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AURA

Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery System

51.2V

5 kWh/10 kWh/15 kWh/20 kWh

VERSION A0

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Page 1 AURA Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery System 51.2V 5 kWh/10 kWh/15 kWh/20 kWh VERSION A0 USER MANUAL...
Page 2 The illustrations in the user manual are for demonstration purposes only. Details may appear slightly diﬀerent depending on product revision and market region. z Renogy reserves the right to change the information in the user manual without notice. For the latest user manual, visit renogyx.com.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Information .......................01 Symbols Used .........................01 General Safety Information .....................03 Arc Flash Protection ........................04 Qualiﬁed Personnel .........................05 Introduction ..........................06 General Information ........................06 Key Features ...........................06 Package Contents ........................07 Control Kit ..........................07 Battery Module ........................10 Product Overview ........................11 Battery System ........................11 Control Module ........................12 Battery Module ........................14...
Page 4 Wiring ............................36 Tools ............................36 Grounding Wiring ........................37 Power Wiring ...........................39 Communication Wiring ......................41 Commissioning ..........................42 Power On ..........................42 LCD Screen ..........................43 Communication ........................45 Heater .............................47 Power Oﬀ ..........................48 Troubleshooting ...........................49 Technical Speciﬁcations ......................52 Dimensions ..........................53 Control Module ........................53 Battery Module ........................53 Battery Base ..........................53 Maintenance ..........................54 Inspection ..........................54...
Page 5: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information The user manual provides important installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for AURA Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery System (hereinafter referred to as AURA). Read the user manual carefully before installation and operation and save it for future reference. Failure to observe the instructions or precautions in the User Manual can result in electrical shock, serious injuries, or death, or can damage AURA, potentially rendering it inoperable.
Page 6 Arc Flash Protection Qualiﬁed Personnel Read the user manual carefully before installation and operation. Turn oﬀ the circuit breakers on both AURA and the inverter before wiring and maintenance. Do not step on AURA. Keep AURA out of the reach of young children and animals.
Page 7: General Safety Information
Wear proper protective equipment and use insulated tools during installation and operation. Do not wear metal jewelry, such as necklaces and watches. z Do not dispose of AURA as household waste. Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and use recycling channels as required.
Page 8: Arc Flash Protection
Arc Flash Protection To protect personnel from the possibility of getting injured by an arc ﬂash hazard, arc ﬂash calculation of AURA is estimated with the Direct-Current Incident Energy Calculations by referring to Annex D of NFPA 70E. System Voltage 51.2V...
Page 9: Qualified Personnel
Arc Flash Protection Qualiﬁed Personnel Qualiﬁed Personnel The installation and service of AURA must be carried out by qualiﬁed personnel. Qualiﬁed personnel refer to trained and licensed electricians or installers with all the following skills and expertise: z Knowledge of the functional principles and operation of on-grid and oﬀ-grid energy storage system.
Page 10: Introduction
Intelligent Monitoring With the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module, AURA can be connected to the DC Home app for remote device monitoring. You can monitor the operation status and modify parameters through the DC Home app.
Page 11: Package Contents
Package Contents Control Kit Battery Module Package Contents Control Kit AURA 51.2V 200A Lithium Iron Phosphate AURA Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Battery Control Module x 1 Base x 1 Battery Brackets x 4 Wall Brackets x 4 Sleeve Anchors x 4...
Page 12 Package Contents Control Kit Battery Module Phillips Self-tapping Screws x 4 Phillips Self-tapping Screws x 4 ST6.3 x 1.8 x 40 mm ST6.3 x 1.8 x 60 mm Phillips Self-tapping Screws x 4 Flat Washers x 4 ST6.3 x 1.6 x 80 mm M6 x 18 x 2 mm Socket Head Cap Screws x 8 Flange Nuts x 4...
Page 13 Battery Module Screw Cap Covers x 4 Grounding Cable Ring Terminal x 1 #10 Stud RJ45 Plug Waterproof Housing x 2 User Manual x 1 AURA Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery System 51.2V 5 kWh/10 kWh/15 kWh/20 kWh VERSION A0 USER MANUAL...
Page 14: Battery Module
Package Contents Control Kit Battery Module Battery Module Battery Module x 1 Screw Cap Covers x 4 Phillips Machine Screws x 4 (Including Washers) M5 x 0.8 x 12 mm...
Page 15: Product Overview
Product Overview Battery System Control Module Battery Module Product Overview Battery System Part Part Control Module Battery Base Battery Modules...
