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Generac Power Systems PWRcell M3 Installation And Owner's Manual

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Generac PWRcell
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
Register your Generac product at:
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  • Page 1 Installation and Owner’s Manual ® Generac PWRcell Battery 012633 WARNING Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209b) Register your Generac product at: https://pwrfleet.generac.com...
  • Page 2 Use this page to record important information about your Generac Product Record the information found on your unit data label on Operation and Maintenance: Proper maintenance and this page. See Specifications. care of the energy storage system ensures a minimum number of problems and keeps operating expenses at a When contacting an Independent Authorized Service minimum.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing Rear Modules ..........26 Section 2: General Information Installing Grounding Tabs .........26 Installing Front Modules ..........26 PWRcell Battery Naming Convention ....7 Installing Module Spacer (PWRcell M3 and PWRcell M5 Specifications ............8 only) ................26 Battery Module Technical Data ......9 Installing Retention Clips ...........27 Operating Temperature Ranges ........10...
  • Page 4 Cleaning Intake Filter ..........43 Cleaning Outlet Vent ..........44 Service ..............44 Decommissioning ..........44 Decommissioning Plan..........44 Battery Recycling ............44 Section 9: Wiring Diagrams PWRcell M3 ............45 PWRcell M4 ............46 PWRcell M5 ............47 PWRcell M6 ............48 Owner’s Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...

  • Page 5: Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information

    Safety Rules & General Information Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Introduction not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe- This installation manual provides instructions and cifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others and recommendations for installing and commissioning the does not render the equipment unsafe.

  • Page 6: General Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information General Hazards • Connecting the PWRcell system to the electric util- DANGER ity grid must only be done after receiving prior approval from the utility company. Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must • Only competent, qualified personnel should install, always comply with applicable codes, standards, laws operate, and service this equipment.

  • Page 7: Electrical Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information Electrical Hazards DANGER WARNING Electrocution. Never connect this unit to the electrical Electrocution. Refer to local codes and standards for safety equipment required when working with a live system of any building unless a licensed electrician electrical system.

  • Page 8: Battery Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information Battery Hazards Fire Hazards WARNING WARNING Fire hazard. Never attempt to fight a fire yourself. Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Evacutate the building and contact emergency services. Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause Inform dispatcher that lithium-ion batteries are in the burns and blindness.

  • Page 9: General Rules

    Safety Rules & General Information General Rules Standards Index DANGER WARNING Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always Loss of life. This product is not intended to comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and be used in a critical life support application. regulations.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Rules & General Information Safety Precautions Symbols Warning symbols are used to warn of the conditions that may cause severe injury or damage to equipment. The follow- ing table describes the warning symbols used in the equipment's markings and within this document. This equipment contains high voltage which can cause electric shock resulting in severe injury.

  • Page 11: Section 2: General Information

    General Information Section 2: General Information PWRcell Battery Naming Convention PWRcell OR M3 DCB BATTERY SERIES PRODUCT SERIES PWRcell Series ENCLOSURE TYPE NUMBER OF BATTERY MODULES OR - Outdoor Rated 3 - Three Modules 4 - Four Modules 5 - Five Modules 6 - Six Modules 012634 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    General Information Specifications CAUTION Ensure all battery modules installed in any single PWRcell Battery are the same type (EX or DCB). Connecting different battery types can result in equipment damage. (000731a) PWRcell PWRcell PWRcell PWRcell Description Units Energy Usable Energy Power Nominal Cont.

  • Page 13: Battery Module Technical Data

    General Information Battery Module Technical Data Physical Characteristics DCB Battery EX Battery Width 17.32 ± 0.08in (440 ± 2 mm) Length 17.72 ± 0.08in (450 ± 2 mm) Height 3.30 ± 0.08in (84 ± 2 mm) 3.46 ± 0.08in (88 ± 2 mm) Weight 55.12 ±...

  • Page 14: Operating Temperature Ranges

    General Information 015468 Figure 2-1. Battery Module Deration Curve by Cell Temperature Operating Temperature Ranges Install Site Temperature Restrictions The PWRcell Battery will be able to charge and dis- In areas where the ambient outdoor temperature may charge as expected so long as the cell temperature for extend beyond the specified operating temperature each battery module remains within the Full Performance ranges, the PWRcell Battery should be installed in an...

  • Page 15: Serial Number Location

    General Information Serial Number Location Unit Dimension CAUTION Indoor Installation Dimensions Ensure all battery modules installed in any single PWRcell Battery are the same type (EX or DCB). Connecting different battery types can result in equipment damage. (000731a) Refer to Figure 2-2 to locate serial numbers for the unit (A) and the individual battery modules (B).

  • Page 16: About Pwrcell Battery

    General Information About PWRcell Battery The PWRcell Battery is the storage component of the is directly connected to PV Links (B) and PWRcell PWRcell system. The battery can be used for grid- Battery (C) on DC (REbus) lines (D). To the right of the connected solar applications such as Self Supply, Rate inverter are AC lines: 240 VAC for grid and home loads, Arbitrage, and Clean Backup Power.

