AlphaESS SMILE-G3-S8-INV Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

AlphaESS SMILE-G3-S8-INV Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE MANUAL OF
SMILE - G3 - S8 / S5 / S3.6 / B5

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL OF SMILE - G3 - S8 / S5 / S3.6 / B5...
  • Page 3: Disclaimer

    DISCLAIMER DISCLAIMER Copyright © AlphaESS Co., Ltd. 2022. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of AlphaESS Co., Ltd. The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. The information and recommendations in this document do not constitute commitments or warranties in the form of assignments.
  • Page 4: Copyright Statement

    COPYRIGHT STATEMENT COPYRIGHT STATEMENT This manual is under the copyright of Alpha ESS Co., Ltd. with all rights reserved. Please keep the manual properly and operate in strict accordance with all safety and operating instructions in this manual. Please do not operate the product before reading through the manual.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT CONTENT DISCLAIMER ......................1 COPYRIGHT STATEMENT ................... 2 CONTENT ......................3 1. Introduction ...................... 7 1.1. Content and Structure of this Document ..........7 1.2. Target Group ....................7 1.3. Levels of Warning Messages ..............8 1.4. Definition of Abbreviations and Nouns ..........9 2.
  • Page 6 CONTENT 3.4. Application Scenarios ................37 3.4.1. DC-Coupled Storage System ..................... 37 3.4.2. AC-Coupled Storage System....................37 3.4.3. Hybrid-Coupled Storage System ..................38 3.4.4. Off-Grid Storage System ...................... 38 4. Storage and Transport .................. 39 4.1. Storage ..................... 39 4.1.1. Inverter Storage ........................39 4.1.2.
  • Page 7 CONTENT 6.3.1. Requirements for the AC Connection ................67 6.3.2. Select Suitable AC Circuit Breaker .................. 68 6.3.3. Grid and Backup Connection ..................... 69 6.3.4. CT Connection & Meter Connection ................71 6.4. PV Connection ..................77 6.5. Electrical Connection between the Inverter and Battery ....79 6.5.1.
  • Page 8 CONTENT 9.4.3. Install New System....................... 108 9.5. Check the Running State On-line ............110 9.5.1. Check the Charge Function ....................110 9.5.2. Check the PV Generation and Discharge Function..........112 9.5.3. Check the UPS State ......................113 9.6. Instruct the End User to Install the APP ..........113 10.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 1. Introduction 1.1. Content and Structure of this Document This document is valid for the product series of SMILE-G3 single phase energy storage system which includes inverter SMILE-G3-S8/S5/S3.6/B5-INV and battery SMILE-G3- BAT-8.2P/10.1P, and SMILE-G3-BAT-3.8S/4.0S.
  • Page 10: Levels Of Warning Messages

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 1.3. Levels of Warning Messages The following levels of warning messages may occur when handling the product. DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
  • Page 11: Definition Of Abbreviations And Nouns

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 1.4. Definition of Abbreviations and Nouns alternating current application auxiliary battery battery management system direct current energy management system inverter photovoltaic...
  • Page 12: Safety

    Alterations to the product, e.g. changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express written permission of AlphaESS. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims. AlphaESS shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes. Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate.
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions For Battery

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 2.2. Safety Instructions for Battery 2.2.1. General Safety Precautions Overvoltage or wrong wiring can damage the battery and cause deflagration, • which can be extremely dangerous. All types of the battery breakdown may lead to a leakage of electrolyte or •...
  • Page 14: Important Safety Instructions

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. There may be a possible explosion when batteries are heated above 150°C. When the battery is burning, it leaks poisonous gases. Do not approach. Effective ways to deal with accidents •...
  • Page 15 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or DC cables are touched when working on the battery The DC cables connected to the battery may be live. Touching live DC cables can result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
  • Page 16 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Danger to life due to dangerous voltages on the battery. There is dangerous voltage at the terminal of the battery power cable. Touching the terminal of the battery power cable can result in a lethal electric shock.
  • Page 17 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Risk of burns from the inverter’s hot surface. The surface of the inverter can get very hot during operation. Touching the surface could result in burns.
  • Page 18: Symbols Explanation

