Pytes V5 / V5-alpha (printed as V5° / V5°α)
Official manufacturer Global verified Sept. 1, 2026
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Identity
| category | batteries |
| ean | UNKNOWN |
| generation | V series |
| manufacturer | Pytes |
| market_version | UNKNOWN |
| model | V5 / V5-alpha (printed as V5° / V5°α) |
| mpn | UNKNOWN |
| product_family | Pytes V Series (V5, V5-alpha, V5-alpha Plus) |
| product_revision | UNKNOWN |
| product_status | active |
| region | Global |
| release_year | UNKNOWN |
| sku | UNKNOWN |
Electrical
| bms_architecture | {'type': 'cascade master/slave - one battery acts as master, the others as slaves; master Link Port 0 free, last slave Link Port 1 free', 'separate_master_bmu_required': False, 'modules_per_stack': '16 per group', 'max_parallel_groups': '6 groups (per the E-Box/V-series system limit of 96 units, official product page)'} |
| chemistry | LFP |
| communication_can | True |
| communication_rs485 | True |
| firmware_requirements | UNKNOWN |
| max_continuous_charge_current_a |
100
V5 / V5-alpha product page (Pytes official) — product page, 'Maximum Charge Current 100A'
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| max_continuous_discharge_current_a | 100 |
| max_continuous_power_kw | 5.12 (100 A x 51.2 V; not printed as a kW figure by Pytes) |
| max_parallel_units | 16 in one group (user manual v1.3); the official product page documents a 96-unit / 491.52 kWh system as the parallel limit |
| max_series_units | N/A - 'Connecting batteries in series is forbidden' (user manual) |
| min_series_units_hv | N/A |
| nominal_energy_kwh | 5.12 |
| nominal_voltage_v | 51.2 |
| officially_supported_inverter_brands | ['Victron', 'Deye', 'Sunsynk', 'Growatt', 'Solis', 'GoodWe', 'Luxpower', 'Voltronic', 'Sol-Ark', 'MPP Solar'] |
| officially_supported_inverter_models |
['Victron: Multi/Quattro Series (CAN)', 'Deye: Hybrid inverter-Sun Series (CAN/RS485)', 'Sunsynk: Hybrid Parity (Super) Inverter (CAN)', 'Growatt: SPH /SPF/SPA Series/SC 48V (CAN/RS485)', 'Solis: RHI/RAI /S5 /S6 (low voltage) Series (CAN)', 'GoodWe: SBP/ES/EM Series (CAN)', 'Luxpower: LXP/ECO Hybrid/ACS Series (CAN)', 'Voltronic: Axpert / Infinisolar Series 48V (RS485)', 'Sol-Ark: 5/8/12/15K Hybrid Inverter (CAN)', 'MPP Solar: MPI Hybrid/PIP 48V/Split phase Series']
Pytes Inverter Compatibility List V.20230819 — Low Voltage (48V) section of the compatibility list
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| peak_current_a |
101-120 (3 min); 121-200 (15 s) per official product page. User manual v1.3 prints '101A~120A (3min); 121A~180A (15sec)' - see data_conflicts
V5 / V5-alpha product page (Pytes official) — product page, 'Peak Discharge Current 101-120A (3min)' / '121-200A (15sec)'
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| supported_inverter_protocols | ['CAN, default baud 500K (RJ45: pin4 CANH, pin5 CANL, pin3/6 GND)', 'RS485, default baud 9600 bps (RJ45: pin1 RS485B, pin2 RS485A, pin7 RS485A, pin8 RS485B)', 'RS232, default baud 115200 bps (pin3 RXD, pin6 TXD, pin4 GND)', "Inverter dialect chosen on the 'DIP Switch ADD' - 'Set according to inverter brand, see checking list'"] |
| usable_energy_kwh | UNKNOWN (not printed; cycle-life condition is quoted at 80% DoD in the manual and 90% DoD on the product page) |
| voltage_class | LV |
| voltage_range_v | 47.5-57.6 |
Physical / mechanical
| depth_mm | 442 |
| height_mm | 140 |
| mounting_bolt_size | V5: M6 (PHOENIX C-ES-FTB 25-70 bolt terminal) |
| mounting_type | ['rack', 'floor'] |
| rack_units |
3.2U
V5 user manual - PYTES 1.3 (V Series LFP Battery User Manual) — user manual v1.3 spec table, 'L442mm*W530mm*H140mm(3.2U)'
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| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| terminal_locations | front panel |
| torque_specs | UNKNOWN (not printed in user manual v1.3) |
| weight_kg | 44 |
| width_mm | 530 |
Installation
| grounding_requirements | ground cable >= 6 mm2; grounding resistance < 0.1 ohm |
| indoor_outdoor | indoor |
| max_installation_altitude_m | 4000 |
| mounting_orientation | vertical or horizontal ('The E-BOX/V SERIES can be installed either vertically or horizontally') |
Environment
| charge_temperature_c |
0 to +45
