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Storion-TB (187.5-500) (Indoor, M38210-S)

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual of Energy Storage system Storion-TB (187.5-500) (Indoor, M38210-S)
  • Page 2 Your Smart Energy Contact Us Contact Us AlphaESS UK Suite 4F, Regus House, Herons Way. Chester Business Park, Chester. Cheshire. CH4 9QR United Kingdom July, 2024 ______________________________________________________________ AlphaESS Co.， Ltd. Page 1 of 84...

  • Page 3: Copyright Statement

    Copyright Statement Copyright Statement This manual is copyrighted by AlphaESS Co., Ltd. and all rights are reserved. Without the written permission of our company, no unit or individual is allowed to extract or copy any part or all of the content of this document, and it is not allowed to spread it in any form.
  • Page 4 Notice Notice The products, services, or features you purchase are subject to the AlphaESS commercial contract and terms, and some of the products, services, or features described in this document may not be within the scope of your purchase or use.

  • Page 6: Symbolic Conventions

    Summary The Storion-TB (187.5-500) lithium-ion battery industrial and commercial indoor energy storage system has been developed by AlphaESS for many years and has been successfully applied in many fields. It is a high-tech product with excellent quality and stable performance used in power supply today.
  • Page 8 Your Smart Energy Terminology Terminology 1. Battery Management System (BMS) Used to monitor the operational information of battery cells, battery packs, and system units (such as voltage, current, temperature, battery protection parameters, etc.), intelligently evaluate remaining power (SOC), health status (SOH), and accumulated released energy, playing a role in protecting battery safety.
  • Page 9 Your Smart Energy Terminology to the PV combiner box. After converging in the PV combiner box, they output through a DC and use it in conjunction with energy storage inverters to form a complete PV power generation system. 7. Grid connected system Grid connected systems typically consist of PV strings, PCSs, battery systems, and the power grid.

  • Page 10: Version Information

    Version Information Version Information Version Date Content 2023.11.27 New indoor version 2024.07.15 Updated for UK use Page 9 of 84...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Catalogue Catalogue Contact Us ........................1 Copyright Statement ....................2 Note ..........................3 Preface .......................... 5 Overview ........................5 Symbol convention ....................5 Professional Terminology ................... 7 Version Information ....................9 1. Safety instructions ....................12 1.1 Operator Qualifications .................. 12 1.2 Personal Safety ....................
  • Page 12 Catalogue 3. Installation ......................33 3.1 Product Installation ..................33 3.2 Electrical Connection ..................43 4. Starting and Running .................... 56 5. Technical Contact ....................57 Attachment ....................... 158 PV combiner box (optional) ................. 58 Attachment ....................... 259 PV inverter (optional) ................... 59 Attachment 360 Dual power cabinet (optional) ................

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    When a system malfunctions during normal operation, please first refer to the troubleshooting table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem is not resolved, please contact the AlphaESS engineer in a timely manner. Before the AlphaESS engineer replies, be sure to shut down the system (battery, PCS, etc.).

  • Page 14: Personal Safety

    1.2 Personal Safety 1. Erect clear signs at circuit breakers such as PVs, batteries, PCSs, and distribution boxes to prevent accidents caused by accidental closing. 2. Erect warning signs or set up safety warning tapes near the operating area. 3. When conducting electrical connections, trial runs, or product maintenance on the system, it is necessary to use a multimeter to measure the electrical parameters of the product to ensure that they meet the requirements.

  • Page 15: Product Safety

    Numbe Name Number Name Safety shoes Protective goggles Safety helmet Dust mask Safety gloves 1.3 Product Safety 1. The warning signs contain important information for the safe operation of the product, ensuring that the warning signs are clear and visible, and human damage is strictly prohibited.
  • Page 16 It is strictly prohibited to install the system before grounding. 1.4.2 Wiring Requirements 1. The use of cables in high-temperature environments may cause aging and damage to the insulation layer. The distance between the cable and the periphery of the heating device or heat source area should be at least 30mm. 2.