  • Page 17: Component Locations

    General Information Component Locations Battery Disconnect Switch DANGER Electrocution. Initiate a system-wide shutdown and turn the PWRcell DC Disconnect Switch OFF on all connected batteries before performing service. Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury, or equipment and property damage.
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  • Page 19: Section 3: Location And Compliance

    Location and Compliance Section 3: Location and Compliance Location and Clearances • If installed in a garage or other location where the battery could be damaged by a vehicle, the battery The Generac PWRcell Battery may be located in suitable must be protected by approved barriers that are interior or exterior locations in accordance with these installed in accordance with local building code.

  • Page 20: Operating Temperature Range And Environmental Requirements

    Location and Compliance Compliance • Do not install where leaves, snow, dirt, sand, or other debris may block the air intake at the base of the unit. DANGER • Do not install where grass, vines, ivy, landscape Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must plantings, or other vegetation may obscure access, always comply with applicable codes, standards, laws block vents, or intrude into the unit.

  • Page 21: Section 4: Installing Pwrcell Battery

    Installing PWRcell Battery Section 4: Installing PWRcell Battery Unboxing Battery Enclosure • Minimum 4 structural fasteners required for foot bracket. Use corrosion protected steel, diameter 1. Lay package on one of the long edges. 1/4 in. 2. Remove top cardboard cap. •...

  • Page 22: Installing Foot Bracket

    Installing PWRcell Battery Installing Foot Bracket tion is achieved by lining up the top edge of foot bracket to the bottom edge of the stands. NOTE: A template is printed on the inside of the battery enclosure packaging and will help locate the holes for both wall and foot brackets.
  • Page 23 Installing PWRcell Battery 3. Insert first fastener in the lower hole of the wall bracket (A) at the mark placed in step 2, leaving it partially loose until bracket is in alignment and plumb. 4. Level wall bracket (A) and double check alignment. Double check measurement of 30 11/16 in (779.2 mm) is the same for the other lower mounting fas- tener in wall bracket (A).

  • Page 24: Battery Knockout Locations

    Installing PWRcell Battery Battery Knockout Locations 1-5/16 in (3.3 cm) 13-3/8 in (34 cm) 57-5/8 in 9-3/8 in (146.3 cm) (23.9 cm) 1-1/4 in (3.12 cm) 42-13/16 in 41-5/8 in (108.7 cm) (105.7 cm) 29-5/8 in (75.18 cm) 012638 Figure 4-8. Battery Knockout Locations Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...

  • Page 25: Placing Chassis Onto Bracket And Leveling Feet

    Installing PWRcell Battery Placing Chassis onto Bracket and Leveling Feet 6. Verify there is minimum 1-3/4 in (4.45 cm) gap between the bottom of the body and the floor. 1. See Figure 4-9. Lift body (A) onto bracket (B). 7. Tighten machine screws to bracket and torque to Keep body tight to the wall while lowering body 13 in-lb (1.47 Nm).

  • Page 26: Note On Dc Wiring And The Nec

    Installing PWRcell Battery Remote Shutdown Switch Connec- To install REbus wiring: tions 1. See 4-11. Install REbus conductors to their Figure terminal blocks: RE+ to red (B), RE- to black (A). NOTE: See Figure 4-12. The STOP terminals ship with 2.

  • Page 27: Connecting Blackstart Battery

    Installing PWRcell Battery • When the switch is in the OPEN or OFF position the remote shutdown will be activated. Switching to the CLOSED or ON position deactivates the remote shutdown. • Installation of an external STOP switch does not 012365 disable the Battery Disconnect Switch mounted on Figure 4-15.

  • Page 28: Module Dimensions

    PWRcell M3 (B), PWRcell M4 (C), PWRcell M5 (D), and PWRcell M6 (E). NOTE: Module spacers (F) are required on PWRcell M3 (B) and M5 (D) configurations. Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...
  • Page 29 Installing PWRcell Battery 012440 Figure 4-19. Battery Module / Spacer Order of Installation Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...

  • Page 30: Installing Rear Modules

    Figure 4-23. Installing Front Battery Modules tabs (L) at the bottom of the module on both sides. 2. Fasten each grounding tab with a M4x8 mm SEMS Installing Module Spacer (PWRcell M3 and screw (M) torque to 13 in-lb (1.47 Nm). PWRcell M5 only) 4-24.

  • Page 31: Installing Retention Clips

    Installing PWRcell Battery 009935 Figure 4-26. Installing Module Spacer (2 of 3) 4. See Figure 4-27. Secure spacer with two M4X8 SEMS screws and torque to 13 in-lb (1.47 Nm). 012641 Figure 4-24. Module Spacer PWRcell Battery modules and upgrade kits can be obtained by contacting Generac Customer Service at 1- 888-436-3722 (1-888-GENERAC),...

