About This Document This document introduces the AXE 15.0~60.0H-1HC-E1 High Voltage Battery System in terms of its installation, electrical connection, operation, commission, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Before installing and operating the AXE system, ensure that you are familiar with the product features, functions, and safety precautions provided in this document.
Table of Contents 1 Product Overview ..............1 1.1 Intended Use ......................1 1.2 Appearance......................1 1.2.1 Battery Cabinet ....................1 1.2.2 Intra-cabinet Components ................3 1.2.3 AXE 1000100-C1 (Control Module) ..............3 1.2.4 AXE 5.0H-E1 EU (Battery Module) ..............4 Working Principle and Function .................
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5.2.1 Power-on procedure ..................24 5.2.2 Commissioning ....................25 5.2.3 Power-off procedure ..................25 Electrical schematic ..................25 Maintenance Guide ..............26 6.1 Preparation ......................26 Replacing the BM or the CM ................26 System Failure Information List and Troubleshooting Suggestions .....
1 Product Overview 1.1 Intended Use The entire AXE 15.0~60.0H-1HC-E1 High Voltage Battery System includes a AXE 1000100-C1(high voltage controller) and multiple AXE 5.0H-E1 EU (battery pack). Each AXE 5.0H-E1 EU consists of 100Ah cells which form 51.2V voltage battery pack via one parallel and sixteen serial connection (1P16S).
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This battery cabinet comes in two versions: for the standard version, up to 12 battery modules can be installed; for the smaller version, a maximum of 8 battery modules can be installed. Standard version Front view Side view Rear view 600mm 800mm Smaller version...
1.2.2 Intra-cabinet Components The Intra-cabinet components appearance of the product is shown below. Configurations of installation modules for the two versions: Standard version Smaller version Bottom routing Top routing Bottom routing Top routing Figure 1.3 The panels of the intra-cabinet components Position Module Description...
Position Item Description Connected to the negative power terminal BAT- power terminal of the battery cluster Connected to the positive power terminal of BAT+ power terminal the battery cluster Circuit breaker To control the battery output Start button To power on the energy storage system Connected to the communication port of COM3 communication the battery pack’s BM board ,FAN 24V power...
Position Item Description Negative battery pack Negative battery pack connector terminal Cooling fan For battery heat dissipation Positive battery pack Positive battery pack connector terminal For communication between battery COM1 communication packs, FAN power supply and Heating terminal film power line loop For communication between battery COM2 communication packs, FAN power supply and Heating...
Before any installation or use of the battery system, please read all safety instructions carefully and always follow the relevant rules. Growatt is not responsible for any of the following circumstances or their consequences: Ÿ...
2.2.2 Operation Precautions Ÿ Do not touch the battery system with wet hands. Ÿ Do not disassemble the battery system without permission. Ÿ Do not crush, drop or pierce the battery pack and the high voltage controller. Ÿ Dispose the batteries according to local safety regulations. Ÿ...
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Symbols Description Heavy enough to cause severe injury Keep the Pack away from children Make sure the battery polarity well connected Do not expose to fire Observe the manual Figure 2.1 Nameplate...
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Energy Storage System Energy Storage System □ AXE 15.0H-1HC-E1/153.6V/15kWh/ □ AXE 45.0H-1HC-E1/460.8V/ 15kW/≤0.33t/139.2-172.8V 45kWh/45kW/≤0.65t/ □ AXE 20.0H-1HC-E1/204.8V/20kWh/ 417.6-518.4V 20kW/≤0.38t/185.6-230.4V System Model/ □ AXE 50.0H-1HC-E1/512V/ System Model/ Nominal Voltage/ □ AXE 25.0H-1HC-E1/256V/25kWh/ 50kWh/50kW/≤0.7t/ Nominal Voltage/ Nominal Energy / 25kW/≤0.43t/232-288V Nominal Energy / 464-576V Max Output Power/ □...
Damage to the shell is very dangerous, so special attention Damaged must be paid. They are no longer suitable for use and may be shell dangerous to personnel. If the battery case is damaged, please stop using it and contact Growatt or distributors.
