Victron Pylontech US5000C User Manual

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Victron & Pylontech UP2500, US2000, US3000, US2000C, US3000C, US5000, US5000B, US5000C, Pelio-L, UP5000,
Phantom-S, Force-L1 & L2
Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/
Victron & Pylontech UP2500, US2000,
US3000, US2000C, US3000C, US5000,
US5000B, US5000C, Pelio-L, UP5000,
Phantom-S, Force-L1 & L2
The combination of Victron products with Pylontech lithium batteries has been tested and certified by
the Victron and Pylontech R&D departments.
General information about the battery is found in Pylontech's documentation.
This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the product manual supplied by Pylontech. It
provides additional and specific information regarding integration with Victron systems.
The Pylontech includes a Battery Management System (BMS) with each battery module. This
interfaces with the Victron GX device and can support multiple battery modules connected in parallel.
1. Product & system compatibility
Battery UP2500*
US2000
(Plus/C)
US3000(C)
UP5000 &
US5000(B)
US5000C &
Pelio-L
Force-L1 &
L2
Nominal voltage 24V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V
Module capacity 2.55 kWh 2.4 kWh 3.5 kWh 4.8 kwh 5.12kWh 3.55 kWh
Minimum Venus
firmware
v2.40 v2.20 v2.20 v2.20 imminent v2.20
* Note that UP2500 came in two versions, UP2500NA01V00101 does not have a CANBUS port, and IS
NOT supported by Victron. UP2500NB01V00101 released April 2020 has the CANBUS port and IS
supported.
1.1 Offgrid, Backup and Energy Storage Systems are possible
Victron + Pylontech can be used for the following system types:

Victron Pylontech US5000C Specifications

General

Battery Type	Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Nominal Capacity	100 Ah
Storage Temperature Range	-20°C to 60°C
Communication Interface	CAN, RS485
Warranty	10 years
Scalability	Up to 16 units in parallel
Maximum Continuous Discharge Current	100 A
Peak Discharge Current (3 seconds)	150 A
Protection Class	IP20
Nominal Voltage	48V
Cycle Life	6000 cycles at 80% DoD

Summary

Product and System Compatibility

GX Device Requirement for Pylontech Batteries

Essential requirement of a GX device for Pylontech battery communication and control.

Compatible Victron Inverters for Pylontech

Lists compatible Victron VE.Bus inverter/chargers for Pylontech batteries.

Compatible Victron MPPT Chargers

Details compatibility of Victron VE.Direct BlueSolar and SmartSolar MPPT chargers.

Minimum Battery Sizing Recommendations

CAN-bus Wiring for Pylontech Batteries

GX Device Settings for Pylontech

VEConfigure Settings for Pylontech

VEConfigure General Tab Settings

Configures general settings for Pylontech batteries in VEConfigure.

VEConfigure Charge Settings

Sets charging parameters like battery type, curve, and voltages.

VEConfigure Inverter Settings

Adjusts inverter settings like DC input low shut-down and restart voltages.

ESS System Settings for Pylontech

Configures Pylontech battery settings specifically for ESS systems.

VE.Direct MPPT Settings

Example Wiring Diagram

Troubleshooting Pylontech Systems

Pylontech FAQ and Known Issues

Further Information and Resources