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Operating Manual PWS1-50K to 250K Series Energy Storage PCS...
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Sinexcel PWS1-50K to 250K Series Bi-directional Energy Storage PCS Operating Manual Version: V2.0 Shenzhen Sinexcel Electric Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. In case of any content change, it shall be without prior notice. Shenzhen Sinexcel Electric Co., Ltd. Website: http://sinexcel.us/ www.sinexcel.com...
Table of Contents 1 Information on this Document ............................4 1.1 Validity ................................... 4 1.2 Target Group ................................4 1.3 Nomenclature Terms and abbreviations ........................5 2 Safety Precautions ................................6 2.1 Symbols..................................6 2.2 Important Safety instructions ............................ 6 2.3 Additional Information ..............................
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8.3.3 Select Control Mode............................43 8.3.4 General Settings ..............................44 8.3.5 Communication setting ............................. 44 8.4 Manual Startup Procedure ............................44 8.5 Automatic Startup Procedure ........................... 45 8.6 Remote Startup Procedure ............................45 8.7 Shutdown Procedure ..............................45 8.8 System Power Off ..............................45 8.9 Emergency shutdown ...............................
1 Information on this Document 1.1 Validity This document is valid for the following device models with or without STS module: • PWS1-50K • PWS1-50K-NA • PWS1-50K-EX • PWS1-100K • PWS1-100K-NA • PWS1-100K-EX • PWS1-150K • PWS1-150K-NA • PWS1-150K-EX • PWS1-250K •...
1.3 Nomenclature Terms and abbreviations Terms Definition Static Transfer Switch Alternative current. Direct current. BESS Battery energy storage system Energy storage system. Energy management system. Battery management system. Power conversion system. Single line diagram State of health (of battery), expressed in percentage. Silicon controlled rectifier Depth of discharge, the rest battery capacity, expressed in percentage.
NOTE is used to address information that is not related to personal injury, equipment damage, and environmental degradation. 2.2 Important Safety instructions This user’s manual is about installation and operation of Sinexcel PWS1 series 50kW to 250kW Bi-directional Energy Storage Inverter (PCS). Before installation, please read this user’s manual carefully.
The components behind the protective cover plate and dam board which are opened by tools cannot be maintained by users. Please read this user’s manual before operation. 2.3 Additional Information Links to additional information can be found at http://sinexcel.us/ or www.sinexcel.com.
This kind of PCS can be used in the on-grid mode and off-grid mode. The model with STS can get the faster switching between on-grid and off-grid mode. The [PWS1 series 50K~250K Bi-directional Storage Inverter (PCS)] can be used in off-grid systems based on diesel generators (Gensets).
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switching is to be achieved, extra power distribution unit needs to be added. Figure below is a topological graph for its composition and structure. PCS-AC, n=1~3 PCS-AC 1 DC Switch Transformer AC Switch Battery Grid PCS-AC n AC SPD Fig. 3-2 Topological graph for PWS1-50K to 150K series Bi-directional Storage Inverter (PCS) without STS module PCS-AC, n=1~3 PCS-AC 1...
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Fig. 3-4 Topological graph for PWS1-250K series Bi-directional Storage Inverter (PCS) with 1 branch input DC Switch 1 PCS-AC, n=1~4 PCS-AC 1 Battery Transformer AC Switch Grid DC Switch n PCS-AC n Battery AC SPD DC Switch, n=1~4 Fig. 3-5 Topological graph for PWS1-250K series Bi-directional Storage Inverter (PCS) with 4 branch input Both models have identical mechanical and electrical construction except composed of different sets of PCS-AC modules and rating: For PWS1-250K series is composed of 4 sets of PCS-AC modules, the special model with different number of...
3.4 PCS Composition Figure3-6: Visible Components of the PCS without STS module with STS module For PWS1-50K to 150K series Position Designation Description Indicator lights EPO (Emergency Power Off) Touch Screen PCS-AC (1~3 module(s)) 50KW 1 set; 100KW 2 sets; 150KW 3 sets; U2 Main Control Board Wiring Terminal Digital Input and Digital Output...
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Figure3-7: Visible Components of the PCS without STS module For PWS1-250K series Position Designation Description Indicator lights EPO (Emergency Power Off) Touch Screen PCS-AC (1~5 module(s)) 62.5KW 1 set Manual Soft Start Switch Only for the models without STS AUX Power supply switch SPD switch AC Switch U2 Main control board...
