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Installation

Tools needed

• Wire stripping tool

• #2 Phillips

screwdriver

• Hand drill

• Utility knife

• Measuring tape

• Multimeter

• 10mm socket or

wrench

• 1/8-inch tip

screwdriver

• Spirit level

• Laptop or other Internet-connected device

Installation basic steps

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Inspect system for damage.

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Prepare installation location.

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Install and secure plinth and cabinets.

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Complete external wiring connections.

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Place and secure battery modules.

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Complete all battery module power

connections.

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Complete all battery module communication

connections.

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Power up and commission system.

Choosing a mounting location

Select a location with the following attributes:

• Ambient temperature between

41°F - 113°F (5°C - 45°C).

• Humidity max. 90%, non-condensing
• Maximum elevation of

9,842 feet (3,000 meters) above sea-level

• Fire safety regulations observed (smoke detector

recommended)

•  Free of dust
•  Free of corrosive and explosive gases
•  Free of vibrations
•  Flat surface of sufficient load-bearing capacity

• Easy access for installation team
• Compliant with all NFPA, NEC, and local

building codes

Clearance requirements

Fig. 4 Clearance requirements

Fig. 5 Multiple unit clearance requirements

Clearances are required for maintenance and

ventilation in compliance with NEC regulations.

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Summary of Contents for eco 10

Page 1: ...Installation and commissioning manual sonnen eco Gen 3 1 1 310 853 2404 info sonnen batterie com www sonnen batterie com ...

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Page 3: ...ual nor any of the material contained herein may be reproduced without written consent of the author Copyright 2019 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The m...

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Page 5: ...he LFP2 battery module 16 The Hub board 17 Connecting AC cables 17 Generator Autostart wiring optional 21 Emergency stop switch optional 22 Emergency stop wiring optional 22 Connecting PV Production Meter 23 Installing battery modules 24 Commissioning checklist 30 Commissioning 32 Turn on the storage system 32 Commissioning assistant 33 Digital interface 38 Internet portal 38 Establish connection ...

Page 6: ...battery modules 24 Fig 45 Battery module placement 24 Fig 46 Battery module configurations 25 Fig 47 Securing battery modules 25 Fig 48 Place topside mounting bracket 25 Fig 49 Secure topside mounting bracket 25 Fig 50 Secure battery modules 25 Fig 51 Inserting set screws 26 Fig 52 2 battery bus bar arrangement 26 Fig 53 3 battery bus bar arrangement 26 Fig 54 4 battery bus bar configuration 27 Fi...

Page 7: ...Tables Table 1 Specifications 5 Table 2 Conduit entries and cable sizes 13 Table 3 Commissioning prerequisites 30 Table 4 Required open ports for storage system 38 ...

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Page 9: ...em as a house but the sonnen eco Gen 3 1 can be installed in any number of buildings or sites powered by AC electricity For a full glossary of terms used in this manual refer to Appendix 2 Symbols used Warnings WARNING WORD Warnings are indicated by this symbol and a warning word which indicates the severity of the danger Along with the warning are instructions for avoiding the danger The followin...

Page 10: ...f explosion flour dust sawdust etc Do not expose the storage system to direct sunlight Do not use the storage system in areas where the ammonia content of the air exceeds 20 ppm Do not use the storage system when corrosive gases are present Do not use the storage system higher than 9 842 feet 3 000 meters above sea level Do not operate the storage system at temperatures outside of the allowed ambi...

Page 11: ...ructions CAUTION Risk of injury from escaping electrolyte The battery modules in the storage system are protected by a number of security devices for safe operation Despite diligent construction cells inside the battery modules can still degrade or melt components in the event of mechanical damage heat or a fault Possible effects include Heating of battery modules Escaping electrolyte fluid Smoke ...

Page 12: ... gloves masks and breathing apparatus may enter the room with the burning storage system A fire in the storage system can be extinguished by conventional agents As a last resort water may be used to cool the battery modules that are still intact Battery module information Pertinent information on battery modules include The battery modules have a rated voltage of 48 VDC and are thus in the range o...

Page 13: ...tch UL1008 AC Breaker UL489 Warranty Visit https sonnenusa com en warranty Inverter efficiency 92 5 CEC weighted 95 0 peak Roundtrip efficiency Grid Battery 86 Temperature range 41 F 113 F Ventilation Noise Forced Air 70dBA MAX Communication protocols Control Ports SunSpec Alliance API available to select partners Ethernet EMC EMI protection FCC Part 15B Device protection Short circuit overload ov...

