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Lithium-Ion Phosphate Energy Storage System
PowerCube-X1 Operation Manual
Information Version: 2.0
Pylon Technologies Co., Ltd.
No. 73, Lane 887, ZuChongzhi Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
Pudong, Shanghai 201203, China Zip Code: 201203
Tel: 021-51317697
Fax: 021-51317698
Email: service@pylontech.com.cn
Website: http://www.pylontech.com.cn
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This manual introduces PowerCube-X1 from Pylontech. PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage Lithium-
Ion Phosphate Battery storage system. Please read this manual before you install the battery and
follow the instruction carefully during the installation process. Any confusion, please contact
Pylontech immediately for advice and clarification.
Contents
1. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Symbol ...................................................................................................................... 4
2. SYSTEM INTRODUCE .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Product Introduce ................................................................................................... 6
The parameter of system ................................................................................................ 6
2.2 System Diagram ...................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Multi battery string parallel connection by CAN communication between
MBMS and BMS diagram (battery string qty. ≤6 set) ................................................ 7
2.2.2 Diagram between BMS and battery modules: ................................................ 7
3. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Tools .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Safety Gear .............................................................................................................. 8
3.3 System Working Environments Checking ............................................................. 9
3.3.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................ 9
3.3.2 Temperature ......................................................................................................... 9
3.3.3 Cooling System ..................................................................................................... 9
3.3.4 Heating System ..................................................................................................... 9
3.3.5 Fire-extinguisher System ....................................................................................... 9
3.3.6 Grounding System ................................................................................................ 9
3.4 Package Items ...................................................................................................... 10
Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking and check the Packing List: ..................................................................... 10
3.5 Handling and placement .................................................................................... 12
3.5.1 Handling and placement of the battery module ......................................... 12
3.5.2 Handling and placement of the rack ............................................................. 12
3.5.3 The fix and installation of the rack ................................................................... 12
3.5.4 Control Module (BMS) and all Battery Modules install into the Rack .......... 13
3.5.5 Install the MBMS into a 19’ standard rack [On the top of BMS, or use the rack
configured by user] ....................................................................................................... 13
3.6 Cables connection ............................................................................................... 13
3.6.1 Pay attention terms: ........................................................................................... 13
3.6.2 Cables Connection ........................................................................................... 13
CAN Communication Mode between MBMS and BMS (battery string qty. ≤6 set)
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(battery string qty. ≤6 set) ........................................................................................... 13
CAN Communication Mode between MBMS and BMS Cable Diagram: ............. 14
3.6.3 ADD Switch Setting (Address Assignment) ..................................................... 14
Under CAN Communication Mode between MBMS and BMS (battery string qty.
≤6 set) ............................................................................................................................. 14
3.6.4 System turns on ................................................................................................... 15
3.6.5 System turns off ................................................................................................... 17
4. SYSTEM DEBUG ................................................................................................................................ 19
5. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................ 20
5.1 Trouble Shooting: ................................................................................................... 20
5.2 Replacement of main component .................................................................... 22
5.2.1 Replacement of Battery Module ..................................................................... 22
5.2.2 Replacement of Control Module (BMS).......................................................... 23
5.2.3 Replacement of 3rd level Control Module (MBMS)........................................ 24
5.3 Battery Maintenance ........................................................................................... 24
6. STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................... 25
7. SHIPMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 26
ANNEX 1: CABLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM ............................................................................................ 27
ANNEX 2: INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM TURN ON PROGRESS LIST .......................................................... 28
ANNEX 3: SYSTEM TURN OFF PROGRESS LIST ........................................................................................... 30
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1. Safety
The PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage DC system, operated by authorized person only. Read all
safety instructions carefully prior to any work and observe them at all times when working on with
the system.
Incorrect operation or work may cause:
➢ injury or death to the operator or a third party;
➢ damage to the system hardware and other properties belonging to the operator or a third
party.
