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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL E8KT/E10KT/E12KT ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM Shenzhen Kstar New Energy Company Limited Add:Kstar Industrial Park, Guangming Hi-Tech Park, shenzhen ,P.R.CHINA Tel:0755-21389008 Fax:0755-21389008 202302 Ver:1.0 Web:www.kstar.com...
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Copyright Statement Please keep the manual properly and operate in strict accordance with all safety and operating instructions in this manual. Please do not operate the system before reading through the manual. Contact the nearest hazardous waste disposal station when the products or components are discarded.
1.1 System Introduction PV Inverter Grid Meter Grid E8KT/E10KT/E12KT can be applied in DC- coupled systems (mostly new installation), AC- coupled systems (mostly retrofit) and Hybrid-coupled systems (mostly retrofit, and PV capacity-increase), as the following schemes show: Grid Meter Grid...
User Manual User Manual 1.2 Operation Modes: • PEAK SHIFT: This mode is designed for time-use mode customer. The customer is able to set up the charging/discharging time & power via inverter screen or APP. There are three basic modes that end users can choose via inverter screen/APP. •...
DC side is switched off. Touching the battery outlets is strictly The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT must not be touched or put into service until prohibited. The inverter can keep a life-threatening voltage even after disconnecting it from the 5 minutes after it has been switched off...
Do not move the system when it is already connected with battery modules. Secure the system to prevent tipping with restraining straps in your vehicle. The transportation of E8KT/E10KT/E12KT must be made by the manufacturer or 1×COM an instructed personnel .
User Manual User Manual 1.7 System Appearance Accessory - Mechanical Top cover Accessory - Floor stand support Figure 4 E8KT/E10KT/E12KT Delivery Scope Object Description Hybrid Inverter EMS Display Screen Cable Box (connected to Inverter) PACK5.1 (Battery 1) PACK5.1 (Battery 2, if configured)
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User Manual User Manual 1.7.1 Cable Box Part Figure 7 Cable Box Part without Covers Object Description Object Description DVC class DVC class Figure 5 Inverter without Cable Box Covers– Front View PV1, PV2 DVC C BACKUP DVC C ON GRID DVC C DRM OR PARALLEL2 DVC A...
This E8KT/E10KT/E12KT energy storage system is outdoor version and can be installed in an Fail to follow any/all of the user manual, the installation guide and the maintenance outdoor location.
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E8KT/E10KT/E12KT and the surface of a wall or structure. If the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT is mounted at a wall or at a distance of 300mm from the wall or the structure separating it from the habitable space, the distances to other structures or objects must be increased.
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User Manual User Manual 2.2.2 Inverter Installation NOTE: Step 6 Inverter Installation. The type B RCD must be installed on the backup port of the system according to local regulations . Step 4 Remove the debris baffle and secure the battery to the wall with screws and gaskets. Gasket ST6.3*50 Figure 14 Inverter Installation...
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User Manual User Manual Step 8 Please make AC cables on site. c. Unscrew the swivel nut from the threaded sleeve and thread the swivel nut and threaded sleeve over the AC cable. Step 8-1 Please follow the AC cable requirements below. For backup connection, 12AWG or 4mm²...
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User Manual User Manual Step 8-2 (8) Use tool to clamp the AC wiring terminal and wire rod; screw the nut, but do not Connect the Backup and Grid cables in advance according to the connector tighten it. Make sure that the cable is free to pass through the waterproof components. mode, and connect them to the Backup and Grid board connectors in turn.
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User Manual User Manual Step 9 Step10 Connect the BAT communication cable of the cable box from Step 13 to the Connect the power cables of the bottom battery from Step 4 to the sideterminals of the top battery. Make sure that red connects to red and black connects toblack. topmost battery at the right side.
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User Manual User Manual Step11 Step13 Commissioning of the energy storage system Close the battery covers and connect the PV-MC4 connectors to the system (connection on both sides). Also, connect all AC cables, the meter communications cable After the installation of the energy storage system completed, in order to ensure the normal METER, and the Ethernet cable LAN.
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User Manual User Manual The electricity meter should be mounted and connected at the grid transition point (feed-in DRED means demand response enable device. The AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 required inverter point) so that it can measure the grid reference and feed-in power. need to support demand response mode(DRM).
User Manual User Manual Description Description RS485-A RS485-B METER+DRY port Note: Description Description 1.The Smart Meter(ADW300W or SDM630MCT are suggested.) with CT is already configured; DRY contact Input signal please do not change any settings on the Smart Meter. DRY contact RS485-B 2.One Smart Meter can be used with only one inverter.
User Manual User Manual 2.8 Single Line Diagram The single line diagrams of DC-, AC- and Hybrid-coupled sysyem are as below: Normal Load BACKUP Load Hybrid Inverter Back up Normal Load Switch BACKUP Load Grid Grid Meter Grid Switch Hybrid Inverter Back up PV Switch Switch...