Page 14: ... components 19 25 5 8 83 8 3 19 25 5 8 56 8 3 eco 5 12 5 Grid Connections Microgrid Connections Inverter Spree microcontroller AXS port Battery modules Battery modules eco 15 20 Hub board DC breaker Automatic Transfer switch Main DIN rail Display screens are optional eco 15 20 ...

Page 15: ... Transporting the battery modules Lithium ion battery modules are hazardous materials Observe the following requirements Follow national and international regulations for transport Consult an expert for hazardous materials The following data is relevant fortransport Hazardous material Class 9 UN number UN3480 lithium ion battery modules Weight of a battery module 50 lb 22 5 kg Detecting damages in...

Page 16: ...of the storage system resulting in damage Inspect the interior of the storage system before installing Install the storage system only if no condensation is visible If the storage system was transported at temperatures below 32 F 0 C Place the storage system at a proper location Open all of the doors on the storage system Leave the storage system in this state for at least 24 hours before commissi...

Page 17: ...ons Power up and commission system Choosing a mounting location Select a location with the following attributes Ambient temperature between 41 F 113 F 5 C 45 C Humidity max 90 non condensing Maximum elevation of 9 842 feet 3 000 meters above sea level Fire safety regulations observed smoke detector recommended Free of dust Free of corrosive and explosive gases Free of vibrations Flat surface of su...

Page 18: ...inets are extremely top heavy Hold onto the storage system during installation 1 Install the mounting cleat Tools needed Power hand drill 3 16 bit Drill two holes into studs in the desired location with a 3 16 drill bit 16 inches on center Furr out the wall as necessary Secure the mounting cleat to the wall with at least two 5 16 lag screws driven to at least two inches of penetration Fig 6 Mounti...

Page 19: ...Fig 9 Sliding the cabinet into the mounting cleat Slide the cabinet down so that the mounting bracket covers the cleat 0 Fig 10 Securing the mounting cleat Ensure the cabinet is secured before proceeding 4 Open the door 0 Fig 11 Unlocking the door Using the keys shipped with the unit open the cabinet door 5 Remove the dead front 0 Fig 12 Removing the dead front Remove the dead front to access the ...

Page 20: ...over of main cabinet eco 15 20 Fig 15 Removing the cabinet cover Tools needed 10mm socket or wrench Remove the nuts securing the cover to the bottom of the main cabinet keep the nuts removed for use with the grounding strap later Remove the cover 2 Install edge protectors Fig 16 Installing edge protectors Tools needed Utility knife Install the two edge protectors on the two long sides of the openi...

Page 21: ...it entry location top view Use the holes in the main cabinet to install your conduits Seal unused holes with the provided caps Intended use Conduit size Wire gauge Micro grid AC 2 2 AWG 4 0 AWG Generator AC 1 20 AWG 6 AWG Modbus 1 24 AWG Ethernet Cat 5 port 24 AWG Grid AC 2 2 AWG 4 0 AWG Grid Micro grid opt 2 5 MAX 1 AWG Table 2 Conduit entries and cable sizes 6 1 16 3 3 4 1 7 16 1 7 16 5 9 16 83 ...

Page 22: ... penetrations will void the system s warranty 5 Remove access panel Fig 21 Removing battery cabinet access panel cover Tools needed Phillips screwdriver Remove the access panel on the left side of the main cabinet and the battery extension cabinet if used to facilitate work on the battery module connections Remove the screws using a Phillips screwdriver ...

Page 23: ...ibution Make sure no voltage is present Ensure the main DC breaker is turned OFF Ensure battery modules are powered down WARNING Risk of burns When working on the storage system Ensure that all modules are OFF by checking the POWER and STATUS LEDs are both off until told to power on Take off metallic jewelry Turn off the storage system Turn off the main disconnect Use insulated tools Wear personal...

Page 24: ...ry condition upon start up shut down alerts and errors RS232 port Used for battery laboratory diagnostics Link OUT port Used to connect battery modules together daisy chain BATTERY LED IDENTIFICATION Action Condition Power Status Turn on Hold power button 5sec 3sec start up to normal idle mode Blink 1 4sec Off Turn off Hold power button 3sec 3sec shut down to off Off Off Idle Normal operation Blin...

