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Installation Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Warnings

Part I: Planning for Installation, Assembly, Testing, & Commissioning
Pre-Commissioning Checklist

Planning for Installation

What's in the Box

Assembly

1. Installing the Battery Enclosure, Battery & Wires

2. Mounting the Inverter

3. PV Module Connection (DC-Coupled)

4. General Connections

5. Grid (Utility) Connection

6. Battery Connection and Charging Requirements

7. Installing the SmartHub

8. Connecting the SmartHub to the Internet

9. SmartHub Monitoring Portal

10. SmartHub Techincal Specifications

11. Operational Testing

12. Finshing Touches

Part II: Users Guide
13. Operation and Display Panel

To Start Up Equipment (Overview)

To Install, Service or Disconnect (Shutdown) Equipment

14. Configuring the Hardware

Part III: References, Maintenance, Cleaning, Troubleshooting, & Warranty
15. Grid and Load Terminals

16. Generator Installation Instructions (Optional)

17. Internet Connectivity Options

18. Maintenance & Cleaning

19. Service

20. Replacing and Installing Additional Batteries

21. Specifications

22. Grid Support Parameters (UL1741SA)

23. Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for EverVolt EVAC-105-6

Page 1: ...V 01012021 Installation Service Manual FOR AC AND DC COUPLED EVERVOLT SYSTEMS ...

Page 2: ...OLT STANDARD 11 KWH DC COUPLED SYSTEM EVDC 105 6 EVERVOLT PLUS 17 KWH DC COUPLED SYSTEM ONLY CERTIFIED EVERVOLT INSTALLERS SHALL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE DESIGN SELL AND INSTALL AN EVERVOLT SYSTEM THE 10 YEAR EVERVOLT WARRANTY WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED TO CERTIFIED EVERVOLT INSTALLERS For more information please visit https na panasonic com us evervoltcertification ...

Page 3: ...on in this document is subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights of Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America This material may not be modified reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Panasonic and its licensors Additional information is available upon request NAME MANUFACTURER MODEL TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION MARK s OF CONFORMITY BATTERY MOD...

Page 4: ...ub 49 8 Connecting the SmartHub to the Internet 53 9 SmartHub Monitoring Portal 54 10 SmartHub Techincal Specifications 56 11 Operational Testing 57 12 Finshing Touches 59 Part II Users Guide 13 Operation and Display Panel 60 To Start Up Equipment Overview 61 To Install Service or Disconnect Shutdown Equipment 63 14 Configuring the Hardware 73 Part III References Maintenance Cleaning Troubleshooti...

Page 5: ... utility depending on the mode the homeowner has selected To accommodate various power situations the EverVolt is designed to handle continuous power from PV panels batteries and the utility When the MPPT input voltage from the PV panels is within the acceptable range between 250 and 430VDC the inverter is able to feed the grid and charge the batteries The EverVolt inverter is compatible with mono...

Page 6: ... continuous use during utility outages To facilitate easy installation the AC Coupled EverVolt s distribution box includes quick disconnect terminals DC and battery disconnects AC breakers battery connectors and an optional generator contactor The AC Coupled EverVolt supports a wide range of applications including peak shaving backup TOU with or without feed in and remote control Basic EverVolt Co...

Page 7: ...n safety hazards or cause damage to this product CAUTION This indicates the risk of a hot surface The surface may reach a temperature high enough to cause serious burn injuries General Precautions CAUTION Before installing and using this inverter read all instructions and cautionary markings on the inverter and all appropriate sections of this guide This inverter must be installed by licensed elec...

Page 8: ...maged or substandard wiring CAUTION Under high temperature environment the cover of this inverter could be hot enough to cause skin burns if accidentally touched Ensure that this inverter is away from normal traffic areas WARNING During the installation process drilling punching and screwing the bolts can cause metal burrs which must be cleaned up to prevent them from falling into the electronics ...

Page 9: ...fire stove or heated place Do not impact the battery pack or throw it Do not use a damaged and or deformed battery pack Do not drive sharp objects into the battery pack strike it with any object or stand on it Do not place the battery pack on materials such as tools electric wire screws etc In case of a leak in the battery pack avoid contact Do not touch your eyes if accidental contact with leaky ...

