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Manual Battery Storage Kit Indoor BSI 50-176/109-872 Version 2.1 (No. PS-20035) November 2024...
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Pramac Storage Systems GmbH. The product, service and functions (or parts thereof) described in this document may not be included in the scope of your purchase or use. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH does not declare or guarantee any content in this document, unless there are other contractual provisions.
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Please read the instructions and explanations of the symbols in the manual completely before installing and commissioning the Indoor BSI series battery storage kit. If you have any questions, please contact Pramac Storage Systems GmbH immediately for advice and instructions.
Configuration of the Energy Meter ..........................40 4.2.6 Switching On the Battery Rack ............................41 4.2.7 Commissioning the Pramac Smart Energy Controller (PSEC) ..................43 Switching Off the Battery Storage Kit Indoor (BSI Series) ................44 Parallel Connection of Additional Battery Racks ..............45 Overview of Variants ..........................45 Overview of Multi-Rack Variant .........................46...
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Maintenance Information ....................53 Maintenance of Battery Storage Kit ......................53 Battery Inverter Maintenance for PBI 50K-PC and PBI 88K-PC ..............53 Dismantling and Recycling ....................54 Dismantling ..............................54 Recycling ..............................55 Quality Assurance ......................56 Technical Support ......................56 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
DANGER Read the safety instructions in this manual carefully, otherwise serious injury or death may result. REMARK If you have any questions or problems, read the following information and contact Pramac Storage Systems GmbH. DANGER Batteries supply electricity and can explode or become a fire hazard if short-circuited or incorrectly installed.
Do not set up near flammable material! Caution, hot surface! Beware of hand injuries! The positive and negative poles must not be interchanged. Do not place near naked flames. Do not place in areas accessible to children and pets. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
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Mark for EU conformity (Conformité Européenne) Sign for UK conformity Safety certificate from TÜV Rheinland Safety certificate from TÜV Rheinland for the US and Canadian markets + / - Positive pole / negative pole of the input voltage (DC) BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
Voltage Safety goggles Safety shoes insulating gloves WARNING When installing and replacing battery modules and battery inverters during service and maintenance work, a second assisting person with suitable equipment must always be called in. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
The Pramac battery storage kit Indoor (BSI) is only approved for operation with the Pramac battery inverter PBI 50K- PC or PBI 88K-PC. Any other use must be agreed with the manufacturer and, if necessary, the local energy supplier.
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For the use of medical devices • As a UPS system • Continuous operation with open doors The battery modules must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres or installed and operated in areas with high humidity. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
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State building regulations • VDE-AR-E 2510-50 - Stationary battery energy storage systems with lithium batteries – Safety requirements • VDE-AR-E 2510-2 - Stationary electrical energy storage systems intended for connection to the low voltage grid BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
Max. 70 mm² • connection point. PE: Max. 70 mm² Free network access line Pramac Smart Energy Controller ☐ (customer LAN) is available at (PSEC) requires permanent internet the connection point. access Alternative: Router incl. data Router can be ordered as an optional ☐...
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PSEC and 24 VDC of the single-rack battery storage kit network switch is available. Check delivery for ☐ completeness. Check compatibility with ☐ existing generation systems. Provision of access If necessary ☐ authorisation for assembly personnel. BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
Energy management system for mounting on top-hat rail Controller (PSEC) • Energy meter without Type Acrel ADL3000-E/C • transformer for 3× 220/380 V / 3× 1(6) A 3P4L measurement at the grid connection point Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
Certificates / CE / UN 38.3 / UN 3536 / IEC 62619 / IEC 63056 / Permits Battery rack UL 1973 / UL 9540A / VDE 2510-50 / EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019-02 / EN IEC 61000-6-4:2019-09 BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
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-2-2 / -2-30 / -2-78 / -2-14 / -2-6 / -2-27 / -2-75 DIN VDE V 0126-1-1 / VDE AR-N 4105:2018 / Grid connection VDE AR-N 4110:2018 / TOR Type A producer / conditions UTE C 15-712-1 VFR 2019 / G 99 / EN 50549-1/-2 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
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Top-hat rail Dimensions (W×D×H, mm) 126.5×88.2×69.5 * Current transformers and fuse protection for voltage measurement are not included in the scope of delivery Table 2-5: Data sheet: Pramac Smart Energy Controller (PSEC) ACCESSORIES Pramac Smart Energy Controller (PSEC) ZY000A00011 | PSEC-DMXX Supply voltage (VDC) 10 …...
