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Residential Energy Storage User Manual AXE 5.0L Battery System...
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This document describes the installation, electrical connection, operation, commission, maintenance and troubleshooting of AXE 5.0L-C1 Battery System (hereafter simply put AXE 5.0L). Before installing and operating AXE 5.0L, ensure that you are familiar with product features, functions, and safety precautions provided in this document.
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Table of Contents 1 Product Overview ............................4 1.1 Intended Use ............................4 1.2 Appearance ............................4 1.2.1 Dimension ............................4 1.2.2 Introduction to the battery operation panel..................4 1.3 Working Principle and Function ......................5 2 Safety.................................
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd 1 Product Overview 1.1 Intended Use Each AXE 5.0L consists of 100Ah cells which form 51.2V voltage battery module and sixteen serial A single cluster can connect up to 10 batteries in parallel, and up to 8 connection (1P16S).
76%-100% 1.3 Working Principle and Function AXE 5.0L is an energy storage unit composed of electrochemical cells, switch button, battery management unit, power and signal terminals, and mechanical parts. It features better charge and discharge performance, more precise status monitor, longer cycle life, and less self-discharge loss than other batteries.
The PACK has been designed and tested in strict rules with international safety certification requirements. Read all safety instructions carefully before any work and obey the rules at all times when working on or with the PACK. Growatt shall not be liable for any consequence caused by the violation of the following: ...
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Remove all metal objects such as watches and rings that could cause a short-circuit before installation, replacement and maintenance. The Pack shall be repaired, replaced or maintained by skilled personal that has been recognized.
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Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Make sure the battery polarity well connected Do not expose to fire Operate as the Manual Figure 4: Nameplate Figure 5: Label...
If PACK is flooded or submerged, do not access it. Contact Wet Packs Growatt or distributor for technical assistance immediately. Damaged PACKS are dangerous and must be handled with Damaged special attention. They are no longer suitable for use and may PACKS cause danger to people.
Different types of batteries are not recommended to be mixed and used in parallel. For example, AXE 5.0L-C1 cannot be mixed with AXE 5.0L-P1. The battery system cannot be installed, dismantled, and maintained when it has been powered on.
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Fig 6: Installation environment requirements 4.2 Basic Installation Requirements Figure 7: Acceptable floor standing installation Do not turn the PACK upside down, and keep the ground level. 4.3 Installation Required Tools The following tools are required to install the PACK:...
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd 5mm Allen key Screw Driver Wrench Tap Measure Multimeter It is recommended to wear the following safety gear when dealing with the PACK. Safety Shoes Safety Goggle Insulated Glove 4.4 Check 4.4.1.1 Pre-installation Check Check the PACK package before open it. If any abnormity is Check the package detected, do not open the Package and contact your distributor.
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd 4.4.1.3 Check accessories Figure 9: Parts list Installation Method Compound Mode Single cluster installation A*M+B+C Floor installation into N columns A*M+B*N+C*N Note: "M" means the number of batteries, "N" means the number of clusters. 4.5 Installation 4.5.1 Floor Standing Installation...
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Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Figure 10:Multiple AXE 5.0L with base installation process Step 1: Check the ground, make sure that the ground is level, then place the base at the position where it needs to be installed, and keep the base level...
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Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Item Crystal head picture Serial no. Definition RS485_B RS 485_A GND_COM CAN_H CAN_L GND_COM WAKE- WAKE+ 4.5.2.2 Single cluster wiring Figure 11: Block diagram of a single cluster system Figure 12: Single cluster communication wiring...
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Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Figure 13: Power connection Note: 1) The battery is not allowed to be wired in the running state, and the RUN lights of the battery module should all be off before installation. Please install the communication line first, then plug the unused RJ45 port and USB port with a dust cover, and finally install the power line.
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Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Figure 14: Block diagram of multi-cluster system Figure 15: Multi-cluster communication wiring Note: Refer to Figure 13 for power line wiring. The power combiner box needs to be prepared by the user. Please install the communication line first, then plug the unused communication port and USB port with a dust cover, and finally install the power line.
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Figure 16: Remove the power cord Step 1: Remove the security screw Step 2: Press the buttons on both sides of the terminal at the same time, and then pull it out forcefully 5 Power on and off the Battery ...
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd three to five seconds. on normally, PACK is powered on Observe the LED successfully. indication on panel. 2. If RUN/ALM light turns red, there is a failure and should solve it before power on again.
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd 6.3 System Failure Information List and Troubleshooting Suggestions Error Indication Error description Error cause Suggested actions Single cell voltage There is over discharge risk. Discharge under below the threshold User should stop discharging and voltage protection...
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd circuit failure should stop using battery. User should contact installer to repair battery 7 Technical Specifications Functional parameters of AXE 5.0L Energy Storage System are as shown below: Items Specification Battery Module AXE 5.0L-C1 Nominal Capacity/Energy 100Ah/5.0kWh...
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Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd Appendix I LED indication Control Mechanism LED light definition SOC indication RUN/ALM Status Items RemAXE LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 0%-25% (t=1S) RUN/ALM light on 26%-50% (t=1S) Charge and one SOC lights 51%-75% (t=1S) flicker...
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Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd protection Charge and discharge RUN/ALM light (t=1S) low temperature alarm flicker green Charge and discharge RUN/ALM light low temperature (t=1S) flicker green protection Cell discharge RUN/ALM light (t=1S) undervoltage alarm flicker green Cell discharge RUN/ALM light...
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Shenzhen Growatt New Energy CO.,Ltd communication failure flicker red Parallel connection RUN/ALM light (t=1S) failure flicker red Type inconsistency of RUN/ALM light (t=1S) PACK flicker red Batteries failure RUN/ALM light protection stays red Voltage sampling RUN/ALM light Fault, personnel anomaly protection...
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