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Smart Lifestyle Australia Single Phase ESS User Manual...
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GENERAL NOTE ON GENDER EQUALITY Smart Lifestyle Australia Pty Ltd. is aware of the importance of language with regard to the equality of women and men and always makes an effort to reflect this in the docu- mentation. Nevertheless, for the sake of readability we are unable to use non-gen- der-specific terms throughout and use the masculine form instead.
User Manual CONTENTS 1 Notes on this Manual ........................................ 1.1 Scope of Validity ......................1.2 Target Group ....................... 1.3 Symbols Used ................1.4 Eu Declarations of Conformity 2 Safety ..........................................2.1 Explanation of Symbols ................2.2 Important Safety Instructions 2.3 Handle Heavy Loads Safely ................
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User Manual 5.6 Earth Fault Alarm Connection ................5.7 Wiring Diagram ..................... 5.8 Battery Pack Capacity Expansion ..................................6 System Operation ................... 6.1 Power on the System ....................... 6.2 Switch Off 7 Plant Monitoring ..................... 7.1 Create a Plant ......................
1 Notes on this Manual 1.1Scope of Validity This manual is an integral part of SLA series single phase residential energy storage system with hybrid inverter, it describes the assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance and failure of the product. Please read it carefully before operating.
“5kWh” stands for “Battery storage capacity” Store this manual where it will be accessible at all times. System Parameter naming rules, for example: SLA-BESS-S1-I5B10 “SLA” stands for “Smart Lifestyle Australia”. “BESS” stands for “Battery Energy Storage System” “S1” stands for “Product series 1 from SLA”...
Notice in material damage. 1.4 Eu Declarations of Conformity Smart Lifestyle Australia Pty Ltd. hereby declares that the inverter described in this docu- ment complies with the basic requirements and other relevant conditions of the direc- tives listed below. Directive 2014/30/EU...
User Manual Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) (on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.) 2 Safety 2.1 Explanation of Symbols This section gives an explanation of all the symbols shown on the inverter and on the type label.
User Manual Danger to life due to high voltage. There is residual voltage existing in the inverter after powering off, which needs 5 min to discharge. Wait 5 minutes before opening the cover. 2.2 Important Safety Instructions Danger! Danger to life due to high voltage in the inverter! All work must be carried out by qualified electrician Danger! The appliance should not be used by children or individuals...
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User Manual Warning! Warning! Risk of electric shock! Warning! Authorized service personnel must disconnect both AC and Warning! DC power from inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to inverter. Warning! Warning! Do not operate the inverter when the device is running. Prior to the application, please read this section carefully to ensure •...
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User Manual • The installation place should be non-humid and non-corrosive. Authorized service personnel must use insulated tools when install- • ing or working with this equipment. PV modules shall have an IEC 61730 class A rating. • Never touch either the positive or negative pole of PV connecting •...
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PV system still supply power to the distributed grid even the the grid supply fails or is outage for maintenance. It is dangerous for maintenance personnel and the public. Smart Lifestyle Australia series inverter provide Active Frequency Drift (AFD) to prevent islanding effect.
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Australia National Wiring Rules. Battery Safety Instructions Smart Lifestyle Australia series inverter should be worked with high • voltage battery, for the specific parameters such as battery type, nominal voltage and nominal capacity etc., please refer to the parameters list.
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User Manual 1. Do not wear watches, rings or similar metallic items. 2. Use insulated tools. 3. Put on rubber shoes and gloves. 4. Do not place metallic tools and similar metallic parts on the batteries. 5. Switch off load connected to the batteries before dismantling battery connection terminals.
User Manual 2.3 Handle Heavy Loads Safely When carrying heavy objects, you should be prepared to avoid back • pain or any kind of injury by heavy objects. < 18 kg 18-32 kg 32-55 kg 55-68 kg > 68 kg (<...
LFP(Lithi-um-ion) battery and currently is not compatible with third party battery modules(including other LFPbattery and Lead acid battery) The Smart Lifestyle Australia Series RESS can store energy in the batteries for future use or feed to public grid. Work mode depends on PV energy and user’s preference. PV and store energy can be used in case of emergency or when the electricity rates are high.
User Manual Figure 3 Hybrid-coupled Storage System – Scheme 3.2 Work Modes There are three basic working modes that the end users can choose through inverter APP. • Self Use: The energy generated by the solar panels will be utilized in the following order: supply to the backup load;...
