Akai AKE-5KW-HB Installation Manual

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PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY
This unit must be installed by a registered,
licensed installer as required by
Government regulations.
5 kW Home Battery
Installation Manual
Model Number AKE-5KW-HB

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  • Page 1 PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY This unit must be installed by a registered, licensed installer as required by Government regulations. 5 kW Home Battery Installation Manual Model Number AKE-5KW-HB...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Information Product Overview Getting Started Installation Display Interface Communication Connection Monitoring Software Interface Operations Troubleshooting Maintenance Other Useful Information Installer Notes After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase receipt and carton.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information (Cont.) • Static electricity: Any static electricity could damage veneer on the electrostatic sensitive components. Before touching the plug in, circuit board or chips, be sure to use correct electrostatic prevention measures. • WARNING! Power supply: When installing or maintaining this battery, the power supply must be disconnected first.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Information (Cont.) • DANGER! Battery terminals: Verify that no voltage between the battery terminals and the ground is present before maintenance or repair. In this product, the battery circuit is not isolated from the input voltage. Hazardous voltages may occur between the battery terminals and the ground.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Front MENU ENTER DOWN After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 7 Product Overview (Cont.) Scope of delivery Parts list Control panel Display MENU button ENTER button UP button DOWN button Positive Terminals (Cathodes) (red) Negative Terminals (Anodes) (black) Battery housing Handle Wall-mounting bracket (side view) Wall-mounting bracket (back view) Bracket Accessories Red power cable (2000 mm) 10 Black power cable (2000 mm) 11 Communication cable (2000 mm)
  • Page 8 Product Overview (Cont.) Battery - Front View (Fig. 2) Battery Panel Image - Base View (Fig. 3) After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 9 Product Overview (Cont.) Battery Panel Diagram (Fig. 4) Description Functional Description Battery - Negative terminal (Anode) Battery + Positive terminal (Cathode) POWER BMS switch Display the battery's capacity Electricity volume indicator Display state information ALM alarm indicator light blinking Running light Run indicator light ON Display connection address ADS Dialer...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking • This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Unpack the battery and lay out the separate components. Keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future.
  • Page 11: Installation

    DC electricity into AC electricity for use in the home. Any extra electricity that is not being used is then stored in your AKAI Energy 5 kW Home Battery/Batteries. Then, when there is no sun, your home can be powered using the saved energy.
  • Page 12 Installation (Cont.) Installation Location • The installation location of this product is key. It should be installed indoors in a location that can be accessed conveniently for maintenance purposes. The installation location should also allow for sufficient space for pedestrian passage. •...
  • Page 13 Installation (Cont.) Installation Procedure WARNING! Make sure the main wire is in compliance with the standard of rated capacity of battery to avoid hazards like electric shock or fire. WARNING! Do not use the wall receptacle as the input power source for the battery, as its rated current is less than the battery’s maximum input current.
  • Page 14 Installation (Cont.) • Prior to wiring, check the anode and cathode of the battery. The anode and cathode terminals should MUST be connected correctly. • During battery connection, please wear protective gloves. When using metal tools, such as a as torque wrench, please use insulating packaging so that the two ends of the metal tools will not make contact with the positive and negative terminals of the battery at the same time, to avoid a short-circuit.
  • Page 15 Installation (Cont.) Fig. 8 ON/OFF CAPACITY RS232 RS485 RESETD RY CONTACT Installation of the lithium battery, wiring and startup; • Make sure the battery pack is switched off, before installing it onto the wall- mounting bracket. • The anode and cathode of the battery pack should be connected to the switching mode power supply or inverter.
  • Page 16 Installation (Cont.) Single Battery Installation IMPORTANT! Installation and wiring must be completed in accordance with local electrical laws and regulations. This battery MUST be installed by a qualified professional. WARNING! • Make sure the main wire is in compliance with the standard of rated capacity of the battery to avoid hazards like electric shock or fire.
  • Page 17 Installation (Cont.) Fig. 10 Connecting the wires WARNING! Ensure the power is completely switched off before installing any wires! Failure to take the correct precautions can result in electrocution, serious injury, or death. See pages 3-5 for comprehensive safety instructions, as well as specific safety information on pages 13-14.
  • Page 18 Installation (Cont.) • Connect both the positive and negative power lines of the inverter and battery, according to the setting of the circuit breaker (Fig. 11). Fig. 11 Please note, the cable from circuit breaker to inverter is not provided. •...
  • Page 19 Installation (Cont.) Software Installation Optionally, you can install battery monitoring software onto your computer system, to fully configure the battery monitor the battery parameters. Installation of Battery/Batteries in Parallel IMPORTANT! Installation and wiring must be completed in accordance with local electrical laws and regulations.
  • Page 20 Installation (Cont.) Fig. 14 Inverter Inverter Communication cable to converter Fig. 15 In parallel system, choose the positive power line of the inverter and last battery, according to the setting of the circuit breaker (Fig. 15). Just plug the power line in breaker.
  • Page 21: Display Interface