3.5 Operating Compositions 3.5.1 Switches Introduction 3.5.1.1 AC switch The AC disconnection unit disconnects the PCS from the Grid. The NA series PCS breaker is comply to the UL certification. Figure 3-8: Switch positions of the AC disconnection unit Position Designation Explanation Switch position In (On)
3.5.1.3 AUX power supply AC Switch 220Vac AUX power supply can be the redundancy power supply through the AC Switch inside the PCS cabinet. These switches can be visible after opening the dam-board. AUX power supply switch SPD switch Figure 3-10: PWS1-50K/100K/150K AUX power supply AC Switch and SPD switch AUX power supply switch SPD switch Figure 3-11: PWS1-250K AUX power supply AC Switch and SPD switch...
Figure 3-12 UI Design of the touch display Position Designation Explanation Menu Menu can be different before/after log-in and other setting. System Topology Version and time 3.5.2.2 Symbols Explanation Symbol Designation Grid Load in AC side DC side STS Module Transformer (Inside) AC Module Switch on DC or AC side open...
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Figure 3-13 LEDs on the front panel LED designation Description Explanation Fault indicator light Normal indicator light Power indicator light Emergency shutdown button Touch screen Figure 3-14 Front view for PCS-AC module LED designation Description Explanation Normal indicator light Green Fault indicator light DIP switch Address...
4 Technical Data Technical parameters for the models with transformer Model PWS1-50K PWS1-100K PWS1-150K PWS1-250K Utility-interactive Mode Battery voltage 500~850V 500~850V 500~850V 500~850V range DC max current 110A 220A 330A 550A Quantity 1/4/8 battery strings AC voltage 480V(423V~528V) 480V(423V~528V) 480V(423V~528V) 480V(423V~528V) AC current 120A...
5 Storing, lifting and transporting More detailed shipping and installation information can be found in the Installation Manual. 5.1 Safety during Transport If the lifted or suspended load falls over, falls or sways, there is a risk of crushing Vibration or careless or hasty lifting and transport can cause the product to tip over or fall. This can result in death or serious injury.
6 Installation More detailed shipping and installation information can be found in the installation manual. 6.1 Safety during Installation Risk of electric shock caused by live voltage There is a high voltage in the live components of the product. Touching field components can result in death or seriousness electric shock damage.
6.2 Mechanical Installation Mounting preparation 6.2.1 Drilling Mounting Holes is required in the Foundation. The overall dimension of the PCS is shown in figure below. Fig. 6-1 Overall dimensions of PWS1-50K to 150K The PWS1-50K to 150K series cabinet, width: 800mm, height: 2,160mm (without lifting rings); depth: 800mm.
Fig. 6-3 Overall dimensions of PWS1-250K The PWS1-250K series cabinet, width: 1200mm, height: 2,100mm (without lifting rings); depth: 800mm. The height of the lintel is 60mm and it can be taken down if there is no sufficient height into the room. The PWS1-250K series Storage Inverter is without lifting rings and can’t lift.
When the rack needs to be fixed on the steel channel, Φ14 holes can be made in the steel channel. Fix the rack to the steel channel with screws. When the rack is fixed to the concrete floor, make holes on the floor and fix the rack to the concrete floor with expansion screws.
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Open the dam-board of back door and then can see the wiring copper bar as shown below. Front View 3D View Fig. 6-5 PWS1-50K to 150K series wiring copper bars designation without STS module Table 6-1 PWS1-50K to 150K series wiring copper bars description Position Designation Description...
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Fig. 6-6 PWS1-50K to 150K series DC wiring copper bar dimension Fig. 6-7 PWS1-50K to 150K series AC wiring copper bars dimension...
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Open the dam-board of back door and then can see the wiring copper bar as shown below. Front View 3D View Fig. 6-8 PWS1-50K to 150K series wiring copper bars designation with STS module Table 6-2 PWS1-50K to 150K series wiring copper bars description Position Designation Description...
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Fig. 6-9 PWS1-50K to 150K series DC wiring copper bar dimension Fig. 6-10 PWS1-50K to 150K series with STS module AC wiring copper bars dimension for Load Fig. 6-11 PWS1-50K to 150K series with STS module AC wiring copper bars dimension for Grid...
