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Spectronik PROTIUM-2000 User Manual

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PROTIUM-2000
FUEL CELL SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
VERSION 3.0 DECEMBER 2022

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  • Page 1 PROTIUM-2000 FUEL CELL SYSTEM USER GUIDE VERSION 3.0 DECEMBER 2022...

  • Page 2: Safety, Handling & Support

    PROTIUM-2000 Fuel Cell System (PROTIUM-2000) or other property. Read all the safety information below before using PROTIUM-2000. Handling Handle PROTIUM-2000 with care. It is made of thin sheet metal, graphite, and plastic and has sensitive electrochemical membrane and components inside. PROTIUM-2000 is not designed for extreme conditions, rough handling, vibration, shock or drop.

  • Page 3: Item Description

    OVERVIEW 1.1 PROTIUM-2000 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1.1.1 Top view of PROTIUM-2000 Figure 1.1.2 Bottom view of PROTIUM-2000 ITEM DESCRIPTION Oxidant blower (x2) Cooling fan (x4) Oxidant flow manifold Protective mask Mounting plate (left) Cathode outlet duct Mounting plate (right) CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 4 1.1 PROTIUM-2000 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Can also be seen more clearly in Fig 1.1.2 Figure 1.1.3 Right view of PROTIUM-2000 Figure 1.1.4 Left view of PROTIUM-2000 ITEM DESCRIPTION Gas pressure sensor 1 Gas pressure sensor 2 H2 supply valves (right) H2 supply valves (left)
  • Page 5 1.1 PROTIUM-2000 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1.1.5 Front view of PROTIUM-2000 (Can also be in Fig 1.1.2) Figure 1.1.6 Back view of PROTIUM-2000 ITEM DESCRIPTION Power/Signal receptacle Stack power output (-ve) Stack power output (+ve) CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...

  • Page 6: Electronic Controller

    Stack power output (-ve) Balance-of-plant (BOP) switch Power/Signal header Load connector (XT-90 female) Gas pressure transducer receptacle (Only used with purchase of Spectronik Telemetry transmitter port Miniature Gas Pressure Regulator) Programming port External power supply receptacle CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    External power supply header (for HORIZONTAL configuration) Power/Signal extension cable (for VERTICAL configuration) Free-end wires for user’s load * Not Applicable for Protium-2000 Stack power output (+ve) extension cable Load connector (XT-90 male) Stack power output (-ve) extension cable USB connector to PC Free-end wires for user’s power supply...
  • Page 8 1.4 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS – PROTIUM-2000 ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM 94.50 556.60 365.40 341.50 445.60 176.20...
  • Page 9 1.5 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS – ELECTRIC CONTROLLER ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM 163.40 43.10 145.00 68.60 131.40 63.15 113.00 85.00 3.20 (4x) 108.50 CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 10 1.6 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS – STANDARD ACCESSORIES ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 * Not Applicable for Protium-2000 1000.00 1800.00 1000.00 CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 11 Figure 1.7.1 Recommended orientation of PROTIUM-2000 PROTIUM-2000 cannot be mounted in any orientation due to internal routings of the gas streams within the fuel cell stack. The stack should also be level to ensure water does not get trapped in the Cathode channels, obstructing the oxidant flow and causing potential performance drop and cell damage.
  • Page 12 1.8 MECHANICAL DIMENSION – MOUNTING AND CLEARANCE Figure 1.8.1 Dimensions of the mounting holes ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM 8.00 R3.25 392.80 (Centre to Centre) CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PROTIUM-2000 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fuel cell PROTIUM-2000 Type No. of cells Architecture Closed cathode Coolant Air cooled Rated/gross power 2000/2400W Rated/gross current 55.5/66.6A Voltage output 36-54VDC Start-up time Operating ambient temp. [-10,45] Operating altitude without power derating 1500m AGL...
  • Page 14 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 Current (A) Figure 2.2.1 Nominal polarization curve for a fully conditioned PROTIUM-2000 at its Beginning-of-Life (BOL). TEST CONDITIONS • Ambient temperature: 24 • Relative humidity: 60% • H supply pressure: 10psig • Dead-ended operation •...

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    • Status LED & Buzzer • Oxidant System • Valves • Sensors Electronic BOP Switch 1/0 • Communications Controller Communication PROTIUM-2000 • USB or fuel cell stack • Radio telemetry transmitter Fuel cell Fuel cell power IN power OUT 36-54V...

  • Page 16: Operating Procedures

    (37 and 38). Make sure that the external power supply is OFF at this stage. 6. PROTIUM-2000 has two H2 gas inlet connectors (10 and 15). Connect your Hydrogen gas supply Caution: ensure that the to both inlets.
  • Page 17 30L/min. 5. PROTIUM-2000 will do a series of gas purging and internal diagnostic checks. The cooling fans and oxidant blowers will turn on. If everything is normal, the system will enter its “Running Phase” – indicated by the message in the GUI and a solid white Status LED.
  • Page 18 2000W. If hybrid battery is connected at the load, PROTIUM-2000 will provide up to its maximum rated output and the rest is augmented by the battery. The total power available depends on the capacity of the battery. If no...
  • Page 19 3. The message <System OFF> will appear in the GUI. PROTIUM-2000 is now turned off. Status LED will blink at 60% on standby awaiting the next start-up command.

  • Page 20: Manual Control

    “start” and “end” command via the GUI. 4.2 SYSTEM WARNING & PROTECTIONS PROTIUM-2000 has several in-built protections. The LED will flash and error message will appear in the GUI. Follow the basic troubleshooting guide below. Most errors should be rectified once the suggested corrective action has been done and the system restarted.
  • Page 21 Stack open circuit voltage is too low. Check and ensure sufficient hydrogen supply and correct delivery pressure. Restart after 1 min. ◉ Emergency Shutdown = "Abnormal Shutdown" would be activated * with purchase of optional Spectronik accessories (gas tank and pressure regulator) CHAPTER 4 | SYSTEM MONITORING & PROTECTIONS...
  • Page 22 Please check for abnormalities. ◉ Emergency Shutdown = "Abnormal Shutdown" would be activated ● LED flashing at 80% to alert warning in the running * with purchase of optional Spectronik accessories (gas tank and pressure regulator) CHAPTER 4 | SYSTEM MONITORING & PROTECTIONS...
  • Page 23 4.2 SYSTEM WARNING & PROTECTIONS (Cont.) Other messages: Message Meaning Fan PWM auto Cooling fans control is in auto mode Blower auto Oxidant blower control is in auto mode Mileage Cumulative Watt-Hour of the system Shutdown initiated Entering “Normal Shutdown Phase” Abnormal Shutdown initiated Entering “Abnormal Shutdown Phase”...

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Storage

    When not in use, Spectronik recommends that PROTIUM-2000 is reconditioned at least once a month. 1. Set up PROTIUM-2000 as per instructions in Section 3, using a DC electronic load in lieu of your regular load. 2. After the system enters “Running Phase”, set constant voltage (CV) load of 36V and run the system for 1h.

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