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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Powermate A5/A3 ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM 202201 Ver:1.0...
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Copyright Statement Please keep the manual properly and operate in strict accordance with all safety and operating instructions in this manual. Please do not operate the system before reading through the manual.Contact the nearest hazardous waste disposal station when the products or components are discarded.
User Manual User Manual PV Inverter Grid Meter Grid Introduction 1.1 System Introduction A5 (incl.10.2 and P5)/A3 (incl. PACK5.1 and P3) can be applied in DC-coupled systems (mostly new installation), AC-coupled systems (mostly retrofit) and Hybrid- coupled systems (mostly retrofit, and PV capacity-increase), as the following schemes show: Normal Loads Configuration...
User Manual User Manual 1.2 Operation Modes: • PEAK SHIFT: This mode is designed for time-use mode customer. The customer is able to set up the charging/discharging time & power via inverter screen or APP. There are three basic modes that end users can choose via inverter screen/APP. •...
User Manual User Manual 1.3.7 Operation After Power Failure This sign indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury! The battery system is part of the energy storage system which stores life-threatening high voltage even when the DC side is switched off.
User Manual User Manual 1.5 General Precautions A certified ABC fire extinguisher with minimum capacity of 2kg must be carried along when transporting. It is totally prohibited to smoke in the vehicle as well as close to the vehicle when DANGER loading and unloading.
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User Manual User Manual (includ three pieces PACK5.1) PACK5.1 PACK15.3 12xφ8*60 3x Mounting Panel 2xM5*12 4xM6 Gasket 6x M5*12 4xφ8*60 4xPower Cable 1x Mounting Panel 1x Battery Communication Cable 12xM6 Gasket (2 black, 2 red) PACK10.2 (includ two pieces PACK5.1) PACK20.4 (includ four pieces PACK5.1) 8xφ8*60...
User Manual User Manual 1.7 System Appearance 1.7.1 Cable Box Part Figure 5 Inverter without Cable Box Covers– Front View Figure 4 Powermate-A5/A3 Delivery Scope Object Descripition Hybrid Inverter P5/P3 EMS Display Screen Figure 6 Cable Box Part without Covers – Front View Cable Box (connected to Inverter) Object Descripition...
User Manual User Manual Installation This Manual introduces the basic steps to install and set up . NOTE: Please be cautious unpacking the battery, otherwise components could be damaged. 2.1 Installation Site and Environment 2.1.1 General This A A energy storage system is outdoor version and can be installed in an outdoor 5/ 3 location.
User Manual User Manual 2.2 Installation A A A installed in any corridor, hallway, lobby or the like and leading to an emergency 5/ 3 exit shall ensure sufficient clearance for safe egress of at least 1 meter. Step 1 Remove the battery and inverter from the packaging box.
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User Manual User Manual 2.2.2 Inverter Installation NOTE: Step 6 Inverter Installation. The type B RCD must be installed on the backup port of the system.In additon, the installation of inverter must fulfill AS/NZS 3000,AS/NZS 4777.1 and AS/NZS 5033. the internal N line of converter is connected to grid neutral via internal relays, when in stand-alone mode.
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User Manual User Manual Step 8 Please make AC cables on site. d. Insert the crimped conductors L, N and PE into the corresponding terminals and tighten the screw with a hex key wrench screwdriver(size:2.5, 1.2~2.0 N.m). Ensure that all conductors Step 8-1 Please follow the AC cable requirements below.
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User Manual User Manual Step 8-2 (8) Use tool to clamp the AC wiring terminal and wire rod; screw the nut, but do not Connect the Backup and Grid cables in advance according to the connector tighten it. Make sure that the cable is free to pass through the waterproof components. mode, and connect them to the Backup and Grid board connectors in turn.
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User Manual User Manual Step10 Step12 Connect the BAT communication cable of the cable box from Step 13 to the Close the battery covers and connect the PV-MC4 connectors to the system (connection on both sides). Also, connect all AC cables, the meter communications topmost battery at the right side.
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User Manual User Manual Step14 Open the front cover of the last battery and remove the DIP cover. Now set NOTE: the DIP switch 2 to "on" mode and close the cover again. The DIP setting is only changed on the last battery. If you connect more than 2 battery modules to the system, please only install the additional batteries 3~4 on the side of the system.
User Manual User Manual Description Description The electricity meter should be mounted and connected at the grid transition point DRM 1/5 DRM 4/8 (feed-in point) so that it can measure the grid reference and feed-in power. DRM 2/6 RefGen DRM 3/7 Com/DRMO 1.
