HINAESS PowerGem Plus 14.3kWh 51.2V LiFePO4 Low Voltage Battery
Overview of the HINAESS PowerGem Plus 14.3kWh Battery
The HINAESS PowerGem Plus 14.3kWh battery is a high-capacity low-voltage lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) energy storage solution designed for residential and light commercial solar and backup power systems. Operating at a nominal voltage of 51.2V, the PowerGem Plus battery combines high usable energy, long cycle life, and robust discharge capability in a wall-mounted format.
What the PowerGem Plus 14.3kWh Battery Is Designed to Do
The HINAESS PowerGem Plus battery stores DC electrical energy from solar generation or grid charging and supplies that energy to a compatible low-voltage inverter. It is designed to:
- Provide extended backup power during grid outages
- Support daily cycling in hybrid solar systems
- Handle higher household and small commercial loads
- Scale easily for larger energy storage requirements
What the PowerGem Plus Battery Is Not
The PowerGem Plus is a battery only and does not perform inverter functions. Specifically:
- It is not an inverter and cannot produce AC power
- It does not include MPPT charge controllers
- It does not connect directly to PV panels
- It must not be connected to high-voltage battery systems
System Type and Voltage Class
The HINAESS PowerGem Plus 14.3kWh battery is designed for 48V-class low-voltage battery systems. Electrical characteristics include:
- Nominal battery voltage: 51.2V
- Low-voltage DC battery architecture
- Compatible with a wide range of low-voltage hybrid and off-grid inverters
Battery Chemistry and Cell Technology
The battery uses ultra-safe lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells selected for thermal stability, long service life, and safety. The chemistry enables:
- High cycle counts under daily cycling
- Stable performance at higher discharge currents
- Improved safety compared to other lithium chemistries
Battery Management System and Protection
An intelligent battery management system is integrated into the PowerGem Plus battery to protect and optimize operation. BMS functions include:
- Over-charge and over-discharge protection
- Over-current and over-voltage protection
- High and low temperature protection
- Short-circuit and reverse connection protection
- Active cell balancing for improved lifespan
- Low state-of-charge protection
Charge and Discharge Performance
The PowerGem Plus battery is designed for demanding low-voltage inverter systems.
Charge Specifications
- Charge voltage: 56.5V
- Maximum continuous charge current: 140A
- Charge temperature range: -20°C to 55°C
Discharge Specifications
- Maximum continuous discharge current: 140A
- Peak discharge current: 160A (5 minutes)
- Peak discharge current: 200A (500 ms)
- Discharge temperature range: -20°C to 55°C
Scalability and Parallel Operation
The HINAESS PowerGem Plus battery supports large-scale expansion without additional external devices. Parallel features include:
- Up to 32 batteries connected in parallel
- Automatic addressing between battery units
- Hot recovery where a battery can drop offline and rejoin without stopping system operation
Communication and Inverter Compatibility
The battery communicates with compatible inverters using CAN and RS485 protocols. It is compatible with a wide range of inverter brands including Victron, Luxpower, Deye, Voltronic, SMA, Goodwe, Growatt, Sofar, Solark, SRNE, and Must.
Technical Specifications – HINAESS PowerGem Plus 14.3kWh Battery
- Battery chemistry: LiFePO4
- Nominal energy capacity: 14.3kWh
- Nominal capacity: 280Ah
- Nominal voltage: 51.2V
- Recommended depth of discharge: 90%
- Cycle life: 8000 cycles at 90% DOD, 0.5C, 25°C
Physical Specifications and Installation
The PowerGem Plus battery is designed for neat wall-mounted installation in utility or plant rooms.
- Installation type: Wall-mounted
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 900 × 475 × 238 mm
- Weight: 115 kg
- Ingress protection rating: IP20
Environmental Operating Limits
- Operating humidity: 5% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
- Operating temperature range: -20°C to 55°C
- Storage temperature range: -10°C to 35°C
Typical Applications for the PowerGem Plus Battery
- Residential backup power systems
- Hybrid solar energy storage systems
- High-capacity household energy storage
- Scalable low-voltage battery banks
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the PowerGem Plus different from smaller 10kWh batteries?
The PowerGem Plus offers a higher 14.3kWh capacity and significantly higher cycle life, allowing longer runtime and improved lifespan under daily cycling.
Can the PowerGem Plus support high inverter power output?
Yes. With up to 140A continuous and 200A peak discharge current, the battery can support larger low-voltage inverter loads when system limits are respected.
How many PowerGem Plus batteries can be connected together?
Up to 32 batteries can be connected in parallel without additional external devices, allowing very large low-voltage battery banks.
Is the PowerGem Plus suitable for daily cycling?
Yes. The battery is rated for 8000 cycles at 90% depth of discharge under standard test conditions.
Which inverter brands are compatible with this battery?
The battery is compatible with many low-voltage inverter brands including Victron, Luxpower, Deye, Goodwe, Growatt, Sofar, Solark, SRNE, SMA, Voltronic, and Must.
Does the battery include protection features?
Yes. The integrated BMS provides comprehensive protection including over-charge, over-discharge, over-current, over-temperature, and short-circuit protection.
Can a battery drop offline without shutting down the system?
Yes. The system supports automatic recovery where a battery can disconnect and reconnect without interrupting overall system operation.
Is the PowerGem Plus designed for wall mounting?
Yes. The battery is designed for neat wall-mounted installation using appropriate mounting hardware and structural support.
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