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BPE PowerDepot A1 Installation Manual

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Energy Storage System (ESS)
Installation Guide
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BPE PowerDepot A1 ESS - Hybrid Inverter

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    PowerDepot A1 Energy Storage System (ESS) Installation Guide Contents: System Introduction BPE PowerDepot A1 ESS - Hybrid Inverter BPE PowerDepot A1 ESS - System Enclosure BPE PowerDepot A1 ESS - Battery Storage Installation Electrical Connection Startup/Shutdown the System...

  • Page 2: Powerdepot A1

    1.1 System introduction The PowerDepot A1 ESS offers a sleek looking all-in-one hybrid inverter, battery storage & back-up power system. The A1 can be used as a traditional hybrid inverter with a solar PV array or as a stand alone AC coupled energy storage system.
  • Page 3 Technical Specifications PowerDepot A1 ESS 3.6kW Hybrid Inverter 5.5kW Hybrid Inverter Nominal AC Output Power 3680W 5500W Max AC Output Apparent Power 3680VA 5500VA Max AC Output Power (PF=1) 3680W 5500W Max AC Output Current Rated AC Voltage 220V ±10%...
  • Page 4 PowerDepot A1 ESS 3.6kW Hybrid Inverter 5.5kW Hybrid Inverter Efficiency Max Efficiency (PV to AC) 97.3% Max PV Power 9000W Max PV Voltage 550V Max Input Current (input A/input B) 15A/15A Max Short Current (input A/input B) 20A/20A Input (PV)

  • Page 5: Bpe Powerdepot A1 Ess - System Enclosure

    1.3 BPE PowerDepot A1 ESS - System Enclosure 1.4 BPE PowerDepot A1 ESS - Battery Storage...
  • Page 6 The CAN/RS485/RS232 Communication Terminal (RJ45 port) is designed to connect from the Inverter to the Master Battery. If you need to crimp your own RJ45 connector; follow this table for instructions on the pin layout: BPE-PD-5.22kWh PIN 1 RS485-B (to Pcs, reserved)

  • Page 7: Installation

    2.1.1 General The BPE PowerDepot A1 uses heat sinks for cooling, so ensure that it is installed in a room with proper ventilation. Keep away from water, chemicals or any explosive hazards.
  • Page 8 2.2 Installation steps Step 1 Take out the battery base from the system enclosure package and place the base against the wall. The distance between the base and the wall should be 30mm. Ensure that the base plate is mounted on flat ground and use a spirit level to confirm.
  • Page 9 Step 4: (Optional) If you have additional batteries, place them on top of each other by following the previous steps. Using the square bracket, secure batteries to one another to provide additional structural support. Note: A maximum of three (3) battery packs can be stacked on top of each other. Step 5 With the last battery mounted, use the larger L bracket to secure the batteries firmly to the wall.
  • Page 10 Step 6 Ensure that the mounting bracket for the wiring box and hybrid inverter has enough room to be mounted on the wall. Confirm the locations for the anchor screws with a marker. Step 7 Using a Φ10mm drill bit, drill holes at a depth of about 45mm into the wall. Remove as much dust and debris from the holes as possible;...
  • Page 11 Step 8 Install the mounting bracket onto the wall. Step 9 Attach the wiring box to the top battery pack using the four included M5 screws. Step 10 Fix the inverter bracket (located inside the inverter packaging) with the hanging struts (located inside the wiring box packaging) using the M6 hex screws as shown below.

  • Page 12: Electrical Connection

    3 Electrical Connection This chapter details the electrical connection of BPE PowerDepot A1 Energy Storage System. Wiring Diagram: A protective earth (PE) terminal is equipped at the side of the inverter. Please be sure to connect this PE terminal...
  • Page 13 3.1 Grounding a. Ensure you properly ground the inverter body to the wiring box using the PE connection point. b. When installing the square brackets between battery packs, you are also making a permanent connection to ground. Ensure these screws are securely fastened.
  • Page 14 3.2 Battery Power and Communication Cable Connection a. Connect the red and black leads from the top of the 125A MCCB to the battery input terminals on the hybrid inverter. Next, drop the red and black leads from the bottom of the MCCB down the left side of the wiring box. This will allow you to connect to the battery pack below.
  • Page 15 3.3 Grid/EPS Connection For wiring up the grid and EPS port connectors, follow the diagrams below: Note: The connectors, the grid and EPS ports are different; ensure you wire up the correct one. Ensure you are always using an AC breaker to protect the cables running to the grid and EPS ports.
  • Page 16 CT clamp can’t be installed at the same time. The energy meter is not included. Meter Connection BPE hybrid inverters only support: CHNT-DDSU666 energy meters Before connecting to the Grid, please install a separate AC breaker (according to your local regulations) between the energy meter and Grid.
  • Page 17 CT Clamp Connection The connection diagram for the CT clamp is shown below: Please pay attention to the arrow on the CT clamp as this will cause an error if installed incorrectly. The arrow on the CT indicates the current flow from grid to inverter, ensure the arrow points towards the inverter. 3.6 Communication Connection There are multiple communication options for the inverter.
  • Page 19 3.7 Meter/CT Connection RJ45 Terminal Configuration of Meter/CT Communication RS485_A RS485_B RS485_B RS485_B RS485_B Description Energy Meter Connection Inverter Meter Pin1 or Pin3(RS485_A ) Pin24 Pin2 or Pin4 (RS485_B ) Pin25 Connecting Energy Meter. Refer to the following steps:...
  • Page 20 3.8 RS485 Connection RJ45 Terminal Configuration of RS485 Communication 3.9 NTC/RMO/DRY Connection(s) 9-Pins Terminal Configuration of Auxiliary Communication Pin123456789 Function Description NO1 (Normal Open) NC1 (Normal Close) NC2 (Normal Close) NC2 (Normal Close) REMO OFF GND S (NTC BAT) NTC BAT+...
  • Page 21 Insert the 9-Pin terminal into the corresponding NTC/RMO/DRY port on the inverter. Install the seal into the threaded sleeve, fasten the rubber nut and screw the waterproof cover back to inverter firmly with 4 x M4 screws; 1.2N.m. 3.10 GPRS/WiFi Module Connection (Optional) GPRS/WiFi module...

  • Page 22: Startup/Shutdown The System

    Grid AC Voltage 180~270V 4.2 Commissioning Procedure After your inspection is complete, follow these steps to correctly commission the PowerDepot A1: 1. Switch ON the breaker that connects grid power to the inverter 2. Switch ON the Solar PV isolator 3.

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