3 Storage and Transportation 3.1 Storage Requirements Ø Place the product follow the identification on the packing case during storage. Ø Do not put the product upside down or sidelong. Ø The defective product needs to be separated from other product. The storage environment requirements are as follows: Ø...
3.2 Transportation Requirements Battery pack has been certified in UN38.3 (Section 38.3 of the sixth Revised Ø Edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Manual of Tests and Criteria) and SN/T 0370.2-2009 (Part 2: Performance Test of the Rules for the Inspection of Packaging for Exporting Dangerous Goods).
4 Installation The installation and use of batteries involve a lot of expertise. Ø Therefore, please ensure that technicians have obtained relevant technical certificates before operation. Ensure to read the Guidance before installation in order to Ø understand product information and safety cautions. Ø...
4.2 Basic Installation Requirements Note : The battery system is necessary to be installed in closed rooms at least Ø 14km offshore, or closed rooms with air conditioning 5-14km offshore.The battery energy storage system may only be installed and operated in closed rooms, and works in an ambient temperature range of -10°C to 50°C and at a maximum humidity of 95%.
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Maintenance access ≥600 ≥200 ≥600 ≥200 Cabinet 1 Cabinet 2 Cabinet 3 Front door Front door Front door ≥1000 Figure 4.3 Top view Cabinet 1 Cabinet 2 Cabinet 3 1000 above the ground Figure 4.4 Front view...
4.3 Installation Tools working with M6/M8 bit holders & P2 Phillips bit Lifting trolley Electric screwdriver Manual forklift working with 16 mm drill bit Marker Impact drill Hammer 4.4 Installation Procedures 4.4.1 Pre-installation Check Check the PACK package before open it. If any abnormity is detected, do not Ø...
4.4.1.2 Check the accessories List of the installation kit: Anchor bracket, screw for fastening the battery and expansion bolt 4.4.2 Transportation and Installation 4.4.2.1 Drill holes into the ground Step 1: Mark hole positions at the pre-determined installation location according to the dimensions indicated below.
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Figure 4.6 Forklift transport process 4.4.2.3 Secure the battery cabinet Step 1: After moving the equipment to the mounting location, re-install the decorative panels. Step 2: In case that the cabinet is unstable, use the leveling plate to level it, then secure it with the anchor brackets.
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4.4.2.4 Install the main PE cable Step 1: Remove the cover plate from the front door to access the grounding hole. Step 2: Secure the PE cable to the hole. Step 3: Re-install the cover plate. M8 wiring terminal Secure with the M8 screw Torque: 13 N·m Figure 4.8 Main PE cable installation process...
4.5 Electrical Connection Do not forget to wear the ESD wrist strap, safety gloves and goggles WARNING 4.5.1 System Connection 4.5.1.1 Cable connections Step 1: Wiring of the battery and CM (Take the bottom routing of the standard version as an example). A: Remove the left panel of the cabinet, then connect the negative terminal of the top battery to the CM's B- terminal.
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Step 2: Wiring on the customer side. Take connecting to the WIT30-55K as an example. For a single cabinet, a junction box is required, as shown below: Junction box Figure 4.11 Single cabinet connection diagram For multiple cabinets in parallel, a junction box is not required. Up to 3 cabinets can be connected in parallel when working with the WIT30-55K, as shown below: Figure 4.12 Multiple cabinets in parallel connection diagram...
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Cable requirements for connecting the battery cabinet and the PCS: 1. P+: UL10269/3AWG/Orange/P057C025B-04 terminal/P057C025B-08 terminal 2. P-: UL10269/3AWG/Orange/P057C025A-04 terminal/P057C025A-08 terminal When connecting the power line, it must be the same color terminal to connect , otherwise there may be dangers such as short circuit .
5 Power on and off the Battery System Ø The installation and use of batteries need to be operated by professional technicians. Do not contact any positions with potential difference. Ø Ø Prohibition sign should be hung on the battery: " Non - professionals, do not touch.
5.1.2 Battery cabinet installation inspection Cabinet inspection: Checking item Acceptance criteria Ÿ Installation complies with the design requirements. Installation The cabinet is level, and each door opens properly. Ÿ The surface of the cabinet is free from cracks, dents Ÿ Appearance and scratches.
