Growatt ALP 5.0L-E2 US User Manual
Growatt ALP 5.0L-E2 US User Manual

Growatt ALP 5.0L-E2 US User Manual

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  • Page 1 Residential Energy Storage User Manual ALP 5.0L-E2 US Battery System...
  • Page 2 About this Document This document describes the ALP 5.0L-E2 US Battery System (the "ALP 5.0L") in terms of its installation, electrical connection, operation, commission, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Before installing and operating ALP 5.0L, ensure that you are familiar with product features, functions, and safety precautions provided in this document.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product Overview ..................1 1.1 Intended Use ........................ 1 1.2 Appearance........................1 1.2.1 Dimensions ........................ 1 1.2.2 Introduction to the battery operation panel ............1 1.3 Working Principle and Function ................2 2 Safety ...................... 3 2.1 General Safety......................3 2.2 Safety Precautions.......................
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    1 Product Overview 1.1 Intended Use Each ALP 5.0L consists of 100Ah cells which form a 51.2V voltage battery module and sixteen serial connections (1P16S). A single cluster can connect up to 8 batteries in parallel to expand the capacity and power of the energy storage system. Battery modules of the same type can be connected in parallel regardless of its software version.
  • Page 5: Working Principle And Function

    Description Description LINK-IN CAN communication PCS CAN communication Negative terminal LINK-OUT CAN communication Positive terminal GND terminal USB interface Power Button Cluster-out communication Cluster-in communication Fig 1.3: LED lights Name Color Description Green Normal operation Failure or protection status LED 4 Blue 76%-100% LED 3...
  • Page 6: Safety

    The PACK has been designed and tested with strict adherence to the international safety certification requirements. Read all safety instructions carefully before performing operations on the equipment and observe the rules. Growatt shall not be liable for any consequence of the following circumstances: Ÿ...
  • Page 7: Operation Precautions

    2.2.2 Operation Precautions Ÿ Do not touch the PACK with wet hands. Ÿ Do not disassemble the PACK without permission. Ÿ Do not crush, drop or pierce the PACK and the batteries. Ÿ Dispose of the batteries according to local safety regulations. Ÿ...
  • Page 8 Ensure that the positive and negative terminals are correctly connected Keep away from open flame or ignition sources Observe the manual Download Manual Download Manual ALP 5.0L-E2 US/75A/ 100Ah/90Ah/5.0kWh/4.6kWh ALP 10.0L-E2 US//130A/ 200Ah/180Ah/10.0kWh/9.2kWh ALP 15.0L-E2 US/165A/ 300Ah/270Ah/15.0kWh/13.8kWh ALP 20.0L-E2 US/220A/ System Model/ 400Ah/360Ah/20.0kWh/18.4kWh...
  • Page 9: Emergency Responses

    If the PACK is soaked or submerged in water, do not touch the Wet Packs batteries to avoid electric shock. Contact Growatt or your distributor immediately for technical assistance. Damaged PACKS are dangerous and must be handled with extra Damaged PACKS attention.
  • Page 10: Storage And Transportation

    3 Storage and Transportation 3.1 Storage Requirements Ø Place the PACK following the identification on the packing case during storage. Ø Do not put the PACK upside down or sidelong. Ø Do not store damaged PACKs near undamaged PACKs. The storage environment requirements are as follows Ø...
  • Page 11: Installation 4

    Installation 4 Ø Read through the Guidance before installation to understand product information and safety cautions/ Assurez-vous de lire le guide avant l'installation afin de comprendre les informations sur le produit et les précautions de sécurité; Ø Only qualified and well-trained technicians who fully understand the whole photovoltaic system, grid network, battery system, working principle and national/local standards are allowed to perform operations on the battery/ Les opérateurs doivent être des...
  • Page 12: Basic Installation Requirements

    4.2 Basic installation requirements Wall ≥300mm ≥300mm (11.81in) (11.81in) Ground Ground Ground Fig 4.2: Floor-mounted installation Do not turn the PACK upside down, and ensure that the floor is level. WARNING...
  • Page 13 ≥300mm (11.81in) Wall ≥300mm ≥300mm (11.81in) (11.81in) Ground Ground Fig 4.3: Wall-mounted Installation Note: The number of battery modules in wall-mounted installation should not exceed four. Ensure that load capacity of the wall exceeds 200kg (440 lbs). Wall Wall Fig 4.4: Outdoor installation About outdoor installation, install an awning to avoid direct exposure to the sunlight and rain.
  • Page 14: Installation Tools