Skills of Qualified Person
Qualified personnel must have the following skills:
training in the installation and commissioning of the electrical system, as well as the dealing
with hazards;
knowledge of the manual and other related documents;
knowledge of the local regulations and directives.
1.1 Symbol
Danger
Lethal voltage!
Battery strings will produce high voltage DC power and can
cause a lethal voltage and an electric shock.
Only qualified person can perform the wiring of the battery
strings.
Warning
Risk of battery system damage or personal injury
DO not pull out the connectors while the system is working!
De-energize from all multiple power sources and verify that
there is no voltage.
Caution
Risk of battery system failure or life cycle reduces.
Read the product manual before operating the battery system!
Danger: Batteries deliver electric power, resulting in burns or a fire hazard when they are short
circuited, or wrongly installed.
Danger: Lethal voltages are present in the battery terminals and cables. Severe injuries or death
may occur if the cables and terminals are touched.
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Warning: Do not open or deform the battery module;
Warning: Whenever working on the battery, wear suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
such as rubber gloves, rubber boots and goggles.
Warning: PowerCube-X1 system working temperature range: 0℃～50℃; Optimum temperature:
18℃～28℃. Out of the working temperature range may cause the battery reduces the
cycle of life even cause the battery system over / low temperature alarm or protection.
It will affect the warranty.
Caution: Improper settings or maintenance can permanently damage the battery.
Caution: Incorrect inverter parameters will lead to the premature aging of battery.
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2. System Introduce
2.1 Product Introduce
PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage battery storage system based on lithium iron phosphate battery,
is one of new energy storage products developed and produced by Pylontech, it can be used to
support reliable power for various types of equipments and systems. PowerCube-X1 is especially
suitable for application scene of high power, limited installation space, restricted load-bearing
and long cycle life.
The parameter of system
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2.2 System Diagram
2.2.1 Multi battery string parallel connection by CAN communication between MBMS and BMS
diagram (battery string qty. ≤6 set)
2.2.2 Diagram between BMS and battery modules:
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3. Installation
Please check every installation step with <Annex 2: Installation and System Turn ON Progress List>
during the install.
3.1 Tools
The following tools are required to install the battery pack:
Wire Cutter
Crimping Modular Plier
Cable Ties
Screw Driver Set
Electric Screw Driver
Sleeve Piece
Adjustable Wrench
NOTE
Use properly insulated tools to prevent accidental electric shock or short circuits.
If insulated tools are not available, cover the entire exposed metal surfaces of the available tools,
except their tips, with electrical tape.
3.2 Safety Gear
It is recommended to wear the following safety gear when dealing with the battery pack
Insulated gloves Safety goggles Safety shoes
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3.3 System Working Environments Checking
3.3.1 Cleaning
The battery system has high voltage connectors. The clean condition will cause the isolation
characteristic of the system.
Before installation and system working must clean the dust and iron scurf to keep the environments
cleaning. And the environment must have certain anti-dust ability.
The system after long term running must check the humidity and dust cover or not. If heavy dust
cover with high humidity on the system should stop the system running and make clean specially
for the high voltage connectors.
Danger: the power cables and plugs still have high voltage DC power from serial connected
battery modules (battery module can’t be turned off), must be careful to handle the
Power Plugs.
3.3.2 Temperature
PowerCube-X1 system working temperature range: 0℃～50℃; Optimum temperature: 18℃～28℃.
Caution: Out of the working temperature range may cause the battery reduces the cycle of life
even cause the battery system over / low temperature alarm or protection.
3.3.3 Cooling System
It is essential to equip a cooling system to keep the battery system in a good temperature
environment.
Caution: Out of the working temperature range may cause the battery reduces the cycle of life
even cause the battery system over / low temperature alarm or protection.
3.3.4 Heating System
It is essential to equip a heating system to keep the battery system in a good temperature
environment. If the environment is lower than 0℃, the system may be shut down to protect the
battery. It is necessary to open the heating system at first.
