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Lithium-Ion Storage Battery

Product Model

GTX2500 

User manual

Version 1.1

Summary of Contents for AMASS GTX2500

Page 1: ...Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd Lithium Ion Storage Battery Product Model GTX2500 User manual Version 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...ef Introduction 11 5 2 Interface Introduction 12 5 2 1 Start Button 13 5 2 2 LED Indicator Definition 14 5 2 3 Link Port and Automatic Coding Function 15 5 2 4 CAN RS485 Port 16 5 2 5 RS232 Port 17 5 2 6 Output Dry Contact Terminal 17 5 2 7 Extend LCD Terminal 18 6 Installation Guide 19 6 1 Checking Before Installation 19 6 1 1 Checking Outer Packing Materials 19 6 1 2 Checking Deliverables 20 6 2...

Page 3: ...tallation Instructions 24 6 4 1 Dimensions 24 6 4 2 Installation Step 25 7 Cleaning and Maintenance 33 7 1 Cleaning 33 7 2 Maintenance 33 7 2 1 Recharge Requirements During Normal Storage 33 7 2 2 Recharge Requirements When Over Discharged 90 DOD 34 8 Compatible Inverter List 35 9 Common Issues and Solutions 37 9 1 Common Issues and Solutions 37 9 2 Emergency 39 ...

Page 4: ...s user manual is applicable to AMASS GTX2500 This user manual contains AMASS GTX2500 product information usage guidance safety information installation guide and details on common operating issues and subsequent corrective actions 1 2 Intended Use AMASS GTX2500 is an energy storage unit that is designed to be used in residential on grid applications with the capability for short term backup Notes ...

Page 5: ...the express written permission of SOFAR Unauthorized alterations will void warranty claims SOFAR shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such changes Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product Keep the documentation in a convenient place for future reference an...

Page 6: ...FARSOLAR Co Ltd 3 1 3 Identifying The Product The type labels were attached on the product which contain the product identification information For safe usage the user must be well informed of the contents in the type labels The type labels include ...

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Page 8: ...n that must be observed at all times when working on or with batteries To prevent personal injury or property damage and to ensure long term operation of the batteries read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times WARNING Environmental Requirement eat sources ive objects such as wires ...

Page 9: ...ration Precautions the polarity or connect in series short circuit before installation and handling battery in a manner in accordance with this user manual installation and maintenance ive package stipulated on the package may cause severe injury due to electrical shock ...

Page 10: ... Voltage V 55 68 56 16Vdc Discharge Voltage V 45 6 56 16Vdc Nominal Charge Current A 25A MAX Charge Current A 30A Nominal Discharge Current A 25A Max Discharge Current A 30A 1 5kw Communication RS232 RS485 CAN Working Temperature 20 60 Storage Temperature 25 12 months 35 6 months 45 3 months Operating humidity 95 RH Storage humidity 95 RH Max Operating Altitude 2000m Scalable Up to 4 Enclosure Pro...

Page 11: ... SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd 8 Net Weight Kg 27Kg Dimension mm 400mm 417mm 120mm Certification IEC62619 UN38 3 IEC62040 1 SAA etc Cycle Life 6000 Cycles 80 DOD 25 0 5C 60 EOL Note Operating current derating according to cell voltage and battery temperature ...

Page 12: ...for charging or discharging 5 Shutdown Power off 6 SOC State of Charge Useable capacity 7 Battery voltage The voltage between B B 8 Cell voltage Single cell voltage 9 Pack voltage The voltage between P P 10 Alarm Indicate that the battery is in abnormal status 11 Protect Battery stops charging or discharging and is recoverable 12 Fault Battery or BMS is broken need to be replaced 13 Over discharge...

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Page 14: ...stem with an operating voltage range between 45 6 56 16V It is utilized in household energy storage applications and works together with a low voltage inverter to realize the goal of energy storage for the home AMASS GTX2500 has built in BMS battery management system which can manage and monitor cells information including voltage current and temperature ...

Page 15: ...ically manage charge state discharge state and balance state Multiple batteries can connected in parallel to expand capacity and power for larger capacity and longer power supporting duration requirements AMASS GTX2500 support up to 4 parallel operation 5 2 Interface Introduction No Items No Items 1 LED Indicator 6 Link Port In 2 Start Button 7 Link Port Out 3 Power Terminals 8 RS232 4 Extend LCD ...

Page 16: ...g L7 Red long bright if equipment failure or protected 2 In parallel system connect the parallel communication wiring according to section 6 4 2 then long press the start button of the Master PACK after normal startup the battery system will automatically encode and assign ID to each parallel PACK and then the parallel system will run normally 3 Shut down the battery system Press start button of M...

Page 17: ...er off Protection OFF Light OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Stop charging Normal Flash 3 OFF UVP OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Stop charging Protection OFF Light OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Stop discharge OFF Light OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Stop charging and Discharge Battery Level Indicator Descriptions Status Fault Discharge According to the battery level Shut down Standby According to the battery level Cha...

Page 18: ... After confirming the wiring is correct refer to section 6 4 2 long press the startup button of the Master PACK after normal startup the parallel battery system will automatically code and assign ID to each parallel PACK and then the parallel system will run normally refer to section 5 2 1 L8 L7 L6 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1 0 17 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Light 18 33 OFF OFF OFF OFF Light Light 34 50 OFF OFF OFF Li...

