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BK16A-RC — metal AkuBox 51.2 V / 320 AhThree boxes side by sideBoxes during assemblyCommunication port strip: RS485, CAN, RS232
Type designation · BK16A-RC

LiFePO4 battery
51.2 V / 320 Ah

LiFePO₄ battery in an AkuBox, 51.2 V / 320 Ah / 16.0 kWh, 16× EVE MB31-D06-01. Bluetooth + CAN + RS485 + RS232. JK BMS active balancer, handmade in the Czech Republic, 4-year warranty on cells.

AkuBox 16× EVE MB31-D06-01 BluetoothCANRS485RS232 LCD display
Energy
16 kWh
Capacity
320 Ah
Cycle life
8,000 cycles
Cell warranty
4 years
Price excl. VAT
CZK 64,900
CZK 78,529 incl. 21 % VAT
Made to order

Variants of this pack

BK16A-RCBTCANRS485RS232CZK 64,900
Description

What it's good for.

51.2 V / 16 kWh storage in an enclosed metal box with a dielectric coating. It has a built-in LCD display, a disconnect switch and handles — and the boxes can be stacked.

The BAKOM 51.2 V / 320 Ah battery pack (16 kWh) in an enclosed metal AkuBox for home and business PV systems and backup power. It consists of 16 prismatic EVE MB31 grade A cells in a 16S configuration, managed by a JK BMS PB2A16S20P with a 2 A active balancer and built-in pre-charge.

The metal box with a dielectric coating has four folding handles. The front panel carries the communication port strip, a built-in LCD display (voltage, current, state of charge, cell voltages, temperatures) and an integrated 250 A disconnect switch. The switch disconnects the battery but does not protect it — fit a fuse (e.g. Victron MEGA 175 A / 80 V) as close to the battery as possible. M8 power terminals, earthing thread for equipotential bonding.

The boxes can be stacked — three high is recommended, more with a load-spreading frame.

It communicates with the inverter via CAN (Victron, Deye, Growatt and others) or RS485 (Voltronic, SRNE and others); we set the protocol to match your inverter. Up to 16 batteries with the same BMS version can be connected in parallel — each is connected separately to the DC busbar with cables of the same length and cross-section, and communication between the batteries runs over a standard patch cable. You can monitor the battery status and individual cell voltages in the BAKOM BMS app via Bluetooth.

The battery weighs roughly 110 kg — handling requires at least four people or lifting equipment.

Installation may only be carried out by a qualified person. Connect the battery while it is switched off and through suitable fusing.

This variant (BK16A-RC): Bluetooth, CAN, RS485 and RS232 communication; built-in LCD display.

Specifications

Technical specifications.

Values for the BK16A-RC variant. The charge and discharge limits match the BMS settings the battery leaves the workshop with.

Nominal voltage
51.2 V (16S)
Capacity
320 Ah
Energy
16 kWh
Chemistry
LiFePO₄ (lithium iron phosphate)
Cells
16× EVE MB31-D06-01
BMS
JK PB2A16S20P (BMS+)
Balancer
active, 2 A
Continuous current (charge and discharge)
160 A
Peak current
200 A / 20 s
Recommended charging current
up to 100 A
Cycle life
8,000 cycles to 70% capacity
Charging — temperature
+1 to +55 °C
Discharging — temperature
−22 to +55 °C
Charging: absorption / float
55.8 V / 54.7 V
Discharge cut-off (recommended)
48.50–49.00 V
Communication
Bluetooth, CAN, RS485, RS232
LCD display
built-in
Build
AkuBox
Dimensions
75×45×25 cm
Weight
110 kg
Production
handmade, Czech Republic
Warranty
4 years on the cells

Energy = capacity × average discharge voltage (3.125 V per cell), i.e. the energy the battery delivers between the BMS limits. Cycle life is stated by the cell manufacturer for 25 °C; actual life depends on operating conditions. The 4-year warranty applies to the cells; the BMS and other electronics are covered as set out in the warranty certificate.

What you get

Ready to connect.

Each battery leaves the workshop with its BMS set up and after a final test. Every battery comes with a report of the measured cell capacity and a warranty certificate.

