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Pylontech Force-H3 Operation Manual

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Lithium Phosphate Energy Storage System
Force-H3 Operation Manual
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5PMPA08-00200

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  • Page 1 Lithium Phosphate Energy Storage System Force-H3 Operation Manual Information Version: V1.0 5PMPA08-00200...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This manual introduces Force-H3 from Pylontech. Force-H3 is a high voltage Lithium-Ion Phosphate Battery storage system. Please read this manual before you install the battery and follow the instructions carefully during the installation process. In case of any confusion, please contact Pylontech immediately for advice and clarification.
  • Page 3 3.4.6 Installation of the Battery Module onto the Base ..............29 3.4.7 Battery Modules and Control Module (BMS) Pile up ............. 30 3.4.8 Installation of the Metal Brackets for the System ..............31 3.4.9 Installation of the Anti-Toppling Brackets for the System ............ 31 3.5 Cables Connection ..........................

  • Page 4: Safety

    1. Safety The Force-H3 is a high voltage DC system, operated by skilled/qualified personnel only. Read all safety instructions carefully prior to any work and observe them at all times when working with the system. Incorrect operation or work may cause: ...

  • Page 5: Symbols

    1.1 Symbols Lethal voltage!  Battery strings will produce HIGH DC power and can cause a lethal voltage and an electric shock. Danger  Only qualified person can perform the wiring of the battery strings. Risk of battery system damage or personal injury ...
  • Page 6 Symbol in Do not reverse connection the positive and negative. label Symbol in Do not place near open flame. label Symbol in Do not place at the children and pet touchable area. label Symbol in Recycle label. label Symbol in Label for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment label (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU).

  • Page 7: Abbreviations Used In This Manual

    1.2 Abbreviations Used in this Manual Abbreviation Designation Pylontech Pylon Technologies Co., Ltd. Quality Control Battery Management System Power Conversion System State of Charge Uninterruptible Power Supply BESS Battery Energy Storage System Energy Management System Power Management Unit Control Management Unit...

  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    Warning: Whenever working on the battery, wear suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) such as rubber gloves, rubber boots and goggles. Warning: Force-H3 system working temperature range:-10℃~55℃; Optimum temperature: 18℃~28℃. Out of the working temperature range may cause the battery system over / low temperature alarm or protection which will further lead to the cycle life reduction.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions Before Connecting The Battery

    1.4 Safety Instructions Before Connecting the Battery Caution: 1. After unpacking, please check product and packing list first, if the product is damaged or lack of parts, please contact the local retailer. 2. Before installation, be sure to cut off the grid power and make sure the battery is in the switched-off mode.

  • Page 10: System Introduction

    Force-H3 is a high voltage battery storage system based on lithium iron phosphate battery, which is one of the new energy storage products developed and produced by Pylontech. It can be used to provide reliable power for various types of equipment and systems. Force-H3 enables multiple strings parallel operation feature, which provides tremendous flexibility in system design and configuration.

  • Page 11: System Parameters

    2.2.1 System Parameters 2.2.1.1 Single String System Parameters Product Type Force-H3 Battery System 10.24 15.36 20.48 25.6 30.72 35.84 Capacity(kWh) Battery System 204.8 307.2 409.6 614.4 716.8 Voltage (VDC) Battery System Capacity (Ah) Battery Controller FC1000 Name Battery Module FH10050...
  • Page 12 Product Type Force-H3 Battery System Discharge Current (Amps, Normal) Battery System Discharge Current (Amps, Max.@15min) Short circuit rating 3000/2 (Amps/ms) Efficiency (% at 0.5C-rate) Depth of Discharge 540*350*5 540*350*7 540*350*8 540*350*1 540*350*1 540*350*1 Dimension (W*D*H, mm) Communication CANBUS/Modbus RTU IP Rating/Protection...

  • Page 13: Multi-Strings System Parameters (Max. 6 Strings Per System)

     the battery type in the whole system is the same;  the battery amount of each string is the same. Product Type Force-H3 in multi-strings 204.8/307.2 / 409.6 /512 / 614.4 / 716.8 Battery System Voltage(VDC) Battery System string amount(pcs)

  • Page 14: Battery Module Specifications

    -10~55 Storage Temperature (℃) -20~60 Transfer Certificate UN38.3 * Operation Cycle Life is defined based on specific operation conditions, for more details please check with Pylontech service team. ℃ >40 <10℃) In high( ) or low temperature( environment, the charging and discharging power of the battery...

