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Pylontech PowerCube-X1 Operation Manual

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PowerCube-X1 Operation Manual
Information Version: 2.0
Pylon Technologies Co., Ltd.
No. 73, Lane 887, ZuChongzhi Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
Pudong, Shanghai 201203, China Zip Code: 201203
Tel: 021-51317697
Fax: 021-51317698
Email:
service@pylontech.com.cn
Website:
http://www.pylontech.com.cn
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  • Page 1 Lithium-Ion Phosphate Energy Storage System PowerCube-X1 Operation Manual Information Version: 2.0 Pylon Technologies Co., Ltd. No. 73, Lane 887, ZuChongzhi Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Pudong, Shanghai 201203, China Zip Code: 201203 Tel: 021-51317697 Fax: 021-51317698 Email: service@pylontech.com.cn Website: http://www.pylontech.com.cn 1 / 31...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This manual introduces PowerCube-X1 from Pylontech. PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage Lithium- Ion Phosphate Battery storage system. Please read this manual before you install the battery and follow the instruction carefully during the installation process. Any confusion, please contact Pylontech immediately for advice and clarification.
  • Page 3 (battery string qty. ≤6 set) ................... 13 CAN Communication Mode between MBMS and BMS Cable Diagram: ..... 14 3.6.3 ADD Switch Setting (Address Assignment) ............. 14 Under CAN Communication Mode between MBMS and BMS (battery string qty. ≤6 set) ..........................14 3.6.4 System turns on ....................

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety The PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage DC system, operated by authorized person only. Read all safety instructions carefully prior to any work and observe them at all times when working on with the system. Incorrect operation or work may cause: injury or death to the operator or a third party;...
  • Page 5 Warning: Whenever working on the battery, wear suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) such as rubber gloves, rubber boots and goggles. Warning: PowerCube-X1 system working temperature range: 0℃～50℃; Optimum temperature: 18℃～28℃. Out of the working temperature range may cause the battery reduces the cycle of life even cause the battery system over / low temperature alarm or protection.

  • Page 6: System Introduce

    PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage battery storage system based on lithium iron phosphate battery, is one of new energy storage products developed and produced by Pylontech, it can be used to support reliable power for various types of equipments and systems. PowerCube-X1 is especially suitable for application scene of high power, limited installation space, restricted load-bearing and long cycle life.

  • Page 7: System Diagram

    2.2 System Diagram 2.2.1 Multi battery string parallel connection by CAN communication between MBMS and BMS diagram (battery string qty. ≤6 set) 2.2.2 Diagram between BMS and battery modules: 7 / 31 18BISV0101...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Please check every installation step with <Annex 2: Installation and System Turn ON Progress List> during the install. 3.1 Tools The following tools are required to install the battery pack: Wire Cutter Crimping Modular Plier Cable Ties Screw Driver Set Electric Screw Driver Sleeve Piece Adjustable Wrench...

  • Page 9: System Working Environments Checking

    Power Plugs. 3.3.2 Temperature PowerCube-X1 system working temperature range: 0℃～50℃; Optimum temperature: 18℃～28℃. Caution: Out of the working temperature range may cause the battery reduces the cycle of life even cause the battery system over / low temperature alarm or protection.

  • Page 10: Package Items

    3.4 Package Items Accessories The type and quantity of the accessories are subject to the battery packing list. NOTE Power cable uses water-proofed connectors. It must keep pressing this Lock Button during pulling out the power plug. Cable package list: Power Cable + (Battery Module Orange/0.16m/4AWG/2 Orange and Main Controller Serial...
  • Page 11 External Battery CAN Black/3.5m/Super 5th Class Communication Cable (direct) Twisted-pair Wire/2 RJ45 terminal Orange/2m/4AWG/SURLOK External Power Cable + Terminal/25-8 Terminal 2000 Black/2m/4AWG/SURLOK External Power Cable - Terminal/25-8 Terminal 2000 For external power supply control module there is additional AC power cable: AC Power Cable (Australia Black/2.5m/3*0.75mm2/Australia Standard)

  • Page 12: Handling And Placement

    3.5 Handling and placement Warning: The battery rack is IP00. It must be installed in a restricted access area; Warning: The PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage DC system, operated by qualified and authorized person only. 3.5.1 Handling and placement of the battery module Sigel battery module is 24kg.

  • Page 13: Control Module (Bms) And All Battery Modules Install Into The Rack

    Caution: Wrong communication cables connection will cause the battery system failure. Grounding The PowerCube-X1 modules’ grounding is based on metal directly touch between the module’s surface and rack’s surface. So it needn’t grounding cables at all. If uses normal rack, it can remove the paint at the corresponding place.

  • Page 14: Can Communication Mode Between Mbms And Bms Cable Diagram

    CAN Communication Mode between MBMS and BMS Cable Diagram: Note: The 1 PowerCube-X1 should be installed in the same rack with MBMS. 3.6.3 ADD Switch Setting (Address Assignment) ADD Switch is a 6 bit dial switches to manually distribute the communication address of the battery system.

