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EG4 LifePower4 48V (v2)

Official manufacturer NA (US) verified Aug. 31, 2026

Identity

category batteries
ean UNKNOWN
generation v2
manufacturer EG4
market_version US
model LifePower4 48V (v2)
mpn UNKNOWN
product_family EG4 LifePower4 48V server-rack battery (v2 / v3)
product_revision v2
product_status active
region NA (US)
release_year UNKNOWN
sku SR-48-100-LP4-IN-03

Electrical

bms_architecture {'type': 'master/slave; master ID 1, unique IDs 1-64 on a 6-position DIP switch; v2 no-DIP units use Auto-ID', 'separate_master_bmu_required': False, 'address_setting': '6-position DIP switch, ID range 1-64; all DIP settings must differ', 'modules_per_stack': "64 (v2) / 32 (v3) in parallel; series is forbidden ('Do not put EG4 batteries in series!')", 'max_parallel_groups': 'UNKNOWN'}
chemistry LFP
communication_can True
communication_rs485 True
firmware_requirements UNKNOWN
max_continuous_charge_current_a 100
max_continuous_discharge_current_a 100
max_continuous_power_kw 5.12
max_parallel_units 64
max_series_units N/A (LV parallel stack)
min_series_units_hv N/A
nominal_energy_kwh 5.12
nominal_voltage_v 51.2
officially_supported_inverter_brands ['EG4/Lux', 'Growatt', 'Sol-Ark', 'Deye', 'Megarevo', 'Victron', 'Luxpower', 'SMA', 'Schneider']
officially_supported_inverter_models ['EG4 18kPV-12LV (UL9540 listed pairing)']
peak_current_a >150 (3-second protection trigger)
protocol_dialects {'values': ['CAN protocol codes: 1 EG4/Lux, 2 Growatt, 3 Sol-Ark, 4 Deye, 5 Megarevo, 6 Victron, 7 Luxpower, 8 SMA', 'CAN codes 9/10: LINK (Complete) / LINK (Simplified) multi-battery modes', 'RS485: protocol auto-detected (code 64) - EG4, Growatt, Schneider', '120 ohm terminating resistor required on the master and on the last battery in the chain for closed-loop communication'], 'note': 'Verbatim inverter-protocol dialect list from the manufacturer document. The flat supported_inverter_protocols field keeps the coarse physical-layer list that downstream consumers parse.', 'evidence': "EG4 LifePower4 48V V2 & V3 Quick Start Guide fetched 2026-09-01. Verbatim: 'MAXIMUM MODULES IN PARALLEL (V2) 64'; 'MAXIMUM MODULES IN SERIES 1'; 'DIMENSION (HxWxD) 6.1 in. x 19 in. x 17.4 in. (155 mm x 442 mm x 470 mm)'; 'WEIGHT 99.6 lbs. (45.2 kg)'; 'The battery bolts require a certain torque [60 i"}
supported_inverter_protocols ['CAN', 'RS485 (DIP-switch selectable)']
EG4 LIFEPOWER4 48V V2 & V3 SERVER RACK - Quick Start Guide — quick-start guide sections 11.1 (CAN protocol table) and 11.2 (RS485 auto-detect)
usable_energy_kwh 4.1 (80% DoD, derived)
voltage_class LV
voltage_range_v 44.8-56.8

Physical / mechanical

depth_mm 470
height_mm 155
mounting_bolt_size M8-1.0 terminal bolts (included); 10 mm socket required
mounting_type ['rack', 'floor']
rack_units UNKNOWN (19-inch rack module; 155 mm ~ 3.5U)
shipping_weight_kg UNKNOWN
terminal_locations front panel: power terminals, DC circuit breaker, RS485/CAN RJ45 ports, DIP switch, LCD
torque_specs battery and busbar terminal bolts: 60 in-lbs (6.8 N.m). 'DO NOT finger tighten the battery or busbar terminal bolts'
EG4 LIFEPOWER4 48V V2 & V3 SERVER RACK - Quick Start Guide — quick-start guide, '60 in-lbs. (6.8Nm)'
weight_kg 45.2
width_mm 442
EG4 LIFEPOWER4 48V V2 & V3 SERVER RACK - Quick Start Guide — quick-start guide, 'DIMENSION (HxWxD) 6.1 in. x 19 in. x 17.4 in. (155 mm x 442 mm x 470 mm)'

Installation

busbar_requirement EG4 recommends a properly amp-rated busbar to parallel batteries
cable_requirements supplied 4 AWG positive and negative connection cables; above 30 C (86 F) ambient the cable size must be increased per NEC 310
commissioning_note each battery must be charged individually to 100% before paralleling
grounding_requirements ground the rack/cabinet to an equipment grounding conductor; do NOT ground the rack/cabinet or door to the negative or positive busbars
indoor_outdoor indoor (IP20)
mounting_orientation horizontal rack module

Environment

charge_temperature_c 0 to +45 (v2); 0 to +50 (v3)
EG4 LIFEPOWER4 48V V2 & V3 SERVER RACK - Quick Start Guide — quick-start guide, v2 'Charging range 32F-113F (0C-45C)'
cooling_method natural convection
discharge_temperature_c -20 to +50 (v2); -20 to +55 (v3)
ip_rating IP20
max_altitude_m UNKNOWN
relative_humidity UNKNOWN
storage_temperature_c UNKNOWN

Interfaces & connectors

can yes - RJ45 pin3 CAN ground (optional), pin4 CAN High, pin5 CAN Low
protocol_notes Cat5e or better required. Battery ID range 1-64 on a 6-position DIP switch; every battery must have a unique ID. v2 units with no DIP switch use Auto-ID, which performs both protocol detection and ID assignment.
rs485 yes - RJ45 pin1 RS485-B, pin2 RS485-A; battery-to-battery uses pin7 RS485-B / pin8 RS485-A

Protection

cell_balancing UNKNOWN
integrated_breakers_fuses front-panel DC circuit breaker; ampere rating not printed in the quick-start guide
over_current yes (>150 A trips over-discharge protection in 3 s)
over_temperature yes
over_voltage yes
short_circuit yes
under_voltage yes

Certifications

emc []
note v3 units are listed as 'UL9540 (Pending)'.
other []
regional []
safety ['UL 1973 (ETL Recognized Component Certification)', 'UL 9540A (Passed)', 'UL 9540 (listed with the EG4 18kPV-12LV)']
EG4 LIFEPOWER4 48V V2 & V3 SERVER RACK - Quick Start Guide — quick-start guide certification block
transport []

Warranty & service

cycle_life UNKNOWN (not printed in the quick-start guide or the 48V manual)
standard_years UNKNOWN

Packaging & logistics

gross_weight_kg UNKNOWN
transport_restrictions UNKNOWN (not addressed in the fetched EG4 documents)

Documents

communication-manual {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} User Manual EG4 LiFePOWER Communication Hub — located, not retrieved rev UNKNOWN
datasheet EG4 LifePower4 48V v2 product page rev UNKNOWN
quick-start EG4 LIFEPOWER4 48V V2 & V3 SERVER RACK - Quick Start Guide rev UNKNOWN
user-manual EG4 LifePower4 48V Manual rev UNKNOWN

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

Auto-IDAuto-ID handles two key functions: protocol detection and ID assignment
Cable deratingWhere ambient temperature is above 86F (30C), cable size must be increased according to NEC 310
Charging parametersBulk/Absorption 5.2V (+/- .2V) [as printed - probable typo for 55.2V]; Float 54V (+/- .2V); SOC cutoff 20%
Maximum modules in parallelV2 64; V3 32; MAXIMUM MODULES IN SERIES 1

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