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Spectronik PROTIUM-1500 OC User Manual

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PROTIUM-1500 OC
FUEL CELL SYSTEM
USER GUIDE V1.0-1.6
VERSION V1.0-1.6 | 24.04.17

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  • Page 1 PROTIUM-1500 OC FUEL CELL SYSTEM USER GUIDE V1.0-1.6 VERSION V1.0-1.6 | 24.04.17...

  • Page 2: Safety, Handling & Support

    Do not use PROTIUM-1500 OC in any other way than the one recommended in this manual. Spectronik reserves the right to change system specifications, appearance or discontinue the product at any time.
  • Page 3 OVERVIEW 1.1 PROTIUM-1500 OC FUEL CELL Back View Front View ITEM DESCRIPTION Cooling fan (x6) Mounting plate (left) Mounting plate (right) Protective mask CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...

  • Page 4: Item Description

    1.1 PROTIUM-1500 OC FUEL CELL Right View Left View ITEM DESCRIPTION H2 gas inlet connector (right) H2 gas inlet connector (left) H2 supply valves (right) H2 supply valves (left) Gas pressure sensor 1 Gas pressure sensor 2 H2 purge valves (right)
  • Page 5 1.1 PROTIUM-1500 OC FUEL CELL Top View Bottom View ITEM DESCRIPTION Power/Signal receptacle Stack power output (XT-90 female) CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...

  • Page 6: Electronic Controller

    On/Off push button Stack power output (XT-90 male) Status LED Power/Signal header Load connector (XT-90 female) Gas pressure transducer receptacle* Telemetry transmitter port (4-pin) (Only used with purchase of Programming port (6-pin) Spectronik Miniature Gas Pressure Regulator) CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Hybrid battery output (XT-90 female) Gas pressure transducer header* Hybrid battery input (XT-90 male) Molex connector to telemetry port Free-end wires for user’s load USB connector to PC (Only used with purchase of Spectronik Miniature Gas Pressure Regulator) CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 8 1.4 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS – PROTIUM-1500 OC ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM 8.00 229.80 R3.25 265.20 140.00 310.20 CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 9 1.4 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS – PROTIUM-1500 OC ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM 361.60 171.20 CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 10 1.5 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS – ELECTRIC CONTROLLER ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM 174.80 137.80 159.00 24.30 148.00 83.50 CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 11 1.6 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS – STANDARD ACCESSORIES ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 500.00 300.00 1800.00 CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...
  • Page 12 Recommended Orientations of PROTIUM-1500 OC PROTIUM-1500 OC cannot be mounted in any orientation due to internal routings of the gas streams within the fuel cell stack. The stack should also be level to ensure water does not get trapped in the Cathode channels, obstructing the oxidant flow and causing potential performance drop and cell damage.
  • Page 13 1.8 MECHANICAL DIMENSION – MOUNTING AND CLEARANCE (Centre to Centre) Dimensions of the mounting holes ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM 8.00 140.00 R3.25 265.20 CHAPTER 1 | OVERVIEW...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PROTIUM-1500 OC TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fuel Cell PROTIUM-1500 OC Type No. of cells Architecture Open cathode Coolant Air cooled Rated/gross power 1500/1800W Rated/gross current 62.5/75A Voltage output 24-36VDC Start-up time Operating ambient temp. [1,40] Operating altitude without power derating...

  • Page 15: Test Conditions

    30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 70.00 80.00 Current (A) Nominal polarization curve for a fully conditioned PROTIUM-1500 OC at its Beginning-of-Life (BOL). TEST CONDITIONS • Ambient temperature: 24 • Relative humidity: 60% • H supply pressure: 10psig • Dead-ended operation • Balance-of-plant (BOP) powered by fuel cell •...

  • Page 16: System Block Diagram

    ▪ Gas tank pressure transducer ▪ Solenoid valves ▪ Programming port Electronic ▪ Sensors ▪ Telemetry transmitter port Controller Communication (Data Telemetry) PROTIUM-1500 OC fuel cell stack ▪ UART to USB Fuel cell power IN Fuel cell power OUT 24-36V Hybrid Output Source e.g.

  • Page 17: System Operation Flow

    2.4 SYSTEM OPERATION FLOW Standby Phase (when Electronic Controller receives power) Starting Phase (initialization system checks when instructed to turn on) Running Phase (fuel cell system is operational) Shutdown Phase (when instructed to turn off) Abnormal Shutdown Phase (occurrence of error/ potential hazard) CHAPTER 2 | SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 18: Operating Procedures

    0.5-0.7bar gauge. Reminder: ensure that all gas tubing and electrical wire connections are firm and secure. The setup is now completed and PROTIUM-1500 OC is ready to be turned on. CHAPTER 3 | OPERATING PROCEDURES...
  • Page 19 19L/min at ≥0.5barg output pressure . 5. PROTIUM-1500 OC will do a series of gas purging and internal diagnostic checks. The cooling fans will turn on. If everything is normal, the system will enter its Running Phase – indicated...
  • Page 20 Hybrid Output Source/Li-Po battery voltage (V) * only with purchase of Spectronik Miniature Gas Pressure Regulator. 3. During Running Phase, you may manually control PROTIUM-1500 OC by clicking commands in Caution: manual control the GUI such as Purge and increasing/decreasing the cooling fan speed.
  • Page 21 Status 3. The message “System OFF” will appear in the GUI. PROTIUM-1500 OC is now turned off. will blink at 60% on standby awaiting the next start-up command. 4. If you do not intend to restart the system soon, turn OFF your Hydrogen gas supply and H2 gas inlet connectors.
  • Page 22 PROTECTIONS & MANUAL CONTROL 4.1 MANUALLY CONTROLLING THE PROTIUM-1500 OC The PROTIUM-1500 OC comes with in-built firmware control that is optimized to bring out its best performance over the applicable ambient environment range. In normal use-case scenario, there is no need for user to fine-tune the parameters. For advanced user who wishes to control the fuel cell manually, the following commands can be entered via the GUI’s keyboard function:...
  • Page 23 Aux V supply, incorrect Voltage ◉ that it is sufficiently charged. The voltage must be between 23.2V-25.8V. Emergency Shutdown = Abnormal Shutdown Phase would be activated ◉ with purchase of Spectronik Miniature Gas Pressure Regulator CHAPTER 4 | SYSTEM MONITORING & PROTECTIONS...
  • Page 24 The pressure in the gas tank is below 10 Bar. Emergency Shutdown = Abnormal Shutdown Phase would be activated ◉ Status LED flashing at 80% to alert warning during Running Phase ● with purchase of Spectronik Miniature Gas Pressure Regulator CHAPTER 4 | SYSTEM MONITORING & PROTECTIONS...
  • Page 25 4.5 SYSTEM WARNING & PROTECTIONS – LED STATUS & OTHER MESSAGES LED Status: Phase Blink % (at 1Hz) Meaning 5s after start-up power is provided into the Electronic Controller, LED will blink at 10%, Power ON/ Standby Phase indicating that the system is ready to receive its “start”...

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Storage

    When not in use, Spectronik recommends that PROTIUM-1500 OC is reconditioned at least once a month. Set up PROTIUM-1500 OC as per instructions in Section 3, using a DC electronic load in lieu of your regular load. 2. After the system enters “Running Phase”, set constant voltage (CV) load of 24V and run the system for 1h.

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