  • Page 15: Set)

    Note: The above setting is following standard. But some PCS or Inverter’s address is changeless, can’t be set. In this case the address setting must follow such equipment’s address. If the address setting is failed, please contact the distributor or Pylontech. 3.6.4 System turns on Double check all the power cables and communication cables.
  • Page 16 Warning: This Power Relay Switch must be sure turned ON. Otherwise it will affect automatic checking process and causes danger. Turn on the “POWER SWITCH”:  Caution: When the breaker is tripped off because the system has over current or short circuit, must after 30min to turn on it again, otherwise may cause the breaker damage.

  • Page 17: System Turns Off

    And check MBMS is working. The “STATUS” lamp will light green. The Power Relays in BMS will switch ON after 30 seconds, when the MBMS was turned ON. The “STATUS” lamp of the BMS will light green; When the voltage distance is smaller than the parameter, the battery string will do the parallel operation.
  • Page 18 Otherwise the system need long time to do the balance for this replaced battery module. NOTE After installation, do not forget to register online for full warranty: www.pylontech.com.cn/service/support 18 / 31 18BISV0101...

  • Page 19: System Debug

    System Debug This system debug is for BESS system (Battery Energy Storage System). BESS system can’t do the debug alone. It must operation with configured UPS, PCS and EMS system together. Debug Step Content Prepare of debug. Turn on the BESS system, refer to chapter 3. Before turn on the whole BESS system turn on the load is not allowed! Remark: Except the BESS, if other equipments have its own system turn on step, must follow its own system operation menu.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance 5.1 Trouble Shooting: Danger: The PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage DC system, operated by qualified and authorized person only. Danger: Before check the failure, must check all the cables connection and setting of ADD Switches are right or not (refer to chapter 3), and the BESS system can turn on normally or not.
  • Page 21 Temperature, Low failure or not. Temperature or Failure Protection. Cannot close the power DC Output breaker is Check the DC output  Switch. fault. breaker is fault or not. If it is fault, change the control module (BMS module). Open the Power Relay The main control board Change the control ...

  • Page 22: Replacement Of Main Component

    5.2 Replacement of main component Danger: The PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage DC system, operated by qualified and authorized person only. Danger: Before replace the main component must shut off the maintenance battery string’s power.

  • Page 23: Replacement Of Control Module (Bms)

    5.2.1.5 Handle the battery module out of the rack, and put it to the appoint place. Warning: Sigel battery module is 24kg. If without handling tools must more than 1 man to handling with it. If install in high place of the rack it must more than 2 men. 5.2.1.6 Install the new battery module (see before 5.2.1.1).

  • Page 24: Rd Level Control Module (Mbms)

    5.2.2.4 Install the new control module (BMS). And reconnect all the cables. Refer to chapter 3.5. 5.2.2.5 Turn on this battery string. Refer to chapter 3.6. Caution: Before pull out the communication cables must mark the cable number, to avoid cable wrong sequence.

  • Page 25: Storage Recommendations

    the system abnormal voltage or not. For example: Single cell’s voltage is abnormal high or low. 5.3.2 SOC Inspection: [Periodical Maintenance] Check the SOC of battery system through the monitor system. Check the battery string abnormal SOC or not. 5.3.3 Cables Inspection: [Periodical Maintenance] Visual inspect all the cables of battery system.

  • Page 26: Shipment

    Shipment For single battery cell will as 50%SOC or according to customer requirement before shipment. The remaining capacity of battery cell, after shipment and before charge, is determined by the storage time and condition. 1. The battery modules meet the UN38.3 certificate standard. 2.

  • Page 27: Annex 1: Cable Connection Diagram

    Annex 1: Cable connection diagram 27 / 31 18BISV0101...

  • Page 28: Annex 2: Installation And System Turn On Progress List

    Annex 2: Installation and System Turn ON Progress List Tick after Item Remark completion The environment is meeting all technical requirements. 3.3.1 Cleaning 3.3.2 Temperature Refer to chapter ☐ 3.3.3 Radiating System 3.3.4 Heating System 3.3.5 Fire-extinguisher System 3.3.6 Grounding System Battery rack installed...
  • Page 29 Check the UPS is turned on. And the UPS is power Refer to chapter ☐ supplying. (If configured) 3.6.4. Switch the external power or PCS on, to sure all the Refer to chapter ☐ power equipments can work normally. 3.6.4. Turn the BMS (Battery Control Modules) of each battery string on (from 1 BMS to the last, one by one)

  • Page 30: Annex 3: System Turn Off Progress List

    Soft-off the PCS through PCS’s control panel. 3.6.5. Turn off the switch between PCS and this battery string Refer to chapter ☐ (PowerCube-X1), or turn off the power switch of PCS, 3.6.5. to make sure no current through this battery string. Refer to chapter ☐...
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