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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VARTA element 3 / VARTA element 6 VARTA Storage GmbH...
- Page 2 Guidance for the qualified electrician The first part of this manual contains general information on how to use the VARTA element 3 / element 6 energy storage systems. Further information can be found in the “Installation”, “Operation in the password-protected area” and “Maintenance” sections.
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Page 3: Translation Of The Original Instruction Manual Vatra Element
Legal notice Translation of the original instruction manual VATRA element 3/6 VARTA Storage GmbH Emil-Eigner-Str. 1 86720 Nördlingen Germany www.varta-storage.de Tel.: +49 9081 240 86 60 info@varta-storage.com Technical Service: technical.service@varta-storage.com Tel.: +49 9081 240 86 44 Updated: 10/2015 Document number: OM_850_850_GB... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents General ...................11 Information about this manual.........11 Explanation of symbols ..........11 Pictograms ..............12 Safety ................13 General information on safety ........13 Proper use ..............14 Requirements regarding qualified electricians .... 15 General hazards ............15 Safety equipment ............17 Function, scope of supply and technical parameters ..18 Function .............. - Page 5 4.3.4 Portal (optional) ............29 Instructions for maintenance and Cleaning ....31 Maintenance work ............31 Cleaning ..............32 Instructions for disassembly and disposal ....32 Malfunction/Damage event ..........33 Malfunction indicators ..........33 6.1.1 Malfunction indicators of the LED ring ....33 6.1.2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface ...
- Page 6 Assembling the battery modules ......... 54 8.6.1 Opening the cabinet ..........55 8.6.2 Checking the battery modules .........56 8.6.3 Removing and connecting battery modules ....57 8.6.4 Closing storage cabinet ...........64 Commissioning ............64 8.7.1 Switching on ............64 8.7.2 Password entry ............66 8.7.3 Enter device name and serial number of the battery modules ..............67...
- Page 7 9.4.4 Grid parameters NA protection ....... 83 9.4.5 Logging out ............. 85 Maintenance ................86 Maintenance basics ............86 10.1 Safety instructions ............86 10.2 Scope of maintenance ..........87 Service and repair work ..........88 11.1 Checking the storage cabinet from outside ....88 11.1.1 Checking the storage cabinet from outside ....
- Page 8 11.3.6 Disassembling the storage cabinet cover .....103 11.3.7 Replacing/cleaning the fan ........104 11.4 Completion of service and repair work ..... 106 11.4.1 Checking operating state ........106 11.5 Cleaning ..............107 Malfunctions ..............108 12.1 Malfunction displays of the LED ring ......108 12.2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface .....
- Page 9 About this manual Read this manual carefully to ensure the VARTA element 3 and VARTA element 6 energy storage systems (VATRA element 3/6) operate correctly. Installation and maintenance activities must be performed by a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage GmbH.
- Page 10 Disclaimer VARTA Storage GmbH accepts no liability whatsoever for personal injury, property damage, damage sustained by the product, or consequential damage that occurs or has occurred on the product due to failure to comply with these instructions, improper use of the product, or by repairs, opening of the storage cabinet and any other actions carried out by unqualified electricians not certified by VARTA Storage GmbH.
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Page 11: General
Indicates an instruction which, if not followed, can lead to minor or slight injuries. CAUTION! Indicates an instruction which, if not followed, can lead to property damage. NOTICE! Indicates useful hints for handling VATRA element 3/6. Table 1: Explanation of symbols Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 12: Pictograms
Pictograms Warning about general hazards! Warning about electrical voltage! Warning about electric shock! Warning about flammable substances! Warning about battery hazard! Warning about failure to observe discharge time: 3 min! Table 2: Pictograms Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 13: Safety
Safety General information on safety Potential mortal danger through failure to observe the safety instructions! Improper use can cause fatal injury. WARNING! Therefore: Make sure that all safety devices are in working order before use! The information contained in this manual is to be observed by all individuals during operation, installation and maintenance. -
Page 14: Proper Use
VATRA element 3/6 and its components are built using state-of- the-art technology and to product-specific standards and is to be used for storing electricity from generation plants of renewable energy, such as photovoltaic systems or other energy sources such as CHP. -
Page 15: Requirements Regarding Qualified Electricians
Requirements regarding qualified electricians Potential mortal danger if the electrician lacks the proper training! Make sure that all activities on the VATRA element 3/6 system (e.g. installation, service WARNING! and maintenance work) are carried out by qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH! The “Installation”, “Operation in the password-protected area”... - Page 16 Bear in mind that work on electrical systems and operating equipment must be carried out by qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH in compliance with the electrical regulations. Work on electrical systems and operating equipment must be carried out in the de-energised state! ...
