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T-BAT LR25 T-BAT LR36 User Manual www.solaxpower.com...
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About This Manual Scope of Validity This manual is an integral part of T-BAT Series. It describes the installation, electrical connection, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of the product. Please read it carefully before operating. Battery Module T-BAT LR25 T-BAT LR36 Note: In the case of rack or cabinet installation, the whole battery system contains battery module(s) and rack (or cabinet).
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Conventions The symbols that may be found in this manual are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, DANGER will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury.
Table of Contents Safety ......................1 1.1 General Safety ........................1 1.2 General Safety Precautions ....................2 1.3 Battery Handling Guide....................2 1.4 Response to Emergency Situations ................3 Product Overview ..................5 2.1 System Description ......................5 2.2 Appearance .........................5 2.2.1 Weight and Dimensions ..................6 2.2.2 Battery Module (T-BAT LR25/ T-BAT LR36) ...........8 2.2.3 Indicators ........................10 2.2.4 Symbols on the Label ..................13 2.3 Features ..........................14...
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7.2 Communication Connection (connecting to inverter) ..........50 7.3 Details of Cables ........................52 7.4 Wiring Procedure .......................54 7.4.1 Wiring Procedure about Rack Installation .............54 7.4.2 Wiring Procedure about Cabinet Installation ..........58 7.4.3 Wiring Procedure about Wall Mounting ............63 System Commissioning ................67 8.1 Checking before Power-on ....................67 8.2 Powering on the System ....................67 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............68...
And the safety instructions in this document are only supplements to local laws and regulations. SolaX shall not be liable for any consequences caused by the violation of the storage, transportation, installation, and operation regulations specified in this document, including, but not limited to: •...
Safety General Safety Precautions • Overvoltage or wrong wiring may damage the battery module and cause combustion which may be extremely dangerous; • Leakage of electrolytes or flammable gas may be occurred due to any type of product breakdown; • Do not install the battery module in places where flammable and combustible materials are stored, and in which an explosive atmosphere is present;...
Safety penetrating with a sharp object. Otherwise, it may cause a fire or leakage of electrolytes; • DON'T touch the device if liquid spill on it. There is a risk of electric shock; • DON'T step on the packaging or the device may be damaged; •...
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DON'T use the submerged battery module again, and contact the qualified personnel for assistance. • DO contact SolaX immediately for assistance if the user suspects that the battery module is damaged. WARNING! • Do not crush or impact battery, and always dispose of it according to relevant safety regulations.
Product Overview System Description A battery module is a type of electrical battery which can charge or discharge loads. There are three installation options, such as rack installation, cabinet installation, and floor mounting, that a user can select from. Appearance Even if the silkscreen on different models of battery modules (T-BAT LR25 and T-BAT LR36) is different, the final installation effect drawing is the same.
Product Overview 2.2.1 Weight and Dimensions Table 2-2 Weight and Dimension of Battery Module Battery Module (T-BAT LR25) Battery Module (T-BAT LR36) Length (mm) 442.00 442.00 Width (mm) 430.00 430.00 Height (mm) 130.00 130.00 Net weight (kg) 28.00 32.00 442 mm 481 mm Figure 2-2 Dimension: Battery module (T-BAT LR25/ T-BAT LR36) Table 2-3 Weight and Dimension of Rack and Cabinet...
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Product Overview 448 mm 32 mm Figure 2-4 Dimension: Rear support 426.5 mm Figure 2-5 Dimension: Metal plate 600 mm Figure 2-6 Dimension: Cabinet...
Product Overview 2.2.2 Battery Module (T-BAT LR25/ T-BAT LR36) A B C D Figure 2-7 Battery module (T-BAT LR25/ T-BAT LR36) Table 2-4 Description of ports and keys Item Description Grounding port: Connect to the grounding port of the battery module or BMS. “DIP Switch”: Realize battery's parallel function (a reserved function).
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Product Overview DIP Switch A DIP Switch is actually a set of small manual electronic switches that are designed to be packaged with other circuits. It is currently equipped with the battery module. The location of the DIP switch and the factory defaults are shown as below. Figure 2-8 DIP Switch Default Configuration Terminal resistance...
Product Overview 2.2.3 Indicators The power indicators show the current battery percentage. There are six indicators on the battery module, one status light and five SOC power indicators. Status Light SOC power indicators 100% SOC1 SOC2 SOC3 SOC4 SOC5 Figure 2-10 Indicators Table 2-5 Definition of indicators Status Description...
