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User Manual of Xcellent Series Email: support@renonpower.com Official website: www.renonpower.com Address: 5900 Balcones Drive STE 100, Austin, TX 78731, United States...
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Revision History Ver. Date Revise contents Reviser 2022.12.08 New Edition Mike, Lam 2023.02.09 Add 2 Inverter Dial Codes. & Jones 2023.05.26 Update the chapter of WIFI Configuration Mike...
Table of Contents 1 Safety Instructions ......................5 1.1 General Safety Precautions ..................5 1.2 Transportation and Storage Precautions .............6 1.3 Installation Precautions .....................6 1.4 Usage Precautions ......................7 1.5 Response to Emergency Situations ............... 8 1.6 Qualified Personnel ....................9 2 Introduction ........................10 2.1 Product features ......................10 2.2 Specifications ......................11 2.3 Interface Information ....................13...
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3.5 Installation ........................26 3.6 Connection of Cable and Power ................27 3.7 Wi-Fi Configuration ....................30 3.8 Parallel connection (Optional) ................35 3.9 Startup and Shutdown Procedure ............... 35 4 Monitoring Screen ......................37 4.1 LCD Screen Introduction ..................37 4.2 Status of SOC, SOH and Upgrading ..............37 4.3 Status of Battery Operation ...................38 4.4 Status of Input or Output Power ................39 4.5 Status of Battery Voltage ..................
1 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions For safety reasons, installer and user are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the contents of this document and all warnings before installation and usage. 1.1 General Safety Precautions ●Please carefully read this manual before any work is carried out on the product, and keep it located near the product for future reference.
● Batteries marked with the recycling symbol must be processed via a recognized recycling agency. By agreement, they may be returned to the manufacturer. 1.2 Transportation and Storage Precautions ●The batteries must be transported according to UN3480, they must be packed according to packaging requirements of Special Regulation 230 of IMDG CODE (40-20 Edition) for maritime transport, and P965 IA for air transport (SOC less than 30%).
ventilation. ●Do not install the product in living area of dwelling units or in sleeping units other than within utility closets and storage or utility spaces. ● If the Product is installed in a garage or carport, ensure there is adequate clearance from vehicles.
●The default temperature range over which the battery can be discharged is -4 ℉ (-20 ℃ ) to 122 ℉ (50 ℃ ). Frequently discharge the battery in high or low temperature may deteriorate the performance and life of the battery pack. ●The default temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 32℉...
1.6 Qualified Personnel The installation guide part described herein is intended for use by skilled staff only. A skilled staff is defined as a trained and qualified electrician or installer who has all the following skills and experience: ●Knowledge of battery' specification and properties. ●Knowledge of the installation of electrical devices.
The Xcellent series is good looking. It is suspended on the wall in daily usage. User can check status of battery from the 7 inches screen on Xcellent. 2.1 Product features ●With a DC-DC converter inside, users can extend or change battery modules...
2.3 Interface Information Figure 1.4.1 Power button of left side Figure 1.4.2 Battery ports of right side Port Port On/Off Inverter Dial Switch Link-in Parallel Communication Port Address Dial Switch Link-out Parallel Communication Port Debug Port Inverter Communication Port (RJ45) Power Positive Inverter Communication Port (connector) Power Negative...
2.3.1 On/Off The power button is at the bottom of the left side of the battery, press it once to power on the battery, and press it again to power off. 2.3.2 Link-in Parallel Communication Port Terminal type: RJ45 Usage: communicate with the last battery when parallel used. Port definitions RJ45 Pin Function...
Address configure input + One switch power on and Automatic address configuration functions are disabled by default, contact us for support if you need these functions. 2.3.3 Link-out Parallel Communication Port Terminal type: RJ45 Usage: communicate with the next battery when parallel used. Port definitions RJ45 Pin Function...
