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Canadian Solar CSI-EP-9.9 Quick Installation Manual

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
This Quick Installation Guide provides a set of instructions on the standard
product installation process. Please refer to the Installation Manual for
more details or contact the EP service team in case you have any questions.
E-Stop
CTs Terminal
Hybrid
Communication
Loads/Grid
Neutral
Terminal
Hybrid/Generator/Invert
er Neutral Terminal
Smart Gateway Overview
Hybrid
CB
Grid
Terminal
Loads/Grid
Ground Terminal
Loads
Terminal
Capacity
Extend Kits
(CBs)
Extend Port 1
Extend Port 2
Hybrid/Generator/Inverter
Ground Terminal

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Summary of Contents for Canadian Solar CSI-EP-9.9

  • Page 1 QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE This Quick Installation Guide provides a set of instructions on the standard product installation process. Please refer to the Installation Manual for more details or contact the EP service team in case you have any questions. Smart Gateway Overview Capacity Extend Kits (CBs)
  • Page 2 Hybrid Inverter Overview Grounding Terminal PV Switches Battery DC Connector Input & Output Battery Fuse Terminals CAN H CAN L Communication PV1+ PV1- PV2+ PV2- inputs PV3+ PV3- PV4+ PV4- Inputs & Outputs Internal connection...
  • Page 3 Unpacking In the Smart Gateway Box 1. Smart Gateway 2. Smart Gateway Bracket A2_1pcs 3. Smart Gateway Bracket A_M6_2pcs 6. Warranty Letter_1pcs 4. CTs_2pcs 5. User Manual_1pcs In the Hybrid Inverter Box 3. Inverter Side Cover B_1pcs 1. Hybrid Inverter 2.
  • Page 4 In the Battery Modules Box 3. Hybrid Bracket C_1pcs 1. Battery module 2. Battery Side Cover B_2pcs 5. Battery Bracket B1_2pcs 6. Battery Bracket B2_2pcs 4. Bracket Side Bracket F_2pcs 7. Battery Side Bracket F_M5_4pcs 8. Battery Bracket B_M6_8pcs In the Base Modules Box 1.
  • Page 5 Tools Required Tools 25/64” 2-1/4’’ 1-1/8’’ 5/16” Electric Drill Hole Saw Set Hammer 5/32’’ 1/8’’ Wire Stripper Marking Pen 5/16’’ Sscrewdriver Set 5/32’’ 26 AWG to 0 AWG Tape Measure Socket Set Level Tool Multi-meter PREPARATION...
  • Page 6 Install Smart Gateway Choose an installation position for Smart Gateway and Install Bracket A2 on the wall. Place bracket on the wall to mark drill positions. 5/16’’ 3 inch Drilled into a Concrete/Masonry wall up to Use 6pcs 5/16’’ expansion bolts to fix the 3-4 inch.
  • Page 7 Hang SG Bracket A1 on the SG Bracket A2 on the wall Check: if the brackets are properly installed? Left view Right view Right view Right view Right view Left view Left view Left view INSTALLATION...
  • Page 8 Fasten the brackets together on both sides with screws. Left Right Top view 142 in-lbs INSTALLATION...

  • Page 9: Drill Template

    Drill Template Hybrid 20.00”,508mm 16.00”,406mm 12.00”,305mm Φ3/8”, 10mm 6 Battery - Hybrid 73.85”,1876mm 5 Battery - Hybrid 4 Battery - Hybrid 6 Battery 3 Battery - Hybrid 5 Battery 17.87”,454mm 4 Battery 47.99”,1219mm 3 Battery 8.46”,215mm 2 Battery 8.46”,215mm 1 Battery 10.24”, 260mm Ground reference line PREPARATION...
  • Page 10 Install Hybrid Wall Mounting ( Extra Bracket C required ( provided in the optional brackets box)) Tear down the spare piece of drill template Floor Mounting INSTALLATION...
  • Page 11 Install Base (for floor mounting) Place the Base on a level flat concrete floor. Keep a minimum distance of 105mm between the Base and the adjacent wall. (Bolts not included in package) Wall 1. Install Base “L”Bracekts G. Place Base on the floor 4.13”...
  • Page 12 Install Base (for wall mounting) Assemble support bracket E 62 in-lbs Attach Bracket E1 to Bracket E2 from the left and right sides with the bolts (M6* 0.63”). INSTALLATION...
  • Page 13 Install Base (for wall mounting) Fasten both brackets together (support bracket E to mounting bracket C) 142 in-lbs Align the front edge of Base with the edge of bracket E. Fasten Base on support bracket E through bracket 62 in-lbs INSTALLATION...
  • Page 14 Install Battery Modules Align Battery Module with Base. Note: Ensure that the DC connectors are also aligned. Place Battery Module on Base INSTALLATION...
  • Page 15 Install Bracket F on both sides to fasten Battery Module and Base. 62 in-lbs Use wall brackets B1 and B2 to fasten the battery module to wall bracket C. Steps: 62 in-lbs INSTALLATION...
  • Page 16 2nd Battery Module Installation 3rd Battery Module Installation Hybrid Inverter Installation Bracket D Bracket F INSTALLATION...
  • Page 17 Hybrid Inverter Installation Steps: 62 in-lbs INSTALLATION...
  • Page 18 Open Smart Gateway Steps to Open 30° 30° 1.Unlock the Locks 2.Flip the panel to 30° 3.Move upward and remove the panel Steps to Close 30° 2. Release the panel, then 1. Align the panel at an align it with the SG borders angle, and place it on SG 30°...
  • Page 19 Connect the DC Connector Unlock the latches, then remove the front panel and dead front cover of Hybrid. Disconnect Fuse. Ensure that fuse has been disconnected. Then plug in the DC connector of the Hybrid Inverter. INSTALLATION...
  • Page 20 Smart Gateway Knockouts for Cables Smart Gateway Knockouts Sizes 2-1/4'' 1-1/4'' 2-3/4'' Extend Extend Grid Hybrid Loads Port 2 Port 1 WIRING...

