Summary of Contents for RESU RESU3.3
- Page 1 Residential Energy Storage Unit For Photovoltaic Systems RESU3.3 (R4863P3S) RESU6.5 (R48126P3S) RESU10 (R48189P3S) RESU Plus Installation Manual Revision 2 | 2016...
- Page 2 About this manual ® This manual describes how to install LG Chem’s RESU battery pack. Read this man- ual before you attempt to install the product, and follow the instructions throughout the installation process. If you are uncertain about any of the requirements, recom- mendations, or safety procedures described in this manual, contact LG Chem imme- diately for advice and clarification.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.3 RESU lineup ........2.4 RESU Plus ........ - Page 4 7.1.2 RESU Plus ....... 7.2 Commissioning battery pack ......
- Page 5 9.1 Updating battery pack firmware ..... . 9.2 Updating RESU Plus firmware ..... . .
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Page 6: Safety
Safety NOTE To use rechargeable batteries, installers are required to comply with standard AS 4086.2 in Australia, VDE-AR-E2510-2 in Germany, and the domestic legislation in other countries. 1.1 Symbols on product labels The nameplate is attached to the left side of the battery pack, and the warning label is attached to the top. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety Read the manual before installing and operating the battery pack. The battery pack is heavy enough to cause severe injury. The battery pack may leak corrosive electrolyte. The battery pack may explode. The battery pack should not be disposed of with household waste at the end of its working life. -
Page 8: Battery Handling Guide
• Do not use cleaning solvents to clean the battery pack. 1.3 Response to emergency situations The RESU battery pack comprises multiple batteries that are designed to prevent haz- ards resulting from failures. However, LG Chem cannot guarantee their absolute... -
Page 9: Leaking Batteries
Safety 1.3.1 Leaking batteries If the battery pack leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas. Elec- trolyte is corrosive and contact may cause skin irritation and chemical burns. If one is exposed to the leaked substance, do these actions: Inhalation: Evacuate the contaminated area, and seek medical attention immediately. -
Page 10: Damaged Batteries
Safety 1.3.4 Damaged batteries Damaged batteries are dangerous and must be handled with extreme caution. They are not fit for use and may pose a danger to people or property. If the battery pack seems to be damaged, pack it in its original container, and then return it to LG Chem or your distributor. -
Page 11: Product Introduction
Product Introduction 2.1 Technical data 2.1.1 Dimensions and weight RESU3.3 RESU6.5 RESU10 RESU Plus Length 452 mm (17.80 in) 452 mm (17.80 in) 452 mm (17.80 in) 216 mm (8.50 in) Width 120 mm (4.72 in) 120 mm (4.72 in) 227 mm (8.94 in) -
Page 12: Performance
Product Introduction 2.1.2 Performance RESU3.3 RESU6.5 RESU10 Nominal voltage 51.8 V 51.8 V 51.8 V Operating voltage 42 to 58.8 V 42 to 58.8 V 42 to 58.8 V Nominal capacity 63 A·h 126 A·h 189 A·h Nominal energy 3.3 kW·h 6.5 kW·h... -
Page 13: Environmental Requirements
Altitude Below 2000 m (6562 ft) 2.2 Features ® The RESU battery pack has the following features: Energy storage unit: This battery pack is designed for domestic photovoltaic system compatibility. Battery management system (BMS): The battery pack’s built-in BMS monitors its op- eration and prevents the battery from operating outside design limitations. -
Page 14: Resu Lineup
• RESU6.5 + RESU6.5 • RESU6.5 + RESU10 • RESU10 + RESU10 A unit of RESU Plus, which is sold separately, is required to install two RESU battery packs. Two battery packs are connected to an inverter via a RESU Plus. - Page 15 2) 2nd battery pack 3) RESU Plus 4) Inverter Use this procedure to install two battery packs using the RESU Plus. 1. Secure the RESU Plus to the wall. 2. Secure two battery packs to the wall. 3. Connect power and network cables to the RESU Plus.
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Page 16: Installation Prerequisites
• There are no corrosive gases present, including ammonia and acid vapor. NOTICE The RESU battery pack is rated at IP55 and thus can be installed outdoors as well as indoors. However, if installed outdoors, do not allow the battery pack to be exposed to direct sunlight and moisture. -
Page 17: Tools
Installation Prerequisites operate is 15°C to 30°C. Frequent exposure to harsh temperatures may deteriorate the performance and lifetime of the battery pack. 3.3 Tools These tools are required to install the battery pack. Torque screwdriver Phillips-screwdriver bit Hex-key bit Phillips-head screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver Torque wrench Wire stripper... -
Page 18: Safety Gear
3.5 Making network cable Use this method to make a network cable, which is to be connected between the battery pack and the inverter or the RESU Plus. 1. Cut network cable to the needed length. 2. Strip 2.5 to 5 cm of the outer sheath at one end of the cable. - Page 19 Installation Prerequisites 8) Brown 5. Bring the sorted wires together, and trim them to about 1.4 cm in length. 6. Hold the RJ45 plug with the copper contacts facing up, and insert the wires into the plug, making sure that they stay aligned and each color goes into its appropriate channel.
