Appendix C: Employing Sidecars
Sidecar overview
Battery racks can be situated in one or more locations separate and apart from the battery breakers. In these instances, a sidecar should be employed at each separated location to prevent distance from compromising electrical connectivity. Sidecars permit use of larger output cables to alleviate the problem of power degradation.
Separated sidecars must be grouped in multiples of two (2, 4, 6, 8, etc.).
Note
Sidecar enclosures measure approximately 585 mm (W) x 914 mm (D) x 2032 mm (H) [23” x 36” x 80”] and weigh approximately 227 kg [500 lb].
Each sidecar contains four distinct
BAT 2-
BAT 2+
BAT 1-
BAT 1+
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