Copyright Declaration Copyright Declaration The copyright of this manual is owned by Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "AlphaESS") and all rights are reserved. Please keep the manual properly and operate strictly according to all safety and operation instructions in this manual. Do not operate the system before reading the manual.
1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction of System SMILE-B3 is an AC coupled all-in-one battery energy storage system (BESS). It can help to achieve the optimal usage of renewable energy. SMILE-B3 can control the bi-directional flow of electric power, work under auto/manual & time-of-use (TOU) modes, charge/discharge the battery as per customer’s setting.
Ø Use strapping if necessary during transportation to prevent tipping. Ø SMILE-B3 transport must be conducted by the manufacturer or professionals, these operations should be recorded and used. Ø Certified ABC extinguishers with minimum capacity 2 kg must be carried during transportation.
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Inverters and batteries are heavy and can cause personal injury if the inverter or battery is improperly lifted or dropped during transport or when attached or removed from walls. Lifting and transporting SMILE-B3 is conducted by more than 1 person. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd.
2x Gum-elastic ring (AU version) (AU version) Table 2 Parts List of Battery Expansion Accessory Package SMILE-B3 Battery Expansion Accessories (Optional, Standard for DE Version) 1 x Positive power line 1 x Battery communication 6 x Screw M5*10 2 x Negative power line...
Your Smart Energy Installation 1 x Installing positioner 2 x Stand holder 2 x M6*10 2.2 System Appearance Figure 2.1 SMILE-B3 Exterior View Table 3 SMILE-B3 System LED Display Status Description Normally on: Normal system operation Single flicker: system standby or self-...
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Your Smart Energy Installation Normally on: Normal network connection Flicker: connecting to the server off: un-connected network Table 4 SMILE-B3 Battery LED Display SOC Status Description SOC<5% 5%=<SOC<25% 25%=<SOC<50% SOC Instruction 50%=<SOC<75% 75%=<SOC<95% SOC>95% Standby: green light flickers for 1s...
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Your Smart Energy Installation Figure 2.2 SMILE-B3 Front View Figure 2.3 SMILE-B3 Left View Note: COM1/COM2/COM3 can be passed through by two net cables. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 11 of 61...
Your Smart Energy Installation Figure 2.4 SMILE-B3 Rear View 2.3 Limitation of Liability AlphaESS shall not be liable directly or indirectly for any product damage or property loss caused by any of the following conditions. The product has been modified, the design modification or the change of parts without the authorization of AlphaESS;...
Your Smart Energy Installation 2.4 System Installation This manual introduces the basic steps how to install and set up SMILE-B3. Observe the specified minimum distance of adjacent objects; Minimum distance guarantee; Sufficient heat dissipation; The upper cover of the energy storage system has enough space to open;...
2.4.2.1 Safety Gear It is recommended to wear the following safety gear when dealing with the battery pack ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 14 of 61...
Your Smart Energy Installation 2.4.3 SMILE-B3 Installation Figure 2.6 Remove SMILE-B3 Packaging Step 1: Take out SMILE-B3 from the packaging box, as shown in Figure 2.6. In any case, the first step after unpacking keep breaker of 63A and 80A in off position.
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Figure 2.8. Figure 2.9 Casing Fixation Step 4: install the casing of SMILE-B3 (hold the two arrow positions of B3 and install the B3 box to the stand) , as shown in Figure 2.9.
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Your Smart Energy Installation Step 5: the earthing connecting position for SMILE-B3 is as shown in Figure 2.10, please use the M4 screw. Figure 2.11 Backup and Grid Wire Harness Wiring Step 6: Connect Backup and Grid wire harness as shown in Figure 2.11.
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Step 7: Complete for installing CT, as shown in Figure 2.12. Note: CT communication wires can be connected directly through the gum-elastic ring of the M25 waterproof contact, no need to make the on-site network line. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 18 of 61...
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M25 waterproof contact, no need to make the on-site network cable. The maximum outer diameter of the network cable does not exceed 14mm. Figure 2.14 Install WiFi Module ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 19 of 61...
If you are not installing external M4856-P battery for expansion, please neglect this section. Figure 2.16 Installing stand holders Step 1: Keep the 63A DC breaker off. Open the accessory package and install the two stand holders. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 20 of 61...
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Figure 2.18. NOTE: The box must be placed in the direction of the label and only remove the packaging in upwards direction. Removing the packaging in other directions is wrong. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 21 of 61...
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Step5: Drill the holes of the battery holder. Insert the expansion pipe into the drilled hole. Then pass the tapping screw through the spacer and tighten it with the cross screwdriver. Figure 2.21 Removing the position limiter ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 22 of 61...