  • Page 17: Installation Environment

    1.5 Installation Environment Table 3 Installation Environment Environmental Install conditions for ation Environmental parameters Remarks transportation and environ storage mental conditi Project Parameter Unit Storage Transpo ℃ temperature Temperatu high ℃ temperature low voltage 79.5 Voltage high voltage Low relative When the humidity temperature is...

  • Page 18: Transportation Requirements

    To the limit. The following scenarios do not allow installation: 1. Regions with high humidity and salinity, such as coastal and desert areas. 2. Flood prone areas. 3. Earthquake prone areas (additional safety measures are required here). 4. Regions with frequent changes in environmental temperature. 5.

  • Page 19: Installation Location

    Figure 1-1 Large Product Handling Figure 1-2 Small Product Handling Before moving, please ensure that the product is securely fastened. When transporting products, they should be placed upright and not inverted or stacked. The vertical tilt angle should not exceed 30 °, and other items are not allowed to be stacked on top.
  • Page 20 Figure 1-3 Schematic diagram of installation positions for inverters & transformer (PWT- 500K)&STS (PWD-800K) A ≥ 800mm, ensure that the front door of the cabinet can be fully opened, ensure ventilation and heat dissipation, and have sufficient space for operation and maintenance.
  • Page 21 1.7.2 DC Junction Box Figure 1 Installation position of DC Junction Box A ≥ 800mm, ensure that the door can be fully opened and there is enough space for operation and maintenance. Page 20 of 84...
  • Page 22 1.7.3 Battery Rack Figure 1 Installation position of battery rack A ≥ 800mm, ensure that there is sufficient space on the front of the battery rack for operation and maintenance. B ≥ 80mm, ensure battery ventilation and heat dissipation. Page 21 of 84...

  • Page 23: Product Introduction

    2. Product Introduction 2.1 Product Introduction The AlphaESS Storion-TB (187.5-500) energy storage system supports two application modes: dual power and off grid. The schematic diagram of the grid connected system is as follows: Figure 2-1 Schematic diagram of of dual power switching system...

  • Page 24: Product Features

    The system has local and remote monitoring and control functions. The system achieves flexible scheduling of the power system through communication between BMS, PCSs, and monitoring systems. 2.3 Product Composition The appearance of the Storion-TB (187.5-500) energy storage system, please refer to Figure 2-3. Page 23 of 84...

  • Page 25: Product Component Introduction

    Figure 2-3 Storion-TB (187.5-500) system Table 4 Composition of Storion-TB (187.5-500) System Products Number Name STS (PWD-800K) Transformer (PWT-500K) PWS1- (187.5K-500K) DC Junction Box (including TOP BMU Box) Battery rack High voltage box Battery 2.4 Product Component Introduction 2.4.1 Battery System...
  • Page 26 2.4.1.1 Battery Figure 2-4 Battery schematic diagram Table 5 Appearance Introduction Numbe Description Numbe Description Battery handle x2 Indicator light Battery negative terminal BLMU Acquisition line outlet CAN communication between batteries x2 Battery positive terminal Handling hole Installation point x4 Table 6 Technical Parameters Numbe Description...
  • Page 27 current 0.5C Rated energy 8.1kWh Working power consumption ＜ 2W Sleep power consumption ＜ 100mW Battery sleep state Maximum 105A Constant current mode charging/discharging current internal resistance ＜ 10m Ω Factory Default Environmental temperature for -20 ℃~45 ℃ transportation/storage Working temperature range -10 ℃~50 ℃...
  • Page 28 Numbe Description Numbe Description Installation point x4 BMU communication port x2 AC auxiliary power switch Battery Positive input AC auxiliary power interface x2 Battery Negative input Handle Molded case circuit breaker 24V DC power supply Positive output to DC Junction box LMU communication port Negative output to DC Junction box Status indicator light...
  • Page 29 2.4.1.3 TOP BMU Box (including EMS) Figure 2-6 Schematic diagram of TOP BMU Box Table 9 Interface Definition Number Description Numbe Description Air conditioning RS485 Spare communication port UPS/oil engine RS485 Spare communication port PV RS485 communication port Switch EMS communication port Electricity meter RS485 Switch EMS communication port communication port...
  • Page 30 SD card slot DI7 dual power backup signal Spare DI8 surge protector feedback Spare DI9 water immersion signal EMS PCS communication port DI10 access control signal EMS SCADA communication DI11 K1 signal port EMS power input DI12 K2 signal Power output DI13 K3 signal Fault indicator light DI14 K4 signal...

