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CFE-5100 User Manual
Published: 0321, 2023
Version 1.21

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  • Page 1 Residential ESS Lithium-ion Battery CFE-5100 User Manual Published: 0321, 2023 Version 1.21...
  • Page 2 About CFE RESS Li-ion CFE-5100 can be installed in Parallel or Series, more attention should be paid to the DIP and address selection following with part 5.3.2. About this Manual The Manual is intended for the CFE-5100 Residential ESS, the hybrid inverter and any other equipment are not included.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety Instructions ...........................1 1.1 Important Safety Instructions ..................... 1 1.2 Warnings in this Document ....................1 1.3 Battery handling guide ......................2 1.4 Response to emergency situations .................. 2 1.4.1 Leaking batteries ....................2 1.4.2 Fire ........................... 2 1.4.3 Wet battery ......................3 1.4.4 Damaged battery ....................
  • Page 4 4.5 Safety instruments ......................11 4.6 Communication cable ......................11 4.7 Storage ...........................11 5 Battery Installation ..........................12 5.1 Package items ........................12 5.2 Checks before installation ....................12 5.3 Installation of the battery ....................12 5.3.1 Connect with 51.2Vdc Inverter ................13 5.3.2 Address selection of Master and Slave Battery (Batteries) connection15 5.4 Cable connections ......................
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    1 Safety Instructions 1.1 Important Safety Instructions This manual contains important instructions for: CFE-Residential ESS Lithium-ion Battery product This manual must be followed when installing and using this product. The product is designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements IEC 62619/IEC 62040/UL1973, but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain precautions must be observed with regard to product installation and/or operation.
  • Page 6: Battery Handling Guide

    1.3 Battery handling guide Use the battery pack only as directed. 1.4 Response to emergency situations The CFE-Residential ESS Lithium-ion Battery is designed with multiple safety strategies to prevent hazards resulting from failures. However, Cannot guarantee their absolute safety for uncertain situations.
  • Page 7: Wet Battery

    Such cases will be addressed within 48h. 1.5 Installers CFE-Residential ESS Lithium-ion Battery is suggested to be installed by skilled workers or electricians. A skilled worker is defined as a person who has received professional training and qualified electrician or possesses all of the following skills and experience: Knowledge of the functional principles and operation of on-grid energy storage ...
  • Page 8: Scrap Battery

    24/7 and we will register your problems and provide reasonable solutions within 48h. Customer careline +86 400 996 8377 2 Product Introduction 2.1 Technical data Model CFE-5100 Total Energy* 5.1 kWh Usable Energy(DC) 4.6 kWh Max. Discharge Power 3.0 KW...
  • Page 9: Indicator And Ports

    Weight 42±0.5 kg IP Rating IP 20 Protective Class Parallel or Series 8 Parallel or Series Support Relative Humidity (RH) 20~60% (No condensed water) Cooling Type Ambient cooling Case Material Metal Color Black Installation Cabinet, Wall Mounting, Ground Installation Warranty 10 Years Communication CAN/RS485...
  • Page 10: Communication Interface Plat

    Table 2-1 Designations on the battery Item Designatio Definition Running Battery normally working without fault Fault Battery is in a warning state, see troubleshooting in Chapter 2.3 Communication interface plat DIP switch selection for CAN or RS485 Resistance for communication and DIP switch for parallel/series connection...
  • Page 11: How It Works

    Switch for battery’s address selection SW4 & SW5 Communication for battery or master battery with inverter Reset Reset the WIFI configuration 2.4 How it works Morning Afternoon Optimized self-consumption will Extra energy will be fed into the grid achieved. ESS is used to store excess when ESS is fully charged and system energy produced by PV system.
  • Page 12: Feature

    2.5 Feature CFE-Residential ESS Lithium-ion Battery is characterized with:  Energy storage unit: This battery is suitable for PV solar system compatibility.  Battery management system (BMS): The battery’s built-in BMS monitor prevents the battery from running outside its design limitations. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 8 ...
  • Page 13: Installation Process

