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Page 1 User manual Lithium-Ion Storage Battery Product Model: GTX5000 S h e n z h e n S O FA R S O L A R C O . , L t d . Version 1.1...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
User manual AMASS GTX5000 Contents General Information ..................1 Validity ....................1 Intended Use ..................1 Identifying The Product ..............3 Safety ......................5 Technical Data ....................7 Technical Items ....................9 Product Overview..................11 Brief Introduction ................11 Interface Introduction (Front Side) ...........12 5.2.1...
Page 3 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Tools ....................26 Installation requirements ..............26 6.3.1 Installation environment requirements ........26 6.3.2 Installation carrier requirements ..........28 Installation Method ................28 Installation Instructions ..............30 6.5.1 Dimensions ................30 6.5.2 Single Machine Installation Step ..........31 6.5.3 Parallel Machine Installation Step ..........37 Electrical Connection................41...
Page 4: General Information
1.2 Intended Use AMASS GTX5000 is an energy storage unit that is designed to be used in residential on-grid applications with the capability for short-term backup. Notes regarding intended use: AMASS GTX5000 is not suitable for supporting life-sustaining medical devices.
Page 5 The type label (see Section 1.3) must remain attached to the product. AMASS GTX5000 series products must work with compatible inverters which are listed in the “Compatible Inverter List” section of this manual.
Page 6: Identifying The Product
User manual AMASS GTX5000 1.3 Identifying The Product The type labels were attached on the product, which contain the product identification information. For safe usage, the user must be well-informed of the contents in the type labels. The type labels include:...
Page 8: Safety
User manual AMASS GTX5000 2 Safety This section contains safety information that must be observed at all times when working on or with batteries. To prevent personal injury or property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the batteries, read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times.
Page 9 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Operation Precautions ld product a short circuit before installation and handling rom power/load and then power off battery before installation and maintenance package stipulated on the package may cause severe injury due to electrical shock. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 10: Technical Data
User manual AMASS GTX5000 3 Technical Data Basic Parameters Specification Nominal Capacity（Ah） 100AH Nominal Voltage（V） 51.2Vdc Total Energy 5120Wh Usable Energy(90% DOD) 4600Wh Charge Voltage（V） 55.68~56.16Vdc Discharge Voltage（V） 45.6-56.16Vdc Nominal Charge Current(A) MAX. Charge Current(A) Nominal Discharge Current(A) Max. Discharge Current(A) 75A（3.5kw）...
Page 11 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Net Weight(Kg) 55Kg Dimension（mm） 480mm*211.5mm*600mm Certification IEC62619、UN38.3、IEC62040-1、SAA etc. Cycle Life 6000 Cycles @ 80% DOD / 25℃ / 0.5C，60% EOL Note: Operating current derating according to cell voltage and battery temperature. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 12: Technical Items
User manual AMASS GTX5000 4 Technical Items Terms Comment Discharge Battery output power for load Charge To put electricity into battery by charger Full charge Battery had been full charged, SOC is 100%. Standby Ready for charging or discharging Shutdown...
Page 14: Product Overview
5.1 Brief Introduction Product overview AMASS GTX5000 is a battery system with an operating voltage range between 45.6~56.16V. It is utilized in household energy storage applications and works together with a low-voltage inverter to realize the goal of energy storage for the home.
Page 15: Interface Introduction (Front Side)
Multiple batteries can connected in parallel to expand capacity and power for larger capacity and longer power supporting duration requirements, AMASS GTX5000 support up to 4 parallel operation. 5.2 Interface Introduction (Front Side) Items Start Button...
Page 16: Start Button
User manual AMASS GTX5000 5.2.1 Start Button Start button integrated LED status Indicators, to show Battery running status or warning status. 1、Press start button more than 3s and then release the button, LED will lights from L7 to L1, and then enters to automatic coding, all LED lights flash and L7 is shown as purple.
Page 17: Led Indicator Definition
User manual AMASS GTX5000 5.2.2 LED Indicator Definition L1 to L6: Blue, show the battery level, each light indicate 16.67% SOC. L7: Blue or Red, show battery running status, blue is normal, red is abnormal. LED Indicators Instructions Battery Level Indicator...
Page 18: Interface Introduction (Left Side)
User manual AMASS GTX5000 Discharging Battery Level Indicators Instructions Status Discharging Battery Level Indicators 0～17% Light 18～33% Light Light Battery Level 34～50% Light Light Light （%） Flash 3 51～66% Light Light Light Light 67～83% Light Light Light Light Light 84～100%...
Page 19: Wiring Instructions
User manual AMASS GTX5000 5.3.1 Wiring instructions Wiring Diagram 1、Power cable wiring instructions Power cable terminals: there are two pair of power terminals, each pair with same function. Single module: Any of the terminals of each pair can be used.
Page 20 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Last slave pack: one of the P- terminals connect to equipment, the other one paralleling to another battery for capacity expanding. Other slave pack: for each pair terminals, paralleling to another battery for capacity expanding. 2、Parallel communication cable wiring instructions Link Port In / Link Port Out communication terminal (RJ45 port) is integrated with the signal for automatic coding function.
