Victron energy Peak Power Pack User Manual

Peak Power Pack

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You now have the instruction manual in front of you that comes with the Peak Power
Pack of VICTRON ENERGY B.V.

The Peak Power Pack is a Li-ion battery pack with intrinsically safe LiFePO4 cells and a
built in charger. The Peak Power Pack is a light weight battery pack with a nominal
voltage of 12V, that can deliver very high currents, so that it can be used for example
for caravan movers, which would otherwise need a large heavy lead-acid battery.
Charging the Peak Power Pack can be done by the included power adapter, but also by
the additional 12V input. If the Peak Power Pack has been built in a caravan, it can be
charged by the car battery/dynamo or by a solar panel.

We advise you to carefully read this instruction manual as well as to observe the Safety
Instructions before taking the Peak Power Pack into operation.

1. SYMBOLS

The followings show the symbols used.

A triangle containing an exclamation mark indicates important
information in these operating instructions which is to be strictly
followed.

Read instruction manual.

Don’t connect in series to get a higher voltage. (The overload and
short circuit protections might fail.)

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Don’t use or store at temperatures above 50 ºC.

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Don’t throw into fire.

Don’t expose to rain.

Apparatuses containing hazardous substances are marked by this
symbol. This symbol also indicates that it is prohibited to dispose
of these apparatuses in the household waste. You can return
these apparatuses free of charge to the collection points in your
community or to the supplier of the apparatus. You thus fulfil the

legal requirements and make your contribution to the
protection of the environment!

The apparatus contains materials that can be recycled.

This equipment is CE-tested

The apparatus fulfils the European E1 mark.

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2. DESIGN / SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal output voltage: 12,8 Vdc
Maximum output voltage: 14,4 Vdc
Max. output current (continuous): 80 A
Max. output current (for 2 seconds): 140 A
Input voltage: 11,0V..14,8V
Max. input current
For power adapter input: 1 A
For fastons input: 5 A

Cell type: 26650 LiFePO4 Li-ion

Capacity 8.8 Ah

113 Wh

Overall weight 2,1 kg

Max. charge time by power adapter 16 hours

Max. charge time by car dynamo/battery 4 hours

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Max. charge time by 30W solar panel in
optimal circumstances

Protections: - protected against short circuit

- protected against overload

- protected against overvoltage

- protected against under voltage (deep discharge)

- protected against high temperatures

- protected against low temperatures
Efficiency of internal charger: min. 80% (at max. charge current)
Power adapter (included): input: 100...240Vac, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A max

output:12Vdc, 1A, 12W

Dimensions: height 103 x width 199 x depth 195 mm

Ambient temperature
at charge: 5 °C to +40 °C
at discharge: -20 °C to +40 °C
at storage: -10 °C … +30 °C.
International Protection class: IP 21 (only for wall mounting and connections down)

4,5 hours

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Relative air humidity: max. 95 % (non condensing)

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read the manual and the Safety Instructions.
The Peak Power Pack may only be charged by the included power adapter or by

the (Dcin) fastons. The Peak Power Pack may not be charged by the output

terminals.
The Peak Power Pack can deliver very high currents (up to 200A for 2

seconds). Therefore the cable to the load (f.e. caravan mover) must be able to
conduct 200A current. If you use a low power load (such as lights), you must
install a fuse with low current rating in the output line close to the Peak Power
Pack.

The Peak Power Pack must not be connected in series with another Peak
Power Pack (or other battery) to get a higher voltage. The internal switches
are not able to disconnect a higher series voltage in case of short circuit or
overload or deep discharge.

Never open or disassemble the Peak Power Pack.

If the Peak Power Pack has been damaged, it must not be used anymore.

Don’t short circuit the Peak Power Pack.
Don’t put the Peak Power Pack into fire.

Don’t use or store the Peak Power Pack at temperatures above 50 ºC
Don’t expose the Peak Power Pack to rain.

Don’t use another power adapter, than the one included.
The Peak Power Pack should not be used by children or by people, who don’t have

experience or knowledge to use it. The user must have enough competency to
install it. Otherwise he must ask for help by qualified personnel. This device is not a
toy for children.

If the charger does not operate properly then you should first note which failure
indication you observe, and then you can contact the service department of your
supplier/dealer.

If this safety instruction, as well as the instruction manual, is ignored then VICTRON
ENERGY B.V. will not be liable for any failure, in addition a possible guarantee
cannot be claimed.

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4. BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS

After purchase, the

Peak Power Pack

must be fully

charged. (At the

P

eak

If the

Peak Power Pack

is not in use, it must nevertheless be fully charged

but must be

not to

After every trip, the batteries should be charged. (There is no memory effect in case
of partial charge.)

Power Pack the production week and year are printed. Within one year after
that date the Peak Power Pack must be charged.)

every 12 months.

