Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL E8KT/E10KT/E12KT ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.4.3 Ports ....................21 3.5 Battery Pack Appearance ................23 3.6 Energy Management System (EMS) ............25 3.7 Parallel System .....................25 3.8 Scenarios ......................26 3.8.1 DC-coupling System ................26 3.8.2 AC-coupling System ................27 3.9 Wiring Diagram .....................29 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 4 5.1 Checking Before Power-on ................84 5.2 Powering On ....................84 5.3 Setting Common Parameters for the System ..........85 5.4 Checking the Settings ...................86 5.5 Powering off ....................87 6 SYSTEM OPERATION ..............88 6.1 Restarting the System ..................88 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 5 7.3.4 BMS FAULT Warnings ..............128 7.3.5 BMS PROTECTION Warnings ............130 8 STORING AND RECHARGING BATTERIES ......135 8.1 Storage Environment Requirements ............135 8.2 Interval for Recharging Batteries ..............135 8.3 Recharging a Battery ..................136 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 6 12.4 Grid Terminal Input/Output .................147 12.5 Backup Load Terminal Output ..............147 12.6 Battery Pack (PACK5.1) ................147 12.7 Parallel Connector Box ................148 13 ABBREVIATIONS ................. 149 14 APPENDIX: DEFINITION OF DVC ..........151 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 7: Legal Statement
Legal Statement © Shenzhen KSTAR New Energy Company Limited. 2023. All rights reserved. All material appearing on this manual (“content”) is the property of Shenzhen KSTAR New Energy Company Limited (“KSTAR New Energy”). Distributing, copying, or forwarding any content to a third party or uploading any content to third-party platforms (such as publicly accessible websites) without prior permission of KSTAR New Energy is expressly prohibited.
Page 8 • Damage is caused by you or a third party through negligence, willful misconduct, gross negligence, or mishandling, or for other reasons not attributable to KSTAR New Energy. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 9: About This Manual
Keep this manual for future reference. Purpose This manual is intended as: • An introduction to a three-phase hybrid inverter (the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT), and the BluE-PACK-5.1 lithium-ion battery pack. • An installation and maintenance guide for qualified personnel and technicians working with the hybrid inverters and the battery packs.
Page 10: Change History
• Added the descriptions of the parallel connector box. • Added the descriptions of parallel systems. Aug-2023 • Optimized some descriptions. • Modified the descriptions of the LED indicator lights on the battery pack. Jul-2023 • Added and refined some descriptions. Nov-2022 • Initial release. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 11: Safety Instructions
Limitation of Liability KSTAR New Energy is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage to the equipment or loss of property caused by the following: • Disassembling and/or modifying the equipment, replacing parts, or modifying the software code without the permission of the manufacturer.
Page 12: Warning Signs
2 Safety Instructions • Any other damage caused by you or a third party through negligence, willful misconduct, or mishandling, or for other reasons not attributable to KSTAR New Energy. Warning Signs The warning signs and nameplates attached to the equipment contain important information to guide you in safe use of the equipment.
Page 13: Battery Safety
• Damage caused by your or a third party’s failure to follow the requirements specified by the manufacturer, including, but not limited to, unauthorized relocation and installation of the battery packs. KSTAR New Energy shall not be responsible for damage caused by: • Frequent over-discharge of batteries caused by your inappropriate maintenance, on-site expansion, or long-term failure to fully charge.
Page 14: General Instructions
• False connection of fastening screws of the copper row and/or the cable, which can cause excessive voltage drop or the generation of a large amount of heat at higher current, which could burn the battery. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 15: Maintenance Of Battery Packs
• DO NOT dissect, pierce, or crush the batteries. • If a battery pack is deformed, broken, or leaking, discard it immediately regardless of how long it has been in storage. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 16: Before Installation
ƒ Read the safety instructions attached to the PV string and its manuals. ƒ DO NOT connect the inverter to a PV string that requires positive or negative grounding. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 17 • If lifting tools are used to lift the equipment, make sure that no one passes or stays under the equipment. • Before installation, do a regular check and N O T I C E maintenance on the tools. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 18: Installation Safety
• Use appropriate measuring tools to make sure that the electrical parameters of the equipment meet the requirements. To prevent electric arcs or shocks, make sure that the connection and use of the equipment comply with the specifications. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 20: Operation Safety
• Before operating the inverter or the battery packs, disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources as described in this manual. • DO NOT touch uninsulated cable ends. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 21 PV string is shorted to ground, to prevent damage caused by AC/DC short circuit of the inverter. • In the event of exposure to the electrolyte, N O T I C E immediately flush the affected area with water and seek immediate medical attention. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 22: Maintenance Safety
DO NOT repair or maintain the equipment in a wet environment. • To prevent uninvolved persons from approaching the CAUTION equipment, place highly visible warning signs or set up safety caution tape around the equipment. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 23: Disposal Safety
• Before disposal, make sure that all warning signs WARNING and nameplates are clearly visible and have not been removed or obscured. • To prevent property damage and personal injury, dispose of equipment in accordance with local regulations and standards. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 24: Product Introduction
KSTAR New Energy provides a photovoltaic storage-monitoring platform to monitor and control electricity generation and storage of the E8KT/ E10KT/E12KT. Power generation, consumption, and storage can be grasped at any time and any place, and the information can be monitored and controlled remotely.
