RS Series
High performance Battery
The RS 230 lithium-ion battery offers high performance together with the highest safety standards. This LiFePO4 based battery module contains a professional liquid thermal management system and a unique patented cell level propagation protection system. The combination of these safety and performance features make the RS battery suitable for large energy storage applications as well as smaller peak power packs. This makes the RS Series an extraordinary high performance battery module for hybrid or electric vehicles, vessels, industrial machinery and solar off-grid applications. Thanks to the modular design, easily create 48 up to 900 Vdc systems to power all sorts of applications.
▶ 3rd generation LiFePO4 chemistry
▶ Liquid Thermal Management
▶ Cell Level Propagation Protection System
▶ Pressure Relief Valve with Gas Exhaust
▶ Steel IP65 Enclosure
▶ High Voltage Interlock Circuit
▶ Integrated BMS
High Performance Battery
The RS 230 LFP battery offers high performance together with the highest safety standards. This LiFePO4 based battery module contains a professional liquid thermal management system and a unique patented cell level propagation protection system.
The combination of these safety and performance features make the RS battery suitable for large energy storage applications as well as smaller peak power packs. This makes the RS 230 an extraordinary high performance battery module for hybrid or electric vehicles, vessels, industrial machinery and solar off-grid applications.
Thanks to the modular design, easily create 48 up to 900 Vdc systems to power all sorts of applications.
▶ 3rd generation LiFePO4 chemistry
▶ Liquid Thermal Management
▶ Cell Level Propagation Protection System
▶ Pressure Relief Valve with Gas Exhaust
▶ Steel IP65 Enclosure
▶ High Voltage Interlock Circuit
▶ Integrated BMS
Modular Rack System
To ensure a neat installation, use the modular rack system for the RS batteries. This rack includes the exhaust ducting and liquid cooling manifolds. It is designed with a slide-in mechanism, in such a way that only front access is needed. As a result, the installation is easy and front-side-only. The rack can be configured in different dimensions. It is offered as a kit, which makes it suitable for use in existing spaces in any application. In other words, minimal integration engineering is required.
Modular design Integrated exhaust system Offered as a kit Liquid cooling and PPS manifolds Module slide-in Easy front-only installation
Modular Rack System
To ensure a neat installation, use the modular rack system for the RS batteries. This rack includes the exhaust ducting and liquid cooling manifolds. It is designed with a slide-in mechanism, in such a way that only front access is needed. As a result, the installation is easy and front-side-only. The rack can be configured in different dimensions. It is offered as a kit, which makes it suitable for use in existing spaces in any application. In other words, minimal integration engineering is required.
Modular design Integrated exhaust system Offered as a kit Liquid cooling and PPS manifolds Module slide-in Easy front-only installation
Exhaust System
A patented pressure relief exhaust connection is fitted in each RS battery. In case of a thermal runaway, the exhaust system automatically channels the released gasses to a safe area.
Propagation System
The battery enclosure includes a PPS connection. In case of a single cell thermal runaway event, this propagation protection system fills the battery with a fluid to remove the heat as quickly as possible. By doing so, this mechanism prevents other cells from overheating. This solution mitigates the risk of large uncontrolled battery fires.
Battery Management System
To ensure a high safety standard, each RS 230 battery module comes with an integrated Battery Management System. This is an intelligent electronic module called a slave BMS. This slave BMS measures all cell voltages and temperatures inside the battery module. It controls balancing on both cell and module level, which is unique in the market. The slave BMS in each battery module communicates with an MG Master BMS. Via a galvanic isolated CAN-Bus the MG Master collects and monitors the status of all battery modules. If the measured values from a battery module exceed the limit, the MG Master will automatically take action to protect all of the connected battery modules.