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Page 17: Safety Equipment
VARTA Storage GmbH to confirm faultless function. The VATRA element 3/6 system features multiple safety devices, including a NA-protected activation point in accordance with VDE- AR-N 4105, closed electrical operating area, over temperature cut-out and a door contact switch. This switches off the system if an attempt is made to open the storage cabinet before it has been de-energised. -
Page 18: Function, Scope Of Supply And Technical Parameters
Function, scope of supply and technical parameters Function The VARTA element 3 / element 6 system is a battery storage system for operation in a 3-phase building grid, which offers the option of connecting a separate grid-connected photovoltaic system. This must be a generating unit which supplies to surplus rather than to full feed. -
Page 19: Scope Of Supply
Before the VARTA element 3 / element 6 energy storage systems is installed, it is necessary to clarify with the energy supplier whether or not the system has to be registered. -
Page 20: Figure 1: Vatra Element 3/6
Online Portal Agreement, Technical Online Service Agreement) Figure 1: VATRA element 3/6 Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 21: System Overview
System overview Figure 2: System overview Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 22: Type Plates
Type plates Figure 3: Type plate VARTA element 3 Figure 4: Type plate VARTA element 6 Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 23: Technical Parameters
Packaging (W x H x D) 700 mm x 1,325 mm x 600 mm Grid fusing 16 A (B-character) Table 3 Technical parameters – VARTA element SYSTEM: ELEMENT 6 Nominal capacity 6.4 kWh ... -
Page 24: Warranty
BATTERY MODULE Electrochemistry cell Lithium-ion Nominal module capacity 461 Wh Discharge depth 90 % Usable module capacity 2.9 kWh Module output 1.6 kW Connection touch safe Cell monitoring integrated Dimensions (W x H x D) 445 mm x 600 mm x 122 mm ... -
Page 25: Led Displays And Control Element
LED displays and control element Mortal danger from electric shock on opening the cabinet door! The device accommodates parts carrying hazardous voltages. Contact with these parts WARNING! can be fatal. Never open the cabinet door without authorisation! Never open the cabinet door! Property damage from deep discharge of the battery modules! The energy storage system may be switched off... -
Page 26: Led Ring Indicators
In case of damage (see Chapter 6.2), the system can be shut- down using the On/Off button. LED ring indicators The LED ring in the On/Off button indicates the states and events which occur while the energy storage system is in operation. LED actions Operating state colour... -
Page 27: Web Interface
The port (RJ45 socket) is located at the rear of the cabinet. See Figure Enter into the address line of your browser after http://varta the serial number of your energy storage system, e.g.: http://varta121023456 ... -
Page 28: Information On The Welcome Page (Home)
4.3.2 Information on the welcome page (Home) The welcome page provides an overview of the current power values and the states of the energy storage system: (1) Charge power of the battery inverter in Watt (W): The energy storage system is charged to this power (power of the generating unit, e.g. -
Page 29: Ext. Relay (Optional)
%: The charge level of the energy storage system is displayed. (6) WWW: Indicates whether the energy storage system is connected to the VARTA server (green = online, red = offline). (7) i: Displays information about the storage system, e.g. -
Page 30: Www.varta-Storage.de
Alternatively, you can tick the "I wish to use the VARTA Storage Online Portal" box on the warranty card and return it to VARTA Storage GmbH. -
Page 31: Instructions For Maintenance And Cleaning
WARNING! maintenance work. Maintenance work that is not carried out correctly will cause physical damage! All work on the VATRA element 3/6 system is to be documented by the qualified electrician in the NOTICE! service book. Only original parts are to be used for maintenance work. -
Page 32: Cleaning
VARTA Storage GmbH accepts no liability. WARNING! The operator can clean the outside of the VATRA element 3/6 energy storage system using a damp (not wet!) cloth. Solvents must not be used. Instructions for disassembly and disposal For disassembly and disposal of the energy storage system see Chapter 11.3. -
Page 33: Malfunction/Damage Event
Malfunction/Damage event Potential mortal danger due to incorrectly executed troubleshooting! Work on the VARTA Storage GmbH is reserved for qualified electricians certified by VARTA WARNING! Storage GmbH. In case of malfunction, contact a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage GmbH. -
Page 34: What To Do In Case Of Damage
NOTICE! Avoid sparks and naked flames! Ventilate! Contact a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage GmbH! In case of fire, flooding or similar, loss can be limited by level-headed behaviour. Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 35: Installation
Installation Note: this section is for qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH. Transport and storage Transport Failure to wear protective equipment while transporting and installing the system can cause injury! Wear personal protective equipment while WARNING! transporting and installing the system! - Page 36 Transport regulations and safety instructions: The VARTA element 3 / element 6 energy storage system must be transported by the manufacturer or by personnel so instructed by the manufacturer. The instructions must be documented and given repeatedly.
