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Installation Guide PowerShaper XL Grid tied energy storage system Document number: 15636, rev. 1.0 Author: Peter Bino Public Issue date: 04.10.2024...
Commissioning and configuration of equipment should be done only by Pixii personnel or by other authorized and qualified persons. For safety reason, before you start installation, ensure all external power sources are disconnected, as well as internal battery and load fuses/breakers.
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when dealing with the battery module. • Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects. • Use tools with insulated handles. • Wear rubber gloves and boots. The battery module is heavy enough to cause severe injury. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
If the battery catches fire, it will produce noxious and poisonous gases. Do not approach. Wet batteries If the battery module is wet or submerged in water, do not try to access it. Contact Pixii or your distributor for technical assistance.
It secures similar temperature around the batteries. Cabinet is equipped with 2x 500W AC powered heaters for lower temperature conditions securing adequate battery temperature. Side View Figure 1.1 Fan filter air flow diagram (side view) Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Aircon is pre-set from factory to the temperature 25°C +/-3°C. If this setting is not acceptable for conditions on site, set appropriate temperatures following instructions in the User manual HC Series Air Conditioner with Heat Exchanger. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Energy storage system Figure 1.3 Single line installation block diagram - behind the meter 1�4�2 In front of the meter PowerShaper Energy storage system Figure 1.4 Single line installation block diagram - in front of the meter Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
44V-56V Max. charge/discharge current 140A Table 4. Specifications of the battery Voltage fluctuations and flicker: Measured using Z 0,645 0,603 0,013Ω+j0,002Ω test Maximum permissible network impedance, Z 0,093Ω+j0,093Ω Table 5. Voltage fluctuations and flicker * Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
04773.15MXP Table 7. Spare part list NOTE: Please consult replacement of any fuse or circuit breaker with Pixii first. 1�6 Anti-islanding The PowerShaper incorporates both passive and active anti-islanding functionality. The passive methods included are under/over voltage, under/over frequency and rate of change of frequency detection. The active anti-islanding functionality uses the frequency shift method based on feedback from frequency variation in combination with a small reactive power perturbation.
• Recommended tools list is in chapter “Tool” on page 8 3� Prepare AC Mains supply Correct type of AC Mains supply (TN-S) • Correct rating of AC input cables and external fuses • • AC Mains supply meter Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
2 different types of meters. NOTE: Measured data are used at the customer's own risk. The distribution company or Pixii is not responsible for any losses resulting from its use, including losses due to errors or omissions in the data.
• 2�3�2 Industrial grade energy meter The Pixii system has support for an energy meters from different manufacturers. Depending on type of the meter, external measuring transformers may be required. Currently, communication via Modbus/ RTU (RS485) is supported. This means that a cable (2-wire at least) needs to be connected from the meter to the controller in the system.
To prevent access to cabling under the cabinet, unpack the four plinth covers (one for each side) from the enclosed items and fix each of them with 3x M6x16 screws to cabinet plinth (see Figure 4.19 Figure 3.8 Plinth covers Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
To secure correct function of Fan filters, it is necessary to remove 2x humidity stopper foils from inlet/ outlet filters (marked in red). Remove foil from filter Remove foil from filter Figure 3.9 Humidity stoppers Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Keep fixings and cover at safe place, as you need them later! 4�1�2 Cable gland Remove the right side of the cable gland by releasing 4x M8 screws. NOTE: For more information see chapter “Splittable cable gland” on page 37. Figure 4.2 Removing the cable gland Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Route cable through the one of the cable glands on the bottom cover see chapter “4.12 Cable glands”. NOTE: Do NOT interconnect bonding busbars in multiple cabinets in multicabinet installation. Connect separate bonding cable to each cabinet in multicabinet installation. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Electrical installation 4�4 Disconnect switch Pixii system contains emergency trip device, which in case of emergency can disconnect whole system from the grid. For correct function, external switch with normally open contact and 230Vac backup power supply is required. Connect phase wire to terminal -X4:2 and neutral wire to terminal -X4:4. If 230Vac will be present on terminal -X4, system will disconnect.
