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DISCOVER AES 210HV Integration Manual

Integration with the sol-ark 60k-3p-480v inverter
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AES 210HV / SOL-ARK
60K-3P-480V INTEGRATION
GUIDE
BATTERY MODEL
AES 210HV
885-0096 REV A
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  • Page 1 AES 210HV / SOL-ARK 60K-3P-480V INTEGRATION GUIDE BATTERY MODEL AES 210HV 885-0096 REV A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1 .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction This document complements the manufacturer’s manual, offering guidance on integrating the AES 210HV energy storage solution with the Sol-Ark 60K-3P-480V commercial hybrid inverter . AUDIENCE, MESSAGES, WARNINGS, GENERAL SAFETY, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1.1 Audience Configuration, installation, service, and operating tasks for the AES 210HV and Sol-Ark 60K-3P-480V system should only be performed by qualified personnel in consultation with local authorities having jurisdiction and with authorized resellers. Qualified personnel should have training, knowledge, and experience in: •...

  • Page 4: General Warnings

    This product is made of recyclable materials and must be recycled . WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD The AES 210HV and Sol-Ark 60K-3P must be installed and operated according to the installation and integration guides . • Ensure proper polarity and secure DC and AC wiring connections to prevent equipment damage or hazards .

  • Page 5: Personal Protective Equipment

    . • Only use the system with qualified and compatible components to avoid fire, explosion, or system failure . • Use a properly rated charging system approved for use with the AES 210HV . • Do not exceed the maximum current and voltage ratings specified for the battery cabinet and inverter . • Avoid short-circuiting the battery or exposing it to metallic objects that could create conductive bridges across the terminals .

  • Page 6: Supporting Documentation

    . Dual Battery Terminals The Sol-Ark 60K-3P inverter features two independent battery input terminals, each rated for 50 Adc (for a combined maximum of 100 A) . The AES 210HV connects to both terminals through its integrated DC Distribution Box, enabling efficient energy transfer.
  • Page 7 Figure 1. Sol-Ark 60K-3P Battery Terminals Integrated DC Distribution Box The AES 210HV includes a built-in fused DC distribution box for a streamlined connection . • Four positive and four negative fused connections, with included 70 A fuse per terminal (replaceable with fuses from 35A, 40A, 50A, 60A, 70A, 80A, 90A, 100A, 125A, 150A) .
  • Page 8 • Monitors and communicates state of charge, voltage, current, and temperature . The Sol-Ark 60K-3P features two RJ45 CAN ports (BMS1 and BMS2) that connect to the AES 210HV through the LYNK II Gateway for seamless closed-loop operation . Figure 4. Sol-Ark 60K-3P Canbus Ports...
  • Page 9 The closed-loop configuration supports: • Real-Time Monitoring. The LYNK II Gateway continually processes data from the AES 210HV’s integrated Battery Control Unit (BCU), which manages overall battery system operations and the Battery Monitoring Units (BMUs), which track individual battery pack and battery cell parameters .

  • Page 10: System Configuration And Design Considerations

    4.1 Parallel Batteries NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do not parallel AES 210HV battery cabinets on the DC bus . Attempting to parallel the DC outputs of individual battery cabinets can result in unbalanced currents, system instability, or potential damage to the equipment .