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Page 37: Packing/Transport Check
DANGER! visibly damaged packaging. Contact VARTA Storage GmbH! Storage cabinet and battery modules are supplied in two separate packing units. The battery modules are individually packed and shipped in security boxes. The storage cabinet is shipped upright on a pallet. -
Page 38: Figure 6: Shockwatch
Please examine the shipment for completeness and damage: If damage is evident even from the packaging, annotate this on the delivery documents and have the driver sign to confirm. Reject shipments in severely damaged packaging. ® A ShockWatch label is affixed to the outside of the packaging for detecting improper handling during transport. -
Page 39: Storage
Avoid sudden temperature changes. The battery modules will be commissioned by a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage GmbH no later than eleven weeks after delivery by the manufacturer. Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 40: Assembly And Installation
Do not install damaged components! Contact VARTA Storage GmbH! Potential mortal danger through improper installation and assembly! Assembly and installation work is reserved for qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage WARNING! GmbH! Requirements for the installation location Crushing injuries caused by incorrect... -
Page 41: Installation Location
A minimum of 30 m³ is recommended for the room in which VATRA element 3/6 is installed. A continuous air exchange must essentially be guaranteed, if necessary via forced ventilation, such as windows, air conditioning system, ventilation system or similar. -
Page 42: Installation Location And The Surrounding Area
Adequate rodent protection must be provided. The substrate, connecting walls and ceiling must not be made of heat-sensitive material. The installation location must conform to a pollution index of 2. Access to the shut-down functions must be guaranteed. The On/Off key must not be blocked. -
Page 43: Warranty
GmbH must be in possession of the following data: Commissioning report (including date of commissioning) Serial number of the VARTA system. (The ID label for the system is affixed to the inside of the storage cabinet door.) ... -
Page 44: Figure 7: Id Label For The System
Figure 7: ID label for the system (inside the storage cabinet) Figure 8: ID label for a battery module (provided with the packaging) Figure 9: Activation code label (inside the storage cabinet) Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 45: Preparing The Electrical Connection
Preparing the electrical connection Mortal danger from electric shock! Before working on electrical equipment, disconnect the fuses devices, secure to prevent reconnection and check the equipment has been DANGER! disconnected from the power supply. Risk of injury and property damage if the electrical connections are incorrectly installed! CAUTION! -
Page 46: Connections At The Distributor
Property damage if the electrical connections are incorrectly installed! During installation, respect the conductor cross- sections specified in the instructions! NOTICE! A suitable interruption facility must be installed between power grid and customer plant (e.g. selective automatic cut-out 'SAC'), which can be used for all-poles disconnection of the customer plant from the grid during maintenance work. -
Page 47: Preparation Of The Ac Port For The Building Grid
To minimise losses, the cable run between storage system and connection must not exceed 20 m. 8.3.2 Preparation of the AC port for the building grid To connect to the building grid, the 5-wire AC cable must be attached to the supplied AC connector. ... -
Page 48: Figure 10: Ac Socket
Figure 10: AC socket Push the strain relief over the cable Insert the wires as shown in Figure 11 into the screwed connections of the socket and screw in place. Push socket and strain relief into one another: The two parts must audibly snap into one another with the aid of the side lugs. -
Page 49: Current Sensor
8.3.3 Current sensor Disruption to the charge and discharge function of the energy storage system due to interchanged phases! Phases L1, L2, L3 must be identical for building NOTICE! connection, current sensor and terminal block. Executing the connection purely as a right-hand phase rotation is not sufficient. -
Page 50: Preparing For Assembly
