Dometic PLB40 40Ah Lithium Battery

Specifications

SKU PLB40

Brand Dometic

GTIN 9331391008582

Warranty Period: 2 Years

Product Category Portable Power Stations

Watt hours (Wh) 480

Amp hours (Ah) @ V 40

Maximum Discharge Current 15A

DC Output 12 V

Battery Types Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)

Weight (kg) 7.54

Dimensions (LxWxH mm) 197 x 197 x 257 mm

Input Voltage 12 V (DC)

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Product Q&A

• Can I jump start or charge my vehicle battery with the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery?

  Hi Michael,

  No. The PLB40 is not recommended for use as a jump-starting device. It can provide output to a battery source via the 12 V output though, with a max current of 15 amps.

  Regards, Steve.

• If the battery "dies" can it be replaced or would the complete unit need to be replaced?

  Hi There,

  Dometic have not advised if the battery is replaceable. We would suggest contacting Dometic on 1800 21 21 21 for tech support.

• What Dometic solar panels are compatible with the PLB40 Lithium Battery?

  Hi there,

  Dometic states that the following three solar panels are compatible with the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery:

  • PS120A
  • PS180A
  • PSB150

  Thanks for your question.

• Can I use PLB40 with dometic 120 s folding panel (which has regulator) would I need to disconnect regulator when charging PLB40?

  Hi There,

  If using that solar panel you would need to bypass the regulator as it is not suitable for charging lithium batteries.

  However due to the capabilites of the PLB40, it can be charged unregulated.

• How large an inverter can I use with the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery?

  Hi there,

  Thanks for your question.

  You can use a 150W inverter with the PLB40.

  Regards, Steve.

• Hi there can you draw power from the Anderson plug or is it only for charging?

  Hi There,

  The Anderson plug on the PLB40 is for charging only.

  The output sockets include:

  – USB 
  – 2-pin 12 V DC socket
  – 12 V DC socket

• What type of fuse does the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery use?

  Hi there,

  The Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery uses a 20A 3AG glass slow-blow fuse.

  Regards, Steve.

• Does the Dometic PLB40 come with any / all connecting cables for charging from car and solar panels or do these need to be purchased separately? Is there a pack of cables you can get with it?

  Hi There,

  The PLB40 comes with a cigarette plug with an Anderson plug on the opposite end for charging the battery from your vehicle.It also comes with a power adaptor to charge from mains power.

  It does not come with any cables to connect to solar panels. These would need to be purchased separately.

• What are the top 5 features of the Dometic PLB40 40Ah Lithium Battery?

  Hi there,

  We believe the top 5 features of the Dometic PLB40 40Ah Lithium Battery are:

  1. Powerful lithium ion phosphate (LiFePo4) battery cells produce 500 W of continuous power – Cycles FIVE times longer than lead-acid batteries
  2. Built-in easy to read LCD display to see battery capacity
  3. Can be recharged using solar panels, AC house power or 12V
  4. Output Sockets including 2 USB ports, 12V socket and 2 Pin
  5. Perfect for powering CFX range and other portable coolers
• Can I charge the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery and run a Dometic CFX3 fridge freezer at the same time?

  Hi there,

  Yes - the PLB40 lithium battery has been designed to be able to charge and power a CFX3 portable fridge freezer at the same time.

  Regards, Steve.

• Can the PLB 40 power other portable fridge brands models or only the Dometic CFX range?

  Hi There,

  Yes the PLB40 can certainly power other fridges.

  The PLB40 has been designed to operate portable fridges from various brands.

• How long does the battery pack take to charge from a car cigarette lighter outlet.

  Hi There,

  You'd be looking at about 5 - 6 hours for a full charge from empty.

• Hi, would a 300W portable inverter work / be suitable for this product? Thanks

  Hi There

  These units are not designed to have an inverter connected to them. They are designed for portable power to power fridges, charge phones etc.

  You could use an inverter to charge the unit.

• How do extreme high and low temperatures affect the operation of the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery?

  Hi,

  Lithium iron phosphate batteries can operate in a wide temperature range. The safe boundary to charge the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery is from 0C to +45C, and to discharge the battery is from 10C to +55C.

  Thanks.

• What is the best way to store the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery?

  Hi,

  The PLB40 should be stored fully charged and recharged every 6 months. The discharge rate is approximately 3-5% per month.

  Regards, Steve.

• Can I charge the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery from my cigarette lighter socket in my vehicle?

  Hi,

  Yes - the PLB40 is integrated with an 8 A smart DC-DC charger. This will allow charging via a 12 V DC socket in the vehicle.

  Regards, Steve.

• Can the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery be daisy chained to another battery?

  Hi,

  No the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery cannot be daisy chained to another battery.

  Thanks.

• Do I need a solar regulator when using a solar panel to charge the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery?

  Hi,

  The battery pack is already integrated with a smart DC-DC charger, therefore the PLB40 can be connected directly to a solar panel without the need for a regulator.

  Keep in the mind that the maximum voltage for a solar panel should not exceed 25 V DC and that the current should be limited to 8 A DC.

  Thanks.

• How many charge cycles can I get with the Dometic PLB40 Lithium Battery?

  Hi,

  The Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery chemistry is rated to provide up to 2,000 charge cycles at an 80% depth of discharge.

  Thanks.

• What solar panel can I use with this?

  You can use an unregulated solar panel with outputting within 8-25 VDC and max charging current of 10A.

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