Page 21: Link Port And Automatic Coding Function
User manual AMASS GTX5000 4、Grounding wiring instructions The ground wire of the battery system needs to be connected reliably. Connect the grounding of the parallel system first, and then ground it nearby through the connection point of one of the battery packs.
Page 22: Rs232 Port
3、 If SOC was less than 97% for one consecutive month, BMS controlled PCS by CAN communication to full charge the battery to corrected SOC and fully charged capacity. Note: Through the Sofar Solar PCS, customers can set the fully charged time period, which is from 3AM to 6AM by default. Definition RS485-B （to PCS, reserved）...
Page 23: Output Dry Contact Terminal
User manual AMASS GTX5000 Definition Pin 8、Pin 1 Pin 2、Pin 7 RS232_TX Pin 3、Pin 6 RS232_RX Pin 4、Pin 5 5.3.5 Output Dry Contact Terminal Dry Contact Terminal: provided 2 output dry contact signal. Definition Note Maximum load capacity ： NO1/COM1 Prohibit Charging;...
Page 24 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Definition Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 External LCD information reference as follows： Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 26: Installation Guide
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6 Installation Guide Check before Prepare Determine the Start installation installation tools installation position Electrical Installation the Moving the battery Connection battery pack PACK Installation flow chart 6.1 Checking Before Installation 6.1.1 Checking Outer Packing Materials Packing materials and components may be damaged during transportation.
Page 27: Checking Deliverables
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.1.2 Checking Deliverables After unpacking the battery , check whether deliverables are intact and complete. If any damage is found or any component is missed, contact the dealer. The below table shows the components and mechanical parts that should be delivered.
Page 28 User manual AMASS GTX5000 N O . P i c t u r e s Q u a n t i t y D e s c r i p t i o n 1PCS Battery 1PCS Hanging rack 4PCS...
Page 29: Tools
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.2 Tools Model Tools Knife Hammer drill（12mm） Socket wrench（10/16mm） Rubber mallet Cross Screwdriver Marker Installation Incinometer Measuring tape ESD gloves Safety goggles Anti-dust respirator Protection Safety shoes 6.3 Installation requirements 6.3.1 Installation environment requirements • Install the battery in the indoor environment.
Page 30 User manual AMASS GTX5000 • Do not place the battery near any heat sources and avoid sparks. • Do not expose the battery to moisture or liquids. • Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 31: Installation Carrier Requirements
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.3.2 Installation carrier requirements • The mounting carrier shall have fire resistance. Do not install batteries on flammable buildings. • The mounting carrier surface shall meet the load bearing requirements. 6.4 Installation Method • Suspended on wall...
Page 33: Installation Instructions
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.5 Installation Instructions 6.5.1 Dimensions Battery size Hanging rack size Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 34: Single Machine Installation Step
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.5.2 Single Machine Installation Step 6.5.2.1 Single Machine installation location requirements for suspended on wall 6.5.2.2 Single Machine installation step for suspended on wall Step 1 To determine the position for drilling holes, and then mark the hole position by using a marker, use the hammer drill to drill hole on the wall.
Page 35 User manual AMASS GTX5000 hammer perpendicular to the wall, do not shake when drilling, so as not to damage the walls. If the aperture errors, need to reposition. Step 2 Fix the wall hanger with expansion screws. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 36 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 3 Remove the battery and install the fixed leg. Step 4 Putting the battery hook on the hanging rack. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 37 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 5 Fix the fixing screw (left side or right side) to ensure the safety. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 38 User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.5.2.3 Single Machine installation location requirements for pedestal mounted 6.5.2.4 Single Machine installation step for pedestal mounted Step 1 To determine the position for drilling holes, and then mark the hole position by using a marker, use the hammer drill to drill hole on the wall. Keeping the hammer perpendicular to the wall, do not shake when drilling, so as not to damage Copyright ©...
Page 39 User manual AMASS GTX5000 the walls. If the aperture errors, need to reposition. Step 2 Install the fixing plate to the battery, and then fix the mounting plate to the wall with expansion screws. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 40: Parallel Machine Installation Step
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.5.3 Parallel Machine Installation Step 6.5.3.1 Parallel Machine installation location requirements for suspended on wall 6.5.3.2 Parallel Machine installation step for suspended on wall Step 1 According to the installation location requirements in section 6.5.3.1, determine the position for drilling holes, level hole positions, and then mark the hole position by using a marker.
Page 41 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 2 Use the hammer drill to drill hole on the wall. Keeping the hammer perpendicular to the wall, do not shake when drilling, so as not to damage the walls. If the aperture errors, need to reposition.
Page 42 User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.5.3.3 Parallel Machine installation location requirements for pedestal mounted 6.5.3.4 Parallel Machine installation step for pedestal mounted Step 1 According to the installation location requirements in section 6.5.3.3, determine the position for drilling holes, and then mark the hole position by using a marker, use the hammer drill to drill hole on the wall.