    Display Interface Using the LCD screen Each option on the LCD screen begins with is “>>” or “--”, where “>>” indicates the location of the cursor. Press the UP or DOWN button to move the cursor position. When an option ends with “>>” it indicates that this page contains more information, which can be accessed by pressing the ENTER key when the cursor is on the corresponding page title.
  • Page 22 Display Interface (Cont.) Display interface content and information Starting the interface After powering on, the start screen will be visible (Fig. 17). Press “MENU” to enter the display interface (Fig. 18): Fig. 17 WELCOME TO USE --------------------------- MENU Press MENU key ENTER to continue.
  • Page 23 Display Interface (Cont.) Using the display Interface The LCD display on this battery can be used to collect battery parameters. Once you have entered the main menu, you can use the “>>” cursor and the UP, DOWN and ENTER buttons select and view the parameters. On the main menu, the options are as follows (Fig.
  • Page 24 Display Interface (Cont.) Batt vol Abnormal -- Vol01: xxxxmV (Fig. 20 and Fig. 21) -- Vol02: xxxxmV -- ShortNum: XXXX -- Vol03: xxxxmV -- TempPro: XXXX -- Vol04: xxxxmV -- OverCPro: XXXX -- Vol05: xxxxmV -- Low CPro: XXXX -- Vol06: xxxxmV -- OverVNum: XXXX -- Vol07: xxxxmV -- Vol08: xxxxmV...
  • Page 25 Display Interface (Cont.) Fig. 25 Status >> HTAlarm: NO (See Fig. 25, Fig. 26 and Fig. 27) -- HTPro: -- HTAlarm: YES/NO -- HVAlarm: -- HTPro: YES/NO -- HVAlarm: YES/NO -- HVPro: -- HVPro: YES/NO -- LVAlarm: YES/NO Fig. 26 >>...
  • Page 26: Communication Connection

    Communication Connection Connection mode for parallel communication When set up in parallel, the dial-up addresses of battery module are 1, 2, 3, 4……14, and 15. “1” represents the host computer, to which other batteries’ data is uploaded; the host computer conducts unified uploading, and it is required to connect with upper computer.
  • Page 27: Monitoring Software Interface

    Monitoring Software Interface Upper machine instructions Software source file The name of software source files are: • BmsTools.exe • BmsTools.exe.config • data • Language • • DevComponents.DotNetBar2.dll • NPOI.dll It comprises of seven documents in total. Software running environment The software can run on a PC using the WINDOWS operating system. RS232 Driver The name of the software source file is: ._PL2303_Prolific_DriverInstaller_v1180.exe._.DS_Store...
  • Page 28 Monitoring Software Interface (Cont.) Fig. 32 5. Under the “Realtime Monitoring” tab (Fig. 33) you can view a real-time display of the various battery parameters. Fig. 33 After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 29 Monitoring Software Interface (Cont.) 6. Enter the “Multi Monitoring” tab (Fig. 34) to select the automatic storage option (“Autosave”). This will automatically store the battery parameters in an excel table. This file can be found (in the software) under the current file path of the data folder.
  • Page 30 Monitoring Software Interface (Cont.) 8. Under the “Parameter Setting” tab (Fig. 36), you can view the battery parameters, including: • Reading the parameters • Writing the parameters • Restoring the default parameters for the battery • Importing the parameters (in an XML file format) •...
  • Page 31 Equipment Interface Instructions Address Switch Function (only in parallel) When the batteries are set up to work in parallel, the host/client pack and server packs need to be addressed as follows: Dial code switch position Instruction No cascade, use single Set to Pack1 (Host/Client) Set to Pack2 Set to Pack3...
  • Page 32 Equipment Interface Instructions (Cont.) Communication Function RS485/CAN Communication Port Definition Fig. 39 (RJ45 Port Pin) (Fig. 39): RJ45 PIN 1, 8 RS485-B 2, 7 RS485-A 3, 6 CAN-H CAN-L Fig. 40 RS485/CAN Communication Port Definition (RJ11 Port Pin) (Fig. 40): RJ11 PIN 1, 2, 6 TX (Single face)
  • Page 33: Operations