During winter store, the Peak Power Pack may be left in the caravan,
charged before.

Charging overnight is possible.
Although the Peak Power Pack can be deep discharged, it is recommended

discharge very deeply, because this shortens lifetime. However, if this happens, it
is recommended to charge the batteries as soon as possible in order to reduce
battery damage.

In case of any questions, you can contact your supplier/dealer.

5. SETUP OF THE PEAK POWER PACK

When placing the Peak Power Pack it should be observed that it has sufficient ventilation all
around. A space of at least 10 cm should be allowed.

If there is not sufficient ventilation or the temperature is too high, the Peak Power Pack will
indicate an error and switch off.

The cabinet is made of plastic and suitable to be mounted on the wall or to be used as a
table model.

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6. CONNECTING CONDITIONS

 Output to the load (caravan mover etc.)
 Power adapter
 Input (car, solar panel etc.)
 External start push button

6.1 Connection of the output

At the output terminals (1+ and 1-) the plus and minus cables to the load (f.e. caravan
mover) can be mounted with M6 screws. (Pay attention to the polarity.) Pay attention, that
these cables must be as short as possible (to prevent voltage loss) and thick enough to
(shortly) conduct a 200A current.

If a low power load (such as lights) is connected to the output terminals as well, a fuse with
low current rating (f.e. 10A) must be mounted in the positive(+) wire. If you don’t do this and
a short circuit occurs, the Peak Power Pack will not switch off and the wires can blow and/or
fire can be caused.

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It is important to use two screw
wrenches for mounting the cables, to
prevent forces to the Peak Power Pack,
which might damage internal
components

The maximum bolting torque is 6 Nm.

6.2 Connection of the power adapter (DC in)

At the input connection (2), the supplied 12Vdc, 1A, power adapter can be connected, so
that the Peak Power Pack can be charged from the mains. The power adapter has to be
connected to the mains socket-outlet.

6.3 Connection of the input (+ DC in -)

A 12Vdc voltage supply can be connected to the input
connection (3+ and 3- fastons), such as a 12V car
voltage (so that the Peak Power Pack is charged from
the car dynamo/battery) or a 12Vdc solar panel.

The wires to this connection must be fetched twice
through the supplied ferrite ring to prevent that the Peak
Power Pack during charge might cause radio jam. The
ferrite ring must be located close to the Peak Power
Pack.

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6.4 Connection of an external push button

An external push button can be connected to the input connection (4a and 4b fastons). This
can be useful if the Peak Power Pack is mounted out of easy reach. This external push
button must be normally open. This push button has the same function as the internal push
button near the LEDs.

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7. TAKING THE PEAK POWER PACK INTO OPERATION

If an input voltage is present at the “DC in” (power adapter or fastons input), the Peak
Power Pack will automatically start charging. If the input voltage is interrupted (or a failure
occurs), charging will be stopped automatically.

The output voltage can be switched on by the push button.
The push button beside the LEDs has two functions:

• Switch the output voltage on/off. (If the output voltage is switched off during charge
process, the charge process will continue.)

• Clear a failure, that is being indicated by blinking LEDs.

(The external push button has the same function as the internal push button near the
LEDs.)

If there is no input voltage and the output current is lower than 1A for 15 minutes, the Peak
Power Pack will automatically switch off the output voltage.

(Switch off by the push button is also possible of course.)

8. INDICATIONS

The orange LED indicates if the Peak Power Pack is being charged.
The green LED indicates if the output is switched on.

Orange LED Green LED

Peak Power Pack off
Peak Power Pack being

discharged.
Peak Power Pack being charged.
Peak Power Pack being charged.
Peak Power Pack fully charged.
Peak Power Pack fully charged.
Failure

 = Off
 = On

 = Slow blinking (2 seconds on, 2 seconds off)
 = Fast blinking (½ second on, ½ second off)

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 
 


 

 


 





Ouput off
Ouput on.

Ouput on.
Ouput off.
Ouput on.
Ouput off.
Ouput off.

9. FAILURE REPORT INDICATIONS

In case of a failure, both LED’s blink a number of times followed by one second pause.
This number indicates which failure has occurred.

Number of times the
LED’s blink followed by
a short rest

1 Deep discharge Charge *)

2 The battery temperature is too

3 The battery temperature is too

4 The temperature of the

5 Ouput current too high

6 Short circuit Check cables / wiring
7 Short circuit Check cables / wiring
8 Input voltage too high Check cables / wiring
9 Charge from output terminals Check cables / wiring

10..18 Other problem Consult your

If the problem has been solved, the failure indication can be cleared by pushing the push
button.

*) If the Peak Power Pack is used for a caravan mover, it is important that the mover is not
turned more tighten to the wheels than required. Otherwise the power consumption can be
double and the driving time halved. Also the tubes of the caravan must not be soft and the
weight at the front wheel must not be much, to avoid excessive power consumption.

