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ElektroBank14 Installer & User Manual
Empower Energy Pty Ltd
Unit 23, 10-18 Orchard Rd
Brookvale, NSW, 2100
Australia
www.empowerenergy.com.au
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  • Page 1 ElektroBank14 Installer & User Manual Empower Energy Pty Ltd Unit 23, 10-18 Orchard Rd Brookvale, NSW, 2100 Australia www.empowerenergy.com.au Version {_UIVersionString} Page 1 of 29...
  • Page 2 AMENDMENT RECORD Issue Number Date Description Dec 2020 First draft release sent to Austest for validation Updated to meet all safety standards and CEC Apr 2021 listing requirements Associated / Referenced documents Document number / Date Document title Revision number Version {_UIVersionString} Page 2 of 29...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................... 3 MARKINGS & SYMBOLS....................5 Battery Markings ..........................6 EXTERNAL RCD REQUIREMENTS ................... 6 WARNINGS .......................... 7 DIMENSIONED DRAWING ....................8 PACKING LIST ........................9 MOUNTING THE UNIT ...................... 10 Wall Mount: ..........................11 7.1.1 Install wall bracket .......................11 7.1.2...
  • Page 4 MAINTENANCE ......................... 27 Turning off the Unit ........................27 User Maintenance ........................27 Trained Service Professional Maintenance ..................27 ELECTRICAL RATINGS....................29 Version {_UIVersionString} Page 4 of 29...

  • Page 5: Markings & Symbols

    2 Markings & Symbols 1. To identify the location where the operator's manual is stored or to identify information that relates to the operating instructions. To indicate that the operating instructions should be considered when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed. 2.

  • Page 6: Battery Markings

    2.1 Battery Markings Battery Type Secondary (rechargeable) Li or Li-ion Cell Designation IFpP/34/201/173/M/-10+40/90 Module Designation IFpP34/201/173[8S]M/-10+40/90 Battery System Designation IFpP34/201/173[48S]M/-10+40/90 System Capacity 100Ah Nominal Voltage 153.6V Watt-hour 15.36kWh Caution Statement WARNING! A battery can present a risk of electrical shock, fire, or explosion from vented gases.

  • Page 7: Warnings

    5. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. 6. Only a qualified professional (e.g. service person) may install the Elektrobank14. 7. Servicing or replacement of batteries shall not be conducted in the field by anyone other than Empower personnel.

  • Page 8: Dimensioned Drawing

    5 Dimensioned Drawing Version {_UIVersionString} Page 8 of 29...

  • Page 9: Packing List

    6 Packing List The product Elektrobank 14 contains the following parts: 1) Main Enclosure box, including: a. Main Enclosure b. Wall Mount Bracket c. Front of House Meter – PN: PRO380-Mod CT MID d. 3 x Current Transformers – PN: PRO24-CT5-200c e.

  • Page 10: Mounting The Unit

    • The Elektrobank is rated to IP66 so can be mounted inside or outside • Do not mount the Elektrobank14 in a location with direct sunlight. Outdoor suggested (but not limited to) locations include: i. Under an awning ii. On a South Facing wall •...

  • Page 11: Wall Mount

    2. Ensure the wall is vertical and flat across the full width and height of the Elekbtrobank14 3. Ensure the wall is structurally sound to take the weight of the Elektrobank14 4. Remove external packaging and remove wall mount bracket from packaging.

  • Page 12: Mount Unit On Wall Bracket

    7.1.2 Mount unit on wall bracket 6. Using a two-man lift, place the Elektrobank onto the wall bracket. 7. Fix the small top fixing bracket with the 2x supplied M6 bolts Figure 4 - Top Fixing Bracket 7.2 Floor Mount 1.

  • Page 13: Battery Installation

    7.3 Battery Installation 1. Before starting, ensure the enclosure is securely fixed (wall mounted or floor mounted) as per above instructions. 2. Ensure all internal covers are still attached 3. Ensure all Circuit breakers are off, and the unit is completely isolated from mains and PV 4.
  • Page 14 8. Connect all the modules together, starting at the bottom Left Hand blue connector and working Figure 6 - Module Connections 8. Next, connect the 6x BMS connectors, ensuring to connect the right size into the correct receptacle and again working from the bottom up Version {_UIVersionString} Page 14 of 29...

