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The packed battery modules will be collected by
VARTA Storage or by a company assigned by
them. For this purpose, please contact VARTA
Storage ([email protected]). If
necessary, also request packaging for
hazardous goods. Packaging and collection
costs are taken over by VARTA Storage.

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The cabinet can be disposed of as electrical waste, for
instance at a recycling centre.

14. Relocation

Planning a relocation

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WARNING

Improper disassembly due to lack of
professional knowledge!

Personal injuries and environmental damage!

Only the qualified electrician is allowed

to disassemble the energy storage
system.

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Summary of Contents for VARTA pulse 3

Page 1: ...Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 Version 01 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VARTA pulse VARTA Storage GmbH ...

Page 2: ...d quality paramount Please read through these instructions carefully They describe how to operate and use the battery Have fun storing power Guidance for the qualified electrician The first part of this manual contains general information on how to use the VARTA pulse energy storage system Further information can be found in the Installation Operation in the password protected area and Maintenance...

Page 3: ...ion manual for VARTA pulse VARTA Storage GmbH Nürnberger Strasse 65 86720 Nördlingen Germany www varta storage com Tel 0049 9081 240 86 60 info varta storage com Technical service technical service varta storage com Tel 0049 9081 240 86 44 Document number OM_850_853 Updated 12 2017 Version 01 ...

Page 4: ...ed use 18 2 3 Requirements regarding qualified electricians 19 2 4 General hazard sources 20 2 4 1 Danger of electrical voltage 20 2 4 2 Danger from water 21 2 4 3 Danger from oxidising and corrosive substances 22 2 4 4 Danger from heat 23 2 4 5 Danger from misbehaviour 24 2 5 Safety devices 25 3 Function scope of delivery and technical parameters 26 3 1 Function 26 3 2 Scope of delivery 27 3 3 Fr...

Page 5: ... cleaning 40 5 1 Maintenance work 40 5 2 Cleaning 41 6 Malfunction event of damage 42 6 1 Malfunction indicators 43 6 1 1 Malfunction indicators of the LED ring 43 6 1 2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface 43 6 2 Behaviour in the event of damage 43 Installation 45 7 Transport and storage 45 7 1 Transport 45 7 2 Transportation regulations and safety instructions 46 7 3 Packaging transport c...

Page 6: ...customer 63 8 6 Preparation of the electrical connection 67 8 6 1 Connections to the distributor box 69 8 6 2 Preparation of the AC port for the building grid 69 8 6 3 VARTA Split Core current sensor 71 8 7 Preparation of assembly 74 8 8 Installing and connecting the energy storage system 75 8 9 Battery module assembly 78 8 9 1 Inspecting the battery module 79 8 9 2 Behaviour in the event of damag...

Page 7: ... the welcome page 95 8 10 8 Checks on the System page 96 8 10 9 Exiting the password protected area 97 8 11 Quick Install 98 Operation in the password protected area 100 9 The password protected area 100 9 1 Access to the web interface password entry 100 9 2 System 101 9 3 Version 101 9 4 Settings 102 9 4 1 Basic settings 103 9 4 2 Network 104 9 4 3 Service settings 105 9 4 4 Grid parameters for G...

Page 8: ...utside 118 11 2 Checking the system parameters Service 118 11 2 1 Checking the online status 118 11 2 2 Error lists 119 11 2 3 Checking the software version 120 11 2 4 Software update 120 11 2 5 Air filter change Resetting the time 121 11 2 6 Checking the fan 121 11 3 Checking the system parameters 122 11 3 1 Checking the current sensor values 122 11 3 2 Checking the battery inverter 123 11 3 3 Ch...

Page 9: ...ttery module 132 11 4 6 Installing the battery module 134 11 4 7 Cleaning the fan and air filter 134 11 5 Completion of service and repair work 135 11 5 1 Checking the operating state 136 11 6 Cleaning 138 12 Malfunctions 138 12 1 Malfunction indicators of the LED ring 139 12 2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface 139 13 Disassembly and disposal 140 13 1 Planning disassembly 140 13 2 Disass...

Page 10: ...struction manual should be kept in close proximity to the VARTA pulse and must be permanently available to all individuals involved in working on the energy storage system If the owner changes the instruction manual has to be handed over Target groups This manual is intended for different target groups End customers Qualified electrician who is responsible for installation commissioning and mainte...

Page 11: ...from non observance of this manual improper use of the product during repairs opening of the storage cabinet and other activities carried out by unqualified electricians or electricians who were not certified by VARTA Storage This limitation of liability also applies to the use of non approved spare parts as well as non observance of the stated maintenance intervals It is prohibited to carry out u...

Page 12: ...ollowing types of safety instructions and tips i Indicates tips for handling the device Safety instructions 1 1 1 In this manual the safety instructions are structured as follows Signal word Type and source of the hazard Potential consequence s in case of non observance Measures and restraints for avoiding the hazard Table 1 Safety instructions ...

Page 13: ...r signal word Consequences warns of an immediately dangerous situation which might lead to death or serious injuries and or fire DANGER warns of a potentially dangerous situation which might lead to death or serious injuries and or fire WARNING warns of a potentially dangerous situation which might lead to death or minor injuries and or fire CAUTION warns of a potential situation which might lead ...

Page 14: ...ground surrounded by a red edge with a crossbar Mandatory action symbols are circular showing a white symbol on a blue background Warning signs are triangular showing a black symbol and edge on a yellow background Environmental regulations are information on statutory requirements which have to be complied with especially during disposal Table 3 Safety signs ...