User Manual 3.3 Packing List Check the following parts list to ensure it is complete. We deliver the whole system separately on site to client, this consists of: Inverter packing list 4xM8*60 4x RJ45 cable end 1x Hybrid inverter 4xM6*12 1xCT(With RJ45 Adapter) 1x Grid male 1x Load female...
Battery Pack Battery Pack (Battery 2, Max. 3 packs) Base WIFI Interface SLA Series 3.5 System Individual Modules Introduction 3.5.1 Inverter The inverter is a high-voltage component and has been sealed by the manufacturer. The inverter may only be replaced as a complete item and may not be opened. The inverter is located just underneath the cover plate.
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User Manual PCS front panel Grid Interface Backup Interface PV DC SWITCH PV1 Input Terminals PV2 Input Terminals DRM Interface COM/LCD PM (Meter/CT) INV-PARALLEL Connection Port POWERBASE Terminal Spare Hole Installation Bracket Heat Sink PCS right view Hoods Cover PCS Indicators WIFI Interface Pressure Relief Valve BMS/BAT Interface...
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User Manual Water Leakage Holes Warning Label Sticking Positions PCS bottom Nameplate Sticking Position Position Detector (female) Service & Warranty Related Queries label Sticking Positions PCS top view Inductor box Hood Covers PCS back view This high-quality inverter is capable of AC/DC conversion according to the usage or requirement of different users, and intelligently realizes on-demand scheduling of energy between PV, battery, grid and load.
User Manual PCS WIFI Interface: The WIFI interface of the PCS is a port to operate and monitor the PCS or system through the Internet WIFI stick slot PCS WIFI Interface Data-logger (Wi-Fi dongel) Network Name RS485-A RS485-B Note: The WIFI stick slot has to be aligned to work properly 3.5.2 BMS Control Box Bottom Plug Connector Position Detector (female)
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User Manual Position Detector (male) Top view BAT Breaker Debug Right view Grounding Bolt (go to PCS) BMS-PARALLEL Connection Port INV Port Left view (Opened cover) Label Identification Plate Sticking Position pastes Left view The BMS module of residential energy storage system, also called battery management system, is used to control and monitor the charging and discharging process of the battery pack, to ensure the safety and lifetime of the battery pack.
User Manual Charge control: control the charging process of the battery pack, including charging current, charging voltage, charging time and other parameters to ensure the safety and charging efficiency of the battery pack. Discharge control: control the discharge process of the battery pack, including discharge current, discharge voltage, discharge time and other parameters to ensure the safety and discharge efficiency of the battery pack.
User Manual Battery Connection Port Carrying handle Explosion Proof Pressure Relief Valve Battery top view Label Paste Position Bottom Connector Label pastes Connecting Screw Mounting Piece 2 Mounting Piece 1 Battery left view Battery right view The battery pack of residential energy storage system is consisting of multiple battery cells.
User Manual Connection Port for Battery Position Detector (male) Base front view Connection Port for Battery Position Detector (male) Base top view Connection Port for Battery Base right view Base left view The base module of residential energy storage system is used to support the whole system, its main functions include: Structural support: for battery module support.
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User Manual Table1 LED display description State Description RUN ALARM FAULT Battery SOC indicator Discription Standby mode Normal Equipment is Battery Based on real SOC operational but Warning Blinking1 system power indication requires maintenance power-up Device not functioning Blinking2 Fault Table 2 Battery SOC LED Lights Description Discharge mode Standstill mode...
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User Manual Table 3 Description of LED Blinking Type Blinking1 0.5s Blinking2 0.75s One by one 0.5s Forward one frame light up The left status indicator and the right battery capacity Notice indicator are judged independently of each other. When the battery system is switched on, the power button indicator lights up. When the battery system is disconnected, the power button indicator turns off Power light State: When RESS is turned OFF, the power light status will be “OFF”.
User Manual If in step2, long press is not within the range of 5s to 15s, the vertical light will flash and power light will remain “OFF”; If no effective press again within 5s (While the Vertical Notice light is flashing, and power light is off,), it will be back to the initial state (vertical light will turn “OFF”, and power light is “OFF”,).
Make sure the inverter is intact during transportation. If there is any visible damage, such as cracks, please contact your supplier immediately. 4.2 Equipment Installation Installation Precaution Smart Lifestyle Australia series is designed for outdoor installation (IP65). Make sure the installation site meets the following conditions: • Not in direct sunlight.
User Manual Please AVOID direct sunlight, rain exposure, snow laying up during installation and operation. No direct sunlight No rain exposure No snow accumulation No direct sunlight No rain exposure No snow accumulation Direct sunlight Snow accumulation Rain exposure Direct sunlight Rain exposure Snow accumulation 4.2.1 Requirements...
