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Page 1: ...MANUAL Power Storage DC 8 0 10 0 EN...

Page 2: ...right to make technical changes to improve the device or increase its safety standard These changes do not require a separate notification Responsible content editor RCT Power GmbH In this user manual...

Page 3: ...rotective Conductor Connection 18 5 7 Connection Power Switch 18 5 8 Connection Power Sensor 20 6 COMMUNICATION PORTS 21 6 1 I O circuit board 21 6 1 1 RS485 X102 Interface 22 6 1 2 Multifunction rela...

Page 4: ...nt 82 8 1 2 Power reduction using a ripple control receiver 83 8 2 Multifunction Relay 84 8 2 1 Multifunction Relay deployed in Load mode 84 8 2 2 Multifunction Relay deployed in Alarm mode 84 8 3 Con...

Page 5: ...read the documents supplied with the product carefully and follow the instructions and device information to avoid material damage and personal injury Keep this manual in a safe place for future refer...

Page 6: ...anty conditions are enclosed with the device No further warranty claims can be derived from this document 1 2 Explanation of Symbols and References It is important to follow the references in the manu...

Page 7: ...and the technical functionality of an inverter They are familiar with lithium iron phosphate LiFeP04 accumulators They have read and understood the documents shipped with the unit They know and use th...

Page 8: ...rge and then check the voltage with a suitable measurement device Ensure that other persons stay away from cables and internal components Risk of injury due to electric shock Installation service and...

Page 9: ...e is considered a misuse RCT Power GmbH is not liable for damages resulting from misuse of the device Any misuse terminates the warranty guarantee and general legal liability of the manufacturer Fig 3...

Page 10: ...tely if you notice any damage to the packaging or the Power Storage DC Your specialist dealer will be happy to assist you if necessary Do not install wire or operate the Power Storage DC if any damage...

Page 11: ...Switch is in position 1 Turning switch to position 0 shuts down the inverter 5 DC connectors Two separate Solar generator inputs A B Connector Plug Type Weidm ller WM4 6 LAN RJ45 RJ45 socket for conn...

Page 12: ...evice is put into operation After disconnecting the electrical connections wait a minimum of 10 minutes before opening the unit DC and AC voltage is present in the cables and inner parts of the invert...

Page 13: ...area subject to explosion hazards Keep away from flammable materials The inverter must be protected from dust snow rain and direct thermal radiation e g solar radiation central heating radiators etc T...

Page 14: ...verters must not be mounted on top of each other Installation in a closed cabinet is prohibited Ensure sufficient air convection for the inverter Overheating of the inverter due to poor cooling will r...

Page 15: ...cedure Mount the wall bracket as shown left Use at least 3 screws 6 8mm 3 washers outside min 18mm and the appropriate dowels Loosen the inverter s left and right sided locking screws at the top Hook...

Page 16: ...onnector type Weidm ller WM4 e LAN RJ45 RJ45 socket for connection to router LAN f Connection area additional communication Cable entry for the communication connections on the I O curcuit board see s...

Page 17: ...ax 25A Required cable AWG 24 8 Remove the inverter cover and identify the AC terminal block see Fig 5 1 Loosen the cable gland of the AC cable duct Carefully remove the cable insulation Make sure that...

Page 18: ...d must be disconnected before carrying out any electrical work on the inverter To disconnect the solar generator voltage turn the DC switch on the inverter to the position 0 To disconnect the battery...

Page 19: ...influences the functionality of the connector system over the intended period of use It is therefore essential to avoid contamination during the connector assembly and installation The voltage in the...

Page 20: ...that the contact snaps into place audibly with a click Check that the connection has snapped in correctly with a slight pull on the cable Conductor cable screw connection Turn connector plug in screw...

Page 21: ...h needs to be set to 0 and AC on the inverter is disconnected by the main switch or by the fuse The battery input of the Power Storage DC is then connected to the battery output of the Power Battery M...

Page 22: ...C voltage source This voltage can result in electric arcs if the DC connectors are pulled under load Electric arcs can cause severe electric shocks or burns Procedure Step Description 1 Turn the DC lo...

Page 23: ...en the RCT Power Switch is used with a battery system The RCT Power Switch in conjunction with the battery system ensures that your household loads continue to be supplied in the event of a power fail...

