Summary of Contents for Microgreen Energy Pak 3
- Page 1 Energy Pak user manual High Power Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LFP) Battery 3kWh / 6kWh / 12kWh Models MICROGREEN SOLAR CORP. 1-888-684-8868 info@microgreen.ca Microgreen.ca...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................................3 ENERGY PAK MODELS ......................................4 ENERGY PAK OVERVIEW ...................................... 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION................................12 INSTALLATION ..........................................13 NORMAL OPERATION ......................................16 MAINTENANCE / PROTECTIONS AND STORAGE ...........................19 Maintenance / Protections ..................................19 Off-season Storage Procedure ................................19 EMERGENCY BYPASS MODE ................................... -
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
Energy Pak, damage to surrounding property, and/or potential risk of injury or death. These warnings must be heeded when installing or operating the Energy Pak. For the latest documents on Energy Pak, visit microgreen.ca... -
Page 5: Energy Pak Models
Also the Energy Pak 12 comes with a multi-function LED display, whereas the Energy Pak 3 and Energy Pak 6 come with a voltage display only. The LED display is optional for the Energy Pak 3 and Energy Pak 6 models. - Page 6 Energy Pak 6 • Lithium battery ideal for typical cottage, cabin or modular home • 6 kWh capacity • 12/24 V output Energy Pak 12 • Lithium battery ideal for home off-grid system, transit vehicle emissions reduction system • 12 kWh capacity •...
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Page 7: Energy Pak Overview
Available Models of Energy Pak Energy Pak Energy Storage Nominal Voltage Model Capacity (approximate) Energy Pak 3 – EP 12240 3 kWh 12 V Energy Pak 6 – EP 12280 6 kWh 12 V Energy Pak 6– EP 24240 6 kWh 24 V Energy Pak 12 –... - Page 8 The Energy Pak can be operated using the buttons and switches located directly on the front panel (see Figure below), or using the LED Display / Remote Controller. For the Energy Pak 3 and Energy Pak 6 this is an optional component that plugs into it (see Figure 3e below).
- Page 9 Figure 3b: Front Panel components of the 12 kWh Energy Pak...
- Page 10 Figure 3c: Left Panel components of the 12 kWh Energy Pak Figure 3d: Right Panel components of the 12 kWh Energy Pak...
- Page 11 This comes with the Energy Pak 12 ONLY, replacing the voltage display of the Energy Pak 3 and Energy Pak 6 models. The Display is available on the Energy Pak 3 and Energy Pak 6 as an optional wired component.
- Page 12 The picture below shows the default mode of the LED display. The LED display is included in the Energy Pak 12, and is optional for the Energy Pak 3 and Energy Pak 6 via a wired connection (see Section 9 for more details).
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Page 13: Important Safety Information
4 Important Safety Information WARNING This manual contains important instructions for all Energy Pak models that must be followed during installation, and operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage, fire, injury or death. Do not attempt to use the Energy Pak if it appears damaged. -
Page 14: Installation
Secure the Energy Pak with fasteners after installation, especially if it is being used in a moving vehicle such as a boat or RV. This is especially applicable to the Energy Pak 3 and Energy Pak 6; note that the casing contains holes which enable them to be fastened down with screws;... - Page 15 3. Wiring: Whenever making any connection to the battery terminals, DOUBLE-CHECK that the polarity is correct. Do not connect more than one pair of electrical cables to the battery terminals of the Energy Pak. If you want to power multiple loads, use two bus bars that each make a single connection to one of the battery terminals of the Energy Pak, and then connect all of your loads to the bus bars.
- Page 16 Figure 5b: Incorrect connection for multiple loads (multiple wires directly connected to the battery terminal) 4. Use power cables with proper gauge Users are advised to select the proper length and specifications of power cables to fit the power rating of their applications.
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Page 17: Normal Operation
6 Normal Operation Once installed, you can operate the Energy Pak simply by turning it on/off. It must be turned on to supply power or to charge. The Energy Pak should be turned off during installation, when connecting/disconnecting wires, and for long-term storage. To turn ON the Energy Pak for charge &... - Page 18 Maintain the SOC level above 20% to avoid auto-shutdown The built-in BMS has been programmed to shut off the Energy Pak when the SOC (State of Charge) falls below approximately 20%. This prevents over-discharging the battery cells and improves the operating lifetime of your Energy Pak.