Redundant System
System flexibility is one of the key features of all MG products. Combine the RS High Performance Batteries together with one or more MG Masters and create a powerful system for a complete range of applications. The RS battery modules can be connected in series and in parallel to meet the required system voltage and capacity. The possible voltage range for a single string is 51 Vdc up to 900 Vdc. Connect multiple strings in parallel to increase the capacity of your battery bank.
In order to create a redundant system, connect two or more MG Masters in parallel and use the SmartLink MX. The MG SmartLink MX and PLC provide the necessary controls to start, stop and reset the battery system. It also makes combined battery data available in such a way that parallel connected systems are shown as one battery bank.
Redundant System
System flexibility is one of the key features of all MG products. Combine the RS High Performance Batteries together with one or more MG Masters and create a powerful system for a complete range of applications. The RS battery modules can be connected in series and in parallel to meet the required system voltage and capacity. The possible voltage range for a single string is 51 Vdc up to 900 Vdc. Connect multiple strings in parallel to increase the capacity of your battery bank.
In order to create a redundant system, connect two or more MG Masters in parallel and use the SmartLink MX. The MG SmartLink MX and PLC provide the necessary controls to start, stop and reset the battery system. It also makes combined battery data available in such a way that parallel connected systems are shown as one battery bank.
Thermal Management
Thermal management guarantees the high performance of the RS Series. The RS 230 battery module is equipped with a unique fluid based thermal management system. The integrated liquid cooling actively cools or heats all battery cells. This ensures that the battery cells are kept within a predefined temperature window.
The thermal management system maintains an equal temperature across the entire system. Managing the temperature results in an improved cycle life and overall performance. Compared to air cooled modules, the liquid cooling controls the temperature of the battery cells. The active cooling ensures the battery module is quickly ready for the next charge or discharge cycle.
▶ Consistent Battery Temperature
▶ Liquid Heating and Cooling
▶ Extended Cycle Life
▶ High Peak Charge and Discharge Currents
Thermal
Management
Thermal management guarantees the high performance of the RS Series. The RS 230 battery module is equipped with a unique fluid based thermal management system. The integrated liquid cooling actively cools or heats all battery cells. This ensures that the battery cells are kept within a predefined temperature window.
The thermal management system maintains an equal temperature across the entire system. Managing the temperature results in an improved cycle life and overall performance. Compared to air cooled modules, the liquid cooling controls the temperature of the battery cells. The active cooling ensures the battery module is quickly ready for the next charge or discharge cycle.
▶ Consistent Battery Temperature
▶ Liquid Heating and Cooling
▶ Extended Cycle Life
▶ High Peak Charge and Discharge Currents
High Performance Battery Certification
The RS 230 battery module complies with several type approvals and standards. For marine applications Lloyds type approval is in progress. This type approval consists of several mechanical, thermal and electrical tests and also requires a quality system, audits and functional safety on product level. ES-Trin regulations IEC-EN 62619 and IEC-EN 62620 are also in progress. In addition, the battery modules are tested following the UN38.3 transportation tests for lithium-ion batteries. These standards include safety and performance tests on both cell and module level including the battery management system.
RS Certification
The RS Series battery modules comply with several type approvals and standards. For marine applications DNV-GL type approval is in progress. This type approval consists of several mechanical, thermal and electrical tests and also requires a quality system, audits and functional safety on product level. In addition, the battery modules are tested following the UN38.3 transportation tests for lithium-ion batteries. ES-Trin regulations IEC-EN 62619 and IEC-EN 62620 are also in progress. These standards include safety and performance tests on both cell and module level including the battery management system.
Robust enclosure: Steel high IP rated enclosure, to protect the battery cells from moisture and mechanical abuse.
2 of 8Power connections: High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL).
3 of 8CAN-Bus: Data connection to MG Master BMS.
4 of 8 Liquid Cooling: Cooling connections to provide high performance and safety. 5 of 8 PPS: Patented Propagation Protection System (PPS). 6 of 8Gas exhaust including pressure relief.