Page 24: ...9 Procedure Disconnect voltage sources see section 5 5 Install the Power Switch in the house junction box or nearby For more information on installing the Power Switch refer to the Power Switch manual...

Page 25: ...nitoring Put the power sensor in the house junction box Connect the three current sensors to the phases L1 L2 and L3 in the house junction box The sequence and installation direction do not have to be...

Page 26: ...ential free relay contacts 4 X103 Digital in outputs S0 signals max input 24V max output 5 V 10 mA Connection of the communication interfaces Step Description 1 Disconnect voltage sources see section...

Page 27: ...ig 6 3 Connection of data logger 6 1 2 Multifunction relay X100 Interface Application The multifunction relay can be configured in two ways I 1 1 As an alarm relay In the event of an inverter fault th...

Page 28: ...ceiver 6 1 4 Digital Inputs and Outputs X103 Interface Application I 1 1 Standard use case for input signals is the connection of an electricity meter with S0 output I 1 2 Standard use case for an out...

Page 29: ...addition to communication over a Wi Fi network Communication over Ethernet requires a network cable of Cat5e or higher standard The Power Storage DC is connected to the network device usually a netwo...

Page 30: ...nsor Power Sensor communication port Power Switch Power Switch communication port Fig 6 7 Overview of RJ45 connections Connecting the RJ45 interfaces Step Description 1 Disconnect voltage sources see...

Page 31: ...s must have been completed before the inverter can be commissioned and operated The Inverter is mounted see section 4 2 The inverter is connected to the public grid AC see section 5 2 The PV modules a...

Page 32: ...lready integrated into an existing Wi Fi network connect to this network 3 The first time you connect a mobile device to the inverter s wireless network you are required to authenticate with a passwor...

Page 33: ...e inverter see 7 1 2 2 Press the Settings icon 3 Press on the word Login in the centre of the screen A Login prompt is displayed Enter the installer password and press OK to enter the configuration op...

Page 34: ...tap on DEVICE Settings Device settings 2 Enter the desired values for External power reduction based on solar plant peak power 0 1 and Solar plant peak power Wp Please ensure that you confirm your en...

Page 35: ...n connects to the battery Current sensors are then being tuned in The Inverter will then reset and store the settings Battery calibration will start This can take several hours Power from the mains mi...

Page 36: ...VICE Settings Device settings scroll down on screen Power Sensor tuning scroll down on screen 3 Unselect Current sensors are tuned by removing the tick mark 4 The device will briefly turn off and atte...

Page 37: ...tem determines the Battery SOC target value taking into account the parameters and specifications of the solar system installation Constant The battery system attempts to charge the battery to the val...

Page 38: ...riggered Default setting 0 05 Battery calibration interval days The period of time after which the next battery calibration is initiated Default setting 30 Next battery calibration Date of the next st...

Page 39: ...SETTINGS and wait while the network settings load 5 Select the radio button Connection to Wi Fi network and press the SCAN button The available Wi Fi networks will appear in the drop down list Some An...

Page 40: ...a tick mark in the Show extended parameters box Drop down selection lists for the following parameters are available Encryption Method default WPA2PSK Encryption Algorithm default AES and Network Mode...

Page 41: ...the IP address assigned by your home network The inverter is now registered in your home network 13 Connect your Android device to your home network Launch the RCT Power APP again In the NETWORK menu...

Page 42: ...he home network router see 6 2 Step Description 1 Establish connection to the inverter see 7 1 2 2 Press the Settings Icon 3 A Login prompt is displayed Enter the password and press OK to enter the co...

Page 43: ...LCD display of the inverter will show the IP address assigned by your home network The inverter is now registered in your home network 9 Connect your Android device to your home network Launch the RCT...

Page 44: ...The connection from a mobile device to the inverter network is encrypted The configuration of the VPN can however be more complex than port forwarding 7 1 10 1 Remote access via a FRITZ Box with port...

Page 45: ...rmit Access DynDNS Activate Use DynDNS by setting a tick mark 3 Check the drop down list for available DynDNS providers 4 For our example we have selected the provider selfhost de They offer a basic f...

Page 46: ...nd confirm with a click on Apply 7 Go to Home Network Network and find your inverter in the Network Connections section Click on the symbol with the pencil to set up a static IP address for your inver...

