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Page 1: ... Manual FOR EVERVOLT AC COUPLED SYSTEMS Models EVAC 105 2 EverVolt Mini 5 7 kWh AC Coupled System EVAC 105 4 EverVolt Standard 11 4 kWh AC Coupled System EVAC 105 6 EverVolt Plus 17 1 kWh AC Coupled System V 110519 ...

Page 2: ...the latest specifications and manuals 2019 Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America All rights reserved All information in this document is subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights of Panasonic 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 ...

Page 3: ...ub 44 Disconnecting Remote Control of the PowerHub 46 9 Connecting the Internet Over Power PLC 47 10 System Types Quick Disconnect Terminals 48 11 Wiring Diagram 49 12 Operation and Display Panel 50 How to Turn the System On Grid tied 50 Starting the System Off Grid Black Start 51 How to Turn the System Off 52 LCD Screen Icons and Pages 53 13 Generator Optional 61 14 Configuring the Hardware 63 15...

Page 4: ...afety 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 Inverter 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 license...

Page 5: ... Do not disassemble this inverter yourself It contains no user serviceable parts Attempting to service this inverter yourself may cause a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void the warranty from the manufacturer WARNING To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that the wire is not undersized Do not operate the Inverter with damaged ...

Page 6: ...ts 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 Do not touch a leaked battery pack In case of a leak in the battery pack avoid contact Do not touch your eyes if accidental contact with leaky battery Do not expose to corrosive substances such as sea breeze steam or chemicals Do not install in humid p...

Page 7: ... smoke fire or explosion Do not directly solder the EverVolt This may result in damages heat generation smoke fire or explosion 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 at panasonicbatterystorage us panasonic c...

Page 8: ...essories 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 breakers fuses Install properly rated over current protection as part of the system installation To ensure optimal reli...

Page 9: ...ring the weight of the Inverter During use storage 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 o...

Page 10: ...nguishers Additional extinguishing media include water carbon dioxide or alcohol resistant foams In case of flooding Stay out of water if any part of the system or wiring is submerged If possible protect the system by finding and stopping the source of the water and pumping it away If submerged the whole system may need to be replaced Let the area dry completely before use In case of unusual noise...

Page 11: ...reversible chemical reaction UL9540 1 1 These requirements cover energy storage systems that are intended to receive electric energy and then to store the energy in some form so that the energy storage system can provide electrical energy to loads or to the local area electric power system EPS up to the utility grid when needed The types of energy storage covered under this standard include electr...

Page 12: ...llation subject to approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction CSA 22 2 107 1 This Standard applies to AC and DC type power conversion equipment PCE that a is of dry or liquid filled construction b has a rated voltage not exceeding 1500 V c is for commercial industrial and residential indoor and outdoor use in nonhazardous locations in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code Pa...

Page 13: ...ON QTY Gloves Cotton glove with urethane coating 1 Pair Automatic Screwdriver Automatic 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 screw driver 1 Allen Wrench 4mm allen wrench needed for enclosure 1 ...

Page 14: ...e installation EverVolt also works with a CAT5 6 hardwired cable to the customer s internet router Cellular modem connectivity is an option that will be available in the future If interested please contact your sales representative for more information 3 System Placement a Placement of the physical system so that the batteries rest on the feet of the battery enclosure b a conduit between the batte...

Page 15: ...ischarge 6 Check that AC and DC voltages are at a safe level 7 Access to the wiring requires opening the access door using the thumb screw and removing the four screws on the Inverter wire compartment cover To Start Up Equipment Overview 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 Breake...

Page 16: ...tion Manual 1 WHAT S IN THE BOX What s in the Box Parts Description 1 EverVolt 2 Inverter 3 Enclosure Mounting Bracket 4 PowerHub 5 Wood Screws 6 Self drilling Screws 7 Inverter Mounting Bracket Qty 1 1 1 1 6 6 2 ...

Page 17: ...RANCE TO THE SIDES AND 50CM 20 INCHES TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM of the unit for proper air circulation to dissipate heat The ambient temperature charging must be between 41 F and 122 F and discharging 14 F and 122 F 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 rat...

