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- Page 1 CYGNUS HPG 12-24 User manual v1 For use with the following models: CYG/12/36 CYG/12/36/S CYG/12/48 CYG/12/48/S CYG/18/36 CYG/18/36/S CYG/18/48 CYG/18/48/S CYG/24/36 CYG/24/36/S CYG/24/48 CYG/24/48/S www.fi refl ycleanenergy.co.uk...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1.1 Foreword 1.2 Conventions 1.3 Warnings 1.4 Standards & Regulations 1.5 Disposal & Recycling 1.6 Firefly Contact Details 1.7 About Firefly 2 Getting Started 2.1 Storage 2.2 Transporting, Lifting & Positioning 2.2.1 Transportation 2.2.2 Lifting (Loading/Unloading) 2.2.3 Positioning 2.3 The Cygnus HPG Control Panel 2.4 Connecting Cygnus HPG 2.4.1 Earth attachment: Installing an Earth Rod... - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.4 Care And Maintenance 3.4.1 General Cleaning 3.4.2 Caring For The Battery Bank 3.4.3 Testing Cygnus HPG 3.5 Troubleshooting 4 Appendices 4.1 Connecting To A Fuel Generator For Automatic Stop/Start 4.1.1 Control Panel Auxiliary Connections 4.1.2 Bus Bar Auxiliary Connection 4.2 Earthing Cygnus HPG 4.2.1 When Used Inline With A Fuel Powered Generator 4.2.2 When Used As A Standalone Power Source 4.2.3 When Charging A Standalone Generator from An AC Source...
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Page 4: Introduction
1 INTrOduCTION 1.1 Foreword Firefly takes this opportunity to congratulate you on receiving your new Cygnus HPG. Designed and manufactured within the United Kingdom using only the finest European sourced electrical components, your new Cygnus HPG offers sustainable power generation with the reliability that you demand. -
Page 5: Warnings
The following terms are used in this manual to provide greater clarity: • Firefly will be referred to as “The manufacturer”. • The Cygnus HPG Hybrid Power Generator will be referred to as “Cygnus HPG” or “Unit”. • Any items that consume power will be referred to as “Consumers”. -
Page 6: Standards & Regulations
1.4 Standards & Regulati ons Cygnus HPG conforms to the following standards and regulati ons: • Manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 • LVD 2006/95/EEC: EN 50178:1197, EN 62040-1:2008 • EMC Directi ve 2004/108/EC: EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-6-3:2007, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-12:2005, EN 62040-2:2006 •... -
Page 7: About Firefly
1.7 About Firefly Firefly is the market leading expert in the design and manufacture of off-grid, portable Hybrid Power Solutions for temporary and permanent power applications. Firefly has built its highly regarded reputation within the industry, based on excellent customer service and product reliability. Founded in 2007 the Company continues to develop innovative solutions to cater to the needs of its ever growing customer sectors. -
Page 8: Getting Started
2 GETTING STArTEd 2.1 Storage 1. Cygnus HPG is designed to be used and stored outside. However, to prevent unnecessary weathering it is recommended that the unit is stored inside when possible. 2. It is recommended that the battery bank is charged regularly while in storage. -
Page 9: Positioning
Refer to lifting equipment’s operation manual for lifting capacity and manufacturer’s operating instructions. Always check the rating plate to ascertain the gross weight of the unit. The unit must remain upright at all times. 2.2.3 Positioning 1. The unit must be positioned upright on a flat, solid surface. Ensure that the unit is not at risk from being submersed in water above the fork pockets. -
Page 10: The Cygnus Hpg Control Panel
2.3 The Cygnus HPG Control Panel Fig. 1 - Control Panel Page 10 CYGHPG-User-Manual-v2... - Page 11 1. Mode Selector- Allows switching between the three power routing modes and off 2. Emergency Stop- Press in to immediately halt all operation 3. Auxiliary connections (Generator start)- Provides signals for various applications including the control of a Gen. Set. 4.
