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- Page 2 Note The information included in this document is accurate at the time of publication. However, the product is subject to change without prior notice. For Australian customers and consumers, the installation of this units should adhere to the requirements of AS 5139 Electrical Installations – Safety of Battery Systems for use with Power Conversion Equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..............................5 Technical Specifications .........................5 Inverter Compatibility with the Giv-Bat8.2 ....................5 Packing List .............................6 General Battery Information ........................7 Installation ..............................8 Wall Mount Installation .........................8 Precautions: During installation and connection of the battery to the inverter ........ 10 Connecting the Battery to the Inverter ....................11 2.3.1... - Page 4 Checking Heat Dissipation ........................30 Cleaning the Battery ..........................30 Checking the DC Switch ........................30 Maintenance – Ventilation and charging the battery ................. 30 Warranty ..............................31 P a g e...
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Page 5: Introduction
Dimension (W*H*D): 480*620*198 (mm) 1.2 Inverter Compatibility with the Giv-Bat8.2 Giv-Bat8.2’sBattery Management System (BMS) is designed to be compatible and used only with the approved GivEnergy and ESA inverters detailed in Table 2 below. Table 2: Application Type Approved Inverter Model New Systems (using approved Hybrid Giv-HY3.6;... -
Page 6: Packing List
1.3 Packing List Item Item Name 51.2V/150Ah Battery Module 6AWG Red Connect Cable2000 mm 6AWG Black Connect Cable 2000 mm RS485 Connect Cable 2300 mm Wall Mount Rack Expansion Screw Battery output Terminations USB disk 2P RS485 Communication Connector 4P RS485 Communication Connector Specification of external DC breaker’s shall be no smaller than 80A P a g e... -
Page 7: General Battery Information
1.4 General Battery Information Item Name Description On/Off System Switch Status RUN (Green) / ALM (Red) Battery BAT + / BAT - DIP Switch for parallel battery configuration Connect to Ground Inverter RS485 2P COM Port to Inverter Battery RS485 4P COM Port for Parallel battery FW Updating (Refer to Capture 1 below for matching the Item numbers above) -
Page 8: Installation
Installation For Australian customers, the installation should adhere to the requirements of AS 5139 Electrical installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment. 2.1 Wall Mount Installation ➢ Wall mounting battery rack and the accessories are supplied together with the battery unit –... - Page 9 ➢ All battery installations should be kept at a minimum distance of 1.5m from any other heat source or device producing heat – excluding other GivEnergy batteries and suitable inverters. ➢ Outdoor application should be suitable for the battery’s IP65 rating. Units require mounting in a cool place (with shading) and not exposed to direct sunlight.
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Page 10: Precautions: During Installation And Connection Of The Battery To The Inverter
2.2 Precautions: During installation and connection of the battery to the inverter ➢ Before connecting the inverter to the battery, you must install a separate DC isolator (not less than 80A) between the inverter and battery. This essential isolator will ensure that the inverter can be securely disconnected during maintenance. Reverse polarity will damage the inverter!!! Please read and comply with all of the following general conditions of installation and use of the battery. -
Page 11: Connecting The Battery To The Inverter
2.3 Connecting the Battery to the Inverter 2.3.1 Battery +/- cable (DC connection) The red and black battery cables (DC) will be connected from the labelled battery terminals (BAT+/BAT-) in the battery unit through the DC circuit breaker to the battery terminals at the inverter, as shown in the Capture’s 3 & 4 below. Refer the following instructions (A to E) for mounting the DC cables to the Battery;- Unscrew the waterproof terminal... -
Page 12: Bms - Rs 485 Communication
Inverter Battery Capture 4: DC connection inside the battery unit 2.3.2 BMS - RS 485 Communication The RS485 cable provided is to be used to link the BMS software between the inverter and battery to enable communications between the devices. The RS485 cable will run from the communications (‘comms’) port of the battery to the port in the inverter. - Page 13 2.3.2.1 Location of the RS485 Communication Port on the Hybrid Inverter. 2.3.2.2 Location of RS485 Communication Port on the AC Couple Inverter. 13 | P a g e...
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Page 14: Grounding Connection
2.3.2.3 Location of the RS485 Communication Port on the Battery Pack. 2.4 Grounding connection The Battery must be grounded by 10mm earthing cable. The grounding point on the battery can be seen in Capture 2.4.1 below. Earthing from the battery to the inverters earth connectors is acceptable. -
Page 15: Connecting Multiple Batteries To The Inverter
2.5 Connecting Multiple Batteries to the Inverter The Giv-Bat8.2 is a modular design enabling up to four battery packs to be connected per inverter. For wiring additional battery packs, see the below Capture 2.5.1 below – diagraming the power cable connection and BMS instructions. Note: An external 2 Pole DC Isolator is required between the parallel connections. - Page 16 Capture 2.5.3: Please also ensure the Dim Switch coding below is set correctly according to the corresponding number of battery packs installed. Capture 2.5.4 below outlines the appropriate number settings for the installation of multiple battery packs. Capture 2.5.4 Dim Switch Settings for Multiple Battery Packs 16 | P a g e...