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Your Smart Energy Installation Step 6: Remove the positioner NOTE: If the positioner is not removed, SMILE-B3 can be not removed separately in the future. Figure 2.22 Installing the battery bracket Step 7: Install the two battery brackets as the above directions.
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Figure 2.26 Wiring positive power cable Step 11: Pass the red positive power cable through the two BAT+ waterproof rings. And fix it on the copper bars inside the battery and inverter. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 24 of 61...
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Step 13: Pass the communication cable through the COM waterproof ring of BAT and BMS waterproof ring of INV. And insert it into the corresponding port (anyone of the two RJ45 ports). ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 25 of 61...
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DIP Switch of M4856-P Figure 2.29 DIP switch configuration Step 14: If there is only one M4856-P to be connected, switch off the DIP2 in SMILE-B3 and switch on the DIP2 in M4856-P. If there are more than two batteries to be connected, please refer to DIP switch configuration table as...
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Your Smart Energy Installation Step 15: Switch on the 63A DC breaker of SMILE-B3 and M4856-P, fix the maintenance cover of the battery and recover the front panel. Step 16: Switch on the 80A DC breaker. Then re-cover the B3 upper cover plate, use the T20 double offset ring spanner to tightly lock the upper cover screw and insert the 8 white plugs.
ACR10R-100A CT 1.0 kWh ACR10R-120A CT 1.2 kWh 2.4.5.1 CT The CTs connection is as shown in Figure 2.30: Note: please pay attention to the CT directions. Figure 2.30 CT Connection ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 28 of 61...
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Your Smart Energy Installation 2.4.5.2 Electricity Meter ADL-3000 (if optional) ADL-3000 connection (without CT, without Meterplug): Figure 2.31 ADL-3000 connection (without CT, without meterplug) Note: terminal 7, 8 connecting RJ-45 PIN 3, 6. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 29 of 61...
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Your Smart Energy Installation ADL-3000 connection (without CT, with Meterplug) Figure 2.32 ADL-3000 connection (without CT, with meterplug) ADL-3000 connection (with CT, without Meterplug) Figure 2.33 ADL-3000 Connection (with CT, without meterplug) ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 30 of 61...
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Figure 2.34 ADL-3000 Connection (with CT and meterplug) Note: In AC system the both two meters' addresses should be set, please refer to 2.4.5.5.1. 2.4.5.3 Electricity meter ACR10R (if optional) Figure 2.35 ACR10R Connection ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 31 of 61...
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AlphaCloud, please refer to 6.1.2. NOTE: This function is released in SMILE-B3 EMS firmware version V1.00.33 or above. In AC system and the mixed installation of CT and meter situation, the meter address should be also set in the meter, please refer to 2.4.5.5.1 (ADL3000) and 2.4.5.5.2 (ACR10R).
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Step 11: Click the "Enter" button and the setting ends. 2.4.5.5.2 ACR10R Step 1: This is the initial interface of the meter, Step 2: Click the "SETUP" button; click the "Set" button; ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 33 of 61...
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When the meter is used as the Grid meter (DC, AC/Hybrid system), the address is set to “005”. When it is used as the PV meter (AC/Hybrid system), the address is set to “006”. The baud rate is set to 9600; ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 34 of 61...
6. External grid AC switch is correctly connected between SMILE-B3 GRID port & GRID, AC circuit breaker: OFF; 7. If backup load is applied, external backup AC switch is correctly connected to SMILE-B3 Load port, AC circuit breaker: OFF; 8. AC contactor is correctly connected;...
In water: Stay out of the water and don’t touch anything if any part of the battery, inverter, or wiring is submerged. Do not use submerged battery again and contact the service engineer ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 36 of 61...
With timely preventive maintenance reliability of BESS can be ensured and lifetime extended. 5. WiFi Module Configuration Please install the WiFi module. Download and install the APP by scanning the QR code (Figure 5.1), and directly connect to SMILE-B3 by WiFi module. Figure 5.1 AlphaESS-APP ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd.
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Your Smart Energy WiFi Module Configuration Step 1: Open Alpha ESS APP, click the “Wi-Fi Step 2: After that please check whether your configuration” button enter WiFi mobile phone has connected to the system configuration interface as shown in Figure 5.2.
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Your Smart Energy WiFi Module Configuration Figure 5.5 WLAN Password Figure 5.4 Open WiFi network list Figure 5.6 ZLG WiFi module Figure 5.7 Yilian WiFi module ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 39 of 61...