Page 16: Control Module
Product Overview Battery System Control Module Battery Module Control Module Control Module (Left Side) █ Part Part Power Button LCD Screen Wi-Fi Antenna Interconnection Connector 250A DC Circuit Breaker (Including Waterproof Cover)
Page 17 Product Overview Battery System Control Module Battery Module Control Module (Right Side) █ Part Part Parallel Communication Port 2 Negative Power Connector (Including Waterproof Cap) Parallel Communication Port 1 Grounding Terminal (Including Waterproof Cap) (Including Grounding Screw) Hybrid Inverter Communication Port Positive Power Connector (Including Waterproof Cap) Diagnostic Communication Port...
Page 18: Battery Module
Product Overview Battery System Control Module Battery Module Battery Module Part Part Handles Safety Valve Interconnection Connectors...
Page 19: Wiring Diagram
Solar Array 2 Utility Meter Main Electrical Panel Generator Sub Electrical Panel AURA Battery System Non-Critical Loads Critical Loads NOTE z The wiring diagram only shows the key components in a typical DC-coupled residential energy storage system for the illustrative purpose. The wiring might be diﬀerent depending on the system conﬁguration.
Page 20: Preparation
Preparation Required Tools Inspection Environment Location Clearance System Size Regulations Preparation Required Tools Stud Finder Digital Beam Level OneBtep Stud CENTER Prif oss ion BO SC H Tape Measure Marker Pen Impact Driver Hammer Drill Phillips Driver Bit (#2) Hex Driver Bit (H3)
Page 21 Preparation Required Tools Inspection Environment Location Clearance System Size Regulations Masonry Drill Bit (3/8 inch) Masonry Drill Bit (15/64 inch) Wood Drill Bit (13/64 inch) Digital Socket Wrench Socket (7/16 inch) Socket (9/16 inch) 7/16 9/16 Hammer...
Page 22: Inspection
Preparation Required Tools Inspection Environment Location Clearance System Size Regulations Inspection 1. Take the Battery Module out of the package. Inspect the Battery Module for any visible damages including cracks, dents, deformation, and other visible abnormalities before installation. The contacts of the Interconnection Connectors shall be dry, clean, and free of any dirt and corrosion.
Page 23: Environment
Do not install AURA in the environment with sustained low or high temperatures. z Do not install AURA in the environment with an altitude over 13123.4 feet (4000 m). The altitude over 6561.7 feet (2000 m) might aﬀect the performance of AURA.
Page 24: Location
Regulations Location AURA is designed to be installed on the ﬂoor. The ﬂoor must be ﬂat with a slope no greater than 3°and capable of supporting the weight of AURA and its mounting hardware. For secure mounting, AURA must be anchored to a wall with adequate strength, including wood studs with standard spacing, plywood sheets of suﬃcient thickness, and solid concrete or masonry wall.
Page 25: Clearance
(487.7 mm) spacing. For wood studs with other spacings, secure at least 1/2 inch thick plywood sheets to the wood studs and anchor AURA to the plywood sheets with the included brackets. The wood screws that secure the plywood sheets must be of suﬃcient length for at least 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) embedment into the wood studs.
Page 26: System Size
Clearance System Size Regulations System Size Up to four Battery Modules can be stacked in an AURA battery system. It is recommended to size the AURA battery system based on the energy consumption and peak demand. >4 CAUTION z Do not connect multiple AURA battery systems in parallel for residential installations in accordance with NFPA 855.
Page 27: Installation
Installing the Control Module Installation Determining Bracket Positions For AURA battery systems with diﬀerent quantities of Battery Modules, the included brackets are required to be installed on diﬀerent positions. The desired bracket installation locations are provided below. 2 Sets of...
Page 28: Stacking The Battery Module(S)
Stacking the Battery Module(s) Installing the Control Module NOTE z Place the Base in the middle of the two adjacent wood studs if the AURA battery system is to be secured to the wood studs. Stacking the Battery Module(s) The following mounting steps take an AURA battery system with four Battery Modules mounted on a ﬂoor as an example.
Page 29 Installation Determining Bracket Positions Mounting the Base Stacking the Battery Module(s) Installing the Control Module 3. Use the included M5 Phillips Machine Screws to secure two Battery Brackets to the back of the second Battery Module, and tighten the M5 Phillips Machine Screws with the Impact Driver and the Phillips Driver Bit.
Page 30 10. If AURA is mounted on the stucco wall, go to Step 11 Step 14. If AURA is mounted on the plywood sheets, go to Step 15 Step If AURA is mounted on the concrete or masonry wall, go to Step 19 Step...
Page 31 Installation Determining Bracket Positions Mounting the Base Stacking the Battery Module(s) Installing the Control Module 7. If AURA is mounted on the drywall, take the Wall Brackets as a template to locate and mark the corresponding hole location with the...
