EFOY Pro 600 Manual
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
1. Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents 2. Introduction 2.1 Foreword 2.2 Safety Information 2.3 Safety notice for methanol cartridges 2.4 Normal Operation 2.5 Declaration of Conformity 2.6 Seals of Approval 2.7 Warranty 2.8 Disposal 3. Configuration 3.1 Standard Equipment 3.2 Overview 3.3 Specifications... - Page 2 1. Table of Contents 6. Maintenance 6.1 Service 6.2 Cleaning 6.3 Change the filter (EFOY Pro 2200 XT) 6.4 Disposal Filter XT1 6.5 FAQs und Service 7. Troubleshooting 7.1 Safety 7.2 Problems and Solutions 7.3 Problems without Error Messages 7.4 Replacing Service Fluid 8.
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Page 3: Introduction
2. Introduction Introduction Foreword Thank you for purchasing an EFOY Pro product. We hope that you will enjoy your new unit. Please read these instructions first before using and follow the installation instructions. Please contact our sales partner where you have bought the product in case you have questions about installation or operation. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Use only original EFOY equipment. Do not store unit and fuel cartridges at temperatures above 45° C. Do not operate at temperatures above 45°... - Page 5 2. Introduction There is no risk of coming into contact with methanol provided that you handle the unit and fuel cartridges in accordance with instructions. We are required by law to print the following notice. Methanol is toxic if inhaled, ingested or if it comes into contact with skin.
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Page 6: Safety Notice For Methanol Cartridges
Storage and transport of methanol may be subject to statutory regulations. More information is provided in the methanol safety data sheet on our website ww.efoy-pro.com or by SFC directly. Normal Operation The EFOY Pro fuel cells are automatic charging devices for 12V and 24V lead batteries. -
Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity
Do not operate unit if housing is damaged. Declaration of Conformity SFC Energy AG, Eugen-Saenger-Ring 7, 85649 Brunnthal- Nord declares that the EFOY Pro 600, EFOY Pro 1600, EFOY Pro 2200 and the EFOY Pro 2200 XTconform to the European Community’s 2004/108/EG guidelines for electro-magnetic compatibility. -
Page 8: Warranty
SFC warranty conditions which are valid at the time of purchase. Service For technical queries on EFOY Pro fuel cells, our EFOY customer service can be reached during office hours at the following numbers: Freecall (Germany): 00800 / 73 27 62 78*... -
Page 9: Disposal
2. Introduction Disposal Packaging Packaging protects your unit during shipping. All materials used are environmentally compatible and recyclable. We recommend saving the packaging for eventual winter storage. Should you nevertheless wish to dispose of the packaging, please do so properly. Your dealer or your local recycling center can provide information about proper disposal. -
Page 10: Configuration
The following is included in the standard delivery package: EFOY Pro fuel cell Remote control with data line Fuel cartridge holder with belt Unit Mounting plate for EFOY Pro Off-heat duct Exhaust hose Charge line Service Fluid ... -
Page 11: Overview
3. Configuration Overview Charge line connection Remote-control connection Data interface Push button LEDs Connection for EH 1 exhaust hose and nozzle for service fluid Fuel-cartridge connection Cooling inlet (reverse) Warm-air outlet and connection for off-heat duct... -
Page 12: Specifications
3. Configuration Specifications Fuel Cells EFOY Pro 600 EFOY Pro 1600 EFOY Pro 2200 EFOY Pro 2200 XT Max. charging power per day 600 Wh/day 1560 Wh/day 2160 Wh/day 2160 Wh/day Nominal power 25 W 65 W 90 W 90 W... -
Page 13: Installation
4. Installation Installation Installation Space Requirements WARNING Securely fasten unit and fuel cartridges when using on board motor vehicles. Do not operate unit if there is danger of explosion. Unit is not watertight. Make sure that no water can enter. Keep unit and fuel cartridges away from children, temperatures in excess of 45 °C and direct sunlight. - Page 14 (70 cm) and that the hose is neither kinked nor crushed. The fuel-cartridge hose and the exhaust hose may not be damaged. Do not substitute another hose for either of the two. Use only original-equipment EFOY hoses.