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 2.4. Symbols Explanation Symbols on the type label of the inverter Symbol Explanation Beware of a danger zone This symbol indicates that the product must be additionally grounded if additional grounding or equipotential bonding is required at the installation site.
  • Page 19 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Symbols on the type label and warning label of the battery Symbol Explanation Beware of a danger zone This symbol indicates that the battery must be additionally grounded if additional grounding or equipotential bonding is required at the installation site.
  • Page 20 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. UKCA marking The product complies with the regulations of the applicable laws of England, Wales and Scotland. Marking for transport of dangerous goods The product passes the certifications of the UN38.3.
  • Page 21: Product Introduction And Application Scenarios

    3.6kW single phase DC-coupled energy storage system 5kW single phase AC-coupled energy storage system Complete designation Designation in this document SMILE-G3-S8 System/Energy storage system SMILE-G3-S5 SMILE-G3-S3.6 SMILE-G3-B5 SMILE-G3-S8-INV, Energy storage inverter SMILE-G3-S5-INV, SMILE-G3-S3.6-INV, SMILE-G3-B5-INV SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P Parallel batteries SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P SMILE-G3-BAT-3.8S Series batteries...
  • Page 22: System Introduction

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.2. System Introduction Object Name Explanation Cable Cover Cover for the left wiring area SMILE-G3-S8-INV SMILE-G3-S5-INV Energy storage inverter SMILE-G3-S3.6-INV SMILE-G3-B5-INV SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P Battery SMILE-G3-BAT-3.8S...
  • Page 23: Product Description

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.3. Product Description 3.3.1. Inverter Electrical Interface Introduction Position Designation Grid Connector Backup Connector Battery+ Power Connector Battery- Power Connector Battery Breaker* of the Inverter Positive and Negative PV Connectors, PV1/PV2 * PV Switch* Wi-Fi Port...
  • Page 24: Inverter Display Interface Introduction

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.3.2. Inverter Display Interface Introduction Object Name Description Red: The inverter is in fault. Green: The battery is in charging or discharging. Indicator LED Green: The inverter is in normal state.
  • Page 25 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.3.2.1 Main Interface of the Inverter LCD Display the inverter working status and information, including: 1. Power: Current PV power 2. Total: Total power generation. 3.
  • Page 26 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. UPS interface displays the real-time information in this mode: voltage U, current I, power P, frequency F. Communication interface displays the real-time communication state of BMS, Net, MeterGrid and MeterDC.
  • Page 27 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Grid Charge interface displays total battery energy charging from the grid. PV Charge interface displays total battery energy charging from the PV- panels.
  • Page 28 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Step 4 Step 5 Set on-grid capacity, storage capacity Click the Battery Function and check and number of PV strings (MPPT num- battery type.
  • Page 29 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Step 12 Step 13 Set the OVP10min Trip value .Change the Grid Set the OVP Trip Time value .Change the arguments. Grid arguments. Step 15 Step 14 Set the OVP10min Trip time value .Change...
  • Page 30 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Step 22 Step 23 Set the OFP restore value .Change the Grid ar- Set the UFP restore value .Change the Grid guments. arguments.
  • Page 31 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Step 32 Step 33 Set whether the GFCI detection is enabled, Set whether the N-Line detection is ena- “YES”is enable, ”NO” is disenable. bled,“YES”is enable, ”NO”...
  • Page 32 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Step 41 Step 42 If you use CT meter, please set CT me- If you use UPS function, please set ter to Enable and the relevant ratio. the Mute to YES in UPS System inter- face and the relevant Frequency.
  • Page 33 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.3.2.5 Display Content of Additional Function Setting If you use Backup box, please set as below: 、 Step 2 Step 1 Set the priority of the load, L1>L2>L3. Click Enable to set to Yes.
  • Page 34: Battery Display Interface Introduction

