Battery compatibility
Which batteries can be used with the next3?
As battery-based systems experts our design team is always trying to keep the battery compatibility as open as possible. The next3 has been designed to be fully compatible with lead-acid batteries and lithium batteries. Compatibility with other battery chemistries and technologies should be confirmed on a case by case. We are very keen to proof and validate our next3 with new battery technologies, please get in contact with us if you have a different battery technology that you would like to test with our device. Our xtender range is compatible with different battery technologies like redoxflow, saltwater, lithium-titanate, nickel-iron, nickel-cadmium and many more. Check with our support team for specific battery technologies.
The next 3 with lead-acid batteries
Please make sure that you have your battery manufacturer charge and discharge profiles and recommendations. During the first configuration assistance, you can define the battery profile () and battery capacity. This will configure a standard battery profile; we advise to go to the advanced configuration menu and make sure that the full charging and discharging profile matches with the recommendations from the battery manufacturer.
The next3 with lithium batteries
Lithium batteries have a different operation strategy, as they incorporate a battery management system (BMS) that is responsible for managing both the charging and discharging profiles. In terms of operation, there are two main types of lithium batteries: active lithium batteries with communication and passive lithium batteries without communication.
The passive lithium batteries without communication will be configured as lead-acid batteries, and similarly we need to make sure that the configuration matches the recommendations from battery manufacturers.
Most lithium batteries require communication between their BMS and the rest of the system for an optimal management of the battery (safety and lifetime), they are active lithium batteries. However, every battery uses its own specific protocol for communication. Studer has incorporated to the next3 a communication bridge between the BMS and the Studer bus (integrated CAN BMS). We have implemented several protocols for lithium battery management, making Studer products compatible with many lithium batteries.
How does it work? When the BMS is connected to the next3 it takes control over the battery management. The integrated CAN BMS will control and adjust the next3 configuration according to the information received from the BMS.
List of compatible batteries
We have developed a comprehensive list of compatible batteries where the communication has been confirmed. Please contact our support team in case of further questions.
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Manufacturer
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Country
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Type
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Voltage
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Capacity
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Techno.
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Aliant Battery
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IT | 3220002XX |
48V |
3,3 to 450 KWh |
LiFePo4 |
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Archimede Energia
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IT |
FXO-0XX-XXX-TCX |
48V |
5.4 - 481 kWh |
LiFePO4/LiNMC |
| AutarcTech | DE | LiRack | 48V | 5.6 - 224 kWh | LiFeMnPO4 |
| BlueNova | ZA | BN 52 | 48V | 2 - 65 kWh | LiFeYPO4 |
| BMZ | DE | ESS 7.0 / 9.0 / X | 48V | 3 - 120 kWh | LiNMC/LiNCA |
| BSLBATT | CN | BSLBATT LFP battery | 48V | 2.4 - 153.6 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| BYD | CN | Premium LVL/LVS; B-Box Pro 2,5 - 10; B-Box Pro 3,8; |
48V | 15.36 - 983 kWh; 3.84 - 245.8 kWh; 2.56 - 441.6 kWh; |
LiFePO4 |
| Cegasa | ES | eBick Pro 180; eBick Ultra 100; |
48V | 70 - 3 MWh; 9 - 70 kWh; |
LiFePO4 |
| Discover | CA | AES 42-48-6650; | 48V | 2.8 - 56 kWh; 6.65 - 133 kWh; |
LiFePO4 |
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D yness
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CN | B4850, Powerbox | 48V | 2.4 - 96 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| Fortress Power | US | eFlex 5.4 | 48V | 5.4 - 81 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| Freedom Won | ZA | Lite Range | 48V | 5 - 80 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| GS HUB | DE | HomeHub | 48V | 2.5 - 20 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| IPS AG | CH | liCube® modular; lionic®; |