Page 25: Model
“xK” indicates the rated output of the system. “8K” means 8 kW, “10K” means 10 kW, and “12K” means 12 kW. “T” means “three-phase inverter”. 3.3.2 Battery Pack Model Two battery pack models are available for the E8KT, E10KT, or E12KT. E xK T For BluE-PACK-5.1-16S-100A-F One is BluE-PACK-5.1-16S-100A-F. BluE-PACK-5.1-16S-100A-F “BluE”...
Page 26: Inverter Appearance
Indicator light. This indicator light turns on (red) when a fault has occurred. Button. On the home page, press this button to go to the USER page to change the settings. You can press this button to leave the current page. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 27: Switches
Figure 3-3 Switches in the Cable Box Battery Switch PV Switch Load Switch 3.4.3 Ports Figure 3-4, C shows the ports on the bottom side of the inverter. Figure 3-4 Inverter Ports PARALLEL (DVC A) DRM (DVC A) © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 28 CT (DVC A) BAT (DVC A) PV1, PV2 (DVC C) PE (DVC A) NOTE Decisive voltage classification (DVC) identifies the minimum necessary level of protection for the circuit. For more information on the DVC of each port, Appendix: Definition of DVC. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 29: Battery Pack Appearance
FAULT light to show the states of the battery pack. For more information, Indicator Lights and States of battery packs. Button. Press the button to turn on, turn off, and reset the battery pack. For more information, see Turning on a Battery Pack, Turning off a Battery Pack, Resetting a Battery Pack. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 30 CAN bus fails, you can turn this switch to ON to troubleshoot the problem. Table 3-1 DIP Switch Settings of BluE-PACK5.1 Address DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2 DIP Switch 3 DIP Switch 4 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 31: Energy Management System (Ems)
Parallel System With the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT, you can connect up to four inverters of the same model in parallel to build a parallel system. In a parallel system, loads must be connected in parallel on both the on-grid and backup sides. Compared with a system installed with one inverter, a parallel system expands the system capacity.
Page 32: Scenarios
• In a parallel system, all settings must be the same for all inverters except for the addresses of the inverters. Scenarios The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT can be used in both a DC-coupling system and an AC- coupling system. 3.8.1 DC-coupling System In a DC-coupling system, the DC electricity generated by the PV panels is directly sent to and stored in the batteries through the inverter.
Page 33: Ac-Coupling System
AC electricity back to DC electricity, and then store it in the batteries. An AC-coupling system is ideal for retrofit. The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT supports two AC-coupling system schemas. If you already have a PV inverter and now want to add an energy storage system to the inverter, but no PV panel is available for connection, you can use AC- coupling system Schema 1.
Page 34 Grid Meter PV 2 Grid PV Switch Switch PV Panels Router Battery Switch PV Meter PACK PACK PV Inverter PV Panels PACK PACK Figure 3-13 Single Line Diagram, AC-coupling System Schema 2 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 35: Wiring Diagram
Figure 3-15. NOTE Make sure that the grounding of the backup load is correct and tightened. Otherwise, during a grid failure, the backup may not function normally. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 36: System States
RUNNING or IDLE state. When the inverter is powered off, it is in the SHUTDOWN state. SHUTDOWN All indicator lights on the LCD screen are off. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 37: Battery Pack States
PROTECTION. For more information, see Indicator Lights and States. 3.11 Working Modes The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT supports three working modes: SELF CONSUME, BAT PRIORITY, and PEAK SHIFT. You can choose a working mode through the integrated EMS. For more information, see the WORK MODE subsection under SETTING.
