Solar Stik 20-0302204 Operator And  Maintenance Manual Download Page 25

  

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24VDC Power Hub 3500 Operator Manual

Monitoring System Batteries: Current and Historical

DEVICE LIST

Battery Monitor

Time

100% 0.0V

0.0A

Solar Charger #1

Solar Charger #2

Notifications*

Settings

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>

>

>

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Battery Monitor

Battery

Time

26.33 V 0.0A

0.0W

State of charge

Temperature

Starter voltage

Consumed AmpHours

Time-to-go

Relay state

Alarms

History

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>

100%

0.01V

0.0Ah

--

Off

History

Time

Deepest discharge

Average discharge

Total charge cycles

Number of full discharges

Cumulative Ah drawn

Minimum voltage

Maximum voltage

Time since last full charge

Synchronisation count

Low voltage alarms

High voltage alarms

Low starter bat. voltage alarms

Minimum starter bat. voltage

Maximum starter bat. voltage

Discharged energy

Charged energy

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0.0Ah
0.0Ah

0.0Ah

0

0.00V

0.00V

29.98V

0s

0

0

0

--

0.00V
0.00V

0.00kWh

0.00kWh

Alarms

Time

Low battery voltage

High battery voltage

Low SOC

Low starter voltage

High starter voltage

Low temperature

High temperature

Mid-point voltage

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OK
OK

OK
OK

OK

OK
OK

OK

75 ºF

List of Battery Monitor Alarms

High voltage alarm
Low voltage alarm
High starter-voltage alarm
Low state-of-charge alarm
Low battery temperature alarm 
High battery temperature alarm
Mid-voltage alarm
High charge current alarm
High discharge current alarm
Cell Imbalance alarm
Internal error alarm

Press the Menu button one time to display the device list. The window that will appear is illustrated 
below. The Battery Monitor will be the first device listed. Values for the current battery SOC, DC 
bus voltage, and current (amps) will appear in the fields on that line. Press the Select or Right 
button to open the Battery Monitor window to display current details about the batteries connected 
to the System. The temperature displayed here is the Power Hub internal temperature, not the 
temperature of the System batteries. Alarms and historical data related to the System batteries are 
found in the Alarms and History Menus. 

As the System batteries approach a fully charged state, the charging current will approach zero (0) 
amps even if the sun is shining brightly and/or the generator is running. If this occurs, check the 
battery SOC to confirm that the batteries are nearing a full charge. If not approaching 100%, ensure 
the PV arrays are connected and functioning properly. Charging parameters can be changed if 
necessary. Please contact your FSR for assistance.

Summary of Contents for 20-0302204

Page 1: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR THE 24VDC POWER HUB 3500 January 2020 Solar Stik Inc DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for public release distribution is unlimited Version 1 0 Updated 20200130 P N 20 0302204...

Page 2: ...er Point Tracking MPPT Charge Controls 13 Derating 13 The Inter Connect System 14 Equipment Description 16 Connection Ports and Vents 16 Internal Cooling 18 Information Plate I Plate 18 Faceplate 19 O...

Page 3: ...l Not Power Up 33 Performance Issues Causes and Solutions 33 Data Logging and Remote Monitoring 34 Performance and Troubleshooting 34 Data Storage and Retrieval 34 MicroSD Card Formatting 35 Remote Mo...

Page 4: ...ak connection 21 Figure 15 Power Hub 24 VDC IN OUT ports 21 Figure 16 Power Hub Tech port 21 Figure 17 LCD user interface and navigation guide 22 Figure 18 Data views displayed in Pages 22 Figure 19 D...

Page 5: ...able power generation is required to support a battery Reducing generator run time in a hybrid system is critical Less reliance on grid utility power is desirable DC power management and distribution...

Page 6: ...equirements Consequently not every feature in the Power Hub may be used for an application The Power Hub can support operation with either lead acid or lithium battery types Other changes in programmi...

Page 7: ...onfiguration where DC is used for any of the following Peak Shaving Inverter operation Battery charging Product Safety Information and Instructions This manual contains important safety instructions t...

Page 8: ...or warranties regarding the use of the System in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment devices Limitations on Liability Safety Information Labels Your safety and the safety...

Page 9: ...tors transformers and appliances Remove the power source and the class C fire becomes a class A or B fire Recommended Fire Extinguisher NSN 4210 00 288 7219 Fire Extinguisher Carbon Dioxide 10 lb Carb...

Page 10: ...electrical shock DON T LET THIS BE YOU HIGH VOLTAGE System components PV arrays and generators may have lethal line voltages Extreme care should be taken to protect against electrocution Always work...

Page 11: ...hould only be open to access operator controls and closed at all other times Impact Equipment should not be dropped onto hard surfaces at a height greater than one foot when transporting or during ope...

Page 12: ...Battery State of Charge SoC The MPPT process allows a PV array to operate at its rated available voltage turning the higher PV voltage into charging current amps which is then provided to the battery...

Page 13: ...time and historical models DC power values are tracked as it flows in through the PV Controller circuits as well as power that flows out to a connected battery PRO Verter or additional Power Hub s Onl...

Page 14: ...gation power distribution timing and more The Importance of Proper System Connection While there is no unsafe way to make connections using a common polarized connector proper setup of the Inter Conne...

Page 15: ...mum current 24 VDC connection only Mechanically locks into place Rotate knob clockwise to lock counterclockwise to release Can be repaired or modified in the field the affected leg will disconnect fro...

