Hard Korr 135A Battery | 150W Solar Panel

Hard Korr 135A Battery | 150W Solar Panel | Battery Box

Kit Contains Hard Korr 135A Lithium (LiFePO4) , Hard Korr Heavy Duty Battery Box , Hard Korr 150W Solar Mat 1. Our latest range of 135Ah lithium (LiFePO4) deep-cycle batteries are the most reliable, technologically-advanced batteries we have ever manufactured. With Bluetooth® monitoring, outstanding performance characteristics, full international certification and 135Ah of usable power into a standard Group 27 (N70) size case, you’ll never be caught short of 12v power again! Latest technology, highest quality. 135A (1C) CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE 6000+ CYCLES @ 80% DOD CONNECT 6 IN SERIES OR PARALLEL IP64 WATERPROOF & DUSTPROOF BLUETOOTH MONITORING VIA PHONE APP Our latest range of 135Ah lithium (LiFePO4) deep-cycle batteries are the most reliable, technologically-advanced batteries we have ever manufactured. With Bluetooth® monitoring, outstanding performance characteristics and full international certification, you’ll never be caught short of 12v power on your 4wding and camping adventures again! Best of all, we’ve packed 135Ah of usable power into a standard Group 27 (N70) size case, meaning they are compatible with standard-sized battery boxes and trays. These batteries are made using best-in-class robotic manufacturing processes with rigorous quality assurance (including serialised tracking) and pre-shipment cycle testing. We even store the test report for each battery for later reference if needed. That’s why we can now confidently offer you a 5-year Australian warranty. Top-quality cells Our 135AH deep-cycle lithium batteries are constructed from the highest quality 26700 high-discharge cylindrical cells. The cells are carefully matched to ensure the difference in internal resistance is less than 1mΩ and voltage difference is less than 5mV. They are then ultrasonically welded using automated equipment to ensure a strong connection is made between each cell, and encased in custom-molded ABS plastic cell holders to ensure reliability and consistency even when subjected to shock and vibration. Wait… aren’t prismatic cells better? Prismatic and cylindrical cells both have inherent advantages and disadvantages. Batteries which use prismatic cells are somewhat lighter than those with cylindrical cells, and are easier to manufacture due to having fewer connections between cells. Cylindrical cells, on the other hand, are usually more efficient in their energy usage, produce somewhat less heat and tend to be more reliable than their prismatic counterparts. The improved cell reliability and efficiency of cylindrical cells are what made us decide, like Tesla and Rivian, to manufacture these batteries from cylindrical cells. Our lithium batteries have been certified as meeting all required and optional international standards for performance and safety, including: UN 38.3: Safety testing of lithium metal / lithium ion batteries in transport UL 1642: Performance/quality testing to guard against risk of fire or explosion IEC 62133-2:2017: Safety testing of portable lithium batteries under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse (including vibration test) IEC 62619:2017: Safety testing of lithium batteries for industrial use CE: The batteries meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements In addition, our manufacturing facility has been certified in accordance with the following international standards: ISO 9001: Ensures quality management systems have been implemented ISO 14001: Ensures environmental management systems have been implemented 2. Our heavy duty battery box allows you to turn a regular deep-cycle battery into a convenient portable power station, or create a dual-battery setup using the optional VSR. It is suitable for all deep-cycle batteries up to 324mm (l) x 180mm (w) x 240mm (h) in size. Our heavy duty battery box allows you to turn a regular deep-cycle battery into a convenient portable power station, or create a simple dual battery setup using the optional 50A Voltage-Sensitive Relay (VSR ) and Dual Battery Wiring Kit. It is suitable for a range of battery types including AGM, Lithium, Wet, Gel and Calcium, and can handle batteries up to 324mm (l) x 180mm (w) x 240mm (h) in size. Constructed of durable ABS plastic and meeting the UL 94V-0 standard for flammability of plastic products, this battery box is a high-quality unit that will last for many years. It contains two 12v outlets with 10A fuses, a dual USB outlet, four 50A Anderson-style outlets that can be used as outputs or inputs, and a 175A Anderson-style outlet which can be used as a jump-starter. Unlike most other models on the market, all Anderson-style ports are recessed into the body to minimise the possibility of damage, and the internal cabling uses heavy-gauge wire and quality connectors. The battery can be charged from a range of sources (including solar panels) by simply plugging into one of the 50A Anderson-style ports. The battery’s charge status and voltage can be easily seen via the large digital display. 3. When you’re travelling off the beaten track and need to be able to rely on your solar panels, this 150w heavy duty solar mat is your absolute best choice. It is made with certified A-grade monocrystalline solar cells with solid copper cell backing, extra-thick 1680D canvas and our exclusive Crocskin® cell armour. Now compatible with all types of lithium batteries including LiFePO4, Li4Ti5O12 and Li-ion, as well as AGM, Gel, Calcium and Wet cell batteries. 8.33A MAX OUTPUT IP64 WATERPROOF RATING WEIGHS JUST 8.6KG 1680D BALLISTIC NYLON CANVAS A-GRADE MONO-CRYSTALLINE CELLS CROCSKIN® CELL ARMOUR When you’re out camping, particularly when you’re travelling through remote country, you must be able to rely on your solar panel. If your panel fails it can mean disaster for your trip – in some cases even having to cut it short or travel many kilometres to find a replacement. We know how important reliable solar power is, and that’s why we’ve designed our portable solar panels to not only survive in hard conditions, but thrive in them. We’ve specified the highest quality materials, prototyped and tested obsessively, and pay constant attention to our manufacturing process to ensure our meticulous standards are maintained. That’s why we’re the only portable solar company in Australia that’s confident enough to offer a 3 year warranty on our solar mats. It’s also why we were awarded two Global Media Awards for our portable solar products at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, USA. Our 150w Heavy Duty Portable Solar Panels are perfect to power a 1-2 person camping set up running LED lighting, a small or medium sized fridge, and a few other small electronic devices. You can connect them to a battery with the included battery clamps, or disconnect the controller and connect the panels directly to a compatible built-in regulator or DC-DC charger via the Anderson plug input. Please note that this portable solar mat is designed for camping use, not for off-grid living. If you require a permanent fixture where the panels will be in the elements 24/7, we recommend you consider our 170W Fixed Solar Panel instead.

