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Residential battery · 51.2 V LiFePO4

SE-F12 Max lithium battery

Model SE-F12 Max

A 11.8 kWh LiFePO4 battery for 48 V hybrid inverters, with an IP65 enclosure for indoor or outdoor installation.

CapacityResidential batteries · 3 models
  • 11.8 kWhNominal energy
  • 51.2 VNominal voltage
  • 11.8 kWMax. output power
  • ≥ 6,000Cycles (datasheet conditions)
  • 95%Max. round-trip efficiency (DC)
  • IP65Indoor or outdoor
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Overview

Large-capacity storage, indoors or outdoors.

The Apium SE-F12 Max is a 11.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery with a nominal voltage of 51.2 V, for 48 V hybrid inverter systems. It supports 1C charge and 1C discharge with a maximum output of 11.8 kW, and has a built-in BMS with an active fuse and intelligent thermal management.

The IP65 enclosure suits indoor or outdoor installation, on a wall or on the floor. Up to 32 batteries can run in parallel (64 with a CAN-Bridge), with local Bluetooth app monitoring.

All figures from the Apium SE-F12 Max & SE-F16 Max brochure.

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An Apium battery, installed
Key features

Safe, flexible and efficient.

LiFePO4 with active fuse

Built-in intelligent BMS for complete protection.

IP65 enclosure

Intelligent thermal management, −20 °C to 55 °C.

Up to 32 in parallel

Modular design, easy to expand (64 with a CAN-Bridge).

11.8 kW output

Supports 1C charge and 1C discharge.

Auto-networking

No DIP switches; local Bluetooth app monitoring and upgrades.

Wall or floor mounted

Flat design that saves installation space.

Technical specifications

SE-F12 Max

Figures from the manufacturer's datasheet for this model. Check the datasheet when designing a system.

Main parameters

Battery chemistry
LiFePO4
Rated capacity
230 Ah
Nominal voltage
51.2 V
Operating voltage
44.8–57.6 V
Nominal energy
11.8 kWh
Usable energy
11.8 kWh (0.5C, 100% DoD, 25 °C)
Max. output power
11.8 kW
Scalability
Up to 32 in parallel (64 with a CAN-Bridge)
Charge current (recommended / max. continuous / peak)
115 A / 230 A / 280 A (10 s)
Discharge current (recommended / max. continuous / peak)
115 A / 230 A / 280 A (10 s)

Other

Recommended depth of discharge
90% DoD
Relative humidity
95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
≤ 3,000 m
Cycle life
≥ 6,000 cycles (25 ± 2 °C, 70% EOL)
Max. round-trip efficiency (DC)
95%
Dimensions (W × H × D)
464 × 767 × 244.5 mm (without hanging board and terminals)
Weight
Approx. 93 kg
Display
LCD (SOC, alarm)
Ingress protection
IP65
Operating temperature
Charge 0 to 55 °C (−20 to 55 °C with optional heating), discharge −20 to 55 °C
Storage temperature
0 to 35 °C
Isolation protection
Built-in circuit breaker
Installation
Wall-mounted, floor-mounted
Communication
CAN 2.0, RS485, Bluetooth
Certification
UN38.3, CE, CB