Caution: Out of the working temperature range may cause the battery reduces the cycle of life
even cause the battery system over / low temperature alarm or protection.
3.3.5 Fire-extinguisher System
The room must be equipped with fire-extinguisher system for lithium-ion battery.
The fire system needs to be regularly checked to be in normal condition. Refer to the using and
maintenance requirements of local fire equipment relevant.
3.3.6 Grounding System
Before the battery installation must sure the grounding point of the basement is stable and reliable.
If the battery system is installed in an independent equipment cabin (e.g. container), must make
sure the grounding of the cabin is stable and reliable.
The resistance of the grounding system must ≤100mΩ
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3.4 Package Items
Accessories
The type and quantity of the accessories are subject to the battery
packing list.
NOTE
Power cable uses water-proofed connectors. It must keep pressing this
Lock Button during pulling out the power plug.
Cable package list:
Power Cable + (Battery Module
and Main Controller Serial
Connection)
Orange/0.16m/4AWG/2 Orange
Surlok Terminal
pcs
1
Power Cable - (PH Main Control
Module Battery)
Black/2m/4AWG/2 Black Surlok
Terminal
pcs
1
Power Cable (Battery Module
Upper and Lower Serial
Connection)
Orange/0.18m/4AWG/1 Orange &
1 Black Surlok Terminal
pcs
14
Battery Cascade
Communication Cable (0.18m)
Black/0.18m/8 Core Super 5th
Class Twisted-pair Wire/RJ45
pcs
15
160
2000
180
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External Battery CAN
Communication Cable (direct)
Black/3.5m/Super 5th Class
Twisted-pair Wire/2 RJ45 terminal
pcs
1
External Power Cable +
Orange/2m/4AWG/SURLOK
Terminal/25-8 Terminal
pcs
1
External Power Cable -
Black/2m/4AWG/SURLOK
Terminal/25-8 Terminal
pcs
1
For external power supply control module there is additional AC power cable:
AC Power Cable (Australia
Standard)
Black/2.5m/3*0.75mm2/Australia
Standard
pcs
1
2000
2000
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3.5 Handling and placement
Warning: The battery rack is IP00. It must be installed in a restricted access area;
Warning: The PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage DC system, operated by qualified and authorized
person only.
3.5.1 Handling and placement of the battery module
Sigel battery module is 24kg. If without handling tools must more than 1 man to handling with it.
3.5.2 Handling and placement of the rack
If without handling tools must more than 4 men to handling with it.
3.5.3 The fix and installation of the rack
The rack must be fixed installation on the basement or carriage on the wall with M10 screws.
Battery rack basement holes bitmap (unit: mm):
Battery rack wall fixed holes bitmap (unit: mm):
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3.5.4 Control Module (BMS) and all Battery Modules install into the Rack
Install the buckle nuts. The position of nuts must meet the position of the control module (BMS)
and all battery modules.
Install the control module (BMS) and all battery modules in. Each module uses 4 screws to fix
it. Refer to chapter 3.5.1
3.5.5 Install the MBMS into a 19’ standard rack [On the top of BMS, or use the rack configured
by user]
Install the buckle nuts. The position of nuts must meet the position of the MBMS.
Install the MBMS in. Uses 4 screws to fix it.
3.6 Cables connection
3.6.1 Pay attention terms:
Danger: The battery system is high voltage DC system. Must make sure the grounding of the rack
is stable and reliable.
Danger: All the plugs and sockets of the power cables must be orange to orange and black to
black. Otherwise it will cause personal injury.
Danger: No short circuit or reserved connection of the battery system’s anode and cathode.
Caution: Wrong communication cables connection will cause the battery system failure.
Grounding
The PowerCube-X1 modules’ grounding is based on metal directly touch between
the module’s surface and rack’s surface. So it needn’t grounding cables at all. If uses
normal rack, it can remove the paint at the corresponding place.