Page 38: Installation
4 Installation Installation With the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT, you can install a PV energy storage system using either of two schemas: • Install one hybrid inverter and two, four, six, or eight battery packs. • Install a parallel system with multiple hybrid inverters of the same model, each with its own battery packs, connected in parallel.
Page 39: Hybrid Inverter Components
1 × Meter Communication 1 × Smart Meter (Optional) 3 × CT (Optional) Cable (5 m, Optional) 1 × Parallel Connector Box Package (Optional, for more information, see Installing a Parallel System.) © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 40: Battery Pack Components
4 Installation 4.1.2 Battery Pack Components A minimum of two battery packs are necessary for an E8KT/E10KT/E12KT energy storage system. A battery pack delivery includes the following. 4 × ST6.3*50 2 × M5*12 4 × D10*50 4 × M6 Gasket 1 ×...
Page 42: Preparing Tools And Instruments
Tape Measure Marker Pen ON GRID Wire (10 AWG BACKUP Wire (12 AWG Wire Stripper or 6 mm or 4 mm PV Wire (12 AWG or 4 mm , max. Voltage 1,000 V) © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 43: Installation Position Requirements
4 Installation Installation Position Requirements The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT energy storage system can be installed indoors or outdoors, but the position for installation must meet these requirements: • Sufficient space for personnel to install and maintain the equipment and to operate the LCD screen on the hybrid inverter and the control panels of the battery packs.
Page 44: Clearance Requirements
4.3.2 Clearance Requirements If the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT is mounted on a wall or on a surface that is 300 mm from a wall or structure that separates the equipment from habitable rooms, the distance between the equipment and other structures or objects must be increased.
Page 45: Installing The System
4 Installation If the distance between the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT and the object above it, for example, a ceiling, is less than 500 mm, the surface of the object must be paved with non-combustible material in the form of a circle with a radius of 600 mm around the center of the equipment.
Page 47 Align the two battery packs, using the stamped bumps on the top of the first battery pack. NOTE Before you put a battery pack on top of another one, make sure that the max inclination of the wall is 1.5%. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 48 Identify the locations of the five holes for fixing the mounting panel to the wall and mark them with a marker. N O T I C E Make sure that the mounting panel and the battery pack are perpendicular to each other. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 49 The distance between two stacks of battery packs must be 300– 400 mm. 300 – 400 mm 300 – 400 mm Figure 4-3 Mounting Four Battery Packs 300 – 400 mm 300 – 400 mm © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 50: Mounting The Inverter
The inverter should be moved by three persons. One inverter weighs approximately 50 kg. Wear protective goggles and a mask to prevent the dust created during drilling from entering the respiratory tract or eyes. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 51 If four, six, or eight battery packs were mounted, follow Step 1 to mount the inverter on the stack of battery packs as shown in these figures. Figure 4-6 Mount an Inverter for Four Battery Packs © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 52: Connecting Battery Packs (Blue-Pack-5.1-16S-100A-F)
• Make sure that both the Battery Switch inside the cable box and the DC Switch inside the side cover of a battery pack are in the OFF state. For more information, see Switches of the inverter. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 53 BAT+ and BAT- ports inside the cable box and on the side of the second battery. Use the 850 mm BAT cables (DR-850 and DB-850) to connect the BAT+ and BAT- ports inside the cable box and on the side of the first battery. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 54 • Use the 585 mm COM cable (C-585) to connect the lower COMM port of the second battery pack and the upper COMM port of the first battery pack. • Remove the screws from the PE ports of the battery packs, use a 520 mm PE cable (G-520) to connect the PE2 ports, and then replace the screws. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 55 4 Installation Step 5. If you mounted four, six, or eight battery packs, connect them as shown in these diagrams. Figure 4-9 Connect Four BluE-PACK-5.1-16S-100A-F © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 57 Battery Top Cover Figure 4-12 A System with Four BluE-PACK-5.1-16S-100A-F (With Top Covers) Battery Top Cover Battery Top Cover Battery Top Cover Figure 4-13 A System with Six BluE-PACK-5.1-16S-100A-F (With Top Covers) © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 58: Connecting Battery Packs (Blue-Pack5.1)