  • Page 11: System Configuration Options

    Figure 8. Two Sol-Ark 60K-3P Inverters, One AES 210HV Battery Cabinet Performance Peak Discharge Rate (2 hours). A single AES 210HV cabinet can deliver a continuous current of 160 A, corresponding to approximately 106 kW of power output from the cabinet. In a configuration with two Sol-Ark 60K-3P inverters, the current is divided...
  • Page 12 A dual inverter set up uses two LYNK II Gateway devices (950-0025)—one LYNK II that is included with the AES 210HV cabinet and a second purchased separately . Each LYNK II Gateway connects to the BMS1 port of its respective inverter and to the J3 or J4 port on the battery cabinet’s High Voltage Box .
  • Page 13 Peak Discharge Rate (3.5-Hour). A single 60K-3P inverter can charge and discharge at a maximum continuous rate of 100 A (60 kW), which is within the AES 210HV cabinet’s continuous operation limit . At this peak continuous performance, the battery achieves a...
  • Page 14 60 kW 100 A 50 A 50 A 209 kWh 106 kW 160 A max Figure 14. One Inverter, One Battery Connection Scalability The Sol-Ark system-level scalability supports up to 10 inverters paralleled on the AC bus. This configuration provides a maximum power output of 600 kW and energy storage of up to 2 . 1 2 MWh across all 10 inverters . Figure 15.
  • Page 15 This one-to-one setup uses the integrated LYNK II Gateway device provided with the AES 210HV cabinet . The LYNK II connects directly to the inverter’s BMS1 port and to the J3 or J4 port on the battery cabinet’s High Voltage Box .
  • Page 16 4.2.3 60kW/418kWh - One 60K-3P Inverter, Two AES 210HV Figure 18. One Sol-Ark 60K-3P Inverter, Two AES 210HV Battery Cabinets Performance Peak Discharge Rate (7-Hour). A single 60K-3P inverter can charge and discharge at a maximum continuous rate of 100 A (60 kW), split between the two batteries at 50 A per cabinet .
  • Page 17 4 . 2 4 MWh across all 10 inverters . Figure 20. Parallel Inverters DC Wiring The inverter’s battery input terminals are connected to each of the AES 210HV cabinets using one pair of 50 A conductors (one positive and one negative cable) per battery cabinet .
  • Page 18 Communication This configuration uses the integrated LYNK II Gateway devices provided with the AES 210HV cabinets . The LYNK II Gateway from cabinet #1 connects to the inverter’s BMS1 port and to the J3 or J4 port on the battery cabinet’s High Voltage Box, and the LYNK II Gateway from cabinet #2 connects to the inverter’s BMS2 port and to the J3 or J4 port on the battery cabinet’s High Voltage Box .

  • Page 19: Installation And Wiring

    60 kW for a batteries with an output voltage of at least 600 Vdc . In applications that use two Sol-Ark 60K-3P inverters connected to a single AES 210HV cabinet, the inverter’s DC input is limited by the cabinet’s continuous current rating of 160 A, which is split between the inverters to balance the power evenly .

  • Page 20: Communication Connection - Inverter/Cabinet

    J3 or J4 port on the battery cabinet’s High Voltage Box . One Cabinet, Two Inverters. In configurations where two inverters are connected to one AES 210HV Cabinet, a LYNK II Gateway device is required for each inverter . Through its BMS1 port, each inverter connects through the LYNK II Gateway and independently communicates with the cabinet .

  • Page 21: Installation Considerations

    A per pair of conductors . Ensure the distance between the inverter and cabinet contributes less than a 2 . 5 % voltage drop . Conduit and Raceways. The AES 210HV has a bottom entry path for all wire connections to enter the battery cabinet . Cables route through underground conduits or the wire...
  • Page 22 Figure 26. Conduit and Raceways Conduit Recommendations Figure 27. Conduit Use separate conduits for different types of connections to minimize electromagnetic interference and increase system reliability . DC Conductors. Install dedicated conduit for the high-voltage DC wiring between the ½ cabinet and the inverter .

  • Page 23: Dc Cable And Wiring

    Best Practice. Ensure that all conduits are appropriately sized, rated for the environment (for example, they are weatherproof for outdoor installations), and securely installed to protect the wiring. The separation of wiring types enhances operational safety, simplifies maintenance, and reduces the risk of cross-system interference . AES 210HV Conduit Routing and Bolt-Down Hole Placement 1300 (51) Units: mm (in) 420 (16...

  • Page 24: Auxiliary Ac Input Wiring For Hvb And Tms

    NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Confirm the polarity of all DC connections before powering on the system. Incorrect polarity can damage the equipment and void the warranty . Failure to follow these instructions may result in equipment damage. 5.5 Auxiliary AC Input Wiring For HVB and TMS NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE The Auxiliary AC input voltage supplied to the High Voltage Box (HVB) and Thermal Management System (TMS) must not exceed 275 Vac .