Page 10: ...erVolt to liquids or flooding Do not expose of equipment or batteries with household waste Do not dispose of batteries in a fire or by burning The batteries can explode WARNING Risk of electric shock Risk of fire Do not attempt to repair the battery ies it contains no user serviceable parts Tampering with or opening the battery ies will void the warranty If the battery ies fails contact Panasonic ...

Page 11: ...st lightning and resulting voltage surge must be in accordance with local standards Using unapproved attachments or accessories could result in damage or injury Use Class 1 wiring methods for field wiring connections to terminals of a Class 2 circuit Use only 6 8 AWG 2 5mm2 to 4mm2 and 1 0 wire in the junction box terminal block Select the wire size based on the protection provided by the circuit ...

Page 12: ...orage and transport keep the inverter Properly ventilated Away from water other liquids heat sparks and direct sunlight Away from excessive dust corrosive and explosive gases and oil smoke Away from direct exposure to gas exhaust such as from motor vehicles Free of vibrations Away from falling or moving objects including motor vehicles At an elevation of less than 3 000m 9843ft above sea level In ...

Page 13: ...nic com In case of fire or smoke Fire involving Lithium ion batteries can be extremely dangerous Lithium ion batteries can flash fire or explode Close doors as you leave to confine fire as much as possible If the alarm is not already sounding pull the fire alarm on your way out of the building If there is no alarm to activate yell fire as you leave Move quickly to an open area away from buildings ...

Page 14: ...ers Planning for Installation What s in the Box Assembly Installing the Battery Enclosure Battery Wires Mounting the Inverter PV Module Connection DC Coupled Connections General Grid Utility Connection Battery Connection and Charging Requirements Installing the SmartHub Connecting the SmartHub to the Internet Waking Up the Batteries Commissioning Finishing Touches ...

Page 15: ..._________ Inverter 2 S N if applicable _____________________________ Inverter 3 S N if applicable _____________________________ Battery Module 1 _____________________________ Battery Module 2 _____________________________ Battery Module 3 _____________________________ Battery Module 4 _____________________________ Battery Module 5 if applicable _____________________________ Battery Module 6 if app...

Page 16: ...s rest on the feet of the battery enclosure b a conduit between the battery and inverter be placed for easy routing of the 1 0 or 2 0 wire The clearance spacing needs to be observed to allow for adequate cooling and servicing of the equipment 4 Outlet Placement 120V AC outlet needs to be within 4 ft of the inverter to plug in the power supply to power the SmartHub This outlet must be fed from the ...

Page 17: ...the battery enclosure Required Tools Below is a list of recommended tools you will need to install EverVolt PARTS NAME DESCRIPTION QTY Gloves Cotton glove with urethane coating 1 Pair Automatic Screw driver Driver with torque setting 1 Wrench M6 M8 M12 1 Wire Cutters Standard wire cutters 1 Crimping Tool Used for making power cables 1 Socket Wrench Battery terminals are 10mm 1 Screwdriver Standard...

Page 18: ...al What s in the Box What s in the Box Parts Description 1 Battery Enclosure 2 Inverter 3 Enclosure Mounting Bracket 4 SmartHub 5 Wood Screws 6 Inverter Mounting Bracket Screws 7 Inverter Mounting Bracket Qty 1 1 1 1 6 6 2 ...

Page 19: ...20CM 8IN OF CLEARANCE TO THE SIDES AND 50CM 20IN TO THE TOP of the unit for proper air circulation to dissipate heat The ambient temperature charging must be between 5 C and 50 C and discharging 10 C and 50 C relative humidity must be between 5 and 85 to ensure optimal operation Do not operate where the temperature and humidity are beyond the specified limits The unit has a Pollution Degree rating...

Page 20: ...20 Installation Manual Installing the Battery Enclosure More 2 Remove the 6 screws from the front portion of the enclosure with a 4mm allen wrench 3 With two people remove front cover and set aside ...

Page 21: ...the Battery Enclosure More 4 Place mounting bracket onto predetermined wall for installation and ensure that the bracket is 59 above the ground 5 Determine what type of wall you re working with to use the appropriate amount of lag bolts ...

