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1 Introduction
Throughout this manual, the following symbols will be used to highlight important information and procedures:
Symbol Definition
Symbol Definition
WARNING!
A dangerous voltage or other condition
exists. Use extreme caution when performing these
tasks.
Function performed by energy
management system / controller.
CAUTION!
This information is critical to the safe
installation and or operation of the product. Follow
these instructions closely.
NOTE:
This statement is important.
Follow instructions closely.
1.1 About this manual – supporting documents
This manual is intended to be used by qualified service and installation personnel for the purposes of installation and
startup only. The Evolve Hub’s energy management system & gateway requires installer administration and device
commissioning prior to operation of the Evolve LFP energy storage system. Refer to the Fleet Installer Administration Guide
and the Evolve Hub Install and Commission Quick Guide for further details.
This product is permanently wired to the home electrical service, and must be installed by a licensed electrician only. This
product is a power distribution peripheral intended to be operated with the Evolve energy storage system, including models
Evolve ESS and Evolve LFP. Refer to the Installation & Startup Manual relevant to the battery system installation as
ordered.
A complete list of Installer resources is available at
www.eguanatech.com
under the Evolve™ product banner.
1.2 Glossary
1.3 Initial Inspection of Material List
The system components supplied with your Eguana Evolve™
Hub are shown below. Each component should be inspected
visually for any damage that may have been caused by
shipment. If parts are missing or damaged, please contact
your local distributor.
Term
Definition
Term
Definition
AC / DC
Alternating Current / Direct Current
NC/NO
Normally Closed / Normally Open
AHJ
Authority Having Jurisdiction
NEC/CEC
National (USA) Electric Code / Canadian Electric Code
ARC
Auto Recovery Control
PCS
Power Control System (Inverter)
DC
Direct Current
PE (GND)
Protective Earth
EMS
Energy Management System
PV
Photo-Voltaic
ESS
Energy Storage System
RF
Radio Frequency
GND
Ground
SOC
State Of Charge (Battery)
LED
Light Emitting Diode
SOH
State of Health (Battery)
Item
Description
1
EMS-A Evolve Hub
2
Current transformer – 200 Amp
3
Current transformer – 50 Amp
4
EMS to PCS RJ-45 cable
5
AK1 Evolve Hub control cable
6
USB to Mini-USB service cable
(x2)
(x3)
2
3
4
6
5
1
EMS
Figure 1: Evolve Hub materials list.