  • Page 25: Communication Wiring

    5.6 Communication Wiring NOTE For closed-loop communication, the LYNK II must be connected to the Sol-Ark inverter . Additionally, an optional Ethernet port on the LYNK II allows for cloud-based system monitoring . To enable both functions, run two CAT6 (or equivalent) cables to the cabinet: one for the inverter connection and another for internet access .

  • Page 26: Step-By-Step Commissioning Procedure

    6. STEP-BY-STEP COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE 6.1 Pre-Commissioning Checklist Verify System • Verify all breakers and disconnects (DC and AC) are in the OFF position . Inspect Connections • Verify the polarity of all DC connections . • Verify all AC and communication connections are secure and correct . •...

  • Page 27: Cabinet Initiation

    6.2 Cabinet Initiation Figure 31. Manual Service Disconnects Follow instructions for installation of Manual Service Disconnect (MSD) into the battery pack’s MSD receptacle slots . 6.3 Cabinet Activation AC Breaker DC Disconnect Figure 32. High Voltage Box (HVB) 1 . Close the DC Disconnect ͬ...

  • Page 28: Inverter Configuration

    . ͬ If the status LED does not become solid green or error indicators appear, refer to the troubleshooting section of the AES 210HV manual for diagnostic steps . 6.4 Inverter Configuration NOTE For inverters in parallel, follow the procedure in the inverter manual for Parallel System Programming and set up .
  • Page 29 Figure 34. Batt Setup - Batt Tab ͬ Batt Capacity. Set the battery capacity to match the AES 210HV usable capacity . For example, 157 Ah if split between two inverters, 314 Ah for one battery and one inverter, or 628 Ah for two cabinets with one inverter .

  • Page 30: Example Configurations

    BMS Lithium Batt Batt capacity 157 Ah Max A charge 39 A Use Batt V Charged No Battery Max A discharge 39 A Parallel bat1&bat2 CANCEL Figure 35. 120 kW/209 kWh - Two 60K-3P Inverters, One AES 210HV Battery Cabinet...
  • Page 31 Max A charge 50 A No Battery Max A discharge 50 A Parallel bat1&bat2 CANCEL Figure 36. 60 kW/209 kWh - One 60K-3P Inverter, One AES 210HV Battery Cabinet Inverter Batt Setup Batt Charge Discharge Smart Load BMS Lithium Batt...
  • Page 32 6.4.2 Charge Tab Configuration Configure these settings if the system needs to charge the batteries using grid or generator power. While these settings are not mandatory, improper configuration may result in ineffective charging from these sources . NOTE Certain values may be grayed out when the BMS Lithium Batt check box is selected . These values are typically ignored when closed-loop communication is active . However, it is recommended to configure them as a backup in case closed-loop communication is interrupted or deactivated for troubleshooting .
  • Page 33 6.4.3 Discharge Tab Configuration Configure the settings in the Discharge tab to protect the battery system from excessive discharge . 1 . From the System Setup menu, select Battery Setup . 2 . In the Batt Setup dialog box, open the Discharge tab and configure the following settings . Batt Setup Batt Charge Discharge...

  • Page 34: System Power-Up And Testing

    6.5 System Power-Up and Testing Follow this procedure to power up . Closed-Loop System Check • Check that the inverter displays battery SOC, voltage, and current to confirm that it is in closed-loop communication with the cabinet . • Check for any error codes or warnings on both the cabinet and inverter . 1 . From the System Setup menu, select Li-Batt Info to confirm the correct system information is displayed .

  • Page 35: Test Operation

    AC Loads On. If applicable close the AC output disconnects for the inverter load output and verify the load is connected . Navigate to the Details screen (by clicking the battery icon on the home screen) and verify that the inverter detects the PV input and displays the correct power values for production and load .

  • Page 36: Final Steps

    FINAL STEPS Document System Settings and Test Results • Record all configured settings, including voltage, current limits, charge/discharge parameters, and communication settings . • Log system test results, such as battery health checks and communication verification. • Maintain this documentation for future reference, troubleshooting, and compliance requirements . User Training • Provide system users with a thorough overview of operational procedures, safety precautions, and basic troubleshooting steps .

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