3.6.2 Cables Connection
Note: Power cable uses water-proofed connectors. It must keep pressing this
Lock Button during pulling out the power plug.
CAN Communication Mode between MBMS and BMS (battery string qty. ≤6 set) (battery
string qty. ≤6 set)
When system configured PowerCube-X1 ≤6 set. The communication between PowerCube-X1s
uses CAN cascade communication mode. The communication between the MBMS and the BMS
of 1st PowerCube-X1 uses CAN communication mode.
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CAN Communication Mode between MBMS and BMS Cable Diagram:
Note: The 1st PowerCube-X1 should be installed in the same rack with MBMS.
3.6.3 ADD Switch Setting (Address Assignment)
ADD Switch is a 6 bit dial switches to manually distribute the
communication address of the battery system. Nether position is OFF,
means “0”. Upper position is ON, means “1”. 1st bit to 5th bit is for
address, and the 6th bit dial switch support a 120 Ω resistance
(Terminal Resistance).
Under CAN Communication Mode between MBMS and BMS (battery string qty. ≤6 set)
The MBMS’s ADD Switch set with “1000X1X0”. The last 2 bits are terminal resistances. X0=1; When the
CAN port communicate with only one another equipment, if this equipment uses terminal
resistance then X1 should be “1”, if this equipment uses without terminal resistance X1 should be
“0”; If When the CAN port communicate with multi equipments, if this equipments uses terminal
resistance then X1 should be set follow the CAN bus condition.
Note: X1 address should correspond with CAN1 port, X0 address should correspond with CAN0 port.
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The BMS’s first five bits must set in below <BMS’s Address Configure
Table>. The last BMS’s terminal resistance must set in “1” (X=1), and other
BMS’s terminal resistance must set in “0”.
The address is configured follow ASCII code: (“X” is terminal resistance).
BMS’s Address Configure Table:
Note: The above setting is following standard. But some PCS or Inverter’s address is changeless,
can’t be set. In this case the address setting must follow such equipment’s address. If the address
setting is failed, please contact the distributor or Pylontech.
3.6.4 System turns on
Double check all the power cables and communication cables. Make sure the voltage of the
PCS is same level with the battery system. Check all the power switch of every battery system is
OFF.
Warning: MBMS must be turned on after all battery strings self-check finish.
(1) Check the UPS is turned on if configured. And the UPS is power supplying.
(2) Switch the external power or PCS on, make sure all the power equipments can work normally.
(3) Turn on the 1
st
BMS (Battery Control Modules) of battery string:
The second BMS must be operated after the first battery string’s self-check is successful.
From 1st BMS to the last BMS Then turn on the battery strings on one by one from 1st BMS to the
last BMS.
Turn on the “POWER RELAY SWITCH”:
Battery
String
Address Bit
Battery
String
Address Bit
Battery
String
Address Bit
Battery
String
Address Bit
1 10000X 9 10010X 17 10001X 25 10011X
2 01000X 10 01010X 18 01001X 26 01011X
3 11000X 11 11010X 19 11001X 27 11011X
4 00100X 12 00110X 20 00101X 28 00111X
5 10100X 13 10110X 21 10101X 29 10111X
6 01100X 14 01110X 22 01101X 30 01111X
7 11100X 15 11110X 23 11101X 31 11111X
8 00010X 16 00001X 24 00011X 32 00000X
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Warning: This Power Relay Switch must be sure turned ON. Otherwise it will affect
automatic checking process and causes danger.
Turn on the “POWER SWITCH”:
Caution: When the breaker is tripped off because the system has over current or short
circuit, must after 30min to turn on it again, otherwise may cause the breaker damage.
The battery string’s system will check itself, if work normal the battery string system will go
to self-check mode.
If the BMS and all battery modules are working normally, every status LED will lighting green,
that’s mean self-check are pass. Self-check will be finish within 10sec.