User Manual User Manual System Operation Step 6: Open the battery switch cover and turn on the battery switch on the cable box of inverter.. 3.1 Switch On Step 7: Close the battery switch cover and the outer shell of the cable box.. When turning on the system, it is very important to follow the steps below to prevent damage to the system.
1. If fire occurs when charging batteries, if it is safe to do so, disconnect the battery pack When the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT energy storage system appears to be running abnormally, you can circuit breaker to shut off the power to charge.
User Manual User Manual 0x340 BYTE 6,7 BIT14 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Protection Comment (The positive and negative Off Off Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Selection Reverse Polarity are reversed)
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User Manual User Manual Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Comment Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Selection Level 1 Level 2...
User Manual User Manual 4.3 Configuration Menus Overview CT self-check steps: Step 1: Open the external CT wiring port, the arrow points to the direction of the power grid, put the wire into the external CT card slot, and buckle the buckle. Menu Menu Menu...
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User Manual User Manual Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Comment Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection...
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User Manual User Manual Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Comment Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection...
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User Manual User Manual Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Comment Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection...
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User Manual User Manual Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Comment Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection...
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User Manual User Manual Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Comment Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection...
User Manual User Manual Battery Storage and Recharging Stick Logger Quick Guide 5.1 Battery storage requirements 6.1 Download APP 1. Storage environment requirements: Step 1: Scan the QR Code on the right side and download the APP. –Ambient temperature: -10℃~45℃; recommended storage temperature: 20℃~30℃; –Relative humidity: 0%RH~95%RH(No condensation);...
User Manual User Manual 6.3 Logger Status READY 6.3.1 Check Indicator light Fault Description Fault Cause Solution READY Lights Implication Status Description(All lights are single green lights.) 1. Light off: Fail to connect to the router. 1. Connection betw- 1.Check the connection between stick 2.
User Manual User Manual 6.5Usage Methods and Notices for Reset Button SOLARMAN Smart APP 6.5.1 Usage methods and key-press descriptions for reset button 7.1 Registration Key-press Status Description Light Status Go to SOLARMAN Smart and register. Click "Register" and create your account here. Short press 1s SMARTLINK rapid networking status.
User Manual User Manual 7.4 Network Configuration Step 2:Connect to AP network Click "Go to connect" and find the right "AP_XXXXX" network (XXXXX refers to logger SN).If After the logger is added, please configure the network to ensure normal operation.Go the password is required, you can find the password on the logger body.Go back to to "Plant Details"-"Device List", find the target SN and click "Networking".
User Manual User Manual Alarm Code And Error Code BMS Program Update Fail CT Reverse 8.1 Alarm code Grid VoltLock Fail English description Codes PV off Grid Volt Low System Reset Grid Volt High 8.2 Error code Grid Frequency Low Grid Frequency High English description Codes...
User Manual User Manual Fault Diagnosis And Solutions Types Codes Solutions The inverter is easy to maintain. When you encounter the following problems, please refer to (1) Check the input mode setting is correct. the Solutions below, and contact the local distributor if the problem remains unsolved. The (2) Disconnect the PV input, restart the inverter and wait PV Input Short following table lists some of the basic problems that may occur during the actual operation as...
User Manual User Manual Types Codes Solutions (1) Restart the inverter and wait until it functions normally. Fan Fault (2) Contact customer service if error warning continues. (1) Please contact the distributor. INV Abnormal (1) Restart the inverter and wait until it functions normally. (1) Please contact the distributor.
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Maximum Continuous Output Power 8800VA 11000VA 13200VA Safety(Cell) IEC 62619、UL 1973、UN 38.3 Max. Output Fault Current 102Apeak Grid Port Inrush Current Less than 22Apeak Model E8KT E10KT E12KT Grid Port Overcurrent Protection PV terminal 1100Vd.c. Vmax. PV Rated Voltage 230/400Vac Rated Voltage 720Vd.c.
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User Manual User Manual Table 10.1 Grid specification (single-phase) Topology High Frequency Isolation Cooling Natural Convection Output Voltage Output Frequency Grid Boot wait time(S) Specification Range (Vac) Range (Hz) Display LCD/APP China 187-252 49.5-50.2 Communication Interface RS485/CAN2.0/WIFI/4G Germany 184-264 47.5-51.5 Max.
User Manual User Manual Routine Maintenance 11.2 Notes After the equipment is out of operation, please pay attention to following notes while maintaining : 11.1 Maintenance Plan Related safety standards and specifications should be followed in operation and Check if wire connections are loose. maintenance.
User Manual Quality Assurance When product faults occur during the warranty period, Company or his partner will provide free service or replace the product with a new one. Evidence During the warranty period, the customer shall provide the product purchase invoice and date.
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