Epoch 12V 460Ah V2 Elite Series - Heated & Bluetooth & Victron Comms LiFePO4 Battery
12V 460Ah Lithium Battery for Professional Applications
The Epoch 460Ah lithium battery from the Elite Series delivers 5.5kWh of reliable power for RV, marine, and off-grid solar systems. This heated LiFePO4 battery provides consistent performance in demanding environments.
The Epoch Elite Series heated battery features advanced technology for reliable operation. This 12V 460Ah battery with heating operates from -20°C to 55°C, ensuring consistent performance in various weather conditions.
460Ah Large Capacity: Extended operation capability
Integrated Heating System: Cold-weather charging protection
Bluetooth Connectivity: Wireless monitoring and control
Victron-Compatible: CAN bus communication
5.5kWh Energy Storage: Comprehensive power capacity
LiFePO4 Chemistry: Safety and longevity
The V2 model includes enhanced features for improved performance and system management:
Improved Victron Communications
This update refines the handling of high voltage alarms in the V2 model to ensure accurate performance. Improved communication enhances the monitoring and control of the battery system for greater reliability.
Improved Scalability
The system can now handle up to 16 batteries in parallel, compared to the previous limitation of just 4. This greatly expands the potential for energy storage, allowing for larger systems up to 88kWh.
Upgraded Internal Components
The internal fuse is UL60691 certified, and the battery cells meet safety and quality standards, including UL1642, UL1973, U9540A, IEC 62619:2017, and RoHS. This indicates that the battery is built to high safety standards and is suitable for various applications.
Battery UL Listing
The battery is in the process of receiving its UL Listing (a certification for safety and quality). This will further confirm its compliance with industry standards.
Improved Bluetooth App Compatibility
All-Battery Dashboard: The app now supports connecting to and monitoring all batteries from a single dashboard, even if you have up to 16 batteries in your system. This makes it easier to manage large-scale installations.
BMS Over-the-Air Firmware Updates
The system can now receive firmware updates remotely via the app. This ensures the battery management system (BMS) is always running the latest software, which can improve performance, security, and features over time.
Upgraded Battery Gauge
Better Monitoring: The new battery gauge provides more detailed information, including State of Charge (SOC), voltage, current flow, and alarm alerts. This is a significant improvement over the older version, which only had a 10-segment gauge.
This Epoch 12V Bluetooth lithium battery features LiFePO4 chemistry that provides cycle life and safety. The lithium battery with Victron Comms integrates with Victron Energy systems, providing real-time monitoring and battery management.
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Bluetooth connectivity with comprehensive system monitoring dashboard
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Victron-compatible communication with high voltage alarm handling
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Scalable design supports up to 16 batteries in parallel for large installations
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BMS protection with over-the-air firmware update capability
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Battery monitoring including state of charge, voltage, current, and alarm alerts
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Wide temperature range operation from -20°C to 55°C with integrated heating
The Epoch RV battery with heating is suitable for diverse applications:
Marine & RV Power
The Epoch Elite Series marine battery provides reliable onboard power for extended voyages and camping trips.
Off-Grid Solar Systems
This high-capacity LiFePO4 marine battery stores solar energy for use during low-light periods. Scale up to 16 batteries for 88kWh systems.
Backup Power Solutions
Use this 12V 460Ah lithium battery as backup power source for residential, commercial, and industrial equipment.
Capacity: 460Ah (5.5kWh)
Voltage: 12V Nominal
Chemistry: LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
Communication: Bluetooth + Enhanced CAN Bus (Victron Compatible)
Parallel Capability: Up to 16 batteries (88kWh max system)
Special Features: Integrated Heating, OTA Updates
Certifications: IP67, UL1642, UL1973, IEC 62619, RoHS, CE
Maintenance: Maintenance-Free
For Non-Victron Systems
Batteries employed in non-Victron systems should utilize the following settings:
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Absorption voltage: 14.2V with an absorption time of a minimum of 15 minutes per battery
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Float voltage: 13.5V
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Equalization: Off
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Temperature compensation: None
For Victron Systems Setup
To use the V2 Elite with Victron systems, set up the battery comm harness and gauge as follows:
- Plug with waterproof bung plugged into master blue port
- RJ45 cable out of master black port and into slave1 blue port
- RJ45 cable out of slave1 black port and into slave blue port and so on to daisy chain up to 16 batteries in parallel
- Set dips as per manual
- Plug in grey RJ45 plug into the Cerbo or Ekrano GX BMS CAN port or if you have the new Cerbo Mk2 plug grey plug into VE-CAN1 or VE-CAN 2 and change the VE can port speed to 500 KBPS LV
Victron System Confirmation
To confirm proper reporting:
- Go to the GX/touch screen and confirm the Epoch battery shows up on the device list
- Click on the battery line, go to Details
- Check to see the number of modules online is equal to the number of batteries installed
- Check that the number of AH is equal to the number of AH installed
- In the GX device/touch screen turn on DVCC, set controlling BMS to Epoch, set battery monitor to Epoch
- The system should say External Control on the GX touch screen Inverter tile when charging (but not while inverting)
- The system will automatically cycle to 14.2V with an absorption time of a minimum of roughly 15 minutes per battery followed by 13.5V float voltage
- It is recommended to manually program the Multiplus, Quattro and all other charge source to these same parameters in case of CAN communication loss
Over time there will be additional refinements and improvements as needed.
The Elite Series LiFePO4 battery features rugged construction designed for long-term reliability. With safety protections and thermal management, this battery provides consistent performance across thousands of cycles.
LiFePO4 chemistry for cycle life and safety
UL60691 certified internal components meeting safety standards
Comprehensive safety protections including overcharge, over-discharge, and thermal protection
Rugged construction built to withstand harsh marine and RV environments
Epoch LiFePO4 battery warranty coverage included