The Powercube M1C battery rack is from the manufacturer Pylontech • The battery inverters are from Pramac Storage Systems GmbH Before Installation Based on the installation requirements, check that there is sufficient space in order to be able to install the battery storage kit Indoor (BSI) correctly.
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Figure 3-2: Variant 2: BSI 88/109 with CombinerRack Figure 3-3: Variant 3: BSI 88/218 NOTE For optimum installation of the battery modules, we recommend a minimum distance of 150 mm from the battery rack to the left or right wall. BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
If damage is detected, DO NOT unpack the components and contact your supplier immediately. The individual appliances shown are not exhaustive. Depending on the product variant, additional devices and packaging may also be included, e.g. CombinerRack. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
Figure 3-13: Dimension sheet for perforated plate of battery rack NOTE The battery rack is earthed at the base of the rack housing. See "Chapter 3.2.11 Earthing the Components". REMARK Applicable national regulations must be observed! BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
Install the BMS and all battery modules according to "Figure 3-16: Connecting the battery modules". To do this, remove 4 screws at a time from the accessory pack and fasten them to the previously inserted cage nuts. Ensure a maximum torque of 13 Nm. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
ConnectionBox of the battery inverter; and only then to the BMS of the battery rack. Detailed view of a battery module: Conne on Conne on a er DC a er DC Figure 3-15: Front panel of battery module BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
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DC connection of the battery modules The DC cables of the battery modules and the BMS are connected as follows: Figure 3-16: Connecting the battery modules Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
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The DC connection B+ from the BMS to the B+ of the first battery module is made using a short power cable (orange orange): Components Description Unit Quantity Connection cable Orange/0.19 m/1/0AWG/ Pcs. Connection 2× orange BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
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(0.5 m) (twisted pair CAT5 cable)/RJ45 Connection from BMS to switch/router (single rack) or BMS to (M-)BMS (multi-rack): Components Description Unit Quantity External battery communication cable Black/5.0 m/8 cores Pcs. (direct) (twisted pair CAT5 cable)/RJ45 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
Mounting the ConnectionBox 50K/88K NOTE • Operating instructions for Pramac battery inverter PBI 50K/88K A ConnectionBox (Art. No. 940P300.100) is required for the single-rack version (e.g. BSI 50/109). The ConnectionBox is mounted on the wall with 4 fastening screws. The multi-rack version (e.g. BSI 88/218) does not require a ConnectionBox, as the battery inverter is inserted horizontally into the CombinerRack.
Conne on DC main Conne on or n erter a er DC tp t a er DC Conne on DC e et np t or n erter Figure 3-18: BMS - Communication and power connections Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
Figure 3-19: DC connection for ConnectionBox NOTE • Operating instructions for Pramac battery inverter PBI 50K/88K 3.2.6 AC Connection for ConnectionBox and AC network The AC mains connection of the battery inverter and ConnectionBox combination must be provided by the customer and must be laid and fitted with fuses in accordance with the local conditions.
Figure 3-22: Hanging hydraulic rod in ConnectionBox CAUTION The electrical system is disconnected in accordance with the 5 safety rules. DC switch on the rack BMS is switched off. AC fuses of the AC supply line are disconnected. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
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Make sure that the cables are not pinched or damaged when closing it. Hand-tighten the M8 screws. Tighten all four M8 screws crosswise with a tightening torque of 20 Nm. NOTE • Operating instructions for Pramac battery inverter PBI 50K/88K BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
3.2.8 Pramac Smart Energy Controller (PSEC) Connection In the product variant without CombinerRack, the energy management system (PSEC) must be installed in a corresponding sub-distribution board provided by the customer and supplied with 24 VDC. NOTE Installation may only be carried out by a trained electrician.
The fuse is not included in the scope of delivery. The dimensioning of the fuse protection and the conductor cross- sections must be designed by the customer. • Observe the direction of the counting flow: Install the PV meter and grid meter in the correct counting direction: Supply + / Feed-in -. BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
Observe the direction of the counting flow: Install the PV meter and grid meter in the correct counting direction: Supply + / Feed-in -. The electrical connection of the battery storage kit is now complete. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
Operating instructions for PowerCube M1C Rack Connect the individual earthing cables to an equipotential bonding bar. This must be provided by the customer. For multiple battery racks in parallel: Loop the earthing from battery rack to battery rack. BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
3.2.12 Network Connections All main components such as the battery rack, battery inverter and Pramac Smart Energy Controller (PSEC) in both the single and multi-rack versions require a network connection. All these components are located in the internal network and should be collected on a switch.
