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Content Legal Provisions ..........................1 Information on this Document ...................... 4 1.1. Validity ..........................4 1.2. Target Group ........................4 1.3. Content and Structure of this Document ................4 1.4. Declaration of Conformity ....................4 1.5. Levels of Warning Messages ..................... 4 1.6.
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5.2.1. Installation without Any Rack or Cabinet ............... 14 5.2.2. Installed in a Rack or Cabinet ................16 Electrical Connection ......................... 17 6.1. Overview of the Connection Area ..................17 6.2. Connection Diagram ......................18 6.3. Connecting the PE ......................18 6.4.
1 Information on this Document 1. Information on this Document 1.1. Validity This document is valid for the Battery-Box LV Flex Lite. 1.2. Target Group The instructions in this document may only be performed by qualified persons who must have the following skills: •...
1 Information on this Document Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage. 1.6. Symbols in the Document Sections describing activities to be performed by qualified persons only.
IP55, the battery system could be used for outdoor. The battery system must only be operated in connection with a compatible inverter. The list (BYD Battery-Box LV Flex Lite Configuration List) of these inverters could be found at www.bydbatterybox.com.
2 Safety Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 2.2.3. Battery Modules Handling and Storage Guide • The battery modules and its components should be protected from damage when transporting and handling. • Do not impact, pull, drag, or step on the battery modules.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the battery system. 2.2.6. Notice of Property Damage Damage to the battery system due to under voltages • If the battery system doesn't start at all, please contact BYD local after-sales service within 48 hours. Otherwise, the battery could be permanently damaged.
4. Battery System Overview 4.1. Battery System Description The Battery-Box LV Flex Lite used as a connected battery for the intermediate storage of excess PV energy in an inverter system. It works together with Battery-Box Premium LV BMU or Battery-Box Premium LV BMU - IP55 (BMU).
BMU is equipped with an Ethernet interface as a standard. When your battery system accesses to the Internet, it will join our Be Connect Monitoring, which is a platform for BYD to provide remote service to customers. It can diagnose your battery system, and update the firmware. It is highly recommended you to access your system to the Internet.
Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 4 Battery System Overview Keep the battery modules away from children. RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark), a brief guide to Electrical equipment approvals in Australia Do not short circuit. 4.4. LED Signals Flashing white and The battery system blue alternatively is initiating.
5 Installation Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 5. Installation 5.1. Requirements for Installation 5.1.1. Requirements for Installation Location a) A solid support surface must be available (e.g., concrete or masonry). b) The installation location must be inaccessible to children. The installation location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the battery system.
Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 5 Installation 5.1.3. Safety Gear Wear the following safety gear when dealing with the battery system. 5.1.4. Additionally Required Installation Material 5.2. Installation The LV Flex Lite modules could be installed without any rack or cabinet, or with a rack or cabinet.
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5 Installation Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD Procedure: Take the module out of the package. Install four adjustable leveling feet. Install the four alignment pins. Put another module on top of the previous module. Install the bonding strips to fix the modules together.
Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 5 Installation 5.2.2. Installed in a Rack or Cabinet Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of delivery): Rack or cabinet and related screws. Procedure: 1. Put the modules into the dedicated positions.
6 Electrical Connection Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 6. Electrical Connection 6.1. Overview of the Connection Area LED Button Communication Port Communication Port Power Cable Connection Point (P+) Power Cable Connection Point (P+) Grounding Point...
Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 6 Electrical Connection 6.2. Connection Diagram The connection to Ethernet cable is recommended, not compulsory. 6.3. Connecting the PE Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of delivery): PE with Terminal PE and Terminal Requirement a) Terminal, 5mm.
6 Electrical Connection Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 6.4. Data Cable Connection 6.4.1. Data Cable Connection between Inverter and BMU Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of delivery): One data cable Data cable requirements: The cable length and quality affect the quality of the signal. Observe the following cable requirements.
Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 6 Electrical Connection If the data cable has to be modified, please cut the cable, arrange the ware positions, and crimp the RJ45 connector with a network wire clamp. Plug RJ 45 connector to the “Inverter” port of BMU, and the other side to the corresponding port of the inverter.
6 Electrical Connection Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 6.4.4. Data Cable Connection between BMU and Router Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of delivery): One data cable Data cable requirements: The cable length and quality affect the quality of the signal. Observe the following cable requirements.