1. More usable power, longer life

When comparing batteries it is vitally important to understand the difference between nominal and C20 capacity. To reduce confusion and help to standardise the measurement of battery capacity, most reputable battery manufacturers will quote the capacity of their battery in amp-hours at C20 (also written as C/20), which means the number of amps the battery can deliver if discharged at a constant rate over a period of 20 hours. Using this standard, a fully-charged battery with a capacity of 100Ah could deliver 5A of current per hour for a period of 20 hours before becoming fully discharged (5A x 20h).

Some disreputable manufacturers, however, will advertise the nominal capacity of their batteries and bury the C20 rating in the fine print. Nominal capacity has no practical application and can be up to 20% higher than the C20 rating, so a battery that is advertised as a 120Ah battery might only be able to deliver 105Ah or even less.

We value our good reputation, and will always quote the C20 rating as the battery’s capacity. This means you can be confident that the power we say our batteries can deliver is not inflated to mislead, create confusion or invite unfair comparisons.

Bluetooth® monitoring app

This battery give you the capability to easily monitor its key data wirelessly, via Bluetooth® connection. You can access this feature by downloading the Hardkorr Battery app which is available for iOS® and Android® devices. With the app you can view:

KEY INFORMATION

State of charge, current voltage, available capacity, status, health.
DETAILED INFORMATION

Current voltage, net current in/out, status, cycle life, temperature.
CELL STATUS

Current voltage of each cell to ensure they are balanced.
CONTACT DETAILS

Our website, address and email in case you have a question or problem.

The app also records a log of any instances where a BMS protection circuit is activated, including over-charge, over-discharge, under-voltage, over-current and over-temperature. You can find it by pressing the shield icon in the top-right corner of any screen.

Click here to see a detailed view of all app screens.

Why upgrade to lithium?

Long cycle life: lasts up to 10x longer than Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries
More usable capacity: safely use up to 70% of usable capacity and 99% in an emergency (vs 50%/70% for SLA)
Light weight: About half the weight of an equivalent SLA battery
Environmentally friendly: Non-toxic, contains no acid, can be installed in any direction

Handy remote reset switch

The Battery Management System (BMS) inside all lithium batteries contains a protection circuit which trips if the voltage drops below a certain setpoint. In the case of Hardkorr batteries, it is set at 10.0V. This circuit prevents damage to the battery by putting it into a ‘sleep’ mode until it is reset.

In the past, resetting the battery after the over-discharge protection was activated was not easy. Whilst some battery chargers do contain a “wake-up” function, most people had to resort to applying a constant voltage above 12V across the terminals using jumper leads or home-made wires. This was fraught with danger; damage to appliances or the battery were not uncommon.

