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Fortress Power FP-ENVY-8K Integration Manual

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  • Page 1 FP-ENVY-8K/10K/12K BATTERY-INVERTER INTEGRATION GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents GETTING STARTED ......................................3 .......................................... 3 ONTACT UPPORT UNPACK BATTERIES + CHECK VOLTAGE ..............................4 CLOSED LOOP COMMUNICATION ................................5 ..........................................5 Communication instructions ...................................5 eFlex-& FP Envy Inverter RS485 MODBUS Communication ......................7 18.5 ..........................................8 AULT Secure the Battery ......................................

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Contact Support Introduction This integration guide will help set up the charge/discharge parameters of Fortress Power batteries and commission them as they relate to FP-ENVY inverters. Tech-Support Contact Information Phone: (877) 497-6937 • Support Tickets: https://www.fortresspower.com/support/ • Useful Links Warranty Submittal: https://www.fortresspower.com/warranty/ •...

  • Page 4: Unpack Batteries + Check Voltage

    Unpack Batteries + Check Voltage 1. Unpack the batteries and turn each battery on by itself. 2. Note the voltage of each battery and serial number. The serial numbers are useful during warranty submittal. 3. The batteries must be within +/-0.5V of each other before commissioning. Groups of 4 batteries or more may require a narrower voltage range to commission properly.

  • Page 5: Closed Loop Communication

    BMS which have 20XX and 30XX series firmware needs to be updated with 30XX series. BMS which have 40XX series firmware needs to be updated with 40XX series. Visit the Fortress Power website and download the most recent eFlex firmware update software. https://fortresspower.com/firmware...
  • Page 6 eFlex(es) have 2 CAN/RS485 port. These are used for both battery to battery communication and battery to inverter communication. Install the battery-to-battery communication cables. Do not over tighten the IP65 weatherproof caps that cover the Ethernet ports. After daisy-chaining the battery-to-battery communication cables, one empty Ethernet port remains on each side of the battery bank.

  • Page 7: Eflex-& Fp Envy Inverter Rs485 Modbus Communication

    FP Envy Inverter RS485 MODBUS Communication The instructions given above must be followed precisely to establish closed-loop communication. FP-ENVY-8K/10K FP-ENVY-8K/10K/12K (with Breakers)

  • Page 8: Evault 18.5Kwh

    eVault 18.5kWh Secure the Battery The eVault MAX has wheels that assist with installation but is not a portable battery. It is intended to rest on its fixed support legs, using the included wall bracket if additional security is necessary. Some jurisdictions may have seismic requirements which require bolting the battery to the floor.
  • Page 9 BMS which have HEMB **ST series firmware version needs to be updated with ST series. BMS which have GD series firmware needs to be updated with GD series. Visit the Fortress Power website and download the most recent eVault firmware update software. https://fortresspower.com/firmware...
  • Page 10 eVault Max has four Ethernet ports: two COM Parallel Ports, CAN port, and RS485 port. CAN port, and RS485 are used for battery to inverter communication purposes, whereas the COM Parallel ports are bi-directional and are used to establish a battery-to-battery communication.

  • Page 11: Evault & Fp Envy Inverter Rs485 Modbus Communication

    & FP Envy Inverter RS485 MODBUS Communication The instructions given above must be followed precisely to establish a closed-loop communication. FP-ENVY-8K/10K/12K (with Breakers) FP-ENVY-8K/10K eVault MAX Battery > Inverter Cable Battery-Battery Cable Battery ID Protocol Battery ID Protocol Battery ID...
  • Page 12 Easy Steps to Achieve Closed Loop Communication with Fortress Power Batteries Battery Voltage Battery Recommended Charge Recommended Charge per eFlex & eVault MAX per eFlex & eVault MAX Battery Temp Battery Temp Lithium Lithium 0 1. Select Settings>Advanced. 2. Make sure that frequency is set to 60Hz for US territory.

  • Page 13: Paralleling Inverters

    Paralleling Inverters While Terminate communication on the inverter by putting the dip switches on an ON position (11). The rest should remain on an OFF Position (00). Attach battery communication cable only to the Master Inverter.
  • Page 14 Slave Slave Slave Master Configure Master/Slaves accordingly. Designate Master to the inverter with battery-inverter communication cable. The rest should be slave. Slave Master Slave Slave...

  • Page 15: Contact Information

    **For More Details, Please Refer to the Manual Installation/User Guide Contact Information For Technical Support Please Contact us at Tech-Support Contact Information Useful Links • Phone: (877) 497-6937 • Support Tickets: https://www.fortresspower.com/support/ • Warranty Submittal: https://www.fortresspower.com/warranty/ FP-ENVY-IGV.1...

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