7 of 8Lithium-ion LFP: High performance and safe battery chemistry
8 of 8Product Features
Robust Enclosure: Steel high IP rated enclosure to protect the battery cells from moisture and mechanical abuse.
1 of 8Power connections: High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL).
2 of 8CAN-Bus: Data connection to MG Master BMS.
3 of 8Liquid Cooling: Cooling connections to provide high performance and safety.
4 of 8PPS: Patented Propagation Protection System (PPS).
5 of 8Gas exhaust: Gas exhaust including pressure relief.
6 of 8Lithium-ion LFP: High performance and safe battery chemistry
7 of 8Lifting Handles
Lifting points designed to make handling and lifting easier and safer.
8 of 8Product Features
System Schematics
These schematics are examples and not meant for installation purposes. The information is carefully checked and is considered to be reliable, however MG Energy Systems assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
Technical Specifications
RS 230
51.2 V / 230 Ah
| Technology | 3rd Generation LiFePO4 |
| Nominal voltage | 51.2 V |
| Nominal capacity | 230 Ah |
| Nominal energy | 11.8 kWh |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Technical specifications | MGRSLFP16S1P230 – 51.2 V / 230 Ah |
| Technology | 3rd Generation LiFePO4 |
| Cell configuration | 16S1P |
| Nominal voltage | 51.2 V |
| Nominal capacity | 230 Ah |
| Nominal energy | 11.8 kWh |
| Cycle Life DOD 80% 1 | > 3500 |
| Specific energy 2 | 124 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Discharge 5 | |
| Discharge cut-off voltage | 48.0 V |
| Recommended discharge current | < 115 A (< 0.5C) |
| Continuous discharge current | 230 A (1.0 C) |
| Maximum discharge current 3 | 345 A (1.5 C) |
| Fuses 4 | None |
| Charge 5 | |
| Charge voltage | 56.4 V |
| Recommended charge current | < 115 A (< 0.5C) |
| Continuous charge current | 230 A (1.0 C) |
| Maximum charge current (10 s) 3 | 345 A (1.5 C) |
| Configuration | |
| Series configuration 7 | Yes, up to 900 V. |
| Parallel configuration | Up to 32 modules. |
| Environmental | |
| Operating temperature charge | 0 to +55°C |
| Operating temperature discharge | -20 to +55°C |
| Recommended operating temperature | 20 to +30°C |
| Recommended storage temperature | 10 to +35°C |
| Humidity (non-condensing) | ≤ 95 % |
| Mechanical | |
| Power connections | Amphenol PowerLok™ 500 series G2 |
| IP-Protection class | IP65 |
| Cooling | Air convection or liquid cooling |
| Dimensions ( l x h x w ) | |
| Safety | |
| Battery Management System (BMS) | Integrated slave BMS |
| Balancing | Passive |
| Compatible BMS master controller | MG Master LV, MG Master HV |
| Communication | CAN-Bus, M12 connection |
| Standards | |
| EMC: Emission | NEN-EN-IEC 61000-6-3:2021 |
| EMC: Immunity | NEN-EN-IEC 61000-6-2:2019 |
| Low voltage directive | EN-IEC 62368-1:2020 |
| Approvals | IEC-EN62619, IEC-EN62620 (ES-TRIN6) |
Footnotes – Version 1.0 – 06-07-2023
1 End-of-Life is 70% of initial capacity at 25 °C. Cycle life is depending on the battery temperature. Higher battery temperature will result in a lower number of cycles.
2 Including BMS and enclosure.
3 Duration is depending on battery temperature.
4 Fuses can be replaced with non-fused battery poles for high power and high voltage applications. In this case each battery string needs to be fused elsewhere in the circuit.
5 Charge and discharge rates are depending on battery temperature and State-Of-Charge.
6 In progress for 230 Ah.
7 More than six in series on request.
This document is subject to changes without notification. All rights reserved. The information in this datasheet is carefully checked and is considered to be reliable, however MG Energy Systems assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
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