The BMS can’t receive communication from upper equipment because the
communication is off, the “STATUS” lamp will light red after 30sec. That doesn’t means
failure existing, it means this battery string is working normally.
Warning: If has failure during the self-check, must debug the failure then can start next
step.
If the “STATUS” lamp shows red from beginning, it means has failure in the battery string,
the Power Relays in BMS will switch ON, must debug at first.
(4) Switch the MBMS on after all the BMS turn on successful:
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And check MBMS is working. The “STATUS” lamp will light green.
The Power Relays in BMS will switch ON after 30 seconds, when the MBMS was turned ON.
The “STATUS” lamp of the BMS will light green;
When the voltage distance is smaller than the parameter, the battery string will do the
parallel operation.
When the MBMS was turned ON, the “STATUS” lamp of the BMS will light red, but it is normal;
Note: If the MBMS can’t build communication with other equipment, the system can’t work
normally. External Power should communicate with battery system through LAN, CAN or
RS485. Otherwise maybe cause battery system work abnormal.
Caution: The first installation should do full charging progress.
Caution: The whole Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) after installation or restart the system
when long time not in using should charge it to full at first.
3.6.5 System turns off
When failure or before service, must turn the battery storage system off:
(1) Soft-off the PCS through PCS’s control panel.
(2) Turn off the switch between PCS
and this battery string (PowerCube-
X1), or turn off the power switch of
PCS, to make sure no current
through this battery string.
(3) Turn off the “Power Switch” of the
BMS.
Danger: Do not turn off the “Power
Relay Switch” during normal running
condition, only in emergency case to
turn off it. Otherwise will cause this
battery string current surge by
another battery strings.
(4) Turn off the “Power Switch” of the MBMS. If the ESS configures only single battery without MBMS,
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so needn’t this operation step.
(5) Turn off the UPS if configured.
The UPS can turn on if have equipment must keep running can’t turn off. Otherwise must turn
off the UPS to save its power.
Caution: Before change the battery module for service, must charge/discharge the replaced
battery same voltage to the other in system battery modules. Otherwise the system need long
time to do the balance for this replaced battery module.
NOTE
After installation, do not forget to register online for full warranty:
www.pylontech.com.cn/service/support
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4. System Debug
This system debug is for BESS system (Battery Energy Storage System). BESS system can’t do the
debug alone. It must operation with configured UPS, PCS and EMS system together.
Debug Step
Content
Prepare of debug.
Turn on the BESS system, refer to chapter 3. Before turn on the whole
BESS system turn on the load is not allowed!
Remark: Except the BESS, if other equipments have its own system turn
on step, must follow its own system operation menu.
System function test.
Each component system debug:
Power supply from the External Power Suppler (e.g. UPS) is working
normally.
Communication Test: Check the communication between the BESS
system and communicated devices normal or not, has alarm or not.
Power Conversion System Test: Before conjoint test must test the
Inverter System turn on progress at first. And check the parameters
meet BESS requirement or not.
BESS Test: Charge/Discharge test; Test stop charging, stop
discharging, current limiting functions, etc.
Caution: Before turn on the BESS system must setup all the parameters
of the PCS and EMS at first.
Monitor function test.
(If configured.)
Check the data of the BESS system is showing on the monitor system
normally.
EMS conjoint test
(If configured.)
If the EMS system has running monitor requirements, checks the BESS
system take action when the EMS send out the instructions.
Trial operation test.
After the system debugged, run the system a period as test (testing
with low load), to test the high voltage DC system is fit for the contract.
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5. Maintenance
5.1 Trouble Shooting:
Danger: The PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage DC system, operated by qualified and authorized
person only.
Danger: Before check the failure, must check all the cables connection and setting of ADD
Switches are right or not (refer to chapter 3), and the BESS system can turn on normally
or not.