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Page 20: Battery Pack Installation
Battery Pack Installation WARNING The battery pack is too heavy for one to carry. Make sure that two or more persons are available. 4.1 Unpacking Unpack the battery pack from its packaging. 1. Cut the packing tape and open the carton. 2. -
Page 21: Package Items
Battery Pack Installation 5. All the other items are contained in a box in one corner of the carton. Take them out and check if any item is missing. See Package items on page 21. 6. Replace the honeycomb cushioning pads. Keep the carton for future storage or trans- portation. -
Page 22: Optional Accessories
If anything is damaged or missing, contact LG Chem or your distributor. 4.3 Optional accessories These baseplates and shelves are sold separately. Baseplate for RESU3.3 and RESU6.5 Baseplate for RESU10 Shelf for RESU3.3 and RESU6.5 Shelves for RESU10 Use these accessories in a place where the floor may get wet occasionally. - Page 23 Battery Pack Installation 1. Remove the top cover. Loosen the four hex- socket screws at each corner of the cover, and pull it up. 2. Make sure to set the SW select DIP switch to 0011 . See Configuring Battery pack on page NOTE possible to measure the voltage of the bat-...
- Page 24 Battery Pack Installation 6. Press the circuit breaker’s trip button. If the circuit breaker switch has not moved to the Trip position, do not use the battery pack. Contact LG Chem or your distributor. 7. Measure the voltage at the terminal block us- ing a voltmeter.
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Page 25: Installation Clearance
Battery Pack Installation 4.5 Installation clearance 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 9 mm 300 mm 9 mm Make sure to leave a space of at least 9 mm between the battery pack and the wall. A clearance of at least 9 mm must be left around the battery pack for proper cooling. - Page 26 Battery Pack Installation 1. Determine where the mounting brackets are to be placed using the drill template. 2. Drill holes in the wall for the M6 (0.25 in) screw anchors. The drilling depth should be at least 50 mm. 3. Drive the screw anchors through the mount- ing brackets into the holes.
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Page 27: Cable Connections
Grounding between the battery pack and the inverter is not mandatory but recom- mended. 1. Feed the ground wire from the inverter or RESU Plus through a small grommet and then through the bottom of the small cable entries. 2. Connect the ground wire to the ground screw, and tighten it to a torque of 4 N·m. -
Page 28: Connecting Network Cable
4.7.2 Connecting network cable It is required for the battery pack to communicate with the inverter for proper oper- ation. Connect a network cable between the battery pack and the inverter or RESU Plus. 1. The small grommet is too small for an RJ45 plug to pass through. -
Page 29: Connecting Power Cables For Resu Plus
NOTE Skip this task if the RESU Plus is not installed. To supply power to the RESU Plus for its operation, connect the provided power cables from the battery pack to the RESU Plus. 1. Insert the connector of the power cable into the power connector. -
Page 30: Finalizing Installation
Battery Pack Installation NOTICE Pay attention not to reverse polarity. Connection with reversed polarity causes se- vere damage to the battery pack. 2. Connect the charging cables to the terminal block. a) Remove the terminal cover plate, which is placed over the terminal block to protect b) Connect the negative cable (−) to the ter- minal on the left and the positive cable (+) to the one on the right. - Page 31 Battery Pack Installation 4. Turn on the battery pack as described in Commissioning battery pack on page 5. Replace the top cover and tighten the screws to a torque of 5 N·m.