Our batteries provide an easy solution to this problem; simply connect our included remote reset switch to the socket on the top face of the battery and hold down the button for 5 seconds, and the over-discharge circuit will reset itself. The button can also be flush-mounted into your 12v setup if desired.

Want to know more?

We’ve written a comprehensive guide to deep cycle batteries on our blog, which contains everything you need to know about this highly technical subject. Click here to check it out:

A Comprehensive Guide to Deep Cycle Batteries

KEY FEATURES

Constructed from UL 94V-0 compliant ABS plastic
Multiple port types allows your to connect a range of devices
Easily connect a DC/DC charger or solar panel to charge the battery, or use the optional 50A Voltage-Sensitive Relay (VSR) and Dual Battery Wiring Kit to charge directly from crank battery
Can be used to jump start vehicles (175A Anderson jumper cable set is an optional extra)
All ports are recessed into the body to reduce likelihood of damage
Easily see battery status with large digital display

EASY DUAL BATTERY SETUP

Using a battery box combined with a VSR is the easiest way to create a dual battery setup in your vehicle.

The VSR acts as an isolator, allowing the auxiliary battery (inside the box) to charge directly from the crank battery while the car is running. When the ignition is switched off and battery voltage drops below 12.7V, the VSR automatically cuts the link between the auxiliary and crank batteries.

Key benefits

ULTIMATE CELL EFFICIENCY: certified A-grade monocrystalline cells with solid copper backing and 20 points of contact.
UNRIVALLED DURABILITY: Military-grade 1680D ballistic nylon canvas outer and bag is water repellent and highly abrasion resistant.
OPTIMAL ENERGY CAPTURE: Inbuilt legs are set at ideal angle for maximum solar energy absorption.
SIMPLE SETUP: Product includes detachable 6-stage PWM smart solar regulator and all necessary cables to get you up and running quickly.
STAYS IN PLACE: Reinforced eyelets and included tent pegs allow the mat to be anchored to the ground in windy weather.
EASILY TRANSPORTABLE: The mat weighs just 8.6kg and includes a carry bag with pocket for your regulator and cables.

1680D ballistic nylon canvas

The outside of your solar panel and the carry bag are going to be exposed to heaps of scrapes and bumps over the years, and the canvas used to make them needs to be strong enough to handle it. For our heavy-duty solar mats we’ve specified the toughest material we could find, called 1680D Ballistic Nylon.

This heavyweight polyurethane-coated synthetic canvas was originally designed by DuPont Corporation for use by the United States military, and got the name ‘ballistic’ because it was most commonly found in anti-fragmentation ballistic jackets, before the invention of Kevlar. Nowadays it is primarily used to protect high-wear areas on products such as motorcycle gear and luggage.

Not only is 1680D Ballistic Nylon highly abrasion-resistant, it is also water-repellent. Whilst we don’t recommend you intentionally leave the panels out in a prolonged heavy downpour, they are IP64 waterproof and will not be damaged from exposure to rain.

Lithium-compatible smart regulator

This product comes bundled with our smart solar regulator.

This regulator will optimally charge a range of battery types, including AGM, Gel, Calcium, Wet and all lithium variants. It contains a host of smart electronics including reverse polarity protection, short circuit protection, reverse current protection, overcharge protection and more.

Its large, backlit LCD screen provides useful information relating to power input and battery charge level, and inbuilt LEDs provide a quick-reference indicator of battery charge status.

It is also the first solar regulator to have the ability to automatically ‘wake up’ a lithium that has been put into sleep mode after the over-discharge protection circuit has been tripped. Simply connect the regulator to the battery and it will deliver special small-current pulses until the battery has recovered enough to be charged normally.

The Crocskin® difference

Sitting under the baking hot sun for many hours at a time means solar mats are exposed to large quantities of ultraviolet light and generate a significant amount of heat every time they are used. The materials used in the construction of the mat must be resistant to both, as well as being flexible and impact resistant.

Our exclusive Crocskin® cell armour coating has been specifically designed with this in mind. It provides an excellent protective barrier to the solar cells, increasing their durability and lifespan.

In fact, our Crocskin® coating showed no signs of deterioration after an accelerated weathering test that simulated 30 years’ sun exposure.