User Manual User Manual System Operation Normal Load BACKUP Load 3.1 Switch On 5kW Hybrid Inverter Back up When turning on the system, it is very important to follow the steps below to prevent Switch damage to the system. Grid Grid Meter Grid Switch WARNING: Please check the installation again before turning on the system.
User Manual User Manual 3.3.3 Fire 3.2 Switch Off If a fire breaks out in the place where the battery pack is installed, perform the following Step 1: Press the power button on all the batteries, till the lights turn off. countermeasures: Step 2: Open cable box outer shell, open the battery switch cover and turn off...
User Manual User Manual 4.2. Display and Setting Object Description Name 4.2.1 PV1 input display interface Grid connection Interface Off-grid Indicator LED PV1 INPUT PV1 input real-time voltage Red: The inverter is in fault. VOLT: 33.8V PV1 input real-time current Return Button: Escape from current CURR: 0.00A...
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User Manual User Manual 4.2.5 att ry Prmet r 4.2.9 Load Interface Interface BACKUP BATTERY PRMETER Emergency load (BACKUP) voltage Battery type:(lead acid, lithium battery) VOLT: 0.00V TYPE: LEAD-ACID Emergency load (BACKUP) current Battery temperature CURR: 0.00A TEMP: 0.0℃ Percentage of battery surplus capacity SOC: 4.2.10 Power Interface...
User Manual User Manual 4.2.13 Status information Description Interface Description Interface -USER- Press ESC on the Main Display Interface to enter →1 :SETUP the user interface. System information:Power-up mode, standby 2:INQUIRE See chapter 8.2 for more setting details. mode, hybrid grid-connection, off-grid operation, 3:STATISTIC STATE mains charging mode, PV charging mode, bypass...
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User Manual User Manual 4.3.1 System setting Time setup Description Interface Description Interface This interface is used to access system --SYS SETTING-- CHA STAR1: 00:00 This interface is used to set the time-1 of peak load information. →1:WORK MODE shifting. CHA REND1: 00:00 Press UP/DOWN button to move corresponding...
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User Manual User Manual ④ DRM enable ⑧ CEI SPI CTRL Description Interface Interface Description CEI SPI CTRL:(1. Disable 2. Enable) --DRM ENABLE-- CEI SPI CTRL When the DRM signal is enabled, this is used as a It is enabled when BACKUP load needs power. local signal.
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Select the other selections enter button to enter the 6:BluE–LEP → . 2 METER select "ammeter" option, and when connecting CT, restart interface. 7:CYG-LEP select "CT" option Other Li battery parameter Description Interface This interface is used to select other Li battery parameter.
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User Manual User Manual Lead-acid battery parameter ⑤ Charge Power Description Interface Description Interface This interface is used to select other Li battery Press UP/DOWN button to increase or decrease --LEAD-ACID -- parameter. the input figure; Press UP/DOWN button to move corresponding →1:CHARG-VOLT Press Enter to move cursor backward, confirm --CHAR PERCENT--...
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User Manual User Manual Bat Wake Time ① Reactive mode Description Interface Description Interface Press UP/DOWN button to move corresponding Press UP/DOWN button to increase or options; decrease the input figure; -- Bat Wake Time-- Press Enter to confirm the input and enter power -REACT MODE- Press Enter button to move cursor backward, INPUT:...
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User Manual User Manual GRID VOLT MAX ② Grid-connected power Description Description Interface Interface GRID Over Voltage Protection Point -GRID PERCENT- -GRID MAX- Press UP/DOWN button to adjust the input figure; Press UP/DOWN to adjust the input figure; Press ENTER button to confirm or ESC button to INPUT: 100% INPUT:...
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User Manual User Manual ⑤Freq Max Low INV frequency Description Description Interface Interface INV Low Frequency Protection Point -INV FREQ LOW- Press UP/DOWN to adjust the input figure; -FREQ MAX- Enter option 1 to adjust the maximum INPUT: Press Enter to confirm the input and enter restart →1: INV -MAX frequency of the INV.
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User Manual User Manual OVER VOLT START OVER FREQ ENABL Description Interface Description Interface Press UP/DOWN to adjust the input figure; -OVER START- -OVER FREQ- Derate power when Frequency over. INPUT: 264V Press Enter to confirm the input. →1:DISABLE The default option is enable. 2:ENABLE ⑧UNDER VOLT OVER FERQ START...
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User Manual User Manual UNDER FERQ START 4.3.5 485 Address Description Interface Description Interface The function that the power of inverter derates -UNDER FERQ START- Press UP/DOWN button to adjust the input figure; -485 ADDRESS- when frequency is too low. Press UP/DOWN to Press ENTER button to confirm or ESC button to INPUT:1 INPUT:...