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Open the dam-board of back door and then can see the wiring copper bar as shown below. Front View 3D View Fig. 6-12 PWS1-250K series with 1 branch DC input cabinet wiring copper bars designation Table 6-3 PWS1-250K series with 8 branch DC input cabinet wiring copper bars description Position Designation Description...
Fig. 6-13 PWS1-250K series DC input DC wiring copper bar dimension Fig. 6-14 PWS1-250K series AC wiring copper bars dimension 6.3.4 System grounding The modules in the PCS realize grounding connection with the rack through hangers. As for rack grounding, the rack bottom is installed with grounded cooper bars. During wiring, refer to the following table for cable diameter.
Notice that the AC output neutral is not bonded to ground. Table 6-5 Grounding PE cable description Rated power Copper PE line section recommendation (mm²) 50kW ≥16 ≥25 100kW ≥35 150kW ≥45 250kW Rack and modules need to be grounded reliably! The grounding resistance should be less than 4Ω. 6.3.5 DC port wiring The DC port wiring should be done before power on, the detailed DC port wiring could be seen in installation manual.
All wires are connected to the wiring terminals externally from the wiring holes at the bottom of PCS. After wiring, fireproofing mud should be used to seal the wiring holes. 6.3.7 Wiring of terminal strips Except power cable connection in the whole PCS, there are also auxiliary power connection, input and output of some node signals.
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Fig. 6-17 Definition of terminal strip ports BMS Faults Signal External EPO Normal Close Reserved To external CAN To external RS485 External EPO Normal Open Fig. 6-18 Definition of terminal strip ports Fig. 6-19 Definition of PWS1-50K to 150K series touch screen communication ports...
Fig. 6-20 Definition of PWS1-250K series touch screen communication ports The LAN (Ethernet) port is used for communication. The USB port is used for system update or the logs export. The other communication ports in the back of touch screen has been wired to the wiring terminal strip ports.
6.4.1 Connecting the EMS over RS485 or Ethernet Sinexcel’s PCS has several different communication interfaces: Ethernet, RS-485 and CAN. When connecting to the Sinexcel or other brand EMS, the communication port is default as RS 485 as shown below. The Ethernet communication port can also used to connecting EMS according to the requirements for certain project.
interface can be seen in the back of HMI (Touch screen). It is led to terminal strip ports 7 and 8. Fig. 6-22 PCS CAN communication terminal 6.5 Check after installation After installation of PCS, please inspect all aspects according to the checklist in the Installation Manual. Any failure to complete the checklist might void the warranty.
7 Function Description 7.1 Operating Status 7.1.1 Overview of the Operating Status Powered Off status Power On procedure Power Off procedure Powered up status Stop status Setting and startup Shut down procedure procedure Or Faults occurred Operation status Including: Off-grid Operation On-grid Operation Fig.
7.1.2 Operating States without STS After external wiring of the storage inverter is completed, and wiring is fully checked, close the breaker in AC port. The storage inverter can be switched in different modes under the conditions below. Without STS Module Powered up Stop running when switching between On-grid and off-grid...
7.1.3 Operating States with STS With STS Module Powered up Automatically switching between On-grid and off-grid Stop Monitor AC/DC Voltage etc. Faults type: Remote/Local Faults type: Manually clearing. change parameters Automatic recovery. Then set the fault Then waiting for clear command Grid/Battery delay clear AC and DC meet working conditions...
8 Operation 8.1 Safety during Operation DC side operation is disturbed due to incorrect parameter settings When setting the mode of the AC side, please make sure that the control parameter is consistent with the grid requirement. 8.2 Power On Procedure Power on for the first time: 1): Confirm the DC and AC cable firmly connected according to the check list in the Installation Manual.
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Fig. 8-2 PWS1-50K to 150K series power on Fig. 8-3 PWS1-50K to 150K series power on sequence for the model without STS: sequence for the model with STS: Powered Off Step 1.Closing AUX Power supply switch Step 2. Closing SPD switch Step 3.
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Powered Off Step 1.Closing AUX Power supply switch Step 2. Closing SPD switch Step 3. Closing manual soft start switch Step 4. Closing AC breaker (Grid) within 3 seconds after closing the manual soft start switch Back to Step 3. Disconnect manual soft start switch Step 5.Closing battery switch Powered up...
8.3 Setting Procedure before startup 8.3.1 Touch screen power on After auxiliary power of the storage inverter is connected, THE HMI is on. At this moment, an initializing interface will appear. It shows that “The system is booting, please wait ……”. After system booting, the interface will disappear.