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Product Overview NOTICE! • The function of Self Test will be performed when users turn the system on, with a duration of 10 seconds. In the meantime, the status light will remain on solid yellow light, and the SOC power indicators will remain on solid yellow light based on their actual remaining capacity.
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Product Overview Table 2-7 Indicator information while discharging SOC value Status light SOC1 SOC2 SOC3 SOC4 SOC5 Flashing SOC ≥ 80% Light on Light on Light on Light on Light on green light Flashing SOC ≥ 60% Light on Light on Light on Light on Light off...
Product Overview 2.2.4 Symbols on the Label Table 2-8 Description of symbols Symbol Description CE mark. The rechargeable battery complies with the requirements of the applicable CE guidelines. TUV certified. RCM certified. UKCA mark. The rechargeable battery complies with the requirements of the applicable UKCA guidelines.
Product Overview Features The T-BAT SYS-LR is one of the most advanced energy storage systems on the market today, using state-of-the-art technology, and having the characteristics of high reliability and convenient control. Characteristics are shown as follows: • 90% DOD; •...
Transportation and Storage If the rechargeable battery are not put into use immediately, the transportation and storage requirements needs to be met: Transportation • Observe the caution signs on the packaging of battery before transportation. • Pay attention to the weight of the rechargeable battery. Be cautious to avoid injury when carrying battery module (T-BAT LR25) (net weight: 28 KG) or battery module (T-BAT LR36) (net weight: 31 KG).
Preparation before Installation Selection of Installation Location The installation location selected for the rechargeable battery is quite critical in the aspect of the guarantee of machine safety, service life and performance. • It has the IP20 ingress protection, which do not allow it to be installed outdoor; •...
Preparation before Installation -20℃ -+53℃ IP20 5-95%RH No direct sunlight No rain exposure No snow lay up Near combustibles Direct sunlight Rain exposure Snow lay up Near antenna 4.1.2 Installation Carrier Requirement The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the product and the support surface for installation must be made of a non-flammable material.
Preparation before Installation 4.1.3 Clearance Requirement To guarantee proper heat dissipation and ease of disassembly, the minimum space around the rechargeable battery must meet the standards indicated below. • In the case of rack installation and cabinet installation, a distance between 200 and 300 mm wide shall be provided on both sides of the device.
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Preparation before Installation Dimension unit: mm 40 to 200 250 to 300 > 310 250 to 300 The first battery module The second battery module Wall mounting Figure 4-1 Clearance requirement...
Preparation before Installation Tools Requirement Installation tools include but are not limited to the following recommended ones. If necessary, use other auxiliary tools on site. Hammer drill Cross screwdriver Measuring tape Marker Rubber mallet Heat gun Torque wrench Ø8 mm Heat shrink tubing Metal pry Wire stripper Crimping tool for RJ45...
Unpacking and Inspection The number of cartons will be different due to different modes of mounting. Therefore, please check whether the number of cartons received are correct before unpacking. For details, please refer to the following table. Table 5-1 Number of cartons Number of cartons Battery module ×...
Unpacking and Inspection Unpacking • The rechargeable battery undergoes 100% testing and inspection before shipping from the manufacturing facility. However, transport damage may still occur. Before unpacking the rechargeable battery, please verify that the model and outer packing materials for damage, such as holes and cracks. •...
Unpacking and Inspection Scope of Delivery One Battery Module (T-BAT LR25/T-BAT LR36 × 1) M6*16 Cross external hexagon screw Battery module Document Table 5-1 Packing list of battery module (T-BAT LR25/ T-BAT LR36) Item Quantity Battery module 1 pc M6*16 Cross external hexagon screw 4 pcs Document 1 pc...
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Unpacking and Inspection Accessories Kit for Cabinet Installation (additional purchase is required) Cross external hexagon screw L-shaped transverse plate Cassette nut Table 5-3 Packing list of accessories kit for cabinet installation Item Quantity L-shaped transverse plate 2 pcs Cross external hexagon screw 4 pcs Cassette nut 8 pcs...
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Unpacking and Inspection Accessories Kit for Wall Mounting (additional purchase is required) Grounding cable Power cable (red) Communication cable Power cable (black) M4*8 Phillips Expansion screw L-shaped wall bracket countersunk head screw Transverse plate Table 5-5 Packing list of accessories kit for wall mounting Item Quantity Power cable (black) (700 mm)
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Unpacking and Inspection Accessories Kit for Cables (connecting from the battery module to inverter) Ring terminal Power cable (red) Communication cable Power cable (black) Table 5-6 Packing list of accessories kit for cables Item Quantity Power cable (black) (2000 mm) 1 pc Power cable (red) (2000 mm) 1 pc...
