51.2V 51.2Ah LiFePO4 Battery Pack with IP67 Housing for Outdoor Backup Power

51.2V 51.2Ah 26650 Battery Pack with IP67 Metal Housing for Outdoor Backup Power

In early February 2026, a backup-power system integrator supplying telecom and off-grid infrastructure sites came to CM Batteries after a run of field failures tied to weather exposure. Units installed at exposed outdoor sites were experiencing moisture ingress after storm season, and site operators had no remote way to confirm whether a unit was healthy without physically visiting the location. The customer needed a fully weatherproof battery pack that could also report its status back to a central monitoring system.

CM Batteries built a 51.2V 51.2Ah 16S16P LiFePO4 battery pack in an IP67 metal housing with RS485 communication, validated for -30°C to 60°C operation — giving the customer a weatherproof battery pack that plugs directly into their existing remote monitoring platform. It’s one of the higher-capacity builds in CM Batteries’ custom 26650 battery pack lineup for exposed outdoor installations.

Outdoor Backup Power Customer Overview

The customer integrates backup-power systems for telecom base stations and off-grid infrastructure sites, many of which sit fully exposed to rain, dust, and seasonal temperature swings with no on-site enclosure of their own.

Because these sites are spread across a wide geographic footprint, the operations team relies on remote diagnostics rather than routine site visits — making both weatherproofing and communication protocol support non-negotiable requirements for any new battery platform.

Enclosure Ingress Protection Insufficient for Sustained Rain

The previous enclosure passed a basic splash test but wasn’t rated for sustained rain exposure, leading to internal corrosion after repeated storms.

CMB Solution:
Housed the pack in an IP67-rated metal enclosure, sealed against dust ingress and short-term immersion, built for equipment left permanently outdoors.

No Communication Protocol for Remote Site Monitoring

Operators couldn’t tell whether a remote backup unit was healthy without a physical site visit, delaying response to failing units by days or weeks.

CMB Solution:
Built in RS485 communication so the pack plugs directly into the customer’s existing remote monitoring platform for centralized status checks.

Cell Capacity Fade Below -30°C

Backup runtime at remote sites dropped noticeably during winter cold spells, right when grid outages were most likely.

CMB Solution:
Used low-temperature 26650 cells validated for -30°C to 60°C operation, keeping backup capacity available through winter conditions.

Low Temperature 51.2V 51.2Ah 26650 Battery Pack

51.2V 51.2Ah 16S16P Low Temperature Battery Pack Design

Product Highlights

  • Nominal voltage: 51.2V
  • Capacity: 51.2Ah
  • Configuration: 16S16P, 256 cells
  • Operating temperature: -30°C to 60°C
  • Enclosure protection: IP67-rated metal housing
  • Communication: RS485 protocol
  • Certification: ISO 9001-manufactured; UL / CE / IEC 62133 available upon request
  • Custom options:Communication protocol, voltage platform, and enclosure mounting

51.2V 51.2Ah LiFePO4 Battery Pack Parameters

No. Item Parameter Remark
1 Nominal Voltage 51.2V 3.2V/Cell
2 Nominal Capacity 51.2Ah  @ 0.2C
3 Minimum Capacity 50Ah  
4 Shipment Voltage /  
5 Initial Internal Impedance ≤325mΩ AC 1KHz
6 Standard Charge Voltage 58.4V 3.65V/Cell
7 Standard Charge Current 10.24A  
8 Max. Charge Current 25.6A  
9 Standard Discharge Current 10.24A  
10 Max. Discharge Current 153.6A  
11 Burst Discharge Current 307.2A ≤5s
12 Discharge Cut-off Voltage 40V 2.5V/Cell
13 Cycle Life ≥1500 cycles Retention ≥80%
14 Charge Temperature -30°C ~ +60°C Standard Charge
15 Discharge Temperature -30°C ~ +60°C Standard Discharge
16 Storage Temperature -20°C ~ +35°C ≤3 months
-20°C ~ +25°C ≤1 year
17 Weight About 25 Kg
18 Special Technical Requirements Smart BMS + RS485 + IP67  

51.2V 51.2Ah IP67 Battery Pack FAQs

Should I choose IP67 or IP68 for my outdoor equipment?

IP67 is typically sufficient for equipment exposed to rain and dust but not submerged. If your equipment needs to operate continuously underwater — such as an ROV or subsea sensor — an IP68-rated battery pack is the better fit. See CMB’s waterproof battery pack page for the full comparison.

What monitoring systems can RS485 connect to?

RS485 is a widely used industrial communication standard, typically compatible with monitoring platforms that support Modbus and similar protocols. Compatibility with your specific system is confirmed during project scoping.

How long can 51.2Ah battery pack support my backup load?

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