Page 47: ...This is required because the Fritz Box will be responsible for the port forwarding The inverter communicates over Port 8899 If the router receives requests on Port 8899 it will forward these to the i...

Page 48: ...43 9 Click on Add Device for Sharing 10 Locate your inverter in the Device dropdown list Power Storage PS6 RBO Power Storage PS6 RBO...

Page 49: ...nfigure the Port sharing Application Other application Name Free choice just for naming purposes Protocol TCP Port an Ger t 8899 Port requested externally IPv4 8899 Confirm selection with OK 12 Click...

Page 50: ...y to confirm the newly configured Port sharing 14 This completes the installation The inverter can now be remotely accessed over an internet connection using the RCT Power App and the DynDNS URL or th...

Page 51: ...your router correctly contact the network administrator One of the following conditions must be met The router supports port forwarding and connects to the internet using a fixed IP address assigned...

Page 52: ...he user interface of your Fritz Box Enter fritz box or the IP address of the Fritz Box into the URL address box 192 168 1 1 or 192 168 178 1 are commonly used addresses 2 In the router interface navig...

Page 53: ...Fritz Account 5 Setting up the MyFRITZ Account If a new account setup was requested MyFRITZ will send a registration conformation email to the address entered in the router interface Open this note ch...

Page 54: ...te your MyFRITZ Account You have the option to assign a password during the registration steps 7 You can use your registered email address and password to access your MyFritz Account in the router use...

Page 55: ...own below 9 Log in to the Fritz Box with your credentials 10 Notice If you do not assign a name to your FRITZ Box the access URL address will contain a randomly created character string before myfritz...

Page 56: ...Box will be responsible for the port forwarding The inverter communicates over Port 8899 If the router receives requests on Port 8899 it will forward these to the inverter The static IP address of the...

Page 57: ...52 12 Click on Add Device for Sharing 13 Locate your inverter in the Device dropdown list Power Storage PS6 RBO Power Storage PS6 RBO...

Page 58: ...nfigure the Port sharing Application Other application Name Free choice just for naming purposes Protocol TCP Port an Ger t 8899 Port requested externally IPv4 8899 Confirm selection with OK 15 Click...

Page 59: ...remotely accessed over an internet connection using the RCT Power App You can find the URL address under the section Internet MyFRITZ Account Open the RCT Power App go to NETWORK add the URL address i...

Page 60: ...n this case the router can be accessed with the known static IP address The router supports port forwarding and connects to the Internet using a dynamic IP address assigned by the Internet Service Pro...

Page 61: ...ld be to set up one user for the owner and one for service personnel The access for service personnel can then be switched on off independently from the owner access Configuration steps 1 to 6 have to...

Page 62: ...ture reference In the Rights section activate VPN All other rights should be deactivated Click on Apply Remote access for individual users can be controlled with the Checkbox User account enabled An e...

Page 63: ...r mobile devices The VPN settings can be called up at any time if changes are required Go into the User account edit mode and click on Show VPN Settings The FRITZ Box is now configured for VPN access...

Page 64: ...9 0 Stock Version In other versions and also depending on the device manufacturer the menu and settings descriptions might differ Go to Settings Network Connection Tap on VPN to change these settings...

Page 65: ...esponding VPN configuration dialog fields see5 You have made a note of the password during the user account setup see 3 We have named the VPN profile for this example Fritz After you press SAVE the pr...

Page 66: ...FRITZ Box is indicated by a Key symbol in the status bar of the device The status in the VPN settings section of the mobile device has changed to Connected The RCT Power App can now access the inverte...

Page 67: ...tings Tap on DISCONNECT to end the VPN connection 9 Tip There are several Apps available in the Play Store e g VPN Shortcut that allow for accessing the VPN connection directly from the homescreen Usi...

Page 68: ...63 10 These are the steps for the VPN configuration under Apple iOS Open Settings in your iOS device 11 Select General VPN Add VPN...

Page 69: ...64 12 Enter the required VPN data in the corresponding fields Refer to 5 for details 13 Consider these settings Set User Authentication to None Set Use Certificate to inactive Set Proxy to Off...

Page 70: ...65 14 Complete the configuration...

Page 71: ...ller Area Login please use the installer password Please note The Installer Area of the RCT Power APP marked in red in section 7 2 1 must only be accessed and operated by qualified personnel 7 2 1 Ove...