Page 22: ...the slots line up correctly To assure that the weight of the battery rests firmly on the floor leave a 1 4 gap between the enclosure and the wall mounting bracket 7 Unscrew the battery hold downs within the enclosure and place to the side Installing the Battery Enclosure More ...

Page 23: ...you have Note that the batteries must be placed on their side with the Positive side DOWN and the Negative side UP 9 Place battery hold downs over battery and screw them down Image above Battery orientation labels The batteries are installed on their side so the positive connection is on the bottom right side Installing the Battery Enclosure More ...

Page 24: ...d 56 75 8 AWG 4 Red 4 Black Black 42 25 Red 37 10 Locate your wiring harness kit Grab the negative and positive wires Use 6 AWG top batteries and 8 AWG bottom batteries Refer to the table below for more sizing information Installing the Battery Enclosure More ...

Page 25: ... set screw before tightening and checking that the stripped wire completely protrudes past the set screw hole Secure to the screw to the torque value listed below Marathon Terminal Block Torque Specifications Installing the Battery Enclosure More LINE TORQUE 2 0 6 cual 8 cu 10 14 cu 120 lbf in 40 lbf in 35 lbf in LOAD TORQUE 4 6 cual 8 14 cu 35 lbf in 35 lbf in Bottom Connections strip 23mm 0 9in ...

Page 26: ...stallation Manual 11 Feed the positive wiring through the enclosure as shown in the picture below 12 Use 6 AWG for top row bank Use 8 AWG for middle and bottom row banks Installing the Battery Enclosure More ...

Page 27: ...nects to the inverter Ensure there is a star washer in between the ground cable and screw 14 Connect the appropriate sized wire between the Terminal Block and the battery lugs within the inverter to handle 150 ADC Please see the image below of the completed Terminal Block Installing the Battery Enclosure More ...

Page 28: ...28 Installation Manual 15 The finished installation will resemble the image below Once complete place the cover back onto the battery enclosure Installing the Battery Enclosure More ...

Page 29: ...s screws and this installation manual The following considerations must be taken into account before selecting where to install The unit cannot be mounted on flammable construction materials The unit must be mounted to a solid surface ALLOW 20CM 8IN OF CLEARANCE TO THE SIDES AND 50CM 20IN TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE UNIT for proper air circulation to dissipate heat Before inverter placement see b...

Page 30: ...led 604mm 23 8in Mounting the Inverter 1 Mount the backplate onto the wall using at least two screws one on each side of the backplate NOTE The DC coupled inverter bracket dimensions are all the same as the AC coupled inverter brackets except for the distance between the top and bottom mounting brackets which is 604mm 23 8in ...

Page 31: ...llation Manual 2 Install the brackets on the inverter 3 Hang the inverter onto the backplate and secure the brackets to the wall using at least two screws one on each side of the inverter Mounting the Inverter ...

Page 32: ...removed when making or modifying connections in the distribution box and reinstalled when connections have been completed To remove the cover use the following steps Reverse the steps to reinstall the cover 1 Remove the screws from the cover 2 Pull off the cover Mounting the Inverter ...

Page 33: ...3 PV MODULE CONNECTION DC Coupled Only NOTE Below information is for reference only See Technical Bulletin for additional string sizing information There is a DC PV circuit breaker in the distribution box when using the DC coupled version of EverVolt black This system can connect to two strings of PV modules with MPPT control Configure each PV input as recommended in the table below Vmp is a PV pa...

Page 34: ...rent to the inverter For example non grounded PV modules will cause leakage current to the inverter CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury use the proper cable size for PV module connection CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage due to surge Panasonic recommends surge protection between the modules and the inverter CAUTION Exceeding the maximum input voltage can destroy the unit Check the PV string vo...

Page 35: ...nt the risk of electric shock make sure the ground wire is properly earthed before operating this unit whether the grid is connected or not To reduce the risk of injury use the recommended wire cable size Do not apply anti oxidant substance on battery terminals connections where are made WARNINGS Wire Cable Requirements Strip 15mm 0 6in off the AC wires and battery cables GRID LOAD BATTERY SIZE Ra...

