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Operating instructions | for operators sonnenBackup-Box for sonnenBatterie eco 8.0, hybrid 8.1 and pro 2.0 KD-493 • Part no. 22324 • Version X01 info@sonnen.de • sonnen.de...
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Retain this document for reference purposes. Publisher sonnen GmbH Am Riedbach 1 D-87499 Wildpoldsried Service number +49 8304 92933 444 Email info@sonnen.de Document Document number Part number 22324 Version Valid for AU, NZ Publication date 16/01/2019 9007199347548427 Operating instructions sonnenBackup-Box...
Table of contents Table of contents 1 Information about this document...................... 4 Target group of this document .................... 4 Designations in this document .................... 4 1.3 Explanation of symbols........................ 4 2 Safety................................ 5 Intended use............................ 5 2.2 Requirements for the electrician.................... 5 2.3 Operating the product ........................ 5 2.4 Product modifications or changes to the product environment ........
1 | Information about this document 1 Information about this document This document describes the operation of the sonnenBackup-Box. Read this document in its entirety. Keep this document in the vicinity of the sonnenBatterie. 1.1 Target group of this document This document is intended for the operator of the storage system and the Backup-Box.
8.0, hybrid 8.1 or pro 2.0. The Backup-Box - in conjunction with the ap- propriate storage system of the sonnen GmbH - serves to supply power in the event of a power failure. Any other use is considered improper use.
The Backup-Box contains live electrical parts, which poses a risk of electrical shock. The Backup-Box and storage system inverter also contain capacitors which carry voltage even after the storage system is switched off. Therefore: 5 min Do not open the Backup-Box. 6 / 20 Operating instructions sonnenBackup-Box...
Product description | 3 3 Product description 3.1 Technical data sonnenBackup-Box System data Maximum power (2 sec.) 4,100 VA Overload (30 min.) max. 2,800 VA Nominal power 1,800 VA Nominal frequency 50 Hz Output voltage 230 VAC +/- 10 %...
CE mark. The product meets the requirements of the applicable EU Directives. WEEE mark. The product must not be disposed of in household waste, dispose of it through environmentally friendly collection centres. Observe the documentation. The documentation contains safety in- formation. 8 / 20 Operating instructions sonnenBackup-Box...
Operation | 4 4 Operation NOTICE Using three-phase consumers in backup operation Damage to components/devices! Do not switch on any three-phase (polyphase, high-voltage) electrical con- sumers during backup operation. These consumers may be damaged be- cause the Backup-Box only supplies electricity on one phase. 4.1 Function A storage system with Backup-Box automatically switches from grid to backup operation (and vice versa).
Consumers connected to the phase L2 (5) or L3 (6) will not be supplied with electrical power. The sonnen Eclipse (light ring) of the storage system switches off as soon as the backup operation starts. The sonnen Eclipse of the Backup-Box illuminates white during backup operation.
The control of the storage systems protects the entire system against overload by stop- ping the backup operation in special overload cases. The sonnen Eclipse of the storage sys- tem signals this state by pulsing orange, the sonnen Eclipse of the Backup-Box switches off as soon as the backup operation stops.
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4 | Operation On the web interface of the storage system, navigate to the Settings page. Change the percentage for backup-buffer to a desired value. 12 / 20 Operating instructions sonnenBackup-Box...
Switching off the Backup-Box | 5 5 Switching off the Backup-Box To switch off the Backup-Box manually, the following procedure can be carried out. In or- der to be able to work on the Backup-Box safely it must be disconnected from the power supply (see next section).
Do not use water jets. Carefully clean the outside of the Backup-Box with a clean, moist cloth. For tougher dirt, use a small amount of household dishwashing detergent on a moist cloth. 14 / 20 Operating instructions sonnenBackup-Box...
Uninstallation and disposal | 7 7 Uninstallation and disposal 7.1 Uninstallation DANGER Improper uninstallation of the Backup-Box Danger to life due to electrocution! The Backup-Box must only be uninstalled by licensed electricians. 7.2 Disposal The Backup-Box must not be disposed of as do- mestic waste! ...
Backup operation doesn’t start. The The batteries of the storage system The only thing to do is wait until the grid sonnen Eclipse of the storage sys- have discharged so much that further outage passes, the public electrical grid discharging would lead to a deep dis- once again starts supplying electrical en- tem and the Backup-Box is off.
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