Electrical installation 4�6 Customer alarm connection Pixii controller is equipped with 2 configurable relays for customer alarm functions. All relays contacts are accessible on connector terminals -X4:6 - -X4:16. Figure 4.8 Customer alarm connector terminals All relays are configurable through the software. It could be added different alarm/warning to each of them.
Electrical installation 4�7 External communication Pixii system is fully configurable through web interface. Therefore a network connection to controller is required. This can be done in different ways, depending on what type of network is present on site. The system has a Wi-Fi Access Point that can be activated to access the web interface for configuration and monitoring when at the site.
Pixii controller is not equipped with M-Bus port, therefore USB to M-Bus converter (optional kit) needs to be used. Connect it to free USB port on Pixii controller and connect Ethernet cable to RJ45 connector on converter. On meter side are 2 possible options for connecting communication cable. If only Pixii controller will be connected to AC meter, connect Ethernet cable directly to RJ45 connector on meter.
4. Check if the termination plug is inserted in the port CAN-A in the battery GB1. 5. Check if the port RS485-A in the battery GB1 and port CAN-B in the battery GB8 remain free. GB14 GB13 GB12 GB11 GB10 Figure 4.17 Communication cables Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
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Figure 4.19 Lock button NOTE: To disconnect the battery cable, press the lock button on the cable socket first (see Figure 4.19). NOTE: Ensure, that battery cables are NOT colliding with battery breakers above the battery terminals. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
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Start addressing the batteries from first battery #1 at the left bottom and continue from right bottom to the top (see Figure 4.18). NOTE: After complete installation of batteries, do NOT forget to mount all covers back. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Proper configuration of converter (-TF2) is necessary to secure the correct communication with various type of batteries. Follow the tables below to set the DIP switches in the right positions. Figure 4.21 Battery Com converter (-TF2) Table 12. ACE batteries configuration table Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Electrical installation 4�11 PixiiBoxes The last step in the system installation is to install Pixii modules. Each power shelf contains 3 positions for modules. Each position is wired to different phase, starting with L1 from the left. To secure correct 3-phase operation, all 3 modules must be installed in every used shelf.
Place appropriate amount of cable sealing plates around the cable and fix both parts of cable gland with 2x M8 screw. Use torque T7. Cable sealing plates 2x M8 screw Cable CAUTION: No gap between the cable and cable gland is allowed! Figure 4.30 Splittable cable gland installation Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
4�13 System label Pixii system is marked with 2 system labels. One label is located on the outside of the cabinet (right hand side seen from the front), and one is located inside the cabinet on the left side of the battery racks.
Insert one end of the black cable into the terminal -X10:3, and the other one into the negative pin of the green terminal. 3. Interconnect ethernet switch with connector -X20, using attached ethernet cable. Figure 5.1 Installation of multi cabinet kit Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Multicabinet connection 5�2 Connecting the cabinets Connect Gateways from all client cabinets to the ethernet switch located in master cabinet. Master cabinet Client cabinet 1 Client cabinet 2 Client cabinet n Figure 5.2 Connecting cabinets Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Figure 5.3 Removing power cable from 4G router 2. Connect local network / internet cable to the switch in master cabinet. Local network / internet Master cabinet Figure 5.4 Connecting the local network / internet Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
2. Remove USB cable from 4G router in master cabinet. Master cabinet Figure 5.6 Removing the USB cable 3. Connect 4G router to the switch using ethernet cable in master cabinet. Master cabinet Figure 5.7 Connecting the 4G router Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
Do not limit the evaluation to only those points. NOTE: For repair and replacement use only original Pixii parts and in accordance with technical specification provided by Pixii. Use of non-original parts may void the warranty provided by Pixii.
3. Remove filter and replace with new one. Figure 7.2 Outlet filter removal 4. Fix back all filter holders with 8x M6 Nuts from first step. 5. Close the air guide lid and fix it with 5x M5x10 hex bolts. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
3. Fix back filter frame with 4x M6 Nuts from first step. NOTE: Gap between filter frame and the door plate is not a fault. Do NOT tighten screws too strong to reduce the gap. Installation Guide ● PowerShaper XL...
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