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13.10.9

Replacing and cleaning the air filter

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Unscrew the filter holder.

Aid:

Torx 25 screwdriver

The air filter can be removed.

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Clean the filter area with a cloth.

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If necessary, clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner.

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Replace the air filter (at every second service) and screw the filter holder on.

Ensure that no dust from the air filter gets into the interior of the store.

Figure 17: Uninstalling the air filter (from front - bottom)

13.10.10

Dismounting the cover of the storage cabinet

The cover of the storage cabinet is connected to the storage cabinet with eight screws.

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Loosen the fastening screws (5 x) on the front of the open storage cabinet.

Aid:

Torx 25 screwdriver

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Loosen the fastening nuts (3 x) on the back of the storage cabinet.

Aid:

Open-end wrench no. 10

Figure 18: Cabinet cover nuts – (behind-bottom)

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Remove the cover.

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Remove the earth conductor from the earth lug on the cover interior.

Summary of Contents for element 12

Page 1: ...VARTA Storage GmbH OPERATING MANUAL VARTA element backup ...

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Page 3: ...Please contact your local technical support You will find the contact details at www varta storage de DE Technical service technical service varta storage com Tel 49 9081 24086 6044 Document number 802970 02 Stand 10 2021 Note to the electrical specialist This manual contains in the first part general information on the operation of the VARTA element backup energy storage system You will find furt...

Page 4: ...e mode 15 3 3 Scope of delivery DE 15 3 4 View of the VARTA element backup 16 3 5 System overview Own consumption optimisation 17 3 6 System overview with replacement power consumers 18 3 7 Identification 19 3 7 1 Type plate 19 3 7 2 ID label of the battery module 19 3 8 Technical parameters VARTA element backup 20 3 9 1 Battery module 21 3 9 2 Environmental rating 21 3 10 Derating 21 4 REPLACEMEN...

Page 5: ...duction 42 11 7 Connection plans of the VARTA element backup 43 11 7 1 VARTA element backup with replacement power box in the TT network 43 11 7 2 VARTA element backup with replacement power box in the TN C network 44 11 7 3 VARTA element backup in the house installation in the TT network 45 11 7 4 VARTA element backup in the house installation in the TN C network 46 11 8 Network connection prepar...

Page 6: ... Q U characteristic 83 12 5 The power restriction menu 84 12 6 Leaving the password protected area 84 MAINTENANCE 85 13 BASIC INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE 85 13 1 Safety instructions 85 13 2 Scope of the maintenanceworks 86 13 3 Service and repair works 86 13 4 External check of the storage cabinet 87 13 5 Checking the system parameters service 87 13 5 1 Checking the online status 87 13 5 2 Error li...

Page 7: ...r 100 13 11 Completing the service and repair works 101 13 11 1 Check operating status 102 13 12 Cleaning 102 14 FAULTS 103 14 1 Faults displays of the LED ring 103 14 2 Faults displays on the web interface 103 15 DISMOUNT AND DISPOSAL 103 15 1 Planning dismount 103 15 2 Carry out dismount 104 15 3 Disposal 104 16 MOVE 104 16 1 Planning a move 104 16 2 Carrying out a move 105 17 SPARE PARTS 106 18...

Page 8: ...standard in the scope of delivery These components and or system parts are marked in this manual as optional Simply skip these parts of the manual if your energy store is not equipped with them General equal treatment VARTA Storage GmbH is conscious of the significance of language in relation to the equal treatment of men and women For ease of legibility no gender specific differentiation is deplo...

Page 9: ...word and warning colour identify the warning stage and provide an immediate indication of the type and severity of consequences if the measures to avoid the danger are not followed Warning colour signal word Consequences warns of a directly dangerous situation that can lead to death or to serious injuries and or fire DANGER warns of a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to death or to serio...

Page 10: ... a black symbol and border on a yellow background Environmental regulations are indications of state regulations to be complied with particularly in relation to disposal 1 4 Warning sign General warning sign Warning of hand injuries Warning of electric shock Warning of cut injuries Warning of oxidising substances Warning of dangers due to batteries warning of non compliance with the discharge time...

Page 11: ...to the device 2 2 Intended use The VARTA element backup with its components is built according to the state of the art and the product specific standards and is to be used for the storage of electricity from photovoltaic systems Other uses must be coordinated with the manufacturer and the local energy supplier In the event of a power failure the replacement power function of the VARTA element back...

Page 12: ...r supply to connect the replacement power network of several stores simultaneously do not cascade any further energy stores in the replacement power network to connect generator systems to the replacement power network 2 6 Requirements for electrical specialists WARNING Insufficient qualification of the electrical specialist Personal and material damage Activities on the VARTA element backup syste...

Page 13: ...o electric shock on the replacement power connection Only the electrical specialist is allowed to open the energy store Switch off the energy store Ensure that the supply line of the system is disconnected from the mains Comply with a waiting time of at least 3 minutes 2 7 2 Danger due to water WARNING Entry of water into electrical installations Possible danger to life and material damage Do not ...