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Page 15: Mounting Of The Fuel Cell
4. Installation Mounting of the Fuel Cell Select a suitable location as described in Chapter 4.1, paying attention to the dimensions in Chapter 3.3, page 1. Secure the mounting plate tightly to the desired location. Use proper screws and dowels, if necessary, so that the mounting plate cannot shake loose in case of an accident. -
Page 16: Connecting The Off-Heat Duct
4. Installation Connecting the Off-Heat Duct The off-heat duct (included) extracts warm air so that the unit can also be operated in close quarters. The off-heat of the heat exchanger needs to be conducted to the outside with a 10 cm duct. The diameter of the opening should be at least 10 cm - at structured openings (fine grid, narrow gap) accordingly more. -
Page 17: Connecting The Exhaust Hose
4. Installation Connecting the Exhaust Hose Within the fuel cell methanol and oxygen are converted into water and carbon dioxide. This chemical reaction generates off-heat which needs to be conducted together with water vapour and carbon dioxide to the outside. WARNING Connect the included exhaust hose and conduct the exhaust to the outside. - Page 18 4. Installation Routing the exhaust hose At no time may siphoning occur in the hose. Make sure that the hose is neither clogged nor blocked. The exhaust hose may not be longer than 50 cm in order to prevent freezing in winter. The hose may be up to 150 cm long for summer operation and during transitional seasons.
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Page 19: Installing The Fuel Cartridge Holder
4. Installation Installing the Fuel Cartridge Holder WARNING Keep fuel cartridge and all reserve cartridges away from children. Keep cartridges away from heat and out of direct sunshine. Secure fuel cartridge and all reserve cartridges so that they can not shift. Make sure that the fuel-cartridge connecting hose is neither crushed nor kinked. -
Page 20: Electrical Connection To The Battery
4. Installation Electrical Connection to the Battery WARNING All work should be carried out by qualified technicians in accordance with technical regulations. Improper connections or the use of wrong gauge wires could result in fire. All wires must be properly insulated and have adequate voltage rating. - Page 21 The EFOY Pro can only be used to charge lead batteries which conform to the technical specification (see chapter 3.3, page 13). The EFOY Pro can charge 12 V and 24 V batteries and automatically detects the voltage of the connected battery.
- Page 22 4. Installation Connection diagram EFOY fuel cartridge EFOY Pro Series Battery Load BROWN FUSE 2A FUSE 15A EFOY Pro Series connecting line to fuel cell extension sense line (optional) battery fuse 2 A battery extension power line (optional) battery fuse in power line 15 A...
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Page 23: Combination With Other Energy Sources
A widely used combination is together with solar cells. In this case it is recommended to adjust the charging parameter of the EFOY Pro so that it only switches on if solar alone can not provide enough energy (e.g. in winter times). -
Page 24: Connecting The Remote Control
4. Installation Connecting the Remote Control The remote control (1) displays the current status and is used to control the device. Mount the panel where it is easily accessible. Flush mounting If installing the panel flush with the surface of the unit, make sure that there is a sufficient opening for the electronic components behind the opening. - Page 25 4. Installation Connect the remote control with the DL 2 data line (included). Then insert the plug into the left socket on the unit marked “Remote Control“. If the DL 2 data line is not long enough, you can replace it with a commercially available network line that is longer or shorter (Category 5 patch cable).