V5 user manual - PYTES 1.3 (V Series LFP Battery User Manual) — user manual v1.3, 'Charge 0C~45C(32F~113F)'
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| cooling_method | natural convection |
| discharge_temperature_c | -10 to +50 |
| ip_rating | UNKNOWN (not stated in user manual v1.3) |
| max_altitude_m | 4000 |
| relative_humidity | 20%-80%, no condensation |
| storage_temperature_c | within 1 month -20 to +50; 1-3 months -10 to +40; 3-12 months >0 to +30 |
Interfaces & connectors
| battery_terminal_type | V5: PHOENIX C-ES-FTB 25-70, M6 bolt / V5-alpha: Amphenol Surlok Plus 8.0 mm socket |
| can | yes - RJ45, 500K default |
| protocol_notes | Link Port 0 / Link Port 1 used for cascade (master/slave) wiring; DIP 'ADD' switch selects address and inverter dialect. |
| rs232 | yes - RJ45, 115200 bps default |
| rs485 | yes - RJ45, 9600 bps default |
Protection
| cell_balancing | UNKNOWN |
| external_disconnect_requirement | 'External Bi-polar over current protection devices and Bi-polar external isolator shall be equipped' (user manual) |
| integrated_breakers_fuses |
FUSE 360 A (official product page, 'Multiple Protection' section)
V5 / V5-alpha product page (Pytes official) — product page, 'Multiple Protection ... FUSE 360A'
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| over_current | Charge / Discharge over Current Protection |
| over_temperature | High / Low Temperature Warning; Over / Under Temperature Protection |
| over_voltage | Charge over Voltage Protection |
| reverse_polarity | Power Cable Reverse Protection |
| short_circuit | Short Circuit Protection |
| under_voltage | Discharge under Voltage Protection |
Certifications
| emc | [] |
| other | ['CEC', 'SGIP', 'OEM Co-Listing Available'] |
| regional | ['CE'] |
| safety | ['UL 1973', 'UL 9540 Ed.2 (2020)', 'UL 9540A', 'IEC 62619'] |
| transport | ['UN38.3'] |
Warranty & service
| cycle_life | >=6000 cycles at 0.2C charge/discharge, 25 C, 80% DoD (user manual v1.3); official product page states '>=6000 cycles @90%DOD, Ret@70%, 25C' - see data_conflicts |
| design_life_years | 10 (manual: 'Calendar Life >=10years'); official page: 'Up to 20 Years Design Life' |
| round_trip_efficiency | >=95% |
| self_discharge | 1-2% per month |
| standard_years | 10 |
Packaging & logistics
| gross_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| transport_restrictions | UN38.3 certified; 'Always check all applicable local, national, and international regulations before transporting Li-ion Batteries' |
Documents
Recorded conflicts
max_parallel_units Review required
16 — V5 user manual v1.3, 'maximum of 16 batteries can be connected in parallel'
96 (491.52 kWh) — official product page case study, '96 units at their parallel limit'
16 is the per-group limit, 96 the whole-system limit across 6 groups
warranty.cycle_life Review required
>=6000 cycles @ 0.2C, 25 C, 80% DoD — V5 user manual v1.3
>=6000 cycles @ 90% DoD, retention 70%, 25 C — official product page
different test condition stated in different revisions
peak_current_a Review required
121-200 A for 15 s — official product page pytesess.com/Low-Voltage-Battery/V5.html, accessed 2026-09-01
121-180 A for 15 s — V5 user manual v1.3 (Victron-hosted)
manual revision v1.3 predates the current product page; peak rating appears to have been raised
max_parallel_units Review required
16 — V5 user manual v1.3, 'maximum of 16 batteries can be connected in parallel'
96 (491.52 kWh) — official product page case study, '96 units at their parallel limit'
16 is the per-group limit, 96 the whole-system limit across 6 groups
warranty.cycle_life Review required
>=6000 cycles @ 0.2C, 25 C, 80% DoD — V5 user manual v1.3
>=6000 cycles @ 90% DoD, retention 70%, 25 C — official product page
different test condition stated in different revisions
peak_current_a Review required
121-200 A for 15 s — official product page pytesess.com/Low-Voltage-Battery/V5.html, accessed 2026-09-01
121-180 A for 15 s — V5 user manual v1.3 (Victron-hosted)
manual revision v1.3 predates the current product page; peak rating appears to have been raised
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| Connection Options | V5: PHOENIX M6 Bolt / V5-alpha: Amphenol SurLok Plus 8.0mm |
| Grounding resistance | should be less than 0.1 ohm |
| Low Power Consumption | 170W |