any unevenness compensated a wall without lines running in front or inside The technical requirements for the storage cabinet connection must be satisfied by a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage GmbH. Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 51: Installing And Electrical Connection Of The Cabinet
Installing and electrical connection of the cabinet Mortal danger from electric shock! Before making the electrical connection, switch off the storage cabinet. DANGER! Make sure that the On/Off button on the front of the cabinet is unlatched (= not depressed). At the electrical equipment, disconnect the fuses, secure to prevent reconnection and check the equipment has been disconnected from the... -
Page 52: Figure 13: Ac Port On The Rear Of The Storage Cabinet
Plug the AC connector into the AC port. The catch audibly engages. Figure 13: AC port on the rear of the storage cabinet Insert the sensor cable and the network cable into the corresponding sockets. Figure 14: RJ12 and RJ45 sockets on the rear of the storage cabinet Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 53: Figure 15: Wall Mounting Vatra Element 3/6
Screw your storage cabinet with suitable fasteners at the back wall. For this, turn the mounting angle 90 ° outwards. Figure 15: Wall mounting VATRA element 3/6 Set the screw feet to a height of approx. 4 cm (max. 5 cm). -
Page 54: Assembling The Battery Modules
Assembling the battery modules High voltage! Mortal danger from electric shock! The storage cabinet may be opened only by qualified electricians certified by VARTA DANGER! Storage. High voltage! Mortal danger from electric shock! The contacts on the battery module and on the... -
Page 55: Opening The Cabinet
8.6.1 Opening the cabinet Make sure that the On/Off button on the front of the cabinet is set to "Off" (= not depressed). To open the cabinet, undo the screws to the side near the door. Aid: Torx 25 screwdriver Figure 16: Opening the cabinet Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 56: Checking The Battery Modules
Battery modules must not be/become damaged or contaminated. Remove the plastic cover from the rear Figure 17. Figure 17: VATRA element 3/6 battery module Check the functionality of the battery modules. Do this by pressing the activation button (arrowed). -
Page 57: Removing And Connecting Battery Modules
Press the activation button again to switch off the battery module. (Hold down the button until the LED extinguishes.) If the battery module is contaminated, damaged or not in standby mode, contact VARTA Storage. 8.6.3 Removing and connecting battery modules The battery modules are charged. -
Page 58: Figure 18: Installing The Battery Module(S)
Figure 18: Installing the battery module(s) Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 59: Figure 19: Connecting The Battery Charger To One Battery
Installing one battery module (only VARTA element 3) Make the connections according to Figure 19 (see also Figure 17). Figure 19: Connecting the battery charger to one battery module Battery power connection: Position the plug on the battery module and screw in place. -
Page 60: Figure 20: Clamping Connections For Error And Warning
Figure 20: Clamping connections for error and warning messages Risk of property damage due to transposed wires for error and warning messages! Observe the colour-coding of the wires! NOTICE! Communication 2: Remove the blanking plug from the RJ11 socket on the battery module. Connect the RJ11 cable. - Page 61 The following LED indicator on the battery module indicates standby mode: Installing two battery modules (only VARTA element 6) If two battery modules are installed, one module (Module 1) is placed in the centre of the storage cabinet, the other (Module 2) at the front.
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Page 62: Figure 21: Connecting The Battery Charger To Two Battery
Figure 21: Connecting the battery charger to two battery modules Battery power connection: Position the plugs on the battery modules and screw in place. Communication 1: Insert the four double ferrules into the openings in the clamping connector on the master module. - Page 63 Note: The connections for error and warning messages are self- clamping. Risk of property damage due to transposed wires for error and warning messages! Observe the colour-coding of the wires! NOTICE! Communication 2: Remove the blanking plug from the RJ11 socket on the master module.