  • Page 21: System Diagram

    System Diagram...
  • Page 22 Hybrid and Smart Gateway Communication Connection Shielded twisted pair cable Terminal wiring steps Pay attention to wire colors and labels Hybrid Wire Color Terminal Terminal Yellow CANL1 Orange CANH1 Black Brown 1. Press button 2. insert cable 3. release button WIRING...
  • Page 23 Hybrid and Smart Gateway Communication Connection If communication resistor is not installed, install it between the CANH1 & CANL1 terminals. Hybrid Comm. Wiring with Resistor If communication resistor already pre-installed, then just complete the communication wiring process Shielded twisted pair cable WIRING...
  • Page 24 Hybrid and Smart Gateway Communication (Parallel Hybrid) Smart Gateway Hybrid 1 Hybrid 2 Smart Gateway Comm. Hybrid 1 Comm. Wiring Hybrid 2 Comm. Wiring Wiring & installed Resistor Standard cable length is 10m, cannot be extended. Extension may cause communication failure. Do not use any other cable to avoid any product malfunction.
  • Page 25 Hybrid and Smart Gateway Communication (Parallel Hybrid) If communication resistors are pre-installed, uninstall it from hybrid units connected between SG and final Hybrid . Hybrid1 Comm. Wiring & Pre-installed Resistor Hybrid1 Comm. & Resistor Removed Keep the resistor in place on final hybrid. Smart Gateway Comm.
  • Page 26 Hybrid to Smart Gateway AC Connection Hybrid 6-8 AWG 40 in-lbs 6-8 AWG 5/32’’ 6-8 AWG 9-4 AWG Note: While making connections on neutral terminal, ensure to terminate neutral cables on lower terminals first, and work your way from lower terminals to upper terminals. i.e. first connect neutral wires of Hybrids, Generator/PV inverter, and then connect neutral wires of Load and Grid.
  • Page 27 Hybrid to Smart Gateway AC Connection (Hybrid2) Hybrid 2 Circuit Breaker Hybrid 2 AC Output 6-8 AWG 40 in-lbs 6-8 AWG 5/32’’ 6-8 AWG 9-4 AWG Neutral & Ground Cable WIRING...
  • Page 28 PV Connection 10 AWG 10 AWG WIRING...
  • Page 29 Grid Cables Connection 4 - 2/0 AWG 4 - 2/0 AWG 4 - 2/0 AWG 3/0 - 4/0 AWG 110 in-lbs 275 in-lbs 5/16’’ Grid Loads Cables Connection 4 - 2/0 AWG 4 - 2/0 AWG 4 - 2/0 AWG 3/0 - 4/0 AWG 110 in-lbs 275 in-lbs...
  • Page 30 Install the CTs Install CTs sensor on L1 and L2 between grid and MCB. Connect the CTs cables to SG CT terminal. • Standard cable length of 10m (32.8 feet), can be extended up to 90m (295 feet). • Recommended cable gauge & standard: 22AWG and UL1015. From Grid Electrical Panel...
  • Page 31 E-Stop Connection (Optional) Install an Emergency Stop Switch as per the local codes or standard requirements. SW 1B Emergency stop switch SW 2B SW 3B SW 4B Remove the connector, insert E-stop cables to the terminal. WIRING...
  • Page 32 Neutral-Ground Bonding (Optional) If Smart Gateway is installed as the unique distribution device ( Without Electrical Distribution Board), bond Neural to Ground. Neutral Terminal Remove the insulation pillars Bond Neutral to support panel Insulation pillars Support panel (grounded) WIRING...
  • Page 33 Energize Smart Gateway and Hybrid 1. Re-install the deadfront covers on SG and Hybrid. 2. Connect the Battery Fuse, and then turn on the PV switches in the Hybrid Inverter. 3. Turn on Hybrid-1 Circuit Breaker in SG. WIRING...
  • Page 34 4. Turn on SG Grid input power MCB in electric panel. 5. Install the front panels. Note: Do not turn on the EP Cube Hybrid and Smart Gateway by pressing down the power on/off buttons on both Hybrid and Smart Gateway, at this stage (prior to commissioning process). WIRING...
  • Page 35 Commissioning Via EP Cube APP Log in with the installer account, Click More -----> Commissioning -----> Installation. Device Grid Card Bluetooth Wi-Fi Smart Gateway Hybrid Warranty device update config config config config config config Registration Follow the step-by-step process till the end to complete the system configuration. COMMISSIONING...