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Page 12: Connecting Cygnus Hpg
2.4 Connecting Cygnus HPG W A r N I N G When using as a standalone power source, a protective earth must be connected to the unit in compliance with applicable local standards and regulations. This can be done either by connecting to a suitable existing electrical earth, or by using an earth rod available from the manufacturer as an accessory. -
Page 13: Input Options
2.4.2 Input Options The unit can accept inputs from an AC power source (single phase or three phase. Further information on connecting these items is available in section "3.2 Charging From An AC Supply" on page 22) and solar arrays using the optional Solar Prep kit. -
Page 14: Fig. 4 - Input Current Settings For Use With 63 A Input
6. Press “SET”: the “Maximum current of AC source (Input Limit)” is displayed: 7. Press “SET”: the AC Input Current value is selected: 8. Refer to "Fig. 4 - Input Current Settings for use with 63 A Input" It is possible to adjust the unit relevant values to enter. -
Page 15: Connect The Ac Input
2.4.3 Connect The AC Input Only one AC input can be connected at a time- damage will be caused by attempting to simultaneously connect single phase and three phase inputs. 1. Ensure that the AC supply being connected to the unit is switched off. 2. -
Page 16: Fig. 5 - Inputs, Outputs And Circuit Breakers
63 A Single Phase Input 63 A Three Phase Input Single Phase Input MCB Three Phase Input MCB Single Phase Output RCD Three Phase Output RCD Single Phase Output MCB Three Phase Output MCB 63 A Single Phase Output 10 63 A Three Phase Output Fig. -
Page 17: Connect The Ac Output
2.4.4 Connect The AC Output 2.4.4.1 Connecting with CEE Form Industrial Plugs 1. Before any power connections are made, ensure that Cygnus HPG is in Mode 4: Off. See "3.1.1 Description Of The Power Modes" on page 2. Ensure that the output breakers are switched down into the off position. -
Page 18: General Operation
3 GENErAL OPErATION 3.1 Turning The Power On Once all connections are complete, the AC Output of the unit is ready to be switched on. 3.1.1 description Of The Power Modes Cygnus HPG has three different modes of operation. The modes control how the inverters are configured and how the power is routed through the unit. -
Page 19: Switching On The Cygnus Hpg
Mode 3: Three Phase With L1 Backup A three phase input is accepted. Power on L1 and the single phase output is backed up by the unit. L2 & L3 power from the inputs is passed through to the L2 & L3 outputs. The three phase breakers (see 4, 6 &... -
Page 20: Monitoring Battery Bank State Of Charge
3.1.3 Monitoring Batt ery Bank State of Charge The status of the unit’s internal batt ery bank is monitored using the RCC 03’s controls. To access the controls 1. Open the control centre door using the supplied key- see "Fig. 6 - 5 mm Double Barb Key"... -
Page 21: Emergency Stop Button
3.1.4 Emergency Stop Button 1. If there is an emergency and it is necessary to stop the power from the unit, depress the Emergency Stop Button (Fig. 1, C6) on the Control Panel. 2. The unit will then shut down. Cygnus HPG can not be switched again until... -
Page 22: Disconnecting Cygnus Hpg
3.1.6 disconnecting Cygnus HPG 1. Ensure that Cygnus HPG is turned off "3.1.5 Turning Off The Cygnus HPG" on page 21 2. Switch off all breakers- see "Fig. 5 - Inputs, Outputs and Circuit Breakers" on page 16 3. If an input cable is connected, disconnect it- see "Fig. -
Page 23: System Settings
3.3 System Settings W A r N I N G The AC Output Voltage and System Earthing parameters must only be changed by a competent electrical engineer. The following settings are available to users through the RCC-03 controls. Further details available on request. Basic Settings Maximum current of AC Source Min: 2... - Page 24 Contact active on event Xtender is off For info only Contact active with inverter power or smart boost Inverter power level 1 activate Default: Yes Power level 1 (% pNom) Min: 20 Default: 80 Max: 120 Time delay (minutes) Min: 0 Default: 0 Max: 60 Inverter power level to deactivate (%...
- Page 25 System Earthing (Earth-Neutral) - danger! Adjustments should only be made by qualified personnel Prohibited ground relay No (Default) Continuous neutral No (Default) RCC Settings Language English French German Spanish Time Date User Level Unlock code required- available from manufacturer on request. Save &...
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Page 26: Care And Maintenance
3.4 Care And Maintenance 3.4.1 General Cleaning 1. Ensure that Cygnus HPG is switched off. See "3.1.5 Turning Off The Cygnus HPG" on page 21 2. Minor cleaning should be performed using a damp microfibre cloth. 3. Detergents or chemicals should not be used. WArNING Do not use a hose or pressure washer to clean Cygnus HPG 3.4.2 Caring For The Battery Bank... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
3.5 Troubleshooting Issue Possible Cause(s) Suggestion Check that the MCBs and RCDs are pushed Power is on at the Cygnus HPG but the The output MCBs or RCDs may not be up to the on position and that the relevant consumers are not receiving any power switched on output LEDs are illuminated. -
Page 28: Appendices
4 APPENdICES 4.1 Connecting To A Fuel Generator For Automatic Stop/Start Auxiliary connections are provided which allow the automatic control of a fuel powered generator. These allow Cygnus HPG to control the start up and shut down of the attached generator under pre-programmed conditions using the RCC-03. -
Page 29: Earthing Cygnus Hpg
This can be done either by connecting to a suitable existing electrical earth, or by using an earth rod available from the manufacturer as an accessory. E & OE, ©2014 Firefly Solar Generators Ltd. CYGHPG-User-Manual-v2 Page 29... -
Page 30: Technical Data
4.3 Technical Data Cygnus HPG Technical data Model CYG/12/36 CYG/18/36 CYG/24/36 Continuous Output @ 25°c 10.5 kVA 15.0 kVA 21.0 kVA Peak Power Output @ 25°c (30 minutes) 12.0 kVA 18.0 kVA 24.0 kVA Peak Power Output @ 25°c (5 seconds) 31.5 kVA...
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