  • Page 32: Connecting Com Cables

    Installing PWRcell Battery 4-29. Note that there are three types of 3. Secure retention clip to bracket with a M4X8 mm Figure retainer clips: double retention clips (U), single retention screw and torque to 13 in-lb (1.47 Nm). clips marked O (T) and single retention clips marked X (S).

  • Page 33: Connecting Battery Power Cables

    Installing PWRcell Battery 5. Connect Blue CAT 5 cable to COM OUT port (E). 6. Connect the other end of Blue CAT 5 cable to COM IN port (G) on lower, rear battery module (F). 009941 Figure 4-33. Module COM Cabling (2 of 2) Gray CAT 5 Blue CAT 5 Orange CAT 5...

  • Page 34: Installing Cover

    Installing PWRcell Battery Installing Cover 3. See Figure 4-35. Install loop jumper (C) on every unused power cord connector (D). 1. See Figure 4-37. Place cover (A) upright in front of unit. 2. Verify all cables are tucked in and clear of frame. 3.

  • Page 35: Upgrading Pwrcell Battery

    A module spacer must be installed on any single module shelf. See 10. Add the new battery module(s) to the stack by con- Installing Module Spacer (PWRcell M3 and PWRcell M5 only). necting the battery power harness and appropriate Cat 5 communication cables. See...
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  • Page 37: Section 5: Commissioning

    Commissioning Section 5: Commissioning General Information Configure Battery 1. Using the left or right arrow keys on the inverter NOTE: Register the PWRcell Inverter for commissioning control panel, navigate to the PWRcell Battery at https://pwrfleet.generac.com. device page and press the center button. Before commissioning PWRcell Battery verify all wiring is 2.
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  • Page 39: Section 6: User's Guide Component Locations

    User’s Guide Section 6: User’s Guide Component Locations Communication All communication between REbus devices takes place over the REbus conductors using Power Line Carrier (PLC) communication. No additional communication wiring or equipment is required for communication between a PWRcell Inverter, PV array, and / or other REbus enabled batteries.

  • Page 40: Battery State Of Charge (Soc) Setpoints

    User’s Guide Battery State of Charge (SoC) Setpoints There are four user-adjustable setpoints related to the battery state of charge (SoC): Min Absolute, Max Absolute, Min Reserve, and Max Reserve. These setpoints are adjusted through the inverter control panel. Table 6-2. Battery State of Charge Setpoints Setpoint Behavior Shut off point where the battery stops discharging during a utility service interruption.

  • Page 41: Battery Settings

    User’s Guide Battery Settings Table 6-3. Battery Settings Setpoint Range Default Description Channel for REbus communications. All devices in a system PLM Channel 1 – 12 must use the same channel (except REbus Beacon). Minimum state of charge (SOC) absolute- this is the per- MinSoCAbs 0 –...

  • Page 42: Island Mode

    User’s Guide Island Mode Power Search In the event of a grid outage, the PWRcell Inverter enters DANGER Island Mode. While in Island Mode, the inverter disconnects from the utility grid and powers the building Electrocution. Turn battery disconnect OFF and from the REbus nanogrid.

  • Page 43: System Recovery During A Utility Grid Outage

    User’s Guide System Recovery During a Utility Grid Outage If during a utility service interruption, the PWRcell system stops powering backup loads, refer to Table 6-5. NOTE: Please read sections on Island Mode, Sleep Mode, and Power Search for complete understanding of system performance during a utility grid outage.
  • Page 44 User’s Guide green (or green strobe) to indicate the battery is enabled. The inverter screen should illuminate. At this time, it will be necessary to enable the inverter and other connected REbus devices. NOTE: When a Shutdown is initiated on a PWRcell system in Island mode, all communicating REbus devices will disable and power off.

  • Page 45: Section 7: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Section 7: Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Some common problems are listed in the table below. This information is intended to be a verification that simple causes can be located and fixed. It does not cover all potential issues. Procedures requiring in-depth knowledge or skills should be referred to an Independent Authorized Service Dealer.
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  • Page 47: Section 8: Maintenance

    Maintenance Section 8: Maintenance General Upkeep Inspecting Vents 8-1. Verify intake vent (A) and exhaust vent Figure • Keep the area around the PWRcell Battery neat (B) are clear at all times. and clean at all times. Ensure surrounding area is free of snow, sand, leaves, branches, pet hair, or other debris that could obstruct airflow in or out of the unit.

  • Page 48: Cleaning Outlet Vent

    Li-Ion batteries. Generac Power Systems Inc. recommends that the Blackstart battery condition Battery Recycling...

  • Page 49: Section 9: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Section 9: Wiring Diagrams PWRcell M3 013475 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...

  • Page 50: Pwrcell M4

    Wiring Diagrams PWRcell M4 013476 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...

  • Page 51: Pwrcell M5

    Wiring Diagrams PWRcell M5 013477 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...

  • Page 52: Pwrcell M6

    Wiring Diagrams PWRcell M6 013478 Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery...
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  • Page 56 ©2023 Generac Power Systems, Inc. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 All rights reserved. Waukesha, WI 53189 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written www.generac.com consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc.

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