Page 25: ...storage system must be connected to either the utility meter or the main utility panel In either case install a main disconnect between the storage system and the utility grid of equal or greater rating than the supply feeder connection up to 200 amps If using a protected loads panel design the panel for a nominal current of 33A Fig 24 Installation using protected loads panel Special care must be ...

Page 26: ...o house in line splicers to reduce the size of the cable run from the distribution panel to the storage system 3 Run cables into the storage system Using the holes in the top left corner of the main cabinet as shown in Place conduits insert cables of the appropriate wire gauge and ampacity for utility grid connection micro grid connection and optional generator connection Sonnen has created the ap...

Page 27: ...unit Ensure there are no other electrical connections between these two panels that are outside the storage unit 7 Connect grid cables to storage system terminals Fig 30 Grid connections location Fig 31 Grid connections Tools needed 6mm hex wrench The utility grid connection terminals are in the top left corner of the main cabinet The L1 and L2 terminals are in the bank on the left side and the N ...

Page 28: ...tional CAUTION Risk of damaging equipment by connecting three phase generator The sonnen storage system is compatible with any generator that produces 120v Line to Neutral and 240v Line to Line at 60Hz Any generator that cannot provide this will not be received by the sonnen as valid AC power and therefore will not aid in battery charging Fig 34 Generator AC connections Tools needed 1 8 inch tip s...

Page 29: ...en service line at 818 824 6363 12V Signal Fig 36 12V signal connection 1 Locate the green 2 position plug connector provided in the accessory kit 2 Insert stripped ends of customer s 12V connection cables into the 2 position plug 3 Ensure the positive cable is on the bottom and the negative cable is on the top 4 Insert the plug into the J11 port on the HUB board 24V Signal Fig 37 24V signal conne...

Page 30: ...he external emergency shut off switch allows you to remotely deactivate the storage system in the event of an emergency You must install the switch at an easily accessible location as per local requirements When you activate the emergency switch the storage system is deactivated as a voltage source and turned off completely This switch should only be used in an emergency and should not be used as ...

Page 31: ...n the main vertical DIN rail They are labeled on the unattached end as follows L1 CT S1 L1 CT S2 L2 CT S1 L2 CT S2 Remove any wire ties or other attachments and run them out of the top of the unit Fig 41 Current transformer markings Run L1 through current transformer 1 Ensure the arrow is pointing towards the PV inverter breaker on the load panel Connect the wire labeled L1 CT S1 to the S1 connect...

Page 32: ...tallation is complete If the batteries are returned to the manufacturer for any reason they must be shipped with the terminal covers reinstalled into the battery terminals It is advisable to leave the terminal covers in the storage unit cabinet 2 Label the battery modules Fig 44 Labeling battery modules Place the supplied stickers Start the numbering with zero and continue consecutively beginning ...

Page 33: ...e mounting bracket Place the topside bracket s on the rear cabinet s set screws Fig 48 Place topside mounting bracket 7 Secure topside mounting bracket Insert one coupling nut per set screw to secure the topside mounting bracket s to the cabinet s Nuts should be hand tight Fig 49 Secure topside mounting bracket 8 Secure battery modules Fig 50 Secure battery modules Insert 2 thumbscrews per battery...

Page 34: ...y battery module ATTENTION If any battery module measures more the 0 5V from the rest Contact sonnen Service Line at 1 818 824 6363 Monday Fri day 8AM 8PM EST or email at service sonnenbatterie com Insert a set screw into each battery positive and negative terminal 2 per terminal Screws should be hand tight Fig 51 Inserting set screws 10 Install horizontal bus bars Fig 52 2 battery bus bar arrange...

Page 35: ...11 Connect power jumper cables It is important to note that any terminal that receives a cable either a jumper or a home run must have a terminal spacer either above or below the bus bar depending on which battery configuration is being installed This is to prevent the cable connector from touching any of the screws on the battery body that are next to the battery terminals Fig 55 Terminal spacer ...

Page 36: ...t power homerun cables 0 Fig 57 Connect power homerun cables This step is applicable for all eco units Place terminal spacer on the positive terminal of battery 0 Connect the other end of the pre installed red homerun cable to battery module 0 positive terminal Place a terminal spacer on the last battery negative terminal Connect other end of the pre installed negative homerun cable to the last ba...