User Manual 4.3 Installation Process 4.3.1 Battery Pack Installation The battery pack height must comply with local regulations. If the positioning plate conflicts with the regulations, the regulations must be met first. Step 1: Determine the position of the base: mainly determine the distance from the wall; The distance from the wall is 65mm, and keep horizontal;...
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User Manual Step 3: Use phillips four head screws and four M5x14 unit to install the battery pack, and wall battery mounts. As shown in the following figure. Step 4: Use a marker to draw dots at the red intersection in the following image. After drawing the dots, remove the wall battery pendant and use a drill bit to drill holes.
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User Manual Step 5: Install expansion bolts in the drilled holes. Use the expansion bolt with its own M8 nut to fix the wall battery pendant with the expansion bolt. Afterwards, use phillips head screws head screws with M5x14 to fix the wall battery mount and pack mount. 4-M8*60 Step 6: Repeat steps 2 to 5 to install the other battery modules required.
User Manual Step 7: After installing the battery module, place the BMS control box on top of the battery box. Please align the BMS control box with the front of the lower battery during installation. 4.3.2 Inverter Installation Step 1: Open the inverter cover on both sides and place the inverter vertically on the BMS control box.
User Manual Step 2: Place the inverter on the BMS main box, fix the inverter on the mounting bracket, adjust the whole system, and ensure that the battery and inverter are firmly hung on the panel and bracket. 4-M6*12 Combination screws 5 Electrical Connection 5.1 Battery System Cable Connection The SLA ESS system (without inverter) is cableless installation design which includes...
User Manual PCS-BAT connection cable Grounding wire BMS-PARALLEL Connection Port 2 battery modules in series 5.2 PV Connection Before connecting to PV modules, please install a separately DC circuit breaker between inverter and PV modules. WARNING It is very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appro- priate cable for PV module connection.
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User Manual When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below parameters: 1)Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules should not exceeds the max. PV port open circuit voltage of inverter. 2)Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules should be higher than minimum starting PV port voltage of the inverter.
User Manual 10mm 4 mm² (12 AWG) 10mm Crimp! 4 mm² (12 AWG) Step 4: Insert pin terminal through the cable nut to assemble into back of the male or female plug. When you feel or hear a “click” sound the pin terminal assembly is seated correctly.
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User Manual Tools required for installation. Installation tools: open-end wrench, wire stripper, 2.0 Allen driver, 6-side Rivet pliers, etc. Installation tools open-end wrench wire stripper 6-side Rivet pliers 2.0 Allen driver a: Use professional tools to peel off the cables according to the requirements in the table below.
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User Manual c: Unscrew the swivel nut from the threaded sleeve and thread the swivel nut and threaded sleeve over the AC cable. Crimp the terminals with crimping pliers Set the parts on the cable, Insert the terminal holes in sequence Crimp the wire with a hexagonal screwdriver and turn the screw.torque 1.2+/-0.1N·m (2.5~6mm²) 1.0+/-0.1N·m (≤...
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User Manual Unlock instructions Place the unlocking tool onto the corre- sponding product. Press the button on the unlocking tool with your finger or a flathead screwdriver Pull the product outwards to complete the split Note: The disassembling and assembling methods and procedure operation for the male plug-in is the same as that for the female plug-in.
User Manual 5.4 Communication Interface Connection Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 White-orange 2 orange 3 white-green 4 blue 5 white-blue 6 green 7 white-brown 8 brown 5.4.1 PM(METER/CT) Interfaces This interface is connected with Smart meter or CT clamp. The smart meter/CT clamp should be mounted and connected at the grid transition point (feed-in point) so that it can measure the grid reference and feed-in power.
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User Manual 2. Remove the cable insulation and make the RJ45 connector according to the cable line order 3. Open the CT cap, place it on the grid main line "L" cable so that the arrow of the CT points towards the direction of the power grid, and then close the cap. Home Inverter CT Input L N...
User Manual CT should be placed near the power grid. If CT clamp test pass but inverter still can't achieve export Notice power (power is not controllable or always 0 power output). Please check installation location of the CT. 5.4.2 DRM Port Connections (Optional) This interface is a dry contact (only for Australia).
User Manual 5.4.3 COM/LCD Interface This interface is a dry contact. COM port uses RS485 communication, the communica- tion protocol is the same as WIFI port 485 protocol, used for client power grid scheduling monitoring. Description Description DO2A DO2B 485B DO1A 485A DO1B...
