1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Spectronik Manuals
  4. Industrial Equipment
  5. PROTIUM-1500
  6. User manual

Spectronik PROTIUM-1500 User Manual

Fuel cell system
Hide thumbs Also See for PROTIUM-1500:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
PROTIUM-1500
FUEL CELL SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
VERSION 2.2 DECEMBER 2021

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the PROTIUM-1500 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Spectronik PROTIUM-1500

Summary of Contents for Spectronik PROTIUM-1500

  • Page 1 PROTIUM-1500 FUEL CELL SYSTEM USER GUIDE VERSION 2.2 DECEMBER 2021...

  • Page 2: Safety, Handling & Support

    Do not use PROTIUM-1500 in any other way than the one recommended in this manual. Spectronik reserves the right to change system specifications, appearance or discontinue the product at any time.
  • Page 3 OVERVIEW 1.1 PROTIUM-1500 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1.1.1 Front view of PROTIUM-1500 CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 4 Figure 1.1.2 Left and Right views of PROTIUM-1500 ITEM DESCRIPTION Programming port gas outlet connector Fuel cell electronic controller Cooling fan x2 Radio telemetry transmitter User mounting plate (Left) Oxidant flow manifold Load power connector (XT-90 female) Oxidant blower x2...
  • Page 5 1.2 MECHANICAL DIMENSION CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 6 All dimensions in mm 391.80 40.00 351.80 395.50 283.20 164.50 100.50 CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 7 Cathode channels, obstructing the oxidant flow and causing potential performance drop and cell damage. Mount PROTIUM-1500 in the recommended configuration above. For optimal oxidant and cooling airflows, it is also recommended that there is at least 15cm unobstructed clearance in front of the protective mask and oxidant blower inlet, and 30cm unobstructed clearance behind the cooling fans’...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PROTIUM-1500 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fuel Cell PROTIUM-1500 Type No. of cells Architecture Closed cathode Coolant Air cooled Rated/gross power 1500/1800W Rated/gross current 55.5/66.6A Voltage output 27-41VDC Start-up time Operating ambient temperature [-10,45] Operating altitude without power derating 1500m AGL...
  • Page 9 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 Current (A) Figure 2.2.1 Nominal polarization curve for a fully conditioned PROTIUM-1500 at its Beginning-of-Life (BOL). TEST CONDITIONS • Ambient temperature: 24 • Relative humidity: 60% • H supply pressure: 10psig • Dead-ended operation •...

  • Page 10: Electronic Controller

    • Status LED & Buzzer • Oxidant System • Valves • Sensors Electronic BOP Switch 1/0 • Communications Controller Communication PROTIUM-1500 • USB or fuel cell stack • Radio telemetry transmitter Fuel cell power IN Fuel cell power OUT 27-41V...

  • Page 11: Operating Procedures

    ON/OFF switch at your load and ensure that it is turned OFF at this time. 6. Turn on your PC and connect the wireless radio modem receiver to a USB port. Download the Spectronik Data Acquisition (DAQ) GUI PC application from the Protium-1500 product webpage. Install the app and follow the instructions in its user guide.
  • Page 12 1500W. If hybrid battery is connected at the load, PROTIUM-1500 will provide up to its maximum rated output and the rest is augmented by the battery. The total power available depends on the capacity of the battery.
  • Page 13 ON/OFF push button for more than 2s. The message “Shutdown Initiated” will appear in the GUI and PROTIUM-1500 will enter its “Shutdown Phase”. The system is now OFF. LED will blink at 60% on standby awaiting the next start-up command.
  • Page 14 “start” and “end” command via the GUI. 4.2 SYSTEM WARNING & PROTECTIONS PROTIUM-1500 has several in-built protections. The LED will flash and error message will appear in the GUI. Follow the basic troubleshooting guide below. Most errors should be rectified once the suggested corrective action has been done and the system restarted.
  • Page 15 "Error: Low Voltage" sufficient hydrogen supply and correct delivery pressure. Restart after 1 min. ◉ Emergency Shutdown = "Abnormal Shutdown" would be activated with purchase of optional Spectronik accessories (gas tank and pressure regulator) CHAPTER 4 | SYSTEM MONITORING & PROTECTIONS...
  • Page 16 Please check for abnormalities. ◉ Emergency Shutdown = "Abnormal Shutdown" would be activated ● LED flashing at 80% to alert warning in the running with purchase of optional Spectronik accessories (gas tank and pressure regulator) CHAPTER 4 | SYSTEM MONITORING & PROTECTIONS...

  • Page 17: Other Messages

    4.2 SYSTEM WARNING & PROTECTIONS (Cont.) Other messages: Message Meaning Fan PWM auto Cooling fans control is in auto mode Blower auto Oxidant blower control is in auto mode Mileage Cumulative Watt-Hour of the system Shutdown initiated Entering “Normal Shutdown Phase” Abnormal Shutdown initiated Entering “Abnormal Shutdown Phase”...

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Storage

    When not in use, Spectronik recommends that PROTIUM-1500 is reconditioned at least once a month. 1. Set up PROTIUM-1500 as per instructions in Section 3, using a DC electronic load in lieu of your regular load. 2. After the system enters “Running Phase”, set constant voltage (CV) load of 27V and run the system for 1h.

Table of Contents