POMCube iCAN NetZero Plus Series User Manual

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NetZero Plus
User Manual (Outdoor Version)
Published in Sep 2022

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  • Page 1 ® iCAN NetZero Plus User Manual (Outdoor Version) Published in Sep 2022...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ......................1 Legal Compliance .................... 2 Disposal and Recycling ................2 FCC Statement ................... 2 Safety Instructions ................... 3 Warning Label.................... 3 General Information .................. 4 Installation Conditions ................5 Cleaning and Maintenance ............... 7 Emergency Situations ................8 About iCAN NetZero Plus ................
  • Page 4 Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability ........57 Legal Rights ....................57 Service ..................... 58...
  • Page 5: Preface

    Lithium Iron Battery System (Model No.: PBT-LI40052S2-WP) *1 All specifications and descriptions contained in this document are verified to be accurate at the time of printing. However, POMCube reserves the right to change products information and specifications without notice. Products and specifications discussed herein are for reference purposes only.
  • Page 6: Legal Compliance

    Purchasing this product indicates that you have acknowledged it and accepted it. Please visit www.pomcube.com for the latest updates. Legal Compliance Disposal and Recycling This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Please pay attention to the warning labels and follow the instruction mentioned. POMCube disclaims all liability for any accidents or damage caused by using the product in ways that are not described in this User Manual or by using non- genuine parts or accessories.
  • Page 8: General Information

    DANGER: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock, fire, or explosion from vented gases. Observe proper precautions. DANGER: iCAN NetZero Plus must be installed by only POMCube authorized persons who have been trained in working with high voltage electricity.
  • Page 9: Installation Conditions

    DANGER: Do not insert foreign objects into any part of iCAN NetZero Plus. Always use genuine parts and accessories, purchased directly from POMCube or a POMCube-certified party. Using parts and accessories other than the provided one may cause short circuits or overheating, and result in electric shock or fire.
  • Page 10 (1) month, or permit the electrical feed on the iCAN NetZero Plus to be severed for more than one (1) month, without placing iCAN NetZero Plus into a storage condition in accordance with POMCube’s storage specifications. CAUTION: Ensure that no water sources are above or near iCAN NetZero Plus, including downspouts, sprinklers, or faucets.
  • Page 11: Cleaning And Maintenance

    The foundation of the installation site shall be horizontal. Reserve enough space for maintenance and pay attention to the maintenance space requirement for each side. 50cm 50cm (19.7inch) (19.7inch) Maintenance Space Ensure enough clearance around the unit is available per local and national electric code.
  • Page 12: Emergency Situations

    DANGER: Do not damage any of the cable. Do not place it near any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, or wrap it into a bundle. DANGER: Batteries in iCAN NetZero Plus are replaceable. Contact POMCube or an authorized dealer for any repairs or replacements.
  • Page 13 If the battery pack seems to be damaged, pack it in its original container, and then return it immediately to POMCube or an authorized dealer. Fire DANGER: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE WATER! Only dry powder fire extinguisher can be used; call 911 or other emergency services, immediately.
  • Page 14: About Ican Netzero Plus

    About iCAN NetZero Plus Overview iCAN NetZero Plus is an intelligent energy storage system to power your home including heavy loads, 24/7 in emergencies like blackouts, relieve you from heavy electricity bills, and even help you to be energy self-sufficient. You may monitor your energy generation and consumption with the mobile APP anytime and anywhere.
  • Page 15: Parts And Features