Switch inside the side cover of a battery pack are in the OFF state. For more information, see Switches of the inverter. PROCEDURE Step 1. On the battery packs, loosen the screws on the right side of the side covers and then remove the cover. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 59 • Use the 750 mm COM cable (C-750) to connect the lower BAT port of the second battery pack and the upper BAT port of the first battery pack. • Remove the screws from the PE2 ports of the battery packs, use a 520 mm PE cable (G-520) to connect the PE2 ports, and then replace the screws. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 63 Battery Top Cover Figure 4-18 A System with Four BluE-PACK5.1 (With Top Covers) Battery Top Cover Battery Top Cover Battery Top Cover Figure 4-19 A System with Six BluE-PACK5.1 (With Top Covers) © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 64: Connecting The Inverter And Pv Solar Panels
MC4 connector, and then tighten it. PV wire Case MC4 Connector Step 3. Use a multi-meter to measure the voltage of the PV wire. Make sure that the voltage is lower than 1,000 V. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 65: Connecting To Grid And Loads
R, S, and T. Pin N must be connected to the neutral wire. Pin must be grounded. (PE) Figure 4-21 Pins of AC Connector Two five-wire AC cables are necessary for ON GRID connection and BACK UP connection of the inverter. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 66 In the absence of a time delay function, the inverter triggers an overload fault and cuts off the output to protect your appliances, but internal damage to appliances can sometimes still occur. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 67 Follow Step 1 and Step 2 to prepare the other four wires of the AC cable for connection. Step 4. Unscrew the swivel nut from the threaded sleeve of the AC connector and thread the swivel nut and threaded sleeve onto the wires of the AC cable. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 68 DIS STAR1: 00:00 DIS STAR2: 00:00 SETTING 2: PEAK SHIFT 2: CHARGE DISC END1: 00:00 DISC END2: 00:00 3: BAT PRIORITY 3: DISCHG -BAT PRIORITY- -> 1: DISABLE BAT PRIORITY 2: ENABLE © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 69 N O T I C E You should mark the R, S, and T wires when the power grid cable is locked into the external power grid connector, which makes CT connections easier. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 70 Follow steps 1 through 6 to prepare the other AC connector and the AC cable. Step 11. Plug the AC connector into the BACK UP port inside the cable box and tighten the connector. To Distribution © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 71: Connecting A Stick Logger
For more information, see Stick Logger Quick Guide. WARNING DO NOT hold the logger body to rotate while installing or removing the logger. N O T I C E DO NOT remove waterproof plug. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 72: Connecting External Cts
0 W, check the position where the CTs are mounted. You can run a CT self-check. For more information, see CT SELF CHK. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 73 S phase CT negative pole (White) (Black) T phase CT positive pole T phase CT negative pole (White) (Black) Step 3. Tighten the nut, sealing, body, and housing of the CT&Meter connector. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 74 The arrows on the CTs must point toward the power grid. To Grid The arrow on CT must point toward the power grid. From CT Port From BACK UP Port To NORMAL Loads To BACKUP Loads © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 75: Connecting A Smart Meter
To connect a smart meter, a CT&Meter connector is necessary and it must be connected to the METER+DRY port inside the cable box. Table 4-3 Pin Description of METER+DRY Port Description DRY contact DRY contact Input signal RS485-B RS485-A © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 76 Note:The CT arrow points to GRID. Black White LOAD 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PIN5 RS485-B PIN6 RS485-A Figure 4-25 Wiring of Smart Meter Connection (Example, SDM630MCT-40mA) © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 77: Optional) Connecting A Dred Or An Rrcr
(Optional) Connecting a DRED or an RRCR NOTES The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT complies with AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 standard. Its DRM port can be connected to a Demand Response Enabling Device (DRED) in Australia or New Zealand or a Radio Ripple Control Receiver (RRCR) in other areas or countries.
Page 78 Make sure that DRM is enabled in the integrated EMS. For more information, see the DRM ENABLE subsection under SETTING. Step 2. Use the DRM connector to connect the DRM port inside the cable box to the external device. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 79: Optional) Connecting A Generator
PIN 8 To connect an RRCR, follow this figure for wiring. RRCR 4.4.11 (Optional) Connecting a Generator If you are using a generator, you can connect the generator to the E8KT/E10KT/ E12KT energy storage system. AC cable DC cable WiFi/GPRS Stick...
Page 80: Installing A Parallel System
4 Installation Installing a Parallel System The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT supports installation of a parallel system with more than one inverter. A maximum of four inverters can be connected in parallel. For more information, see Parallel System. 4.5.1 Wiring of a Parallel System Follow these figures for wiring of a parallel system with two, three, or four inverters.