Page 18: ...18 Installation Manual Installing the Battery Enclosure 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 19: ...d ensure that the bracket is 59 above the ground Installing the Battery Enclosure 5 Determine what type of wall you re working with to use the appropriate amount of lag bolts Always consult with your local jurisdiction on specific building code requirements for mounting energy storage systems ...

Page 20: ...sure on the bracket and ensure that 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 ...

Page 21: ...t lines up with the amount of batteries 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 right side ...

Page 22: ...ack 69 25 Red 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 If the wires are too short please use 6 AWG top batteries 8 AWG bottom batteries 18 Sq 36 Please refer to the table below for more sizing information ...

Page 23: ...23 Installation Manual Installing the Battery Enclosure 11 Feed the positive wiring through the enclosure as shown in the picture below 12 6 AWG middle row bank 8 on the first row ...

Page 24: ...wer vent screws The ground cable connects 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 ...

Page 25: ...25 Installation Manual Installing the Battery Enclosure 15 The finished installation will resemble the image below ...

Page 26: ...on 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 8 INCHES OF CLEARANCE TO THE SIDES AND 50CM 20 INCHES TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE UNIT for proper air circulation to dissipate heat Before inverter placement see battery operating t...

Page 27: ...g The Inverter 1 Mount the backplate onto the wall using at least two screws one on each side of the backplate 2 Install the brackets on the inverter 197mm 7 8in 237mm 9 3in 394mm 15 5in 475mm 18 7in 505mm 20in 90mm 3 5in 30mm 1 2in ...

Page 28: ...ctions have been completed To remove the dead front cover use the following steps Reverse the steps to reinstall the dead front cover 3 Hang the inverter onto the backplate 1 Remove the screws from the dead front cover 2 Pull off the dead front cover 4 Secure the brackets to the wall using at least two screws one on each side of the inverter Mounting The Inverter ...

Page 29: ...use the recommended wire cable size Do not apply anti oxidant substance on battery terminals connections are made WARNINGS GRID LOAD BATTERY SIZE 8 AWG 8 AWG 2 AWG LENGTH Use 6ft cable If longer cable is needed make sure it is less than 16 ft Wire Cable Requirements Strip 15mm 0 6in off the AC wires and battery cables Notes Order of connections should be Grid Load then Battery Order of wire connec...

Page 30: ... grid is connected or not 5 GRID UTILITY CONNECTION GRID CONNECTION WIRING REQUIREMENTS GRID RATED POWER NOMINAL VOLTAGE WIRE SIZE Torque 5 kW 240 VAC 8 AWG 0 82 Nm AC GRID UTILITY TYPE USA 240V 120V SPLIT PHASE SYSTEM Split phase 240V 120V 60Hz Black White Red Green L1 N L2 PE 120V 120V 240Vac PE Grid Utility Connection There is an AC Grid circuit breaker in the distribution box This will ensure ...

Page 31: ...ons 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 Grid Utility Connection AC WIRE FOR GRID CONNECTION CONNECTING TO AC UTILITY TERMINAL ...

Page 32: ...display See fault table in this manual Some electricians or installers may be unfamiliar with DC wiring in a residential setting Make note of all relevant codes which 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 i...

Page 33: ...3 Installation Manual Connecting the Batteries Step 1 Make sure the inverter battery circuit breaker is OFF Battery Connection Charging Requirements Step 2 Make sure the battery pack ON OFF switch is OFF ...

Page 34: ...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 Battery Connection Charging Requirements ...

Page 35: ...5 Installation Manual Battery Connection Charging Requirements Connecting to Battery Terminals Connect the red cable to the positive battery terminal and the black cable to the negative battery terminal ...

Page 36: ... 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 occur WARNING Check positive and the negative terminals If the EverVolt is connected with reversed polar...

Page 37: ... other end of the supplied battery communication cable to upper outer battery RJ 45 connector labeled UP Battery Connection Charging Requirements Step 3 Connect the supplied battery communication cable to the inverter primary RS485 M connector ...

Page 38: ... cables starting with the M primary module from the LOW to HIGH with the Ethernet RJ 45 cables Up to 10 total modules may be string together one Primary and one to eleven Secondary Battery Connection Charging Requirements Step 5 Switch the S M slider switch to M position ...