    Partial backup power (basically critical loads) and generator with solar panels for grid-tied homes. Utility Meter Main Panel iCAN NetZero Plus Sub Panel Critical Load Generator … PV Array Generator with Solar Panels for Off-Grid homes. Generator iCAN NetZero Plus Main Panel Whole Home Load PV Array...
  • Page 16 Wiring Box Network Indicator Run Indicator Status Indicator Power Indicator Sealed Caps...
  • Page 17 PV Switch ON/Off Button Wi-Fi Antenna Switch Grid Switch 4G Main Antenna GPS Antenna 4G DIV Antenna Reset Button Wiring Box Universal PCS Parts and Features Parts & Features Notes PV Switch Connect/Disconnect the PV input Grid Switch Connect/Disconnect the grid output On/Off Button Power on/off the system Reset Button...
  • Page 18 communication fault Blinking Green: System is turned off by energy management unit Solid Green: System running normally Solid Green: Inverter/PV charging unit running normally Solid Red: Inverter unit fault Solid Yellow: PV charging unit fault, or system into over- Run Indicator temperature protection Blinking Yellow: Inverter/PV charging unit alarming Blinking Green: Inverter unit/PV charging unit updating...
  • Page 19 Reset Button BCMS Module Status Indicator Start Button Power Switch BCMS Module Front View Battery Module Status Indicator Battery Module Front View...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Battery System Parts and Features Parts & Features Notes BCMS Module Battery management system Reset Button Reset BCMS Battery Module Wiring Box Enclosure Door Open it to check battery indicator lights. Power Switch Connect/Disconnect the battery output Start Button Manually start battery system Indicate real time battery capacity: Each light SOC Indicator represents 25% capacity.
  • Page 21 CEC Weight 96.2% 96.4% 96.4% 96.5% Efficiency Rated Power 7.5 kW 10 kW 11 kW 12.5 kW Max. Output Current (@ 32 A 42 A 45.8 A 52 A 240V) Rated Voltage 120 / 240 Vac Split Phase Rated 60 Hz Frequency Adjustable 0.8 Leading ~ 0.8 Lagging...
  • Page 22 Rated 60 Hz Frequency 32 A 42 A 45.8 A 52 A Rated Current 100 A Pass Through/Bypass Max. Output 87.5A Overcurrent 170 A Pass Through/Bypass Protection Max Output Fault 250 A Peak@49.8μs Current and Duration Max. Power of 2 * 8.5 kWp Voltage Range 175 Vdc ~ 450 Vd MPPT Voltage...
  • Page 23 DC Reverse Polarity Protection Over Temperature Protection Over Current Protection DC surge Protection AC Surge Protection Leakage-Current Protection Insulation Monitoring Ground-Fault Isolation Detection Dimensions 25.6 in*24.4 in*9.5 in (W * H * D) (650 mm*620 mm*241.5 mm) Weight 98 lbs (44.5 kg) Communication Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G, RS485, CAN Interface...
  • Page 24 Passive cooling through aluminum Cooling heatsinks, external weatherproof fan to improve performance Protection NEMA 4X (IP65) Rating ≤9842 ft (3000 m) Altitude Noise Emission < 55 dB(A) FCC Part 15 Class B Grid Connection Standards IEEE 1547A, Rule 21 Standards Compliance UL9540, UL1741, UL1741SA, UL1998, CSA Safety...
  • Page 25 Short Circuit Dimensions 25.6 in * 61 in * 12.2 in (W * H * D) (650 mm * 1550 mm * 310 mm) System Weight 500.4 lbs(227 kg) Battery Module 47.4 lbs (21.5 kg) Weight BCMS Module 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg) Weight Cabinet Weight 120.4 lbs(54.6 kg)
  • Page 26: Voltage & Frequency Ride-Through

    Voltage & Frequency Ride-Through Universal PCS has voltage and frequency limits for utility interaction according to the following ranges per IEEE 1547a-2014. Default settings Clearing time: configurable up to and Voltage range (% of Clearing time (sec) including (sec) base voltage) V <...
  • Page 27: Installation

    Installation Tools and Safety Gear NOTE: Proper tools and safety gears are recommended for installation. Items Specification Notes Rotary hammer drill Drill φ 3/8in Drilling on the ground or concrete and φ 1/2in wall. Hex screwdriver 5/32in or Dismantle the lower cover of the device for wiring.
  • Page 28: Mounting