Page 15: ...ervice Maintenance Warning signs 1 1 4 General warning sign Warning of electrical voltage Warning of oxidising substances Warning of hand injuries Warning of cut injuries Warning of hazards due to batteries Warning of non observance of the discharge time 3 minutes Table 4 Warning signs ...

Page 16: ... can lead to fatal injuries Prior to use ensure that all protective devices are functioning By observing the safety instructions and complying with the instructed health and safety measures the risk will be limited Read the instruction manual This manual cannot describe every conceivable situation therefore the currently applicable standards as well as the appropriate regulations for industrial sa...

Page 17: ... the following circumstances Installation and maintenance work is not performed correctly Installation and maintenance work is performed by personnel who have not been trained and not been instructed The safety instructions provided in this manual are not observed All safety instructions have to be strictly followed the observance is for your safety The device must not be modified in any way ...

Page 18: ...ltation with the manufacturer and the local energy supplier The energy storage system may be operated only when hanging on a wall WARNING Possible mortal danger due to wrong use Possible mortal danger The device accommodates parts carrying hazardous voltages Contact with these parts can be fatal Any usage beyond or other than the intended use of the energy storage system or individual parts of it ...

Page 19: ...cient qualification of the electrician Personal injuries and material damage Work on the VARTA pulse system e g installation and maintenance work may only be carried out by qualified electricians who are certified by VARTA Storage i The Installation Operation in the password protected area and Maintenance sections contain further information for qualified electricians ...

Page 20: ...e for which VARTA Storage will accept no liability Danger of electrical voltage 2 4 1 DANGER Contact with electrical voltage Risk of fatal injury from electric shock Keep the energy storage system always closed Pay attention to damage of the electrical equipment Eliminate defects immediately Only the electrician is allowed to open the energy storage system when it is switched off Respect the waiti...

Page 21: ...e mortal danger and material damage Do not use water for cleaning the energy storage system Never put down containers with fluids beverage containers and the like on electrical systems The relative humidity inside the room must not exceed 80 Do not put wet devices or components into operation Do not put devices or components that have become wet into operation Contact VARTA Storage ...

Page 22: ...bstances 2 4 3 WARNING Storage and use of oxidising and corrosive substances Increases the risk of fire and the risk of electric shocks Store the above mentioned substances only at places that are intended for them Do not clean the system with agents containing acid lye or solvents ...

Page 23: ...ficient ventilation of the system Overheating of the system possible Keep the ventilation openings clear Ensure sufficient ventilation ATTENTION Heat input due to direct sunlight or devices emitting heat Overheating and damage of the system possible Protect the system against direct sunlight Do not use fan heaters or the like near the system ...

Page 24: ...ched off temporarily only for maintenance purposes ATTENTION Objects on the system Risk of injury due to falling objects and the system might be damaged Do not put any objects on the energy storage system ATTENTION Blocked access In the event of damage the system cannot be switched off The access to the energy storage system must always be ensured Access to the associated circuit breaker must be a...

Page 25: ...certified by VARTA Storage after completion of installation and commissioning The VARTA pulse energy storage system has multiple safety devices Including grid and system protection to country specific standards e g VDE AR N 4105 closed electrical operating area overtemperature cutout and a mechanical shutoff mechanism This switches off the unit if an attempt is made to open the housing before the ...

Page 26: ...n as the consumption rises again above the electricity generated by the photovoltaic system The energy storage system is integrated into the building grid as an AC connection and operates independently of the photovoltaic system A current sensor controls the charge and discharge processes of the energy storage system It is mounted in the fuse box directly behind the consumption feed in meter and m...

Page 27: ...erator must be asked whether it is necessary to register the system Scope of delivery 3 2 The VARTA energy storage system consists of Storage system 1 x battery module 1 x battery inverter 1 x mounting plate 1 x hood 1 x pre installed cable set 1 x instruction manual Extra items 1 x current sensor 50 A 20 m sensor cable RJ12 1 x AC connector 4 x mounting screws for the battery module 3 x mounting ...

Page 28: ...28 Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 Front view VARTA pulse 3 3 Figure 1 Front view 1 Rating plate 2 On Off button 3 Position of the screws ...

Page 29: ...Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 29 General Operation Installation Operation Service Maintenance System overview 3 4 Figure 2 System overview ...

Page 30: ...30 Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 Rating plate 3 5 Figure 3 Rating plate example Figure 4 Cryptocode example ...

Page 31: ... A for 100 μs Automatically controlled 3 phase via current sensor horizontally on a pallet 620 x 700 x 210 16 A B character Table 5 Technical parameters VARTA pulse 3 VARTA PULSE 6 Nominal capacity AC charge power AC discharge power Battery inverter structure Dimensions in mm W x H x D Weight incl battery modules Installation location Grid connection Make current Maximum output residual current In...

Page 32: ...90 5 9 kWh touch safe integrated 445 x 110 x 587 45 kg 800 x 460 x 600 Table 7 Technical parameters battery modules ENVIRONMENTAL RATING DATA Environmental category Classification of wet rooms Degree of contamination Ingress protection Ambient temperature Relative humidity Max altitude Overvoltage category Protection class Air conditioned indoors No wet rooms allowed 2 IP33 5 C to 30 C 80 2000 m A...

Page 33: ...ep the energy storage system always closed Pay attention to damage of the electrical equipment Eliminate defects immediately Only the electrician is allowed to open the energy storage system when it is switched off Respect the waiting times ATTENTION Energy storage system switched off Potential damage to the battery module due to deep discharge The energy storage system may be switched off tempora...

