LiFePo4 LiFePo4...
- Page 18 11. Technical characteristics of the 3Link Working voltage 12V (9V-18V) Average consumption 3mA@12V@ active device, 1mA @ 12V @ device in standby mode 200A Maximum current supported Working temperatures When discharging: -20°C/+65°C. When charging +1°C/+65°C. 30mA Maximum current, AUX output Current range -200A/+ 200A ±...
- Page 19 In the event of a 3Lion and/or 3Link failure, the customer may contact an Authorized Centre or contact NDS Energy S.r.l. directly. In case of replacement, the warranty period remains as the initial date indicated on the warranty certificate.
- Page 20 RoadPro Ltd, 7 Stephenson Close, Daventry, NN11 8RF, UK Or by email to: sales@roadpro.co.uk For enquiries in other countries, please contact: NDS ENERGY S.r.l. Via G. Pascoli, 169 - 65010 Cappelle sul Tavo (PE) Italy Phone: +39 085 4470396 - Fax: +39 085 9507049 www.ndsenergy.it - commer@ndsenergy.it...
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