    Mounting NOTE: Please refer to Section 3.3 Installation Conditions before installation. Open the right door with a Hex screwdriver. Take out the accessories kit from the cabinet.
  • Page 29 Assemble the bracket using M5 nuts. (Follow instructions in Section 5.2.(11) if Universal PCS and battery cabinet are to be separately installed.) Assemble the bracket Attach the bracket to the back side of the battery system with M8x16 machine screws (Torque: 5 N· m).
  • Page 30 (OPTIONAL, ONLY Required in some areas per Local Code.) Drill a 1/2in (14mm) hole (depth: 2in) and embed the anchor expansion bolts. Please use the attached cardboard for positioning and drilling, pay attention to the space for Bracket between the device and the wall. Fix the cabinet to the ground.
  • Page 31 Install the bracket and battery system on the wall with 16in M6x50 tapping screws. 12in NOTE: If you are installing it on a concrete wall, properly drill into the wall with M6x50 tapping screws and plastic anchors. CAUTION: Dust collection is required during drilling. CAUTION: Make sure the cabinet is firmly on the floor.
  • Page 32 Fasten Universal PCS and the battery cabinet with the Conduit Nipple Kit as listed below. Fasten the inverter and the bracket with M5x12 machine screws. (Torque: 3 N· m).
  • Page 33 If Universal PCS hybrid inverter is installed separately from battery system, (10) use the bracket for Universal PCS: Install the bracket on the wall with M6x50 tapping screws, hang Universal PCS on the bracket, and fasten it with M5x12 screws. NOTE: If you are installing it on a concrete wall, drill properly into the wall and attach with M6x50 tapping screws and plastic anchors.
  • Page 34 CAUTION : Make sure the cabinet is firmly on the floor. The wall bracket is only designed to keep the battery system from tipping forward, not supporting the weight of the battery. 16in 12in Installation requirements of battery bracket Fastening with self-tapping screws...
  • Page 35: Internal Wiring

    Internal Wiring Remove the screws from the access panel located at the top of the battery cabinet. Remove the cover plate for wiring. Connect battery system to Universal PCS with the ground wire. (Torque: 3 N· m).
  • Page 36 Connect power, 12Vdc and communication cables from battery system to Universal PCS, correspondingly. BAT- BAT+ Internal wiring of battery system Power cable wiring...
  • Page 37: Battery System Installation

    Communication and DC12V cable wiring Battery System Installation Open the right door with a hex screwdriver.
  • Page 38 Gently plug in the battery modules from the bottom up. Fasten the modules on both sides using M4x8 screws (Torque: 1.2 N· m). CAUTION: Mark number 1~8 on labels of each battery module before installation. and plug them into the cabinet from the top down in numerical order.
  • Page 39: External Wiring

    Connect the external cables as the single line diagram examples shown. NOTE: Universal PCS is built in with RSD transmitter. Please contact POMCube for supported sizes of RSD receivers. If the RSD initiation device needs to be installed separately according to local code, please choose one of the options according to the diagram.
  • Page 40 100A 120/240V split-phase...
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  • Page 44 RSD Option 2 NOTE: If smaller-size wires and breakers are to be used for AC connection, grid output current can be configured via the APP. Please contact POMCube to confirm your configurations. Connect iCAN NetZero Plus to ground (Torque: 3 N· m). Ensure installation is...
  • Page 45 Connect iCAN NetZero Plus to grid. DANGER: Generators shall NOT be connected through the grid interface; or energy might be sent back through this interface. This might also result in the malfunction of the generator; and harm the inverter as well as the...
  • Page 46 generator itself. Connect iCAN NetZero Plus to a generator or manageable load. NOTE: Generator port can be connected to a generator or load . Please set the mode and parameters through the app. NetZero Plus can control the generator or load according to the settings. DANGER: The mode setting must match the actual installation, do not change the setting arbitrarily, otherwise the device may be damaged.
  • Page 47 Connect iCAN NetZero Plus to load. DANGER: Load-N must be connected to the neutral bar of the load center, otherwise the 120V appliances will be damaged. Connect iCAN NetZero Plus to photovoltaic array.
  • Page 48 CAUTION: Neither positive nor negative polarities of PV arrays shall be connected to ground, otherwise the device may be damaged. CAUTION: All metal components that are non-current-carrying, including brackets, combiner boxes, distribution boxes, shall be connected to ground. Connect iCAN NetZero Plus to external AFCI. Connect the communication cable to RS232 port and 12Vdc power cable to DC 12V port.
  • Page 49: Accessories Installation