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.3.3. Battery Display Interface Introduction During normal operation of battery, three LED indicators on the front cover provide information about the SOC of the battery with white lights on and off or flashing (0.5S on, 1.5S off).
  • Page 35: Battery Introduction: Smile-G3-Bat-10.1P

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.3.4. Battery Introduction: SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P Battery appearance and dimensions Connection area overview Position Designation Battery Power Button Battery Breaker Battery LED Display Battery+ Power Connector Battery- Power Connector Grounding Point BMS COM Ports: BMS COM1, BMS COM2 (with Terminal Resistor)
  • Page 36: Battery Introduction: Smile-G3-Bat-8.2P

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.3.5. Battery Introduction: SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P Battery appearance and dimensions Connection area overview Position Designation Battery Power Button Battery Breaker Battery- Power Connector Battery+ Power Connector BMS COM1 BMS COM2 (with Terminal Resistor) Grounding Point...
  • Page 37: Battery Introduction: Smile-G3-Bat-3.8S

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.3.6. Battery Introduction: SMILE-G3-BAT-3.8S Battery appearance and dimensions Connection area overview Position Designation BAT+ Power Connector Grounding Point BAT- Power Connector Battery Circuit Breaker BMS COM1 BMS COM2 (with Terminal Resistor) Battery LED Display...
  • Page 38: Battery Introduction Smile-G3-Bat-4.0S

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.3.7. Battery Introduction SMILE-G3-BAT-4.0S Battery appearance and dimensions Connection area overview Position Designation BAT+ Power Connector Grounding Point BAT- Power Connector BMS COM2 (with Terminal Resistor) Battery Circuit Breaker BMS COM1 Battery LED Display...
  • Page 39: Application Scenarios

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.4. Application Scenarios SMILE-G3 single-phase energy storage system (includes inverter SMILE-G3- S8/S5/S3.6/B5-INV, battery SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P/10.1P and SMILE-G3-BAT-3.8S/4.0S can be applied in DC-coupled systems (mostly new installation), AC-coupled systems (mostly retrofit), Hybrid-coupled systems (mostly retrofit, and increase the PV capac- ity), and Off-grid (with Generator) systems as the following schemes show: 3.4.1.
  • Page 40: Hybrid-Coupled Storage System

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3.4.3. Hybrid-Coupled Storage System Hybrid-Coupled Storage System – Scheme 3.4.4. Off-Grid Storage System Off-Grid (with Generator) Storage System – Scheme...
  • Page 41: Storage And Transport

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 4. Storage and Transport 4.1. Storage 4.1.1. Inverter Storage The following requirements should be met if the inverter is not put into use directly: 1.
  • Page 42: Transport

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9. The warehouse keeper should collect battery storage information every month and periodically report the battery inventory information to the planning department. The batteries that have been stored for nearly 6 months should be recharged timely.
  • Page 43: Mounting

    (X1) (X1) (X1) (×1)*** (×1)*** System Wiring Grounding Screw M5*12 Quick Installation Diagram sheets Cable (X1) (X9) Guide (X1) (X1) * Only for product SMILE-G3-S8/S5/S3.6-INV ** Backup connector for SMILE-G3-S8-INV *** Optional, suitable for SMILE-G3-BAT-3.8S/4.0S **** Not include in SMILE-G3-S8-INV...
  • Page 44 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P Battery Wall Bracket M5 Y Type Terminal Battery Cable Cover (X1) (X1) (X2) (X1) Wall Anchor ST6*55 Quick Installation Gap Gasket with In- Support for Battery (X4) Guide (X1)
  • Page 45 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P Battery Wall Anchor ST6*55 Spanner M6 Ring Terminal (X1) (X4) (X1) (X4) M5 Y Type Terminal Battery Cable Cover Breaker Cover Wall Bracket (X2) (X1)
  • Page 46 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. SMILE-G3-BAT-3.8S Battery Battery Cable Top Beam of Wall Right Beam of Wall (X1) Cover (X1) Bracket (X1) Bracket (X1) Left Beam of Wall Left Holder for Wall Right Holder for Grounding Bar...
  • Page 47 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. SMILE-G3-BAT-4.0S Battery Battery Cable Top Beam of Wall Right Beam of Wall (X1) Cover (X1) Bracket (X1) Bracket (X1) Left Beam of Wall Left Holder for Right Holder for Grounding Bar...
  • Page 48: Requirements For Mounting