Page 37: ...d to be connected to positive connections on the battery modules The black DC cables and bus bars are only permitted to be connected to negative connections of the battery modules Torque all DC cables and bus bars to 25 in lbs 14 Connect BMS communication cables Fig 59 Connecting BMS communication cables The batteries are grouped for each cabinet Identify battery communication ports LINK IN LINK O...

Page 38: ...f there is no tone or continuity between these two test points then the unit is safe to energize and you can proceed If tone is present indicating continuity then STOP the installation and DO NOT ENERGIZE the storage unit Locate the origin of the shared neutral ground and correct the wiring deficiency Return to step 1 when complete Reinstall the Micro grid neutral wire into the terminal block Proc...

Page 39: ...in the open position Ensure there is no voltage present on the storage system s Micro grid terminals and in the Protected Load Panel These measurements should read 0V If voltage is present at any location in the Protected Load Panel or on the storage system s micro grid terminals you must correct the problem before turning on the unit 19 Reinstall dead front panel 0 Fig 62 Re install dead front pa...

Page 40: ...for 2 secs and POWER LED will continue to blink Verify all battery modules turn on in sequence 2 Main DC breaker start The main DC circuit breaker F1 and the button switch S1 are located in the interior of the main cabinet Fig 64 Pre charge switch and circuit breaker 1 Pre charge Switch S1 2 Main circuit breaker F1 ATTENTION Damage of the storage system by high currents High currents can damage co...

Page 41: ...it Use the following login information to access the storage unit Account Installer Password Sonnen Installer2016 Press sign in to begin the Commissioning Assistant On the left side menu press commissioning assistant The Commissioning Assistant has 11 steps that must be completed before the unit can be used 3 Install system updates Fig 67 Installing system updates Press the Install System Updates ...

Page 42: ... cost savings by using your stored battery power during the high cost part of the day and recharging from solar and optionally with electricity purchased from the grid at the lowest offered rates If you enable Time of Use the storage system will only discharge during the high tariff time The rest of the day it will charge its batteries Before entering these values obtain information from the utili...

Page 43: ...me you want to attempt charging User Input Time Two Set this to the next time you want to attempt charging User Input Time Three Set this to the final time you want to attempt charging Press Continue 10 Configure meters Fig 74 Configuring meters On this step configure the meter s you have installed Verify that 2 meters are already loaded and configured If the addition of meters is required Select ...

Page 44: ... Use the storage unit to provide power when the grid is unavailable Self consumption Use stored energy when solar production is less than household consumption Time of Use Use stored energy only during specified high tariff times Check the confirmation box Press Launch my sonnen Batterie The session user will be logged out 14 Set back up buffer Log back in using the same credentials Account Instal...

Page 45: ...huts down 6 Allow the state of charge to drop to 89 7 Verify the storage system resets the frequency to 60 Hz and the solar inverter restarts 8 Monitor the SOC with solar contribution and verify that when SOC reaches 95 the storage system frequency shift occurs and the grid tie inverter shuts down 9 Restore the grid feed in to the sonnen 10 Verify the automatic transfer switch switches back to gri...

Page 46: ...r the following services in the router The listed ports are generally pre configured on the routers TCP Port Service 22 SecureShell ssh 37 Time Server ntp 80 Online Check http 222 VPN Server connection ssl 232 VPN backup 443 App control https UDP Port 1196 Server connection ssl Table 4 Required open ports for storage system The storage system connects automatically with the Internet There are no f...

Page 47: ... being consumed by the loads the storage system is supplying Feed In the amount of excess PV that is passed through the storage system towards the utility In this example you are looking at an eco unit running in self consumption mode AC coupled with an 8kW PV system It is early in the morning and the solar is producing 1 6kW of power There is also 300W 3kW of consumption by the loads that are bei...

Page 48: ...wer the batteries are discharging to meet demand The overlays can be toggled to either show or leave out the selected color Click on the name of overlay to toggle Here is an example of all overlays toggled off except for the PV production Fig 82 History view overlays Toggling overlays can be a valuable analysis tool For example this customer might typically reach a full state of charge around 10 a...

Page 49: ...is a spike of consumption during this time of the morning that the solar production could not sustain since the tip of the blue spike is outside of the yellow curve 2b The storage unit recognized the spike was beyond the PV production value and discharged a small amount of energy to cover the spike Consequently the homeowner did not have to pay for that spike of energy Green indicates battery char...