Page 39: ...39 Installation Manual Step 7 On the one to eleven Secondary modules just connected confirm that the S M slider is in the S position Battery Connection Charging Requirements ...

Page 40: ...the 40A 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: ...erminals 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 Permission to Operate from their utility or local Authority Having Jurisdiction ESSENTIAL LOAD MAX POWER NOMINAL VOLTAGE WIRE SIZE Torque 5 5 kW 2 75 kW 240 VAC 120 VAC 10 AWG 10 AWG 0 6 ft lb 0 6 ...

Page 42: ... grid utility type How to Install Conductors into the Terminal Blocks Installation below shows the grid connection for reference Make sure to use proper terminal block connect grid to grid PV to PV and Load to Load 1 Put a screwdriver into the terminal insert the wire into the terminal and then remove the screwdriver PV Input terminals not used in AC Coupled EverVolt CAUTION Plug all PV Input term...

Page 43: ...re properly connected Misconnecting them will damage to this product Essential Load AC Output Connection L1 L2 N GND Black Red White Green 240V 120V 60HZ SPLIT PHASE SYSTEM USA L1 L1 L2 L2 GND N N L1 N L2 GND 120V 120V 240V 120V 120V 240V Grid Terminals Load Terminals ...

Page 44: ...allation install 15A 120V outlet next to PowerHub if one isn t within 4 ft away 4 Mount the PowerHub on the DIN rail until there is an audible click 5 Plug the power supply cable 120 VAC to 5 VDC ethernet cable RS485 and communications cable into the PowerHub 1 Begin by locating the PowerHub box that was shipped with the system 2 Locate the DIN rail and two bolts within the box ...

Page 45: ...45 Ethernet cable into the PowerHub Ethernet connector to give the PowerHub Internet access See section Internet Connectivity Options for more information on connecting the PowerHub to the Internet Connecting the PowerHub to the Internet All EverVolt systems ship with a PLC communications kit for simple installation EverVolt also works with a CAT5 6 hardwired cable to the customer s internet route...

Page 46: ...46 Installation Manual Installing the PowerHub Disconnecting Remote Control of the PowerHub 1 Unplug the PowerHub s 120 VAC to 5 VDC power supply ...

Page 47: ...e Connector PLC 2 Plug the first PLC into an outlet near the installed EverVolt 3 Run a CAT5 6 cable from the PowerHub 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 ...

Page 48: ...QUICK DISCONNECT TERMINALS 240V 120V 60HZ SPLIT PHASE SYSTEM USA System Types L1 L2 N GND Black Red White Green 240V 120V 60HZ SPLIT PHASE SYSTEM USA L1 L1 L2 L2 GND N N L1 N L2 GND 120V 120V 240V 120V 120V 240V Grid Terminals Load Terminals ...

Page 49: ...49 Installation Manual 11 SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring Diagram EVERVOLT MINI STANDARD PLUS ...

Page 50: ...ystem 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 How to Turn the System On Grid tied 1 Turn set the Grid Breaker and Battery Breaker to the on position Note AC grid switch needs to be switched swiftly IF it does not ca...

Page 51: ...ed to determine whether or not the batteries are in a state to be charged Batteries must be above 0 10 SoC blinking red to be charged If the batteries are blinking red they may not charge on the inverter you will then need an external power supply Note 2 the system will black start from PV automatically once there is enough solar power and battery SoC Note 3 the system will almost always manually ...

Page 52: ...l AC breakers 1 Make sure all the connections have been completed and properly installed 2 Turn set the PV Switch Grid Breaker and Battery Breaker to the on position 3 Turn on the Main Switch located on the left side of the inverter 4 Press the Enter Key for 3 seconds 5 Check Load AC output voltage L L 240 VAC L N 120 VAC 6 Turn on Load Breaker in the distribution box Enter Key Main Switch ...

Page 53: ... 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 54: ...54 Installation Manual Operation and Display Panel ...