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.3. Requirements for Mounting Danger to life due to fire or explosion Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. • Do not mount the energy storage system in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
  • Page 49: Mounting Structure Requirements

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.3.3. Mounting Structure Requirements • The mounting structure where the system is mounted must be fireproof. • Do not mount the system on flammable building materials. •...
  • Page 50: Mounting Space Requirements

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.3.5. Mounting Space Requirements Reserve sufficient space around the energy storage system to ensure sufficient space for installation, maintenance and heat dissipation. For Australia, according to ASNZ5139-2019-4.2.2.2, the non-combustible material needs to be placed between the wall and the battery unit and must extend 600mm to the left and right of the battery and 900mm above it.
  • Page 51 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Recommended space for series batteries Recommend a minimum of 150mm off the ground was advisable to protect from submergence, so the series batteries should be mounted on base unit or by wall bracket.
  • Page 52: Prepare Tools And Instruments

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.4. Prepare Tools and Instruments Category Tools and Instruments Hammer drill Torque socket wrench Multimeter (DC voltage range SW10 ≥ 1000V) (with a Ф10mm drill bit) TX20 screwdriver (torque Diagonal pliers Wire stripper...
  • Page 53: Mount The Product

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.5. Mount the Product 5.5.1. Mount the Parallel Battery SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P Mounting steps for battery SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P as follows: a. Take out the battery from the carton, transport it to the installation site with a handcart which bearing capacity should be greater than 200kg, tied with bandage.
  • Page 54 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Note: step 5~9 only for batteries stack mounting...
  • Page 55: Mount The Parallel Battery Smile-G3-Bat-10.1P

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.5.2. Mount the Parallel Battery SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P Mounting steps for battery SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P as follows: a. Take out the battery from the carton, transport it to the installation site with a handcart which bearing capacity should be greater than 200kg, tied with bandage.
  • Page 56 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Note: step 5~11 only for batteries stack mounting...
  • Page 57: Mount The Series Batteries

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.5.3. Mount the Series Batteries 5.5.3.1 Wall Bracket Installation for one battery Installation When mounting one battery for the first time, mounting steps as follows. a.
  • Page 58 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here.
  • Page 59 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.5.3.2 Wall Bracket Installation for Multiple Batteries Installation When mounting multiple batteries with wall brackets for the first time, mounting steps as follows. a.
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  • Page 61 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.5.3.3 Wall Bracket Installation for Batteries Expansion Installation More batteries installation (from bottom to top), suitable for secondary battery instal- lation scenario. Expansion batteries should be mounted below existing wall mounted batteries, mounting steps as follows.
  • Page 62 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.5.3.4 Base Installation for Several Series Batteries Installation When mounting multiple series batteries with base installation for the first time, mounting steps as follows. a.
  • Page 63 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 1 to 4 batteries are suitable for the SMILE-G3 single phase energy storage inverter.
  • Page 64 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. For batteries base installation, there was a tiny difference about stacking positioning materials between these series batteries. For SMILE-G3-BAT-3.6S/4.0S, installers need to mount the limit blocks to the top of the base unit and the batteries for stacking positioning of upper battery.
  • Page 65: Mount The Inverter

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 5.5.4. Mount the Inverter Operating steps for mounting the inverter as follows: a. Mount the left support foot and right support foot onto the top of the upper bat- tery with provided four screws M5*12 (tool: T20 screwdriver, torque: 2.5Nm).
  • Page 66: Electrical Connection

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6. Electrical Connection Precautions Danger to life due to electric shock Before connecting cables, ensure that all breakers of the inverter and batteries and all the switches connected to the inverters and batteries are set to OFF.
  • Page 67: Cable Requirements For Connection