  • Page 31: Function Introduction

    Working voltage ＜ 30W Power consumption 2.4.2 PCS 2.4.2.1 Function Introduction A bidirectional energy storage converter is a conversion device between the power grid and the battery, which can charge and discharge the battery. It is possible to invert the direct current from the battery into alternating current that can be integrated into the grid, and also to rectify the alternating current from the grid into direct current that can be charged into the battery.
  • Page 32 Emergency stop button (EPO) PCS-AC power module 187.5kW 3 units/250kW 4 units/312.5kW 5 units 375kW 6 units/437.5kW 7 units/500kW 8 units Battery DC switch U2 main control board AC switch Wiring terminal block Surge protector switch Auxiliary power supply switch After opening the baffle, you can see the wiring terminal block, AUX auxiliary power switch, and surge protector switch.
  • Page 33 Output THDU <2% Power factor 0.99/1-1~1 100%~110% long-term; Overload capacity 110%~120% for 1 minute; 120%~150% 200 milliseconds Battery side Battery 600-900V voltage range Maximum 327A 436A 546A 655A 764A 873A current Maximum 187.5kW 250kW 312.5kW 375kW 437.5kW 500kW power System parameter Maximum 97.3% efficiency...
  • Page 34 Figure 2 Internal Figure 2 Internal schematic diagram of Figure 2-10 External schematic schematic diagram of 1250A DC Junction diagram of DC Junction Box 630A DC Junction Box Table 13 Internal Introduction of DC Converter Cabinet Number Description Number Description TOP BMU Box Emergency stop 10 ×...
  • Page 35 Maximu 1250A 630A operatin g current colour RAL7035 RAL7035 Page 34 of 84...

  • Page 36: Electricity Meter

    2.4.4 Battery Rack Figure 2-11 Schematic diagram of battery rack Table 15 Technical Parameters Number Description Technical parameter Weight 220kg Colour RAL7035 2.4.5 Electricity Meter Figure 2-12 Schematic diagram of the Figure 2-13 Front view of electricity appearance of the electricity meter meter Table 16 Description of Electricity Meter Ports Page 35 of 84...
  • Page 37 Number Name Description Power Port 1 Connect to L1 Power Port 4 Connect to L2 Power Port 7 Connect to L3 Power Port 10 Connect to N CT1 sampling cable wiring port 31 S1 connected to CT1 CT1 sampling cable wiring port 32 S2 connected to CT1 CT2 sampling cable wiring port 33 S1 connected to CT2...