10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The Peak Power Pack can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning
agents.

The Peak Power Pack is maintenance-free.

Failure description Remedy

high

low for charging. (below 0 °C)

electronics is too high

(overload)

Cool down

Move to a room with
temperature above 0 °C

Cool down

supplier/dealer

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11. REPORTING SERVICE

When reporting the service department of your supplier/dealer you should always report the
following data:

a) Type of Peak Power Pack (article number, Wh, Ah)
b) Which LED’s are lighting or which are not lighting?
c) What is your application?
d) When did you observe the failure report?
e) When was the Peak Power Pack taken into operation?

12. TRANSPORT / SHIPMENT

12.1 Transport / shipment over the road

If the Peak Power Pack is shipped by a transport service over the road, the Peak Power
Pack must be packaged in accordance to the norm UN3480 (class 9). In this norm you can
read f.e. which warning stickers must be on the package.

For transport over the road by your own, only the safety instructions mentioned in the
previous chapters must be kept.

12.2 Transport by air

If the Peak Power Pack is transported by air, this may only be done by a person or firm, that
has an IATA (Dangerous Goods Regulations) certificate and also has an IATA (Dangerous
Goods Regulations) shipping allowance. See:

www.iata.org

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Peak Power Pack FAQ List

Question

Answer

Subdivided into:
I. Charging
II. Maintenance
III. Use
IV. Technology
V. Installation/Connection
VI. Interesting facts

We obviously recommend the "future" Victron Energy Peak Power Pack user to
carefully read the manual so as to make optimal use of the Victron Energy PPP. The
following FAQ list is to be used as a supplement to the manual.

1. How much does a PPP demand from
the car's dynamo?

2. How can the PPP be charged? a. Using the included 230V charger

3. Is the PPP already fully charged at the
time of purchase?

4. To what extent and/or to what
percentage is the PPP factory charged?

5. How many Amperes are at least
required in order to charge the PPP at
the camping site?

6. Can the PPP be charged both by
means of a solar panel and a car
charger?

I. CHARGING

Max. 5A. This depends on the
voltage.

(12V, 1A). Duration approx. 14 hours
b. Using a solar panel. The device
will automatically transform excess or
insufficient voltage into the correct
charge voltage. Charge duration
approx. 4.5 hours for a 30W panel in
full sunlight. The PPP checks if the
solar panel is delivering sufficient
power every fifteen minutes. This
should be at least 200 milliamperes,
which means there has to be
sufficient sunshine. As long as the
PPP does not receive 200 mA, it will
not be charged.
c. From the car. The PPP will charge
with the correct charge voltage by
means of the built-in converter.
Charge duration from empty to fully
charged approx. 4 hours (from empty
to 100% charged).
No.

60%..80%

The mains adapter uses a maximum
of 0.08A (which is extremely low). So
1A is more than sufficient.

No, if the PPP is charged by means
of a solar panel, it cannot also be
charged by means of the car.
However, a combination with the

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230V connection is possible. If
nevertheless you wish to connect
both the car charger and the solar
panel, you will have to use a diode
bridge in order to avoid return. The
manufacturer however advises to use
either the solar panel connection or

1. What should I do when I garage my

II. MAINTENANCE

caravan for the winter?

2. What is the service life? Under normal use the service life is

3. What happens in case of full

discharge?

4. Is it harmful to always charge the PPP

for just a short time?

5. How do I store my PPP? Storage: the colder, the longer the

6. What if I accidentally drop the PPP? The device complies with UN tests,

7. Can the PPP be repaired if it is

defective?

III. USE

1. Is it possible to start a car using the

PPP?

2. Does the PPP disconnect

automatically?

3. How long can I drive my Mover? This depends on the type of mover,

4. How do I know the PPP is fully

charged?

5. Is the PPP also suitable for a double-

axle trailer?

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the car connection.

Fully charge before the winter break.
No noticeable loss after 1 year.

7-10 years.
In that case, the PPP automatically
disconnects.
No, the PPP has no memory effect.

service life. Use: the hotter, the
higher its performance.

including shock and vibration tests.
No dangerous situation will occur.
However, its correct operation can no
longer be guaranteed in all cases.
This depends on the situation. We
can read out the last 25
charge/discharge messages and the
last 6 error messages enabling us to
establish, for instance, the charge
duration, use, etc.

Probably, although this has not been
tested. In any case, this is not
possible using the normal installation.
Yes, if the discharge current never
exceeds 1 A during 24 hours. The
PPP can be restarted with the push
button on the unit, or with an external
push button (see section 6.4)

the weight of the caravan and the
surface. As an average value you
can assume: approx. 10 minutes for a
caravan of approx. 1600 kg on a
decent surface.
The orange LED will turn solid.

Yes, but in that case we advise you
to use 2 PPPs.