Page 34: ... 4 1 The On Off button on the front of the housing is pressed by the certified installation engineer during commissioning and for service work In case of damage see Chapter 6 2 the system can be shut down using the On Off button Figure 5 On Off button with LED ring ...

Page 35: ...Operating state Green Flashes every second approx 90 s System check Green Steady light Ready Green Flashes every 3 s Standby Green Pulses with increasing intensity Charge Green Pulses with decreasing intensity Unloading Green red Flashes Update Red Steady light Error Red Flashes every second Current sensor check failed The i button on the welcome page of the web interface displays information abou...

Page 36: ...top See Figure 3 Rating plate Connect your storage system to the router of your home network by means of the network cable The connection RJ45 socket is located on the right side of the housing See Figure 15 Battery inverter sockets bottom Enter into the address line of your browser after http varta the serial number of the energy storage system e g http varta130023456 The welcome page of the web ...

Page 37: ...e page provides an overview of the current power values and the states of the energy storage system 1 Charge power of the battery inverter in watt W The energy storage system is charged with this power power of the generating units e g PV system CHP minus the direct internal consumption 2 Discharge power of the battery inverter in watt W The energy storage system is discharged with this power ...

Page 38: ...er the energy storage system is connected to the VARTA server green online red offline 7 Info button i Displays information about the storage system e g IP address energy counter or the most recent grid faults To see further explanations move the cursor over the symbols External relays optional 4 3 3 Via the web interface up to four external relays can be individually programmed for controlling sp...

Page 39: ...online login to the storage system is confirmed A download is available from for the online login to the storage system www varta storage com and for using the portal see Chapter 8 5Warranty registration Alternatively you can tick the I wish to use the VARTA Storage Online Portal box on the warranty card which you return to VARTA Storage Use of the Online Portal is free of charge The Internet conn...

Page 40: ... Only original parts are to be used for maintenance work Maintenance work 5 1 Maintenance of the energy storage system includes Service inspection and maintenance Repair and technical improvements and any additions To maintain the warranty entitlement outside of Germany Austria and Switzerland to safeguard any warranty claims the first service must be carried out within two years of the installati...

Page 41: ... Chapter Maintenance Cleaning 5 2 WARNING Entry of water into electrical systems Possible mortal danger Do not use water for cleaning the energy storage system Never put down containers with fluids beverage containers and the like on electrical systems Cleaning agents Do not use any cleaning agents containing acid lye or solvents Cleaning the outside of the housing clean with a vacuum cleaner wipe...

Page 42: ...n event of damage WARNING Improper elimination of malfunctions Possible mortal danger Ensure that only qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage carry out work at the energy storage system i In case of a malfunction contact the qualified electrician ...

Page 43: ...Malfunctions are displayed on the welcome page of the web interface To do this click on the i icon A window will open Any pending system errors and the previous five grid faults can be read from this window Behaviour in the event of damage 6 2 WARNING Improper handling in case of fire and flooding Possible mortal danger If possible switch off the system and circuit breakers Leave the hazard zone I...

Page 44: ... Damaged battery module due to technical defect Pungent smell Avoid contact with possibly leaking fluid Avoid contact with possibly escaping vapours If possible switch off the system and disconnect the fuses Avoid sparks and open flames Ventilate the installation room In case of a malfunction contact the qualified electrician ...

Page 45: ...ditions of ADR 1 1 3 6 transport not subject to labelling as long as there are no other hazardous goods on or inside the vehicle The other requirements of GGVSEB ordinance on the national and international carriage of hazardous goods by road rail and inland waterways and ADR Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road also have to be fulfilled Delivery is made in tested hazardous goods packaging Lithium ...

Page 46: ...mponents is only allowed to be carried out by the manufacturer and the electricians qualified and certified by him Be prudent during transport Adhere to the transportation regulations Energy storage system and battery modules must not be temporarily stored in the transport vehicle The energy storage system must not be transported if a battery module has already been installed The driver or co driv...

Page 47: ...he parts only in enclosed vehicles The load has to be properly secured Transport the battery module only in its intended transport packaging Adhere to the requirements according to GGVSEB and ADR Use your personal protective equipment This reduces the risk of injuries during the mechanical work WARNING Components are heavy This might lead to overburdened intervertebral discs bruises and crushing C...

Page 48: ...rly damaged packaging Contact VARTA Storage The housing and battery module individually packaged are delivered in separate and tested packaging units on pallets The disposal of the packaging will be taken over by the installation engineer Please examine the deliveries on completeness and damages If damages are already visible at the packaging please note this down on the delivery documents and hav...

Page 49: ...peration Installation Operation Service Maintenance i Do not remove the packaging until immediately prior to installation This prevents damage Keep the packaging material so the system can be properly packaged in case of a subsequent transport relocation ...

Page 50: ...st not be stored outdoors do not expose to abrupt temperature changes The housing and the battery module are to be stored dry at a humidity of 80 are to be stored at a temperature of 5 30 C optimum 18 C ATTENTION Material damage due to overly long storage Deep discharge of the battery module Adhere to the storage conditions The battery module must be commissioned by the manufacturer or a qualified...

Page 51: ...ualified electrician Check the components 8 1 WARNING Entry of water into electrical systems Short circuit and corrosion due to condensation Start the assembly not until the components have room temperature WARNING Installation of damaged components Possible mortal danger Check all components on visible damages Do not install damaged components Contact VARTA Storage ...

Page 52: ...ctrical systems Mortal danger from electric shock Install the storage cabinet only inside buildings Observe all requirements for the installation location CAUTION Personal injury and material damage due to wrong installation and lack of space Crush injuries of limbs Place the cabinet so a safe installation operation maintenance and disassembly are possible when used properly ...