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Page 64: Closing Storage Cabinet
Potential mortal danger and property damage if commissioning is performed by inadequately qualified personnel! Commissioning installation work is reserved for WARNING! qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH! 8.7.1 Switching on The following steps are required to switch on the VATRA element 3/6 energy storage system: ... -
Page 65: Figure 22: On/Off Button
Figure 22: On/Off button The initialisation process can be tracked at the LED ring of the On/Off button (see also Table 7): Flashes green every second: System check (duration: approx. 90 s). Steady green light: The storage system is ready (duration: approx. -
Page 66: Password Entry
The welcome page of the web interface will appear. If the storage system cannot be accessed via the customer's network, a connection can be established by means of the VARTA network configurator (NCT). Enter your user name and password to download this from: https://www.varta-storage.com/de/nc/b2b.html... -
Page 67: Enter Device Name And Serial Number Of The Battery Modules
8.7.3 Enter device name and serial number of the battery modules Click on the Settings tab (arrowed). The Settings page opens. Click on the Basic settings tab. Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... - Page 68 Enter a name for the device. The maximum length is 20 characters. Enter the serial number(s) of the installed battery module (VARTA element 3) or installed battery modules (VARTA element 6). Click on Apply. The storage system cannot be correctly commissioned unless the correct serial numbers of the battery modules are stated.
- Page 69 Activate the Master module with the activation key. Close the door and switch the storage system back on. If the LED ring is still red, contact VARTA Storage GmbH. Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015...
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Page 70: Portal Connection
8.7.4 Portal connection Select the Network tab from Settings. By default, the storage device uses the customer's network settings. Check the selection field next to Activate DHCP and enter the network mask. If the parameters are not read out automatically, refer to the instructions for the network router. -
Page 71: Country Code Na Protection
8.7.5 Country code NA Protection The NA protection settings have to be adjusted to the requirements of the country in question. Click on the Grid parameters tab. The Grid parameters page will appear. Change the settings - if necessary. Setting: Automatic ... -
Page 72: Checks On The Welcome Page Of The Web Interface
The Automatic setting uses the default values that are saved for the selected country (see Table 8). For the individual grid parameter settings, see Chapter 9.4.4. 8.7.6 Checks on the welcome page of the web interface Check the current sensor data for plausibility (circled). Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 73: Checking The Connections
8.7.7 Checking the connections Once the energy storage system has been installed and connected, it is necessary to check whether the system signals a current flow in all three phases (plausibility). Return to the welcome page and click on the System tab. ... -
Page 74: Reboot
8.7.8 Reboot After changing settings in Parameters, a reboot must be performed subsequently. Turn the storage system off and then back on again at the On/Off button. 8.7.9 Checks after the reboot Check the online status on the welcome page (arrowed). ... - Page 75 On the Settings page, select the Service settings button. From battery module settings, select Discharge and enter 1000 W. Then click on Apply to confirm. Select the System page. Check the operating state of the battery modules/battery module for plausibility.
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Page 76: Exiting The Password-Protected Area
8.7.10 Exiting the password-protected area Finally, it must be ensured that the customer does not have access to the password-protected area. Click on the Logout tab. Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 77: Operation (Password-Protected Area)
Operation (password-protected area) Note: this section is for qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH. The password-protected area Note: this section is for qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH. Entering the Password The procedure for accessing the web interface is described in the Operation section. -
Page 78: System
System This page provides an up-to-date overview of the serial numbers and operating state of the battery modules and of the battery chargers. The overview also includes the battery inverter data. Grid and system faults are displayed in the system fault list and GS fault list fields. -
Page 79: Version
Version The versions of the system components can be viewed on this page. Settings The Settings page gives you access to other input screens. Click on a tab. Enter the parameters or check the corresponding selection box. Confirm your entries by clicking on the Apply button. -
Page 80: Basic Settings
Alternatively, you can restore the Factory settings or return to the previous operating state via Return. 9.4.1 Basic settings Basic settings can be changed on this page: Device name: The name of the device is usually entered during the commissioning procedure. The maximum length is 20 characters. -
Page 81: Network