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.1. Cable Requirements for Connection Outer Conductor Cross Cable Type Source Section Area Range Diameter Delivered with for SMILE- 16 mm the battery G3-BAT-10.1P, for SMILE- Standard PV cable in the...
  • Page 68: Grounding Connection

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.2. Grounding Connection Electric Shock Hazard Before doing electrical connection, please ensure the PV switch & all AC and BAT cir- cuit breakers in the energy storage system are switched OFF and cannot be reac- tivated.
  • Page 69: Ac Connection

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.3. AC Connection 6.3.1. Requirements for the AC Connection Grid cable requirements as follows: ☐ Conductor type: copper wire ☐ External diameter: 12mm to 18mm for grid connector ☐...
  • Page 70: Select Suitable Ac Circuit Breaker

    Max. Current Breaker Type Recommend cable cross section Grid Side 43.5A 10mm² 21.7A 4-6mm² Backup Side AC connection recommendation for SMILE-G3-S8-INV Description Max. Current Breaker Type Recommend cable cross section Grid Side 10mm² Backup Side 10mm² Selecting suitable circuit breaker and copper conductor cross section...
  • Page 71: Grid And Backup Connection

    The above wiring steps are also suitable for backup connection of SMILE-G3-S8- INV. There is color difference between the grid connector and backup connector. Bush insert of backup connector of the SMILE-G3-S8-INV is blue. Bush insert of AC connector of the SMILE-G3-S8-INV is black.
  • Page 72 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. The steps for connecting the backup connector as follows: 1. Disconnect the PV switch, grid, backup and battery circuit breaker and secure against reconnection.
  • Page 73: Ct Connection & Meter Connection

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.3.4. CT Connection & Meter Connection Item Current Scenarios 100A DTSU666-3*230V 5(80)A Three phase meter (without CT) DTSU666-3*230V 100A/40mA 100A Three phase meter (with CT) DTSU666-3*230V 250A/50mA 250A Three phase meter (with CT)
  • Page 74 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. For DC-coupled storage system application Step 1: Please take out Grid CT & cable from the package. Step 2: Lead the grid CT cable through the cable gland of the COM connection cover, don’t tighten the swivel nut of the cable gland.
  • Page 75 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.3.4.2 Meter Connection Lead the meter cable through the cable gland of the COM connection cover, don’t tighten the swivel nuts of the cable glands. Insert the RJ45 plug to the METER communication port.
  • Page 76 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 2. DSTU666-3*230V 100A/40mA, DTSU666-3*230V 250A/50mA: Three-phase meter (with CT) connection Wiring at single-phase feed in Wiring at three-phase feed in Meter communication cable requirements: standard network cable in the industry (recommended type: Cat5e, FTP, UV-resistant for outdoor use).
  • Page 77 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.3.4.3 Meter Configuration Model Grid Meter Address PV Meter Address DTSU666-3*230V 5(80)A (without CT) DTSU666-3*230V 100A/40mA (with CT) DTSU666-3*230V 250A/50mA (with CT) 1.DTSU666-3*230V 5(80)A: Three-phase meter (without CT) When the meter is used as Grid meter, please follow the steps below to complete the address setting.
  • Page 78 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Meter Setting on AlphaCloud Step 1: When the system work mode is selected as DC, click the button under the “Grid Meter” to turn the “Meter”...
  • Page 79: Pv Connection

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.4. PV Connection Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or DC cables are touched The DC cables connected to a battery or a PV module may be live. Touching live DC cables results in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
  • Page 80 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Please ensure the follows before connecting PV strings to the inverter: Make sure the open voltage of the PV strings will not exceed the max. DC input voltage (580Vdc).
  • Page 81: Electrical Connection Between The Inverter And Battery