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User Manual User Manual 4.3.9 Date/time 4.3.13 Factory default setting Description Interface Interface Description Press UP/DOWN button to adjust the input figure; Press Enter button to move cursor backward, --DATE/TIME-- Press U P/DO N but to move correspondin -FACTORY RESET- confirm input and return to setup interface;...
User Manual User Manual Description Description Interface Interface Threshold setting value: The value set by upper Threshold setting value: The value set by upper FACMIN(S1) VACMAX(S1) computer software. computer software. Threshold setting trip time: The trip time set by Set:49.8Hz 100ms Set:253.0V 603s Threshold setting trip time: The trip time set by upper computer software.
User Manual User Manual ② Serial number ① Time accounting Description Interface Description Interface -SERIAL NUMBER- This interface displays serial number of the -Time- inverter; Operation length of inverter(hours) RUN: 123456789532625 Press ESC button to return to inquiry interface. Grid-connection length(hours) GRID: Press ESC button to return to statistics interface.
User Manual User Manual ⑤The month Battery storage and recharging Description Interface 5.1 Battery storage requirements --E-MONTH-- This interface displays power generation for the 1. When stored, the battery should be placed properly according to the label on the packaging 0.0KWH month(kWh);...
User Manual User Manual 1.If a battery is deformed, broken or leaking, discard it immediately regardless of its storage Stick Logger Quick Guide time. 2.The allowable maximum stored battery recharging period is 3 years and the allowable 6.1 Download APP maximum stored battery recharging times is 3.
User Manual User Manual 6.3 Logger Status READY 6.3.1 Check Indicator light Fault Description Fault Cause Solution READY Lights Implication Status Description(All lights are single green lights.) 1. Light off: Fail to connect to the router. 1. Connection betw- 1.Check the connection between stick 2.
User Manual User Manual 6.5Usage Methods and Notices for Reset Button SOLARMAN Smart APP 6.5.1 Usage methods and key-press descriptions for reset button 7.1 Registration Key-press Status Description Light Status Go to SOLARMAN Smart and register. Click "Register" and create your account here. Short press 1s SMARTLINK rapid networking status.
User Manual User Manual 7.4 Network Configuration Step 2:Connect to AP network Click "Go to connect" and find the right "AP_XXXXX" network (XXXXX refers to logger After the logger is added, please configure the network to ensure normal operation.Go SN).If the password is required, you can find the password on the logger body.Go back to "Plant Details"-"Device List", find the target SN and click "Networking".
User Manual User Manual 8.2 Error code Alarm code and error code 8.1 Alarm code English description English description Codes Codes Grid Volt Low Soft Time Out Grid Volt High INV Volt Short Grid Frequency Low GFCI Sensor Fault Grid Frequency High Bus Volt Low ...
User Manual User Manual Fault diagnosis and solutions Types Codes Solutions The inverter is easy to maintain. When you encounter the following problems, please (1) Check the input mode setting is correct. refer to the Solutions below, and contact the local distributor if the problem remains (2) Disconnect the PV input, restart the inverter and wait PV Input Short Circuit unsolved.
User Manual User Manual Types Codes Solutions (1) Check whether the installation follows the instructions; LN Reverse (2) Contact customer service if error warning continues. INV Abnormal (1) Please contact the distributor. (1) Restart the inverter and wait until it functions normally. (1) Restart the inverter and wait until it functions normally.
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User Manual User Manual Maximum continious input current 32Aa.c. Weight (Kg) Maximum continious input power 7360VA Dimension (W×H×D)mm 540* 0*240 540*1020*240 Rated output Current 16Aa.c. 22Aa.c. 25Aa.c. IP Protection IP65 Maximum continious output current 16Aa.c. 22Aa.c. 25Aa.c. 0.8 leading ~0.8 lagging Warranty 5Year Product Warranty, 10Year Performance Warranty Power factor (Cos phi), adjustable...
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User Manual User Manual Table 10.1 Grid specification (single-phase) Topology High Frequency Isolation Cooling Natural Convection Output Voltage Output Frequency Grid Boot wait time(S) Specification Range (Vac) Range (Hz) Display LCD/APP 187-252 48-50.5 China Communication Interface RS485/CAN2.0/WIFI 184-264 47.5-51.5 Germany Max.
User Manual User Manual 10.2 Notes Routine Maintenance After the equipment is out of operation, please pay attention to following notes while maintaining: 11.1 Maintenance Plan Related safety standards and specifications should be followed in operation and Check if wire connections are loose. maintenance.
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User Manual • The free warranty period for the whole machine/components has expired. • The device is damaged during transport. • The device is incorrectly installed, refifitted, or used. • The device operates in harsh environment, as described in this manual. •...
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