  • Page 15: Control Module Specifications

    2.2.3 Control Module Specifications 2.2.3.1 Control Module Parameters Product Model FC1000 Related Product FH10050 Controller Working Voltage(VDC) 80-1000 System Operation Voltage(VDC) 172.8-921.6 Charge Current(Amps, Max.@15min) Discharge Current(Amps, Max.@15min) ＜16 Self-consumption (W) Dimension (W*D*H, mm) 540*350*150 Weight (kg) Communication Protocol CANBUS/Modbus RTU Operation Life (year) Operation Temperature (℃) -10-55...

  • Page 16: Control Module Display Panel

    , release the Long Press 1 button, then it is 9600 baud rate of RS485. (about 5~10 (3) If a special protocol (except Pylontech Protocol) is selected, secs) follow ‘Long Press 2’, then the baud rate changing described here is ineffective.
  • Page 17 System Status LED LED Indicators Refer to Instructions of the Instructions Below. Battery Module Status Blue light Normal Individual module alarm or protection Orange light occurs. See trouble shooting steps in section Instructions: (1) Each Status LED (1~7) represents one individual battery module from number 1 (the one right beneath the control module) to number 7 (the one next to the base), as shown in the above illustration.
  • Page 18 LED Indicators Instructions Status Remark Self-checking Blue, Flashing All flashing See trouble Orange, Slow Self-checking failure shooting steps in flashing section 5.1 Black start success Blue, fast flashing  See trouble  Black start failure Orange, fast flashing shooting steps in section 5.1 See trouble Communication Lost...

  • Page 19: Control Module Interface Panel

    2.2.3.3 Control Module Interface Panel Communication Terminals Grounding Wi-Fi Start Button Power Switch Power Terminals Power Switch (under the protection cover) ON: Power Switch ON, able to turn on battery system by Start Button. OFF: Power Switch OFF, able to turn off system completely, no power output. Caution: If the power switch is tripped off due to over current or short circuit, be sure to wait more than 30mins, then you can turn it on again;...
  • Page 20 Multi-strings starting sequence: please start up the last string (from communication structure, the last slave string, see the table blow) of battery system first, one by one to the first string which shall be started up lastly. Details as below table. Communication Structure Starting Sequence Master string...
  • Page 21 Connect power cables of battery system with Inverter. During multi-strings operation, you can select P-Combiner-HV-3-V2 (up to 3 strings, max.50Amps) or P-Combiner-HV-6-V2 (up to 6 strings, max.100Amps) for connection. For more details of P-Combiner, please check with your distributor or Pylontech service team.
  • Page 22 Communication Terminals (RS485 / CAN / RS232/Link0/Link1) NOTE : Before connecting the communication terminals, loosen the two screws on the cover as follows, then you will see the communication terminal as follows. Following instructions are for your reference: Link 0 RS485 Link 1 Pin 1~10...
  • Page 23 RS232 E-STOP: Emergency stop feature is default inactivated. If you need to use such function, please contact Pylontech service team. IN+/IN-: PIN6/PIN7 terminals are used for SMA inverter Enable Line feature, for more details please check with Pylontech service team.
  • Page 24 RS232 Communication Terminal: for manufacturer or professionals to debug or service. A. If you have RS232 debug tool (DB9 – USB – RJ45) PIN 1-10 RJ45 provided by PYLONTECH before, PIN8~10 here PIN 8 PIN 3 (Green and white) corresponds to PIN3, PIN6 and PIN8 of RJ45.
  • Page 25 For communication cables connection for PIN1~10 terminal station, please follow the steps below: 1. Dismantle the two screws from the 4. Insert the communication cable into the hole. communication protection cover. 2. Unscrew the plastic nut from the cover. 5. Follow the instructions of Pin 1~10 Assignment Table, and insert the cable terminal into the corresponding pin of the terminal plug.

  • Page 26: System Diagram

    System Diagram...

  • Page 27: Installation

    3. Installation 3.1 Tools The following tools are required to install the battery pack: Crimping Modular Plier Wire Cutter Cable Ties Screw Driver Set Electric Screw Driver 600VDC Multimeter Adjustable Wrench Sleeve Piece NOTE Use properly insulated tools to prevent accidental electric shock or short circuits. If insulated tools are not available, cover the entire exposed metal surfaces with available insulated alternatives, except their tips, with electrical tape.

  • Page 28: System Working Environment Checking

    The aeration shall avoid high salinity, humidity or temperature. Caution: The IP rating of Force-H3 system is IP55. But please avoid frost or direct sunlight. Out of the working temperature range will cause the battery system high / low temperature alarm or protection which will further lead to the cycle life reduction.

  • Page 29: Handling And Placement

    In cold area a heating system is required. B. Force-H3 system must not be immersed in water. The battery base cannot be exposed to rain or other water sources. As a suggestion, the base’s height shall be >300mm above the ground.