Page 53: ...ent load bearing capacity i e for 4 times the weight of the energy storage system itself Weight of the energy storage system Chapter 3 6 Technical parameters If necessary have the statics tested The ground the adjacent walls and ceiling must not consist of heat sensitive material The distance to adjacent installations must be at least 15 cm to the right and left A clear space of approx 120 cm in d...

Page 54: ...ensured Environmental conditions 8 3 2 The installation location must match a pollution degree 2 A continuous air exchange possibly via forced ventilation e g window air conditioning system ventilation or the like has always to be ensured The distance to the ventilation must be at least 100 cm The room temperature must always be between 5 30 C optimum 18 C the relative humidity must be 80 Recommen...

Page 55: ...ambient temperature with direct sunlight with a humidity above 80 and condensation in which the temperature might be below the freezing point in which salty humidity might enter with an ammonia containing environment Warranty 8 4 For the warranty to be effective to safeguard any warranty claims outside Germany Austria and Switzerland VARTA Storage must be in possession of the following data Commis...

Page 56: ...ode The installation engineer can also register the data subject to the customer s consent The activation code label Unlock Code is affixed to the inside of the storage cabinet on the inside of the hood This label is provided for the customer s personal documents As an alternative to this procedure the completed and signed warranty records commissioning report and warranty card together with the a...

Page 57: ...Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 57 General Operation Installation Operation Service Maintenance Figure 8 ID label of the battery module example Figure 9 Activation code label example ...

Page 58: ...istration by the end customer incl registration for the web portal Chapter 8 5 2 Warranty registration by the installation engineer 8 5 1 Open page www varta storage com Change to energy storage systems Registration in the B2B area with login and password On the welcome page click on Start VARTA Portal Change to energy storage registration Entering the data for the battery storage Initial installa...

Page 59: ...e Unlock Code can be found on the stickers on the inside of the housing Open the next screen battery module with next Enter the serial number i If the storage system is connected to the Internet the serial number of the installed battery module will be transmitted automatically The battery module has to be registered at the latest 11 weeks after delivery ...

Page 60: ...pletes the following fields and transmits them to VARTA Storage If Yes continue with the next screen If No the screen customer data will be skipped In this case the end customer has to enter these data in the 2nd part of the warranty registration himself Entering the customer data Mandatory fields are marked with an Call up the next screen commissioning with next ...

Page 61: ...Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 61 General Operation Installation Operation Service Maintenance Details of the commissioning report ...

Page 62: ...Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 Confirmation of the registration Completion of the registration with close These data can be viewed in the B2B area Open under warranty registration or save as a PDF ...

Page 63: ... com Change to energy storage systems Registration in the portal Under No access yet Register now with serial number and activation code Enter the following details Battery storage Contact data Declaration for contacting via telephone Declaration for the use of the online services plus contacting via telephone Cancellation right information Voluntary consents of the customer ...

Page 64: ...64 Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 Click the button Send registration now ...

Page 65: ...tion Updated 12 2017 65 General Operation Installation Operation Service Maintenance After completion of the entries the details of the warranty registration are displayed Correct the entries or send the registration now ...

Page 66: ...66 Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 After registration the customer receives an email with the access data Alternatively the customer can register with the enclosed warranty card sheet 1 2 and 4 ...

Page 67: ...al connection 8 6 This section is intended for the qualified electrician Use your personal protective equipment This reduces the risk of injuries during the mechanical work Observe the safety rules Disconnect Lock out Check for absence of voltage Before connecting up the power supply make sure that no persons are in the hazard zone ...

Page 68: ...age system without a PE and N connection The system is intended to have a permanent connection Neutral and phase must not be interchanged Otherwise internal protection and metering devices might not function A suitable separator must be installed between power grid and customer system e g selective automatic cut out SAC which can be used for all poles disconnection of the customer system from the ...

Page 69: ...nsor cable 2 In order to minimise losses the wiring section between storage and connection should not be longer than 20 m Preparation of the AC port for the building grid 8 6 2 Figure 10 Stripping cables To connect to the building grid the 3 wire AC cable must be connected to the supplied AC connector Strip the cable 55 mm at the end The PE conductor must be 8 mm longer than the other four conduct...

Page 70: ...sible Connection of a stranded wire conductor Press the clamping springs with a screwdriver 2 5 mm blade width Insert the stripped conductor as far as possible To release the conductor press the springs with a screwdriver Figure 12 AC connector with strain relief 1 AC connector 2 Strain relief housing lower part 3 Strain relief housing upper part ...

Page 71: ...required ATTENTION Reversed phases Charging and discharging malfunction Conductors L1 L2 L3 for the building connection and PV current sensor must have the same phase assignment Make the connection for a clockwise phase sequence ATTENTION Contamination of the magnetic cores The current sensor will be damaged Do not touch the magnetic cores Ensure a clean working environment In order to ensure opti...

Page 72: ...rent sensor to detect the reference and in fed power correctly it is necessary to adhere to the following The phase assignment L1 L2 L3 must provide a clockwise phase sequence The arrows on the folding transformers must point in the sub distribution direction Figure 13 VARTA Split Core current sensor 1 Current sensor 2 Current measurement connection socket 3 folding transformer L1 L2 L3 To attach ...

Page 73: ...ngage audibly PV current transformer optional VARTA pulse has a provision for connection of an additional VARTA Split Core current sensor for visualization of the power from the provider In this case The phases of the building s current sensor must match the phases of the PV current sensor The arrows on the folding transformers point in the sub distribution direction ...