Inverter.CANGND Inverter.RS485-GND Inverter.CANH Inverter.CANL 2.3.5 Inverter Communication Port (connector) Terminal type: 6-Pin terminal block Usage: reserved for direct connection with inverter, same function as the RJ45 port (chapter " Inverter Communication Port (RJ45)"), only one of these two need to be used, leave it open if not used. Defined as below: 6pin Terminal Usage...
(No Connection) 2.3.7 Function Dial Switch Use this dial switch to match the communication impedance, should set as below: Optimize and enhance the communication between the batteries. Code Dial Code Switch Position Definition When used as single battery. When used in a parallel system and not being the first or last battery.
Goodwe_LV Studer_Xtender Victron_color control SMA_LV Sermatec_LV Sofar_LV DEYE Growatt_SPF Growatt_SPH&SPA Must MEGAREVO 2.3.9 Address Dial Switch 1) Use this Dial Switch to set the address of each battery and then turn on to activate the system when it needs to be in parallel with other battery units. 2) When the system only has one battery set, dial the address to 1.
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5) The illustration of dialing as shown below: Code Dial Switch Position Definition Set as battery 1 (communicate with inverter by this battery) Set as battery 2 Set as battery 3 Set as battery 4 Set as battery 5 Set as battery 6 Set as battery 7 Set as battery 8 Set as battery 9...
Set as battery 21 Set as battery 22 Set as battery 23 Set as battery 24 Set as battery 25 Set as battery 26 Set as battery 27 Set as battery 28 Set as battery 29 Set as battery 30 Set as battery 31 Set as battery 32 2.3.10 Debug Port...
Debug.CANL 2.3.11 Power Positive Terminal type: Terminal for 70 mm² power cable Usage: connect to inverter’s positive terminal. 2.3.12 Power Negative Terminal type: Terminal for 70 mm² power cable Usage: connect to inverter’s negative terminal. 2.3.13 Reset Button Press this button for 3s to set the battery to sleep mode, press it again to wake up, also user can restore battery’s factory setting by pressing down this reset button for 6s.
3 Installation and Usage 3.1 Safe Handling Guide 3.1.1 Familiar with the product Be careful when unpacking the system. The product is heavy. Don't lift them with a pole. The weight of the modules can be found in the chapter "Specifications".
3.1.4 Safety gear It is recommended to wear the following safety gear when dealing with the product: Insulated gloves Safety goggles Safety shoes 3.2 System Premeasurement The battery required adequate clearance for installation, cabling and airflow. The minimum clearance for system configuration is given below.
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Installation between battery and inverter Connect both the positive and negative power lines of the inverter and battery, • according to the setting of the circuit breaker(Refer to the picture as below). 3.2.1 Install the battery and inverter • Please note, the cable from circuit breaker to inverter is not provided. •...
After receiving the product, please unpack the boxes, and check product and packing list first, if product is damaged or lack of parts, please contact with the local retailer. Here is the Xcellent Series Packing List: Item Specification Usage Diagram...
Embedded M10*100 Fix battery on the wall Screw Power SC25-8 to SC25-8, Connect positive of battery Cable-Positiv 60inches (1.5m), red to inverter Power SC25-8 to SC25-8, Connect negative of Cable-Negati 60inches (1.5m), black battery to inverter Reserved for DIY power Terminal SC25-8 wire...
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2) Screw the mounting panel up by three given embedded screws. Make sure the screws are fixed tightly. 3) Put Xcellent on the mounting panel. Figure 3.5.2 Put Xcellent on the mounting panel 4) The grounding point of the battery is at the back side, connect it with a ground wire as the graph shows below, follow the regulations of the area where the product being installed.
3.6 Connection of Cable and Power 1) Remove the side panel. Figure 3.6.1 Side view of Xcellent 2) Set the address dial code (Addr. SET) of battery as code 1, set its function dial code (Function SET) as code 4 and set its inverter dial code (INV. SET) to the corresponding inverter's code.
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Figure 3.6.3 Mount back the side panel 6) Turn on the battery by pressing the power button. Check whether errors or warning occur on the screen. Figure 3.6.4 Power button...