48V | 0.5 - 9 kWh; 3 - 25 kWh; |
LiFePO4 |
| Midac | IT | RES 4.2; RES 5.1; |
48V | RES 4.2; RES 5.1; |
LIMN; LiFePO4 |
| PowerTech Systems | FR | PowerRack® | 48V | 2.56 - 1280 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| Pylontech | CN | UP5000, US2000/C, US3000/C, Force L1/L2 | 48V | 2.4 - 140 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| PYTES | CN | E-BOX-48100R | 48V | 2.4 - 40 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| SolarMD | ZA | SS 4074, SS 4037, SS 202 | 48V | 3.7 - 1.88 MWh | LiFePO4 |
| Soltaro | AU | SOL-R16-2.5KWH; SOL-R16-5.0KWH; |
48V | 2.5 - 12.5 kWh; 5 - 25 kWh; |
LiFePO4 |
| Sunlight | GR | Li.ON ESS | 48V | 5.12 - 384 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| Super-B | NL | NOMIA | 12V (48V with BCI) | 1.2 - 2.7 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| Surya Utama Putra | IN | SUPBLP51250, SUPBLP512100 | 48V | 2.40 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| Tesvolt | DE | TS 25-50 | 48V | 4.8 - 307 kWh | LiNMC |
| Turbo Energy | ES | TE LS 48 2.4, TE US3000C, TE US2000C | 48V | 2.24 - 144 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| Twice | CH | Hexagon | 48V | 5 - 200 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| UZ Battery | CN | Power Lite : L051100-A1, L051100-B, L051100-D |
48V | 5.12 - 81.92 kWh | LiFePO4 |
| Vision Mechatronics | IN | LiRack / LiRack Eco | 48V | 3 - 500 kWh | LiFeMnPO4 |
| Weco | IT | 4K4 LFP - HeSU 5K3R20 - HeSU; |
48V | 4.9 - 122.5 kWh; 5.3 - 132.5 kWh; |
LiFePO4 |
| Zruipower | CN | Power Base Pro; ZR-FC48100; ZR-FC4850 |
48V | 2.5 - 300 kWh | LiFePO4 |
For further information about connecting the batteries with the next, please go to the connection section.
For further information about connecting lithium batteries, with communication, please go to the dedicated page here.
Grid code compatibility
100% offgrid, 100% ongrid
A grid-tied solution, 100% offgrid. The next3 is a full interactive grid inverter including an AC source interface with double disconnection relay with the grid. This input complies with the new grid-tied low voltage regulations in the UE and other regions.
The list below summarizes the grid certificates that we have already obtained for different countries. These countries are therefore incorporated in the configuration assistant. The corresponding country should be selected during the first commissioning.
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Country |
Standard |
Alternative accepted standard |
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Switzerland |
NA/EEA-N7 – CH 2020 |
VDE AR-N 4105:2018-11 +
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Germany |
VDE-AR-N 4105:2018-11 |
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Czech Republic |
PŘÍLOHA 4 PPDS 2018 |
EN 50549-1:2019 |
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Austria |
TOR Erzeuger Typ A v1.1 |
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Spain |
UNE 206007-1:2013 IN
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Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia |
EN 50549-1:2019 |
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Sweden |
EN 50549-1:2019 +
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France
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DIN VDE 0126-1-1/A1 VFR 2019
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International general certificates
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International anti-islanding
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IEC 62116:2014
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| CB Test Certificate Safety IECEE |
IEC 62109-1:2010,
IEC 62109-2:2011
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We are currently working in a wide range of countries that will join soon the list. For the countries and regions that are not appearing, please contact your Studer representative for advice on the next steps.
For further information about advance grid management and parameters configuration, please check the application note Advanced grid/DSO management
As usual, our support team is available in case of further questions.
Certificates
VDE AR-N 4105:2018-11 (Germany)
TOR Erzeuger Typ A v1.1 (Austria)
UNE 206007-1:2013 IN, UNE 217002:2020, RD 1699/2011+ RD 413/2014 (Spain)