- Page 19 In addition, if you have an LED display, the SOC indicator may not be accurate until 1 full charge-discharge cycle has occurred. Furthermore, the SOC may become inaccurate over time; again, a full charge-discharge cycle will restore the accuracy of the indicator. Low Temperature Operation Due to the inherent nature of lithium ion battery cells, their performance is reduced at low temperatures.
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Page 20: Maintenance / Protections And Storage
7 Maintenance / Protections and Storage 7.1 Maintenance / Protections Unlike traditional AGM batteries, the Energy Pak can be operated safely with little maintenance. The Energy Pak features a BMS (Battery Management System) which is a protective circuitry that continuously monitors and protects the battery from being overcharged, overdrained, or overheated. -
Page 21: Emergency Bypass Mode
8 Emergency Bypass Mode 8.1 Why have a Bypass Mode? As previously mentioned, the Energy Pak is equipped with a BMS that shuts down the system when a potentially unsafe condition is detected. The BMS thus maximizes the operational safety (as well as prolonging the lifetime of the battery). - Page 22 While running in Emergency Bypass Mode, the operating voltage is still measured accurately and is the most reliable parameter. It is advisable to monitor the voltage to ensure that the Energy Pak is operating in the appropriate voltage range: 12.0 - 14.0 V for 12V models ●...
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Page 23: Using The Led Display / Remote Controller
The LED Display provides more detailed information about the Energy Pak. It is a standard component built-in the Energy Pak 12 front panel. For the Energy Pak 3 and Energy Pak 6, it is an optional component. The LED display is a wired connection that also serves as a remote controller. - Page 24 • The Energy Pak 6 model contains 8 battery cells, therefore 8 valid voltage readings are shown on the Display. The Energy Pak 3 contains 4 cells; so only 4 voltage readings are valid. • The Energy Pak 12 model contains 16 battery cells, so...
- Page 25 Cell Temperatures • The Energy Pak includes two temperature sensors to monitor the temperature of the battery cells • The two numbers on this page show the temperature at two specific locations inside the Energy Pak • Temperatures in the range of -20 to 68 C are considered acceptable for connecting a load (the Energy Pak will automatically shut down outside this range)
- Page 26 Settings This page can be used to configure the alarm sound, ● screen saver time and display language This page can also be used to change the parameter ● settings - it is strongly recommended that users do not change any parameter settings Info This page displays general information about the ●...
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Page 27: How To Deal With An Emergency
10 How to Deal with an Emergency If your health or safety is threatened, please always start with the following two steps before dealing with the other suggestions. STEPS: Contact the fire department or other first responders immediately. Inform all people who may be affected to ensure that they can evacuate the area. WARNING: Only perform the actions suggested below if safe to do so. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Incorrect current reading displayed By frequently monitoring the LED Display Screen (optional on the Energy Pak 3 and Energy Pak 6, standard on the Energy Pak 12), you will develop a good feel for how your electrical loads affect the displayed electrical current. - Page 29 Display giving inaccurate reading for SOC SOC is a measure of the energy actually contained in the Energy Pak, expressed as a percentage of the nominal (perfect) capacity of Energy Pak. The Energy Pak may initially display an inaccurate SOC, or the reading may become inaccurate over time –...
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Page 30: Warranty & Technical Support
12 Warranty & Technical Support WARRANTY Energy Pak comes with a 3-year warranty period under normal usage. TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you need further assistance, please contact Microgreen. When contacting us, please provide the following information: Name of owner ● Your preferred method of contact (phone, mobile phone or email) ●... -
Page 31: Energy Pak Specs Sheet
13 Energy Pak Specs Sheet Energy Pak 3 Energy Pak 6 Energy Pak 12 NOTE MODEL NAME EP12240 EP 12480 EP 24240 EP 24480 EP 48240 MODEL NUMBER Lithium Iron LiFePO BATTERY CHEMISTRY Phosphate 12.8 V 12.8 V 25.6 V 25.6 V... -
Page 32: How To Contact Us
14 How to Contact Us Microgreen Solar Corporation 860 Denison Street, Unit 10-11 Markham, ON Canada L3R 4H1 1-888-684-8868 Tel: Email: info@microgreen.ca Website: https://www.microgreen.ca Scan this QR code to find out more on Energy Pak...
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