VOLTIUM ENERGY VE-ESS-R5120 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Page 1 Rechargeable Lithium Battery Operation and Maintenance manual VE-ESS-R5120 Version: V-02...
Page 2 Legal Terms Voltium Energy will retain the copyright of this document, do not extract, copy or translate in any ways without the written permission. Advanced battery for residential application...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content 1. Information .............................. 4 1.1 Validity.............................. 4 1.2 Target Group ........................... 4 1.3 Levels of warning messages ......................4 1.4 Symbol Description ........................5 1.5 Abbreviation Description ....................... 5 2. Safety ................................ 7 2.1 Safety precautions ......................... 7 2.2 Safety instructions .......................... 7 2.2.1 Safety gear ..........................
Page 4: Information
1. Information 1.1 Validity This document is valid for: VE-ESS-R5120 Battery Pack. 1.2 Target Group This document is intended for qualified persons and operators. Only qualified persons are allowed to perform the activities marked in this document with a warning symbol and the caption "Qualified person". Qualified persons must have the following skills: ⚫Knowledge of how lithium iron phosphate batteries work and are operated.
Page 5: Symbol Description
VOLTIUM ENERGY trademark of NRG Europe battery. 1.5 Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Definition Battery/battery Single VE-ESS-R5120 rechargeable lithium iron phosphate battery pack including pack/battery module cells, BMS and enclosure etc. Battery system/cluster Multiple VE-ESS-R5120 battery pack connected in parallel with power, communication and grounding cables and installation auxiliaries.
Page 6 State of charge. The battery state of charge refers to the percentage of the remaining capacity and rated capacity of the battery. State of health. The battery health status refers to the percentage between the full charged capacity and the rated capacity of the battery. DIP switch Dual in-line package switch COCP...
Page 7: Safety
The battery has been designed and tested in accordance with international (such as UL, IEC, UN38.3 etc.) safety requirements. However, due to various factors during the whole lifetime process, VOLTIUM ENERGY cannot guarantee absolute safety, in order to prevent personal injury and property damage and ensure long-term operation of the battery, please do read the below section carefully to operate the battery and handle emergency situations.
Page 8: Emergency Safety Measures
Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Insulated gloves 2.2.2 Emergency safety measures Water invasion Please cut off the AC power supply of the system first and then disconnect all switched under the premise of ensuring safety. Electrolyte or gas leakage If the battery pack leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas. If one is exposed to the leaked substance, immediately perform the actions described below.
Page 9: Product Overview
3.1 Introduction The VE-ESS-R5120 battery is designed for residential application and works as a storage unit in the photovoltaic system. It is a 51.2V lithium battery system, with BMS inside. It could be operated in both on-grid, back-up and off- grid modes with compatible inverters.
Page 10: Specification
3.3 Specification 3.3.1 Dimension 3.3.2 Parameters Items VE-ESS-R5120 Rated voltage 51.2V Max. voltage range 44.8~57.6V, Shipping voltage>51.2V Charge voltage 56.0V Float charge voltage 54.6V Nominal energy@0.2C 5.12KWh Usable energy@0.2C 4.92kWh Nominal capacity@0.2C 100Ah Dimension 482*133.5*460mm (18.9*5.2*18.1 inch) Weight ~46kg (101lb) Standard charge current ≤50A...
Page 11: Panel Interface
The optimum operating temperature range is from 15°C to 30°C, Frequent exposure to the harsh temperatures may worsen the performance of the battery pack and cycle life. 3.3.3 Panel Interface Items Usage description Remark Handles For handling, intallation and disasembly of battery Grounding Used to connect battery with ground Positive terminal...
Page 12 Negtive terminal Used to connect the inverter/charger Mounting ear Used to fix with rack or cabinet 3.3.3.1 D: Dry contact Type NO Output1, Charge enable/disable signal NO Output2, discharge enable/disable signal Passive INPUT signal. Rapid Shut Down function for US 3.3.3.2 G: Link IN / Link OUT Port Pin No.
Page 13 ID, the battery will auto detect the inverter infomation and corresponding to get into running, restart to take effect after setting new DIP sequence. Protocol ID CANbus Connection RS485 Connection DIP setting (Master battery) Victron/SMA/Studer Innotec/Sofar Voltronic/RCT/MPP/Alpha outback/Phocos X000000 Sol-Ark/Solis/Goodwe/Deye/ Growatt/SAJ/LUXPOWER Megarevo/INVT/Sermatec/ TBB/MUST/Sunsynk...
Page 14: Protection Function
Cell/NTC failure Sensor Stop Failure failure charging/dischargin MOS failure Reversed polarity /SCP Note: ‘Warning’ including items of cell imbalanced/low voltage/high current/high&low temperature. FLASH Type FLASH1 0.25S 3.75S FLASH2 0.5S 0.5S FLASH3 0.5S 1.5S 3.4 Protection function Items Description Remark Charge end The BMS will stop charging if any cell or PACK voltage Can Automatic recovery.
Page 15 Please re-charge the battery via MPPT, grid/generator or other energy source within 24h if the battery is over discharged, otherwise, it may be damaged. Manually short-circuit and reverse the battery will void the warranty. Advanced battery for residential application...
Page 16: Installation
4 Installation 4.1 Preparation 4.1.1 Safety Compliance The system installation must be finished by qualified person(s), During the whole installation process, please strictly follow the local safety regulations and related operating procedures. 4.1.2 Environment The operating environment shall meet the following requirements: Category Description Working...
