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Installation Guide PowerShaper Indoor Grid tied energy storage system Document number: 14979, rev. 1.0 Issue date: 22.08.2023...
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Commissioning and configuration of equipment should be done only by Pixii personnel or by other authorized and qualified persons. For safety reason, before you start installation, ensure all external power sources are disconnected, as well as internal battery and load fuses/breakers.
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when dealing with the battery module. • Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects. • Use tools with insulated handles. • Wear rubber gloves and boots. The battery module is heavy enough to cause severe injury. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
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If the battery catches fire, it will produce noxious and poisonous gases. Do not approach. Wet batteries If the battery module is wet or submerged in water, do not try to access it. Contact Pixii or your distributor for technical assistance.
With moderate ambient temperatures or low power dissipation the fans will be running at low speed. As the ambient temperature or internal power dissipation increases the fans speed will increase. Figure 1.1 Indoor cabinet air flow diagram (side view) Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
1�3 Installation block diagram 1�3�1 Behind the meter Figure 1.2 Single line installation block diagram - behind the meter 1�3�2 In front of the meter Figure 1.3 Single line installation block diagram - in front of the meter Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
5.12kWh Nominal energy 4.8kWh 12.9kWh 39V-54.75V 35V-58.8V 40V-57.7V Operating voltage Max. charge/discharge 100A current Voltage fluctuations and flicker: Measured using Z 0,645 0,013Ω+j0,002Ω 0,603 test Maximum permissible network impedance, Z 0,093Ω+j0,093Ω Table 2. Electrical specifications Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
Littelfuse Table 5. Fuse list NOTE: Please consult replacement of any fuse or circuit breaker with Pixii first. 1�5 Anti-islanding The PowerShaper incorporates both passive and active anti-islanding functionality. The passive methods included are under/over voltage, under/over frequency and rate of change of frequency detection. The active anti-islanding functionality uses the frequency shift method based on feedback from frequency variation in combination with a small reactive power perturbation.
• Recommended tools list is in chapter "Tool" on page 8 3� Prepare AC Mains supply • Correct type of AC Mains supply (TN-S) • Correct rating of AC input cables and external fuses AC Mains supply meter • Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
2 different types of meters. NOTE: Measured data are used at the customer's own risk. The distribution company or Pixii is not responsible for any losses resulting from its use, including losses due to errors or omissions in the data.
Preparing installation site 2�3�2 Industrial grade energy meter The Pixii system has support for an energy meters from different manufacturers. Depending on type of the meter, external measuring transformers may be required. Currently, communication via Modbus/ RTU (RS485) is supported. This means that a cable (2-wire at least) needs to be connected from the meter to the controller in the system.
• Figure 3.3). By twisting cabinet feet adjust correct position (see Figure 3.1 Mount lifting lugs Figure 3.2 Fix chains or straps Figure 3.3 Adjusting the feet NOTE: Remove lifting lugs after positioning the cabinet. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
(PE), before you connect other AC input wires (phases, neutral). 4�1 Preparation Remove the front cover by releasing 4x M6x10 torx screws. Figure 4.1 Removing the front cover NOTE: Keep fixings and cover at safe place, as you need them later! Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
M6 lug. Main earthing point Figure 4.2 Protective bonding NOTE: Do NOT interconnect bonding busbars in multiple cabinets in multicabinet installation. Connect separate bonding cable to each cabinet in multicabinet installation. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
Electrical installation 4�4 Emergency disconnect switch Pixii system contains emergency trip device, which in case of emergency can disconnect whole system from the grid. For correct function, external switch with normally open contact and 230Vac backup power supply is required. Connect phase wire to the terminal -X5:1 and neutral wire to the terminal -X5:3. If 230Vac will be present on the terminal -X5, system will disconnect.
Electrical installation 4�6 External communication Pixii system is fully configurable through web interface. Therefore a network connection to controller is required. This can be done in different ways, depending on what type of network is present on site. The system has a Wi-Fi Access Point that can be activated to access the web interface for configuration and monitoring when at the site.
Pixii controller is not equipped with M-Bus port, therefore USB to M-Bus converter (optional kit) needs to be used. Connect it to free USB port on Pixii controller and connect Ethernet cable to RJ45 connector on converter. On meter side are 2 possible options for connecting communication cable. If only Pixii controller will be connected to AC meter, connect Ethernet cable directly to RJ45 connector on meter.
185mm and the rear extension kit must be installed. Bottom battery position is the same for both options. 185mm 148mm Figure 4.13 3U battery option Figure 4.14 4U battery option NOTE: Rear battery extension kit must be installed, if 4U batteries are going to be used. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
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(depending on the accessible holes on the mounting brackets) self tapping screws (see using torque T4. Figure 4.15 Battery positions Figure 4.16 Battery installation NOTE: Empty battery positions (if any) must be covered by blank panels to obtain correct air flow inside the cabinet. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
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NOTE: Insert termination plug to the last unused Modbus port. See details in Figure 4.17 NOTE: Ensure, that battery cables are not in/not colliding with air gap between the batteries. It could cause overheating problems. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
Figure 4.21 Battery installation NOTE: Empty battery positions, if any, must be covered by blank panels to obtain correct air flow inside the cabinet. NOTE: Use attached self tapping screws for fixing batteries to the battery shelves. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
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NOTE: Ensure, that battery cables are NOT colliding with battery breakers above the battery terminals. NOTE: Ensure, that battery cables are not in/not colliding with air gap between the batteries. It could cause overheating problems. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
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Table 6. Code switch address NOTE: Start addressing the batteries from first battery #1 at the bottom and continue to the top. NOTE: After complete installation of batteries, do NOT forget to mount all covers back. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
Proper configuration of converter (-TF1) is necessary to secure the correct communication with various type of batteries. Follow the tables below to set the DIP switches in the right positions. Figure 4.24 Battery Com converter (-TF1) Polarium batteries configuration Shoto batteries configuration table table Installation Guide ● PowerShaper Indoor...
Electrical installation 4�9 Power modules The last step in the system installation is to install Pixii modules. Each power shelf contains 3 positions for modules. Each position is wired to different phase, starting with L1 from the left. To secure correct 3-phase operation, all 3 modules must be installed in every used shelf.
4�10 System label Pixii system is marked with 2 system labels. One label is located on the outside of the cabinet (right hand side seen from the front), and one is located inside the cabinet on the left side of the battery racks.
Do not limit the evaluation to only those points. NOTE: For repair and replacement use only original Pixii parts and in accordance with technical specification provided by Pixii. Use of non-original parts may void the warranty provided by Pixii.
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