    If any item is missing or damaged, contact your distributor. 4.4.2 Check the Packing List Warranty card Certificate of conformity Quick installation Manual *1 User Manual *1 Warranty card *1 ALP 5.0L-E2 US *1 Certificate of conformity *1...
  • Page 15: Check The Accessories

    Battery connecting piece *2 M4X9 stainless steel screw*3 Positive Parallel Power cable*1 M4 countersunk screw *6 Negative Parallel Power cable *1 Parallel communication cable *1 Parallel ground cable*1 Fig 4.5: ALP 5.0L packing list 4.4.3 Check the accessories ALP 5.0 L-E2 US Wall bracket Base 1800mm (70.87in)
  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Method Compound Mode Standard wall-mounted installation A*N+B+C+D Standard floor-mounted installation A*N+C+D Wall-mounted battery system stacked in two lines A*N+B*2+C*2+D+E Floor-mounted battery system stacked in two lines A*N+C*2+D+E Note: “N” stands for the number of batteries. 4.5 Installation 4.5.1 Floor-mounted Installation Note: You can connect the battery and inverter in two ways.
  • Page 17 Place the first battery module onto the base. Secure the connecting pieces on both sides Figure 4.8: Install the first battery Attach the anti-tip plate to the back cover of the second battery module using the M4*9 screws Stack the second battery module onto the first one, then attach it by securing the connecting pieces on both sides using the M4*8 screws Attach the anti-tip plate to the wall using the M8*95 self-tapping screw Figure 4.9: Install the second battery...
  • Page 18: Wall-Mounted Installation

    Stack the third battery module onto the second one, then fix it by securing the connecting pieces on both sides Attach the anti-tip plate to the back cover of the fourth battery module using the M4*9 screws Stack the fourth battery module, then attach it by securing the connecting pieces on both sides using the M4*8 screws Attach the anti-tip plate to the wall using the M8*95 self-tapping screw Figure 4.10: lnstall the remaining batteries...
  • Page 19 Place the base onto the mounting bracket Insert the four M6*20 screws into the holes on the base, then tighten them with the M6*20 bolts from the bottom Figure 4.12: Install the base Place the first battery module onto the base and secure the connecting pieces on both sides Attach the anti-tip plate to the back cover of the second battery module using the M4*9 screws...
  • Page 20: Electrical Connection

    Stack the third battery module onto the second one, then secure the connecting pieces on both sides Attach the anti-tip plate to the back cover of the fourth battery module using the M4*9 screws Stack the fourth battery module, then attach it by securing the connecting pieces on both sides using the M4*8 screws Attach the anti-tip plate to the wall using the M8*95 self-tapping screw Figure 4.14:lnstall the remaining batteries...
  • Page 21 4.5.3.2 Communication terminal Battery side Battery side Wire side Wire side Figure 4.15:Connect and disconnect communication terminals 4.5.3.3 Power terminal Battery side Battery side Wire side Wire side Press Figure 4.16:Connect and disconnect power terminals 4.5.3.4 Install the Trim Cover BAT+...
  • Page 22 Install the upper sealing plate before installing the trim cover. Figure 4.17:Install the trim cover on the right side of each battery module BAT+ BAT+ BAT- BAT- Figure 4.18:Trim cover installation is completed...
  • Page 23 4.5.3.5 Single-column wiring TO PCS TO PCS ALP 5.0L Cable ALP 5.0L Cable BAT+ BAT+ BAT- BAT- Figure 4.19:System wiring diagram Figure 4.20:System wiring diagram (top cable routing) (rear cable routing) Note: 1.The battery should not be installed in the running state, and all the RUN lights of battery modules should be off before installation.
  • Page 24 4.5.3.6 Two-column wiring BAT- BAT+ ALP 5.0L Parallel cable Figure 4.21:Parallel connection between two columns...
  • Page 25: Power On And Off The Battery System

    Power on and off the Battery 5 System Personnel who install and operate the Battery System must receive Ø thorough training and possess the local required qualifications before operation. Only qualified professionals and trained personnel are allowed to install, operate and maintain the equipment. Please stand on dry insulating objects and do not wear conductive Ø...
  • Page 26: Power Off

    Power on the PACK by PCS Make sure the wiring harnesses are well Connect the battery and PCS connected 1.If both RUN/ALM and SOC lights turn on Power on the PCS. PCS outputs normal, PACK powers on successfully. a wake up signal of 5V or an 2.If RUN/ALM light turns red, it indicates a output main circuit voltage fault and you should solve it before power on...
  • Page 27: Maintenance Guide 6