Page 74: ... 7 This section is intended for the qualified electrician Read the instruction manual WARNING Components are heavy This might lead to overburdened intervertebral discs bruises and crushing Carry out the work described in this chapter with 2 persons or suitable equipment ...

Page 75: ...ions and screw in the screws so that there is a distance of approx 3 mm between the wall and screw head 4 Remove the carrying straps from the mounting plate 5 Install the mounting plate Note Make sure that the mounting plate slides down into the keyholes 6 Check that the mounting plate is level 7 Mark the remaining 4 holes position 2 in the drawing 8 Remove the mounting plate 9 Drill the four hole...

Page 76: ...76 Subject to modification Updated 12 2017 Figure 14 Dimensions on mounting plate mm ...

Page 77: ... Service Maintenance Figure 15 Battery inverter sockets bottom AC connection area 1 Micro SD card slot 2 LAN 3 PV sensor optional 4 Grid sensor 5 AC grid 6 Main earth PE 2x i Note that the specific country code must be set on the country selector switch Read the accompanying bulletin ...

Page 78: ...ive parts Mortal danger Adhere to the waiting times Make sure that the battery module is switched off and no LED indicator is lit The energy storage system must not be transported if a battery module has already been installed Keep unauthorised persons away WARNING Contact with sharp edged parts Cut injuries Wear your personal protective equipment ...

Page 79: ...l injuries and material damage Unpack the battery module carefully Check the battery module for damages and cleanness Never install and commission a damaged or contaminated battery module Transport the battery module carefully Do not put any parts on the battery module Keep unauthorised persons away Cleaning agents Do not use any cleaning agents containing acid lye or solvents ...

Page 80: ...possibly leaking fluid Avoid contact with possibly escaping vapours Damaged or contaminated battery module Contact VARTA Storage First aid in case of contact with electrolyte When inhaling Leave the room Get medical attention immediately In case of skin contact Thoroughly wash the affected area with water and soap Get medical attention immediately In case of eye contact Rinse eyes with running wat...

Page 81: ...ttery module 8 9 3 ATTENTION Overly long storage of the battery module Deep discharge of the battery module Once you started commissioning it has to be carried out until finished ATTENTION Reversed wires of error and warning messages Wrong error message to the control Observe the given colour coding Figure 16 VARTA pulse battery module ...

Page 82: ...e to guide the battery module during installation The battery module is positioned as shown in Figure 19 Battery module fastening screws Lift the battery module onto the two mounting rails on the mounting plate The handle is intended only for guiding the battery module The oblong holes on the battery module serve to centre the battery module using the two preinstalled screws Push the battery modul...

Page 83: ...d 12 2017 83 General Operation Installation Operation Service Maintenance Make the connections to the battery module as shown in Figure 18 Internal connections Figure 19 Battery module fastening screws Figure 18 Internal connections ...

Page 84: ...ication cables into the openings in the clamping connector The connections are self clamping For the pin assignment see Figure 17 Battery module terminals DRY contact Communication 2 Plug in the communication cable red CAN Check readiness for operation Press the activation button on the battery module The LED indicator on the battery module indicates that the unit is ready for operation ...

Page 85: ... hood ATTENTION On Off switch could be damaged System cannot be put into operation Do not use any force when closing the hood the switch must fit in the opening in the battery inverter Before you close the energy storage system please check all tools removed is the interior clean o no loose parts in the interior o no small parts in the interior all cable connections correctly established all cable...

Page 86: ...th cable between the hood and battery inverter check the electrical connection between the hood and central earthing point by means of a continuity test swivel the hood towards the unit while paying attention to the position of the On Off switch o Make sure that no cables are pinched o The spring must engage audibly secure the energy storage system with the three supplied screws on the bottom Figu...

Page 87: ...tended for the qualified electrician Switching on 8 10 1 The VARTA energy storage system is switched on as follows Housing closed and secured by screws Make sure that the network cable is connected Connect the fuse at the building grid Activate storage system using On Off button The button will be locked in the lower position Figure 21 On Off button ...

Page 88: ... Ready Red Steady light Probable error The battery modules have not yet been configured Continue with commissioning LED ring colour Possible cause Remedy White On Off button not pressed Press On Off button Hood not positioned correctly Open hood and then position it as instructed Fuse not switched on Switch on fuse No AC grid connection Check AC grid connection and establish if necessary Switch de...

Page 89: ...ta130000815 The serial number can be found on the rating plate on the outside of the housing The welcome page of the web interface will appear If the storage system cannot be accessed via the customer s network a connection can be established by means of the VARTA network configurator NCT Can you can download this from the B2B area at VARTA storage com after entering your username and personal pas...

Page 90: ...nu Quick Install see Chapter 8 11 Entering the serial numbers of the battery module 8 10 3 Click on the Settings tab 1 The Settings page opens Click on the Basic settings tab 4 Enter an individual name 2 for the device The maximum length is 20 characters Enter the serial number of the installed battery module 3 Click on Apply ...

Page 91: ...ED remains red or flashes red the following remedies have to be taken Remedy LED ring flashes red Error The current sensor check failed Please switch the battery storage system off and back on again Check the connection to the current sensor Check that the phase assignment on the current sensor is for a clockwise phase sequence If the LED ring continues to flash red after the restart duration appr...

Page 92: ...field next to Activate DHCP is ticked factory setting If the connection is not made automatically use the parameters in the instructions for the network router DNS and gateway address are usually identical for commercially available DSL routers These addresses can differ for company networks Moreover ports 4500 21 and 37 need to be enabled for the connection to the portal does not apply for all us...