The PBI Connect software should be installed on the laptop so that settings for the battery inverter can be configured if necessary. All further configuration steps can be carried out via the Pramac portal. Switching On and Configuration When switching on for the first time, the following sequence can be followed: 4.2.1...
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The network configuration of the inverter can be performed using the PBI Connect app via Bluetooth or via a laptop with the PBI Connect PC software. Download the PBI Connect app via Google Play or the iOS App Store. PBI Connect can be downloaded from www.pramac.com. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
The energy meter is configured via RS485 or via Ethernet and can be read in the respective manual. NOTE The respective transformer ratio must still be set. ma cur Ct is calculated as follows: 5 BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
The self-test is completed within 5 seconds. If the STATUS LED lights up red after 30 seconds, a communication error may have occurred. In this case, check the communication connection on the BMS and switch/router. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
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Other Malfunction lights up malfunction Flashing MCU self-test STL error Flashing 2 problem NOTE Flashing types Flashing 2: 0.50 s On | 0.50 s Off Flashing 4: 1.00 s On | 1.00 s Off BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
4.2.7 Commissioning the Pramac Smart Energy Controller (PSEC) The PSEC has local monitoring. This can be accessed via a LAN (Ethernet) connection to port "LAN 1" (OT network). The initial credentials are: admin/admin. The address for access via browser is: "http://192.168.42.1" or "http://energy.controller".
(Only for battery racks connected in parallel) Figure 4-5: Master BMS for multi-rack variant WARNING Do not turn off the DC disconnect switch during normal operation. This can cause high currents in other battery strings. BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
1 / 2× battery inverter PBI 50K (421P050.110) / PBI 88K (421P100.110) • 1× energy meter from Acrel (without transformer) A router or the current measuring transformers are optionally available. If you are interested, please contact the sales department of Pramac Storage Systems GmbH. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
Overview of Multi-Rack Variant The following illustration shows the individual connections of the components using the product variant BSI 88/327 as an example. Figure 5-1: Example: Multi-rack variant with 3 racks BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
By default, one DC+ and DC- power cable measuring 5 m in length is supplied with each battery rack. This ensures the installation and assembly of up to 4 racks directly next to each other. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
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Supply cables with a maximum of 70 mm can be connected. Feed the supply cable through the corresponding cut-out on the CombinerRack. NOTE Ensure a clockwise rotating field. Figure 5-4: AC terminals on CombinerRack BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
Up to 2× MBMS can be installed and connected in the CombinerRack. A second MBMS is only required in conjunction with a second battery inverter. NOTE • Operating instructions for Pylontech PowerCube M1C oten a ree o er e et onta t np t tp t Figure 5-6: Overview of MBMS Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
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Port B is left free on the last battery rack connected in parallel. NOTE The first battery rack should be installed close to the MBMS. Conne on Figure 5-7: Example: Overview of CAN bus connection BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
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In the last BMS of the battery racks connected in parallel, bit 6 must be set to Up (ON = ↑). Figure 5-9: Dip switch on MBMS NOTE e ip o t e i et to "↓↓↓↓↑↑". e a t it are terminating resistors. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
CAN communication connection as described in "Figure 5-7: Example: Overview of CAN bus connection". The multi-rack version of the PSEC is set up in the same way as the single-rack version (see "Chapter 4.2.7 Commissioning the Pramac Smart Energy Controller (PSEC)"). BSI 50-176/109-872...
As required Visual inspection: Air outlet plate If heavily soiled, clean with compressed air or replace. As required Check the electrical connections / terminal Visual inspection of the cable connections and terminals. and cable connections Pramac Storage Systems GmbH BSI 50-176/109-872...
– For multi-rack variant: Unplug the inverter and pull it out of the CombinerRack. Then pack both. Dismantle the battery rack(s) and combiner rack. – Loosen the earthing connection on the housing. – The battery rack and CombinerRack can now be transported. BSI 50-176/109-872 Pramac Storage Systems GmbH...
The PBI 50K-PC / 88K-PC battery inverter must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Pramac Storage Systems GmbH offers its customers a free return service for the professional disposal of old appliances at its company headquarters in 72793 Pfullingen.
If a fault occurs with the battery storage kit during the warranty period, please contact your installer or supplier. In the event of faults for which the manufacturer is responsible, Pramac Storage Systems GmbH will provide a replacement or repair free of charge within the warranty period.
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Pramac Storage Systems GmbH Marktstraße 185 72793 Pfullingen, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 7121-159-77-0 E-mail: info.pss@pramac.com Version 2.1 (No. PS-20035) November 2024...
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