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.5. Electrical Connection between the Inverter and Battery 6.5.1. Electrical Connection between the Inverter and SMILE-G3 Batteries Communication cable connection between inverter and parallel batteries SMILE-G3- BAT-8.2P/10.1P: a.
  • Page 82 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Power cables connection between inverter and parallel battery SMILE-G3-BAT- 8.2P/10.1P: a. Take out the battery power cables from the battery package. Please pay attention to the cable type. Picture Description Red power cable:...
  • Page 83 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. For electrical connection between multiple parallel batteries SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P/10.1P, please follow as below steps. a. Take out battery power cables and communication cable from battery package. b.
  • Page 84 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Electrical connection diagram between multiple parallel batteries SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P: Remove the excess terminal resistor...
  • Page 85 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Power cables connection between the inverter and series batteries: a. Take out the power cables of series batteries from the inverter package. Picture Description The shortest power cable,...
  • Page 86 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. You can install extra batteries up to 4 series batteries in a system. Electrical connection diagram for SMILE-G3 single phase inverter and different num- ber of series batteries as follows:...
  • Page 87 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Accessory cables for distanced horizontal series batteries expansion should be pur- chased additionally.
  • Page 88: Communication Connection With Inverter

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.5.2. Communication Connection with Inverter For other communication (AUX, LAN, RRCR, DRM, Meter, RS485) connection, please follow the below steps. 1. Loosen the cable glands on the COM connection cover of the inverter, and then unscrew the 4 screws on the COM connection cover.
  • Page 89 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 3. Place the COM connection cover against the inverter enclosure and tighten the 4 screws, at last secure the swivel nuts of the cable glands. The pin definition of the communication ports:...
  • Page 90: Mount Covers Of The Battery And Inverter

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 6.6. Mount Covers of the Battery and Inverter After finishing electrical connection of energy storage system, do the following operations. Mount the cable cover of battery Mount the cable cover of the battery SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P a.
  • Page 91 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Mount the cable cover of the battery SMILE-G3-BAT-3.6S/4.0S a. Cut a cable hole based on the cabling mode, and route external cables through the cable hole.
  • Page 92 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 2. Mount the top covers of the inverter Install the top cover and right cover of the inverter Install the right cover of the inverter Install the left cable cover of the inverter...
  • Page 93: Installer Account Register And Install New System

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 7. Installer Account Register and Install New System 7.1. Register on APP 7.1.1. Download and Install APP 1.Android device users can download the App through major Android application markets such as Google Play.
  • Page 94: Overview Of Functions For Installer Account

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 7.1.3. Overview of Functions for Installer Account...
  • Page 95: Install New System

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 7.1.4. Install New System You can find the SN and check code on the type label of the inverter. Scan or type in. After login, click “Install New System”...
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  • Page 97: Regiter On Alphacloud

    The data produced prior to registration can be synchronized to the webserver. Step 1:Please do the following steps: Open the portal: www.alphaess.com. Step 2:Please fill in “Username”, “Password” and click “Login” if you have already...
  • Page 98 *Serial number: SN (please see the type label of the inverter) *Username: 5-15 letters / numbers *Password: 5-15 letters / numbers / characters More details are available in the Online Monitoring Web Sever Installers User Manual, which can be downloaded from AlphaESS homepage.
  • Page 99: Install New System

    Installers who haven't yet registered need to click “Register” to visit the registration page. Please refer to “AlphaCloud Online Monitoring Webserver Installers User Man- ual”, which you can get from AlphaESS sales and get license number from relevant sales from AlphaESS.
  • Page 100: Power On And Off The System

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 8. Power On and Off the System 8.1. Power on the System 1) Switch on the battery breaker which is at the upper left of the inverter. 2) Switch on the battery breaker of the batteries.
  • Page 101: Commissioning

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9. Commissioning 9.1. Check Before Power-On No. Check Item Acceptance Criteria The mounting space should be proper, and the Mounting mounting environment should be clean and tidy, environment without foreign objects.
  • Page 102: Wifi Module Configuration And Parameter Settings