     No flammable or explosive materials nearby  Optimal ambient temperature is between 15℃ and 30°C  Temperature and humidity stay at a constant level  Minimal dust and dirt in the area No corrosive gases present, including ammonia and acid vapor. ...
  • Page 14: Installation Materials

    4.3 Installation materials Following installation materials should be prepared by installers  Power cable  Communication cable Earth wire   Bipolar external isolators. When two or more battery systems are connected in parallel, each of them shall have a bipolar isolator NOTICE Make sure that the cross-sectional area of charging cables is 25 to 35 mm2.
  • Page 15: Safety Instruments

    4.5 Safety instruments When dealing with the battery, following safety gears should be equipped. Installers must meet relevant requirements of IEC 60364 or domestic legislations and other relevant international standards Insulated glove Safety goggles Safety shoes 4.6 Communication cable If needed, the network cable should be made as shown in that diagram. But the network cable between battery and inverter should be produced following the definition of inverter.
  • Page 16: Battery Installation

    system commissioning. 5 Battery Installation 5.1 Package items These items are included in the package. Battery*1 Cardboard*1 User Manual 5.2 Checks before installation Check the battery voltage. WARNING If this checking process is executed for any reason after the battery is fully installed, make sure that the inverter is turned off or disconnected from battery while checking the battery.
  • Page 17: Connect With 51.2Vdc Inverter

    Apply silica gel or paint around the earth terminal after the earth cable is connected. 5.3.1 Connect with 51.2Vdc Inverter To prevent the battery from moving, make sure the battery is properly installed NOTICE If the battery is installed above the floor or on a platform, make sure that the wall or platform is capable of supporting the battery’s weight.
  • Page 18 The installed location shall be restricted access or installed in a cabinet which provides protection for pets and children. 5.3.1.2 Ground installation Meanwhile, CFE-Residential ESS Lithium-ion Battery also could be installed on floor. The installation steps are as follows: NOTICE 1.
  • Page 19 5.3.2 Address selection of Master and Slave Battery (Batteries) connection For series connection, please make sure the SW2 DIP switch is selected as this type. WARNING Please make sure the SW2 DIP switch is selected correctly. If the battery is connected in parallel mode, and SW2 DIP8 is selected at ON position, it probably leads to serious faults, even dangerous.
  • Page 20 Slave 1 Slave 2 Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Slave 4 Master Slave 1...
  • Page 21 Slave 2 Slave 3 Slave 4 Slave 5 Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Slave 4 Slave 5 Slave 6 Master Slave 1...
  • Page 22: Cable Connections

    Slave 2 Slave 3 Slave 4 Slave 5 Slave 6 Slave 7 5.4 Cable connections WARNING Before connecting battery with inverter, please make sure the inverter turns off. 5.4.1 Cable connection for Series connection NOTICE The voltage difference of each battery should be less than 100mV. 5.4.1.1 Ground installation Connect a Communication cable to M/S communication terminal interface one by...
  • Page 23: Wall Mounting

    If more than 4 batteries are installed, a cabinet is recommended. 5.4.1.2 Wall mounting For wall mounting, the series connection number of batteries should be less than 4. If more batteries are installed, a cabinet is recommended. NOTICE If battery connected in series mode, it’s more appropriate to be installed in grounding installation method, given that the power cable resistance difference between stack and battery pack will adversely attenuate voltage balance.
  • Page 24 parallel installation, please attention to cable connection. 5.4.2.2 Wall mounting wall mounting, parallel connection number of batteries should be less than 4, and if more batteries are installed, a cabinet is recommended. NOTICE...
  • Page 25: Configuration

    2.0V. 6 Configuration 6.1 Configure device WIFI The CFE Residential ESS is equipped with a built-in WIFI module for use with the Smart BESS APP. 6.2 Smart BESS App monitor instruction 6.2.1 Software Overview...
  • Page 26 current, voltage, temperature and other Select to enter the Smart BESS  operating data of the bound battery; application details page, click to support to view any 24-hour battery download and install. operation data in data records, as well as the battery operation status, and the off-grid status.
  • Page 27: Instructions