5.2.2 Commissioning Prerequisites: All devices on site have passed the on-site tests. The system has been powered on and no alarm/fault is reported. The commissioning tools are available on site. 5.2.3 Power-off procedure Follow the steps in the manual or instructions of the inverter to turn it off and make sure it stops operating.
Maintenance Guide 6 6.1 Preparation Before maintenance, please make sure that the battery system is powered off and the DC circuit breaker is off. 6.2 Replacing the BM or the CM NOTE: Replace the battery if the following conditions occur: The internal circuit of the battery expansion module is faulty, the battery health reaches the end point, the battery appearance is deformed, damaged, or leaks.
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Error Indication Error Error cause Suggested actions FAULT START description Single cell 1. There is no safety threat; voltage 2. User should stop Charge over exceeding charging. Wait for the voltage threshold for battery system to protection protection automatically resolve the threshold.
Error Indication Error Error cause Suggested actions FAULT START description 1. Check whether the communication line between the battery pack and the battery pack is Interior Communication connected OK; Communicati loss between two 2. Check whether the on failure packs communication line between the high voltage controller and the battery...
Note: 1. If not follow this guide, the battery system performance will be affected or even unable operate properly. 2. If the new battery module SOC and the existing system are not at same level,the battery system capacity will be limit and SOC jumps. 6.5 BM module fan maintenance &...
6.5.1 Fan cleaning and replacement 1. Before cleaning or replacing the fan, please disconnect the power and communication cables between BM modules or between BM module and CM module after the system is powered off, and then proceed with the operation; 2.
6.5.2 Cabinet dust-proof net maintenance 1. Before cleaning or replacing the dust-proof net, please disconnect the power and communication cables between BM modules or between BM module and CM module after the system is powered off, and then proceed with the operation;...
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1. Before cleaning or replacing the dust-proof net, please disconnect the power and communication cables between BM modules or between BM module and CM module after the system is powered off, and then proceed with the operation; 2. Remove the screws on the front of the back door, pull the buckle upwards, and lift the door upwards with your hands to remove the back door;...
AXE 40.0H- AXE 45.0H- AXE 50.0H- AXE 55.0H- AXE 60.0H- System Model 1HC-E1 1HC-E1 1HC-E1 1HC-E1 1HC-E1 Communication CAN/Daisy chain/RS485 method Certified product UN 38.3/IEC 62619/IEC 60730/IEC 62477/CE/ROSH Transport UN38.3 certification IP rating IP20 Environmental RoHS requirements Battery System Secondary Li-ion Battery System 6000 cycles Cycle life (@25±2℃,0.5C,60%EOL)...
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Battery Mode Recommended charge instructions designation 1.Constant current 100A charging to 270V; 2.Constant current 50A charging to 275V; IFpP/51/161/119/[(1 3.Constant current 25A charging to 275V; 25.0H-1HC-E1 P16S)5S]M/-10+50/90 4.Constant current 10A charging to 275V; 5.Constant current 5A charging to 275V; 1.Constant current 100A charging to 324V; 2.Constant current 50A charging to 330V;...
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Appendix I LED indication Control Mechanism LED light definition High voltage Battery Battery cabinet light display box light display System Items RUNNING WARNING FAULT LED Status START LED Status LED Status LED Status Status StandBy Charge Discharge Update (T=1S) (T=1S) (T=0.4S) Fault Date (T=1S)
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LED light definition High voltage Battery Battery cabinet light display box light display System Items RUNNING WARNING FAULT LED Status START LED Status LED Status LED Status Status High temperature environment (T=2S) warning Cell Large voltage (T=2S) Warning difference warning Pack Large temperature (T=2S)
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LED light definition High voltage Battery Battery cabinet light display box light display System Items RUNNING WARNING FAULT LED Status START LED Status LED Status LED Status Status Relay high temperature (T=2S) protection High temperature environment (T=2S) protection Cell Large voltage (T=2S) difference...
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2. The 4th represents the software version code , refer to GROWATT controlled "Software code history table". 3. The 5th to 8th digits represent the supplier code. GROWATT is 0000, the supplier D is 0001, and other outsourced suppliers are 0002/0003... , and so on, please refer to the corresponding relationship table of the supplier code.
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