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9.3. WiFi Module Configuration and Parameter Settings 9.3.1. WiFi Configuration This section is for users who have an energy storage system with a WiFi module. Configure the network with AlphaApp, set system basic parameters, monitor system operation status and check configuration information.
  • Page 103 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Select the WiFi Select the WiFi Router Signal Module Signal This is default passcode Enter WiFi router password The system will not be able to connect to the internet without WiFi configuration.
  • Page 104 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9.3.1.1 Basic Parameters Settings DC Mode Three mode options: DC/AC/Hybrid Storage PV capacity: PV capacity on the energy storage inverter side 5 kW Storage PV Capacity On the grid side, if only a CT is installed, please select CT for grid side.
  • Page 105 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. AC Mode Three mode options: DC/AC/Hybrid PV capacity on the PV-inverter (on-grid) side On the grid side, if only a CT is installed, please select CT for grid side. If the grid meter is installed, please select Meter for grid side.
  • Page 106 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Hybrid Mode Three mode options: DC/AC/Hybrid PV capacity on the PV-inverter (on-grid) side Storage PV capacity: PV capacity on the energy storage inverter side 5 kW Storage PV Capacity On the grid side, if only a CT is installed, please select CT for grid...
  • Page 107: Direct Commissioning On Wifi Configuration

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. The safety standard must be set correctly If you select a safety standard which is not valid for your country and purpose, it will cause a disturbance in the energy storage system and lead to problems with the grid operator.
  • Page 108 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9.3.2.2 Check the Running State of PV and Battery Switch off the AC breaker between the grid port of the energy storage inverter •...
  • Page 109 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9.3.2.3 Check the UPS State Please connect an essential electrical appliance to the socket of backup load. Or • switch on an essential electrical appliance already connected to the backup load port of the inverter.
  • Page 110: Install New System And Settings On The App

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9.4. Install New System and Settings on the APP 9.4.1. Download and Install the APP 9.4.2. Register as an Installer If you don’t have an installer account, please register first. Get the license No.
  • Page 111 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. You can find the SN and check code on the type label of the inverter. Scan or type in. After login, click “Install New System”...
  • Page 112: Check The Running State On-Line

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9.5. Check the Running State On-line If you have completed commissioning as described in chapter 9.3.2, please ignore this section. You can also commission the system after WiFi configuration. Please make sure the PV switch, battery breakers and all the breakers connecting to the system are ON.
  • Page 113 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Step 2 Select “ON” to Charge Batteries from Grid” please set the “Charging period 1” for the time and the SOC would be 100 under this operation. Step 3 The relative value should be like this: Load = PV ±...
  • Page 114: Check The Pv Generation And Discharge Function

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9.5.2. Check the PV Generation and Discharge Function Step 1: Please switch off the PV switch on the energy storage inverter and the AC breaker on the PV inverter if there is any.
  • Page 115: Check The Ups State

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 9.5.3. Check the UPS State • Please connect an essential electrical appliance to the socket of backup load. Or switch on an essential electrical appliance already connected to the backup load port of the energy storage inverter.
  • Page 116: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 10. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10.1. Routine Maintenance Normally, the energy storage system needs no maintenance or calibration. However, in order to maintain the accuracy of the SOC, it is recommended to perform a full charge calibration for SOC (charge battery until the charge power is 0w) on the battery at regular intervals (such as two weeks).
  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 10.2. Troubleshooting 10.2.1. Common Errors Communication Troubleshooting Error Display Description Troubleshooting Code Inverter communication lost 1. Restart the system and check whether the fault has been solved. 2.
  • Page 118 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. BMS lost 1. Check whether the BMS communication connection between the battery and the inverter is correct. BMS lost 2. Check if the battery is switched on. 3.
  • Page 119 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Inverter Error Troubleshooting Error Display Description Troubleshooting Code 1. Check whether the grid is abnormal. 2. Confirm whether the grid cable connection is correct. 100000 Grid_OVP 3.
  • Page 120 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 1. Check whether the PV cable connection is correct. Insulation_ 2. Check whether the PV cable 100007 is damaged. fault If the fault still exists, please call service.
  • Page 121 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Check the PV1 voltage. 100017 MPPT1_OVP If it exceeds 585VDC, reduce the number of PV modules. Check the PV2 voltage. 100021 MPPT2_OVP If it exceeds 585V, reduce the number of PV modules.
  • Page 122 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 1. Check whether the load exceeds the rated power. Output_ 100043 2. Restart the inverter to see if overload the fault still exists. If it still exists, please call service.
  • Page 123 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Accessories Error Troubleshooting Error Display Description Troubleshooting Code EV Charger lost 1. Check whether the EV communication connection EVChargerLos between the EV charger and the inverter is correct.
  • Page 124 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 1. Unplug the charging connector of the EV charger, then plug it after about 10 Input terminal 200011 minutes. If the fault can't be solved, please call service for further check.
  • Page 125: Battery Protection Description For Parallel Batteries

