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- Page 1 Installation and User Manual LOW VOLTAGE HUB VALID FOR 5K3-XP LV-HUB XP LV-HUB V 1.00 February 2022...
- Page 2 ATTENTION: This is a CAN communication device, it is very sensitive to shocks and electromagnetic fields. ATTENTION: This is a LOW VOLTAGE device and must be powered from the battery common power line ATTENTION: This device can accumulate parasite current. Do not touch the B+ and B- terminals.
- Page 3 From time to time, firmware will be updated to improve the functionalities and battery capabilities. The latest version of the firmware is always available free of charge and can be updated by your local installer. You can always contact WeCo for additional information on the upgrade procedure. NOTICE: This device is designed to be used indoors.
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Page 4: System Design
System Design System Design is the process of defining the architecture, components, modules, interfaces and load data for a system to satisfy specified requirements. For a solar energy system, these components are the PV modules, inverter/charge controller & batteries, as well as the different interfaces of those components. -
Page 5: Hub Overview
SET THE INVERTER POWER AS PER THE CABLES CAPABILITIES Each battery pack and each cluster must have the same Voltage and Firmware. All stack configurations must use the WeCo Bus Bar. Each cluster must have the same number of battery packs. - Page 6 ATTENTION For the Above Models of batteries, the LV HUB XP can manage a maximum of 7 clusters composed of a maximum of 15 modules each. ATTENTION The HUB XP and batteries BMS must be equipped with the latest FW available on websitesite www.wecobatteries.com LV-HUB V 1.00 February 2022...
- Page 7 LV HUB-XP DEVICE OVERVIEW Interface Description and Connector I/O CONTACT 2X Programmable closure/contact DIP SWITCH reserved, undefined CAN BUS PORT CAN / BMS Bus PORT for external solar – grid charger WIFI PORT Wi-Fi External PORT CLUSTER CAN PORT Master Cluster CAN from last master of the system OPERATOR PORT OPERATOR PORT FOR RS232/USB converter INLET 30 Vdc...
- Page 8 Low Voltage CAN HUB Dimensions ( rack Mounted version is 19`` width) Kg: 8 Weight: Control Logic and Protection Limit The inverter, if applicable, must be set with the below restrictions in addition to the BMS control logic. MAX CURRENT CONTROL LOGIC ( From LV HUB to certified inverters) Modules Clusters 1036...
- Page 9 BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION, IT IS MANDATORY TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ATTENTION: DO NOT USE DIFFERENT BUS BAR TYPES OR CABLES NOT APPROVED BY WECO ATTENTION: EACH BATTERY MODULE AND EACH CLUSTER MUST HAVE THE SAME SoC% and VOLTAGE.
- Page 10 Show the upgrading status > Pop up the window show Upgrade success. SOFTWARE FOR HUB SET WeCo RS 232 CONVERTER To Set up the HUX-XP it is necessary to use the PC software WECO MONITOR Always use the latest version available on our website. LV-HUB V 1.00 February 2022...
- Page 11 STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE Do not turn on the batteries until the entire system has been connected with the BUS BAR between modules and the Power cable is connected to the common bus bar or to the inverter Stack all the modules in positions (Verify the load with a local civil engineer). Connect each module to GND and to the Master GND node.
- Page 12 CONNECTING WITH THE BATTERY AND UPGRADE FIRMWARE CLUSTER HUB SET UP ( for FWupgrade follow the same procedure shown above from the WE-HUB setting page) Setting the HUB protocol from the DROP LIST LV-HUB V 1.00 February 2022...
- Page 13 Master battery ID Set Up ( each master battery of the cluster need to be set with reference ID ) Master ID Set Up and Connection Diagram DIP SETTING SEQUENCE VALID FOR 5K3-XP It is important to follow the diagrams below to make the connections in the correct sequence. Each cluster must have its own unique address which will be assigned by the first battery of each cluster.
- Page 14 Each cluster must be equipped with an isolator to individually disconnect the battery tower from the parallel bus bar if required by your local rules. WECO suggest the installation (in any case) of a dual pole breaker on each line.
- Page 15 ATTENTION: The circuit between the inverter and the parallel bus bar must be separated by a manual switch in accordance with UL regulations, however you need to refer to your local Standard for safety and electrical compliances Conceptual Diagram of a Cluster composed of 5 clusters of 8 batteries each. MAX 300A peak per Cluster ( configuration example only ) Note: It is possible to install up to 7 clusters composed of 15 batteries each for a total of 105 batteries.
- Page 16 Conceptual Diagram between Master Modules of multiple clusters. Note: It is possible to Install up to 7 clusters composed of 15 batteries each for a total of 105 batteries. DIP 7 ATTENTION DIP 6 ON The Last module of the cluster must have the in order to enable the 120 Ohm Terminator ATTENTION HUB DIP 7 MUST BE ON...
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Page 17: Hub Connection
LV HUB CONNECTION Plug the RS 232 /RJ45 to the Operator Port 1. Plug the RS 232 / RJ 45 to the operator Port 2. Connect the USB plug of the RS232 to your Laptop 3. Start Up the HUB ( To power up the HUB refer to the 5K3XP manual) 4. - Page 18 STEP BY STEP PROCESS Access the Software using the password 1010 + press OPERATOR ACCESS Select HUB SETTING tab Select the COM PORT and press CONNECT The Status bar below the Button Connect Must be GREEN after pressing CONNECT LV-HUB V 1.00 February 2022...
- Page 19 Press Search Hub Firmware and upload the Latest LV HUB FW At the date of the publication of this manual the most recent FW is: Press OK to Upload the FW and wait for the Upgrade process to be completed LV-HUB V 1.00 February 2022...
- Page 20 Select the SETTING page to program the Number of Cluster and number of batteries per cluster Select the number of clusters and the number of batteries each cluster and press SET to confirm As last step it is mandatory to select the inverter protocol. Turn on the inverter to enable the communication between LV HUB and Inverter, if the Inverter is not active or the communication cable ( BMS /CAN ) between the inverter and LV HUB is not connected, the LV HUB with display a FAULT and the Green Light will Blink...
- Page 21 OPEN LOOP OutBack* Open Loop OPEN LOOP (No B M S/ A lpha CA N) Open Loop OPEN LOOP M agnum Inverters TSUN LV Hybrid All WECO CAN LV ALL OLP CAN *WeCo Compatibility self assessed LV-HUB V 1.00 February 2022...
- Page 22 Low Voltage Inverter Battery to Inverter CAN Terminal Pin Out LV-HUB V 1.00 February 2022...
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