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User Manual Residential Energy Storage Hope 5.5L - A1 Battery System Version: 1.0...
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This document describes the installation, electrical connection, operation, commission, maintenance and troubleshooting of Hope 5.5L-A1 Battery System (hereafter simply put Hope 5.5L). Before installing and operating Hope 5.5L-A1, ensure that you are familiar with product features, functions, and safety precautions provided in this document.
1 Product Overview Product Description Each Hope 5.5L consists of 106Ah cells which form 51.2V voltage battery module and 16 serial connection (1P16S). A single cluster can connect up to 12 batteries in parallel, and expand the capacity to 60KWH. For meeting the needs of home storage power supply, batteries and inverters combined to be home storage solar system.
1.2.2 Introduction to the battery operation panel Figure 2: Introduction to the battery operation panel Location Port Function Turn the battery on and off ON/OFF Display battery alarm status Display running status Display battery SOC status Link-out for multi-cluster in parallel communication; LINK-In/LINK-Out Link-in for multi-cluster in parallel communication inverter CAN communication...
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Battery address setting method, as described in the table: Table 1 address Battery1 Battery2 Battery3 Battery4 Battery5 Battery6 Battery7 Battery8 Battery9 Battery10 Battery11 Battery12 Note: When the battery module is used independently, refer Table 1. When the battery modules are connected in parallel, please refer to Table 1. For other battery modules connected in parallel, see Table 1.
1.3 Function and Introduction Function Description APP Display and Display BMS information and upgrade Upgrade 2 Circuits,with isolation,One for battery parallel communication, one Communication for communication with inverter Battery in Parallel Up to 12 Cells Connected in Parallel SOC Algorithm Dynamic SOC estimation for battery packs Based on different temperature, The evaluation capacity of voltage and SOP Algorithm...
Battery software upgrade Upgrade via USB 1.4.1 Copy the upgrade file into the U disk; Battery off, access U disk; Start the battery and successfully enter the upgrade state, the ALM and RUM two leds will blink for 3 seconds at the same time; The battery LED light flashes in the mode of running horse light, indicating that the upgrade ...
2 Safety Safety information contains in this section must be observed at all times when working on or with batteries. For safety, installers are responsibility to familiarize themselves with this manual and all warnings before installation. 2.1 Application Please read the product manual and the warning signs on the surface of the battery box carefully before using the battery.
2.2.2 Operation and Precautions Do not touch the PACK with wet hands Do not disassemble the PACK without permission Do not crush, drop or puncture the PACK and battery. Dispose the batteries according to local safety regulations ...
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May leak corrosive electrolyte Heavy enough to cause severe injury Keep the Pack away from children Make sure the battery polarity well connected Do not expose to fire Operate as the Manual...
If PACK is flooded or submerged, do not access it. Contact Wet Packs Growatt or distributor for technical assistance immediately. Damaged PACKS are dangerous and must be handled with Damaged special attention. They are no longer suitable for use and PACKS may cause danger to people.
3 Storage and Transportation 3.1 Storage Requirements Place the BATTERY follow the identification on the packing case during storage. Do not put the BATTERY upside down or sidelong. The defective PACK needs to be separated from other Batteries. ...
4 Installation Ensure to read the Guidance before installation in order to understand product information and safety cautions; Operators should be well trained technicians and fully understand the whole photovoltaic system, grid network, working principle and national regional standards; Installers must use insulating tools and wear safety equipment;...
4.2 Installation Required Tools The following tools are required to install the PACK: 5mm Allen key Wrench Screw Driver Multi-meter Tap Measure It is recommended to wear the following safety gear when dealing with the PACK Insulated Glove Safety Goggle Safety Shoes 4.3 Check 4.3.1 Pre-installation Check...
4.4 Installation 4.4.1 Battery Placement Please install indoors and ensure the level of the ground. The maximum quantity of stacking battery pack is 6, only support to horizontally mounted. Make sure the batteries are mounted in the correct orientation. Please refer to the picture below (√...
4.4.3 Single battery installation Make sure the battery is in off mode and the battery breaker is off Ensure there are no tangled cables after battery wiring. Operation Step 1: Fix the ground wire to the ground terminal with an M4 screw, and fix the other end to the inverter.