  • Page 15: Close And Fasten Door

    Figure 7 - BMS Connections 9. Finally connect the battery stack connections, the black connector at the bottom and then the red connector at the top Figure 8 - Battery Stack Connections 7.4 Close and fasten door These should be done following the following process to ensure the correct seating and loading of the environmental seals Version {_UIVersionString}...
  • Page 16 1. Bolts shall be seated and loaded to 0.5Nm int the following pattern, starting from the middle bolt 2. The bolts shall then be tightened to 1Nm in the same pattern Version {_UIVersionString} Page 16 of 29...

  • Page 17: Wiring

    8 Wiring In addition to all requirements in this document, ensure all wiring conforms to AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 4777.1 for Australia. 1. Ensure separate PV disconnect is used and that it is isolated and locked. Same with grid. 2. Lay conduit for grid, backup and PV wires that fit in the slot at the back of the plastic cover. 3.

  • Page 18: Ferrite Attachments

    8.3 Ferrite Attachments 1. Grid Active and Neutral Cables Only – 2 turns of Wurth Part Number 74271211 2. Backup (if used) Active and Neutral Cables Only - 2 turns of Wurth Part Number 742700790 3. Ethernet Cable – 2 turns of Wurth Part Number 74271112 8.4 Grid Port Including Protective Earthing 1.
  • Page 19 1. Use minimum 4mm cable for the backup and connect to the terminals as shown in Figure 9 below. a. Insert, push until no copper can be seen and then do an approximately 1kg pull test and confirm no copper can be seen. 2.

  • Page 20: Ups Safety Stickers

    2. Ensure that the neutral input to the grid port is only connected to earth at the single point back at the main fuse board. 8.6 UPS Safety Stickers One UPS safety warning sticker is provided on the external of the unit, another two warning labels are provided.

  • Page 21: Ethernet

    Figure 12 - DRM0 Connections 8.9 Ethernet If the unit requires hard wiring to the LAN put cable through gland, crimp on an RJ45 connector and connect to Ethernet RJ45 connector. Figure 13 - Ethernet Connection 8.10 Meter Connections 1. Wire up the meter in the fuse board (TBD) 2.

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Pro380-Mod Meter For Use With Ct Pro24 Ct5-200C

    8.10.1 Setting up the PRO380-Mod meter for use with CT PRO24 CT5- 200c Meter pin Wire colour Filter board pin Blue White The 485 comms bus must be terminated at the meter end with a 120R resistor between the nets the method of this is currently tbd, an additional DIN clip may be the easiest as it was with the previous one, Version {_UIVersionString}...

  • Page 23: Configuring The Pro380-Mod Meter For Use With Ct Pro24 Ct5-200C

    The CT must be clamped onto the live wire that supplies the Elektrobank, with the arrow pointing towards the Elektrobank. 8.10.2 Configuring the PRO380-Mod meter for use with CT PRO24 CT5-200c Set ct ratio to 5/200 • Peel sticker over lcd •...

  • Page 24: Commissioning

    8.11.2 Connecting WiFi or Ethernet 1. Connect to the Elektrobank14 via Wi-Fi. The WiFi hotspot is always turned on and the SSID and password will be on a sticker on the inside door of the unit and also affixed to the front page of the installer manual.

  • Page 25: Earth Fault Alarm

    a. Note there are no country code settings as the Elektrobank is only certified for install in Australia The various power quality response modes are: 1. Fixed Power Factor Mode a. Some networks require the inverter to import/export power with a fixed Power Factor not equal to 1 in order to support the grid b.

  • Page 26: User Training

    8.11.5 User Training 1. The installer shall show the user how to connect to the unit via the website login and ensure everything functions correctly before leaving the premises. 2. Confirm internet connection and that login through the CMS is functional and not slow 3.
  • Page 27 9 Maintenance 9.1 Turning off the Unit Set the System to ‘OFF’ and Battery to ‘OFF’ and click ‘Apply Changes’. This will power down the inverter and the charger but the system will remain powered on and communicating. 9.2 User Maintenance 1.
  • Page 28 7. Wait for 15 minutes for DC capacitors to decay 8. Remove the bottom escutcheon panel and using a multimeter check all terminals are not live. 9. Never remove the top escutcheon panel. If it is suspected that the external fan, heat exchanger or heatsink is blocked then a gentle water flow (~1L/min) can be initiated from the ventilation holes in the back of the unit (ensure the front door is fully closed before doing this).
  • Page 29 10 Electrical Ratings PV Input Type of Voltage DC, OVC II Vmax PV 430V Max PV Continuous/Short Circuit Current PV MPPT Starting Voltage 150V (then works down to 100V for hysteresis) PV MPPT Operating Range 100V – 430V PV Power 4kW per MPPT (8kW total) Max inverter back feed current to the array PV is non-isolated, floating voltage at grid potential, external...

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