  • Page 38: Installation

    3. Installation 3.1 Product Installation Before unpacking all products, please check the packaging for any obvious signs of damage. If there are signs of damage, please do not open the packaging, check the system model, and contact the dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 39 High voltage box 33300084 33000036 33500814 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs Length 500mm Length 2200mm 33500096 High Voltage Box - Communication High voltage box - High High Voltage Box AC 1 X terminal resistor harness from battery to voltage box Auxiliary Source Line high voltage box communication line...
  • Page 40 33202024 33202023 33201921 33201922 Length 4000 mm Length 4000 mm Length 8000 mm Length 5000 mm 1 pcs (power ≤ 250kW) 1 pcs (power ≤ 250kW) N pcs (N=number of N pcs (N=number of 2 pcs (312.5 2 pcs (312.5 kW<power battery clusters) battery clusters) kW<power ≤...
  • Page 41 33000154 33000023 33500849 33300129 Length 4500mm Length 5000mm Length 7000mm Length 100000mm 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs 1 pcs Communication High voltage box to Connecting cabinet to harness from high 0.75 twisted pair cable High voltage box PCS auxiliary source voltage box to 100m connection (used for...
  • Page 42 1 X electricity meter (grid connected mode 3 X CT (grid connected - DC), mode - DC); AC combiner cabinet PV inverter (optional) (optional) 2 X electricity meter 6 X CT (grid connected (grid connected mode mode AC/Hybrid) - AC/Hybrid) S5 ATS cabinet 1 X Quick Install Manual (optional)
  • Page 43 3.1.2 PCS, Transformer (PWT-500K), STS (PWD-800K) After using a forklift or other tools to move the PCS, transformer (PWT-500K), and STS (PWD-800K) to the installation position, fix their base with M13 screws. Please refer to Figures 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3. Figure 3-1 Schematic diagram of Figure 3-2 Schematic diagram of STS transformer (PWT-500K) base...
  • Page 44 The wiring hole is located at the bottom of the PCS, and the cable is threaded into the cable slot through the wiring hole on the base. When the PCS needs to be fixed on the channel steel, it needs to be marked on the channel steel Φ...
  • Page 45 Figure 3-6 Schematic diagram of fixed Figure 3-7 Schematic diagram of points grounding points Page 44 of 84...
  • Page 46 3.1.4 Battery Rack Install according to the on-site situation. Please refer to 1.7.3 for specific installation location requirements. Secure the battery rack to the ground with bolts, ensuring that the bolts are securely fastened. After fixing the battery rack, use a grounding wire to reliably ground the battery rack.
  • Page 47 Figure 3-9 Battery Pack Step 1: Open all battery packaging Step 2: Check the battery SN on the battery label Step 3: Remove the sheet metal parts on the surface of the battery rack, as shown in Figure 3-15. Step 4: Place the same cluster of batteries on the same battery rack, with serial numbers 01 to N, and secure the batteries to the battery rack using matching screws.
  • Page 48 Batteries for different quantities Step 5: Install the removed battery rack sheet metal parts back into their original positions. Step 6: If there are multiple battery racks, please repeat steps 1-5 to install other batteries and battery racks, and the spacing between each device should be 0 ≤...
  • Page 49 Page 48 of 84...
  • Page 50 Figure 3 System Placement Figure 3 Installation diagram of battery and high voltage box Page 49 of 84...
  • Page 51 Figure 3 Schematic diagram of dismantling sheet metal parts on the surface of battery racks After installation, the grounding resistance should be measured to be less than 4 Ω. 3.1.6 Electricity Meter Install according to the on-site situation. Figure 3 Schematic diagram of electricity meter installation Page 50 of 84...