Page 72: ...re version serial number or the select country specific norm file 7 2 2 3 2 Measured values Use to display all system measurement information 7 2 2 3 2 1 AC Use to display all AC connection specific r...

Page 73: ...on Installer Area Use to configure Ripple Control Signal receiver Pre configured according German EEG 7 2 2 3 3 3 Normative parameters Installer Area Use to view and change the country specific parame...

Page 74: ...update of the inverter software represents a certain risk Only update if it is essential to do so You can find a detailed description under section 8 8 Software updates for inverter and battery You ca...

Page 75: ...passive inverter and battery are in idle mode Pbat charge The Battery is charging Pbat discharge The Battery is discharging Battery disconnected The Battery is not linked or has no connection Battery...

Page 76: ...check Checking grid status Island Inverter is not connected to the grid Island sync The Inverter is checking the grid quality to switch from island to normal operation mode and connects seamlessly Sta...

Page 77: ...note Some of the data records are not available for all inverter types 7 4 1 Abbreviations of the individual data records and their definitions 7 4 1 1 Data records Day Recorded are 5 minute averages...

Page 78: ...he daily values in the specified period Values can be recorded covering a period of up to 11 years 7 4 1 3 Data records Year and Total Recorded are monthly annual values in the specified period Values...

Page 79: ...lication The results can be used for accounting purposes with the tax office or to visualise system performance Procedure Step Description 1 Launch RCT Power APP and establish connection to the invert...

Page 80: ...our data export period A calendar date selection window will open Tap on the desired date and confirm selection by pressing OK Now touch the date shown after to to select the end date for your data ex...

Page 81: ...ending on the amount of data and the time period selected it may take several hours until the download completes Adapt the selection of data sets and time periods accordingly to reduce the download ti...

Page 82: ...rocessing Select your preferred e mail app to send the file to the desired address which can be your own You can also process the file on your Smartphone Tablet if an adequate application is installed...

Page 83: ...ows 1 Open MS Excel go to File Open and browse for the text file you want to import Once the file has been located select and confirm by clicking Open The Text Import Wizard will open Ensure that the...

Page 84: ...4 In the advanced import settings dialogue box select decimal point for Decimal separator and inverted comma for Thousands separator Remove the tick mark for Trailing minus for negative numbers Confi...

Page 85: ...80 5 Clicking OK in the Import data dialog box completes the file import The imported data can now be further processed in MS Excel...

Page 86: ...81 8 Configuration 8 1 Power reduction There are 2 options for power reduction Dynamic power reduction at the house connection point Power reduction using a ripple control receiver...

Page 87: ...iguration using the RCT Power APP Launch the RCT Power APP and continue to DEVICE Settings Device settings Please note If your system contains several devices you must the enter peak power of the comb...

Page 88: ...K1 as decimal code K1 2 0 Delay for new K4 K1 data s Delay in the power reduction when the relay status changes The device is preconfigured with the following power values K4 K3 K2 K1 Max Active Power...

Page 89: ...hed to the inverter s memory It is therefore essential to press FLASH to confirm your settings changes They will otherwise be lost when the inverter is switched off 8 2 2 Multifunction Relay deployed...

Page 90: ...ncy Stop Switch Inputs X103 on the I O board can be used to disable the inverter remotely Commissioning Wiring Connect the cables of the ripple control receiver to the terminals X103 on the I O circui...

Page 91: ...the I O circuit board Please configure the appropriate pulse ratio of the solar display in the RCT Power APP The recommended pulse ratio is between 1000 and 5000 pulses kWh Configuration using the AP...

Page 92: ...nstallation with RCT inverters Excess power generated by the Power Inverter can be stored in the battery via the Power Storage DC If the Power Storage DC is accessed via the RCT Power APP the generate...

Page 93: ...er kWh for SO signal on I O 1 and continue with DEVICE Settings Interfaces Digital I O s Digital I O 2 usage Output S0 grid power feed in Select 10000 for Number of impulses per kWh for SO signal on I...

Page 94: ...st be installed at the inverter output This meter is then connected to the S0 interface of the Power Storage DC Excess power generated by the third party inverters can be stored in the battery via the...

Page 95: ...Storage DC is the main device of a solar system but the system also includes third party inverters it is required to adjust the peak power in all devices to the system solar plant peak power The sola...