No
Problem
Possible Reason
Solution
1
Turn on the BMS. All battery
modules’ status LED is not
working.
The DC/DC power
board or control board
is failure.
The communication
cable from BMS to the
first battery module is
broken
Power cable is broken;
Change the control
module (BMS module)..
Change the broken
communication cable;
Check all the power
cables and
connections are fine or
not;
2
Turn on the BMS. The Status
LED for BMS is not working.
But all battery modules’
status LED is lighting green.
The control board is
failure.
Change the control
module (BMS module).
3
Turn on the BMS. The Status
LED is lighting red. But all
battery modules’ status
LED is lighting green.
This battery string is
under protection. It is
possible Over Current
Protection or Failure
Protection.
Communication cables
failure;
Battery String is reversed
connection.
Through the monitor or
maintenance software
check the battery cell,
battery module has
alarm or not.
Check the
Communication Cables;
Reversed connection is
serious danger!
4
The BMS’s Status LED is
lighting red and some the
battery module’s status
LED is lighting green but
some is lighting red.
This battery string is
under protection. It is
possible Over Current,
Over Voltage, Low
Voltage, Over
Use the monitor or
maintenance software
to check the battery
cell, battery module
has protection and
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Temperature, Low
Temperature or Failure
Protection.
failure or not.
5
Cannot close the power
Switch.
DC Output breaker is
fault.
Check the DC output
breaker is fault or not. If it is
fault, change the control
module (BMS module).
5
Open the Power Relay
Switch, but the relay can’t
be open.
The main control board
is failure.
The wire of the output
relay, or the wire of the
power relay switch in
the BMS is broken
Change the control
module (BMS module).
Check the wire got
loose or broken? Fix it.
Or the control module
(BMS module).
5
Turn on the BMS. The Status
LED is flashing red.
Self-check can’t pass.
If something is wrong,
please contact with seller
or sells agent.
6
Turn on the BMS. The Status
LED is lighting red. And the
buzzer is noising.
Output relay is non-
separable switching,.
The buzzer is failure；
Output relay False
alarm;
Check the output relay.
If fault find out the short
circuit reason. Change
the relay or the control
module (BMS module).
Change the control
module (BMS module).
7
Turn on the BMS. The Status
LED shows normal. But the
output relay can’t be
actuation.
The wire of the output
relay or the wire of the
power relay switch in
the BMS is broken.
Power Relay Switch is
open;
Check the wire got
loose or broken? Fix it.
Or change the control
module (BMS module).
Close the Power Relay
Switch.
8
Turn on the BMS. The one
and the following of the
battery module’s Status
LED lighting red or not
lighting.
This battery module has
failure;
Its communication cable
failure;
Its Address Distribution
failure.
Change this battery
module;
Check the
communication cable;
Check by professional
stuff.
9
Single Cell is over voltage/
low voltage.
(Check through the
monitor or maintenance
software.)
Cell voltage sampling
failure.
Cell failure;
Check the wires of cell
sampling module;
Change this battery
module.
10
Battery module shows the
temperature is -40℃.
The wires of temperature
sampling failure.
Check the wires of
temperature sampling
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(Check through the
monitor or maintenance
software.)
module. Or change this
battery module.
11
Another failure
Cell failure or electrical
board failure.
Can’t find out failure point
or can’t check. Please
contact with seller or sells
agent.
5.2 Replacement of main component
Danger: The PowerCube-X1 is a high voltage DC system, operated by qualified and authorized
person only.
Danger: Before replace the main component must shut off the maintenance battery string’s
power. Must confirm the D+ and D- terminal are without power. The turn off progress refer
to chapter 3.6.5.
5.2.1 Replacement of Battery Module
5.2.1.1 Use the charger to charge the new battery module to full (SOC 100%); When adding a new
battery module to the system, please fully charge the existing system as well.
5.2.1.2 Shut off the whole battery string’s power. Must confirm the D+ and D- terminal are without
power. The turn off progress refer to chapter 3.6.5.
