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- Page 1 User Manual sonnenBatterie eco +1 (310) 853 - 2404 · info@sonnen-batterie.com · www.sonnen-batterie.com...
- Page 3 This manual refers to: Hardware version: 1.1 Software version: 5.00 (370) Latest revision: 08/05/16 If you need help or service, contact the company that commissioned your storage system. You can find the contact address on the inside of the door of the storage system or on the commissioning protocol.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents About this manual ......................1 Target audience ..........................1 Symbols used ..........................1 Safety ..........................2 Intended use ..........................2 Prohibited uses ..........................2 General safety instructions ......................3 General warnings ........................3 Description and Specifications ..................4 Dimensions ...........................9 Description of use........................10 Modes of operation ........................ - Page 6 Tables and figures Description and Specifications Fig. 1 Energy flow .....................................10 Fig. 2 Self-consumption mode ................................ 11 Fig. 3 Backup mode ..................................12 Turning the system on and off Fig. 4 Switch and circuit breaker ..............................13 Fig. 5 Circuit breaker ..................................14 User interface Fig.
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Page 7: About This Manual
About this manual This manual describes the operation of the sonnenBatterie eco storage system. Read this manual carefully and keep it near the storage system. Target audience This document is intended for the following audiences: • Operator and end user of the storage system... -
Page 8: Safety
Safety Intended use Any use of the system other than the intended use can cause serious injury, death, and damage to the product or other assets. • The storage system must only be used to store electrical power. • The storage system must only be used with the battery modules provided. -
Page 9: General Safety Instructions
General safety instructions • Do not modify the storage system. • Do not use the storage system if it has been damaged. • Ensure that all safety systems are in perfect working order. • Read this manual with care. General warnings Attention Attention Damaging of the battery modules by deep discharge! -
Page 10: Description And Specifications
Description and Specifications eco 4 eco 6 eco 8 eco 10 eco 12 eco 14 eco 16 Usable capacity 4 kWh 6 kWh 8 kWh 10 kWh 12 kWh 14 kWh 16 kWh (100% DOD) Maximum storage power 8 kW 8 kW 8 kW rating (at 25... - Page 11 eco 4 eco 6 eco 8 eco 10 eco 12 eco 14 eco 16 On-grid specifications Nominal power Nominal AC 12.5A 16.67A 16.67A 29.16A 33.33A 33.33A 33.33A current Off-grid specifications Nominal power Nominal AC 12.5A 16.67A 16.67A 29.16A 33.33A 33.33A 33.33A current 100 ms —...
- Page 12 eco 4 eco 6 eco 8 eco 10 eco 12 eco 14 eco 16 General specifications Transfer Automatic, integrated switch Backup 2 kilowatt-hours per battery module, up to 16 kilowatt-hours capacity UL Recognized Components: Battery modules –UL1973; Inverter – UL1741; ATS – Certifications UL1008;...
- Page 13 eco 4 eco 6 eco 8 eco 10 eco 12 eco 14 eco 16 AC Specifications AC input Pass through: 200 amps @ 240VAC rated Power plant: 33.33 amps @ 240VAC current AC output 120/240 volts voltage AC grid 120/240 volts voltage Nominal 60 Hz...
- Page 14 eco 4 eco 6 eco 8 eco 10 eco 12 eco 14 eco 16 Fault Current 22,000 amps @ 240VAC Battery specifications Voltage 48-56 VDC Capacity 4-16kWh (2 kWh per module) Charge 30A per module nominal, 70A per module max current Cell 100% DoD...