    Smart BESS installation package. Search for Smart BESS in the APP  Store. Enter the Smart BESS application  details page, click GET to install. After waiting for the installation of  the Smart BESS installation package to complete, you can open it for use. 6.2.2 Instructions 6.2.2.1 User registration (2)IOS installation...
  • Page 28 Enter the Register page, input the  user name, email, and six-digit string 6.2.2.2 User Login password, click T&Cs and Privacy policy, view user After successful registration, it will  agreement, agree to the agreement automatically return to the login to confirm the check, and then click page, enter the registered user name the Done button to complete the...
  • Page 29 automatically; 6.2.2.3 Homepage introduction After the login is completed, you will  enter the main function page of the APP, which are: WiFi Config 、 Add Battery、My Battery、and Warning & Services. Password means the current WiFi  password, which needs entered manually;...
  • Page 30 6.2.2.6 Battery Management After completing the distribution  network and adding batteries, click My Battery to view the information of added batteries. The page of System overview displays comprehensive data of the current battery system: Scan the QR code to watch WiFi ...
  • Page 31 The Status display page supports  querying 24-hour battery 6.2.2.8 Other Functions voltage, charge discharge User password modification: Click  history records at any time point. Reset Password on the login page to enter the password reset interface, enter the current user name in the User Name column, and enter the battery ID bound by the current user for Battery ID or scan the code to...
  • Page 32: Settings For Can /485 Bus Pins

    6.3 Settings for CAN /485 bus pins SW4 is used for CAN low signal by inverter (CANL/485B), SW5 is used for CAN high signal by inverter (CANH/485A). As SW1 the CAN/485 DIP switch, installers should confirm which communication is suitable for the inverter.
  • Page 33: Shutting Down Battery

    If battery voltage is under 44V, please contact your distributor after service customer careline for help. Press and hold the panel button for about 4s, and the indicator lights will turn on after four seconds. Release the panel button. For all batteries, make sure that the Run light is on. Make sure the maximum voltage difference between batteries is less than 2.0V.
  • Page 34: Warranty Of Residential Ess

    Warranty of Residential ESS This warranty specified below applies to RESS Lithium-ion Battery to consumers through authorized resellers. The accessories and tool kits provided are not included. In the event of a major failure of your unit, you will be entitled to obtain a replacement unit and your warranty will be transferred to the new unit.
  • Page 35 the product. 2.3 Exclusions of Warranty Damage or impairment to the product resulting from any of following activities is NOT covered by this warranty: Installation or use with any devices not approved as compatible.  Failure to install or use the battery in the way intended, or as demonstrated in the ...
  • Page 36 of output energy capacity for 10 years from the Invoice date and follow the specification as well as the user manual provided. Capacity measurement conditions (referenced IEC: 62619) Ambient temperature: 25 ± 2℃  80%DoD  Total energy/Usable energy measured under specific conditions from 0.2C CC/CV ...
  • Page 37 inspection by designated experts, we will dispatch a REPLACEMENT or FIXED unit and credit the cost of returning the unit to us for testing (based on standard acceptable logistical costs). 7 Out Of Warranty In the event the product is out of warranty, may (in its discretion) provide certain after-sales service to Original Buyer, but all related costs and expenses, such as parts, labour costs and travel expenses, shall be borne by Original Buyer.
  • Page 38: Red Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)

    Product name: Lithium-ion battery Type or model: CFE-5100 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the RED Directive (2014/53/EU). The product is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents: HEALTH &...
  • Page 39 First-class power battery system supplier First-class supplier of energy storage and microgrid CF Energy Co., Ltd. Company Address: Intelligent Manufacturing Base , Xianyang , Shaanxi , PRC . Tel: (+86) 029-38367888 Web: www.cfenergygroup.com E-mail:sales@cfenergygroup.com...

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