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Page 17: Battery Start Up/Shut Down Procedure
2.6 Battery start up/shut down procedure 2.6.1 Turning on the battery Before opening the battery, it is necessary to carefully check whether the direct connection between the battery and the inverter is correct. After confirming that there is no error, 1) Close/turn on the DC SWITCH (isolator) 2) Press and hold down the battery’s ON/OFF button to status off (‘System Switch’... -
Page 18: Led Indicators
2.7 LED indicators The LED indicators on the front of the battery will indicate battery’s status (see Table 1) and the (SOC) current charge level (see Table 2). Table 1: LED working status LED Double Colour Power Indicator LED RUN ALM status ●... -
Page 19: Check The Running State Of The Battery
Once the battery and inverter communications have been confirmed as properly connected and functional, ensure both the battery and inverter are switched on. The GivEnergy monitoring portal will display and confirm the correct functioning of the battery. Viewing the monitoring portal will enable you to verify the valid running state of the battery. -
Page 20: Monitoring Features
2.9 Monitoring Features The GivEnergy Monitoring portal will give you real time (every 5 mins) and historical data reporting on the energy relating to the PV generation, household consumption, the battery storage, charging and discharging activity and importing and exporting with the grid. -
Page 21: 1- Configuring The Wifi Module
2.1.1– Configuring the WiFi Module 2.1.2– Powering the WiFi Module Insert the WiFi module into the USB port on the underside of the GivEnergy Hybrid Inverter. The inverter must be powered in order for the setup to take place. If you don’t currently have access to an inverter that is switched on, you may plug it in to a computer like you would any other USB device. -
Page 22: 3- Connecting To The Wifi Module Using Your Computer
2.1.3- Connecting to the WiFi Module using your Computer If the module is flashing, this means that it’s ready to be configured. Open up your list of wireless Networks and find the network with the same name as the serial number of the dongle. Click connect. -
Page 23: 4- Connecting The Wifi Module To The Internet
2.1.4- Connecting the WiFi Module to the Internet Open up a web browser (we recommend Google Chrome) and type in 10.10.100.254. You should be prompted to enter credentials to access this page. By default, the username and password are both ‘admin’. This can be reconfigured later for security, if you or the end user wishes for this to be changed. -
Page 24: 5- Changing The Security Settings On The Wifi Module
2.1.5- Changing the security settings on the WiFi Module Select ‘AP Interface Setting’ on the left of the page. This brings up the page to configure the security settings for the dongle itself. Change the ‘Security Mode’ to WPA2-PSK. Once the box appears, please enter the passcode that will be used to connect to the Dongle in the future. -
Page 25: 6- Checking The Wifi Dongle Is Connected To The Internet
If you wish to change the login username and password for the Dongle, select ‘Device Management’ on the left- hand side. Here you may change ‘Account’ and ‘Password’ for increased security. As with the above, please make sure you write this down if you change it. - Page 26 Once connected, you should be able to connect to the internet as you normally would on another WiFi network. Confirm that the dongle has been currently configured by loading a web page in a web browser (whilst connected to the dongle). 26 | P a g e...
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Page 27: Safety
If the battery catches on fire, do not attempt to extinguish it. In this event, evacuate all people form the vicinity IMMEDIATELY. ➢ If the battery is damaged, please contact the GivEnergy hotline or your dealer for assistance as soon as possible. If it is safe, disconnect the battery at the DC isolator point and using the batteries’... -
Page 28: Shipping
3.4 Handling and Lifting the Battery The GivEnergy Battery unit is heavy – we recommend using suitable lifting equipment when moving and handling the unit. Handling the with the appropriate equipment and/or precautions will prevent unit damage and handler injury. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting There are no user serviceable parts in the battery. Please do not attempt to open the battery unless you are qualified to do so. Contact the GivEnergy Technical Team if you encountered any issues during installation/service/operation. Issue Issue Description Solution Temperature Above 50℃... -
Page 30: Maintenance And Cleaning
The battery must be free from any debris or objects – in particular at the ventilation points of the casing. The only other maintenance activity recommended for the GivEnergy battery is to undertake a complete charge and discharge of the battery (eg from the grid where possible) every six months. - Page 31 It is essential you maintain constant WiFi connection (attached to the compatible inverter) to view the monitoring features on the GivEnergy portal and to maintain warranty coverage. Warranty GivEnergy UK Co and the OEM “JMHing Pty Ltd” (‘Manufacturer’) are jointly the manufacturers of the ‘GivEnergy’...
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