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Power quality setting avaliable for special requirement for different state and utility. Country Code: AS 4777 for Australia VDE for Germany AS4777-SA for SA TS 129 requirement Figure 5.10 Basic Parameter Setting Figure 5.11 Power quality Setting ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 40 of 61...
Installers who haven't yet registered need to click “Register” to visit the registration page. Please refer to “AlphaCloud Online Monitoring Webserver Installers User Manual”, which you can get from AlphaESS sales and get license number from relevant sales from Alpha ESS Log in to your installer account and choose Storage System Maintenance>...
6.1 System Setup in Monitoring The system settings of the SMILE-B3 must be carried in the installer monitoring. To do this, follow the steps below: Step 1: Please login in the installer account, click the list of storage systems and enter the SN.
If a CT meter is installed, select in addition to the second point "CT" and set the CT ratio. 6.1.3 Inverter Information Step 4: If PV modules are installed, please set the installed PV power, such as 8 kWp in “On Grid Cap (kW)” of “Inverter Information” interface ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 43 of 61...
Step 5: Finally, select the "Other Information" submenu and set the following parameter: - ACDC mode: it should be AC mode - Time zone - Data upload frequency: SMILE-B3 has second level data, you can choose it as 10s data if you wish. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd.
Step 2: Please fill in “Username”, “Password” and click “Login” if you have already registered. If not, please register by filling in the following web form. Figure 7.1 Monitoring Login Interface ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 45 of 61...
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Product Name: SMILE-B3 Models: Other Means of Identification SDS #: SDS002 Synonyms: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4, LFP) Proper Shipping Name (ADG Code): Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment UN/ID No: UN3481 ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 46 of 61...
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Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restrictions on Use Recommended Use Energy Storage; Battery Packs Details of Manufacturer or Importer Importer Address Alpha ESS Australia PTY. Ltd. Suite 1, Level 1, 530 Botany Road, Australia, Alexandria, NSW, 2015 +61 (0) 402 500 520 australia@alpha-ess.com www.alpha-ess.com...
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Skin Contact Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Inhalation If internal contents are inhaled, evacuate the contaminated area, and seek medical attention. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 48 of 61...
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Dry Agent (water MUST NOT be allowed to come into contact with substance). Risk of violent reaction or explosion. Wear liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus. Contain spill and run-off. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 49 of 61...
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If spilt, collect and reuse where possible. If battery is broken or damaged, absorb liquid with sand or similar. Contain spillage, then collect and place in suitable containers for disposal. CAUTION: Avoid exposure to contents. For waste disposal, see SECTION 13 of the SDS. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 50 of 61...
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Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to control sources of dust, mist, fume and vapor. Personal protective equipment (PPE): Eye Protection: Not necessary under normal use. Wear safety goggles if handling a ruptured or leaking battery cell. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 51 of 61...
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Specific heat value Not Determined concentration Release invisible Particle size Not Determined flammable vapors Not Determined gases Size distribution Not Determined Shape and aspect ratio Not Determined Crystallinity Not Determined Dustiness Not Determined ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 52 of 61...
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Your Smart Energy Appendix Degree of aggregation or Surface area 1.35 m² agglomeration, Not Determined dispersibility Biodurability Redox potential Not Determined Not Determined biopersistence Surface coating Polyester Resin chemistry ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 53 of 61...
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Inhalation: Toxicity data and effects of inhalation exposure are not available. Not a likely route of exposure under normal use. Ingestion: Toxicity data and effects of ingestion exposure are not available. Not a likely route of exposure under normal use. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 54 of 61...
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Persistence and degradability Not determined. Bioaccumulative potential Not determined. Mobility in soil Not determined. Other adverse effects: Not determined. ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 55 of 61...
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3481 3481 Proper Shipping Name Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium Ion Batteries packed contained in packed contained in packed contained in equipment equipment equipment Transport Hazard Class Packing Group ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 56 of 61...
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Your Smart Energy Appendix Environmental hazards for transport purposes No information provided Special precautions for user No information provided Additional information No information provided Hazchem or Emergency Action Code ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 57 of 61...
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AUSTRALIA: AICS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances) All components are listed on AICS, or are exempt. SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION 23 Dec. 2018 Original Preparation Date: VPM_SDS002 Document Number: AlphaESS Battery SDS-SMILE-B3 V01 Document Title: Version Number: Revision Summary: ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 58 of 61...
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Your Smart Energy Appendix Current Revision Date: 23 Dec. 2018 Prepared by: Alpha ESS Australia PTY. Ltd. Suite 1, Level 1, 530 Botany Road, Alexandria, NSW, 2015 +61 (0) 402 500 520 australia@alpha-ess.com www.alpha-ess.com ___________________________________________________________________ Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. Page 59 of 61...