  • Page 52: Electrical Connection

    3.2 Electrical Connections 3.2.1 Communication Line Connection 3.2.1.1 Battery Side Communication Connection 1. Please use the communication cables A1, B1, and B8 from the battery parts and high voltage box parts list to connect the communication between each cluster of batteries and the high voltage box, and complete the communication connection within the cluster.
  • Page 53 Figure 3-18 High voltage communication line connections between clusters 3.2.1.2 Communication Wiring Related to DC Junction Box Figure 3-19 DC side communication line connection 1. After opening the door of the combiner cabinet, you can see the wiring terminal block of the DC Junction Box. Connect the high voltage box (BMU port) and the terminal block of the DC Junction Box (XT4:3 (CAN H)/XT4:4 (CAN L)) using the wire harness C9 in the accessory package.
  • Page 54 3. Connect the PCS to the dry contact wire harness of the DC Junction Box. Use the twisted pair shielded wire C10 in the wire harness package to connect the PCS terminal (P1:1/P1:2) and the combiner cabinet terminal block (XT9:4 (NC)/XT9:5 (COM)).
  • Page 55 Figure 3 Communication Wiring between PCS and Transformer (PWT-500K) 3.2.1.4 Communication Wiring Related to ATS Cabinet The ATS cabinet is optional, and if equipped, the communication harness connection is as follows: Table 19 Interface Definition of ATS Cabinet&DC Junction Box ATS cabinet Combiner cabinet X1:1...
  • Page 56 Figure 3 ATS Dry Contact Wiring Page 55 of 84...
  • Page 57 3.2.1.5 Communication Wiring Related to PV Inverters 1. PV inverters are optional, and if configured, communication definitions are shown in Table 20: Connect the communication harness between the PV inverter and the combiner cabinet. Use twisted pair shielded wire C10 in the harness package to connect the PV inverter terminals (3/4) and the combiner cabinet terminal block (XT3:7 (RS485- A)/XT3:8 (RS485-B).
  • Page 58 Figure 3 PV inverter communication line connection 2. PV inverters may have different communication ports in different regions. The following are the illustrations and definitions of the 5PIN communication interface: Table 21 Definition of Communication Port (5PIN) for PV Inverters Number Communication Port Explain...
  • Page 59 connect all inverters through RS485 communication lines in a hand held manner, and turn the 120 ohm terminal resistor dial switch next to the RS485 communication port of the inverter to ON (default to OFF). The shielding layer of the communication line should be grounded at a single point, as shown in Figure 3-24 Figure 3 PV inverter communication line connection 3.2.1.6 DC Junction Box Auxiliary Source Wiring...
  • Page 60 multiple clusters of batteries, please use power line B3 in the high voltage box parts list to connect the high voltage boxes (AC ports) of each cluster to each other. Please refer to Figure 3-25. 3. Connect the 24V power line of the busbar cabinet. Please use the wire harness C7 in the accessory package to connect the terminal block (XT2:1 (24V)/XT2:2 (0V)) of the busbar cabinet to the high voltage box (DC port).
  • Page 61 3.2.2.1 Battery Side Connection 1. Please use A3 in the battery parts list and B6 and B7 power lines in the high voltage box parts list to complete the power line connection within the battery cluster. Please refer to Figure 27. Figure 327 Connection of power lines within the battery cluster 2.
  • Page 62 Figure 328 Connection of DC side power line Figure 3-29 Wiring diagram of 630A Figure 3-30 Wiring diagram of 1250A DC Junction Box DC Junction Box Page 61 of 84...
  • Page 63 Attention: According to the specific system configuration of the combiner cabinet, refer to the wiring of the 630A and 1250A combiner cabinets in the following figure. These two combiner cabinets only have different power line wiring. For wiring requirements, single core or multi-core cables with appropriate wire diameters should be selected.
  • Page 64 Numbe Name Description Battery positive electrode (aperture φ Battery positive input terminal 13.00) Battery negative electrode (aperture φ Battery negative input terminal 13.00) L1 phase (grid) (aperture) φ 13.00) A-phase L2 phase (grid) (aperture) φ 13.00) B-phase L3 phase (grid) (aperture) φ 13.00) C-phase 3.2.2.2 PV Side Connection 1.
  • Page 65 Figure 3 PV side wiring PV inverters are numbered and must be connected one by one. For example, "1+" corresponds to "1-", "2+" corresponds to "2-", and so on. 3.2.2.3 AC Side Connection 1. Ensure that the phase sequence of the AC side wiring is correct. 2.
  • Page 66 Rated power Recommended size of copper core cable (mm ²) 500kW ≥ 4 * 95 (load side); ≥ 4 * 120 (grid side); Before wiring, please use a multimeter to measure the AC side voltage and ensure that there is no voltage at the connection point. All cables should be connected to the outside through the inlet hole at the bottom of the PCS.
  • Page 67 3.2.2.3.1 AC Wiring for PCS, Transformer (PWT-500K), and STS (PWD-800K) For the power cable connection between PCS, transformer (PWT-500K), and STS (PWD-800K) equipment, please refer to Figure 3-35 for AC side wiring. Figure 3-33 and Figure 3-34 are the power cable model specifications. Page 66 of 84...
  • Page 68 Figure 3 Power Cable Connection between Transformer (PWT-500K) and STS (PWD-800K) Figure 3 Power Cable Connection between PCS and Transformer (PWT-500K) Figure 3 Power Cable Connection between PCS, Transformer (PWT-500K), and STS (PWD-800K) Page 67 of 84...
  • Page 69 3.2.2.3.2 AC Wiring in PV Grid Connection Mode The AC combiner cabinet is connected to the power grid side. Please refer to Figure 3-36 for AC side wiring. Figure 3 AC side wiring diagram for PV grid connection mode Page 68 of 84...
  • Page 70 3.2.2.3.4 PV off Grid Mode AC Wiring Connect the AC busbar cabinet to the load side, please refer to Figure 3-37 for AC side wiring. Figure 3: AC side wiring diagram for PV off grid mode Page 69 of 84...
  • Page 71 3.2.2.3.5 Dual Power AC Side Wiring 1. The L1/L2/L3 and N phases on the grid side are connected to the A1/B1/C1 and N1 phases of the AC input in the ATS cabinet, respectively; 2. The L1/L2/L3 and N phases of the diesel engine are connected to the A2/B2/C2 and N2 phases of the AC input in the ATS cabinet, respectively;...
  • Page 72 3.2.3 Electricity Meter Connection (grid connection) Please refer to the diagram below to connect the electricity meter and CT. Figure 3 Electricity meter wiring diagram (DC mode) 1. The L1/L2/L3/N phases of the power grid are respectively connected to the 1/4/7/10 terminals of the meter (providing power supply and voltage sampling for the meter).
  • Page 73 4. The L3 phase of the power grid enters and exits from the P1 side of the meter CT, and is connected to the L3 phase of the power grid side of the STS (when STS is not configured, this is the transformer). The secondary port S1 of the meter CT is connected to the meter port 37, and the secondary port S2 of the meter CT is connected to the meter port 39.
  • Page 74 not configured, this is the transformer). The secondary port S1 of the meter CT is connected to the meter port 34, and the secondary port S2 of the meter CT is connected to the meter port 36. Please refer to Figure 3. 5.
  • Page 75 Page 74 of 84...
  • Page 76 4. Start and Operating For detailed information, please refer to the user manual. Page 75 of 84...
  • Page 77 Page 76 of 84...

