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Operating manual 

SIQENS Ecoport 800 

Methanol Fuel Cell System 
24 V | 48 V 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Status: 02/2022 
Article: E-0800-24-S04 / E-0800-48-S04

 

Summary of Contents for E-0800-24-S04

Page 1: ...Operating manual SIQENS Ecoport 800 Methanol Fuel Cell System 24 V 48 V Status 02 2022 Article E 0800 24 S04 E 0800 48 S04...

Page 2: ...estions and other requests our sales team will be happy to assist you Technical Support Sales service siqens de sales siqens de 49 176 420 257 03 49 89 452 4463 136 Imprint 2022 SIQENS GmbH All rights...

Page 3: ...ata 9 3 3 Dimensions 10 3 4 Connections 11 3 5 Control Panel 12 4 Installation 13 4 1 Installing the mounting kit 15 4 2 Filling in the service fluid 16 4 3 Installing the supply and exhaust air 17 4...

Page 4: ...Operating manual 7 1 Storage and transport 45 7 1 1 Draining the service fluid 45 7 2 Disposal 45 X Appendix 46 X 1 Energy consumption during startup 46 X 2 Methanol specification 47 X 3 EG Decleratio...

Page 5: ...ing instructions Industrial methanol IMPCA 99 85 must be used for operation This may be purchased from SIQENS or chemical suppliers and distributors Methanol or methanol water mixtures that do not com...

Page 6: ...uld result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates information considered important but not haz...

Page 7: ...t must not be tilted when filled otherwise damage to the device may occur Improper use or improper connection to other electrical equipment may cause damage When connecting the power cables make sure...

Page 8: ...hot climates Store and transport upright Fuel cell cartridge intended for single use only Sale only to authorized persons over 18 years WARNING Methanol is highly flammable You can obtain methanol in...

Page 9: ...ore burning is felt Seek medical help immediately EXPLOSION Do not smoke near or around the batteries No open fire Danger of explosion in the vicinity of the battery BURNING Do not wear a bracelet or...

Page 10: ...ction is then transferred to the operator The Ecoport is not used according to the operating instructions The Ecoport is used beyond application areas specified in this document The user makes unautho...

Page 11: ...th up to 800W Serial plate The serial number of the Ecoport can be retrieved from the serial plate Keep the serial number at hand when contacting the SIQENS technical support X Version 1 Ecoport 800 2...

Page 12: ...rement 1 x Ventilation grille 100 mm 16 mm diameter 1 x Exhaust air adapter to connect to the outside Power connector to Ecoport Type Anderson Power SBE 80 1 x Installation instructions Ring cable lug...

Page 13: ...el at 7 m 45 dB A Exhaust temperature 65 C Compatible batteries Lithium Ion LiFePO4 Lead acid Lead gel AGM Recommended battery capacity min 2 kWh net 84 Ah 2 kWh net 42 Ah Dimensions L x W x H 770 x 3...

Page 14: ...SIQENS Ecoport 800 Product description Page 10 of 49 3 3 Dimensions Technical drawings STEP files and further installation documents are available under the following link www siqens de en docs...

Page 15: ...ir outlet 4 Valve for service fluid 5 Ventilation valve for service fluid 6 Connection to Control Panel Ethernet RJ 45 7 Signal plug for control via external switch 5 1 3 External input 8 Battery plug...

Page 16: ...ons at the Control Panel 1 Data port to connect the Ecoport 800 Ethernet RJ 45 2 Data port to connect to a local network or laptop Ethernet RJ 45 3 Wake Up from Sleep mode hold for 3 seconds 4 Signal...

Page 17: ...need to be met Solid non combustible and temperature resistant foundation Max inclination 10 towards all axes Protection from direct sunlight rain and atmospheric conditions Supply and exhaust air ro...

Page 18: ...lecting the installation location ensure that the permissible temperature range of 20 C to 50 C is not exceeded or undercut In order to ensure that the waste heat of the system reaches the outside the...

Page 19: ...ionally be fixed to a suitable base NOTICE Do not tilt the unit when installing the mounting brackets 1 Remove flange head screws Remove the 4 flange head screws Torx 30 next to the rubber feet 2 Inst...

Page 20: ...ted 10 when filled with service fluid 1 Insert the plugs Mount the aeration and ventilation plug onto the upper Ecoport valve With its opening facing upwards mount the connector plug onto the lower Ec...

Page 21: ...s and even death The Ecoport must never be operated without an exhaust system in a house or garage even if doors and windows are open The exhaust system must always have a connection to the outside 1...

Page 22: ...deal length 3 Mount the supply air pipe Put the thin corrugated metal pipe into the thicker one and mount both pipes on the adapters of the Ecoport and the opening By pulling you can adjust the pipes...

Page 23: ...nk above the level of the Ecoport Place the cartridge or tank with the opening facing upwards 1 Prepare the installation space Guide the tank supply line of the Ecoport through the prepared breakthrou...

Page 24: ...Installation Page 20 of 49 Stow the sealing cap safely for example in the barrel wrench bag 4 Connect the dispensing head Insert the dispensing head into the full cartridge by turning it clockwise Ch...