Page 81: Installation Prerequisites
Remove the screws from the PE port inside the cable box and the PE1 port on the side of the second battery pack. Use the 1000 mm PE cable (G-1000) to connect the ports and then replace the screws. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 82 On the second battery pack, assign its address: Turn the dip switch numbered 1 to the ON position and make sure that dip switches numbered 2, 3, and 4 are in the OFF state. For more information, see Table 3-1. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 83 1. For more information, Table 3-1. Step 6. If you mounted four, six, or eight battery packs, connect them as shown in these diagrams. Figure 4-29 Connect Four BluE-PACK5.1 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 85 Step 9. Put the top covers on the battery packs and tighten the screws as shown in these figures. Battery Top Cover Figure 4-32 A System with Four BluE-PACK5.1 (With Top Covers) © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 86 • Make sure that the grid and load connections to each inverter are correct. For more information, see Connecting to Grid and Loads. • Decide which inverter serve as the primary inverter. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 87 Parallel Connector Box • Check the package of the parallel connector box. 1 × Parallel Connector Box 5 × Parallel Connector 2 × ST6.3*50 & 2 × D10*50 2 × M6 Gasket © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 88: Installation Procedure
If three or four inverters are to be connected, unscrew the parallel connector from the Parallel 1 port of the parallel connector box, thread the other end of the first cable through the parallel port of the box, and tighten it. Inverter 1 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 89 Error Codes of the System. Step 10. If external CTs are connected to the primary inverter, disconnect all the subordinate inverters, and run a CT SELF-CHECK. For more information, see CT SELF CHK. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 90: Commissioning
Checking Before Power-on Before powering on the system, thoroughly check the installation. Step 1. Make sure that the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT is firmly fastened to the mounting panel on the wall. Step 2. Check the electrical connection inside the cable box. Make sure that: •...
Page 91: Setting Common Parameters For The System
Figure 5-2 Set Common Parameters If you want to set more parameters for the system, see Setting up the System. Check Before Set Co Start Power On Power-on Param © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved. Power Off Check the Settings...
Page 92: Checking The Settings
INPUT page. For more information, see Viewing the Current System Information. Step 3. After ON GRID connection is done, check the information on the GRID VOLT page. For more information, see Viewing the Current System Information. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 93: Powering Off
In the distribution box, turn off the AC current breaker between ON GRID port and the grid. Step 6. Close the side covers of the battery packs and the cover of the cable box. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 94: System Operation
• TEMPERATURE: Shows the temperature of the inverter, the DC-DC converter (DC/DC) inside the inverter, the environment, the PV, and the LLC circuit module. • STATE: Shows the state of the system, the inverter circuit inside the inverter, and the DC-DC converter. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 95: Setting Up The System
LCD screen on the inverter to operate the integrated EMS to set the parameters. For more information about the buttons on the inverter, see Screen. NOTE Information shown on the screen is for reference only. It may vary depending on the software version. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 96: Go To Setup
• CT SELF CHK: To run a CT self-check. See CT SELF CHK. • AFCI TEST: To run a forced AFCI test. See AFCI TEST. When the settings are done, you can press to leave the current setting page. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 97: Sys Setting
On the SYS SETTING page, press to move the cursor to select WORK MODE and press to set a working mode. The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT supports three working modes: SELF CONSUME, PEAK SHIFT, and BAT PRIORITY. For more information, see Working Modes.
Page 98 -PV INPUT- -> 1: INDEPENDENT 2: PARALLEL ZERO EXPORT The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT can output power to the grid. On the SYS SETTING page, press to move the cursor to select ZERO EXPORT and press By default, this feature is disabled. When the feature is enabled, the system outputs power to the grid and you can set the power limit in the range from 10 W to the rated power of the system.
Page 99 2: ENABLE -> 1: DISABLE -> 1: DISABLE 2: ENABLE 2: ENABLE ENABLE and press By default, the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT can automatically switch to backup power when a grid power failure occurs. -EPS ENABLE- -START DELAY- -CEI SPI CTRL- -DRM ENABLE- -EPS ENABLE- ->...
Page 100 INPUT: _____ -> 1: D 2: ENABLE UNIT: SEC CEI SPI CTRL The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT supports the CEI 0:21 standard. Currently, this feature is LEAD-ACID After settin applicable in Italy only. please res When Italy is selected as the grid standard, you can select OPERAT MODE...
Page 101 2: ENABLE 2: ENABLE CT OR METER -EPS ENABLE- ART DELAY- -CEI SPI CTRL- The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT support connecting external CTs or a smart meter for -> 1: DISABLE measuring the energy consumption. _____ -> 1: DISABLE 2: ENABLE 2: ENABLE ©...