    Accessories Installation Install the antennas to relevant interfaces as specified below. Insert the 4G LTE SIM card (Optional).
  • Page 50: Safety Check

    Put all the covers back on the unit and screw tightly (Torque: 1.2 N· m). Safety Check DANGER: Check thoroughly, all operations in the installation, ensuring the system is installed correctly. Pay special attention that DC and AC voltages are in the specified ranges of iCAN NetZero Plus. Items Notes PV connection...
  • Page 51: Basic Operations

    Grid connection External breaker is installed. The appropriate breaker is installed as specified. The breaker is turned OFF. N, L2, L1 are wired correctly. Voltage is within the allowed range. Generator connection External breaker is installed. The appropriate breaker is installed as specified. The breaker is turned OFF.
  • Page 52 blinking green until it turns to solid white. If it’s already Internet connected, the indicator will turn to solid green. Status indicator shall be solid green. Load indicator shall be solid green and all appliances connected to Load shall be live. CAUTION: If the Load indicator is not solid green, please stop the operation, otherwise the device may be damaged.
  • Page 53: Shut Down System

    NOTE: Refer to the indicator description label on the device to know the real- time status of iCAN NetZero Plus. Shut Down System DANGER: Strictly follow the procedure to shut down the system. DANGER: Shut down the device and switch off all the external switches from the home electrical panel for maintenance or extended period of non-use.
  • Page 54: Network Connection

    Apple App Store Google Play Add New Devices Start the app and click the add device button, then scan the device QR code or input the device code to add your devices. You can find the QR code and the device code on the label pasted on the device.
  • Page 55 instructed, accordingly. If APP fails to connect to the device, check the status of each indicator and possible reasons and solutions as follows: The Network Indicator on Universal PCS is always solid red. The energy management unit Reboot the Universal PCS. If it is not may be crashed or damaged.
  • Page 56 The generator may not work Check the generator. properly. Remote control cable is Check and reconnect the cable. disconnected. The Status Indicator on BCMS module/battery system is solid red and the Status Indicator on at least one battery module is solid red. The battery system is in the Charge the battery, or reboot the battery most critical level protection...
  • Page 57 Failure in CAN communication. Reconnect communication cable between BCMS and battery module, then reboot the system. The Status Indicator on BCMS module/battery system/battery module is (11) solid yellow while SOC is 0%. Low battery Charge the battery. The Run Indicator on Universal PCS is solid red. (12) Inverter unit fault, including Check if the load is abnormal.
  • Page 58 Communication fault between Reboot Universal PCS. If it does not energy management unit and recover, shut it down and contact us. inverter unit/PV unit The Status Indicator on Universal PCS is solid red. (16) Energy management unit Reboot Universal PCS. If it does not internal communication fault recover, shut it down and contact us.
  • Page 59: Warranty And Service

    Remedies If your iCAN NetZero Plus fails to comply with the above Limited Warranty, POMCube will, in its sole discretion, either repair your iCAN NetZero Plus (using new or refurbished parts), replace your iCAN NetZero Plus with an equivalent product (new or refurbished), or refund you the market price of an equivalent product at the time of the warranty claim.
  • Page 60: Warranty Exclusions

     Abuse, misuse, or negligence;  Accidents or force majeure events, including but not limited to lightning, flood, earthquake, fire, or other events outside the reasonable control of POMCube;  Storage, installation, commissioning, modification, or repair of your iCAN NetZero Plus, or opening of the external casing of your iCAN NetZero Plus, or failure to follow the proper installation process as outlined in the manual;...
  • Page 61 In no event shall POMCube or any of its affiliates be liable in contract, tort or otherwise for any loss, claim or...
  • Page 62 Service If you have any questions, please contact us at service@pomcube.com. If it becomes necessary to return the device for repair, contact your local distributor for more information.
  • Page 63 POMCube Inc. © 2021 POMCube Inc. All rights reserved. For more information, please visit www.pomcube.com Tag #POMCube to be featured on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram...

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