Table of contents 1. General instructions 4.3 Connecting the module to the inverter 1.1 Applicability of these instructions 4.3.1 Positive terminal and protective earth 1.2 Correct use 4.3.2 Negative terminal and RJ45 ribbon cable 1.3 Ambient conditions 4.4 Connecting up two units 1.4 Target group 4.5 System cover 1.5 Warranty...
• T hebuildingitishousedinmustprovideprotectionagainst 1.2 Correct use direct lightning strikes. • M ustbeprotectedfromexternalhazardssuchasfire, The Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home is a compact water, tremors or vibration. modular energy storage system. The product is designed • D onotinstallinareasatriskofflooding. to optimize the self-consumption of energy and provide • M ustbeprotectedagainstaccessbyunauthorisedper-...
• ..• U serisloggedon. 1.7 Rating plate The rating plate provides information regarding the primary technical data on your Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home. It is located beneath the right-hand trunking cover of the energy storage module. Abbreviation Meaning...
• N everforceopentheenergystoragemodule! • P lacethemoduleinalocationwhereitissafefromvandalism! • B esuretoavoidmechanicaldamage! • M akesureitisnotinstalledinareasofhighfireloadingorclosetofiresources! •IfpossibleswitchoffyourMercedes-BenzEnergyStorageHomeshoulditsufferdamage! •Intheeventofafireleavethedangerzoneimmediatelyandcallthefirebrigade! DANGER Arc flash hazard If wires connected to the active system become detached, their high energy content means there is a high risk of arc flash. Arc flash poses a threat to life and limb.
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Lightning strike hazard The system is not protected against the lightning strikes to be expected in outdoor areas. These could lead to damage to the energy storage module, rendering it dangerous. • T hebuildingaroundtheoperatingroommustbeprotectedagainstdirectlightningstrikes! Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home Manual | Safety instructions...
If moisture, for instance in the form of splashes, steam, condensation, etc., penetrates the housing, there is a risk of severe impairment to the system’s functioning and damage to all its components. • O nlyassembleandinstallindrysurroundings.[1.3Ambientconditions;S.4] • A voidthedirectpenetrationofmoistureintotheMercedes-BenzEnergyStorageHomeorcontactwith steam from washing machines, driers, saunas or similar. (Maximum contamination level 2)! •Neverinstallincloseproximitytowallsthroughwhichwaterpipesortubespass! 2.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Product description The Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home is a compact, modular system, which enables you to optimise your personal energy consumption.Itoffersapoweroutputrangingfrom2.5kWforasingleenergystoragemoduleto20 kWforasystemcomprising eight energy storage modules. 3.1 Supplied module components The Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home comes with the following components. on delivery, check that all components are present and undamaged.
(upright or wall installation). 3.2 Inverter To prevent harm to people or damage to the energy The Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home can only be ope- storage system, only use approved inverters. rated using an inverter that has been approved by Deutsche ACCUMOTIVEGmbH&Co.KG:Thereisatableofapproved...
500 mm 362 mm 870 mm 790 mm Wall-mounted 300 mm 300 mm 390 mm 200 mm 200 mm 500 mm 362 mm 370 mm 870 mm 790 mm 3.4 Connections CON2 CON3 Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home Manual | Product description...
As a rule, electrostatic discharges do not cause harmful current surges. However, they may startle you, leading to the risk of an accident or damage to electronic equipment. • E arthtoolspriortotouchingtheMercedes-BenzEnergyStorageHomesystemorwearESD-compliant protective equipment (gloves at the very least)! • B eawareofyoursurroundings! • D uringinstallationtakecaretofollowtheinstructionsgiveninthismanual!...
4.1 Set-up The Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home Gen.1.5 is designed for upright installation and wall installation. Up to four individual energy storage modules may be stacked vertically on top of each other. If installing five or more energy storage modules, a second unit will have to be assembled. only use the original parts supplied for installation! 4.1.1 Upright Installation...
The installation rails (upright) exactly match the number of energy storage modules supplied. If you wish to extend your Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home system, you will need additional installation rails. (1) Use the slots and bolts provided to fasten the second energy storage module to the installation rail (upright).
(2) Screw the other end of the same cable onto the energy storage module above. (3) Repeat the process until all the energy storage modules are connected in sequence with the protective earth. •Protectiveearthnowconnected. Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home Manual | Installation...
4.2.2 Positive terminal The positive terminal of the feed-through terminal block is markedwith‘ + ’. (1) Insert the Hv cable (red) into the positive terminal of the feed-through terminal block of the bottom-most energy storage module. Screw it tight (tightening torque 4–4.5 Nm). (2) Insert the other end of the same Hv cable (red) into the positive terminal of the feed-through terminal block of the energy storage module above and screw it tight (tighten-...
4.3 Connecting the module to the inverter This steps described in this section refer to the wiring for the Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home only. In order to connect the inverter, please refer to the installation instructions provided with your specific inverter.
Note that the cables in the distribution box must be connected in parallel! ThedistributionboxandtheHVcable(50 mm²)arenot supplied with the Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home. You should replace the RJ45 ribbon cable for the second unit with a longer RJ45 cable (not supplied). (1) Connect the individual units as described in the section ‘Connecting the module to the inverter’.
(3) U sethehexkey(3 mm)toscrewthetrunkingcovertight. (4) Repeat the process to attach the energy storage module trunking cover to the energy storage module. (5) Repeat the process on both sides of the Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home modules until all trunking covers have been mounted.
Home determines how it is started up for the first time. For successfully commissioned the Mercedes-Benz this reason, refer to ‘Recommended procedure for setting up Energy Storage Home, yet now you think something the system,’ which is enclosed, for further information. Make isdefective,orevenjustsuspectit,becauseit sure you have the correct documentation for your inverter.
Take note of the installation instructions for the Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home. inverter used. (1) Switch off the Inverter. (2) Switch off the Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home using the oN/oFF switch. (3) Wait 30 seconds. •Thesystemhasnowbeenshutdown. 6.2 Dismantling Before dismantling the Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home it must be switched off [6.1 Switching off;...
If the same code is displayed for a long Storage Home are displayed by the inverter in the form of time, please contact your reseller or installer. a code. The Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home can correct 8. Cleaning Remove dust and dirt from the Mercedes-Benz Energy Stor- agents or corrosive materials to clean the unit.
Expected percentage of initial capacity after ten years >80 % operating voltage range 43,5 Vbis53,5 V Cell technology Lithium-ion (nickel, manganese, cobalt) Long-term battery output ~1.25 kWto~4.6 kW(dependingonsystemsize) System efficiency 97 %roundcycle Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home Manual | Maintenance and faults | Cleaning | Storage | Transport | Disposal | Technical data...
12.2 Recommended operational limits Condition/state Recommendation Cell voltage Minimum ≥3,35 V Maximum ≤4,11 V Charge temperature Minimum ≥+6 °C Maximum ≤+44 °C Discharge temperature Minimum ≥+6 °C Maximum ≤+44 °C 12.3 Emergency shutdown safety limits Condition/state Recommendation Cell voltage Minimum <3 V Maximum >4,2 V Charge temperature Minimum <+5 °C Maximum >+45 °C...
13. Personal data sheet Here you can keep all the details of your Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home ready for easy access. Your Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Home Number Date Serial number Hardware status Software status Storage duration Periphery used Inverter Energy management system...
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