8.3.4 General Settings Fig. 8-5 Setting Interface Sample There are General Setting and Advanced Setting, the commonly used setting is in the “General” Users should set the “DC Configuration” according to the voltage and current requirement of BMS. The detailed advanced setting can be seen in Appendix1 12.4 Parameter Setting. 8.3.5 Communication setting Procedure: 1.
8.5 Automatic Startup Procedure 1. Select “User”, Log into the control interface on touch screen with password. 2. Select “Ctrl Mode” > “Automatic Operate” The detailed menu explanation can be seen in Appendix1 12.8 Automatic startup. 8.6 Remote Startup Procedure 1.
9 Troubleshooting 9.1 Safety during Troubleshooting Danger of electric shock due to high voltage on the product There may be high voltages on the product under fault conditions. Touching real-time components can lead to danger or death Serious injury due to electric shock. Observe all safety information when operating the product.
Failure Name A.C.+C.M. Reason PCS AC bus voltage is higher than the overvoltage protection AC bus over voltage Fault + Auto setting PCS AC bus voltage is lower than the under voltage protection AC bus under voltage Fault + Auto setting AC bus over PCS AC bus frequency is higher than over frequency protection...
10 Maintenance 10.1 Safety during Maintenance There is a high voltage in the live components of the product. Touching field components can result in death or seriousness electric shock damage. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment for all work on the product. Do not touch any live components.
If the DC power distribution parts is affected by adverse environmental conditions, it is recommended to shorten maintenance interval. Sinexcel recommends an optical inspection in regular periods to determine maintenance requirements Consumables and maintenance materials Only those consumables and maintenance materials are usually not included in standard equipment list.
• Battery Type and number • Communication type • Firmware version • Error number and error message Shenzhen Sinexcel Electric Co., Ltd. Website: http://sinexcel.us/ www.sinexcel.com Add: Building 6, Area 2, Baiwangxin High-tech Industrial Park, No. 1002, Songbai Road, Nanshan District,...
Appendix 1 Settings on HMI (Touch Screen) 12.1 Touch Screen Startup Operation control can be conducted via HMI (human-computer interface). This section introduces the HMI display content and settable parameters. The ”Home”, ”Info”, ”Logs”, ”User” can always be seen before log-in with a password. The detailed menu structure can be seen as below.
“Grid Info” and “Load Info” is invisible when the system without STS or other on-grid/off-grid Switching device. When the system with the STS or other switching device, the AC info parameter is different from grid info during the process of switching from On-grid to Off-grid. And the AC info parameter is different from load info during the process of switching from Off-grid to On-grid.
12.2 Main Menu Structure after log-in Menu Level Explanation Home System Topology Info DC Info AC Info Grid Info Invisible without STS or other on-grid/off-grid Switching device Load Info Invisible without STS or other on-grid/off-grid Switching device Status Logs Current Past Alarm Operation Status logs...
Active power setting -770.0~+770.0KW; default 0.0 Reactive power setting +:lagging;-:leading; -770.0~+770.0kVar;default 0.0 DC lower voltage 500.0~850.0 V ;default630.0 for the PWS1 series End-of Discharge Voltage 30.00~900.00V; default 300.0 Topping charge voltage 500.0~850.0 V ;default630.0 for the PWS1 series Float charge voltage 500.0~850.0 V ;default630.0 for the PWS1 series...
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The “STS” menu can only be visible when the system is integrated with the STS module or other switching devices. The branch menu is shown below. Advanced Setting Parameter Cabinet Cabinet type factory setting Type Certification factory setting DC Input Type factory setting Inverter type factory setting...
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Calibrate Modify MAC Illumination timeout (min) 0~120 (min) BMS timeout (s) 0~600(s) TCP remote timeout (s) 0~600(s) 485 remote timeout (s) 0~600(s) Log interval (min) 104 protocol address AC Info PF setting +:lagging, -:leading,m-1.00~+1.00;default 1.00 Active power setting -770.0~+770-.-kw, default 0.0 Reactive power setting +:lagging, -:leading,-770.0~770.0kVar,...