  • Page 30: Packing List

    For up to 4 battery modules installation Anti-Toppling Bracket M4 screws for fixing the battery module and control moduel Dismantle tool Moisture-proof desiccant FH10050 Battery Module FH10050 battery module Qualified Certificate Card Moisture-proof desiccant NOTE : No additional kits are needed for Force-H3 installation.

  • Page 31: Mounting And Installation Of The Battery Rack Basement

    3.4.5 Mounting and Installation of the Battery Rack Basement The base must be fixed securely on the support surface with 4pcs M8×60 expansion bolts. Battery rack base holes’ (circled in red) bitmap (unit: mm) Battery rack basement bitmap (unit: mm)

  • Page 32: Installation Of The Battery Module Onto The Base

    3.4.6 Installation of the Battery Module onto the Base Warning: Single battery module is 39kg. The battery module must be handled by more than 2 personnel if there’re no handling tools. 3.3.1.1 Lift the two handles on the battery module as blow, making sure the battery not tilting to one side.

  • Page 33: Battery Modules And Control Module (Bms) Pile Up

    3.4.7 Battery Modules and Control Module (BMS) Pile up Danger: When battery is connected together with the base, the internal socket still has high voltage DC power from serial connected battery modules. 1. After installation of the battery module, lift up the control module (BMS), adjusting to make its connector align with the connector of the battery module.

  • Page 34: Installation Of The Metal Brackets For The System

    3.4.8 Installation of the Metal Brackets for the System In control module’s package, there are 2pcs short and 2pcs long metal brackets. Fix these metal brackets at both back sides of the battery modules (see the illustration on the right). Please follow the illustrations below to install the metal brackets for your practical system.
  • Page 36 3.4.9 Installation of the Anti-Toppling Brackets for the System Force H3 system is equipped with two anti-toppling brackets as follows. Such brackets act as an alternative of ground mounting of the battery system. Customers can choose either of the following methods for the system installation: ...
  • Page 37 2. Follow the steps described above correctly to install all the battery modules, BMS and brackets. IMPORTANT : When installing the metal brackets at the back side, ALWAYS remain the two connecting points between brackets and BMS unlocked shown as below. Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked...
  • Page 38 4. Mark the central points of the slotted holes at both sides on the wall. Central point 5. Dismantle the brackets on both sides. Aligning the central points, drill two holes (≥60mm depth) in the wall with a drilling tool, and clean the holes.
  • Page 39 6. Embed the two M8 expansion bolts into the holes respectively. M8 Expansion bolt 7. Fit the brackets across the M8 expansion bolts on both sides, then fix the brackets on the BMS with M4 screws.
  • Page 40 8. Fix the M8 nut (a) across the 8mm flat gasket (c) and spring washer (b) , with 12~13N.m torque. Repeat this step for the other bracket.

  • Page 41: Cables Connection

    Danger: No short circuit or reverse connection of the battery system’s positive and negative ports. Caution: Wrong communication cables connection will cause the battery system failure. 3.5.1 Grounding Warning: The Force-H3 modules has 3 grounding points a follows. Grounding cable must be≥10AWG. The cable shall be copper with yellow-green color.

  • Page 42: Cables

    3.5.2 Cables Caution: Power cables use water-proofed connectors. To disconnect, it is required to use a special tool (in the accessory bag), shown as the picture. Do not pull out the cables directly. NOTE : Communication cable uses RJ45 connector and water-proof cover(M19-RJ45) matched with controller connection port.

  • Page 43: Multi-Strings' Battery Wiring Diagram

    3.5.3 Multi-strings’ Battery Wiring Diagram 3.5.3.1 Electrical Wiring A. Wiring diagram of 3 strings` system (String qty.≤3) It`s suggested to use P-Combiner-HV-3-V2 for up to 3 strings, max. 50Amps continuous operation. IMPORTANT : DO NOT use P-Combiner-HV-3/V2 or similar concept of multi-strings connection method in case the multiple battery strings need to be operated independently.
  • Page 44 B. Wiring diagram of multi strings’ system (3<String qty.≤6) It`s suggested to use P-Combiner-HV-6-V2 for up to 6 strings, max.100Amps continuous operation. IMPORTANT : DO NOT use P-Combiner-HV-6-V2 or similar concept of multi-strings connection method in case the multiple battery strings need to be operated independently. NOTE : Make sure to have the D+ &...