Page 102 (a value from 1 to 4) to each inverter. The address of the primary inverter must be set to 1. A maximum of four inverters are supported. For more information, see Installing a Parallel System. -WAKE-UP ENB- ENABLE -> 1: ENABLE © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved. 2: TIME...
Page 103 INPUT: 9 3: CV -> 2: ENABLE SILENT MODE The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT can be set to silent mode. In silent mode, the fan speed -INPUT MODE- is reduced and the inverter produces less noise. -> 1: INDEPENDENT On the SYS SETTING page, press...
Page 104 6 System Operation The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT supports remote control of the inverter. On the SYS SETTING page, press to move the cursor to select -FCTRY RESET- CYBERSAFETY and press On the CYBERSAFETY page, you have two options: -> 1: CANCEL -> 1: Mix 2: CONFIRM •...
Page 105: Bat Setting
-BAT TYPE- DISC DEPTH Please restart 1: LEAD-ACID When the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT energy storage system is connected to the power -> 2: LFP grid, you can set the maximum depth of discharge of batteries. On the BAT SETTING page, press to move the cursor to select DISC...
Page 106 -BAT WAKE-UP- -BAT END VOLT- -WAKE-UP ENB- ENABLE INPUT: _____ INPUT: _____ -> 1: ENABLE UNIT: A UNIT: V 2: TIME -BAT WAKE-UP- -> 1: ENABLE 2: TIME © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved. -WAKE-UP TIME- -WAKE-UP ENB- ENABLE...
Page 107 You can disable the wake-up feature. -WAKE-UP ENB- ENABLE -> 1: ENABLE 2: TIME -BAT WAKE-UP- -> 1: ENABLE 2: TIME -WAKE-UP TIME- TIME INPUT: ____min HEATING FILM NOTE Only applicable to the batteries with heating films. This feature is not applicable to BluE-PACK5.1. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 109: Grid Std
_ _ _ _ _ and output frequency range. It is applicable to most energy storage systems. TIME: hh:mm:ss NEW: _ _ _ _ _ WEEK: SUNDAY CONFIRM: _ _ _ _ _ © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 110 Israel 195.5–253 47.0–51.5 Poland 195.5–253 49.00–50.05 Chile-BT 176.0–242 47.5–51.5 21 Chile Chile-HD 198.0–242 49–51 Chile-LD 198.0–242 49–51 Local 150–280 45.0–55 60Hz 184–264 59.5–60.5 Denmark 195.5–253.0 47.5–51.5 Sweden 195.5–253.0 47.5–51.5 Austria 184–264.5 47.5–51.5 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 111: Run Setting
REACT MODE The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT provide some ways to monitor reactive power. These settings are determined by the selected grid standard. You must not change these settings during system operation. On the RUN SETTING page, press...
Page 112 55 Hz (S2) Protection time 500 ms FREQ Lower limit frequency 45 Hz (S1) Protection time 500 ms GRID F MIN FREQ Lower limit frequency 45 Hz (S2) Protection time 500 ms © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 113 On the RUN SETTING page, press to move the cursor to select OVER VOLT or UNDER VOLT and press When you select the grid standard in GRID STD, these parameters are set automatically. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 114 • UNDER FREQ: When it is enabled, you can set FREQ. If the AC output frequency is lower than the set value, the output power decreases. The default value of FREQ is 48 Hz. You can press to increase or decrease the value. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 115 The range for this parameter is 0% to 300%, and the TOR- default value is 100%. -FORCE WAKE- -GRID PERCENT- -POW SI RATE- -> 1: DISABLE INPUT: ___% INPUT: ___% 2: ENABLE © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved. -REACT RESP- -DEL REC- -485 ADDRESS-...
Page 116: Rs485 Address
(Chinese) or Italian. -SELECT- -LANGUAGE- -LIGHT TIME- -> 1: 2400 bps -> 1: 中文 INPUT: _____ 2: 4800 bps 2: English UNIT: SEC 3: 9600 bps 3: Italian © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved. -PASSWORD- Auto test …...
Page 117: Back Light
It is recommended that you change the password immediately after the WEEK: SUNDAY CONFIRM: _ _ _ _ _ installation. On the SETUP page, press to select PASSWORD to change the password. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 118: Maintenance
• ISLAND: To enable anti-islanding protection. This is for use by maintenance personnel only. 6.3.14 AUTO TEST In Italy, when an E8KT/E10KT/E12KT energy storage system is installed, it must pass the AUTO TEST in the specified operate mode before being connected to the local grid. For more information about the operate mode, see OPERAT MODE.