Mechanical Installation Installation Options There are three installation options are available, with details as follows: Option A Option B Rack installation Option C Cabinet installation Wall amounting Figure 6-1 Installation options NOTICE! • The option of rack installation may withstand up to seven battery modules. •...
Mechanical Installation Installation Procedure WARNING! • Only the qualified personnel can perform the mechanical installation following the local standards and requirements. • Check the existing power cables or other piping in the wall to prevent electric shock or other damage. CAUTION! •...
Mechanical Installation 6.2.1 Installation Procedure with Rack NOTICE! • Regarding the rack, users may purchase from our company. • The following steps take seven battery modules as an example. Step 1: Assemble the rack. Determine the front-side and rear-side supports, and then place them on the ground.
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Mechanical Installation Step 2: Gently place the battery module into the assembled rack, and correctly install and tighten M6 screws (× 4) ( Tightening torque: 4-5 N·m ) . NOTICE! • It is recommended that the battery rack be installed against the wall for stability. Front side Rear side Figure 6-4 Placing the battery module into the rack...
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Mechanical Installation Step 3: Placing another front-side and rear-side supports, and correctly install and tighten cap nuts (× 4) to secure supports (Tightening torque: 4-6 N·m). Figure 6-6 Placing front-side and rear-side supports 4-6 N·m Figure 6-7 Tightening cap nuts...
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Mechanical Installation Step 4: Insert the metal plate into the location holes on the grooves. Figure 6-8 Placing the metal plate Step 5: Gently place the second battery module into the assembled rack, and correctly install and tighten M6 screws (× 4) (Tightening torque: 4-5 N·m). M6 ×...
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Mechanical Installation Step 6: Follow the above steps 3 to 5 to place the remaining battery modules. And up to seven battery modules can be installed. NOTICE! • Don't forget insert and tight cap nuts after placing the supports and the last battery module.
Mechanical Installation CAUTION In case the battery module(s) need(s) to be maintained, please do as follows: • If the entire device needs to be replaced, strictly follow the reverse order of the installation procedure to remove the rack and battery modules from top to down. •...
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Mechanical Installation Step 2: Correctly insert cassette nuts into the fix rails via proper use of a metal pry. Front side Rear side Fix rail Cassette nut The No. 1 refers to the first hole from rear to front; The No. 2 refers to the second hole from rear to front; The No.
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Mechanical Installation Step 3: Insert the cassette nuts into the mounting rails every 3U, with totalling 14 cassette nuts per mounting rail. The distance between two mounting rails on one side shall not exceed 330 mm. Front side Rear side Mounting rail <...
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Mechanical Installation Step 4: Insert the cassette nuts into the holes on the mounting rails facing the cabinet door, with totalling 28 cassette nuts per mounting rail. 1. Insert the first cassette nut into the hole at the bottom of the mounting rail; 2.
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Mechanical Installation NOTICE! • Only two mounting rails facing the cabinet door shall be inserted the cassette nuts, with a total of 28 nuts per mounting rail. • 1U = 4.445 cm Step 5: Attach the l-shaped transverse support, and make the holes on the l-shaped transverse plate align with the cassette nuts inserted at step 2.
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Mechanical Installation NOTICE! • Please make sure that the two mounting rails on the same side are at the same level. • The two location holes on the l-shaped transverse support are long, please attach M6 screws at the end of the holes near the mounting rail. Step 6: After all l-shaped transverse supports are secured, attach the assembled mounting rails into the cabinet, and correctly install and tighten M6 screws (×...
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Mechanical Installation NOTICE! • The cassette nuts must be inserted before installing the assembled mounting rails. • Please make sure that the four mounting rails are at the same level. • The screws to fasten the mounting rail and fix rail are delivered with the cabinet. Four M6 screws shall be attached and tightened per fix rail.
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Mechanical Installation Step 8: Repeat step 6 to place the remaining battery modules. See figure below. Step 7 Step 7 Figure 6-19 Placing battery modules NOTICE! • Please prevail in kind.
Mechanical Installation 6.2.3 Wall Mounting Step 1: Attach the l-shaped wall brackets and transverse plate together, and correctly insert and tighten M4 screws (× 4) (Tightening torque: 1.2-2.2 N·m). Cylindrical plastic bubble spirit level M4 × 8 1.2-2.2 N·m Figure 6-20 Securing l-shaped wall brackets and transverse plate Step 2: Attach the assembled wall bracket to the wall, and make sure that it is level via the cylindrical plastic bubble spirit level on the transverse plate.