1. Specifications

Nominal voltage	12.8V
Capacity (C20)	135Ah
Max series/parallel config	6S/6P
Normal charge voltage	14.4V ± 0.2V
Standard / fast charge current	27A / 67A
Max discharge current (constant)	135A (1C)*
Max discharge current (pulse)	600A*
Discharge cut-off voltage	10.0V
Charge temp	0°C to 55°C
Discharge temp	-20°C to 60°C
Storage temp	-5°C to 45°C
Ingress protection	IP64
Self-discharge	<3% per month
Weight	14.0kg
Dimensions	305mm x 169mm x 210mm (Group 27)
Certifications	UN 38.3, UL 1642, IEC 62133-2:2017, IEC 62619:2017, CE

* Note on discharge current: if you connect multiple batteries in parallel, the maximum discharge current is multiplied by the number of batteries in the array. For example, if you connect two of these batteries in parallel you can discharge at up to 270A.

Specifications

Materials	ABS plastic (UL 94V-0 compliant)
Box dimensions	455mm (l) x 240mm (w) x 330mm (h)
Max. battery dimensions	324mm (l) x 180mm (w) x 240mm (h)
Max. battery weight	35.0kg
Suitable battery types	Deep cycle (Lithium, AGM, Calcium, Wet, Gel)
Charge method	via Anderson plug input or optional VSR
Ports	1 x dual USB output 2 x cigarette plug outputs 4 x 50A Anderson plug inputs/outputs 1 x 175A Anderson plug output
Operating temperature	-10°C to 50°C
Weight	3.2kg

Pack Contents

1x	Heavy duty battery box
1x	set bolts, brackets & Allen keys
1x	Strap

Specifications

Cell type	A-grade monocrystalline silicon
Cell efficiency	20.5%
Cell backing	Solid copper
Cell coating	Crocskin® cell armour
Wattage	150w
Working max. voltage	18V
Working max. current	8.33A
Open Circuit	21.24V
Short Circuit	9.17A
Size (folded)	710mm x 530mm x 30mm
Size (unfolded)	1870mm x 700mm
Operating temperature	-30°C to 70°C
Weight	7.5kg
Certifications	CE, RoHS, C-Tick

Pack Contents

1x	150w heavy duty portable solar panel
1x	10A 5-stage smart solar regulator (now lithium compatible)
1x	5m lead with Anderson-style plugs
1x	1.5m Anderson-style plug to battery clamp cable
4x	Tie down pegs
1x	Protective carry bag

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What separates a Hard Korr® folding solar mat from cheaper models?

Mostly it comes down to quality of materials and manufacturing. We specify certified A-grade monocrystalline solar cells for optimum efficiency and lifespan, solid copper cell backing with 20 points of contact, extra-tough 1680D canvas and exclusive Crocskin® armour coating for durability. Our panels are manufactured to a very high standard including strong stitching and careful wiring. That’s why we are able to offer a long 3-year warranty!

Do I have to use the included controller?

You must always use a controller between the solar panel and your battery, but if you have your own solar controller (e.g. built into a camper trailer or RV) you can use that instead. We include an Anderson plug connector in the box.

How do I position my solar mat?

You can place your solar mat anywhere it receives direct sunlight. This might be on your windscreen or bonnet, on top of your awning, on your roof rack, or on the ground using the inbuilt legs. You will experience a moderate increase in output if you are able to angle the panels 30-45° to the sun.

If one cell is shaded or blocked, does the whole panel stop producing electricity?

No. Our mat is designed with bypass diodes to ensure that if one cell is not producing power the rest of the cells are unaffected. This is another difference between a Hard Korr panel and cheaper models.

Can I leave my mat out in the weather?

Yes, Hard Korr solar mats are designed to withstand rain and even hail. However, your panel will not generally produce much electricity during inclement weather so we recommend you bring it inside at these times. If your solar mat gets wet, please ensure it is thoroughly dried prior to storage.

Which panel do I need for my setup?

Start by finding out the total current draw of all the equipment you wish to use. Multiply this figure by the number of hours the equipment is generally used to get the total amp hours consumed. Solar panels can generally provide their stated output for 8 hours per day, so multiply the stated output by 8 hours to find out how many amp hours your solar mat can provide. Here’s a worked example:

You use a Hard Korr 5-bar camp kit for 4 hours per day (3A x 4h = 12Ah)
You use a fridge for 24 hours per day that draws 1.5A per hour (1.5A x 24h = 36Ah)
Total consumption = 48Ah
Add 25% buffer = 48 x 1.25 = 60Ah
Solar panel output required = 60Ah / 8 = 7.5A
Hard Korr’s 150w portable solar panel produces up to 8.33A per hour on a clear day and will be sufficient in these circumstances.