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- Page 1 Eguana Evolve™ Model Evolve 0513 Grid Support Utility Interactive Inverter & Integrated Lithium Battery Installation & Start-up Guide For use only with battery model LG Chem EM048126P3S7 DO 68-003 Publish date: 25-Jan-2019...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for the Evolve™ Home Energy Storage System – including the power control system (PCS) and base model battery cabinet installation and operation. This product is expandable with the addition of up to two more battery cabinets. The Eguana Evolve™...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................1 – T 1.1 A ....................1 BOUT THIS ANUAL ARGET UDIENCE 1.2 G .............................. 1 LOSSARY 1.3 I ...................... 2 NITIAL NSPECTION OF ATERIAL 1.4 S & ........................2 PECIAL TOOLS HARDWARE 2 INSTALLATION SITE PREPARATION ............................3 2.1 O .................. -
Page 4: Introduction
1 Introduction Throughout this manual, the following symbols will be used to highlight important information and procedures: Symbol Definition Symbol Definition WARNING! A dangerous voltage or other condition exists. Use extreme caution when Meter measurement required. performing these tasks. CAUTION! This information is critical to the safe installation and or operation of the inverter. -
Page 5: Initial Inspection Of Material List
1.3 Initial Inspection of Material List The system components supplied with your Eguana Evolve™ Energy Storage system are shown below. Each component should be inspected visually for any damage that may have been caused by shipment. If damage is present, please contact your local distributor. -
Page 6: Installation Site Preparation
2 Installation Site Preparation Before installing the Evolve home energy storage components, read all instructions and warnings in this manual. CAUTION! All electrical installation work should be performed in accordance with local building and electrical codes. WARNING! Isolate the PCS from all energy sources prior to electrical installation by means of disconnects, breakers or connectors. -
Page 7: Installation Plan - Power And Communication Circuits
2.3 Installation plan – power and communication circuits The following example outlines the conduit plan for power and communication circuits for the battery system. In this example, the PV inverter is coupled to a backup power sub-panel. The sub-panel may also be an isolated power bus within the main electrical panel. -
Page 8: Sld - Ac Coupled Pv System With Back-Up Power Operation
2.4 SLD - AC Coupled PV System with Back-up Power Operation The single line diagram shown below is a representation of a typical installation configured for utility interactive and back- up power operation, with AC coupled PV connected to a critical load panel. This drawing is a guideline only, and is not a substitute for a code compliant installation. -
Page 9: Pcs And Battery Cabinet Wall-Mounting Instructions
3 PCS and Battery Cabinet Wall-Mounting Instructions Cabinet mounting slot Wall Alignment mount slot 1. Mount the wall bracket to the wall. Use the available slot pattern to mount to a load-bearing structure rated for the weight of the final system. - Page 10 8. Remove the PCS cabinet from its packaging and stand upright. (not shown). Remove the front cover. 9. Assemble and mount the leveling bracket as shown in steps 3 and 4 above. CAUTION! The PCS cabinet is heavy. Mechanical lift recommended. 10.
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Page 11: Pcs / Battery Inter-Cabinet Wiring
4 PCS / Battery Inter-Cabinet Wiring Plastic barrier The following instructions cover the interconnection wiring of the PCS and master battery cabinet. No cable preparation is required with battery modules pre-installed in the cabinet. Refer to appendix A for a complete inter-cabinet wiring diagram. Note: Overcurrent protection of the DC source is provided ... -
Page 12: Battery Bms To Pcs Communication Connection
4.2 Battery BMS to PCS communication connection BMS In port Figure 7: PCS - BMS high level communication wire installation. Left – PCS cabinet termination. Right – Battery cabinet termination. The communication cable can be routed with DC power cables. Take care that the communication cable is routed so that there is no stress or tension on the terminations. -
Page 13: Ac Power Connections
5.1 AC power connections This battery system contains two independent AC power connection ports; one port dedicated for an electrical utility connection, marked “AC Grid”, the other port dedicated for backup operation, marked “AC load”. This product’s primary application is intended for utility interconnection, and must be connected to a utility electrical service supplying single phase 230 Vac / 50 Hz. -
Page 14: Chassis Grounding
5.2 Chassis Grounding In this section, “Chassis Ground” is referred to as “ground” or “grounding” unless otherwise mentioned. The AC and DC grounding are intended to provide a low impedance signal path at all frequencies. DC Ground Wiring Installation: The PCS cabinet is shipped with ungrounded DC power terminals within the inverter. However the default setting for DC grounding is set for DC negative to ground. -
Page 15: Electrical Connections - Voltage Measurement / Power Supply
6.2 Electrical connections – voltage measurement / power supply The energy meter provided with your system is line powered from the electrical service. An in-line fuse, rated 1 Amp / 250 VAC, is required on the voltage line, V1, input to the meter. For three phase service, fuses are required on the V1, V2, and V3 input terminals. -
Page 16: Droplet Ethernet Connection To Home Router
7 Droplet Ethernet connection to Home Router A Wi-Fi connection to the battery system is permitted for remote monitoring of the system, however, a permanent connection is strongly recommended for reliable communication access to the system. The Ethernet wiring from the battery system must be connected to a customer supplied router. -
Page 17: Start-Up Sequence
9 Start-up Sequence CAUTION! Powering the Evolve home energy storage system requires a specific start-up procedure. Please follow the steps below. CAUTION! If the battery disconnect has been placed in the OFF position at any time during operation, wait one minute before returning to the ON position. Rapid cycling (less than one minute) of the battery disconnect can cause damage to the pre-charge circuit. - Page 18 Green indicator: The left indicator indicates normal operation. Blue indicators (SOC): In normal operation, the four indicators on the right show the module’s state of charge (SOC). Each indicator represents 25% of a full charge. If the SOC value is 50%, the three rightmost indicators are on solid BLUE.
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Page 19: Operation
10 Operation The Evolve home energy storage system is fully automated. The EMS will be programmed to connect the system to the grid after AC and DC sources are applied. Refer to the user interface manual for system monitoring and operation status. The operating states can also be viewed on the PCS display panel. -
Page 20: Service Button
11.3 Service Button The service button can be used to wake the LED display, and either place the system into or out of service mode, as well as cycle through various operating modes. If the system has gone into service mode, the user can attempt to bring the system back into normal operation using the service button. -
Page 21: Technical Data
14 Technical Data 14.1 PCS cabinet data Electrical & performance data, AC Grid voltage 230 / 240 Vac Grid frequency 50 Hz Maximum continuous operating current (or Rated current), AC 21.7 Amps Maximum continuous operating power (or Rated power), VA 5000 VA Power factor, nominal (range) >... -
Page 22: Master Battery Cabinet Data
14.2 Master battery cabinet data Electrical and performance data Battery module, manufacturer LG-Chem Model EM048126P3S7 Chemistry Lithium NMC Rated energy, per module 6.5 kWh Number of modules per cabinet DC voltage operating range 42.0 to 58.5 Vdc Battery lifetime energy guarantee, per module 19.2 MWh Circuit protection, integrated Breaker, 180 Adc, positive pole... -
Page 23: Thermal Performance: Charge / Discharge Curves
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Page 24: Appendix A: Electrical Block Diagram Of Inter-Cabinet Wiring
Appendix A: Electrical Block Diagram of Inter-Cabinet Wiring The following reference diagram outlines the DC and communication interconnections between PCS, master battery, and expansion battery cabinets. Reference Title Notes 801003338 PCS-BMS cable Connects master battery to PCS [BMS CAN] port. 801003533 BMS cable –... - Page 25 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
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