Kilowatt Labs Sirius, 7100-48-S-2C-DC-L-T User Manual

SIRIUS CAPACITOR MODULE

User Manual

Model number: 7100-48-S-2C-DC-L-T

Version: 1.0; Release Date: JAN-24-2018

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Introduction

The Sirius Capacitor Module (“Sirius”) is supercapacitor-based storage that uses supercapacitors as storage
cells instead of chemical cells. Kilowatt Labs’ proprietary balancing, control and charge retention
algorithms control the operation of the supercapacitor-based modules, making Sirius a safe, efficient and
effective alternative to chemical batteries wherever chemical batteries are deployed.

Legal Provisions

No part of this User Manual (“Manual”) may be reproduced, or transmitted, in any form or by any means,
without the prior written permission of Kilowatt Labs, Inc. (“Kilowatt” or the “Company”). Specifications

in this Manual are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made to make the
Manual accurate and up-to-date, users are cautioned that product improvements may cause the
Company to make changes to specifications without advance notice. Users are encouraged to consult the
Company or its authorized representatives before using the Manual. Neither the Company nor its
authorized representatives shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages under any
circumstances caused by reliance on the material presented, including, but not limited to, omissions,
typographical errors, arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material. The content of this
manual shall not be modified without the written authorization of the Company.

Trademarks

All trademarks are recognized, even if not explicitly identified as such. Kilowatt Labs® is a registered
trademark of the Company.

Safety

This Manual contains instructions for unpacking, mounting, installation and operation of a Sirius module.
Please read this manual carefully before operating the system and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Please follow the instructions in this Manual carefully to prevent accidents. The Sirius module
must be installed by trained personnel.

Warning

Selling and installation of this product is only through the Company’s authorized partners who are trained
on installation, operation and maintenance of the Sirius modules.

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Table of Contents

Unpacking and Handling 4

Installation 4

Parallel Connection 5

Product Overview 5

Panel Description 6

LCD Description 7

COMM LED 9

COMM Connector 9

Power Switch 9

Safety Features 9

Operating Procedures 10

Trouble Shooting: Faults and Solutions 12

Maintenance 13

Safety 13

Storage 14

Disposal 14

Technical Specifications 15

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Unpacking and Handling

Unpacking

Inspect the shipping carton for damage prior to unpacking the module. Document (photograph)

all damage and report this to your reseller and to the shipping agent immediately. Remove the

module from the shipping carton and retain the shipping materials until the unit has been

inspected and is determined to be operational. The module must be removed by lifting the

module body. Do not lift the module by the terminal posts.

The following items are included in the package:

• Sirius Capacitor Module: 7.1kWh48VDC

• Compact Disc with the monitoring software Manual and application software.

NOTE: The original shipping materials are approved for both air and ground shipment.

Handling

The Sirius Capacitor modules are designed to provide years of trouble-free operation. Proper

handling is required to avoid damage to the module. In particular, the following handling

precautions should be observed:

• Do not lift the module by the terminal posts.

• Do not stack modules once they have been removed from the shipping containers.

• Do not drop the module. Internal damage may occur that will not be visible from the

exterior.

• Do not step on the module.

• Protect the module from impact

Installation

Installation must strictly follow the national safety regulations in compliance with the enclosure,

installation, creep age, clearance, casualty, markings, and segregation requirements of the end-

use application. Installation must be performed by professional installers only. Switch off the

system and check for hazardous voltages before altering any connection! Sirius modules must be

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handled only by qualified and trained personnel. Installation should not exert bending or twisting

torque to the module enclosure.

Parallel Connection of Sirius Modules

The parallel combination of the Sirius modules is as shown below. Any number of modules can

be connected in parallel.

Product Overview

The appearance of the Sirius Capacitor Module is shown in the figure below: