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Pylon UF5000 5.12kWh 51.2V Li-ion battery (excl. brackets)
R15,880.00 including VAT
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The Pylontech UF5000 is a 51.2 V LiFePO₄ rack battery for home and SME storage, built for long service life and reliable daily cycling. It delivers 5.12 kWh per module, supports CAN and RS485 comms for clean integration with modern hybrid inverters, and is designed for quick cabinet or wall-rack installation with front access ports.
The PYLON-UF5000 battery is not compatible with the PYLON-UP5000.
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The products we sell must be installed by a qualified electrician/technician and must adhere to local wiring regulations and standards. We are not liable for any damages or warranty rejections as a result of incorrectly installed products or systems.Pylontech UF5000, 5.12 kWh LiFePO4 Rack Battery
The UF5000 is Pylontech’s next-generation 48 V class module for residential and SME storage. It offers dependable daily cycling, clean inverter integration over CAN or RS485, and a tidy 19-inch rack form factor with front access for quick cabinet builds.
Key benefits
- 5.12 kWh per module, fewer boxes to reach common system sizes.
- Integrated BMS for pack protection, balancing, and inverter comms.
- CAN/RS485 communication for smooth setup with popular hybrids.
- Rack-friendly, front I/O keeps installs neat and serviceable.
- Designed for frequent cycling, stable LiFePO4 chemistry.
Typical use cases
- Solar self-consumption, store daytime PV and use it at night.
- Time-of-use optimisation, charge off-peak and discharge at peak.
- Backup for essential loads during load shedding.
At a glance specs
| Nominal voltage | 51.2 V |
| Energy per module | 5.12 kWh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 with integrated BMS |
| Communications | CAN, RS485 |
| Form factor | 19-inch rack module, front access ports |
| Scalability | Parallel multiple modules, size your bank for the site |
Refer to the datasheet for charge and discharge current limits, thermal window, maximum modules per group, and installation requirements.
What is included
- UF5000 battery module
- Front-panel DC and communication ports
- Quick start and safety information
Rails, DC cabling, fusing, cabinets, and communication leads are specified per project.
Compatibility notes
- Works with many hybrid inverter families that support Pylontech over CAN or RS485.
- Do not mix different battery models in the same parallel group.
- Set total battery capacity in the inverter based on installed modules.
Quick FAQ for installers
Deye, general guidance
- Battery type, Lithium.
- Protocol, Pylontech over CAN where available.
- Capacity, set total Ah for the bank, typically 100 Ah per module multiplied by the module count.
- Current limits, follow the UF5000 datasheet continuous and peak values, size DC protection accordingly.
- Update inverter firmware if required by the vendor release notes.
Sunsynk, general guidance
- Battery type, Lithium, enable BMS.
- Protocol, Pylontech via CAN.
- Capacity, set the bank Ah as above, confirm charge and discharge limits from the battery BMS once online.
- Use the supplied or approved CAN cable and observe correct CAN-port pinout.
Installation notes
- Commission modules to a similar state of charge before paralleling.
- Use DC cables and protection rated for the bank’s continuous current and fault levels.
- Provide ventilation space as per the datasheet and avoid heat sources.
- Ensure correct earthing and bonding of racks and enclosures.
All specifications are subject to the manufacturer’s datasheet and installation manual. Always follow local electrical regulations and the inverter vendor’s integration guide.
Pylontech UF5000 vs UP5000
UF5000 is the newer 48 V module in this range, better energy per unit, tougher thermal window, higher continuous current.
UF5000, 5.12 kWh usable 4.864 kWh UP5000, 4.8 kWh usable 4.56 kWh UF5000, 100 A continuous UP5000, 90 A continuous UF5000, design life 15 years
| Spec | UF5000, newer model | UP5000, earlier model |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 51.2 V | 48 V |
| Nominal energy | 5.12 kWh | 4.8 kWh |
| Usable energy | 4.864 kWh at 95% DoD | 4.56 kWh at 95% DoD |
| Continuous charge or discharge | 100 A | 90 A |
| Peak current | 105–119 A for 15 min, 120–200 A for 15 s | 95–200 A for 15 s |
| Dimensions and weight | 442 W × 452.6 D × 161 H mm, 42 kg | 442 W × 420 D × 165 H mm, 40 kg |
| Design life | 15 years | 10+ years |
| Operating temperature, charge | −10 to 55 °C | 0 to 50 °C |
| Operating temperature, discharge | −10 to 55 °C | −10 to 50 °C |
| Storage temperature | −20 to 60 °C | −20 to 60 °C |
| Communications | RS485, CAN | RS485, CAN |
| Max per battery group | 20 modules | 16 modules |
Why position UF5000 as the upgrade
- More energy per module, 5.12 kWh vs 4.8 kWh, more usable too.
- Higher continuous current, 100 A, better for sustained load.
- Wider temperature window, better resilience on hot or cold days.
- Longer design life, 15 years.
- Scales to 20 units in one group for larger banks.
Technical notes
- Do not mix battery types in one stack or group, keep UF with UF, UP with UP.
- Where possible keep modules within similar state of charge before paralleling.
- Peak values are time-limited and temperature-dependent, design for continuous current.
FAQ
Can I parallel UF5000 with UP5000Not recommended, the manufacturer guidance states, do not connect different types together. Use one model per group.
Will the higher current of UF5000 stress cables or breakersUse cabling and DC protection sized for 100 A continuous per module and for the string total. Follow your inverter and DC protection ratings.
Is firmware needed to reach these ratingsUF5000 ships with 100 A continuous. UP5000 continuous is 90 A according to the installation data.
Distributor Warranty Details
PYLON-UF5000
Specific References
- MPN
- PYLON-UF5000
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The Pylontech UF5000 is a 51.2 V LiFePO₄ rack battery for home and SME storage, built for long service life and reliable daily cycling. It delivers 5.12 kWh per module, supports CAN and RS485 comms for clean integration with modern hybrid inverters, and is designed for quick cabinet or wall-rack installation with front access ports.
The PYLON-UF5000 battery is not compatible with the PYLON-UP5000.