    Maintenance Guide 6 6.1 Preparation Ø Prepare tools including safety gloves, a cross-head screwdriver and a socket wrench. Ø Turn on and turn off the PACK. 1. If the PACK is powered off, press and hold the power button for 3-5 seconds to turn it 2.
  • Page 28: About Mixing Old And New Batteries In Parallel

    Interior CAN Communication loss Check Can connection between Communication between two batteries, CAN connection failure two batteries between Linkin and Linkout. (ALM Light Communication Parallel Flickers) failure Check Can connection between connection between two two batteries, CAN connection failure parallel between Battery and PCS.
  • Page 29: Technical Specifications 7

    Technical Specifications 7 Functional parameters of ALP 5.0L Energy Storage System are shown as below: Items Specifications Number of parallel battery systems Battery Model ALP 5.0L-E2 US ALP 10.0L-E2 US Nominal Capacity/Energy 100Ah/5.0kWh 200Ah/10.0kWh Rated Capacity/Energy 90Ah/4.6kWh 180Ah/9.2kWh Rated Voltage 51.2V...
  • Page 30 Items Specifications Number of parallel battery systems Battery Model ALP 15.0L-E2 US ALP 20.0L-E2 US Nominal Capacity/Energy 300Ah/15.0kWh 400Ah/20.0kWh Rated Capacity/Energy 270Ah/13.8kWh 360Ah/18.4kWh Rated Voltage 51.2V Operating Voltage 46.4 - 57.6V Rated Charging/discharging current 165A 220A Max Charging/discharging current 250A 250A Over current protection 250A...
  • Page 31 Items Specifications Number of parallel battery systems Battery Model ALP 25.0L-E2 US ALP 30.0L-E2 US Nominal Capacity/Energy 500Ah/25.0kWh 600Ah/30.0kWh Rated Capacity/Energy 450Ah/23.0kWh 540Ah/27.6kWh Rated Voltage 51.2V Operating Voltage 46.4 - 57.6V Rated Charging/discharging current 220A 220A Max Charging/discharging current 250A 250A Over current protection 250A...
  • Page 32 Items Specifications Number of parallel battery systems Battery Model ALP 35.0L-E2 US ALP 40.0L-E2 US Nominal Capacity/Energy 700Ah/35.0kWh 800Ah/40.0kWh Rated Capacity/Energy 630Ah/32.2kWh 720Ah/36.8kWh Rated Voltage 51.2V Operating Voltage 46.4 - 57.6V Rated Charging/discharging current 220A 220A Max Charging/discharging current 250A 250A Over current protection 250A...
  • Page 33: I Appendix

    Appendix I LED indication Control Mechanism LED light definition SOC indication RUN/ALM Status Items Remark LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 0%-25% (t=1S) 26%-50% (t=1S) Charge 51%-75% (t=1S) 76%-99% (t=1S) 100% 100%-76% RUN/ALM light on and one 75%-51% Discharge SOC light flickers 50%-26% 25%-0%...
  • Page 34 Over charge and over RUN/ALM light (t=1S) discharge flickering green protection Charging RUN/ALM light current limit (t=1S) flickering green does failure Charge and discharge RUN/ALM light high (t=1S) flickering green temperature alarm Charge and discharge RUN/ALM light high (t=1S) flickering green temperature protection Charge and...
  • Page 35 Mos high RUN/ALM light temperature (t=1S) flickering green alarm Mos high RUN/ALM light temperature (t=1S) flickering green protection High temperature RUN/ALM light (t=1S) environment flickering green alarm High temperature RUN/ALM light (t=1S) environment flickering green protection Cell Large voltage RUN/ALM light (t=1S) difference flickering green...
  • Page 36 SOC indicates current remaining sampling RUN/ALM light handling capacity anomaly steady red required protection Current RUN/ALM light sampling steady red fault Main circuit RUN/ALM light fault steady red Growatt USA, Inc. 9227 Reseda Blvd, #435 Northridge, CA 91324, USA. +1-866-686-0298 usaservice@ginverter.com us.growatt.com...
  • Page 37 Download Manual Growatt USA, Inc. 9227 Reseda Blvd, #435 Northridge, CA 91324, USA. +1-866-686-0298 usaservice@ginverter.com us.growatt.com GR-UM-383-A-00 (PN: 044.0131600)

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