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Page 26: Operation
5. Operation Operation Integrated user interface Push-button Green LED Yellow LED Red LED The LED’s indicate the EFOY Pro system status. The push-button is used to control the unit. Push-button action Result Starting state Resulting state Push shortly (< 0,5s) Reset... -
Page 27: Remote Control
Remote control connection: Connect the remote control with the included data line DL2. Then insert the plug into the left socket on the EFOY Pro marked „Remote Control“. If the included data line DL2 is not long enough, you can replace it with a commercially available network cable (Cat. - Page 28 5. Operation Charging current Automatic Current 4.6 A Please note that the device interrupts power generation briefly several times an hour during normal operation and a charging power of 0.0 A is displayed then. Firmware version Automatic V03 9.06I12V/24V QB Please check on a regular basis (at least once a year), if software updates are available.
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Page 29: Select Language
Then hold >> 2 more seconds in order to set your language choice. Remote Control with Computer It is also possible to remote control the EFOY Pro with a computer. By using a modem this can also be done remotely. The computer interface enables the same... -
Page 30: Connecting The Fuel Cartridge
Note: When the cartridge is empty, “Please change fuel cartridge“ will appear on the remote control and the yellow light at the EFOY Pro and the remote control will blink. The cartridge may be changed while the system is running. - Page 31 The optional M28 adaptor is required to connect the M28 cartridge to the EFOY Pro. Connect the M28 fuel cartridge Connect the EFOY Pro fuel cartridge connector (1) with the M28 adaptor (2). Screw the M28 adaptor (2) onto the M28 fuel...
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Page 32: Automatic Operation
For this reason, the EFOY Pro continues to charge for up to 3 h after the deactivation threshold set is reached (by default, 14.2 Volt is preset). The recharging period depends on the battery voltage and the electricity consumption. -
Page 33: Switching On Manually
5. Operation If the battery is sufficiently charged the unit will remain Automatic in the standby mode. Standby Should the device detect a malfunction such as an Automatic empty fuel cartridge, it will shut down and advise you Please change fuel cartridge how to correct the situation. -
Page 34: Battery Protection
Battery protection The EFOY Pro fuel cell has an integrated battery protection function. This function prevents deep Battery protection discharge of the battery when the operating mode is set to “Off”. -
Page 35: Automatic Antifreeze Feature
This unit features an intelligent antifreeze feature. If the temperature drops close to the freezing point then the Antifreeze mode EFOY Pro starts automatically the charging mode to prevent freezing. As soon as the unit has warmed up enough it stops the antifreeze mode. The antifreeze mode works also if the unit is switched off. -
Page 36: Storage
Remove the exhaust hose. Keep it clean and place a cap over the exhaust outlet. Remove the off-heat tube and the off-heat bow if necessary and remove the EFOY Pro from the mounting plate. CAUTION Store unit in a cool place; however, the temperature should exceed 1°... - Page 37 5. Operation CAUTION If the device is exposed to temperatures below 0 °C without connected batteries and sufficiently filled fuel cartridges (frost protection), it must be thawed out for approximately 24 hours at room temperature before commencing operation. Use a proper box such as the original carton to ship the unit.
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Page 38: Maintenance
Please check on a regular basis (at least once a year), if software updates are available. EFOY Updater – Update your EFOY Pro fuel cell quickly It’s really easy: Simply connect the EFOY Updater to the EFOY Pro fuel cell and the update runs automatically. -
Page 39: Change The Filter (Efoy Pro 2200 Xt)
Reconnect the battery charging cable after cleaning so that the antifreeze feature remains activated. (See Chapter 5.10, page 36). 6.3 Change the filter (EFOY Pro 2200 XT) NOTICE Replace the filter as soon as the demand note “Please change Filter XT” is displayed on the remote control. - Page 40 6. Maintenance 2. Turn the device over onto its back 3. Unscrew fixing screw on service cover using a suitable Allen key. 4. Pull service cover down. 5. Pull foam on the right side out 6. Push filter to the right along flap until the filter is exposed 7.