Page 93: ...o read out the router s network configuration for example The address range 172 30 xxx xxx and 172 31 xxx xxx must not be used as a static or dynamic IP for the storage system See Chapter 9 4 2 Setting the grid parameters for GS protection 8 10 5 The grid parameters for GS protection have to be adjusted to the requirements of the country in question Click on the Grid parameters tab The Grid parame...

Page 94: ...y The Automatic setting uses the default values that are saved for the selected country see Table 10 For the individual grid parameter settings see Chapter 9 4 4 Reboot 8 10 6 A reboot is required after parameters are changed To do so turn the storage system off and then back on again at the On Off button Afterwards checks on the welcome page and on the System page are necessary ...

Page 95: ...0 7 Click on the Home button Figure 22 Checking the welcome page on the web interface 1 Check the display of the current sensor on reasonable values 2 Check the online status green online 3 Click on the i button There should be no errors displayed in the info window see Figure 23 Figure 23Possibly the System page shows information for ...

Page 96: ...e 23 Info window on the web interface Checks on the System page 8 10 8 Click on the System tab Checking the connections Once the energy storage system has been setup and connected it is necessary to check whether the system signals a current flow at all three phases realistic currents ...

Page 97: ...nsor If realistic values are not displayed check whether the connection corresponds to a clockwise phase sequence Note The system may need to have a large load at all three phases Checking the battery modules Check whether the Battery module serial number of the installed battery module is displayed Exiting the password protected area 8 10 9 Finally it is necessary to ensure that the customer is u...

Page 98: ...o modification Updated 12 2017 Quick Install 8 11 Click on the Quick Install tab Follow the wizard step by step Basic settings menu Enter the device name 2 Enter the serial number of the battery module 3 Click Next ...

Page 99: ...s menu The network settings will be applied unchanged Click Next Grid parameters menu The grid parameters will be set to Automatic Select the appropriate country For further information see Chapter 9 4 4 Complete the Quick Install with Finish and switch the storage system off and then back on again at the On Off button ...

Page 100: ...a Access to the web interface password entry 9 1 The procedure for accessing the web interface is described in the Operation section See Chapter 4 3 1 Certain parameters may be changed only by trained and qualified personnel not by the operating company Enter the password into the field for installation engineer access Further tabs appear in the header Click on a tab ...

Page 101: ...rview of the serial number the status of the battery module and battery inverter data System and grid errors are displayed in the fields Error list and GS error list The serial number of the installed battery module is displayed under the heading Battery module serial numbers Version 9 3 The versions of the system components can be viewed on this page ...

Page 102: ...e gives you access to other input screens Click on a tab Enter the parameters or check the corresponding selection box Confirm your entries by clicking on the Apply button Alternatively you can restore the Factory settings or return to the previous operating state via Return ...

Page 103: ...changed on this page Device name Input during initial commissioning The maximum length is 20 characters Date and time can be entered here As a rule these parameters are automatically synchronised via the time server Time zone For Germany GMT 1 Greenwich Mean Time 1 h Battery module serial number Enter the serial number SN of the battery module here ...

Page 104: ...er s network parameters IP address Is read out automatically Network mask Must be entered manually if DHCP is not activated DNS address Is read out automatically Gateway Is read out automatically i If IP address DNS address and gateway are to be set up statically knowledge of the static address assignment is required For this it is required to read out the router s network configuration for exampl...

Page 105: ...efault the system reboots at between 3 and 4 o clock Any hour between 0 a m and 12 p m can be entered for the reboot time Manual fan actuation Select between Automatic 0 middle level 1 and highest level 2 Resetting time of air filter change The time until the next air filter change can be reset To do so check the selection field It is assumed that the air filter is really replaced or cleaned ...

Page 106: ...witch be set to the correct position prior to commissioning Read the accompanying bulletin Automatic If the selection box is checked the saved settings will be used for GS protection In the drop down list select the country to which the country selection switch is set If the country displayed here does not match the switch setting check the setting of the switch Minimum and maximum values These va...

Page 107: ...RID_MIN in V UGRID_MaX in V UGRID_MAX10 in V Germany 47 50 51 50 184 264 253 Austria 47 50 51 50 184 264 258 France 47 50 51 50 184 264 253 Italy 47 50 51 50 184 264 253 Netherlands 47 50 51 50 184 264 253 Table 10 Grid parameter default settings Note If the Automatic option is not selected the following parameters can also be set to suit the individual requirements of the grid operator Minimum gr...

Page 108: ...ctor switch The power factor cos φ for compensation of the reactive power is set to 1 00 at the factory This value may have to be adjusted as specified by the relevant grid operator In the drop down list reactive power function manual input input according to Q P characteristic and input according to Q U characteristic are available for adjusting the cos φ ...

Page 109: ... list Time delay Enter the time in s after which the reactive power is to be adjusted Minimum power Enter the minimum power in up to which the reactive current is not controlled Setting as per Q P characteristic Reactive power function Select Q P characteristic from the drop down list QPX1 QPX2 Enter the settings for QPX1 and QPX2 by using the numerical input fields You can find the settings in Fi...

Page 110: ...y the power factor at the beginning of the characteristic is 1 According to the table the value of 0 has to be set for QPY1 QPX2 End point of the Q P characteristic on the power axis The parameter is entered in Example QPX2 90 The characteristic ends at 90 of the rated maximum power QPY2 Power factor at the end of the Q P characteristic The setting can be found in Table 10 Normally the power facto...