Page 50: ...rview of the energy flow in the system to include the solar production the home consumption loads that are turned on in the home the solar feed in to the grid if any and the grid power going into the home Battery state of charge SOC and any power provided by the battery or power used to charge the battery will also be displayed In this example the solar production 2 800W is enough to power the loa...

Page 51: ...ld have 15 of usable capacity when the system switches to backup mode Time of Use Allows user to set the high peak time periods for focused self consumption Check with the local utility for the rate schedule Fig 91 Grid enable option Grid enable The storage system will use the grid to charge the batteries immediately after the peak hour end time Default setting is YES Changing this setting to NO w...

Page 52: ...til the next time period Although the times can be customized a suggested setting for the microgrid times are 0800 1000 and 1200 If the system can t find a charging source by noon then there is probably a bigger issue with the system charging e g low PV production generator is out of fuel dead generator battery etc The timers will be disregarded by the system if the Re enable Microgrid setting is ...

Page 53: ...y modules Starting with battery module 0 depress the Power button for 3 seconds on each battery module they may take several seconds the power down Ensure both the Power and Status LEDs are off on each battery module Emergency switch off In case of an emergency the storage system can be switched off by the main circuit breaker F1 or the external emergency switch if installed Fig 94 F1 circuit brea...

Page 54: ...ler Contact sonnen service or the company that installed the storage system to coordinate the these actions For all returned electrical equipment sonnen uses R2 Certified recycling facilities Preparing battery modules for shipment RMA WARNING Risk of burns When working on the storage system Ensure that all modules are OFF by checking the POWER and STATUS LEDs are both off until told to power on Ta...

Page 55: ...o not clean the interior of the cabinet Checking the storage unit Monthly Check the area around storage unit for safety hazards or potential maintenance issues including debris and chemical vapors that can degrade electrical insulation Annually Trained electrically qualified person only Wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses insulated gloves and steel toe shoes Turn off the ma...

Page 56: ...nc 2048 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084 ECO5 Voltage frequency ph 120 240VAC 60Hz split phase Environment Protection class protection DC short circuit rating Ambient temperature range Indoor Only 41 F 113 F 5 C 45 C max 10kA NEMA 12 Output power max 4000W Energy output max 8kWh Output current max 16 5A Certified To ANSI CAN UL STD 9540 5005340 Made in North America Part No 28326 Rev 1 Utility interacti...

Page 57: ...tery modules run on max 60 volt DC safety extra low voltage De energize battery modules before servicing 4 Information for the fire department Fires in the vicinity of the storage system and battery fires must be fought with conventional extinguishing agents Storage system and battery cell fires can generally be extinquished with water 5 Measures in the event of the accidental release of substance...

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Page 59: ...he battery module s charge to such a low level that it damages the battery For the modules used by the eco Gen 3 1 this requires leaving a module at an extremely low level 0 1 for weeks or months Discharge When the storage system provides power to your house or building Feed In When the storage system provides power to the utility grid Grid The power source provided by utility companies as opposed...

Page 60: ...er to power appliances rather than using grid power State of charge The percentage of charge available in the storage system s battery modules Storage system The sonnen eco Gen 3 1 which combines an inverter battery modules and other hardware and proprietary algorithms to make solar power an even more cost effective power source Transfer switch A switch either manual or automatic that changes the ...

Page 61: ...Red 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 Terminal bus bar set 1 Black 1 Red 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 Flanged nuts 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 Terminal spacers 2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Battery jumper cable set 1 Black 1 Red 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Topside mounitng bracket TMB 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Topside mounting bracket coupling nut 3 TMB 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 Short BMS cable 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 Medium BMS cable 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Appendix 3 Battery installation parts 0 0 ...

Page 62: ...25 in lbs 2 82Nm 4 0 AC Input and Output Terminals 81 7 in lbs 9 25Nm Inverter DC cables 60 in lbs 6 9Nm Inverter ground wire 25 in lbs 2 8Nm Cabinet connections 31 in lbs 3 5Nm Access panel 25 in lbs 2 8Nm Grounding strap 15 in lbs 1 69Nm Dead front 12 in lbs 1 4Nm ...

Page 63: ...Appendix 5 Warranty The warranty provided at https sonnenusa com en warranty overrides any printed versions of sonnen s warranty ...

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Page 65: ...sonnen Inc 2048 Weems Road Suite C Tucker GA 30084 T 1 310 853 2404 E T 1 310 853 2404 O info sonnen batterie com P N 28489 Rev 001 ...

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