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 10.2.2. Battery Protection Description for Parallel batteries The three LED indicators on the left front provide information about the protection status of the battery with lights displaying solid yellow or flashing. Description Troubleshooting Display...
  • Page 126: Battery Protection Description For Series Batteries

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 10.2.3. Battery Protection Description for Series Batteries The three LED indicators on the front cover provide information about the protection status of the battery with lights displaying solid yellow or flashing. :Yellow LEDs flashing :Yellow LEDs on :Yellow LEDs off...
  • Page 127: Battery Error Description

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 10.2.4. Battery Error Description The three LED indicators on the front cover provide information about the error status of the battery with lights displaying solid yellow or flashing. Description Troubleshooting Display...
  • Page 128: Uninstallation & Return

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 11. Uninstallation & Return 11.1. Remove the Product Procedure • Step 1: Power off the energy storage system by following the instructions in Chapter 8.2 Powering off the System.
  • Page 129: Specifications

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 12. Specifications 12.1. Datasheet of Inverter SMILE-G3 Single Phase Inverter G3-B5-INV Item G3-S8-INV G3-S5-INV G3-S3.6-INV Input DC (PV side) Recommended max. 10000 W 10000 W 7200 W PV power...
  • Page 130 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Rated frequency 50/60 Hz Rated output 21.7 A 34.8 A 21.7 A 16 A current THDv(@linear load) Output AC (Backup side) when on Grid Rated output power 11.5 kW 3.68 kW...
  • Page 131 Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Output over current Integrated protection Output short Integrated protection Output overvoltage Integrated protection PV reverse polarity Integrated protection PV overvoltage Integrated protection PV switch Integrated Battery breaker...
  • Page 132: Datasheet Of Battery

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 12.2. Datasheet of Battery 12.2.1. Datasheet of battery SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P Model SMILE-G3-BAT-8.2P Battery type LFP (LiFePO Weight 78.3 kg Dimension (W*H*D) 610*793*212 mm Ingress protection IP21 Installed energy...
  • Page 133: Datasheet Of Battery Smile-G3-Bat-10.1P

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 12.2.2. Datasheet of battery SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P Model SMILE-G3-BAT-10.1P Battery type LFP (LiFePO Weight 90 kg Dimension (W*D*H) 610*210*790 mm Ingress protection IP65 Installed energy 10.1 kWh Usable energy 9.6 kWh...
  • Page 134: Datasheet Of Battery Smile-G3-Bat-3.8S

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 12.2.3. Datasheet of battery SMILE-G3-BAT-3.8S Model SMILE-G3-BAT-3.8S Battery type LFP (LiFePO Weight 38.5 kg Dimension (W*H*D) 610*435*212 mm Ingress protection IP21 Installed energy 3.84 kWh Usable energy 3.65 kWh...
  • Page 135: Datasheet Of Battery Smile-G3-Bat-4.0S

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. 12.2.4. Datasheet of battery SMILE-G3-BAT-4.0S Model SMILE-G3-BAT-4.0S Battery type LFP (LiFePO Weight 43.2 kg Dimension (W*H*D) 610*435*212.5 mm Ingress protection IP65 Installed energy 4.0 kWh Usable energy 3.8 kWh...
  • Page 136: Appendix 1: System Overview

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  • Page 142: Appendix 2: Regional Application Standard

    Error! Use the Home tab to apply 标题 1 to the text that you want to appear here. Appendix 2: Regional Application Standard Please check with your local grid company and choose the corresponding regional application standard, the power quality modes Volt- VAR and Volt-Watt will be running automatically.
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