    Operations After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 34 Operations (Cont.) Reset Key Function Press and Hold Time Mode 0-3 seconds 3-6 seconds >6 seconds Normal Indication by SOC Transfer to Sleep Mode Reset Sleep Mode Wake from Sleep Mode Using the LCD screen For a detailed explanation of how to operate the LCD screen, see pages 21-25. After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the system is not operating correctly, please see the table below for troubleshooting options. Issue Possible Cause Solution No indicator or alarm on Press “Reset” to enter Sleep mode the front display panel normal operation mode No indicator or alarm on Charge battery the front display panel Battery voltage too low...
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting (Cont.) • Current: If current is larger than 100 A, battery protection will turn on. To fix this, check whether current is over this limit. If it is, change the settings on the power supply side. • High Voltage: If the charging voltage is above 58.4 V, the battery protection will turn on.
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Maintenance Storage Before storing this battery, charge it at for least 7 hours. Store the battery covered and upright in a cool, dry location. The recommend long-term storage temperature is 15 °C - 25 °C. During storage, recharge the battery every 3 months for 1-2 hours (assuming a storage temperature of 0 °C- 40 °C).
  • Page 38 Maintenance (Cont.) Monthly inspection items • Repeat daily inspection items. • Check whether the surface of connecting terminal and connecting strip is clean; Whether there is damage, deformation or corrosion, and avoid using connecting parts with serious oxidation corrosion and dirt for installation. •...
  • Page 39: Other Useful Information

    Other Useful Information Technical Parameters of the Battery Management System (BMS) Function name Item list Set value Setting range Overvoltage Alarm value of monomer 3600 ± 20 mV alarm voltage undervoltage to 4500 mV Monomer voltage alarm Undervoltage 1000 mV to alarm value 2800 ±...
  • Page 40 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Overvoltage Recovery value of total protection 59.2 ± 0.3 V voltage overvoltage to voltage 65 V Recovery value of total Overvoltage voltage undervoltage to 54.4 ± 0.3 V recovery voltage protection value of total voltage overvoltage Battery When the total voltage is lower than the overvoltage...
  • Page 41 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Charging high Recovery value temperature 60 ± 3 °C of charging high protection temperature to 90 °C Recovery value of Charging high charging low temperature temperature 50 ± 3 °C to protection value recovery of charging high No charging temperature due to...
  • Page 42 Other Useful Information (Cont.) High ambient Alarm value of low temperature 65 ± 3 °C ambient temperature to Ambient alarm 90 °C temperature Low ambient alarm -40 °C to alarm value of temperature -10 ± 3 °C high ambient temperature alarm MOS-Over- Recovery value of MOS...
  • Page 43 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Charging It may be set to be 0, Charging current limiting 10 A i.e. close the charging limiting current function current limiting function. Discharging Protection value of Discharging overcurrent 110 ± 1 A discharging overcurrent alarm current alarm to 3 A Discharging...
  • Page 44 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Charging equilibrium of Cut-in conditions: State of valid charging current battery cell Equilibrium cut- 3450 mV 3000 mV to 4500 mV in voltage Voltage Voltage difference value difference of 50 mV after equilibrium to equilibrium 100 mV cut-in Voltage 10 mV to voltage...
  • Page 45 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Service, repair and spare parts CAUTION! If your battery appears not to be operating correctly, contact our after sales support centre for advice. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself! Please note that if you book a service, the appliance must be accessible for the technician to perform any necessary repair.
  • Page 46 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Battery Pack Technical Specifications Model Number AKE-5KW-HB Nominal voltage 51.2 V Rated capacity 100 Ah Rated reserved energy 5120 Wh Standard charging current 0.3 C Maximum continuous charging current 0.5 C Minimum continuous charging current 0.1 C Total charging cut-off voltage 58.4 V...
  • Page 47 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Compliance This appliance has been fully tested and meets all requirements as set out by standards AS IEC 62619 & AS/NZS 62368. The RCM Mark (Regulatory Compliance Mark) indicates that the product complies with the relevant guidelines of the ACMA as well as corresponding government requirements for the safety of electrical devices.
  • Page 48 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Licensed installer/electrician details Please ask your licensed installer/electrician to fill in the details below so you have them on record should you need to contact the installer in the future. Proof of professional installation is also required for warranty claims. Please fill in the details below: Name of licensed installer: ............
  • Page 49: Installer Notes

    Installer Notes After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 50 Installer Notes (Cont.) After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 51 Installer Notes (Cont.) After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 52 Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on (AU) 1300 886 605 for advice.

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