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Page 15: Dimensions
Dimensions 25.59 14.17 25 5/8"... -
Page 16: Description Of Use
The sonnenBatterie eco can work with existing or newly installed PV systems. The solar inverter and eco storage system connect to the same distribution panel. Solar modules do not connect to the sonnenBatterie directly. -
Page 17: Modes Of Operation
Many utility companies are moving to a Time of Use-based billing scheme, in which electricity costs more during high- demand time periods. The sonnenBatterie eco can maximize your cost savings by using employing “rate arbitage” — using your stored battery power during the high-cost part of the day and recharging from solar and optionally with electricity purchased from the grid at the lowest offered rates. -
Page 18: Fig. 3 Backup Mode
will be stored in the battery modules (E). The storage system’s inverter (F) converts the AC power to DC power while the battery modules (E) are charging. When the production is lower than the consumption, electric power will be released from the battery modules. The storage system’s inverter (F) converts the DC power of the battery modules (E) to AC power. -
Page 19: Turning The System On And Off
Turning the system on and off In most cases, you will not need to turn the storage system on or off. If you do need to turn the system on or off, follow the directions below. Turning the storage system on The main DC circuit breaker F1 and the switch S1, located in the interior of the main cabinet, control power to the system. -
Page 20: Shutting The Storage System Down
Shutting the storage system down Attention Damage of system parts by forced disconnect! If there is no emergency: ▶ Shut the storage system down. If there is no emergency, do not turn off the storage system by forcibly removing power, by turning off the DC circuit breaker, or by using the battery emergency switch, as these methods may result in undesirable behavior. -
Page 21: User Interface
User interface The sonnenBatterie eco is designed to run without user intervention in most cases. However, there are settings available on the touchscreen interface to customize the storage unit for your needs. Menu screen Fig. 6 Touchscreen menu screen The menu screen provides access to the three areas of the interface: 1. -
Page 22: Fig. 8 Touchscreen Switch Load Screen
system will operate. 1. The large button lets your choose whether the storage system will maximize backup readiness or self-consumption. 2. In Standby mode, the unit will keep the battery modules charged, without providing power for household load. 3. In Charge, then Standby mode, the unit will bring its battery modules to full charge, then maintain the charge in the event of power loss. -
Page 23: Fig. 9 Touchscreen Behavior Screen
Behavior screen Fig. 9 Touchscreen behavior screen The Product info tab on the Behavior screen lists information about the storage unit. This information will be set during commissioning and should not normally be changed. Fig. 10 Touchscreen Behavior tab The Behavior tab displays at what temperatures the case fan will activate. -
Page 24: Fig. 11 Touchscreen Charge Behavior Screen
Charge behavior screen Fig. 11 Touchscreen charge behavior screen The General tab on the Charge behavior screen shows the current that will be used to charge the batteries in manual charge mode. Fig. 12 Touchscreen offgrid tab In the Offgrid tab, you can determine how much charge is reserved for when the storage system is needed for backup power. -
Page 25: Fig. 13 Touchscreen Producer Screen
Producer screen Fig. 13 Touchscreen producer screen In the PV tab on the Producer screen, you can see the nominal power of your solar panel system, whether it is a single-phase system, and how much power you can output to the utility grid. Fig. -
Page 26: Fig. 15 Touchscreen Load Screen
Load screen Fig. 15 Touchscreen load screen On the load screen, you can see how much surplus power production is required to activate self-consumption features and the minimum time self-consumption mode will be active before checking the surplus power level again. BMS screen Fig. -
Page 27: Fig. 17 Touchscreen Touchpanel Screen
Touch Panel screen Fig. 17 Touchscreen Touchpanel screen On the Time & Language tab of the Settings screen, you can configure the time and language of the touchscreen interface. Fig. 18 Touchscreen display tab On the Display tab, you can configure the touchscreen’s backlight, enable or disable the child safety lock to prevent accidental changes, and calibrate the touch sensitivity of the panel. -
Page 28: Fig. 19 Touchscreen Passwords Tab
Fig. 19 Touchscreen passwords tab On the Passwords tab, you can change your password. The default password for the “user” account is 1010, which can be changed if desired. If you change your password, please write it down. -
Page 29: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care To ensure failure-free operation, safety, reliability and longevity, you must perform periodic cleaning and function control of the storage system. Function control Every two weeks, check if messages are shown on the screen. Care of the storage system Attention Risk of damage by improper cleaning utensils! •... -
Page 30: Fig. 20 Troubleshooting Error Messages
Fig. 20 Troubleshooting error messages Error message User Resolution Check battery module Contact your installer's customer service department communication cables and addresses Check DC cabling of battery Contact your installer's customer service department modules CommBoard communication Contact your installer's customer service department problem Check battery module addresses! Contact your installer's customer service department... -
Page 31: Nameplate
Nameplate Manufacturer Sonnen Inc 10800 Burbank Blvd., Suite C Los Angeles, California 91601 Product name: SonnenBatterie eco SKU: 38154 / 38161 Serial number: ______________ Version: ______________ Rated feed-through current: 200A Mains voltage/frequency: 120/240 VAC 60Hz Backup output current: Active power: max. -
Page 32: Sequence Of Operations
1. The photovoltaic system is generating power and the Automatic Transfer Switch detects that the utility grid is active. 2. The sonnenBatterie eco storage system monitors solar power production levels and load consumption levels. 3. Solar power production exceeds load consumption. - Page 33 Off-Grid Operation 1. The automatic transfer switch detects that the utility grid has gone down and/or the storage system detects that the utility grid is no longer present. 2. The storage system informs the automatic transfer switch that it is ready to provide power. 3.
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Page 34: Glossary
Appliances: Devices that consume power. These may include small appliances, such as a blender, or large ones, such as a water heater. Backup mode (or offgrid mode): A mode of operation in which the sonnenBatterie eco provides power stored in its battery modules when the utility grid power is unavailable. -
Page 35: Fire-Related Instructions
Fire-related instructions Despite all of the care that goes into the design of the storage system, fires are still possible. A fire can release substances contained in the battery modules. In the event of a fire in the storage system or its surroundings: •... - Page 38 Inc. 10800 Burbank Blvd., Suite C Los Angeles, CA 91601 +1 (310) 853 / 2404 info@sonnen-batterie.com...