Page 36: ...breaker labeled FROM INVERTER is for normal inverter operation The other breaker labeled FROM GRID bypasses the AC GRID breaker and connects the essentials loads directly to the Grid Input terminals Note If the inverter needs to be repaired this breaker can be used to supply the essential load when the inverter has been taken off line This bypass can also be used while a customer waits for Permiss...

Page 37: ...rnal automatic transfer switch Direct connection of essential loads output to the grid will result in damage to the inverter WARNING Do not connect essential loads output in parallel with the grid Connecting to the Essential Load Step 1 Make sure the circuit breaker is off Step 2 For each AC wire strip 15mm 0 6in of isolation Step 3 Be sure to connect PE protective conductor first GND Step 4 Conne...

Page 38: ...ver Do not install wires into PV Inputs for AC Coupled installations PV Input Grid Input Load Ouput AC Input II PV Input Grid Input Load Ouput AC Input II CAUTION DO NOT USE PV INPUT TERMINALS ON AC COUPLED SYSTEMS Plug cap all PV Input terminals for AC Coupled installations Under no circumstances will the PV Input terminals be used for AC COUPLED ...

Page 39: ...ithin the operation AC voltage range of the product s specifications Step 2 Make sure the circuit breaker is off Step 3 For each AC wire strip 15mm 0 6in of insulation Step 4 Connect the AC wires to the inverter according to the labels indicated on the terminal block or your grid utility type Note The PE protective conductor Ground should be the first to be connected ...

Page 40: ...rn off the 40 A marked main grid breakers located in the main service panel Step 2 Turn off the battery breaker located in the inverter distribution box Step 3 Turn off both interlocked Load Input Selection breakers located on the left side outside of the distribution box WARNING Internal capacitors can remain charged for 5 minutes after disconnecting all above sources of power ...

Page 41: ...h may include 1 NEC 690 31 G for DC PV circuits in buildings 2 NEC 215 12 C 2 for correct DC wiring coloring 3 NEC TABLE 310 15 B 16 for Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors for Not More Than Three Current Carrying Conductors in Raceway conduit wiring over 12 4 NEC TABLE 310 15 B 17 for Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors in Free Air chassis wiring WARNING To reduce the risk of in...

Page 42: ...nual Battery Connection Charging Information Connect DC Power Step 1 Make sure the inverter battery circuit breaker is OFF Step 2 Make sure the battery pack ON OFF switch is OFF Note Press Rocker Switch here to turn OFF ...

Page 43: ...e performed with care due to high battery current Inverter Battery Connection Step 3 Strip 15mm 0 6in of insulation from each battery cable and insert it into a ring lug See Cable Length table above for connecting four batteries in one enclosure Crimp or bolt ring lugs to the battery cables 15 mm 0 6 in ...

Page 44: ...44 Installation Manual Battery Connection Charging Information Connecting to Battery Terminals Connect the red cable to the positive battery terminal and the black cable to the negative battery terminal ...

Page 45: ...dle and bottom batteries CAUTION Before making the final connection or closing the breaker make sure the connections have the correct polarity Check polarity labels above CAUTION Do NOT apply anti oxidant substance on the terminals before terminals are connected tightly CAUTION Do not place anything between the flat part of the inverter terminal and the ring terminal Otherwise overheating may occu...

Page 46: ... cable from the inverter into battery enclosure per AHJ requirements 3 Connect the other end of the supplied battery communication cable to upper outer battery RJ 45 connector labeled UP 1 Connect the supplied battery communication cable to the inverter master RS485 M connector RS485M Connect Communication ...

Page 47: ...t battery module from the LOW to UP with the Ethernet RJ 45 cables Up to 12 total modules may be string together 4 Position all the four sliders to the ON position for all the batteries to the Slave non termination configuration 6 On all the battery modules confirm that all the sliders are positioned to ON for non terminating batteries ...

Page 48: ...Information 7 To read the battery status and state of charge SOC please refer to the following diagram and table shown below SOC LED Indicator SOC Display Switch Status Indicator Battery Status Display Dual Color Type Battery SOC Display Dual Color Type ...

Page 49: ...ver there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between...

Page 50: ... for a LAN connection 3G 4G Connect a 3G 4G dongle for a cellular connection DATA USB flash drive T0 RS485 Connects to the inverter for two way communication T1 RS485 External RS485 sensor device reserved RESET Factory default reset button Insert a pin and hold for 30 seconds LED Definitions LED Activity Description WAN Solid Flashing Off The LAN is connected Data is being transmitted or received ...

