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UP2500 | Manual This manual introduces UP2500 from Pylontech. Please read this manual before you to install the battery and follow the instruction carefully during the installation process. Any confusion, please contact Pylontech immediately for advice and clarification.
UP2500 | Manual Safety Precautions Reminding 1) It is important and necessary to read the user manual carefully (in the accessories) before installing or using battery. Failure to do so or to follow any of the instructions or warnings in this document can result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death, or can damage battery, potentially rendering it inoperable 2) If the battery is stored for long time, it is required to charge them every six months, and the SOC should be no less than 90%...
UP2500 | Manual Before installation, be sure to cut off the grid power and make sure the battery is in the turned-off mode Wiring must be correct, do not mistake the positive and negative cables, and ensure no short circuit with the external device It is prohibited to connect the battery and AC power directly The embedded BMS in the battery is designed for 24VDC, please DO NOT connect battery in series...
UP2500 | Manual ➢ Flexible configuration, multiple battery modules can be in parallel for expanding capacity and power ➢ Adopted self-cooling mode rapidly reduced system entire noise; The module has less self-discharge, up to 6 months without charging it on shelf, no memory effect, excellent performance of shallow charge and discharge;...
UP2500 | Manual 2.3 Equipment Interface Instruction Power / SW Switch Power Switch: ON: the battery standby, no output. OFF: turn off the battery completely. SW Switch: Press 2s to turn on or turn off battery SOC light: 4 green LED to show the battery’s current capacity. Alarm Alarm light: YELLOW LED to show the battery has alarm, Combine with SOC LEDs to show which kind of alarm in detail.
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UP2500 | Manual Idle ● Only current SOC status LED slowly flash. Charge ● Only current SOC status LED solid. SOC≥99%, 0.1A≤ Current ≤0.5A Float ●●●● charge Highest SOC status LED solid, others flash per sec. 100-76●●●●→ 75-51%●●● Discharge Residual SOC LEDs flash per sec. →...
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UP2500 | Manual Console Console Terminal: (RJ11 port) for professional engineer to debug or service. L 0/1 / RS485 Link Port0/1 or RS485 Communication Terminal: (RJ45 port) follow Pylontech Low voltage RS485 protocol for UP2500, for communication between multiple parallel batteries and between master battery to host equipment.
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UP2500 | Manual Definition of RJ11 Port Pin RS232 Pin Power Terminals +/- Power cable terminals: there are two pair of terminals with same function, one connects to equipment, the other one paralleling to other battery module capacity expanding. For each single module, each terminal can achieve charging discharging function.
UP2500 | Manual 3.3 Tools The following tools are required to install the battery pack Wire cutter Crimping Modular Plier Screw Driver NOTE Use properly insulated tools to prevent accidental electric shock or short circuits. If insulated tools are not available, cover the entire exposed metal surfaces of the available tools, except their tips, with electrical tape.
UP2500 | Manual 4. Installation and operation 4.1 Package Items Unpacking and check the Packing List 1) For battery module package: Two power cables and one communication cable for each battery package: Grounding cable: 1000 Two long power cables (max. current capacity 120A) and one communication cable for each energy storage system:...
UP2500 | Manual 1) Option: For battery system connects to inverters: The cables are not included in the standard scope of delivery and must be ordered separately. Two long power cables (max. current capacity 120A) and one communication cable for each energy storage system: 2000 3000...
UP2500 | Manual CAUTION If the ambient temperature is out of the operating range, the battery pack stops operating to protect itself. The optimal temperature range for the battery pack to operate is 10°C to 40°C. Frequent exposure to harsh temperatures may deteriorate the performance and life of the battery pack.
UP2500 | Manual 4.4 Installation Put battery modules into the cabinet and connect the cables: (1) Put the battery into the cabinet, follow below picture; (2) Fix each module with the cabinet with 4 screws;...
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UP2500 | Manual (3) Connect the cables between battery modules, including grounding cables, follow below picture. (4) Connect the cables to inverter.
UP2500 | Manual The power cables’ current capacity is 120Amps(peak). If the battery system is supposed to configure with an inverter/charger ≥100Amps/2.5kW, must configure multiple pairs of external power cables following the inverter/charger size. Power Cable connection: For 1 pair of external power cable, connect as A + D or B + C, do not connect as A+B or C+D to avoid unbalancing current transmitted.
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UP2500 | Manual (4) Press the Start Button (SW) of master battery to power on, all the battery LED light will be on after master battery starts. If all the battery LED lights on, and then off, which means the battery system is good and working.
UP2500 | Manual 5. Trouble Shooting Steps Please check the ‘LED Indicators Instructions’ table for the detailed faulty definition before any trouble-shooting steps. 5.1 Problem determination 1) Whether the battery can be turned on or not; 2) If battery is turned on, check the red and yellow light is off, flashing or lighting, follow the ‘LED Indicators Instructions’;...
UP2500 | Manual Excluding the four points above, if the faulty is still cannot be located, record the failure description and LEDs status, turn off power switch of the battery and contact the distributor. 6. Emergency Situations 1) Leaking Batteries If the battery pack leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas.
UP2500 | Manual 4) Damaged Batteries Damaged batteries are dangerous and must be handled with the utmost care. They are not fit for use and may pose a danger to people or property. If the battery pack seems to be damaged, pack it in its original container, and then return it to Pylontech or an authorized dealer.
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