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Page 32: Resu Plus Installation
1. Cut the packing tape and open the carton. 2. Remove the cover of the inner box. 3. Pull out the RESU Plus. 4. Check if the RESU Plus is damaged. 5. Keep the carton for future storage or trans- portation. -
Page 33: Securing Resu Plus To Wall
RESU Plus Installation The RESU Plus has glands and grommets attached to their own places. The table below lists the number of each item included. Power cables Anchor bolts 5.3 Securing RESU Plus to wall Secure the RESU Plus to a wall to prevent it from moving. -
Page 34: Cable Connections
RESU Plus. 7. Tighten the anchor bolts to a torque of 8 N·m. 5.4 Cable connections WARNING Before connecting cables to the RESU Plus, make sure that the inverter and battery packs are turned off. -
Page 35: Connecting Charging Cables
To connect other kinds of cables, replace the circuit board and tighten the screws to a torque of 1 N·m. On the circuit board, there are network ports, ground points, and terminals to supply power to the RESU Plus for its operation. -
Page 36: Connecting Ground Wires
4. Tighten the sealing nuts firmly. 5.4.3 Connecting power cables To supply power to the RESU Plus for its operation, connect the provided power cables from the battery packs to the RESU Plus. NOTE Power cables must connect from both battery packs to ensure that the RESU Plus operates normally even when either battery pack is off. -
Page 37: Connecting Network Cables
4. Tighten the sealing nuts firmly. 5.4.4 Connecting network cables It is required for the battery packs to communicate with the inverter via the RESU Plus for their proper operation. 1. Connect each network cable to its correspond- ing network port. -
Page 38: Finalizing Installation
RESU Plus Installation 5.5 Finalizing installation Follow these steps to finalize the installation. 1. Check if the configuration switches on the RESU Plus and both battery packs are set properly, referring to Configuring RESU Plus on page 41 and Configuring Battery pack on page 39. -
Page 39: Configuration Switches
. This switch is initially set to 0000 NOTE To be more precise, when a RESU battery pack is directly connected to an inverter, the SW select DIP switch must be set to 0011 . When two battery packs are in-... -
Page 40: Setting For Battery Cell Type
Configuration Switches stalled, they must be connected to a RESU Plus. In the case, they are indirectly connected to the inverter via the RESU Plus, and thus the switch must be set to 0010 Setting The number of battery packs... -
Page 41: Configuring Resu Plus
Configuration Switches 6.2 Configuring RESU Plus SW select CAN_H CAN_L TermRes Switch number Type Label Default SW select 0011 CAN_H Rotary CAN_L Rotary Rotary Term Res 6.2.1 Setting for communication interface Make sure that the SW select DIP switch is set to 0011 6.2.2 Settings for CAN bus pins... -
Page 42: Commissioning
Commissioning 7.1 Status indicators 7.1.1 Battery pack There are four LED indicators on the front of the battery packs to show its operating status. ON: This indicator stays on while the battery pack is supplied with power for opera- tion. Charging: This stays on while the battery pack is charging. -
Page 43: Resu Plus
Commissioning 7.1.2 RESU Plus There are four LED indicators on the front of the RESU Plus to show its operating status. ON: This indicator stays on while the battery pack is supplied with power for opera- tion. Pack 1: This stays on while the first battery pack is online with the RESU Plus. -
Page 44: Shutting Down Battery Pack
Contact LG Chem or your distributor. 3. On the RESU Plus, make sure that either or both of the Pack 1 and Pack 2 indica- tors are on. The Fault indicator of the RESU Plus may come on temporarily until both battery packs are initialized. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the indicators on the front to determine the state of the battery pack. A warning state is triggered when a condition, such as with voltage or temperature, is beyond design limitations. The battery pack’s BMS periodically reports its operating state to the inverter. -
Page 46: Firmware Update
Firmware Update It is possible to update the BMS firmware. Use a memory card to update it. A new firmware may be available from LG Chem website or your distributor. Prepare a memory card with these properties. • The capacity of the memory card must not be greater than 32 GB. •... - Page 47 Firmware Update 4. Press and hold the update button beside the memory card slot for more than 3 seconds. 5. The LED indicators flash in cycles for 1 minute at most until the firmware update is complete. Only the ON indicator comes on when the firmware update is successful.
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Page 48: Updating Resu Plus Firmware
Firmware Update 9.2 Updating RESU Plus firmware 1. Turn off the inverter. 2. Open the flap on the left side of the RESU Plus. 3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot. 4. Press and hold the update button beside the memory card slot for more than 3 seconds. -
Page 49: Warranty
Warranty LG Chem protects this product under warranty when it is installed and used as de- tailed in this manual. Violating the installation procedure or using the product in any way not described in this manual immediately voids all warranties on the product. LG Chem does not provide warranty coverage or assume any liability for direct or indirect damages or defects that result from the following causes: •... -
Page 50: Certifications
Certifications Battery pack safety CE, FCC, RCM, TUV (IEC 62619), UL 1973 Battery cell safety UL 1642 UN number UN 3480 Hazardous materials classification Class 9 UN transportation testing requirements UN 38.3 International protection marking IP55... -
Page 51: A Compatible Inverters
Compatible Inverters For information about inverters that are compatible with the RESU Plus battery pack, visit LG Chem’s website. • http://www.lgesspartner.com/au • http://www.lgesspartner.com/de • http://www.lgesspartner.com/uk... -
Page 52: B Supported Memory Cards
Supported Memory Cards Most memory cards can be used for firmware update. However, some memory cards may not be supported, depending on manufacturers and models. These memory cards are tested and guaranteed to work by LG Chem. • SanDisk SDHC 4 GB •... - Page 53 Keep this manual for later use. © 2016 LG Chem LG Twin Towers, 128 Yeoui-daero Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul 07336, Korea...
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