5.2.1.3 Pull out the Plug of Power Cable +/-. Pull out the plug of
communication cable.
Danger: the power cables and plugs still have high voltage DC power from serial connected
battery modules (battery module can’t be turned off), must be careful to handle the Power
plugs.
5.2.1.4 Dismantle the 4 screws of the battery module’s front face.
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5.2.1.5 Handle the battery module out of the rack, and put it to the appoint place.
Warning: Sigel battery module is 24kg. If without handling tools must more than 1 man to
handling with it. If install in high place of the rack it must more than 2 men.
5.2.1.6 Install the new battery module (see before 5.2.1.1). And connect the normal cables. Refer
to chapter 3.5.
5.2.1.7 Turn on this battery string. Refer to chapter 3.6.
5.2.2 Replacement of Control Module (BMS)
5.2.1.1 Shut off the whole battery string’s power. Must confirm the D+ and D- terminal are without
power. The turn off progress refer to chapter 3.6.5.
5.2.2.2 Pull out the plugs of Power Cables and the communication plugs.
Danger: the power cables still have high voltage DC power from another battery modules, must
be careful to handle the Power plugs.
5.2.2.3 Dismantle the 4 screws of the battery module’s front face.
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5.2.2.4 Install the new control module (BMS). And reconnect all the cables. Refer to chapter 3.5.
5.2.2.5 Turn on this battery string. Refer to chapter 3.6.
Caution: Before pull out the communication cables must mark the cable number, to avoid
cable wrong sequence.
5.2.3 Replacement of 3rd level Control Module (MBMS)
5.2.3.1 Turn off the Power Switch. Refer to chapter 3.6.5.
Caution: Turn off this MBMS will stop the power output of belonging whole Battery Energy
Storage System.
5.2.3.2 Dismantle the 4 screws.
5.2.3.3 Install the new MBMS inside. And reconnect the cables. Refer to chapter 3.5.
5.2.3.4 Turn on this MBMS. Refer to chapter 3.6.
Caution: Before pull out the communication cables must mark the cable number, to avoid
cable wrong sequence.
5.3 Battery Maintenance
Danger: The maintenance of battery must done by qualified and authorized person only.
Danger: Some maintenance items must shut off at first.
5.3.1 Voltage Inspection:
[Periodical Maintenance] Check the voltage of battery system through the monitor system. Check
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the system abnormal voltage or not. For example: Single cell’s voltage is abnormal high or low.
5.3.2 SOC Inspection:
[Periodical Maintenance] Check the SOC of battery system through the monitor system. Check
the battery string abnormal SOC or not.
5.3.3 Cables Inspection:
[Periodical Maintenance] Visual inspect all the cables of battery system. Check the cables has
broken, aging, getting loose or not.
5.3.4 Balancing:
[Periodical Maintenance] The battery strings will become unbalance if long time not be full
charged. Proposal: every 3 month should do the balancing maintenance (charge to full).
5.3.5 Output Relay Inspection:
[Periodical Maintenance] Under low load condition (low current), control the output relay OFF
and ON to hear the relay has click voice, that’s mean this relay can off and on normally.
5.3.6 History Inspection:
[Periodical Maintenance] Analysis the history record to check has accident (alarm and protection)
or not, and analysis its reason.
5.3.7 Shutdown and Maintenance:
[Periodical Maintenance] Some battery function must be restart the ESS then can do the
maintenance. So it must minimal 6 months do once.
6. Storage Recommendations
b) For long-term storage, if stored for a long time (more than 3 months), the battery cells should
be stored in the temperature range for 5~45℃, relative humidity <65% and contains no corrosive
gas environment.
The battery should shelfed in 5~45℃, dry, clean and well ventilated environment. Before storage
the battery should be charged to 50~55% SoC;
It is recommended to discharge and charge the battery every 3 months, and the longest
discharge and charge interval shall not exceed 6 months.