  • Page 45: Communication Cables Connection Of Master And Slave Battery Strings

    3.5.3.2 Communication Cables Connection of Master and Slave Battery Strings The communication for master/slave string connection shall use a 8pin pin-pin RJ45 cable, connecting from the first BMS Link 1 to second BMS Link 0, then from second BMS Link 1 to third BMS link 0(if has), all the way to the last BMS Link 0.

  • Page 46: Operation

    4. Operation 4.1 System Power On 4.1.1 Single String System Power On Warning: Double check all the power cables and communication cables. Make sure the voltage of the inverter/PCS matches the voltage of the battery system. Check to make sure all the power switches are OFF. System Power On Procedure: 1.
  • Page 47 Warning: If there is any failure during the self-check process, be sure to debug the failure prior to next step. If the “STATUS” LED shows orange from the beginning, it means there is failure in the battery string. In this case, the Power Relays in BMS will open, and debugging must be done first.

  • Page 48: Multi-Strings System Power On

    4.1.2 Multi-strings System Power On Warning: Double check all the power cables and communication cables. Make sure the voltage of the inverter/PCS matches the voltage of the battery system. Check to make sure all the power switches are OFF. System Power on Procedure: 1.

  • Page 49: System Power Off

    Caution: When restart is required for any troubleshooting steps, make sure to restart the entire system (every BMS within the system). Please do not only restart partially of the BMS within the system, which will further lead to error. NOTE After installation, DO NOT forget to register online for full warranty: www.pylontech.com.cn/service/support...

  • Page 50: System Debug

    5. System Debug This system debug is for BESS (Battery Energy Storage System). BESS debug can’t be performed alone. It must be operated with configured inverter, UPS, PCS and EMS system together. Debug Step Instructions Turn on the BESS, referring to Section 4. It is NOT ALLOWED to turn on the load before turning on the whole BESS.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    6. Maintenance 6.1 Trouble Shooting Danger: The Force-H3 is a high voltage DC system, operated by qualified and authorized personnel only. Danger: Before checking the failure, be sure to check all the cables connection and check if the BESS can be turned on normally.
  • Page 52 Pylontech. Once a certain failure is detected following the trouble shooting procedure, turn off the battery string first before replacement so as to avoid further over discharge to the system due to the self-...

  • Page 53: Replacement Of Main Components

    6.2 Replacement of Main Components Danger: The Force-H3 is a high voltage DC system, operated by qualified and authorized personnel only. Danger: Before replacing the main components, turn off the maintenance battery string’s power first. Make sure the D+ and D- terminals are without power. Refer to section 4.2 for turning off process.

  • Page 54: Replacement Of Control Module (Bms)

    Remove the control module and each battery module one by one. Danger: When battery is connected together with the base the internal socket still has high voltage DC power from serial connected battery modules. Internal Socket Warning: Single battery module is 39kg. If there are no handling tools, at least more than 2 people are needed to handle with it.

  • Page 55: Battery Maintenance

    6.3 Battery Maintenance Danger: Battery maintenance can ONLY be done by qualified and authorized personnel. Danger: Some maintenance items must be turned off at first. 6.3.1 Voltage Check [Periodical Maintenance] Check the voltage of battery system through the monitor system. Check if the system voltage is abnormal.

  • Page 56: Remarks

    7. Remarks 7.1 Storage For long-term storage, e.g. if it needs to be stored for a long time (more than 6 months), the battery modules are highly suggested to be stored in the temperature range of 5~45°C, relative humidity <65% and corrosive-gas-freed environment. Before storage the battery should be charged to 50~55% SOC.

  • Page 57: Shipment

    The battery modules meet the UN38.3 certificate standard.  In particular, local rules and policies (e.g. ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) for the product transportation shall be complied with. For more details, please contact Pylontech: service@pylontech.com.cn...

  • Page 58: Annex 1: Installation And System Power On Process List

    Annex 1: Installation and System Power On Process List Tick after Item Remark completion The environment is meets all technical requirements. 3.3.1 Cleaning ☐ 3.3.2 Temperature Refer to section 3.3 3.3.3 Fire-extinguisher System 3.3.4 Grounding System 3.3.5 Clearance ☐ Selection of installation sites. Refer to section 3.4.3.

  • Page 59: Annex 2: System Power Off Process List

    Soft-off the inverter through inverter’s control ☐ Refer to section 4.2. panel. Turn off the switch between inverter and this battery string (Force-H3), or turn off the power ☐ Refer to section 4.2. switch of inverter, to make sure no current through this battery string.
  • Page 60 Pylon Technologies Co., Ltd. 5/F, No.71-72, Lane 887, ZuChongzhi Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Pudong, Shanghai 201203, China T+86-21-51317699 | +86-21-51317698 service@pylontech.com.cn www.pylontech.com...

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