Page 51: ...head screwdriver to tighten the screws Step 2 Open the door on the inverter and remove the dead front cover if needed See inverter manual for instructions Look inside and on the top bulkhead panel you should find a green socket with 4 pins labeled RS485 S Step 3 Connect the RS485 connector into the first two pins of the port labeled RS485 S on the inverter Push the connector in hard so that it sea...

Page 52: ...or Cellular NOT INCLUDED LAN Connection PREFERRED Connect the ethernet cable to the SmartHub and to the network router Cellular Connection NOT INCLUDED Connect a non password protected 3G 4G dongle to the SmartHub Step 6 Connect the power adapter into the SmartHub and then to the power outlet Note The power outlet needs to be a backed up so the SmartHub will still work when there is no grid ...

Page 53: ... near the installed EverVolt 3 Run a CAT5 6 cable from the SmartHub to the PLC 4 Place the second PLC next to the customer s router 5 Run a CAT5 6 from the PLC to the customer s router 6 For full installation instructions refer to Quick Start booklet located in the PLC box Run a CAT5 6 cable from the RJ45 router to the RJ45 SmartHub connector Ethernet Powerline Adapter PLC 1 Ensure PLC power suppl...

Page 54: ...e then click the Add button Step 3 Complete the all required fields denoted by then click Save button at the bottom of the page Note To display this site on Google Maps click the Get GPS Location button after filling in the address Step 4 Go to www evervoltportal com directly Or in the website menu select Profile Mgmt Data Loggers to go to the Data Logger List page then click the Add button Step 5...

Page 55: ...rd Energy Comparison The homeowner will have the ability to change the operating mode via the smartphone app The homeowner must be trained on what changes can be made as incorrect or random changes can break a working installation Step 8 Go to www evervoltportal com directly Or in the website menu select Account Mgmt Accounts to go to the Account list page then click the Add button Step 9 Complete...

Page 56: ...g USB 2 0 Type A 8G Flash Drive Included POWER Power Supply Input 12Vdc 2Adc Power Consumption 9 to 36Vdc 5W Typical MECHANICAL DATA Dimensions WxHxL 99x28x147mm 3 9x1 1x5 8in Weight 0 17kg 0 37lb Installation Method Wall mount Protection Rating IP20 Indoor Use Only Operating Temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 0 to 95 RH non condensing Storage Temperature 20 to 80 C 4 to 176 F 0 to 95 RH non conden...

Page 57: ... 4 Turn ON the Main Switch located on the left side of the inverter 5 If the inverter has PV DC Coupled EverVolt Only or GRID input then the system will automatically start If only battery starts the inverter press the Enter button for seven seconds until two beeps are heard The system will boot up in under sixty seconds 6 After three minutes check Load Output Voltage on the inverter POWER INFORMA...

Page 58: ...ee connections a Power 5 VDC plug into the essential loads b Communication cable SmartHub RS485 to Inverter RS 485 S c Ethernet cable from your internet source to the SmartHub or wifi connection Step 3 Confirm indicators are blinking on SmartHub USB Step 4 Confirm Inverter Main Screen shows connection to SmartHub See images below Operational Testing Indicates the connection the the SmartHub ...

Page 59: ...ivity Options Maintenance Cleaning Service Troubleshooting Installing and Replacing Additional Batteries Specifications Grid Support Parameters UL1741SA EverVolt Limited Warranty 12 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Battery Enclosure Cover Install the battery enclosure cover by bolting the six mounting points down Make sure each bolt has a star washer Inverter Access Door Secure inverter access door usin...

Page 60: ...ts of four function keys and an LCD screen The display panel will be used to manage and monitor the system ICON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Enter Confirm the selection in setting mode or enter setting mode ESC Exit Exits setting mode Left Go to previous page move or decreasing all Number Right Go to next page move to increase all Number ...

Page 61: ... 6 Check Load AC output voltage L L 240 VAC L N 120 VAC Step 7 Turn on Load Breaker in the distribution box Operation and Display Panel To Start Up Equipment Overview How to Turn the System On Grid tied Step 1 Check that the cables are properly connected Step 2 Turn ON External Solar by disabling Solar PV Rapid Shutdown if installed Step 3 Turn ON a AC Grid Breaker b Battery Breaker c DC Coupled o...

