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Siqens Ecoport 800 Quick Manual

Siqens Ecoport 800 Quick Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick Guide SIQENS Ecoport...
  • Page 3 Quick Guide for First Installation The quick guide only describes the initial installation of the SIQENS Ecoport using the operating panel. A service technician needs to install the Ecoport first. This quick guide does not replace the operating manual, which is part of the delivery.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Quick Guide Safety information Symbols and notices Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will DANGER result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in WARNING death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury.
  • Page 5 Do not inhale exhaust air directly or permanently, but vent it to the outside. Do not smoke when handling the SIQENS fuel cell or the QE Charge methanol cartridges. Keep away from any heat and ignition sources.
  • Page 6 The Ecoport must be operated, stored, and transported in a horizontal position. The SIQENS fuel cell is not waterproof! Make sure that the device is installed in a water protected surrounding. Do not operate and store SIQENS fuel cell and SIQENS QE Charge methanol cartridges at temperatures above 50°C.
  • Page 7 SIQENS Ecoport Operate the SIQENS fuel cell in compliance with the installation instructions and an exhaust system with NOTICE connection to the outside. Safety instructions for handling methanol Highly flammable liquid and vapor. (H225) Toxic if DANGER swallowed, contact with skin or inhalation. (H301 + H311 + H331) Causes damage to organs.
  • Page 8 CONTAMINED METHANOL CAUTION The original QE Charge methanol cartridges contain methanol that has been approved by SIQENS for usage with the Ecoport. Contamination or impurities in the methanol may cause irreversible damage to the unit and void the warranty or guarantee.
  • Page 9 SIQENS Ecoport Safety instructions for handling batteries In case of emergencies, work on electrical systems and batteries NOTICE should only be conducted if there is another person present. The following points must be observed in addition to the instructions of the battery manufacturer.
  • Page 10 Quick Guide Only use cycle-resistant, deep-discharge capable batteries, no WARNING starter batteries. Never charge frozen batteries. Avoid short-circuits. Ensure good ventilation of the battery to dissipate any gases. Carefully lay the battery connection cable and check for improper heating under load. Periodically check the battery in the area of vibrating components for chafing and insulation problems.
  • Page 11 SIQENS Ecoport Notes...
  • Page 12 Quick Guide Connections at the Ecoport...
  • Page 13 SIQENS Ecoport Connectors at Ecoport Air inlet Methanol supply hose (1.5 m) with dispensing head Air outlet Valve for service fluid Ventilation valve for service fluid Connection to Control Panel (Ethernet RJ-45) Signal plug for control via external switch Battery plug with voltage measurement (Anderson Power SBE 80)
  • Page 14 Quick Guide Dimensions Technical drawings, STEP files and further installation documents are available under the following link www.siqens.de/en/docs...
  • Page 15 SIQENS Ecoport SIQENS Ecoport 800 SIQENS Ecoport 1500...
  • Page 16 Quick Guide Delivery ▪ Ecoport 800 / Ecoport 1500 with methanol supply line (1.5 m) ▪ Control Panel ▪ Operating manual, Quickstart-Guide, Safety data sheet & barrel wrench ▪ Data cable kit with LTE antennas to connect the control panel ▪...
  • Page 17: Operation

    Check that the inlet and outlet is firmly fitted ■ Covers and blockages must be removed. Ensure that the exhaust air outlet and the supply air inlet are free of clogging. Please refer to the operating manual for further information or NOTICE contact the SIQENS support.
  • Page 18 Quick Guide Connect the methanol cartridge Connect the QE Charge methanol cartridge or the external tank to the methanol supply line (1.5 m) of the Ecoport. Use the enclosed barrel wrench to open and close the cartridge. For a detailed description, please refer to the operating manual 4.3. Connecting the methanol supply.
  • Page 19: Connect The Battery

    SIQENS Ecoport Connect the battery Insert the battery cable into the battery plug of the Ecoport. The red contact of the battery cable must be connected to the positive pole (+) of the battery. The black contact of the battery cable must be connected to the negative pole (-) of the battery.
  • Page 20 Quick Guide Connect the control panel Use the data cable (Ethernet RJ-45) included in the accessories to connect the Ecoport to the control panel. As soon as the Ecoport is connected to a battery, the control panel automatically establishes a connection. This requires no further input...
  • Page 21: Initial Start

    SIQENS Ecoport Initial start At the first start, the Ecoport is in manual mode. Perform the following settings to select the desired operating mode. Further information on how to use the control panel can be found in the operating manual.
  • Page 22 Quick Guide Automatic operation via the battery voltage In battery voltage operation, the Ecoport starts automatically as soon as the battery reaches a preset voltage threshold. Select “Battery voltage” in the “Startup” menu.
  • Page 23 Next, set the switch-on voltage. Confirm your selection by clicking "Apply". Do not select the start voltage threshold too low. Approx. NOTICE 200 Wh for the Ecoport 800 and 240 Wh for the Ecoport 1500 are required from the battery for the startup.
  • Page 24 Quick Guide Set upper voltage threshold (stop) Then select the upper voltage threshold under "Settings" in the "Battery" menu item. Once the battery reaches this voltage, the Ecoport will stop charging. Recommended values for the upper voltage threshold of various battery types are already specified in the control panel.
  • Page 25 SIQENS Ecoport Set tank level Select the "Refill" option in the "Tank" menu. You can choose between preselected container sizes or specify the refill by volume individually.
  • Page 26 Quick Guide First start of the Ecoport Carry out the first start of the Ecoport by clicking the button "Start manually". The heating phase starts automatically. After approx. 30 minutes, the Ecoport starts charging the battery. You can interrupt this process at any time.
  • Page 27 SIQENS Ecoport Power generation The "Home" screen indicating the operating status is displayed automatically after the heating phase. The charging process (charging cycle) begins.
  • Page 28 Quick Guide Symbols Control Panel Notifications Home Home Operating status System error Information Information Error messages New error message Power Current output Settings Language, Sleep mode, … Tank Tank Fill level > 50% Fill level > 25% Tank Fill level < 25% Battery Battery Voltage >...
  • Page 29 SIQENS Ecoport Notes...
  • Page 30 SIQENS GmbH Landsberger Straße 318 d 80687 Munich +49 (0)89 452 44 63-0 info@siqens.de www.siqens.de March 2022 © 2022 Siqens GmbH. All rights reserved...

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