Page 119: Operat Mode
2: ENABLE -SELECT- -> 1: Transient -BAT WAKE-UP- 2: Final INPUT: _____ UNIT: A -AFCI TEST PASS- Self-Test please wait CHANNEL: 1 DATE: YYYY-MM-DD TIME: hh:mm:ss -WAKE-UP ENB- © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved. -> 1: ENABLE 2: TIME...
Page 120: Ct Self Chk
GRID POWER subsection under SETTING. -SELECT- 6.3.17 AFCI TEST -> 1: Transient The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT can conduct an AFCI test. 2: Final On the SETUP page, press to select AFCI TEST and press . The self-test starts automatically. -AFCI TEST PASS-...
Page 121: Viewing Inquire
6 System Operation Viewing INQUIRE You can view the information of the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT energy storage system. On the USER page, press to select INQUIRE to view this information: • INV MODEL: The model of the hybrid inverter in use. • MODEL SN: The serial number of the hybrid inverter in use.
Page 122: Viewing Statistic
6 System Operation Viewing STATISTIC You can view some data of the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT energy storage system. On the USER page, press to select STATISTIC to view this information: • TIME STAT: Hours of the inverter running and its connection to the grid.
Page 123: Operating Battery Packs
When the OPERATION indicator light blinks ONCE, and the FAULT indicator light is OFF, a battery pack is in the IDLE mode. In the IDLE mode, no current flows on the charging or discharging circuit and the SOC indicator lights show the battery level, as shown in Table 6-5. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 124 Warnings are communicated through the SOC indicator lights and/or the codes shown on the LCD screen of the inverter. For more information, see BMS ALARM Warnings, BMS FAULT Warnings, and BMS PROTECTION Warnings. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 125: Turning On A Battery Pack
Press the button on the battery pack, hold it for more than six seconds, and then release the button. 6.7.5 Expanding Battery Capacity It is recommended that you expand battery capacity by adding batteries within one year of the system installation. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 126: Maintenance
Six months temperature, and other parameters of the battery packs. When the system is running, check the parameters of the Six months inverters. Check the battery packs for ineffectiveness or damage. Six months © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 127: Inspection Checklist For Professional Personnel
• During inspection and maintenance, wear protective personal equipment, including insulated gloves, protective shoes, and anti-noise earplugs. • Follow local and international safety standards, regulations, and specifications to do the maintenance. • Contact KSTAR New Energy promptly if you encounter anything not covered in this manual. CAUTION Before maintenance, disconnect all the electrical connections. Wait at least five minutes after disconnection, so that the residual voltage of the capacitors falls to a safe voltage.
Page 128: Error Codes Of The System
PV-: ƒ If the resistance is smaller than 2 MΩ, check the PV string for ground fault or poor ground insulation. If necessary, contact Customer Service. ƒ If the resistance is greater than 2 MΩ and the error code is still shown, contact Customer Service. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 129 2. Check the backup loads. If the load exceeds the rated output power of the inverter, disconnect some load. If the code is still shown, contact Customer Service. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 130 Parallel Power Imbalance: 1. Turn off all the switches on the backup Power imbalance occurs to load end. the parallel system. 2. Restart the inverter and wait until it runs correctly. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 132 The communication the inverter and the battery pack is in good between the BMS and the condition and is connected correctly. inverter has failed. BMS protection warning. For more information, see PROTECTION Warnings. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 133: Bms Alarm Warnings
You can also check the alarm codes through INQUIRE -> BMS INFO in the integrated EMS. For more information, see Viewing INQUIRE. “N/A” (Not Applicable) in the “Code” column of Table 7-1 means no code is assigned to the alarm. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 134: Bms Fault Warnings
LCD screen of the inverter. When a FAULT warning occurs, you must contact Customer Service. Table 7-2 lists all FAULT warnings. In this table, “MODULE” means a battery pack and “CELL” means a battery cell. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 135 CELL SAMPLING BMS fault. Contact FAULT Customer Service to check the cell sampling wires and the wiring of the BMS circuit board. Make sure that the BMS circuit board is powered correctly. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 136: Bms Protection Warnings