Page 19: ...arging voltage or discharge current discharge cut off voltage of the PCS through CAN communication according to the battery voltage and battery temperature 2 If the battery capacity is less than 8 BMS controls the PCS to make compulsory recharge through the CAN communication to avoid the damage of the battery due to deep discharge 3 If SOC was less than 97 for one consecutive month BMS controlled ...

Page 20: ...ort follow RS232 protocol for manufacturer or professional engineer to debug or service PIN Definition Pin 8 Pin 1 GND Pin 2 Pin 7 RS232_TX Pin 3 Pin 6 RS232_RX Pin 4 Pin 5 NC 5 2 6 Output Dry Contact Terminal Dry Contact Terminal provided 2 output dry contact signal Pin Definition Note 1 2 Prohibit Charging Maximum load capacity 30V 1A 3 4 Prohibit Discharging ...

Page 21: ...xtend LCD Terminal This interface can be connected to an extended LCD to display the detailed operation status of the battery Note External LCD display is an optional accessory PIN Definition Pin 1 GND Pin 2 RX Pin 3 TX Pin 4 VCC External LCD information reference as follows ...

Page 22: ...art 6 1 Checking Before Installation 6 1 1 Checking Outer Packing Materials Packing materials and components may be damaged during transportation Therefore check the outer packing materials before installing the battery Checking the surface of packing materials for damage such as holes and cracks If any damage is found do not unpack the battery and contact the dealer as soon as possible You are ad...

Page 23: ...d 20 6 1 2 Checking Deliverables After unpacking the battery check whether deliverables are intact and complete If any damage is found or any component is missed contact the dealer The below table shows the components and mechanical parts that should be delivered ...

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Page 25: ...3 1 Installation environment requirements Install the battery in the indoor environment Place battery in secure location away from children and animals Do not place the battery near any heat sources and avoid sparks Do not expose the battery to moisture or liquids Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight ...

Page 26: ...AMASS GTX2500 User manual Copyright Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd 23 6 3 2 Installation carrier requirements The mounting carrier shall have fire resistance Do not install batteries on flammable buildings ...

Page 27: ...AMASS GTX2500 User manual Copyright Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd 24 The mounting carrier surface shall meet the load bearing requirements 6 4 Installation Instructions 6 4 1 Dimensions ...

Page 28: ...AMASS GTX2500 User manual Copyright Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd 25 6 4 2 Installation Step Step 1 Install the bracket onto the battery ...

Page 29: ...AMASS GTX2500 User manual Copyright Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd 26 Step 2 Stack the batteries ...

Page 30: ...SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd 27 Step 3 Connect PE line The ground wire of the battery system needs to be connected reliably Connect the grounding of the parallel system first and then ground it nearby through the connection point of one of the battery packs ...

Page 31: ... Master pack One of the P terminals connect to PCS the other one paralleling to another battery for capacity expanding Last slave pack One of the P terminals connect to equipment the other one paralleling to another battery for capacity expanding Other slave pack For each pair terminals paralleling to another battery for capacity expanding NOTE Connect Power Cable from Master Battery to Inverter a...

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Page 33: ...t Out should not be wrong otherwise it will lead to the automatic coding failed It is required that the Port In of the master PACK do not connected to the communication line and the parallel communication wire is connected to the Port In of the first slave PACK from the Port Out of the master PACK Then the Port Out of the first slave PACK is connected to the Port In of the second slave PACK The Po...

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Page 36: ...e is dirty please use a soft dry brush or a dust collector to remove the dust Liquids such as solvents abrasives or corrosive liquids should not be used to clean the enclosure 7 2 Maintenance 7 2 1 Recharge Requirements During Normal Storage Batteries should be stored in an environment with a temperature range between 10 45 and maintained regularly according to the following table with 0 5C 25A cu...

Page 37: ...5 45 5 70 3 months 30 SOC 60 Above 45 prohibit 7 2 2 Recharge Requirements When Over Discharged 90 DOD Please recharge the over discharged batteries in a timeframe that is in accordance to the following table otherwise the over discharged battery modules will be damaged Recharge conditions when battery is over discharged Storage Environment Temperature Storage Time Note 10 25 15 days Battery Pack ...

Page 38: ... Ltd 35 8 Compatible Inverter List To make sure that the system can operate normally please choose AMASS GTX2500 compatible inverters For more details please refer to the Compatible Inverter List Compatible Inverter List No Compatible Inverter 1 Sofar Solar 2 ...

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Page 40: ...the external charger power supply voltage is 51V or more the battery still unable to turn on please contact Sofar 2 The battery can be turned on but cannot charge or discharge If the red light is lighting that means system is abnormal please check values as following a Temperature Above 55 or under 10 the battery could not charge Solution to move battery to the normal operating temperature range b...

Page 41: ...age is too high change the settings on power supply side e Low Voltage When the battery discharges to 45 6V or less battery discharge protection will turn on Solution Charge the battery until the red light turn off Excluding the five points above if the faulty is still cannot be located turn off battery and contact Sofar 3 In parallel system SOC indicator display is different a For the first insta...

Page 42: ...ap The real balance time depend on the capacity gap and charge or discharge current NOTE Before expand capacity or update software please cut off the whole system include PCS and Battery system Excluding the three points above if the SOC display faulty still exist please contact Sofar 9 2 Emergency Please cut off the power supply and turn off the battery in an emergency 1 Wet Batteries If the batt...

Page 43: ... and seek medical attention Contact with eyes Rinse eyes with flowing water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Contact with skin Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical attention Ingestion Induce vomiting and seek medical attention 4 Damaged Batteries Damaged batteries are dangerous and must be handled with the utmost care They are not fit for use and may pose...

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