Renogy B-Van Lithium V6R User Manual

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B-Van Lithium Operation Manual
V6R 10/26/2023
Table of Contents
Must Read Before Operating ........................................................................................................ 2
Quick Startup ............................................................................................................................... 2
Renogy System YouTube Video .................................................................................................... 2
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 3
Powering Down – Storage and Service ........................................................................................ 3
Storage and Cold Weather Recovery ............................................................................................ 4
System Flow Chart (MY24) .......................................................................................................... 6
System Flow Chart (Pre-MY24) .................................................................................................... 7
51.2V 210Ah Lithium Battery ....................................................................................................... 8
Battery Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 12
Inverter Charger ........................................................................................................................ 21
Rover Boost Charge Controller (Exterior Solar Blanket) ............................................................ 24
APS-500 Alternator Regulator .................................................................................................... 25
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ............................................................................................ 26
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................... 30
System History: Lithium System Component Configurations .................................................... 37

Renogy B-Van Lithium V6R Specifications

General

Nominal Voltage	12.8V
IP Rating	IP65
Cycle Life	4000 cycles at 80% DoD
Chemistry	LiFePO4
Terminal Type	M8
Warranty	5 years

Summary

Must Read Before Operating

Quick Startup

Renogy System YouTube Video

Getting Started

Powering Down – Storage and Service

Storage and Cold Weather Recovery

System Flow Chart (MY24)

System Flow Chart (Pre-MY24)

51.2V 210Ah Lithium Battery

Switch Operation

Instructions for turning the battery on/off using its switches.

Heating Function Operation

Explanation of the battery's automatic heating function in cold weather.

Charging Battery

Process and parameters for charging the lithium battery.

Discharging Battery

Recovery Process

Battery Maintenance

Cold Weather Recovery

Cycling the Battery

Calibrating New or Replaced Batteries

Cell Imbalance

Clearing Cell Imbalance

Battery Monitor

A: Battery Operation Status

Explains the status indicators for battery operation and charging.

B: State of Charge (SOC%)

C: Cell Voltages

D: System Voltage and Total Current

E: Cell Temperatures

Battery Management System

BMS Warnings & Protections

Battery 101

SOC Quick Reference for discharge

Chart for typical load SOC percentages for discharge.

Inverter Charger

Hybrid Charging

Explanation of the recommended Hybrid Charging mode.

Renogy BT-2 Bluetooth Module

Inverter Settings

Power Shore Settings

Inverter Fault Codes

Rooftop Solar Array

Rover Boost Charge Controller (Exterior Solar Blanket)

Battery Setup

How to configure the Rover Boost for battery type.

LED Indicators

Explanation of LED indicators on the Rover Boost.

APS-500 Alternator Regulator

APS-500 Alternator Regulator Codes

Table of error codes for the APS-500 regulator.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long does it take to fully charge the Lithium Battery?

Factors affecting battery charging time.

What is my Battery Operation Status?

Explanation of the battery status indicators.

How do I verify that the Lithium Battery is charging?

If my Lithium Battery has a fault, what do I need to do?

How do I verify my shore power is charging on the inverter?

How do I verify my rooftop solar power is charging?

Why is my Alternator not charging the battery?

What needs to be done to clear Charge Low Temperature Warning and/or Protection?

Does my battery draw power to heat the battery in cold weather?

What do I need to do if my battery goes into Battery Over-Voltage or Cell Over-Voltage Protection Mode?

What do I need to do if my battery goes into Battery Under-Voltage or Cell Under-Voltage Protection Mode?

Why is the SOC% (State of Charge) not showing on the Firefly Screen?

Troubleshooting Guide

Cell Imbalance

Troubleshooting steps for cell imbalance.

Battery/Cell under-voltage Warning on Samkoon

Troubleshooting under-voltage warnings on the Samkoon screen.

Battery/Cell over-voltage Warning on Samkoon

Charge Low Temperature Warning on Samkoon

Inverter/charger

Firefly multiplex control system

Alternator charging system

48V Air Conditioner

Rover Boost Charge Controller (Optional Solar Blanket)

Solar (Rooftop Panels)

System History: Lithium System Component Configurations

Lithium Battery

History and updates for the Lithium Battery component.

G4 Tap

History of G4 Tap configurations and communication errors.

Alternator Regulator

History of Alternator Regulator firmware versions and updates.

Alternator

Inverter

Victron Solar Charger

High Idle Start Stop (HISS)

Rover Boost Solar Charger