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Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 6 Electrical Connection 3. Lead the terminals of the DC cable there. 4. Tighten the bolts. (torque, 6±1 N·m) 5. Close the cover of cable terminals. 6. Seal the cover with plastic rivets.
7 Commissioning Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 7. Commissioning 7.1. Switch on the Battery System Requirements: The power cable connection between the battery system and the inverter is switched off. • The inverter must be correctly mounted. • All cables must be correctly connected.
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4. After the firmware downloaded, press the button “Check WIFI Settings” to connect the battery WIFI, which begins with “BYD-”, and the full name could be found at the BMU labels. 5. Choose “Yes” to configure the battery system. And then press the “Next”...
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7 Commissioning Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 7. Choose “LV Flex/LV Flex Lite”, and then choose the number that how many battery modules are connected in parallel. 8. Choose the Application and Phase options according to the actual application. 9. Check the summary of the configuration information, tick the sentence, and press the button “Next”.
Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 7 Commissioning 7.3. Switch on and Commission the Inverter Procedure: 1. Mount and connect the inverter according to the inverter manufacturer`s instruction. 2. Commission and configure the inverter according to the inverter manufacturer`s instruction. If the battery information could be read correctly, it means the connection between the battery system and the inverter is all right.
8 Operation Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 8. Operation 8.1. Switch on the Battery System To make sure the battery system can work well with the inverter, please follow the right procedure to start them. The procedure is: 1) turn on the switch between the inverter and battery if there is any;...
Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 8 Operation 8.2. Switch off the Battery System The procedure to switch off the battery system is: 1) switch off the inverter; 2) switch off the battery; 3) switch off the air switch between the battery and the inverter if there is any.
9 Decommissioning Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 9. Decommissioning Risk of injury due to weight of the battery module Injuries may result if the battery module is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or installed. • Transport and lift the battery module carefully. Take the weight of the battery module into account.
Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 10 Extension Extension The battery system could be extended at any time. Procedure: Shut off the inverter. Switch off the battery system. Switch off the breaker between the inverter and the battery system if there is any.
The battery system is not able to be turned on. Check the system has been constructed according to the Battery-Box Premium Compatible Inverter List. If the problem still cannot be solved, contact with BYD local after-sales service within 48 hours. Damage to the battery system due to under voltages •...
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Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 11 Troubleshooting LED light on battery Blue LED is flashing once DC cable connection incorrect Blue LED is flashing two times MOS faulty BIC (battery information collector) communication Blue LED is flashing three times failed...
≤ 3 months 25%≤SOC≤60% Above 50℃ Not allowed Damage to the battery system due to under voltages • If the battery system doesn't start at all, please contact BYD local after-sales service within 48 hours. Otherwise, the battery could be permanently damaged.
• Do not dispose of the battery system with your household waste. • Avoid exposing the batteries to high temperatures or direct sunlight. • Avoid exposing the batteries to high humidity or corrosive atmospheres. • For more information, please contact BYD.
Certification IEC62619 / CE / UN38.3 / IEC62040 Applications ON Grid / ON Grid + Backup / OFF Grid Compatible Inverters Refer to BYD Battery-Box LV Flex Lite Minimum C Nominal Capacity 100 Ah 100% Short Circuit Current 2500 A Max Output Power 5.4 kW...
Shenzhen BYD Electronic Co., LTD 15 Contact Information Contact Information BYD Global Service bboxservice@byd.com Social media link Telephone: +86 755 89888888-47175 https://www.facebook.com/BatteryBoxBYD/ Address:No.3009,BYD Road, https://twitter.com/BYD_BatteryBox Pingshan,Shenzhen,518118,P.R.China https://www.linkedin.com/company/byd-battery-box www.bydbatterybox.com Australia Alps Power Pty Ltd Europe EFT-Systems GmbH service@alpspower.com.au service@eft-systems.de Telephone: +61 2 8005 6688...
Appendix Data Cable Connection Instruction with Inverters VICTRON Connection with VICTRON Connection with SMA VICTRON SELECTRONIC STUDER Connection with SELECTRONIC SELECTRONIC Connection with STUDER STUDER SCHNEIDER Connection with SCHNEIDER 12 14...
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