Serial number of battery module 1 (battery module 2): Enter the serial number(s) of the battery module/battery modules here. 9.4.2 Network By default, the storage device uses the customer's network settings. Check the selection field next to Activate DHCP and enter the network mask. -
Page 82: Service Settings
If IP address, DNS address and gateway are to be set up statically, knowledge of the static address assignment is required. This is needed to read out the router's network configuration, for example. 9.4.3 Service settings The following parameters can be set on this page: ... -
Page 83: Grid Parameters Na Protection
Air filter – reset the time: The time until the next air filter change can be reset. Check the selection field - if the air filter is actually replaced or cleaned. Battery module control: The energy storage system can be discharged for test purposes. -
Page 84: Table 8: Grid Parameter Default Settings
In addition to the default values, the minimum and maximum values for the voltage between the phases can be set via the numerical input fields. Minimum voltage between two of the three phases (within the limits: 0 – 600 V) ... -
Page 85: Logging Out
Minimum grid voltage (UGRID_MAX) Minimum grid voltage over 10 minutes (UGRID_MAX10) 9.4.5 Logging out Finally, it is necessary to ensure that the customer is unable to access the password-protected area. Click on the Logout tab. Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 86: Maintenance
Ensure the work place is clean! Loose parts can cause accidents! Maintenance work that is not carried out correctly will cause physical damage! All work on the VATRA element 3/6 system is to be documented by the qualified electrician in the NOTICE! service book. -
Page 87: Scope Of Maintenance
Both the device's 16 A mains fuse and emergency power connection 6 A fuses must be enabled. 10.2 Scope of maintenance Maintenance of the VATRA element 3/6 energy storage system comprises: Service (= inspection and maintenance). ... -
Page 88: Service And Repair Work
Service and repair work 11.1 Checking the storage cabinet from outside 11.1.1 Checking the storage cabinet from outside Is the ventilation strip on the storage cabinet cover (see Chapter 11.3.7) clogged/contaminated? The ventilation strip can be cleaned from inside once the cover has been removed (see Chapter 11.3.7). -
Page 89: Checking The System Parameters
11.2.1 Checking the online status (Service) On the web interface welcome page, the WWW icon indicates whether the energy storage system is connected to the VARTA server (green = online, red = offline). 11.2.2 Error history (Service) Reading out the error history ... -
Page 90: Checking The Software Version (Service)
Restart the storage system. Turn the storage system off and then back on again at the On/Off button. If the errors cannot be rectified, notify VARTA Service. 11.2.3 Checking the software version (Service) Select the Version tab from the header. -
Page 91: Software Update (Service)
11.2.4 Software update (Service) Software updates are required for energy storage systems that are operated offline or if a "Technical Online Service of VARTA Storage" Agreement has been concluded. A software update is useful only if the errors have been rectified, no further errors appear on the web interface and the system was restarted. -
Page 92: Checking The Fan (Service)
11.2.6 Checking the fan (Service) From the Settings tab, select the Service settings item. Use Manual fan control to toggle between settings 0 (= automatic), 1 (= medium setting) and 2 (= highest setting). Check whether the fan is blowing out air at the top. Wait for 10 to 15 s until the fans have reached a constant speed. -
Page 93: Checking The Current Sensor Values
11.2.7 Checking the current sensor values Select the System page. Check the current sensor values I Grid1, I Grid 2 and I Grid 3 for plausibility: If a current sensor value is approx. 0, although this phase is currently loaded, the connection between current sensor and battery storage system may be erroneously. -
Page 94: Checking The Battery Chargers
If the current sensor value of one or multiple phases is 0 despite load, check the connection between battery storage system and current sensor. If necessary, replace the connection cable (RJ12 cable). Check whether the current sensor board is correctly connected. -
Page 95: 11.2.10 Discharging The Battery Modules
11.2.10 Discharging the battery modules The battery modules can be discharged manually for test purposes. Select Settings and then the Service settings tab. From the Battery module control setting, select Discharge. Enter a value of 1000 W, for example. ... -
Page 96: Service And Repair: Cabinet Interior
11.3 Service and repair: cabinet interior Mortal danger from electric shock! Before working on electrical equipment, disconnect the fuses devices, secure to prevent reconnection and check the equipment has been DANGER! disconnected from the power supply. The energy storage system components carry current. -
Page 97: Opening The Cabinet
11.3.1 Opening the cabinet To open the door, remove the three screws on the left side of the cabinet. Aid: Torx 25 screwdriver Figure 23: Opening the door 11.3.2 Remove battery inverter Undo the two screws M 5 x 16 (arrows!) on the battery inverter. -
Page 98: Removing And Installing The Battery Charger
Pull the battery inverter out of the grips using both hands! To reinstall, perform the working steps in reverse order. 11.3.3 Removing and installing the battery charger The battery module is electrically charged! Uncontrolled discharge poses a risk of property damage to battery charger and battery module. -