Page 111: ...mum power in up to which the reactive current is not controlled Setting as per Q U characteristic Reactive power function Select Q U characteristic from the drop down list QUX1 to QUX4 Enter the settings for QUX1 to QUX4 by using the numerical input fields Find the setting value in Table 12 QUY1 to QUY4 Enter the settings for QUY1 to QUY4 by using the numerical input fields You can find the settin...

Page 112: ... The setting is to be found in Table 10 Normally the parameter is set to 0 i e no reactive power is produced QUX3 Start of the second section of the Q U characteristic on the voltage axis The parameter is entered in V Example The characteristic begins at 235 V the value of QUX3 is 235 QUY3 Power factor at the start of the Q U characteristic If the grid voltage falls below the value defined by QUX3...

Page 113: ...enance i When setting the parameters the following condition must be adhered to QUX1 QUX2 QUX3 QUX4 Time delay Enter the time in s after which the reactive power is to be adjusted Minimum power Enter the minimum power in up to which the reactive current is not controlled Figure 25 Q U characteristic ...

Page 114: ...ion 9 5 If you need the power limitation P U TOR D4 you can select either characteristic A or B via the drop down list Logging out 9 6 Finally it is necessary to ensure that the customer is unable to access the password protected area Click on the Logout tab ...

Page 115: ...10 1 DANGER Contact with live parts Mortal danger Adhere to the waiting times Make sure that the battery modules are switched off and no LED indicator is lit The energy storage system must not be transported if a battery module has already been installed Observe the safety rules Disconnect Lock out Check for absence of voltage Before connecting up the power supply make sure that no persons are in ...

Page 116: ...nal parts are to be used for maintenance work When all work is complete cleanly remake and check the contacts and connections and screw in place All work on the VARTA pulse system must be documented by the qualified electrician in the service book WARNING Contact with sharp edged parts Cut injuries Wear your personal protective equipment ...

Page 117: ...d intervertebral discs bruises and crushing Carry out the work described in this chapter with 2 persons or suitable equipment Scope of maintenance work 10 2 Maintenance of the VARTA pulse energy storage system includes Service inspection and maintenance Repair and technical improvements and any additions For documentation on the maintenance procedure see Chapter 5 ...

Page 118: ...n room can be maintained If necessary an active fan has to be installed Clarify with the customer whether any additional heat sources have been installed in the installation room since installation of the storage system or last maintenance Is the wall mounting stable Tighten or replace the screws as necessary Checking the system parameters Service 11 2 The system parameters are checked via the web...

Page 119: ...the maintenance that needs to be carried out fan and ventilation openings as well as improper ambient conditions Notes on troubleshooting can also be found in the overviews Battery module and Battery inverter Over there check the categories status faults as well as control WR control EMS and control ENS Check the GS settings if necessary see Chapter 9 4 4 and eliminate the error Then restart the e...

Page 120: ...ervice by VARTA Storage agreement has been concluded The software update can be carried out by using the VARTA network configurator NCT This is available for download in the B2B area of the page https www varta storage com after entering the username and the personal password i Before you carry out a software update please check whether any errors are displayed on the web interface If yes rectify ...

Page 121: ...4 7 From the Settings tab select the Service settings item Check the Reset air filter box Click on Apply Checking the fan 11 2 6 From the Settings tab select the Service settings item Use Manual fan control to toggle between settings 0 automatic 1 medium setting and 2 highest setting Check whether the fan is blowing out air at the top right and on the side Wait for 10 to 15 s until the fan has rea...

Page 122: ...y running Pay attention to noises that indicate mechanical damage Reset to the Automatic 0 setting Checking the system parameters 11 3 The system parameters are checked via the web interface To do so please observe Chapter 9 Checking the current sensor values 11 3 1 Select the System page ...

Page 123: ...ses separately Switch on consumers deliberately If necessary check the current through all three phases with the clamp on ammeter Measures in case of suspicious current sensor values Check whether the connection corresponds to a clockwise phase sequence If the current sensor value of one or several phases is 0 in spite of a load check the connection between energy storage system and current sensor...

Page 124: ...modification Updated 12 2017 Checking the battery module 11 3 3 The warnings and errors regarding the battery module are displayed on the System page Indicated errors are explained in the error list see Chapter 11 2 2 ...

Page 125: ...live parts Mortal danger Switch the energy storage system off Adhere to the waiting times Make sure that the battery modules are switched off and no LED indicator is lit The energy storage system must not be transported if a battery module has already been installed Observe the safety rules Disconnect Lock out Check for absence of voltage Before connecting up the power supply make sure that no per...

Page 126: ...o modification Updated 12 2017 WARNING Components are heavy This might lead to overburdened intervertebral discs bruises and crushing Carry out the work described in this chapter with 2 persons or suitable equipment ...

Page 127: ... 4 1 Make sure that the On Off button on the front of the housing is set to Off not depressed Remove the screws from the bottom of the hood to open the energy storage system Aid Torx 20 screwdriver Figure 26 Opening the energy storage system Pull the bottom of the hood away from the wall approx 30 cm Figure 27 Latch on the earthing connector ...

Page 128: ...r This requires opening the latch Lift off the hood up Removing the battery inverter 11 4 2 Disconnect the electrical connections Make sure no LEDs are lit on the battery module Loosen the screws 1 3 Lift the battery inverter up and out of the holder as shown 4 Figure 28 Loosening the screws on the battery inverter ...

Page 129: ...on Installation Operation Service Maintenance i Make sure that no small parts drop into the battery inverter Figure 29 Battery inverter sockets bottom AC connection area 1 Micro SD card slot 2 LAN 3 PV sensor optional 4 Grid sensor 5 AC grid 6 Main earth PE 2x ...