User Manual PROCEDURE STEP1: Prepare the communication wires, power cable, and tools for the meter connec- tion . STEP2: Selection of a suitable location for fixing the DIN track, Mount the Meter on the DIN track. STEP3: Installation of CT. Refer to the introduction of CT installation for specific steps. STEP4: Install the cables correctly as shown.
User Manual 5.7 Wiring Diagram SLA Hybrid Series is designed with two EPS versions for customer to choose based on the local rules. E Version applies to the wiring rules that requires the Live line and N (Neutral) line of EPS must be disconnected with the Live line and N (Neutral) line of grid (applies to most of the countries).
User Manual Hybrid Inverter Distribution Box DOn’t connect this terminal Solar Array for Australian and New BACKUP Back-up Zealand Grid system!!! Loads Battery GRID Grid The Grounding screw hole N-BAR at the lower right corner Link E-BAR The N-BAR and E-BAR must be well connected!!! Normal Loads I Version...
User Manual After completing the product installation, end users are not supported to expand the battery capacity by them- Notice selves, the battery pack capacity must be determined before installation. 6 System Operation 6.1 Power on the System When turning on the system, it is compulsory to follow the steps below to prevent the damage to the system.
User Manual 6.2 Switch Off Step 1: Press the power button on BMS control box and check the status of the LED lights Step 2: Open the protective cover and turn the BMS control box circuit breaker "OFF" Step 3: Turn the grid-side circuit breaker "OFF". 7 Plant Monitoring 7.1 Create a Plant Owners can create your own plant at SOLARMAN Platform to run a real-time monitoring.
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User Manual When you enter the following page, please select according to your own situation. If your plant has an installer to do O&M in the later stage, it is recommended that do Not create plant by yourself. Step 2: Enter Plant Details Please enter detailed plant information according to your actual situation.
User Manual Please notice: to switch between Google Maps and Amap.Amap will enhance search- (1)Click ing &locating ability in China. Google Maps will enhance searching &locating ability globally. Please select accordingly. to switch between 2D Plane Map and Satellite Map. (2)Click Notice: If your plant has no data after you click “Finish”, which means there is no device in your plant.
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User Manual Step 1: go to add logger Once the plant is created, you can see the page as below, please click the “Go to Add” Step 2: Enter Logger SN You can enter logger SN manually or click icon in the right to scan SN. The SN number and the QR code are on the cover of the data dongle, you can find it there.
User Manual 7.3 Networking Configuration Once finished add the logger SN, then begin to network configuration. Step 1: Confirm WIFI Info Please make sure your phone has connected to the right WIFI network and click “Start” Plant Monitoring...
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User Manual Step 2: Auto Configuration Please wait for a while to complete the configuration. System will switch to the Config- ured Page automatically. When you go back to “Device List”, the logger will still at Offline status. Usually, the data will be updated in 10 mins. Please wait patiently. Plant Monitoring...
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User Manual If configuration failure occurs, please check the following reasons and try it again. 1. Make sure the WLAN is on; 2. Make sure WIFI is normal; 3. Make sure wireless router does not implement the white-black list; 4. Shorten the distance between the phone and device; 5.
User Manual 8 APP Data View After the plant and device setup is done, you can check plant data remotely. Notice: Please check plant data 10 minutes later after network configuration. 8.1 Real Time Data Click the plant as shown above, you can check various data on this page. E.g., Flow Chart, 24H Curve, Production, Consumption, anticipated yield, etc.
User Manual 8.2 Statistics Data You can check plant statistics and historical data on this page. You can filter specific date and conditions to query. 8.3 Device Info 1) Follow the guidelines in section 8.1 to enter the power station details, switch to the device page and click on the inverter to enter.
User Manual 8.4 Alert Data You can check plant alert on this page. Alert will be distinguished from alert importance and alert content, which enables you to understand the importance of alerts. Through these alert messages, you can learn the fault status of your plant, which avoids property loss.
Permission to operate commands and firmware is only granted by the authorized account. Installers get the authorized accounts from distributor that has super admin account. The super admin was authorized by Smart Lifestyle Australia. Unauthorized accounts do not have access to commands or firmware.
User Manual 9.2 Grid Protection Value and Power Quality Response When you completed the selection of grid standard, the grid setting will be automati- cally adjusted to the values what corresponding grid standard requires. After selecting the regional standard, you can also set the protection values (if required)like grid over-frequency, under-frequency, over-voltage and under-voltage protectionpoints etc.
User Manual In the command, you can set the "over frequency derating enable" to enable, write the " over frequency derating frequency" value and the "power retardation" value, so that when the grid frequency exceeds the over frequency derating frequency, the device will derate the active power in accordance with a certain gradient.