Page 99: Figure 26: Battery Charger - Rear
Remove the following power cables from the battery charger: Battery power connection, Comm 1 (error and warning messages) Comm 2 (RJ11) and Comm 3 (RJ45) Push a screwdriver into the side mounting slots to dislocate the battery charger. -
Page 100: Removing And Installing Battery Modules
To reinstall, perform the working steps in reverse order. The battery charger locks in the end position. It is not necessary to use a screwdriver. Switch the master battery module back on at the activation button to restore the configuration. 11.3.4 Removing and installing battery modules The battery modules weigh 35 kg! -
Page 101: Figure 27: Removing The Battery Module
Removing battery modules Figure 27: Removing the battery module Switch off the battery module at the activation button. (Hold down the button until the LED extinguishes.) Remove the following power cables: Battery power connection Comm 1 port, warning and error messages ... -
Page 102: Replacing/Cleaning The Air Filter
Use the handles to pull the battery module forward onto the rails. Lift the battery module out of the storage cabinet. Installing battery modules Reinstall the battery modules in reverse order. Make sure that the battery modules are switched off and no LED indicator is lit. -
Page 103: Disassembling The Storage Cabinet Cover
Figure 28: Removing and replacing the air filter - view from front and below 11.3.6 Disassembling the storage cabinet cover The storage cabinet cover is connected to the storage cabinet by eight screws. Loosen the mounting screws (5 x) at the front of the opened storage cabinet. -
Page 104: Replacing/Cleaning The Fan
Figure 30: Mounting screws on storage cabinet cover – view from rear and below Lift off the cover. Remove the ground conductor from the ground lug on the inside of the cover. 11.3.7 Replacing/cleaning the fan The fan is accessible after the cover has been removed. ... -
Page 105: Figure 32: Disconnecting The Fan
Check the bearing play and ease of movement of the fan by hand. Disconnect the fan (circle). Loosen the four screws (arrowed) on the fan cover. Aid: Size 4 hexagon socket wrench Figure 32: Disconnecting the fan ... -
Page 106: Completion Of Service And Repair Work
11.4 Completion of service and repair work The battery storage system components conduct current after a restart. . Mortal danger from electric shock! Once all work is complete, restore connections DANGER! and attachments to a clean condition and check! Make sure nobody is in the hazard zone before connecting the power supply! 11.4.1 Checking operating state... -
Page 107: Cleaning
VARTA Storage GmbH accepts no liability. NOTICE! The operator can clean the outside of the VATRA element 3/6 energy storage system using a damp (not wet!) cloth. Solvents must not be used. Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 108: Malfunctions
Malfunctions Potential mortal danger due to incorrectly executed troubleshooting! Work on the VARTA Storage GmbH is reserved for qualified electricians certified by VARTA WARNING! Storage GmbH. 12.1 Malfunction displays of the LED ring The LED ring at the On/Off button indicates malfunctions. See Table 7, page 26. -
Page 109: Disassembly And Disposal
Disassembly and disposal Potential environmental damage and mortal danger due to incorrect disassembly and disposal! Disassembly and disposal is reserved for WARNING! qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH! 13.1 Disassembly Mortal danger from electric shock! Before working on electrical equipment,... -
Page 110: Disposal
Switch off the battery modules at the activation button and remove prior to all other components. 13.2 Disposal The VARTA Storage GmbH system must not be disposed of in the household waste. The following disposal routes must be observed: ... -
Page 111: Figures
Figure 1: VATRA element 3/6 .......... 20 Figure 2: System overview ..........21 Figure 3: Type plate VARTA element 3 ......22 Figure 4: Type plate VARTA element 6 ......22 Figure 5: On/Off button with LED ring ......25 ®... -
Page 112: Tables
Tables Table 1: Explanation of symbols ........11 Table 2: Pictograms............12 Table 3 Technical parameters – VARTA element .... 23 Table 4: Technical parameters – VARTA element ... 23 Table 5: Technical parameters - Battery module ..... 24 Table 6: Environmental calculation data ......24 Table 7: LED ring indicators at the On/Off button .... -
Page 113: Attachment 1A: Connection Diagram Of The Tn System
Attachment Attachment 1a: Connection diagram of the TN system Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
Page 114: Attachment 1B: Connection Diagram Of The Tt System
Attachment 1b: Connection diagram of the TT system Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
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Attachment 2a: Connection diagram of the TN system with data logger Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
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Attachment 2b: Connection diagram of the TT system with data logger Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... -
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Attachment 3a: EC Declaration of Conformity – VARTA element 3 Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015... - Page 118 Attachment 4b: EC Declaration of Conformity –VARTA element 6 Subject to alteration! Updated 11/2015...