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When connecting the power cable, make sure the direction of OT terminal is correct. Don’t stack two OT terminals on one power port Figure 6:Single Battery Installation Diagram The battery is not allowed to be wired in the running state, and the battery should all be off before installation Please install the communication line first, then protect the unused ports and USB ports against dust, and finally install the power cable...
4.4.4 Battery pack capacity expansion installation Ensure all batteries are in off mode and battery breakers are off Ensure there are no tangled cables after battery wiring Support up to 12 battery packs connected in parallel to form a 5.5KW expanded energy storage system Operation Step 1: Connect network cable Insert the network cable A into the inverter port of battery 1, and the other end insert into the...
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Figure 7:Installation diagram for capacity expansion 1) The battery is not allowed to be wired in the running state, and the battery should all be off before installation 2)Refer to Figure 7 for power cable wiring 3)Please install the communication line first, then protect the unused ports and USB ports against dust, and finally install the power cable...
4)We recommend installing a circuit breaker between the inverter and the battery. For the specifications of the circuit breaker, we recommend using a molded case circuit breaker with a rated operating voltage greater than 80Vdc and a rated operating current greater than 200A. 4.4.5 Battery pack power expansion installation Make sure all batteries are in off mode and the battery circuit breaker is off...
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Figure 8:Installation diagram for power expansion The battery is not allowed to be wired in the running state, and make sure all batteries are in off mode before installation Refer to Figure 8 for power cable wiring Please install the communication line first, then protect the unused ports and USB ports against dust, and finally install the power cable We recommend installing a circuit breaker between the inverter and the battery.
4.4.6 Battery pack capacity expansion and power expansion installation Ensure all batteries are in off mode and battery breakers are off Ensure there are no tangled cables after battery wiring Support up to 12 battery packs connected in parallel to form a 33KW expanded energy storage system Operation Step 1: Connect the network cable 1.
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Figure 9:Installation diagram for capacity expansion and power expansion Battery 4 Figure 10:Inserting the shorting cap The battery is not allowed to be wired in the running state, and the battery should all be off before installation Refer to Figure 9 for power cable wiring Please install the communication line first, then protect the unused ports and USB ports against dust, and finally install the power cable We recommend installing a circuit breaker between the inverter and the battery.
4.4.7 Stackable Installation with Bracket Support Check and confirm the battery is powered off and battery breakers are turned off before any process. Step 1 Prepare support brackets. Step 2 Set the battery into 2 pcs of brackets from the rear. Step 3 Stack battery packs with brackets and fasten screws.
5 Power on and off the Battery The installation and use of batteries involve much specialized knowledge. Therefore, technicians should be given appropriate technical training and obtain operational certificates in compliance with local laws and regulations. Please ensure technicians have obtained training certificate before operation.
6 Maintenance Guide 6.1 Preparation Tools like safety gloves, cross head driver and socket wrench should be prepared. Turn off and turn on new PACK If the PACK is power-off. Press power button for 1 second to turn on If the PACK is power-on.
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1. There is no safety threat and user should stop using battery. Check if inverter and battery communication terminal is External CAN Communication loss well connected. Communication between inverter and If inverter and PACK cannot failure battery communicate when the communication wire is confirmed well connected, user should contact installer...
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voltage Total voltage over (t=1s) voltage Cell under voltage (t=1s) alarm Cell over voltage alarm (t=1s) Alarm before power (t=1s) Charge over current (t=1s) Discharge over current (t=1s) 1 grade Interior CAN (t=1s) communication failure Large internal and (t=1s) external voltage difference Low charging (t=1s)
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Parallel versions are inconsistent Parallel failure Large voltage difference for internal and external MOS control failure low charging temperature low discharging temperature High charging temperature High discharging temperature Charging over power Discharging over power Same address failure Precharge timeout Precharge short circuit AFE disconnected Cell dropout Temperature dropout...
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disconnection Discharge overcurrent grade 2 MOS high temperature alarm Excessive differential voltage Excessive differential temperature note : Indicates always on t=500ms indicates the flashing interval 500ms t=1s indicates the flashing interval 1s...
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