Page 16: ...igure 20 or 24 VDC loads C For external modem connection to the remote monitoring kit RMK if present optional D For connection to a 24VDC PRO Verter or 24VDC Expander Paks Figure 20 20 Expander Pak Po...

Page 17: ...ns for solar panel input A B Description Connector Amps Voltage A 24 VDC NATO Slave unmetered NATO Slave 100 24 VDC B Regulated 24 VDC Input Only unmetered Inter Connect Port 100 total 24 VDC Figure 7...

Page 18: ...should be connected as described on the I Plate The Warning and Notices are important lists of things to do and not to do Be familiar with their content before operating the Power Hub An I Plate is u...

Page 19: ...orts Recommended safety equipment PV charging specifications compatible battery chemistries environmental operating conditions and Solar Stik Technical Support contact information are provided in the...

Page 20: ...controller has two 2 input ports both ports are equal When connecting fewer than four 4 arrays choose one port from each of the three 3 charge controllers After the first three 3 ports are connected...

Page 21: ...emote access to the data provided by it Figure 15 Power Hub 24 VDC IN OUT ports Powering up the Power Hub User Interface The user interface will activate when the Power Hub Inter Connect Circuit is ac...

Page 22: ...ery bank voltage Net current flowing to or from the System batteries Depending on how the System is configured the LCD shows capabilities that may or may not be utilized by the Power Hub so icons and...

Page 23: ...avigate submenus under the menu items on the device list Menu Button Note The charging current reported may be at or near 0 0 A when the batteries are charged fully even if the PV arrays are in full s...

Page 24: ...y Total yield System yield Load Error Parallel operation status Parallel operation Daily history Overall history Device 0 0W 0 0Ah 0 0kWh 0 0kWh 0 No error On Standalone Off 0 0A 0 00V 0 00V Daily His...

Page 25: ...starter voltage alarm Low state of charge alarm Low battery temperature alarm High battery temperature alarm Mid voltage alarm High charge current alarm High discharge current alarm Cell Imbalance al...

Page 26: ...00 PV Array 24VDC PRO Verter Figure 20 Power Hub as the primary power management device Loads Battery Monitor Understanding Reported Values The voltage and current flowing out of the Power Hub reporte...

Page 27: ...or will also approach zero 0 A as the batteries approach a fully charged state DEVICE LIST Battery Monitor Time 100 0 0A 0 0W Solar Charger 1 Solar Charger 2 Solar Charger 3 Battery Monitor Battery Ti...

Page 28: ...fications Settings Firmware Time Firmware version Build date time Online updates Offline updates Stored backup firmware v2 03 201702271607 Display Language Time Display off time Show boat and motor ho...

Page 29: ...ta cards manually TCP port Press to scan 0080 Wireless AC sensors Time No gateway Ethernet Time Unplugged State Wi Fi Time No Wi Fi adapter connected GPS Time Status Latitude Longitude Speed Course Al...

Page 30: ...ility of a single Power Hub to regulate Figure 23 The combined maximum potential power output from two 2 Power Hub 3500s is 7000 W in a stacked configuration At 24 VDC that equals 208 A of current whi...

Page 31: ...nal components from environmental factors Additionally two 2 sets of steel reinforced holes one 1 in the lid and one 1 in the base of the case flank the latches on the front of the case A lock similar...

Page 32: ...he Power Hub in the most dry environment possible for a time long enough that any remaining moisture inside will dry When it is dry reintegrate the Power Hub to the System and test it to determine if...

Page 33: ...d battery SOC from primary management device e g PRO Verter Not registering charge current with panels operating in sun 1 Power Hub overheated 2 Batteries fully charged 29 0 VDC or near to that 1 Chec...

Page 34: ...ations These historical records can assist in troubleshooting and maintaining peak performance of the Power Hub and connected components such as PV arrays and batteries Performance both current and hi...

Page 35: ...whatever reason but this also means when the data file has been uploaded to VRM it needs to be renamed or cleared from the micro SD card before reinserting otherwise the data will be transmitted again...

Page 36: ...SD card is used first upload the data file Adding a Power Hub Installation is only possible after the VRM Portal has received the first data transmission from the Power Hub user interface Steps to add...

Page 37: ...This error will not auto reset Err 6 Err 7 Remote battery voltage sense failure Check if the V sense connector is properly connected to the battery terminals Most likely cause the remote V sense conne...

Page 38: ...he PV panel array has exceeded 75A This error could be generated due to an internal system fault Disconnect the Power Hub from all power sources wait 3 minutes and power up again If the error persists...

Page 39: ...Y to N setup item 31 Reset the solar charge controllers to factory defaults and then reconfigure it Note that solar chargers automatically configure themselves to be BMS controlled when they are conn...

Page 40: ...ces when they are not in use This will save power allowing more power to be available when it is needed Clean the air filters of the Power Hub air intake vents monthly Wash them with water dry them th...

Page 41: ...OC Solar array output fluctuates due to changing environmental conditions PV generation can degrade as the panel temperature rises and the failure of an entire solar array may occur if a portion of a...

Page 42: ...protected against reverse polarity and transient voltage surges Charge Controller Specifications 77 F 25 C Maximum PV Input Voltage 100 VDC Maximum PV Input Current 100 A 24 V nominal Maximum PV Powe...

Page 43: ...able energy power generation systems with detailed explanation of system components Advanced configuration options with hands on deployment of actual systems will enhance student understanding Solar S...

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