PROTECTION state. When the condition is no longer present, the PROTECTION warning is cleared automatically and the battery pack automatically exits the PROTECTION state. If a PROTECTION warning cannot be cleared automatically, contact Customer Service. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 137 PROTECTION The current is The BMS will MODULE OVER higher than the disconnect CURRENT set threshold. the circuit automatically. One minute later, the connection will be restored. You should limit the current. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 138 CELL UNDER The battery The BMS will VOLTAGE cell has been disconnect the discharged to the discharging lower limit. circuit automatically. You must recharge the battery. For more information, see Recharging a Battery. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 140 When the battery then press the pack is locked, button and hold charging or it for 20 seconds discharging is not to unlock the permitted. battery pack. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 141: Storing And Recharging Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries lose capacity during storage. After 12 months of storage at the intended storage temperature, the capacity generally falls irreversibly by 3–10%. Batteries with less than 100% capacity after storage cannot pass the discharge testing and acceptance testing. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 142: Recharging A Battery
SOC indicator lights are ON and the FAULT indicator light is OFF, then the battery pack is in good working order. NOTE If the battery is in good working order, contact Customer Service. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 143 50%. For more information, see the WORK MODE subsection under SETTING. Step 12. Wait for the inverter to charge the battery. On the BATTERY page, the charge current is in the range of 40 A–50 A. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 144 If more battery packs must be recharged, follow steps 1 through 15. Step 17. After all the battery packs are recharged, reset the inverter to the default factory settings. For more information, see Restoring Factory Settings (FCTRY RESET). © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 145: Limited Warranty
9 Limited Warranty Limited Warranty If the equipment fails during the warranty period, KSTAR New Energy and its authorized partners will provide free service or replace the unit or part with a new one. When the Warranty Period Starts and Ends...
Page 146: Limitation Of Liability
Limitation of Liability KSTAR New Energy has the right to refuse to honor the quality warranty for any of the following reasons: • Damage during transportation, including paint scratches caused by friction inside the package during transportation, and damage sustained while being transported by you or a third party commissioned by you.
Page 147: Emergency Procedure
This section describes emergencies that may be encountered when you are using the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT energy storage system and how to handle such emergencies. 10.1...
Page 148: Fire Or Explosion
If the battery is in a wet environment, DO NOT Methods of Handling Accidents touch anything if any part of the battery, such as the inverter or cables, is submerged. DO NOT use the submerged battery. Contact a service engineer. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 149: Emergency Handling Plan
Step 3. Record the details related to the fault so that KSTAR New Energy can analyze and rectify the fault. DO NOT operate the equipment before the fault is rectified. Please contact KSTAR New Energy as soon as possible.
Page 150: Disposal
If you need to replace a battery pack, you should request a new dangerous goods package, pack the battery pack, and then have the supplier pick it up. KSTAR New Energy does not recycle batteries. Please contact your local recycling organization for disposal. If there is no local recycling organization, you should contact the nearest recycling organization in your country.
Page 151: Specifications
• VDE-AR-N4105 • VDE0126-1-1 Grid Regulation More grid regulation certifications are to be made available. Please contact KSTAR New Energy for the latest information. • IEC/EN 62109-1&2 Safety Regulation • IEC62040-1 • IEC62619 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 152: Battery Terminal Input/Output
MPPT Tracker/Strings Max. Continuous PV 15 ADC × 2 Input Current Isc PV 20 ADC × 2 Max. Backfeed Current 0 ADC Max. Continuous PV 16,000 W 20,000 W 20,000 W Input Power © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 153: Grid Terminal Input/Output
Backup Load 25 A Overcurrent Protection 12.6 Battery Pack (PACK5.1) Dimension (W × H × D, mm) 540 × 530 × 240 Net Weight (kg) Battery Type LFP (LiFePO4) IP Protection IP65 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 154: Parallel Connector Box
• PCBA temperature measurement Communication CAN and RS-485 compatible Ventilation Type Passive Cooling 12.7 Parallel Connector Box Dimension (W×H×D, mm) 105 × 51.5 × 140.4 Net Weight (kg) 0.45 IP Protection IP65 © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 155: Abbreviations
Current Transformer Direct Current Depth of Discharge DRED Demand Response Enabling Device Demand Response Mode Digital Signal Processor Electromagnetic Interference Energy Management System Emergency Power Supply GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Insulation © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 156 13 Abbreviations MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracker Photovoltaic Residual Current Device RESP Response RRCR Radio Ripple Control Receiver Serial Communication Interface State of Charge © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.
Page 157: Appendix: Definition Of Dvc
6.1 for environmental categories and minimum environmental conditions. *DVC-A circuits are allowed under fault conditions to have voltages up to the DVC- B limits, for maximum 0.2 s. © KSTAR New Energy 2022–2023 All rights reserved.

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