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Page 41: Disposal Filter Xt1
The filter must be changed until max. 3000 hours of operation, otherwise the warranty is void. 2. I have removed the filter and the EFOY Pro was not lying on the back. Some liquid leaked out. What should I do? This is the liquid needed to operate the fuel cell. - Page 42 6. Maintenance 3. After having placed in the new filter, the unit shows error code 30. What happened? The unit has not been placed on the back while the filter has been changed. Some liquid must have spoiled out. Please add service fluid (see. 2). 4.
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Page 43: Troubleshooting
Please contact our sales partner where you have bought the product if you are unable to fix a malfunction by using these instructions. Manufacturer’s address: SFC Energy AG Eugen-Sänger-Ring 7 D-85649 Brunnthal-Nord Phone: +49 89 673 5920 Fax: +49 89 673 592 369 Email: Sales@sfc.com Web: www.efoy-pro.com... -
Page 44: Problems And Solutions
7. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions At the EFOY Pro and at the remote control the red and yellow light indicate a system error. The remote control additionally shows a detailed error message. The messages will assist you in solving the problem quickly and easily. - Page 45 7. Troubleshooting Message Solution Interruption: Please defrost The unit is frozen. Let stand at room temperature for device slowly approx. 24 hours before operating. (Error 40) Please check battery voltage Error 50: Battery voltage is too low (sense line) (Error 50, 51, 52, 53) Error 51: Battery voltage is too high (sense line) Error 52: Battery voltage is too low (power line) Error 53: Battery voltage is too high (power line)
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Page 46: Problems Without Error Messages
Short-circuit fuse tripped Check polarity of charge line. Turn off unit, check reason for short circuit/overload or wrong polarity and correct If problem recurs Contact the hotline at: Freecall: 00800 732 762 78 Hotline: +49 89 673 5920 Sales@sfc.com www.efoy-pro.com... -
Page 47: Replacing Service Fluid
Replacing Service Fluid If service fluid is low the yellow light will turn on at the EFOY Pro and the message ”Please refill service fluid“ will appear at the control panel display. There is no need to add service fluid prior to the initial start-up. -
Page 48: Data Interface And Accessories
Pin 8: Master/slave parallel operation control (CC1) Computer Interface Adapter With a computer it is possible to communicate with the EFOY Pro via a serial COM interface. By using a modem this can also be done remotely. This enables to check the current system status, change parameter or remote control the EFOY Pro. -
Page 49: Gsm Modem Gsm-2-Sms
8. Data Interface and Accessories GSM Modem GSM-2-SMS The optional GSM modem allows controlling and configuring the EFOY Pro remotely. It is recommended to use such a solution if the EFOY Pro is installed remotely. Functions: Notification if errors occur ... -
Page 50: Cluster Controller Cc1
IA1 and the fuel cartridge sensor FS1 together. Parallel operation It is possible to parallel up to 5 EFOY Pro’s to provide a higher power output. The cluster controller C1 is used to synchronize the units so that they switch on and off together and act like one bigger fuel cell. -
Page 51: Efoy Procube
8. Data Interface and Accessories Remote control (remote-on) The EFOY Pro can be activated via a switching contact at the CC1, which means that the charging mode can be activated The same function can be activated via the computer interface. . -
Page 52: Duocartswitch
8. Data Interface and Accessories DuoCartSwitch The DuoCartSwitch enables the connection of two EFOY fuel cartridges to one EFOY Pro fuel cell. The switching valves switches automatically from one cartridge to the other. The autonomy of the application can be doubled. -
Page 53: Appendix
Accessories and Spare Parts WARNING Use only original equipment! Use of unauthorized parts compromise safety and void the warranty. For a full accessories and spare parts list please visit www.efoy-pro.com Output characteristic U-I and U-P characteristic as per CE test... - Page 54 9. Appendix EFOY 2200: U-I and U-P Characteristic Output Power [M] Output Current [A] Output Voltage [V] SFC Energy AG Eugen-Sänger-Ring 7 D-85649 Brunnthal-Nord Phone: +49 89 673 5920 Fax: +49 89 673 592 369 Email: Sales@sfc.com web: www.efoy-pro.com...