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Pytes V5 / V5-alpha (printed as V5° / V5°α)

Official manufacturer Global verified Sept. 1, 2026

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'
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
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)'
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)'
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)'
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'
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

compatibility-list Pytes Inverter Compatibility List V.20230819 rev V.20230819
datasheet V5 / V5-alpha product page (Pytes official) rev UNKNOWN
user-manual V5 user manual - PYTES 1.3 (V Series LFP Battery User Manual) rev V1.3

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 OptionsV5: PHOENIX M6 Bolt / V5-alpha: Amphenol SurLok Plus 8.0mm
Grounding resistanceshould be less than 0.1 ohm
Low Power Consumption170W

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