  • Battery with the BMS configuredWe set the protections according to the battery type and the communication according to your inverter.
  • Cell capacity reportMeasured capacity and internal resistance of each cell, and the result of the final test.
  • Manual and warranty certificateWiring procedure, recommended inverter settings and warranty terms.
  • Inverter cableIncluded with 48 and 51.2 V batteries with BMS+ according to the ordered configuration; for other batteries at extra cost.
  • BAKOM BMS app and BAKOM CloudBattery status and cell voltages on your phone via Bluetooth, history and settings on the web. Free for BAKOM batteries.
Frequently asked questions

What you ask us.

Didn't find your answer? Call or write to us — we'll help you choose and connect it.

When will I receive the battery?

We build batteries by hand to order and do not keep them in stock. After your inquiry we confirm the current lead time and put you in the order queue — the reservation is free and non-binding. We contact you before production starts.

Do I pay a deposit?

No. We build and test the battery, then send the invoice and dispatch the battery once payment has arrived. Smaller batteries go by PPL, heavier ones on a pallet; the shipping cost is stated in the quote. Collection in person is possible by arrangement near Klatovy or near Ostrava.

Will the battery communicate with my inverter?

CAN variants communicate with Victron, Deye, Growatt, GoodWe, MUST, Luxpower and other inverters, and via RS485 with, for example, Voltronic inverters. With a Victron system (Cerbo GX), it is the CAN variants that communicate. Our batteries are low-voltage — they do not work with high-voltage (HV) hybrid inverters. Send us your inverter type and we will check.

Can I charge the battery in winter?

Below +1 °C the BMS blocks charging to protect the cells and allows it again above +4 °C. Discharging is possible down to −22 °C. For unheated spaces there are variants with HEAT heating (suffix H), which warm the cells before charging.

What charging voltage should I set?

12.8 V: absorption 14.1 V, float 13.8 V · 25.6 V: 27.9 / 27.4 V · 51.2 V: 55.8 / 54.7 V · 48 V (15 cells): 52.3 / 51.3 V. The BMS protection voltage (3.56 V per cell) is not a charging target. For 15-cell batteries, do not use profiles for 51.2 V or for lead-acid batteries.

Is the inverter communication cable included?

For 48 V and 51.2 V batteries with BMS+ (RC variants), yes, depending on the configuration ordered. For 12.8 V and 25.6 V packs we supply it at extra cost or make one to measure.

Can I add another battery later?

Variants with BMS+ (BK8K-RC and the 48/51.2 V RC series) can be connected in parallel; up to 16 batteries with the same BMS version can be addressed. Each battery is connected separately to the DC busbar with cables of the same length and cross-section — daisy-chaining power cables from battery to battery is not permitted. For more than two batteries we go through the set-up with you in advance.

What is the difference between the AkuBox and a compression box?

The compression box keeps the cells clamped, which benefits their life especially under high load; it can stand horizontally or vertically. It is an open design, so it belongs in a lockable technical room. The AkuBox is a closed enclosure that protects the battery from damage and unauthorised tampering — made of plastic for 12.8 and 25.6 V. The metal AkuBox BK16A-RC also has a built-in display and an isolator switch.

How many cycles will the battery last?

Packs built from EVE LF280K and MB31 cells last 8,000 cycles until capacity drops to 70 %, 105 Ah packs 4,000 cycles to 80 % (cell manufacturer's data at 25 °C). Actual life depends on temperature, currents and depth of discharge.

How should I store the battery over winter?

If the battery will be out of use for more than a week, switch it off. Store it in a dry place, charged to roughly 40–80 %, and top it up every three months. Never leave it fully discharged.

How can I monitor the battery remotely?

The BAKOM BMS app connects to the battery via Bluetooth. The BAKOM Cloud web portal then keeps your batteries, measurement history and settings in one place — you add a battery to your account with the QR code on its label. More on the App page.

Am I allowed to change the BMS settings?

We set the protection parameters in the workshop according to the battery type. Normal user functions in the BAKOM BMS app do not void the warranty; changing the protection configuration, changing the administrator password or modifying the wiring does.

Inquiry · BK16A-RC

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Email
baterie@bakom.czInquiries, orders and technical questions
Bronislava Baxová
+420 737 344 853Orders, lead times, invoices and dispatch
Petr Baxa
+420 603 552 577Production, wiring of batteries and Deye inverters
Michal Komenda
+420 602 564 571Technical matters, off-grid systems and Victron, BAKOM BMS app
Workshops
Svrčovec near Klatovy and Krmelín near OstravaVisits and collection by appointment only
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