Page 62: ...ht away if the batteries SoC is not high enough In that case 1 reduce the essential load or 2 wait for either the grid voltage to return or for enough solar power and battery SoC to operate the essential loads again Operation and Display Panel 1 Check that cables are properly connected 2 Turn ON External Solar by disabling Solar PV Rapid Shutdown If installed 3 Turn ON a AC Grid Breaker b Battery ...

Page 63: ...off the battery breaker located inside the Distribution Box behind the thumb screw latched access door 4 DC Coupled only Turn off the PV Switch located outside the inverter enclosure on the left side 5 Turn off all AC breakers located inside the Distribution Box behind the thumb screw latched access door 6 Allow five minutes for all sources of supply to discharge 7 Check that AC and DC voltages ar...

Page 64: ... will display three different pages Power Flows Power Information and System Settings Use the or keys to toggle between the various pages The screen will default to the Power Flows page Power Flow Page w Load Output Power Information Page Power Flow Page w AC Couple Input System Settings Page ...

Page 65: ...65 Installation Manual Operation and Display Panel ...

Page 66: ...s The inverter has six modes of operation for backup residential and time of use Each mode assumes a set of conditions and prioritizes the consumption of PV Grid or batteries accordingly to optimize energy flow Operation and Display Panel ...

Page 67: ...panel use or keys to get to the System Setting Page System settings are divided into two parts Mode and Time Setting Click to enter the System Setting Page and click ESC to exit Step 1 In the System Setting Page press twice to enter the page to select Mode ...

Page 68: ...e the number and then to set it Once the value for the last time field is set press the key Operation and Display Panel Step 4 Settings are being updated Please wait for next message Step 5 Press any key and manually restart with the main switch located on the left side of the inverter If you get a setting fail message press any key Please re turn on the main switch and re setting the mode again I...

Page 69: ...and then press The date format is DD MM YYYY and the time format is hh mm ss Use the key to toggle between the date fields and the or keys to select the values Once the value for the last date field is set press the key You will then be prompted to enter the password YEAR RANGE MONTH RANGE DAY RANGE HOUR RANGE MINUTE RANGE SECOND RANGE 2010 to 2100 1 to 12 1 to 31 0 to 23 0 to 59 0 to 59 Operation...

Page 70: ...es and select Panasonic and press to select it Press any key and manually restart with the main switch located on the left side of the inverter Step 2 Use the or keys to select Battery Type and to select it Operation and Display Panel Change battery type to Panasonic Panasonic ...

Page 71: ...asure and make sure the impedance of L1 L2 and N relative to ground and to each other should be an open circuit 5 Turn the inverter off then back on If the error remains contact your installer 11 DC DC Current Sensor fault None 1 Turn the inverter off and then back on using the main switch 2 If the error remains contact your installer 13 PV Current Sensor fault None 14 EEPROM read failure None 15 ...

Page 72: ...ck the battery BMS errors and the wiring 3 Turn the inverter off and then back on using the main switch 4 If the error remains contact your installer On the Power Flows Page the icon will flash when there is a warning Below are the warning codes and their solutions CODE WARNING ICON SOLUTION 53 Stacking Canbus communication error 1 Turn the inverter off using the main switch and check the canbus c...

Page 73: ...are two PCB boards 1 Left side Communication board is used for parallel and display communication 2 Right side External RS485 board is used for primary RS485 communicated with battery and secondary RS485 communicated with application software HEMS unit C o m m u n i c a t i o n b o a r d E x t e r n a l R S 4 8 5 b o a r d Communication Board External RS485 board 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 74: ...CRIPTION REMARKS 1 AUX PORT FOR GENERATION FUNCTION 2 EXTERNAL DISPLAY PORT FOR H100 H200 CABINET USE 3 PARALLELED COMMUNICATION PORT FOR INVERTER PARALLELED FUNCTION 4 BOOT LOAD AND COMMUNICATION JUMPER FIRMWARE UPDATE ONLY 5 USB PORT INSTALLER USE PARAMETER CHANGES 6 RS 485 SECONDARY FOR DATA LOGGER USE REMOTE CONTROL USE 7 RS 485 PRIMARY FOR BMS USE U S B T Y P E B U S B T Y P E A USB Type B US...