Page 130: ...g the battery inverter 11 4 3 To reinstall perform the working steps in reverse order The battery inverter stops at the end position Figure 30 Connections on the battery inverter top DC connection area 1 Air outlet 2 Batt battery module 3 Fan 4 CAN 5 DRY ...

Page 131: ...11 4 4 WARNING Improper handling of the battery module Personal injuries and material damage Do not damage the battery module during removal and installation Do not attempt to repair it Battery modules are maintenance free and must not be opened under any circumstances Make sure that the battery modules are switched off and no LED indicator is lit ...

Page 132: ...bed in this chapter with 2 persons or suitable equipment Do not lift the battery module by the handle Use the handle to guide the battery module during installation ATTENTION Improper disconnection of the cables Damage to the connectors Press the latch on the connector then carefully pull the connector upwards Make sure that the battery module is switched off and no LED indicator is lit ...

Page 133: ...matically Switch off the battery module at the activation button hold the button until the LED goes off Then disconnect the following wires Connections for battery current DRY contact CAN Loosen the four mounting screws see Figure 31 Battery module fastening screws Lift the battery module off the mounting rails Figure 31 Battery module fastening screws ...

Page 134: ... filter 11 4 7 The fan is accessible after the hood has been opened Clean the grille on the air filter Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or exchange it Check the fan for contamination and clean if necessary Check the bearing play and ease of movement of the fan by hand If the fan must be replaced please contact VARTA Storage Figure 32 Battery module ...

Page 135: ...ections correctly Check all cable ducts Check all safety devices No persons in the hazard zone before connecting up the power supply ATTENTION On Off switch could be damaged System cannot be put into operation Do not use any force when closing the hood The switch must fit in the opening in the battery inverter Before you close the energy storage system please check is the interior clean edge prote...

Page 136: ...d central earthing point by means of a continuity test swivel the hood towards the unit while paying attention to the position of the On Off switch o Make sure that no cables are pinched o The spring must engage audibly secure the energy storage system with the three supplied screws on the bottom Checking the operating state 11 5 1 Check whether the fuses have been re connected Switch on the energ...

Page 137: ...pprox 90 s System check Green Steady light Ready Green Flashes every 3 s Standby Green Pulses with increasing intensity Charge Green Pulses with decreasing intensity Unloading If necessary check whether error messages appear on the web interface see Chapters 4 3 2 and 9 2 and rectify the errors if possible Check the fan for proper operation see Chapter 11 2 6 If the battery module was exchanged en...

Page 138: ...s beverage containers and the like on electrical systems Cleaning agents Do not use any cleaning agents containing acid lye or solvents Cleaning the outside of the housing clean with a vacuum cleaner wipe with a damp not wet cloth 12 Malfunctions WARNING Improper troubleshooting due to lack of professional knowledge Personal injuries and material damage Only the qualified electrician is allowed to...

Page 139: ...the LED ring 12 1 The LED ring at the On Off switch indicates malfunctions See Table 9 Malfunction indicators on the web interface 12 2 Malfunctions are displayed on the System page of the web interface Select the System tab from the header The error lists for the storage system and the grid and system GS protection can be read out ...

Page 140: ...mproper disassembly due to lack of professional knowledge Personal injuries and environmental damage Only the qualified electrician is allowed to disassemble the energy storage system Read the instruction manual i If the original packaging is no longer available request suitable packaging for hazardous goods ...

Page 141: ...he qualified electrician Read the instruction manual Especially the Safety chapter i How to open the storage cabinet and disassemble the components is described in Chapter 11 4 The battery modules should be in a charge state of less than 30 If necessary discharge the modules Disposal 13 3 The VARTA pulse system must not be disposed of via domestic waste ...

Page 142: ...t packaging for hazardous goods Packaging and collection costs are taken over by VARTA Storage The cabinet can be disposed of as electrical waste for instance at a recycling centre 14 Relocation Planning a relocation 14 1 WARNING Improper disassembly due to lack of professional knowledge Personal injuries and environmental damage Only the qualified electrician is allowed to disassemble the energy ...

Page 143: ...ection is intended for the qualified electrician WARNING Improper transport due to lack of professional knowledge Possible mortal danger and material damage The transportation of the energy storage system and its components is only allowed to be carried out by the manufacturer and the electricians qualified and certified by him Be prudent during transport Adhere to the transportation regulations R...

Page 144: ...ied by VARTA Storage within 11 weeks after removal i Perform commissioning after relocation according to Chapter 8 Conformity with the relevant EU Directives for the device is verified by the CE mark Declaration of Conformity DoC The components used have been developed and manufactured in compliance with applicable Directives and Standards The complete Declaration of Conformity is available on our...

Page 145: ...tery inverter sockets bottom 77 Figure 16 VARTA pulse battery module 81 Figure 17 Battery module terminals DRY contact 82 Figure 18 Internal connections 83 Figure 19 Battery module fastening screws 83 Figure 20 Hood fastening screws 86 Figure 21 On Off button 87 Figure 22 Checking the welcome page on the web interface 95 Figure 23 Info window on the web interface 96 Figure 24 Q P characteristic 11...

Page 146: ...ery modules 32 Table 8 Technical parameters environmental rating data 32 Table 9 LED ring indications at the On Off button 35 Table 10 Grid parameter default settings 107 Table 11 Setting as per Q P characteristic 110 Table 12 Setting as per Q U characteristic 112 Appendix Appendix 1a Connection diagram of TN system Appendix 1b Connection diagram of TT system Appendix 2a Connection diagram of TN s...

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