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Mechanical Installation NOTICE! • At least 310 mm of the distance from the bottom of the l-shaped wall bracket to the ground must be reserved. • When installing the first and last battery modules, the distance from the battery modules to either the left or right wall shall be between 250 and 300 mm. Step 3: Remove the assembled wall bracket, and then drill four holes at a depth of more than 90 mm in the concrete wall by using a Drill (Ø12 mm).
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Mechanical Installation Step 4: Correctly insert and tighten expansion screws (× 4) to secure the assembled wall bracket (Tightening torque: 20-25 N·m). 20-25 N·m Figure 6-23 Tightening expansion screw NOTICE! • Please make sure that it is level via the cylindrical plastic bubble spirit level on the transverse plate.
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Mechanical Installation Step 5: Gently place the battery module on the assembled wall bracket and align the holes. Front side Figure 6-24 Placing battery module NOTICE! • For aesthetic purposes, it is recommended that the rear side of the battery module be against the wall.
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Mechanical Installation Step 6: Correctly insert and tighten M6 screws (×4) to secure the battery module (Tightening torque: 4-5 N·m). Front side M6 × 16 4-5 N·m Figure 6-25 Tightening M6 screws...
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Mechanical Installation Step 7: Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install other battery modules (if any). NOTICE! • Regarding the neighbouring two assembled wall brackets, the distance between the right outside bracket of one and the left outside bracket of the other shall be between 40 and 200 mm.
Wiring Regarding the PE and communication cable, of which one end connects to the inverter, it shall be made before conducting wiring. PE Connection The steps for making PE connection are shown as follows: Step 1: Strip the cable jacket about 8 to 10 mm from the end. 6.4 mm 10 mm²...
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Wiring Step 3: Crimp the terminal, and heat the heat-shrink tubing after it wraps the end of terminal. Figure 7-3 Crimping and heating Step 4: Unscrew the M5 screw, and then connect the assembled grounding cable to the grounding port of the battery module, and then tighten M5 screw (Tightening torque: 2.2-2.5 N·m).
Wiring Communication Connection (connecting to inverter) To ensure normal operation of the battery module and inverter, the communication cable delivered with the Accessories Kit for Cables (connecting from the battery module to inverter) is required to connect RJ45 connector. The specific definition of the communication cable is shown as follows: Table 7-1 Specific definition RS485B RS485A GND...
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Wiring NOTICE! • The communication cable shall have a shield layer.
Wiring Details of Cables Table 7-2 Details of cables Cable Length Purpose For both rack and cabinet installation There are two terminals at both ends: one connects to the "B-" port of a battery 1 pc module, and the other connects to the "B-" Power cable (black) 50 mm port of the neighbouring battery module.
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Wiring For connecting from the battery module to the inverter There are two terminals at both ends: one connects to the "BMS" port of the battery 1 pc module, and the other connects to the Communication cable 2000 mm "BMS" port of the inverter. Two ring terminals can be seen in the Accessories Kit for Cables (connecting from the battery module to the inverter).
Wiring Wiring Procedure WARNING! • Only the qualified personnel can perform the wiring. • Follow this manual to wire connection. The device damage caused by incorrect cabling is not in the scope of warranty. CAUTION! • Use insulated tools and wear individual protective tools when connecting cables. •...
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Wiring Communication cable Power cable (red) Click Power cable Grounding (black) cable Click Communication cable Power cable (red) Figure 7-7 Cable connection between battery modules NOTICE! • Two terminals (see left figure) are equipped at both ends of power cables. Therefore, please press and hold the "Lock button"...
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Wiring Battery Module to Inverter NOTICE! • Regarding the PE connection, please refer to “PE Connection”. • Regarding the communication connection, please refer to “Communication Connection (connecting to inverter)”. • The cables in the following table need to be purchased separately. Table 7-3 Battery module to inverter Cable Length...
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Wiring Power cable (black) Power cable (red) Click Communication cable Grounding cable Figure 7-8 Connecting cables between the battery module and the inverter NOTICE! • A terminal (see left figure) is equipped at one end of power cables. Therefore, please press and hold the "Lock button" while unplugging the power cable.
Wiring 7.4.2 Wiring Procedure about Cabinet Installation Battery Module to Neighbouring Battery Module NOTICE! • The cables in the following table need to be purchased separately. Table 7-4 Battery module to neighbouring battery module Cable Length Purpose "Link in" port to "Link out" port 1 pc Communication cable 100 mm...