Page 32 9. Use the included Socket Head Cap Screws to secure the Wall Brackets to the Battery Brackets in the appropriate holes according to the spacing between AURA and the wall. Tighten the Socket Head Cap Screws with the Impact Driver.
Page 33 13. Use the included Socket Head Cap Screws to secure the Wall Brackets to the Battery Brackets in the appropriate holes according to the spacing between AURA and the stucco wall. Tighten the Socket Head Cap Screws with the Impact Driver.
Page 34 Mounting the Base Stacking the Battery Module(s) Installing the Control Module 15. If AURA is mounted to the plywood sheets, take the Wall Brackets as a template to locate and mark one hole location on each side with the Marker Pen.
Page 35 Tighten the 40mm Self-tapping Screws with the Digital Socket Wrench and the Socket (7/16 inch). 19. If AURA is mounted to the concrete or masonry wall, take the Wall Brackets as a template to locate and mark one hole location on each side with the Marker Pen.
Page 36 Head Cap Screws to secure the Wall Brackets to the Battery Brackets in the appropriate holes according to the spacing between AURA and the concrete or masonry wall. Tighten the Socket Head Cap Screws with the Impact Driver. 23. Use the included Flange Nuts to secure the Wall Brackets to the Bolts of the Sleeve Anchors.
Page 37 Installation Determining Bracket Positions Mounting the Base Stacking the Battery Module(s) Installing the Control Module 24. Repeat Step 3 Step 23 to install the third and fourth Battery modules. There is no need to install the Battery Brackets and Wall Brackets for the third Battery Module. CAUTION z Do not put down the Battery Module before aligning with the Interconnection Connector or put down the end without the Interconnection Connector ﬁrst.
Page 38: Installing The Control Module
Installation Determining Bracket Positions Mounting the Base Stacking the Battery Module(s) Installing the Control Module Installing the Control Module 1. Stack the Control Module on the fourth Battery Module. Before stacking, align the Interconnection Connector at the bottom of the Control Module with the Interconnection Connector at the top of the Battery Module and...
Page 39 Maximum Current 200A according to the quantity Circuit Breaker Rated Current 250A Circuit Breaker Rated Voltage 80VDC of the battery modules in Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery System the AURA battery system. Model RES0505BS-51LFP RES1009BS-51LFP RES1510BS-51LFP RES2010BS-51LFP 10KWh 15KWh 20KWh Rated Energy...
Page 40: Wiring
Wiring Tools Grounding Wiring Power Wiring Communication Wiring Wiring WARNING z Keep the circuit breakers on both AURA and the hybrid inverter oﬀ before the connections. Tools Digital Socket Wrench Socket（7/16 inch） 7/16 Manual Hydraulic Pliers Wire Stripper Heat Gun...
Page 41: Grounding Wiring
Wiring Tools Grounding Wiring Power Wiring Communication Wiring Grounding Wiring Essential Accessories Grounding Cable (8 AWG) NOTE z You need to prepare a proper grounding cable by yourself. 1. Strip some insulation oﬀ the Grounding Cable by using the Wire Stripper according to the depth of the wiring hole. Insert the Grounding Cable into the ring terminal.
Page 42 Wiring Tools Grounding Wiring Power Wiring Communication Wiring 3. Sleeve the heat shrink tubing on the connected part between the Grounding Cable Ring Terminal and the Grounding Cable. Heat the heat shrink tubing with the Heat Gun until the tubing shrinks and tightly wraps around the connected part.
Page 43: Power Wiring
Wiring Tools Grounding Wiring Power Wiring Communication Wiring INFO z Refer to the user manual of the hybrid inverter for grounding wiring. Power Wiring Essential Accessories ES103 Connector to Ring Terminal Adapter Cable (4/0 AWG) NOTE z You can buy essential accessories from renogyx.com. 1.
Page 44 INFO z Refer to the user manual of the hybrid inverter for the battery terminals connection. CAUTION z Protect the adapter cables with the UL listed outdoor rated adapter cables or the UL listed conduits if AURA is installed outdoors.
Page 45: Communication Wiring
Communication Wiring Communication Wiring AURA can communicate with the hybrid inverter, enabling safe operation, smart control, remote monitoring, and programmable settings. The Battery Management System (BMS) of AURA collects the data of the battery module(s) and sends it to the hybrid inverter which regulates the charging and discharging currents to protect the battery modules.
Page 46: Commissioning
Close the waterproof cover. 2. Long press the power button for three seconds to turn on AURA. The LCD Screen and power button light up simultaneously. NOTE z If the LCD Screen and power button do not light up, refer to "Troubleshooting" in this manual.