Caution: If not follow the above instructions to long term store the battery, will reduce the life
cycle of the battery.
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7. Shipment
For single battery cell will as 50%SOC or according to customer requirement before shipment. The
remaining capacity of battery cell, after shipment and before charge, is determined by the
storage time and condition.
1. The battery modules meet the UN38.3 certificate standard.
2. In particular, special rules for the carriage of goods on the road and the current dangerous
goods law, specifically ADR (European Convention on the International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road), as amended, must be observed.
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Annex 1: Cable connection diagram
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Annex 2: Installation and System Turn ON Progress List
Tick after
completion
No.
Item
Remark
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1
The environment is meeting all technical requirements.
3.3.1 Cleaning
3.3.2 Temperature
3.3.3 Radiating System
3.3.4 Heating System
3.3.5 Fire-extinguisher System
3.3.6 Grounding System
Refer to chapter
3.3
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2
Battery rack is installed follow the technical
requirements.
Refer to chapter
3.5.3.
☐
3
Control Module (BMS) and Battery Module are
installed well.
Refer to chapter
3.5.4.
☐
4
The MBMS are installed well. (If configured.)
Refer to chapter
3.5.5.
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5
Connect External Power Cable +/- between each
BMS to the PCS or confluence cabinet.
Refer to chapter
3.6.2.
☐
6
Connect power cables of each battery string.
Refer to chapter
3.6.2.
☐
7
Connect communication cables of each battery
string.
Refer to chapter
3.6.2.
☐
8
Set up ADD switch of every BMS and the MBMS
(Address Assignment).
Refer to chapter
3.6.3.
☐
9
Connect external communication cables from BMS to
BMS, MBMS, inverter, PCS or another.
Refer to chapter
3.6.2.
☐
10
Connect the communication cable from MBMS to the
PCS.
Refer to chapter
3.6.2.
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11
Double check every power cables, communication
cables installed well. And ADD Switches are setting
right.
Refer to chapter
3.6.2 and 3.6.3.
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☐
12
Check the UPS is turned on. And the UPS is power
supplying. (If configured)
Refer to chapter
3.6.4.
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13
Switch the external power or PCS on, to sure all the
power equipments can work normally.
Refer to chapter
3.6.4.
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14
Turn the BMS (Battery Control Modules) of each
battery string on (from 1st BMS to the last, one by one)
Turn on the “POWER RELAY SWITCH”:
Turn on the “Power Switch”:
The battery string’s system will check itself, if
work normal the battery string system will
goes into self-check mode.
If has failure during the self-check, must
debug the failure then can start next step.
Refer to chapter
3.6.4.
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15
If every battery string are working normally.
Then switch the MBMS on. The MBMS will self-check
and check each battery string one by one.
Refer to chapter
3.6.4.
☐
16
The first installation should do full charging progress.
After MBMS has communicated with each BMS, it will
run parallel operation. It will begin from lowest voltage
battery string to do the parallel operation during the
charging.
If the status LED of BMS turns to green, it means this
battery string is in parallel operation.
The first
installation
should do full
charging
progress.
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Annex 3: System Turn OFF Progress List
Tick after
completion
No.
Item
Remark
☐
1
Soft-off the PCS through PCS’s control panel.
Refer to chapter
3.6.5.
☐
2
Turn off the switch between PCS and this battery string
(PowerCube-X1), or turn off the power switch of PCS,
to make sure no current through this battery string.
Refer to chapter
3.6.5.
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3
Turn off all the “Power Switch” of the BMS.
Refer to chapter
3.6.5.
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4
Turn off the “Power Switch” of the MBMS.
Refer to chapter
3.6.5.
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5
Turn off the UPS. (If configured.)
The UPS can turn on to check the equipments
(PCS or battery system etc.). Otherwise must turn
off the UPS to save its power.
Refer to chapter
3.6.5.
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