  • Page 36 Bluetooth Wi-Fi Warranty Device Smart Gateway Card Grid Hybrid device config config Registration update config config config config Add SG, Hybrid, battery modules and base according to your system configuration. Scan the QR code to add the SN of each module or input the SN individually. C h o o s e c o u n t r y n a m e f r o m C o u n t r y t h e l i s t...
  • Page 37 Bluetooth Wi-Fi Device Warranty Smart Gateway Card Grid Hybrid device config config update config config Registration config config In the second step, the Bluetooth configuration is completed. Click on your desired device to set it as the current device. And click connect button. Allow EP Cube to connect to nearby devices via Bluetooth.
  • Page 38 Bluetooth Wi-Fi Device Warranty Smart Gateway Card Hybrid Grid device config config update Registration config config config config Note: EP Cube can only connect with 2.4Ghz WIFI Networks. Turn on WIFI Input the password and confirm Note: Ensure that your installation site must have WIFI coverage and strong signal strength.
  • Page 39 Bluetooth Warranty Wi-Fi Device Smart Gateway Card Grid Hybrid device config Registration config update config config config config In this step firmware of the RTU Module and EP CUBE are updated to latest available version automatically. In 1st step, click the update button to start RTU update process. Pay attention to the tips on the screen.
  • Page 40 Warranty Bluetooth Wi-Fi Device Smart Gateway Card Hybrid Grid device Registration config config update config config config config EP CUBE Update page Monitor Module Update completed Click to start EP Click to view EP CUBE Update CUBE Update page Click update button on EP CUBE page to start the update. Once the update is completed successfully, click the finish button to complete.
  • Page 41 Smart Gateway Grid Hybrid Card Bluetooth Wi-Fi Warranty Device device config config config config config config Registration update P a r t i a l h o m e / w h o l e h o m e b a c k u p B a c k u p t y p e b a s e d o n w i r i n g c o n n e c t i o n t o p o l o g y G r i d...
  • Page 42 Smart Gateway Warranty Grid Hybrid Bluetooth Card Wi-Fi Device device config Registration config config config config config update 5- Multiple Hybrid Config: If multiple Hybrids are connected with a single SG in parallel, than it requires special attention to details as it also involves Hardware operation. Follow the below steps in sequence: Step a.
  • Page 43 Smart Gateway Grid Hybrid Card Warranty Bluetooth Wi-Fi Device config device config config config Registration config config update Step e. Now, turn off the MCB of Hybrid1 in the Smart Gateway and turn on the MCB of Hybrid2 installed on the din rail. Wait a few sec for the hybrid1 to completely turn off. Hybrid2 Hybrid1 Step f.
  • Page 44 Smart Gateway Warranty Hybrid Grid Card Bluetooth Wi-Fi Device config Registration device config config config config config update Activate communication card. So, when WIFI doesn’t work, it can serve as a backup for remote monitoring. 1. Click to read card information 2.
  • Page 45 Smart Gateway Warranty Grid Hybrid Card Bluetooth Wi-Fi Device device config Registration config config config config config update In the last step, take and upload photos of the successful commissioning and submit for final approval by EP Team. The Installation approval is necessary for Warranty Registration.
  • Page 46 Click on home page button Click icon in front of current mode Select desired operation mode and click submit. After commissioning is completed, turn on the Smart Gateway, and then turn on the Hybrid. Swipe down on the Home page to refresh the monitoring page, and for updated data. COMMISSIONING...
  • Page 47 Install Side Covers Finally, when installation is finished, ensure that all connections are rated NEMA 4X. www.eternalplanetenergy.com...