Page 25: ...dges Any difference regarding the filling level in the cartridges is automatically balanced out Please note that all tanks should be placed on even ground Make sure that no air is sucked into the syst...

Page 26: ...connected directly to the battery The SIQENS Ecoport 800 is available as a 24V or 48V version Please ensure that the nominal voltage of the battery matches the nominal voltage of your Ecoport Descrip...

Page 27: ...rt Insert the battery cable into the battery plug of the Ecoport Make sure that the cable is firmly seated and fully latched in place 2 Connect battery cable to battery The red contact of the battery...

Page 28: ...0 V 58 0 V Custom up to 30 0 V Up to 60 0 V Please note that voltages may vary depending on the cell type and manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s charging recommendations or contact SIQENS technica...

Page 29: ...cted to a battery the control panel automatically establishes a connection This requires no further input 2 Connect the LTE antennas To use SIQENS remote monitoring the two LTE antennas must be attach...

Page 30: ...ith nearly constant power 4 When the preset charging end voltage is reached or as soon as the external signal is no longer applied the cooling phase begins and the Ecoport returns to stand by Further...

Page 31: ...nal tank above the level of the Ecoport Place the cartridge or tank with the opening facing upwards 2 Connect the battery Insert the battery cable into the battery plug of the Ecoport The red contact...

Page 32: ...requires no further input Operating modes The Ecoport It can be started and stopped via three different operating modes Automatically via the battery voltage Manually through the control panel Via the...

Page 33: ...re predefined in the control panel for the end of charge voltage of different battery types You can manually assign other values via the control panel Battery type Charging end voltage 24 V 48 V Lithi...

Page 34: ...ready specified in the control panel Additional end charge voltages can be set by the user NOTICE Do not select the start voltage threshold too low Approx 200 Wh of electrical energy from the battery...

Page 35: ...d confirm your selection The Ecoport can be started as desired via the Home menu 5 1 3 External input The Ecoport can be started using the signal connector A typical application is for example a user...

Page 36: ...reselected container sizes or specify the refill by volume individually 5 First start of the Ecoport Carry out the first start of the Ecoport by clicking the button Start manually The heating phase st...

Page 37: ...ayed automatically after the heating phase The charging process charging cycle begins NOTICE Too many starts may damage the Ecoport The net capacity of the battery should be at least 2 kWh When design...

Page 38: ...surface of the touch panel Avoid touching several buttons at once Control Panel Notifications Home Operating status Home System stopped due to error Information Error messages Information New error m...

Page 39: ...English Battery Select battery type to specify the upper voltage threshold 5 1 1 Battery voltage System information IP address Time System ID Operating time total System starts Generated energy total...

Page 40: ...el must be pressed and held for about 3 seconds At an adjustable wake up interval the Ecoport sends the system status and data on battery voltage and tank level to the remote monitoring platform Activ...

Page 41: ...rror messages Error messages display malfunctions of the system They consist of Error message 1 Error number 2 Error description 3 Solution As soon as the cause of the error has been eliminated the er...

Page 42: ...automatically balanced out Please note that all tanks should be placed on even ground Make sure that no air is sucked into the system through any of the hoses for example through an empty or unconnect...

Page 43: ...ake sure that the cartridge is upright and stands on solid ground 4 Connect the dispensing head Insert the dispensing head into the full cartridge by turning it clockwise Check for firm hold 5 Adjust...

Page 44: ...ctions 2 2 General safety instructions and 2 2 1 Safety instructions for handling methanol as well as the enclosed safety data sheet 6 Service and maintenance If you have technical questions our suppo...

Page 45: ...l does not light up Solution Make sure that the battery cable is firmly seated and fully snapped into place Tank connection Description Air is drawn in via a connected tank In the control panel this c...

Page 46: ...n The system overheats during operation In the control panel this may be indicated among others by error 21 E_ME_TEMPERATURE_ CRITICAL Solution Check the supply and exhaust air pipes for blockages and...

Page 47: ...t the Ecoport Please charge the battery externally via a charger or replace it Please charge the battery externally or replace the battery 21 E_ME_TEMPERATURE_ CRITICAL The media unit temperature is t...

Page 48: ...U P The level of the media unit is too low Please contact the SIQENS support 51 E_SB_TOO_HOT The startup burner temperature is too high Please check the ambient temperature as well as the air supply a...

Page 49: ...ur Ecoport Please contact the SIQENS sales team before you dispose of old devices The device must be disposed of in accordance with the administrative regulations in the country of use National rules...

Page 50: ...NS Ecoport 800 Appendix Page 46 of 49 X Appendix X 1 Energy consumption during startup Average values for startup Actual curve may show minor fluctuations resulting from different environmental condit...

Page 51: ...endix Page 47 of 49 X 2 Methanol specification IMPCA METHANOL REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS Version 9 10th June 2021 The current version of the IMPCA spec sheet can be retrieved through the following link...

Page 52: ...SIQENS Ecoport 800 Appendix Page 48 of 49 X 3 EG Decleration of conformity...

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