Page 96: ...the manual The integration with a fixed IP address is to be preferred Configuring the home network router to assigning IP addresses automatically with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP can lead...

Page 97: ...r Storage 2 Press the settings icon 3 Tap on LOGIN Enter the password in the dialogue box and press OK to enter the configuration options screen Login Customer Area password Please use the installer p...

Page 98: ...network Connect your device to your home network to obtain a valid IP address see section 7 1 8 and 7 1 9 If you are connecting your device to the home network using a network switch obtain the IP add...

Page 99: ...want to integrate into the system 2 Press the settings icon 3 Tap on LOGIN Enter the password in the dialogue box and press OK to enter the configuration options screen Login Customer Area password Pl...

Page 100: ...n IP address automatically to OFF position and tap FINISH An IP address of 0 0 0 0 usually indicates that a device is not connected to a TCP IP network Connect your device to your home network to obta...

Page 101: ...peak power and power reduction factor can only be set in the Master device The values specified in the Slave devices will be overwritten by the Master device settings When the Master device is access...

Page 102: ...ystem view GRAPHIC Example System view TABULAR The inverter display indicates if the inverter is used as a Master or a Slave device by adding an additional letter after the IP address S for Slave and...

Page 103: ...and establish a connection to your Master device 2 Press the settings icon 3 Tap on LOGIN Enter the password in the dialogue box and press OK to enter the configuration options screen Login Customer...

Page 104: ...owing procedure Please perform a software update for both the Power Storage and the Power Battery before each extension of the battery stacks Please ensure that before you expand the battery the SOC t...

Page 105: ...ed for this process step is approx 2 3 hours depending on the initial state of charge The first step can be started by the end consumer thus avoiding idle time for the installer on site Step Descripti...

Page 106: ...lly discharge to a SOC of 50 6 After the discharge process has completed the system is held in the state SOC 50 50 The following process steps should be carried out by a qualified technician if possib...

Page 107: ...nsation mode after the calibration has completed Then press FINISH to complete the process After the system has returned to compensation mode immediately switch off the battery and inverter DC switch...

Page 108: ...he new modules to the latest software version This is indicated by the LED lights of the BMS master device which are flashing alternately between red and green After the software update has been compl...

Page 109: ...ion 6 The system will now begin calibration You can check progress in the RCT Power APP In the Menu ONLINE check the Battery Icon for the notification message charge calib and the SOC target value 100...

Page 110: ...o the house connection point Connections over distances of up to 500m are possible If it is not possible or unpractical to lay cables over this distance a radio transmitter 868 MHz frequency band can...

Page 111: ...configuration with or without radio module Please note that the inverter requires at least SW version 4464 to ensure correct functioning Launch the RCT Power APP Press the Settings icon Login with in...

Page 112: ...tual version XXXX The software version currently installed on the device your version XXXX If the two version numbers match the system is up to date Slaves connected via LAN can automatically receive...

Page 113: ...L3 occurred Error could be caused by grid interrup tion or problems with cabling of PV generator Please restart inverter If problem occurs permanent or very often please contact service BAT_OVERCURRE...

Page 114: ...feeding Ask grid provider about grid stability SW_ON_UMIN_L1 SW_ON_UMIN_L2 SW_ON_UMIN_L3 Your power storage continually monitors voltage level of grid before starting to feed in When the minimum perm...

Page 115: ...tact service TEMP_SINK1 Your power storage is designed to feed full power up to an ambient temperature of 40 C If heatsink temperatures exceed a specific threshold inverter reduces power Check ambient...

Page 116: ...ty can be assumed for errors or omissions RCT Power GmbH reserves the right to change the hardware and software features described in this manual at any time without prior notice Warranty or liability...

Page 117: ...ase 15 2 A 15 2 A Rated frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Frequency range 45 Hz 65 Hz Max switch on current 15 2 A 0 1ms Max fault current RMS 285 mA Rated AC voltage 230 V 400 V L1 L2 L3 N PE AC voltage range 18...

Page 118: ...ve Mean Sea Level Max relative humidity 5 85 non condensing Typical noise emission 35 dB Ambient temperature range 25 C 50 C 40 C at full load Type of installation Wall mounting Dimensions height x wi...

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