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Safe and Smart Energy Management System Single-phase AC coupled Battery Inverter (PCS) Quick Installation Guide ELS-5K ELS-3K Important Safety Information EU Declaration Of Conformity 2024-12-25 REV1.1...
Follow all of the instructions in this manual. These instructions are key to the installation and maintenance of the APstorage PCS. These instructions are not meant to be a complete explanation of how to design and install APstorage PCSs. All instal- lations must comply with national and local electrical codes and standards.
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If any damage or missing accessories are found, please contact the manufacturer. Only qualified professionals should install or replace the APstorage PCS, and all electrical installations must comply with local regulations. When performing installations and other operations, please wear personal protective equipment, use insulated tools, and wear anti-static equipment to prevent static damage to the PCS.
3 Product Introduction BAT+ / BAT- Terminals ① ② ③ ④⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ① 502mm 197mm GRID Terminals ② BACKUP Terminals ③ Off-Grid Input Terminals ④ ⑧ ATS Terminals ⑤ Communication Terminals ⑥ CT Terminals ⑦ RJ45 Internet ⑧ If the two cable inlets are not sufficient, A: LED B: On/Off Button take out the stopper of the cable gland,...
4 Wiring Diagram Diagram for Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc. AC Breaker Load PE or Do not connect this terminal Battery when the neutral wire and PE Load wire are connected together. DC Breaker AC Breaker AC Breaker Grid PV Systems 2 N-BAR Grid...
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Grid Load PV system 1 Backup Load PV system 2 NOTE: PV Systems 1 and PV Systems 2 share the same CT ring. ELS-5K ELS-3K DC + DC - ① Backup Breaker: 32A AC Breaker ① Backup Breaker: 25A AC Breaker wire L ②...
Wiring Terminals and Cables Requirements Description When wiring, please use the following specifications for wiring terminals and cables. DC terminals AC terminals Model Cable(mm Torque value DC Cable ELS-5K 40lb.in Grid Cable ELS-5K 10.53lb.in Backup/Off-grid Cable ELS-5K 10.53lb.in ATS Cable ELS-5K 10.53lb.in...
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5 Installation instructions STEP 1 Mark the holes position on the wall and drill holes according to wall type and expansion screws type. The Configured expansion screw is drilled with a diameter of 12mm(0.5”) and a depth of 50-55mm(1.9-2.2”). STEP 2 Put the expansion screws into the holes on the wall.
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NOTE: Ensure that the polarity of the battery and PCS are correctly connected, otherwise PCS may be damaged. NOTE: APstorage ELS/ELT series PCS are DC/AC isolated, so the battery ground should not be connected to AC ground. Leave battery ground point floating could ensure the system working safely and stably.
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5 Installation instructions STEP 6 CT Wiring The CT ring wiring is shown in the following figure, where CT2A+/CT2A- corresponds to grid L and CT1A+/CT1A- corresponds to L of GRID-PV. White line+ Black line - The arrows on the CT ring (as shown in the figure) should all point towards PCS. CT1B/CT1C/CT2B/CT2C: Reserve STEP 7 Network port wiring Connect the RJ45 Internet port on the built-in ECU of the PCS to the router.
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6.2.1 Scan the QR code to download and install the EMA Manager app. You can also click on the link below to download the APP https://www.apsystemsema.com/ema/index.action 6.2.2 Log in to the app and tap Local access. Select APstorage to start the initialization process. 10 EN...
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6.3 Connect the PCS Select the AP hotspot connection and choose the corresponding ECU-WIFI on the redirected page. After successful connection, the message "connected AP hotspot" is displayed. After that, the SYSTEM light on PCS will turn off, WIFI/COM will remain on, and the BATTERY indicator light will flash every 5 seconds.
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6.4.2 Primary parameter configuration The primary parameter configurations include "PV system configuration", "grid configuration", and "battery configuration", with photovoltaic being optional and grid and battery being mandatory items. 6.4.2.1 PV system configuration (optional) Option 1: Do not click on "PV System" configuration and go back to the Primary Parameters page. Option 2: Click on "PV System"...
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Select APsystems PV system. The app automatically searches for nearby ECUs. If an ECU is found, tap the ECU to record its information directly. If no ECU is found, manually record the device information or scan the ECU ID. After the PV configuration is complete, you are go back to to the Primary Parameters page.
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6.4.2.2 Grid configuration Tap Grid Profile. Configure the Country/Region and Set Standard parameters based on your country or region and the grid standard. Parameters are displayed based on your settings. Retain the default values or change the values based on actual needs.
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6.4.3 System Upgrade After you tap OK, you proceed to the Software Upgrade step. In this step, the app detects the software version of the PCS. If the software version is already the latest, tap Next Step. If the latest version is available, tap Upgrade. The upgrade progress is displayed during the upgrade process.
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The app can perform system self-check on the following three systems: pure energy storage system, APsystems PV system, and third-party PV system. The app performs system self-check based on the preceding settings in this section. 6.5.1 Pure Energy Storage System If no PV device is configured in the previous stage, the following pages are displayed.
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During the self-check process, the front LED indicator light of PCS is as follows: Off-grid startup Grid-connected startup/Grid-side CT check PV-side CT check SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM WI-FI WI-FI WI-FI GRID GRID GRID BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY After self-check is complete, tap Go to the home page in the dialog box displayed to complete the initialization process. 6.5.3 Third-Party PV System If the third-party PV system is configured in the previous stage, the following pages are displayed.
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During the self-check process, the front LED indicator light of PCS is as follows: Grid-connected startup/ Off-grid startup PV-side CT check Contactor check Grid-side CT check SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM WI-FI WI-FI WI-FI WI-FI GRID GRID GRID GRID BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY ENERGY...
Building 2, No. 522, Yatai Road, Nanhu District, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang 314050, China declare under our sole responsibility that the product, Product Description: Power Conversion System Model No.: ELS-3K, ELS-5K to which this declaration relates, is conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. EN 62477-1:2012+A1:2017...
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Please scan the QR code to install the APP and get the User Manual. APsystems EMEA Karspeldreef 8, 1101 CJ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0)85 3018499 Email: support.emea@Apsystems.com Web: emea.APsystems.com APsystems France 22 Avenue Lionel Terray 69330 Jonage, France Phone: 031-10-2582670 Email: support.emea@Apsystems.com Web: emea.APsystems.com...
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