Page 17: Inspection
4.2 Inspection 4.2.1 Unpacking  Please load and unload it in accordance with the specified requirements to prevent sun and rain when you receive the equipment.  Please check and confirm the goods (such as quantity, appearance, etc.) according to the "scope of delivery " before unpacking.
Page 18 E: Battery to battery grounding cable(300mm) 1pcs F: Battery to battery communication cable(250mm) 1pcs A: Stacking components 4pcs B: Head screw M4 16pcs C: Battery to battery parallel positive cable(250mm) 1pcs D: Battery to battery parallel negetive cable(250mm) 1pcs Stack mounted kits (Packing using...
Page 19 1pcs E: Battery to battery grounding cable F:Cross recessed small countersunk head screws 16pcs G: Expansion bolt M10*60 4pcs H: Decorative panel 1pcs I: Wall mounted bracket 1pcs J: Battery to battery communication cable 1pcs A: Outer hexagon combination bolt 4pcs B:Cross recessed small countersunk head screws 12pcs...
Page 20: External Cable Kits
I: Side fixing parts 2pcs J: Expansion bolt M6*50 6pcs 4.2.3 External cable kits Cables connected to inverter or junction box belongs to an External Cable kits, NOT include in battery carton. Customers need buy it separately, the information are as below. Type Detail Qty.
Page 21: Battery Registration
For inverter communication PIN definition detail, please check Appendix I Keep the unused cable pins NULL to avoid affecting the closed loop communication. A ground connection of communication cable may be required from some inverters, please follow the rules from inverter manufacture. 4.2.4 Battery registration We strongly recommend you to register battery to achieve extended warranty.
Page 22 4.3.2.1 Rack mounted i. Take the battery pack out from carton. ii. Get the Rack or cabinet ready and place it horizontally at a reasonable location. iii. Place the battery on the rack or cabinet tray via manual-lift, Insert the screws and fasten the battery to the rack or cabinet.
Page 23 4.3.2.3 Wall mounted i. Take the battery pack out from carton. ii. Remove the mounting ear from both side of the battery, and separate the wall mounting bracket and widget. iii. Take out the wall mounting bracket, place it onto the wall horizontally and mark the hole position on the panel.
Page 24: Tips
iii. Place the base near the wall, align with the wall and make sure the distance is between 10mm and 35mm. iv. Drill holes on the ground for the M6 expansion bolt. The drilling depth should be at least 50 mm, insert the bolt. (this step is optional) v.
Page 25 4.3.3.2 Other Installation Hang on the wall with Holder Placing on the desk Please make sure the desk can bear the total weight. Please make sure the holder can handle a minimum weight of 50kg ANY others installations, please avoid the battery directly contacting the ground and avoid of high salinity, humidity to prevent the product from rusting and corrosion.
Page 26: Cable Connection And Commissioning
5. Cable connection and commissioning 5.1 Get battery ready 5.1.1 Ensure all the battery is in OFF mode, check and confirm the installation is tighten and stable. 5.1.2 Check the number and specification of cable kit accessories are correct according to the Scope of delivery item, if you are making cable yourself, please follow manufacturer's requirements.
Page 27: Dc Power Cable Connection
Note: the module with empty Link IN port is Master battery The BMS inside the battery pack will automatically terminate BOTH end of CANBUS pins, DO NOT need to plug the 120Ω terminator again. 5.4 DC power cable connection 5.4.1 Take out battery to battery power parallel cable. 5.4.2 Insert the Plug into the power socket until you hear the ‘click’...
Page 28 Wiring diagram allowed: Advanced battery for residential application...
Page 29 Wiring diagram not allowed: Advanced battery for residential application...
Page 30: Commissioning
The maximum communication cable length is required to be less than 15m between inverter/charge and battery. The maximum power cable length is suggested to be less than 10m between inverter/charge and battery. For Australia market: In order to meet the AS/NZS 5139:2019 installation standard, a battery disconnection breaker is a mandatory between each battery module and inverter, please choose appropriate breaker following the standard.
Page 31: Switch Off Battery
Inverter setting parameters Detail Absorption voltage 56.0V Float voltage 54.6V Re-charge/Generator start voltage ≥50V Re-start voltage Low SOC limit (Grid-tied) 10/20% (differ from inverter brand) Low SOC cut-off Low Voltage cut-off 48.0V Rated charging current limited value 50A*N (N is the Quantity of the battery pack) Rated discharging current limited value 50A*N (N is the Quantity of the battery pack) Max.
Page 32 5. Troubleshooting and FAQ Items Solution Measure Power on battery and press RESET 6s to observe whether the battery can be started. Unable to start Charge the battery use a charger or inverter to provide 54~57.6V voltage and observe it can be started. Check whether the cable connection between the battery and the inverter/charger is correct.
Page 33: Transport, Storage
Q4: The current is 0A when connecting with a very small load at the situation that having multiple batteries in parallel connection, how to solve it? Each BMS has a threshold current of 0.5A (~25W) before it begins to report, this leads the inaccurate display of the current.
Page 34 Connect with Schneider inverter/charger Connect with Studer inverter/charger Connect with GOODWE hybrid inverter Connect with Sol-Ark hybrid inverter Connect with Growatt inverter Connect with Solis inverter Advanced battery for residential application...
Page 35 Connect with Deye hybrid inverter Connect with SUNSYNK hybrid inverter Connect with SAJ hybrid inverter Connect with LUXPOWER inverter Connect with Megarevo/INVT inverter Connect with MUST inverter Advanced battery for residential application...
Page 36 Connect with Alpha & Outback energy inverter Connect with Voltronic inverter Connect with Phocos inverter Connect with Mpp solar inverter Advanced battery for residential application...