Page 43 User manual AMASS GTX5000 aperture errors, need to reposition. Step 2 Install the fixing plate to the battery, and then fix the mounting plate and the wall with expansion screws. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 44: Electrical Connection
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.6 Electrical Connection 6.6.1 Electrical Connection Process Connection ground Connect power Start protection(PE) cable Connect PCS CAN Connect parallel communication communication 6.6.2 Single machine electrical connection schematic Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 45: Single Machine Wiring Step
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.6.3 Single machine wiring step Step 1 After finished installation (refer to section 6.5.2), remove side panel. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 47 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 3 Connect Power Cable from battery to inverter. Step 4 Connect CAN communication line to inverter. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 48: Parallel Machine Electrical Connection Schematic Diagram
User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 5 Cover the side panel and fix screw. 6.6.4 Parallel machine electrical connection schematic diagram Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 49: Parallel Machine Wiring Step For Suspended On Wall
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.6.5 Parallel machine wiring step for suspended on wall Step 1 After finished installation (refer to section 6.5.3.2), remove side panel of all Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 52 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 3 Connect Parallel Power Cable between the master and slave batteries. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 53 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 4 Connect parallel communication line between the master battery and slave battery. Note: Master Port Out connect to slave Port In. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 54 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 5 Connect Power Cable (+) from master battery to Inverter, and connect Power Cable (-) from last slave battery to Inverter. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 55 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 6 Connect CAN communication line from master battery to inverter. Step 7 Cover the side panel and fix screw of all battery. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 56: Parallel Machine Wiring Step For Pedestal Mounted
User manual AMASS GTX5000 6.6.6 Parallel machine wiring step for pedestal mounted Step 1 After finished installation (refer to section 6.5.3.4), remove side panel and top panel of master battery, and remove side panel of slave battery. Master battery Slave battery...
Page 57 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 2 Slave battery wiring. Connect parallel communication line, parallel Power Cable P+, parallel Power Cable P-, PE line, Power Cable (-) to slave battery. Note: Parallel communication line need connect to Port In of slave battery.
Page 59 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 3 Cover the side panel and fix screw of slave battery, and connect PE line. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 60 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 4 Connect parallel communication line, parallel Power Cable P+, parallel Power Cable P– from salve battery to master battery. Note: Parallel communication line need connect to Port Out of master battery. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 61 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 5 Connect Power Cable (+) from master battery to Inverter, and connect Power Cable (-) from last slave battery to Inverter. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 62 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 6 Connect CAN communication line from master battery to inverter. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 63 User manual AMASS GTX5000 Step 7 Cover the side panel and top panel of master battery. Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
Page 64: Cleaning And Maintenance
CAUTION: Please power off the system before cleaning. It is recommended that the AMASS GTX5000 should be cleaned periodically. If the enclosure is dirty, please use a soft，dry brush or a dust collector to remove the dust. Liquids such as solvents, abrasives or corrosive liquids should not be used to clean the enclosure.
Page 65: Recharge Requirements When Over Discharged (90%Dod With New Battery)
User manual AMASS GTX5000 Recharge conditions when in storage Storage Relative Humidity of Environment Storage Time Storage Environment Temperature Below -10℃ prohibit ≤12 months -10~25℃ 5%~70% 30%≤SOC≤60% ≤6 months 25~35℃ 5%~70% 30%≤SOC≤60% ≤3 months 35~45℃ 5%~70% 30%≤SOC≤60% Above 45℃ prohibit 7.2.2 Recharge Requirements When Over Discharged (90%DOD with new...
Page 66: Compatible Inverter List
User manual AMASS GTX5000 8 Compatible Inverter List To make sure that the system can operate normally, please choose AMASS GTX5000 compatible inverters. For more details, please refer to the Compatible Inverter List. Compatible Inverter List Compatible Inverter Sofar Solar...
Page 68: Common Issues And Solutions
User manual AMASS GTX5000 9 Common Issues and Solutions 9.1 Common Issues and Solutions User can monitor the running status, warnings and alarms information from the App or LCD display of inverter, or battery extend LCD. 1、Battery cannot turn on, and LED indicator all off Battery deep discharge, need to charge first.
Page 69 User manual AMASS GTX5000 -20℃ and 60℃. c) Current: If current is greater than 100A, battery protection will turn on. Solution: If operating current is too large, change the settings on power supply side. d) High Voltage: If battery voltage above 56V or more, battery charge protection will turn on.
Page 70: Emergency
User manual AMASS GTX5000 normal running status; c) Before expand capacity for online battery, please charge or discharge the online battery to 45%-50% SOC; after expand capacity, please full charge the battery system to balance the capacity gap. Make sure the capacity gap no more than 80% before parallel. If capacity gap is large, it will take about 2 cycles to balance the capacity gap.
Page 71 User manual AMASS GTX5000 battery pack to a safe area before it catches fire. 3) Leaking Batteries If the battery pack leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas. If someone is exposed to the leaked substance, immediately perform the actions described below.
Page 72 Product Name: Lithium-Ion Storage Battery ADD: 401, Building 4, AnTongDa Industrial Park, District 68,XingDong Community, XinAn Street, BaoAn District, Shenzhen, GuangDong.P.R. China Email: service@sofarsolar.com Tel: 0510-6690 2300 Web: www.sofarsolar.com...

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