Page 75: ...per pins on Tx 2 and Rx 2 Step 4 The inverter needs to connect the power either choices PV Battery or Grid Then use the application software setting your parameters Configuring the Hardware U S B p o r t T x 1 R x 1 T x 2 R x 2 Tx 1 Rx 1 Tx 2 Rx 2 UBS port ...

Page 76: ...76 Installation Manual Configuring the Hardware PV INPUT IS ONLY USED FOR EVERVOLT DC COUPLED SYSTEM ...

Page 77: ... TERMINALS 240V 120V 60HZ SPLIT PHASE SYSTEM USA Grid and Load Terminals L1 L2 N GND Black Red White Green 240V 120V 60HZ SPLI T PH A SE SY STEM U SA L1 L1 L2 L2 GND N N L1 N L2 GND 120V 120V 240V 120V 120V 240V Grid Terminals Load Terminals ...

Page 78: ...cted to bond the neutral and ground at the main electrical panel Generator Sizing Available generator power may be limited by ratings for circuit breakers and or generator connectors The maximum allowed AC circuit breaker size is 40A The generator should be sized to provide enough power and current for all loads The minimum recommended generator wattage is 6 25kW because many generators may not be...

Page 79: ...tor Optional Package Contents Component check list Item Component Picture Amount Unit Remark 1 Magnetic Relay 1 Set 2 Thermal Relay 1 Set 3 Generator power Wire 10 AWG 1 Set 4 Control Wire 1 Set 5 String Wire 2 Set 6 Zip tie 3 Set ...

Page 80: ...80 Installation Manual Generator Optional Wiring diagram for generator application The wiring of the D05 with Magnetic contactor for generator application are shown below ...

Page 81: ...tion Manual Generator Optional Generator Installation Step 1 Combine the Magnetic Relay and Thermal Relay by using the screwdriver as follow picture red mark Step 2 Install the Magnetic contector on the rail Rail ...

Page 82: ...82 Installation Manual Generator Optional Step 4 Connect the control wire UNIT CONDITION 12VDC SOURCE DRY CONTACT Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered 0 Vdc Open Step 3 Connect the power wire ...

Page 83: ...83 Installation Manual Step 5 Install the Generator wire ...

Page 84: ...ed 12Vdc power supply and can supply up to 0 25A The Relay AUX terminals are dry contacts with no voltage and can conduct up to 7A and up to 250Vac Function Signal Description Power On Grid Available Battery voltage Battery cut off discharge voltage 0 Vdc Open Battery voltage Battery re discharging voltage 0 Vdc Open Grid Unavailable Battery voltage Battery cut off discharge voltage 12 Vdc Close B...

Page 85: ...85 Installation Manual Internet Connectivity Options 17 INTERNET CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS Approved cell modem options Any LTE Broadband Router with Ethernet ports ...

Page 86: ...86 Installation Manual Internet Connectivity Options Typical PLC Options PLC INCLUDED WITH EVERY EVERVOLT SYSTEM ...

Page 87: ...rules must be observed 1 All AC breakers must be sized for 40A or less and 2 All wiring must be sized for 40A or more NOTES EverVolt has L1 and L2 connections for two AC input sources although it can only accept one source at a time The inverter has separate neutral connections for grid input generator input and output These are electrically common The distribution box is both an input conduit box...

Page 88: ...ATTERY DISCONNECT and all AC breakers located inside the Distribution Box behind the thumb screw latched access door To enable Lock Out Tag Out per the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace NFPA 70E and the Standard for Workplace Electrical Safety CSA Z462 put a lock on the lockable access door WARNING These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only To reduce the ris...

Page 89: ...as given in Replacement Battery Information sheet in the box with the Replacement Battery ies This is accomplished by charging or discharging the battery until SoC on Dashboard matches the SoC on the Replacement Battery Information sheet The battery will continue to operate until it reaches the desired SoC Since the rate at which the battery can charge or discharge is governed by the loads it can ...

