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H-60 Fuel Cell Stack
User Manual
Updated 21 Sept. 2023
H-60_UM_V1.3_EN

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  • Page 1 H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual Updated 21 Sept. 2023 H-60_UM_V1.3_EN...
  • Page 2 It is the responsibility of the customer to meet all local safety requirements and to ensure safety during operation, maintenance and storage of the H-60 stack. Although all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document, Horizon reserves the right to change the information at any time and assumes no liability for its accuracy.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...

  • Page 4: General Information

    • Operate within the temperatures limits stated in the manual. • Never operate if an alarm condition exists. • Never operate if an alarm condition exists. Note: We highly recommend customer use a hydrogen sensor(not provided) to detect the hydrogen leakage. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 5 As a preventative measure, the stack must be operated in a well-ventilated area in order to inhibit potential hydrogen accumulation. WARNING! Always operate the stack in a well-ventilated area and ensure that ventilation slots are unobstructed. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 6 As a preventative measure, the stack must be operated in a well-ventilated area in order to compensate for the oxygen used within the fuel cells. WARNING! Always operate the stack in a well-ventilated area. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...

  • Page 7: Electrical Safety

    Accordingly, no jewellery should be worn near the stack. WARNING! Do not wear jewellery near the stack. No pungent odor, paint and perfume are allowed around stack. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...

  • Page 8: High Temperature

    Accordingly, avoid contact with the fuel cell stack, or components that convey process or cooling air. WARNING! Avoid contact with the fuel cell stack or components that convey process or cooling air. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 9 For purging out the water and air gas redundant in the fuel cells. Mass flow per minute: The total amount of the Hydrogen flow to the fuel cell every minute，which the Hydrogen supply can be calculated. HFCT: Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 10 A: Warning labels B: FC+ connector C: FC- & load- connector D: Controller multi-connector E: H2 supply valve F: H2 purge valve G: Fuel cell air inlet side H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 11 A: H2 inlet connector B: Blower C: H2 outlet connector H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 12 F: ON/OFF button G: Connect to FC+ H: Connect to FC- I: Connect to Load+ J: Controller power supply DC 13V+ K: Controller power supply DC 13V- L: LCD connector (optional LCD, not provided) H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 13 ‘—’. 5. On/Off Switch Hold it for 2 seconds for either on or off operation. 6. Blower Supply air to the fuel cells and meanwhile decrease the temperature of the stack. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 14 4mm outer diameter and 2mm inner diameter is connected to the purging valve on one end and the H2 OU T th e ot h e r . 12. LCD Show the Current and Voltage of the stack. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 15 Efficiency of stack 40% @ 12V Low voltage shut down Over current shut down Over temperature shut down 65 ℃ External power supply 13V (±1V), 2A ** System electronics need external power supply. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...

  • Page 16: System Setup

    Connector pin # Periferals controlled Yellow #1 & #5 Hydrogen supply valve Blue #2 & #6 Hydrogen purge valve Red and Black #3 & #7 Blowers (Red= +ve, Black= -ve) #4 & #8 Temperature Sensor H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 17 STEP 2: Connect the controller to the stack as the output power also shall be under control. The finished connection is shown in 2E. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 18 The hydrogen supply valve will prevent damage from the hydrogen while the stack is off. Pay attention to the direction of the connection of the Hydrogen supply valve. The finished connection is shown in 4H. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 19 (5A-5E). If not, the gas out of stack may have a negative effect on the purge valve after a long-time running. Connect the output of the purge valve to a place away from the stack in case of the damage caused by the Hydrogen leakage. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 20 Note: The tube is required to be less than 20cm between stack output and purging valve. The tube connected to the purging valve output is required to be less than 30cm. The inner diameter of the required to be more than 2mm. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 21 Purged Hydrogen away from the stack between stack output and purging valve. The tube connected to the purging valve output is required to be less than 30cm. The inner diameter of the required to be more than 2mm. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 22 The "FC+/-" connection between the stack and controller. The hydrogen input pressure is 0.45-0.55Bar. The external power is providing 12-14V. The load is below 60W. The System is now setup and ready to be used. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...

  • Page 23: System Setup Diagram

    6. System Setup Diagram SCU: Short Circuit Unit GND: Grounding H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 24 30cm. The pressure of the hydrogen is between 0.45--0.55Bar. The load connecter, load+, is connected to the "load +"in the controller. The load- is connected to "FC- & Load-" in the stack. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...

  • Page 25: Operating Procedures

    If you do not hear the hissing from the purge valve review “Checking the Valve” in Troubleshooting. Following the purging the fuel cell will short circuit 5 times over a 10 seconds period. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 26 “This side up”. Do not move the fuel cell around or shake vigorously during operation. If the system shuts down during running procedure, review the Bleeping interpretation during running procedure. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 27 Completely disconnect the fuel cell system from the controller. Let the fuel cell cool down before placing it into an air tight container. This will help to maintain its performance particularly during long periods of storage. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...

  • Page 28: Performance Characteristics

    Performance characteristics of the stack are presented. All performance data is given for baseline operating conditions, defined at sea-level and room ambient temperature. 60W U-I Curve Current(A) 60W power curve Current(A) 60W Hydrogen consumption Power(W) H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 29 2. The tube between the hydrogen pressure regulator and the fuel cell gas input is required to be less than 30cm. 3. The stack must be standing on the clear plastic feet. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 30 Please make sure you have purged the water out of the stack as much as possible before use, say, it is not coming out of the output if you injected water into the stack. Using the fuel cell stack with too much water inside can irreparably damage it! H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 31 Action High current protection i.e. current is too high - For H-60 is > 6A set by the controller. High temperature fuel cell protection i.e. fuel cell is running >65˚C. Low voltage fuel cell protection i.e. the average voltage per cell is <0.5V Note: If one of the above situations occurs, the stack will disconnect the load and make an alarm.
  • Page 32 Input pressure is 0.45-0.55Bar. If both valves open, system will follow normal start up procedures. If either of the valves still don’t open. Check the controller section on Valves in Trouble shooting. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 33 Check your external power supply, to see how much current is being drawn during the starting time, it should be more than 0.6A for 3 seconds.Check the external power supply H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 34 12. FUEL CELL DRAWING H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...
  • Page 35 5. If the stack has not been used for more than 2 months and your load could be set to constant voltage, try to operate the stack under 0.6V/cell. Under this operation mode, the stack can reach the rated performance within 1-2 hours. H-60 Fuel Cell Stack User Manual V1.3...

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