Page 55: ...y cost Operate as Back up mode High electricity cost Operate as Residential mode 6 TOU with Batt Feed in Low electricity cost Operate as Back up mode High electricity cost Operate as residential mode and will feed in constant power back to the Grid The default feed in power is 3000W PRESET MODES PV USE PRIORITY LOAD PRIORITY CHARGE FROM FEED GRID FROM BATTERY DOD 1 Back up default Load Batt Grid P...

Page 56: ...Step 1 In the System Setting Page press twice to enter the page to select Mode Step 2 Use the or keys to toggle between modes and to select it Step 3 For modes Time of Use or Time of Use with Battery Feed in Grid Export enter the start end times for High Price Duration in 24 hour notation Use the or keys to change the number and then to set it Once the value for the last time field is set press th...

Page 57: ... then be prompted to enter the password 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 If still get a setting fail message please contact Panasonic YEAR RANGE MONTH RAN...

Page 58: ...ect to select Battery Type Step 2 Use the or keys to select Battery Type and to select it Step 3 Use the or keys to toggle between battery types 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 Operation and Display Panel ...

Page 59: ...pe is wrong None 1 Set the correct battery type according to the battery installed to the system 2 Turn the inverter off and then back on using the main switch 3 If the error remains contact your installer Error and Warning Definition 20190617 On the Power Flows Page the icon will flash when there is an error Below are the error codes and their solutions CODE FAULT EVENT ALARM ICON SOLUTION 01 DC ...

Page 60: ...em temperature is higher than 80 C System output lowered to 60 when the system temperature is higher than 85 C System output restored to 100 when the system temperature is lower than 70 C 25 RCMU test fault None 1 Turn the inverter off and then back on using the main switch 2 If the error remains contact your installer 26 Model setting fault None 1 Turn the inverter off and then back on using the ...

Page 61: ...d current for all loads The minimum recommended generator wattage is 6 25kW because many generators may not be able to maintain AC voltage or frequency for long periods of time if they are loaded more than 80 of rated capacity Please consult your Panasonic sales representative if you wish to charge your batteries with a generator Automatic Start Generator The inverter can provide a start signal to...

Page 62: ...e defined as 1 Generator Power Line 2 dry contact and 3 12VDC source and It could be used to remote control for external generator UNIT CONDITION 12 VDC SOURCE DRY CONTACT Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered 0 VDC Open Power On Grid Available 0 VDC Open 0 VDC Open Grid Unavailable 12 VDC Open 0 VDC Open Generator Optional ...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 BT Y P E A USB Type B USB...

Page 65: ... R x 2 Step 3 Please make sure the jumper 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 Tx 1 Rx 1 Tx 2 Rx 2 UBS port ...

Page 66: ...66 Installation Manual Configuring the Hardware ...

Page 67: ...e sure the PowerHub has three connections a Power 5 VDC plug into the essential loads b Communication cable PowerHub USB to RS 485 S c working internet connection Step 2 Confirm lights are blinking on USB connection and Inverter Main Screen shows Connection to PowerHub Indicates the Connection to the Control Hub ...

Page 68: ...68 Installation Manual Internet Connectivity Options Included PLC option ...

Page 69: ...ust 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 and an...

Page 70: ...r the Standard for Electical Safety in the Workplace NFPA 70E and the Standard for Workplace Electrical Safety CA Z462 WARNING These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Waking Up the Batteries Optio...

Page 71: ...tate of charge SoC matches the SoC 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 dischar...

Page 72: ...tery high enough to get a good hold on it WARNING Proper disposal of lithium ion battery ies is required Contact Panasonic 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 because the...

Page 73: ...V 3 Output Voltage Limits L L 180 to 280V 240V Nominal Total harmonic distortion THD at rated power 5 Power Factor 99 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 Ran...

Page 74: ...65 to 750 lbs Product dimensions H x W x D 24 2 x 42 5 x 10 Per enclosure IP degree of protection NEMA Type 1 IP20 Temperature Operating 20 to 55 C 0 C Min Startup Temp Storage 25 to 70 C 13 to 158 F Compliances UL 9540 UL1741SA CSA CS22 2 IEEE 1547A IEEE 1547 1 FCC Class B HECO EFFICIENCY Peak Battery to Grid 92 System Standby Power 20W System Idle Power 8W ...

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