3.7 Wi-Fi Configuration Set the inverter dial code (INV SET) to 63(111111) as shown below before Wi-Fi configuration. 1) Download and install RENON APP from Google or Apple Store by searching Renon Smart. Figure 3.7.1. Install RENON APP 2) You may acquire the Register Code from your installer for new account registration.
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Figure 3.7.3. Start the APP & Create an account & Sign in 3) Turn to the page account then click the Network, following by the instruction of network setting for WIFI configuration. Figure 3.7.3. Network Setting 4) Connect your mobile phone to the WI-FI hotspot from the master controller which SSID is same as controller's serial number (SN) and the password is 12345678.
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Wi-Fi symbol on screen shine periodicity or not. Figure 3.7.4. Connecting WIFI Hotspot of Product 5) Enter the SSID and password of your private WI-FI for connecting master controller to your private WI-FI. Make sure the Wi-Fi symbol on screen will shine constantly.
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Figure 3.7.6. Create A New Plant 8) Click the confirm button to create your plant and all your products will show up as their SN, select proper products and confirm. Figure 3.7.7. Manage Your Plant & Confirm Your Products...
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9) Now you can manage your products in the APP, and you can also manage them in Website, ask your installer for the site URL. Figure 3.7.8. Manage Your Products 10) After the product is connected to Wi-Fi, the running status, real-time power, daily power consumption and cumulative power of the product can be monitored in real time on the network platform or mobile APP.
11) Set the inverter dial code to match the inverter brand after Wi-Fi configuration finished (Please refer to the chapter 2.3.3 Inverter Dial Switch). 3.8 Parallel connection (Optional) If user needs to set up a system more than one Xcellent, user can set up a parallel system.
5)Please note, the cable from circuit breaker to inverter is not provided. 6)For Australian market, to comply with AS/NZS 5139 an a overcurrent protection and isolation device between each parallel battery. 7)The BMS of each battery has the function of current monitoring, temperature monitoring, active protection.
4 Monitoring Screen 4.1 LCD Screen Introduction Figure 1.3.1 LCD Screen Introduction Instructions Status of SOC, SOH and Upgrading Status of Battery Operation Status of Input or Output Power Status of Battery Voltage Status of Version and Accumulated Discharge Energy 4.2 Status of SOC, SOH and Upgrading 1) The percent number displays current SOC when underneath SOC sign lights on and current SOH when underneath SOH sign lights on, respectively.
The percentage indicates the progress of the upgrade. 3) Two layers of cyclic annular graph show SOC and SOH of battery respectively. Inner layer is for SOH and outside one is for SOC. The table given below indicates specific details for each. Cyclic Annular Graph Status SOC=0% No joint shows on.
2) Inverter Connection (for future use) “INVERTER CONNECTION” sign indicates the status of connection between inverter and battery. It will show on when the connection is proper. Otherwise, it will be off. Note: It is designed for future use. 3) Wi-Fi Connection Symbol The symbol will show on constantly when Wi-Fi connection is good.
parameter is normal or there is no abnormal heating. 3) Fully charge and discharge the battery system every 3 months. 4) Clean the battery modules with a dry rag once a month. 5.2 Troubleshooting The table given below also helps user to address the failure accurately. Phenomenon Possible Causes of Failure Try to charge the battery by the activation charging function...
Check whether SOC is lower than the shutdown value of the inverter. Check the battery low or high temperature protection alarm. Check the over current protection alarm. Check the battery refer to the definition of the error or Error or Alarm shown on the screen warming codes.
the temperature is below 55℃ and then try to discharge battery. Make sure the battery’s temperature shown on the inverter or the APP is above 0℃, otherwise turn off the battery till Low temp charge protection the temperature is above 0℃ and then try to charge battery.
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Restart the battery and check whether the problem is Battery voltage sensor malfunction solved. Restart the battery and check whether the problem is Heating function failure solved. Check whether the function dial switch is set Communication between controller according to the user manual. and battery failure Restart the battery.
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