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- Page 1 APstorage Sea Family ELT Series PCS Installation & User Manual （For EMEA） 2025-04-08 Rev2.0 © All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.7 Start PCS .................................. 16 4. Off-Grid AC Coupling Installation ....................17 4.1 Frequency Shift Power Control ..........................17 4.2 PV System to APstorage Pairing ..........................18 5. User Interface ..........................19 6. Technical Data ..........................20 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................21... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
PCS. Failing to follow any of these instructions may void the warranty. 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. -
Page 4: Symbols In Lieu Of Words
1.4 Symbols in lieu of words The following types of safety precautions and general information symbols used in this manual must be followed during the installation, operation and maintenance of the PCS. Caution, risk of electric shock. Caution, hot surface. NOTICE, danger! This device directly connected with electricity generators and public grid. -
Page 5: Product Introduction
2. Product Introduction APstorage introduces its 1st generation of smart Power Conversion Systems with the ELT series products, the three-phase AC coupled Low Voltage battery inverter solution for residential PV applications. With automatic energy management features based on intelligent software and integrated monitoring, system owners can choose between multiple energy control modes including back-up power supply, self-consumption, advanced and peak-shaving modes to secure critical loads during power outages,maximize energy savings and optimize electricity bills. -
Page 6: Basic System Architecture
2.2 Basic System Architecture A typical APstorage system includes Two main elements: • APstorage PCS, which is a smart battery Power Conversion System. ELT Series PCS is a 3-phase Low Voltage Battery inverter for residential storage. • A compatible Battery pack (see battery compatibility list) Option 1 : PV system working off-grid In option 1, Off grid function only compatible with APsystems QT2 microinverters (fully compatible). -
Page 7: Back-Up Load Configuration
If the wireless signal in the area where the PCS is weak, it is necessary to add a Wi-Fi signal booster at a suitable place between the router and the PCS. In a Storage System with APstorage PCS, the battery is one of the key components. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the installation environment well ventilated, please refer to Battery user manual. -
Page 8: Casing Introduction
2.4 Casing Introduction Once the PCS has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off button (located on the left side of the case) to turn on the PCS and press On/Off button(ON/OFF button is switched off) to turn off the PCS. -
Page 9: Led
2.5 LED There are eight LED indicators on the PCS unit, indicating the working state of the PCS. Condition Description The system is operating SYSTEM The system is starting up The system shutdown The grid exists and is connected GRID The grid exists but is not connected The grid does not exist The backup system is operating... -
Page 10: Installation
3. Installation 3.1 Packing List Check the equipment before installation. Please make sure nothing is damaged in the package. You should have received the items in the following package: NOTE: 1. The expansion screws are applicable only to cement concrete walls. For other types of walls, install expansion screws based on the wall type. -
Page 11: Pcs Installed On The Wall
≥150mm ≥100mm ≥100mm ≥150mm WARNING: This indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions may be a safety hazard or cause equipment malfunction. Use extreme caution and follow instructions carefully. 3.3 PCS installed on the wall 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”). -
Page 12: Terminals And Cables Introduction
3.4 Terminals and Cables Introduction When wiring, you need to crimp appropriate terminals on the cable (as shown for dimensions). The cables and terminals need to be prepared by yourself or purchased from APsystems. DC cable: Model Cable(mm Torque value ELT-6 10Nm ELT-8... -
Page 13: Electrical Wiring
The APstorage system supports third-party generators. In the event of a grid disconnection or other conditions, APstorage can automatically control the generator to start, serving as a backup power source for the battery and load. - Page 14 STEP 3 AC Wiring The LOAD/GEN terminal uses a cross screwdriver with a suitable torque of 1.2Nm; The GRID terminal uses a cross screwdriver with a suitable torque of 2.5Nm. Please thread the cables of LOAD/GEN/GRID separately through the cable connectors marked with LOAD/GEN/GRID below. NOTE: Please ensure that the N and L wires are connected accurately STEP 4 Grounding Wiring...
- Page 15 STEP 7 Network port wiring Please use the appropriate network cables for the COM Connection based on your needs. All network cables should be routed out from the COM cable connector at the bottom. NOTE: The Parallel In/Parallel Out/DRM feature is temporarily unavailable. STEP 8 Lower cover installation After completing all cable connections, please tighten the nuts of all cable connectors.
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Page 16: Wiring System For Pcs
3.6 Wiring System for PCS This diagram is an example for an application that neutral connects with the PE in a distribution box. For countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc., please follow local wiring regulations! When the inverter is working in backup mode, neutral and PE on the backup side are connected via the internal relay. Also, this internal relay will be open when the inverter is working in grid tied mode. - Page 17 ① DC Breaker for battery ④ AC Breaker for Load ELT-6: 200A DC breaker ELT-6: 16A AC breaker ELT-8: 250A DC breaker ELT-8: 16A AC breaker ELT-10: 300A DC breaker ELT-10: 32A AC breaker ELT-12:300A DC breaker ELT-12: 32A AC breaker ②...
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Page 18: Start Pcs
3.7 Start PCS 3.7.1 Check all Below Steps Before Starting PCS ① Make sure the PCS is properly mounted to the wall. ② Make sure all the DC wirings and AC wirings are completed. ③ Make sure the CT is connected properly. ④... -
Page 19: Off-Grid Ac Coupling Installation
The photovoltaic power changes with the microgrid frequency controlled by the PCS. NOTE: The frequency change curve shown in above figure is only for display purposes. The specific parameters of the photovoltaic inverter and PCS are set according to the local certification standards and APstorage over-frequency load reduction parameter setting table. -
Page 20: Pv System To Apstorage Pairing
4.2 PV System to APstorage Pairing 1. Determine the maximum single load power rating (kW) to be backed up and select the absolute minimum number of PCS units. 2. Calculate the required energy storage capacity (kWh) based on the backup load estimate for the user defined time period, capacity and the minimum number of batteries required. -
Page 21: User Interface
5. User Interface Professional and certified Installer can commission, monitor and maintain the APstorage solution and performance via the EMA Manager APP. Please search for the APP in APP Store or Google Play, or use mobile browser to scan the QR codes to download the APP. (EMA App is for end-users, EMA Manager is for installers). -
Page 22: Technical Data
6. Technical Data Model ELT-6 ELT-8 ELT-10 ELT-12 Region EMEA General Specifications Dimensions W/H/D 818mm × 474mm × 275mm Weight 45.75kg Maximum Efficiency 96.5% Operating Ambient Temperature Range -25°C-65°C, >45°C derating Storage Temperature Range -40°C-85°C Environment category Outdoor Ingress Protection IP65 Pollution Degree Classification Relative Humidity... -
Page 23: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY （No. 20240522） We, ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC. 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.: ELT-12, ELT-10, ELT-8, ELT-6 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents.
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