Basic overview This document describes the installation, electrical connection, operation, commission, Personnel requirements maintenance and troubleshooting of the Polar ESS ALPS battery system. Before installing and operating the ALPS battery, ensure that you are familiar with the product Safety features, functions, and safety precautions we’ve provided here.
Read all safety instructions carefully before any work and follow The battery must not come in contact with liquids the rules at all times when working on or with the battery. Polar ESS shall not be liable for any consequence caused by the violation of the following: 2.1.2...
If the battery is flooded or submerged, do not access Place the battery at least two meters away from heat sources (such as a radiator) Wet batteries it. Contact Polar ESS or your distributor for technical Ensure the battery is free from exposure to intensive infrared radiation assistance immediately.
Product introduction Transportation requirements Product description CAUTION The ALPS battery is an energy storage unit composed of electrochemical cells, switch button, Please refer to the following requirements for battery transportation. Failure to comply with battery management unit, power and signal terminals, and mechanical parts. It features better these requirements can void the product warranty.
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4.1.2 4.1.3 Battery dimensions and interface view LED display description Name Colour Description Example 505.20mm SOC LED 1 Green SOC 0%-25% 480mm SOC LED 2 Green SOC 26%-50% SOC LED 3 Green SOC 51%-75% 5 6 7 8 9 SOC 76%-100% SOC LED 4 Green Interface view...
Installation Label description 4.2.1 Model labels WARNING Provide unique identification of the battery (product type, device-specific characteristics, certificates and approvals). The type label is located on the right side of the battery. Read the official guidance before installation in order to understand product information and safety cautions Installers should be qualified electricians and fully understand the whole photovoltaic system, grid network, working principle and national and regional standards...
Electrical connection Installation instructions 5.7.1 Stackable installation CAUTION Please note: foot support accessories are optional. Do not forget to wear ESD wrist strap and gloves, safety gloves, and goggles. 5.6.1 System connection diagram Top foot bracket Parallel bracket To install the battery stack together, prepare four battery feet with the provided screws. Secure the foot brace to the four corners of the battery.
Battery parallel 5.7.2 Cabinet installation Please note: standard cabinet is optional; handles are optional NOTE When connecting the power wires, please pay attention to the positive and negative terminals. The red terminals are connected to the positive terminals and the black terminals to the negative terminals The CAN communication terminal is used to communicate to the PCS.
Troubleshooting 5.8.2 Setting for battery ID ERROR BAT5.2 Error description Error code Suggested actions Battery Description Discharge under Single cell voltage There is over discharge risk. The voltage protection below the threshold for user should stop discharging and Master 0,0,0,0 under-voltage arrange a recharge protection...
DATASHEET Appendix LED light definition Model ALPS BA5.2 Status Items SOC indication Remark Voltage Range (Vdc) 48 ~ 57.6 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Nominal Capacity (Wh) 5120 The battery SOC; the 0%-25% Usable Capacity (Wh) 4780 corresponding SOC t=1s LED indicator will Charge/Discharge Current (A) be green and off at 26%-25%...
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If the parallel is successful, the SOC Parallel Parallel connection LED will be green and connection succeeds t=0.8s t=0.8s t=0.8s t=0.8s off for 5S every 0.8S Cell charge SOC LED light red overvoltage protection Battery charge SOC LED light red overvoltage protection Over charge and over SOC LED light red...
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