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User Manual Soft limit: Reducing power output by software when the feed-grid current is higher than the limit value. Hard limit: After enabling this function, the inverter and the utility grid will automatically disconnect when the power feeds into the grid exceeds the required limit.(hard export limit control is not currently available and will be enabled in the future).
User Manual -DRM (Demand Response Mode) Only applicable in Australia and New Zealand. Default option is disabling. Note: If you need help during installation and use you can contact Notice us through the after-sales channel. 10 Maintenance 10.1 Maintenance Before Operation 1.
User Manual 10.2 Maintenance During Operation 1. In the process of inverter commissioning, regularly check whether the inverter wirings are firm, and check whether the dust net, fan, power module, terminals and other parts are working normally. 2. The inverter cabinet has high pressure, usually should pay attention to check whether the cabinet door is locked or not.
User Manual 11 Troubleshooting 11.1 System Fault Information table Fault name Solution Switch off the grid side AC circuit breaker, PV DC switch and NVM checksum failure battery circuit breaker, then switch them on 5 minutes later. Contact SLA service if the problem persists. Switch off the grid side AC circuit breaker, PV DC switch and battery circuit breaker, then switch them on 5 minutes later.
User Manual Switch off the grid side AC circuit breaker, PV DC switch and battery circuit breaker, then switch them on 5 minutes later. Other battery alarms Contact SLA service if the problem persists. 11.2 Inverter Fault Information Fault name Solution 1.
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User Manual Switch off the grid side AC circuit breaker, PV DC switch and DC bus over voltage battery circuit breaker, then switch them on 5 minutes later. Contact SLA service if the problem persists. Switch off the grid side AC circuit breaker, PV DC switch and battery circuit breaker, then switch them on 5 minutes later.
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User Manual Check the serial connection of the PV array. Make sure that PVA over voltage the open circuit voltage of the PV string is not higher than the maximum operating voltage of the inverter. Check the serial connection of the PV array. Make sure that the open circuit voltage of the PV string is not higher than the PVB over voltage maximum operating voltage of the inverter.
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User Manual Switch off the grid side AC circuit breaker, PV DC switch and Hardware DC Bus Over battery circuit breaker, then switch them on 5 minutes later. Voltage Contact SLA service if the problem persists. Switch off the grid side AC circuit breaker, PV DC switch and Hardware Battery Over battery circuit breaker, then switch them on 5 minutes later.
User Manual 12 Packaging, Transportation, Storage The system cabinet is packed in cardboard packaging and the internal PE packag- ing bag is moisture-proof and waterproof. Use EPE pearl cotton foam pad in the middle to prevent damage to the system during handling and transportation.
User Manual Annex 1: Inverter Parameter Table Technical Data SLA-HB-S1-6kW1P SLA-HB-S1-5kW1P SLA-HB-S1-3.8kW1P PV Input Max.PV array power 3750 W/3750 W 600 V Max.DC voltage Nominal DC operating voltage 360 V MPPT voltage range 100 V-540 V 225 V-480 V 185 V-480 V 141 V-480 V MPP voltage range for nominal power Start up voltage...
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User Manual EPS Side 6000 VA 5000 VA 3800 VA Back-up Nominal Apparent Power Nominal power 6000 W 5000 W 3800 W Max. Output Apparent Power without Grid 7500 VA(<10 s) Max. Output Apparent Power with Grid 7500 VA(<10 s) 230 V Nominal output voltage Nominal output frequency...
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User Manual AC Connector Quick Plug Storage Temperature -40℃ to +85℃ Standard warranty 5 years STANDARD Safety IEC/EN 62109-1&2, IEC 62477 IEC 61000-6-1, IEC 61000-6-3 Environment IEC 60529,IEC 60068 Efficiency IEC 61683 Certification AS/NZS 4777.2 Remark: [1] The grid feed in power for VDE4105 is limited 4600VA. [2] Battery charging current is limited 25A and power is limited 6000W.
User Manual Annex 2: Battery Parameters SLA-ESS- SLA-ESS- SLA-ESS- SLA-ESS- SLA-ESS- Mode S1-5kWh S1-10kWh S1-15kWh S1-20kWh S1-30kWh 2*(Base+BMS 2*(Base+BMS Base+BMS Base+BMS Component +2*Module) +3*Module) + 1*Module +3*Module Nominal Voltage 102.4 V 204. 8 V 307.2 V 204. 8 V 307.2 V Maximum protection voltage 116.8 V 233.6 V...
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