Page 47: Lcd Screen
Commissioning Power On LCD Screen Communication Heater Power Oﬀ LCD Screen Icon Name Description It indicates the quantity and status of the Battery Module(s) (Lights up from the bottom to top). The Battery Module is working Solid On normally. When the Battery Module is faulty, Flashing the corresponding icon starts to ﬂash.
Page 48 Power On LCD Screen Communication Heater Power Oﬀ Icon Name Description It indicates the operating status of AURA: AURA is powering or charging Solid On devices. Oﬀ AURA is not working. Operating status Slow Flashing The hybrid inverter is charging of AURA (2s on, 1s oﬀ)
Page 49: Communication
Communication Heater Power Oﬀ Communication AURA is integrated with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules. After adding AURA to the DC Home app via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, you can monitor the operation status of AURA in real time. Bluetooth NOTE z Make sure that the Bluetooth is enabled on the phone is available and the distance between AURA and the phone is within three meters.
Page 50 Present Capacity 22RGP5813514000007 Present Status Idle Time remaining Full Capacity Present Capacity 45.8 5. You can see error messages at the top of the interface when AURA experiences a fault. RSA200BCM-4REB5A 22RGP5813514000007 系统低SOC告警 22RGP5813514000021 系统低SOC告警 22RGP5813514000020 系统低SOC告警 Time remaining Total Discharge Power Total Charge Power 606.8...
Page 51: Heater
The built-in Heater can be enabled automatically according to the temperature of the Battery Module to ensure the normal operation of AURA at a low ambient temperature. The Heater automatically stops working after the Battery Module meets the Oﬀ condition listed in the table below.
Page 52: Power Off
Circuit Breaker. Close the waterproof cover. 2. Long press the power button for three seconds to turn oﬀ AURA. The LCD Screen and power button go out simultaneously. NOTE z If the LCD Screen and power button do not go out, refer to "Troubleshooting" in this manual.
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Charge AURA immediately until the Battery Module is less battery voltage reaches 3.25V. than or equal to 2.8V. Turn oﬀ AURA and put it in idle mode • for over three hours. Turn on AURA after the temperature drops to the Overtemperature of the normal range.
Page 54 If you fail to troubleshoot the fault, icon troubleshooting. contact our customer service through renogyx.com. Check whether the DC Home app can be paired with AURA via Bluetooth. If Abnormal Bluetooth Bluetooth or Bluetooth Bluetooth is faulty, you need to repair or connection connection failure.
Page 55 Issue Possible Cause Solution Discharge short Large parallel circuit protection is capacitance of AURA AURA automatically enables the battery automatically enabled after connecting to the protection and can be restored later. when turning on AURA inverter. for the ﬁrst time...
Page 56: Technical Specifications
Technical Speciﬁcations Technical Speciﬁcations RES0505BS RES1009BS RES1510BS RES2010BS Model -51LFP -51LFP -51LFP -51LFP 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Battery 4 Battery Quantity Module Modules Modules Modules Rated Power (kWh) Maximum Discharging 100A 180A 200A 200A Current (77° F / 25° C) 22.6 ×...
Page 57: Dimensions
Dimensions Control Module Battery Module Battery Base Dimensions NOTE z Dimension tolerance: ±0.2 in (0.5 mm) Control Module COM0 485/CAN COM1 7.9 in [200 mm] 22.6 in [573 mm] 7.4 in [189 mm] 23.3 in [591.6 mm] Battery Module 12.4 in 13.6 in [315 mm] [345 mm]...
Page 58: Maintenance
Ensure there is no corrosion, insulation damage, or discoloration marks of overheating or burning. z Check the battery level of AURA. If the Battery Module is fully discharged, AURA should be charged at the following intervals: - Within 7 days at an ambient temperature of 113°F to 122°F or 45°C to 50°C.
Page 59: Storage
Keep AURA away from corrosive materials, ﬁre, and heat sources. z Do not store AURA upside down. z AURA needs to be charge every six months at most. Make sure that the remaining power of the Battery Module is between 45% and 55%.
Page 60: Emergency Responses
Flooding 1. If AURA or the inverter is submerged in water, stay away from the water. 2. Disconnect all cables that are connected to AURA. 3. Do not reuse the Battery Module or Control Module that has been submerged.
Page 61: Noise
Emergency Noise 1. Disconnect all cables that are connected to AURA. 2. Make sure no foreign objects are stuck in the AURA connector. Emergency Do not touch the Battery Module with damaged and leaked housings, and contact the local ﬁre department or maintenance engineers immediately.
Page 62 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 64 Visit renogyx.com to find relevant documentation or get more support. Renogy reserves the right to change the contents of this manual without notice. Manufacturer: RENOGY New Energy Co.,Ltd Address: No.66, East Ningbo Road Room 624-625 Taicang German Overseas Students Pioneer Park...

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