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USA:0.45~0.95;CHN:0.20~0.50; Under voltage region 2 protection voltage ratio Australia:/;UK:0.45~0.95; default 0.60 Under voltage region 2 protection time USA:0.01~11.00;CHN:0.01~1.00; Australia:/;UK:0.01~1.00; default 1.00 Under voltage region 3 protection voltage ratio USA:0.45~0.95;CHN:/; Australia:/;UK:/; default 0.45 USA:0~1.00;CHN:/; Under voltage region 3 protection time Australia:/;UK:/; Default 0.16 USA:0.10~4.50;CHN:0.10~3.00;...
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USA:0.00~0.16;CHN:/; Over voltage region 2 ride-through until Australia:/;UK:/;default 0.10 Under voltage region 1 ride-through voltage ratio USA:0.50~0.88;CHN:/; Australia:/;UK:/;default 0.80 USA:20.00~50.00;CHN:/; Under voltage region 1 ride-through until Australia:/;UK:/;default 20.00 USA:0.50~0.88;CHN:/; Under voltage region 2 ride-through voltage ratio Australia:/;UK:/;default 0.60 USA:10.00~50.00;CHN:/; Under voltage region 2 ride-through until Australia:/;UK:/;...
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Volt/Var response time 1~90s, default 10s Volt/Var reference voltage Vref 0.95~1.05, default 1.00 USA:1.03~1.10;CHN:/; Volt/Vatt regulation start Volt point (High Volt) Australia: 1.02~1.11; UK: /; default 1.06 Volt/Vatt regulation end Volt point (High Volt) 1.04~1.10, default 1.10 Volt/Vatt regulation start Power point (High Volt) 0.00~1.00*P, default 1.00 Volt/Vatt regulation end Power point (High Volt) 0.00~1.00*P, default 0.00...
12.5 Common Setting 12.5.1 Language Selecting Procedure: 1. Select “User”> Input password> “OK”>“Login”. ( Log into the PCS user interface) 2. Select “Ctrl mode”> “Manual Operate”. 3. Select “Setting”> “Advanced”> ”HMI” > ”Language” >”English” or “简体中文”. 4. Then a window will pop up to remind you that system will restart,click “Yes” or “OK”. 12.5.2 Date and Time Selecting Procedure: 1.
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changes. The default value is 2 rated power per second, which means within 0.5 seconds the system can runs to full output. “Grid reconnection power ramp rate”: please keep the default configuration. This function will apply when system suspend happens caused by utility grid voltage abnormal, and reconnect after utility grid restore normal.
“Volt/Vatt response time (High Volt)”: to set the ramp rate when Volt/Watt is triggered. “Volt/Vatt regulation recovery delay”: to set the output power restore time delay after the utility grid voltage restores normal. 12.5.4.4 Freq/Watt Available when activated and operating in discharge mode. When the actual frequency is above the point, the active power will be regulated with the ramp rate.
actual demand. (It is valid only after “energy dispatching mode” in “system parameter” is set as “DC dispatching”, and DC operation mode is set as “constant P mode”.) “Start of Discharge Threshold Voltage”: Conduct setting according to EOD voltage when there are no special requirements.
At this very time, the grid voltage rises and triggers the Volt-VAr algorithm to be 80kVAr lagging (inductive) reactively. In each mode The Sinexcel inverter always takes reactive power setpoint higher priority than active power setpoint, if the sum of squares of the P and Q, is higher than the square of kVA rating, the Q rating will be applied, and the P will be conducted as the function of S and Q.
3. Select “Settings” > “General” Power dispatch including the “Active power setting” “Reactive power setting” DC Configuration including the “DC lower voltage” “End of Discharge Threshold Voltage” “Topping charge voltage” “Float charge voltage” “Topping charge turn to float charge judgment current” “End-of-charge current”...
After the system start up, check the “Info” to know the system working condition. 12.8 Automatic startup 1. Select “User”, Log into the control interface on touch screen with password. 2. Select “Ctrl Mode” > “Automatic Operate” In automatic startup, the PCS will automatically inspect and judge startup conditions. If the system function is normal and it meets the system setting conditions, it will start automatically.
2): Disconnect the AC switch. 3): Disconnect the Battery DC switch. As for above operation process, it has been shut down after step 1 is conducted. The power components stop operating in system, and BUS bar and auxiliary power supply in system still exist for a long time. Therefore, relevant control system is still in standby state.
The specifications of goods designed by SINEXCEL may be modified, provided that the modifications do not adversely affect the performance of the goods.
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