Page 90: ...h enough to get a good hold on it WARNING Proper disposal of lithium ion battery ies is required Contact the battery manufacturer for further instruction on how to dispose of batteries Within every city the Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ local ordinance that is responsible for the disposal of hazardous waste will need to be contacted The customer cannot keep the old lithium ion battery ies beca...

Page 91: ...dditional Batteries To make the battery parallel connection use either Polaris Connectors from your local electrical store or Bay Marine BusBar Dual 4 Post Power Distribution Block 3 8 3 8 available on Amazon Example Diagram of Stacking the DC Systems ...

Page 92: ... 120V 3 L L 240V 3 Total harmonic distortion THD at rated power 5 Power Factor 99 AC INPUT FROM GRID GRID SUPPORT AC Input Voltage Limits Bypass L L 180 to 280V 240 V nominal Automatic Transfer Relay Rating Typical Transfer Time 48A 20ms AC Input Frequency Range Bypass 55 to 65 Hz AC OUTPUT TO GRID Output Power Continuous 25 C 5000W Grid Sell Current Range Depending On Operation Mode 0 to 24A Low ...

Page 93: ...ces STANDARD COMPLIANCE Safety UL9540 UL1973 UL1741SA CSA 22 2 Grid Connection Standards IEEE 1547A IEEE 1547 1 Emissions FCC part15 class B Standards Rule 21 HECO Specifications AC OUTPUT TO LOAD WITH GRID ABSENT WITH GRID PRESENT Output Power Continuous 25 C 5500W 7000W Overload 40 20 5 1sec 25 C 240V 5500 6500 7500W 9600 W Overload 40 5 1sec 25 C 120V 2750 3250 3750W Rated Output Current RMS 23...

Page 94: ... Standards Rule 21 HECO EFFICIENCY Peak Battery to Grid 94 7 System Standby Power 20W System Idle Power 8W AC INPUT FROM GRID GRID SUPPORT Automatic Transfer Power Rating Typical Transfer Time 7000W 20ms Input Voltage Range L L 180 to 280V 240V nominal Input Frequency Range 45 to 54 9Hz 55 to 65Hz AC OUTPUT TO GRID GRID SUPPORT Output Power Continuous 25 C 5000W Grid Feed In Current Range 0 to 24A...

Page 95: ...ange is between 120Vac and 168Vac LV3 V 50 1 5 sec Trip time when the voltage is below 120Vac PARAMETER RATING DESCRIPTION VDC op 120 500V Max input voltage VDC mppt 250 430V Maximum power point track range VDC start 150V Min start voltage IDC max 13A 13A DC input current rating for each string PARAMETER RATING DESCRIPTION Vnom L N 120V Nominal Voltage L N if neutral available Vnom L L 240V Nomina...

Page 96: ...tive Power Production Capacitive Overexcited Qunder ind max 3 57 VA Maximum Rated Reactive Power Absorption Inductive Underexcited VAslope max 148 VA V Maximum slope of power over voltage Dmin Dmax 235 240V Deadband range V Frequency Ride Through Power Factor Volt VAr Q V FREQUENCY ZONE ZONE LIMITS Hz TRIP TIME DESCRIPTION HF2 F 62 0 166 sec Trip time when the frequency is above 62Hz HF1 60 5 F 62...

Page 97: ...Y DESCRIPTION Normal Operating Soft Start 1 Irate sec 1 Irate sec 50 Irate sec 50 Irate sec 3 3 Percentage of nominal generated power per second Percentage of nominal generated power per second for the first time startup Power Ramp Rate Grid Support Parameters ...

Page 98: ...x xx with colons between every two characters For example if the LAN MAC is 40D63C031E86 it should be entered as 40 D6 3C 03 1E 86 Step 3 If the SmartHub is connected to the router via a LAN connection make sure the RJ45 cable is properly connected to the data logger and router The WAN led indicator should be green Step 4 If the SmartHub is connected to a WiFi network make sure that it is still pr...

Page 99: ...tions battery storage All Rights Reserved 2020 COPYRIGHT Panasonic Corporation Specifications are subject to change without notice Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America Two Riverfront Plaza 5th Floor Newark NJ 07102 panasonicevervoltsupport us panasonic com RS20294BRO r7 ...

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