About VoltGo Fire Suppression

What are VoltGo Batteries?

VoltGo advanced Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are designed for long cycle life applications, serving both stand-alone and multi-module purposes. VoltGo modules are designed for moist environments, including marine settings, using a high-quality, flame-retardant ABS casing rated to IP65. They offer a light weight and maintenance-free alternative to traditional deep cycle lead-acid batteries, ideally suited for small stationary off-grid solar power systems and mobile applications such as 4x4s, caravans, and marine vessels. The uniquely incorporated mounting plates allow for a variety of installation options, all while making sure the batteries are stabilized.

VoltGo batteries are capable of being used individually, or expandable into systems of up to 16 in parallel, with its intelligent BMS taking care of the system performance. Real-time monitoring and control ensure optimum performance with Bluetooth output for battery parameter monitoring from your smart device, to the on-board RS485/CAN ports integrating into larger systems via a Victron GX device.

What is the VoltGo Fire Suppression System?

Each VoltGo lithium battery comes equipped with 2 S-Type hot aerosol fire extinguishing devices in the battery lid, directly above the battery assembly. (The smaller VLRV1280A uses only 1 unit.) This product is small in volume, requires no pressure storage or need to lay pipe network or maintenance, provides efficient & rapid fire extinguishing, is non-toxic and harmless and is especially suited for battery rooms, engine rooms, battery box and other places with relatively closed conditions. Each unit has a temperature probe to activate at the specified range.

How does the VoltGo Fire Suppression System work?

In the unlikely event that the battery’s BMS hasn’t already nullified an issue, and an internal fire has started, the fire suppressors trigger once the internal battery temperature reaches 170°C. Once activated it fills the battery case with a hot aerosol gas to combat the fire in 2 ways:

- Cooling & extinguishing effect of endothermic decomposition, which means the solid particles of the aerosol agent absorb the heat released by the fire.

- Chemical inhibition which causes the metal ions to be decomposed by the aerosol agent.

Why is Fire Suppression Required?

With the advanced safety features already found in the VoltGo Elite series, such as the intelligent BMS and fire retardent casing, the aerosol fire suppression system offers a further and final line of defence against battery faults that could cause fires - just like how aeroplanes have life jackets available in the unlikely event of it coming down in the sea.

At this stage, there is no legislation in Australia that requires lithium batteries to have fire suppression, but things may change in the future.

What batteries are available in the VoltGo range?

VoltGo’s current offering includes 6 high-capacity Lithium batteries + 1 Golf Cart / AGV specific model. 12, 24 & 48V models with capacities from 100Ah to 400Ah. The range is suitable for a wide range of applications starting with deep cycle camping/caravan/4x4 storage, to marine applications, food trucks & similar commercial applications, roadside furniture (lights, signals, etc) to solar storage applications such as tiny homes, off-grid systems and remote power stations.

VoltGo 12.8V 200Ah IP65 LiFePO4 Battery with Bluetooth/CAN/RS485 - VLRV2560A

VoltGo 12.8V 400Ah IP65 LiFePO4 Battery with Bluetooth/CAN/RS485 - VLRV5120A

VoltGo 25.6V 100Ah IP65 LiFePO4 Battery with Bluetooth/CAN/RS485 - VLRV2560B

VoltGo 25.6V 200Ah IP65 LiFePO4 Battery with Bluetooth/CAN/RS485 - VLRV5120B

VoltGo 51.2V 100Ah IP65 LiFePO4 Battery with Bluetooth/CAN/RS485 - VLRV5120C

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