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Wiring Communication cable Power cable (red) Click Power cable (black) Power cable (black) Click Grounding cable Power cable (red) Figure 7-9 Cable connection between battery modules NOTICE! • Two terminals (see left figure) are equipped at both ends of power cables. Therefore, please press and hold the "Lock button"...
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Wiring Battery Module to Inverter NOTICE! • Regarding the PE connection, please refer to “PE Connection”. • Regarding the communication connection, please refer to “Communication Connection (connecting to inverter)”. • The cables in the following table need to be purchased separately. Table 7-5 Battery module to inverter Cable Length...
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Wiring Grounding cable Communication cable Click Power cable (red) Power cable (black) Figure 7-10 Connecting cables between the battery module and the inverter...
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Wiring After finishing wiring, these cable shall be through the threading outlet on the top cover. Click Communication cable Power cable (black) Power cable (red) Grounding cable Figure 7-11 Connecting cables between the battery module and the inverter NOTICE! • Two terminals (see left figure) are equipped at both ends of power cables.
Wiring • The connector on the power cable, connected to the inverter, is delivered with the inverter. Regarding the detailed assembly procedure, please refer to the inverter's User Manual • Users should hear the sound of "Click" while unplugging in the power cable. It indicates that the cable connector is properly plugged into the port.
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Wiring Power cable (black) Communication cable Power cable (red) Click Click Grounding cable Power cable Communication cable Grounding cable Figure 7-12 Cable connection between battery modules NOTICE! • Two terminals (see left figure) are equipped at both ends of power cables. Therefore, please press and hold the "Lock button"...
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Wiring Battery Module to Inverter NOTICE! • Regarding the PE connection, please refer to “PE Connection”. • Regarding the communication connection, please refer to “Communication Connection (connecting to inverter)”. • The cables in the following table need to be purchased separately. Table 7-7 Battery module to inverter Cable Length...
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Wiring Click Power cable (black) Power cable (red) Grounding cable Communication cable Inverter Power cable Communication cable Grounding cable Figure 7-13 Connecting cables between the battery module and the inverter NOTICE! • Two terminals (see left figure) are equipped at both ends of power cables.
At this point, release the button. • SolaX recommends starting the system twice before using it for the first time. • A system problem may be encountered while pressing the button frequently. The user may need to wait at least 10 seconds and then try again.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Power off the System Step 1: Press and hold the POWER button. Figure 9-1 Power off WARNING! • After the battery powers off, there will still be the remaining electricity and heat which may cause electric shocks and body burns. Please wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and begin servicing the battery five minutes after power off.
Therefore, when a warning is reported, the inverter will stop working immediately. Contact SolaX Customer Service for further assistance. Please be prepared to describe the details of your system installation and provide the model and serial number of the rechargeable battery.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Code Fault Diagnosis and Solution Total voltage undervoltage: • Make sure that the inverter is connected to the grid and that Total voltage there is successful communication BMS_HVB_LOW_FAULT undervoltage fault between the battery and inverter to ensure that the battery is charged.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Code Fault Diagnosis and Solution Overcurrent charging of BMS: Overcurrent • Restart the BMS. BMS_CHG_OVER_FAULT charging of BMS • Contact the after-sales personnel of our company. AFE communication loss: BMS_AFE_COM_FAULT communication • Contact the after-sales personnel of fault our company.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Code Fault Diagnosis and Solution Inverter does not respond the charging request. Charging request BMS_CHG_REQ_FAULT • Restart the BMS or the inverter. not responded • Contact the after-sales personnel of our company. Communication loss of the BMS: •...
6 months. If the manufacture date of the new one exceeds 6 months, please charge it to around 40%. WARNING! • Only qualified person can perform the maintenance for the rechargeable battery. • Only use the spare parts and accessories approved by SolaX for maintenance.
10 Decommissioning 10.1 Disassembling the Battery WARNING! • When disassembling the battery, strictly follow the steps as below. Step 1: Press the POWER button to shut down the system. Figure 10-1 Pressing button and rotating switch Step 2: Press and hold the lock button on the terminals to unplug the power cables. Press and hold the lock button to remove power cables...
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Decommissioning Step 3: Remove the communication cable. Figure 10-3 Removing communication cable Step 4: Unscrew the screws to remove the grounding cable. 2.2-2.5 N·m Figure 10-4 Removing grounding cable...
Decommissioning 10.2 Packing • Load the battery module into the original packing material if possible. • If the original packing material is not available, you can also use the packing material which meets the following requirements: » Suitable for the weight of product. »...
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