  • Page 78: Technical Contact

    5. Technical Contacts If you have any technical questions about our products, please contact us. Contact information can be found on the homepage of this manual. Please provide the following information to quickly assist you in resolving the issue. System SN System configuration Product ID Software version number...

  • Page 79: Pv Inverter (Optional)

    Attachment 1 PV Inverter (optional) Figure 1 Schematic diagram of PV inverter Table 1 Definition of PV inverter ports Numbe Numbe Description Description DC switch (optional) PV input port External protection grounding point WIFI or 4G or GPRS port (optional) Indicator light USB or DRED port RS485 communication port...

  • Page 80: Attachment 461

    Attachment 2 ATS Cabinet (optional) Figure 2 Schematic diagram of ATS cabinet Table 2 Introduction to ATS cabinet ports Numbe Numbe Description Description Switch position indicator light Surge protector Electric hazard sign AC meter Automatic transfer switch Terminal Surge circuit breaker Page 79 of 84...
  • Page 81 Attachment 3 AC Combiner Cabinet (optional) Figure 3 Schematic diagram of AC combiner cabinet Table 3 Introduction to AC combiner cabinets Numbe Numbe Description Description Switch status indicator light Surge circuit breaker Emergency stop switch AC meter surge protector Electric hazard sign AC meter Input molded case circuit breaker Output molded case circuit breaker...

  • Page 82: System Installation Torque Meter

    Attachment 4 System Installation Torque Meter Number Position Specifications and materials Quantity Torque (Nm) 1. Bolt - GB 5781-2000 Hexagonal Head Bolt Full Thread Grade C M12x40 2. Flat washer GB 97.1-2002 4pcs * Fixed at the M12 Flat washer A-grade color number of 40 ±...
  • Page 83 2. M10 * 35 carbon steel, 4.8 2. 20 ± 10% grid grade bolt, white zinc plated (T100) Please follow the recommended torque values in the table. If there are any special or abnormal situations, please provide feedback to AlphaESS engineers. Page 82 of 84...
  • Page 84 2. Attachment 5 Page 83 of 84...

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