The AIMS Power 230V 96Ah LiFePO4 Master Battery Cabinet Stores 22.1kWh for Your AIMS Hybrid Inverter and Expands to Three Cabinets
The AIMS Power 230V 96Ah LiFePO4 Master Battery Cabinet (LFP230V96A-M) is a pre-wired, high-voltage battery cabinet for AIMS Power hybrid inverters. Inside are six 38.4V lithium packs prewired in series for 230.4V DC, 96Ah and 22.1kWh (22,114 watt hours) of storage, managed by a pre-programmed BMS that communicates with the inverter over CAN.
It's built for residential, commercial and backup power systems that store solar or grid energy for critical loads, nighttime use or peak-rate hours. Installers can connect up to three cabinets per hybrid inverter, one master and two slave units, and AIMS notes that the master cabinet works with two slave cabinets at most.
AIMS Power 230V 96Ah LiFePO4 Master Battery Cabinet Features
Pre-Programmed BMS for AIMS Hybrid Inverters
AIMS says the pre-programmed BMS is designed to work directly with AIMS hybrid inverters, enabling coordinated charging, load management and system monitoring. The cabinet's P+ and P- terminals and COM port connect to the inverter's BAT+, BAT- and COM (CAN) ports.
22.1kWh in One Pre-Wired Cabinet
Six 38.4V lithium packs come prewired in series, so the cabinet arrives ready to connect. AIMS says only three connections are needed (positive, negative and CAN), which reduces installation complexity and setup time.
Room to Grow With Slave Cabinets
For larger storage needs, the master cabinet supports up to two LFP230V96A-S slave cabinets. On the BMS front panel, B1 is the master battery and B2 and B3 are the slave batteries when you use more than one cabinet. COM1 is the master and COM2 and COM3 are the slaves. An ADDR dip switch sets the number of cabinets in the system.
Charge From Solar or the Grid and Use It at Peak Rates
With your hybrid inverter's programming, you can prioritize solar charging or schedule grid charging during low-cost periods. The stored energy can then power your loads when electricity rates are highest, share the load at night, or back up critical circuits during an outage.
Efficient, Long-Life Lithium Packs
AIMS rates the system at greater than 97% efficiency and the packs at more than 3500 cycles. Maximum charge and discharge current is 50A. The BMS balances the cells, and the cabinet uses natural cooling for stable long-term operation.
Lockable IP54 Cabinet
The cabinet is rated IP54 and has a locking door with a cabinet key. Four eyehooks come with it, and the 68.75 inch height includes the eye hooks.
Real-World Applications
Backup for critical loads. Keep critical loads running through an outage with 22.1kWh from one cabinet, or more with slave cabinets added.
Solar self-use at night. Store daytime solar energy and use it for load sharing during nighttime hours.
Peak-rate savings. Charge from the grid when rates are low and run your loads from the battery when rates peak.
Commercial systems. Build a scalable battery bank for a business or facility running an AIMS hybrid inverter, starting with the master cabinet.
Practical Comparison
Master Cabinet Versus Slave Cabinet
The master cabinet (LFP230V96A-M) connects to the AIMS hybrid inverter, and its BMS front panel has the ports for the master and slave batteries. The slave cabinet (LFP230V96A-S) is designed specifically to connect to the master and adds capacity through parallel expansion. Every system starts with one master, and you can add up to two slaves.
Pre-Wired Cabinet Versus a Bank of Separate Batteries
A bank built from separate batteries has to be wired and set up one battery at a time. The LFP230V96A-M arrives with its six packs prewired in series and its BMS pre-programmed for AIMS hybrid inverters, so you make three connections instead.
Buyer Guidance
Match It to Your Inverter
This cabinet is designed for AIMS Power hybrid inverters and connects through the inverter's BAT+, BAT- and CAN COM ports. Before you order, confirm with the Outbound Power team that your AIMS hybrid inverter model is set up for a 230.4V DC battery cabinet.
Plan the Installation
The cabinet weighs 882 lbs and measures 68.75 inches high, 33.75 inches deep and 24.75 inches wide, so plan the floor space and how you'll move it into place. AIMS recommends an inline fuse between the battery and inverter, installed closest to the cabinet on the positive cable. Turn off all power sources before making connections, and never reverse the polarity, which AIMS says voids the warranty.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You run or plan an AIMS hybrid inverter
- You want 22.1kWh of lithium storage
- You may add slave cabinets later
- You want to shift grid use away from peak rates
Common Questions
How Many Cabinets Can I Connect?
Up to three per hybrid inverter, one master and two slave cabinets. AIMS notes the master cabinet works with two slave cabinets at most.
How Do I Set the ADDR Dip Switch?
With one battery cabinet, dip switch one goes up and the rest stay down. With two cabinets, dip switch two goes up and the rest down. With three cabinets, dip switch three goes up and the rest down. Dip switch four isn't used and stays down.
What Are the Voltage Limits?
Nominal voltage is 230.4V DC. AIMS lists a maximum charge voltage of 262.8V and a discharge cut-off of 180V.
What Temperatures Can It Work In?
AIMS rates operation from -4°F to 140°F and charging from 0°F to 140°F.
What's Included
- 1 x LiFePO4 Battery Cabinet 230V 96Ah Master (LFP230V96A-M)
- 6 x 38.4V Lithium Packs, Prewired in Series (Installed)
- 4 x Eyehooks
- 1 x Cabinet Key
Please check with the Outbound Power team about the battery cables, COM cable and inline fuse for the connection to your inverter before you install.
Scalable Lithium Storage for AIMS Hybrid Systems
The AIMS Power 230V 96Ah LiFePO4 Master Battery Cabinet brings 22.1kWh of pre-wired lithium storage, a pre-programmed BMS and room for two slave cabinets to your AIMS hybrid inverter system. If you'd like help sizing a one, two or three cabinet system or planning the installation, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
AIMS Power 230V 96Ah LiFePO4 Master Battery Cabinet | 22.1kWh for AIMS Hybrid Inverters Specifications
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| Electrical |
| Model |
LFP230V96A-M (Master) |
| Chemistry |
LiFePO4 |
| Nominal Voltage |
230.4V DC |
| Capacity |
96Ah |
| Energy |
22.1 kWh (22,114 watt hours) |
| Battery Packs |
6 x 38.4V lithium packs, prewired in series |
| Efficiency |
>97% |
| Cycle Life |
>3500 cycles |
| Charge and Discharge |
| Max Charge / Discharge Current |
50A |
| Max Charge Voltage |
262.8V |
| Discharge Cut-Off Voltage |
180V |
| Temperature |
| Operating Temperature |
-4°F to 140°F |
| Charging Temperature |
0°F to 140°F |
| Cooling |
Natural cooling |
| BMS and Monitoring |
| BMS |
Pre-programmed for AIMS hybrid inverters |
| Cell Balancing |
Yes |
| Inverter Connections |
P+ and P- terminals, COM port (CAN) |
| BMS Front Panel |
B1 master battery, B2 and B3 slave batteries, COM1 master, COM2 and COM3 slave, ON/OFF switch, ADDR dip switch |
| System Expansion |
Up to 3 cabinets per hybrid inverter (1 master, 2 slave) |
| Physical |
| Dimensions |
68.75 x 33.75 x 24.75 in (H x D x W, height includes eye hooks) |
| Weight |
882 lbs |
| IP Rating |
IP54 |
| Door |
Locking, with cabinet key |
| Eyehooks |
4 |
AIMS Power 230V 96Ah LiFePO4 Master Battery Cabinet | 22.1kWh for AIMS Hybrid Inverters Manual