Page 14: ... a fan heater or a similar device near the system 2 7 5 Danger due to misconduct ATTENTION Energy store switched off Possible damage to the batter module due to deep discharge The energy storage system may be switched off only temporarily for maintenance purposes ATTENTION Objects on the system Risk of injury due to falling objects and the system can be damaged Do not deposit objects on the energy...

Page 15: ... safety equipment These include grid and system protection according to VDE AR N 4105 closed electrical operating area overtemperature switch off and a door switch The latter switches the energy store off if an attempt is made to open the storage cabinet without previously disconnecting it from the mains According to the country specific specifications the installation of a switch off mechanism ma...

Page 16: ...VARTA element backup selected electrical consumers can be supplied with electrical energy on the replacement power network even in the event of a power failure To this end the store keeps a reserve capacity ready that can be used in the event of a power failure In the integrated network operation the electrical consumers connected to the replacement power network are supplied from the integrated n...

Page 17: ...function is activated on several energy stores no energy store will supply replacement power 3 3 Scope of delivery DE The VARTA element backup energy storage system includes a storage cabinet with integrated energy and battery management battery module s and battery converters VARTA element backup 6 12 18 Number of battery chargers 1 2 3 Number of communication cable sets 1 2 3 Number of power cab...

Page 18: ...16 3 4 View of the VARTA element backup No Description No Description 1 Cover 4 Screws for opening the door 2 Type plate 5 Black start button 3 On off switch 6 Ventilation grid ...

Page 19: ... the classic use of a VARTA element backup for own consumption optimisation The replacement power function is not used here No Description No Description 1 Photovoltaic system 4 Consumers in the household 2 Converter for photovoltaic system 5 Current sensor 3 VARTA element backup ...

Page 20: ...placement power consumers In the event of a power failure the consumers shown in 5 are supplied by the storage system No Description No Description 1 Photovoltaic system 5 Consumers entitled to replacement power 2 Converter for photovoltaic system 6 Consumers in the household 3 VARTA element backup 7 Current sensor 4 VARTA replacement power box ...

Page 21: ...19 3 7 Identification 3 7 1 Type plate 3 7 2 ID label of the battery module ...

Page 22: ...feguard grid side 16 A B character RCD type A 0 03 25 A TT network Safeguard consumer replacement power network 6 A B character RCD type B 0 03 25 A Performance recording 3 phase by means of current sensor Setup site within the house Own consumption optimisation 3 phase regulated Performance recording 3 phase by means of current sensor Transport and packaging Dimensions in mm W x H x D 600 x 1176 ...

Page 23: ...st and other external influences Additionally the building and or housing is air conditioned with regard to temperature humidity and air filtering 3 10 Derating Derating means a temporary curtailment of the maximum performance of the battery converter in order to prevent components from being heated excessively VARTA energy storage systems are designed in such a way that when the operating and env...

Page 24: ...equirement for the replacement power mode is that the energy store is not empty The maximum available power is dependent on the number of battery modules installed and their charging status You will find the technical data in chapter 3 8 Technical parameters of VARTA element backup beginning on page 20 4 1 Replacement power box Optional The replacement power box is intended for connecting consumer...

Page 25: ...ated network mode 4 2 1 Notes on connection Ensure that the loads are spread as equally as possible over the individual phases Example of possible loads Please note that indicated values are a recommendation for individual devices The data can deviate in individual cases The combination of various consumers must be tested individually at the end customer s premises as described in chapter 4 4 Test...

Page 26: ...te To test the least favourable case activate all the consumers simultaneously Test the function by switching off the fuse in the supply line of the store compare chapter 11 7 Connection plans of the VARTA element backup beginning on page 43 F1 The store will build up the replacement power network automatically within the defined switchover time and supply the connected consumers Should this not b...

Page 27: ...y in the event of a power failure Values between 0 30 SOC can be set here Notes on setting the value The value is a weighting between capacity for own consumption optimisation and supply duration in the event of a power failure The smaller the set reserve capacity the greater the capacity that can be used for the normal own consumption optimisation At the same time however the capacity reserved fo...

Page 28: ... 1 Installer Registration of the energy store by the installer Launch the page https b2b varta storage com nc b2b html Enter all the necessary data 5 1 2 Part 2 End customer You can carry out the guarantee registration once the installer has registered the energy store Please call up the following site in the browser https varta portal energy Register in the portal by clicking on Register and prov...

Page 29: ... off Comply with a waiting time of at least 3 minutes DANGER Contact with electrical voltage Danger to life due to electric shock on the replacement power connection Only the electrical specialist is allowed to open the energy store Switch off the energy store Ensure that the supply line of the system is disconnected from the mains Comply with a waiting time of at least 3 minutes ATTENTION Energy ...

Page 30: ... of damage see chapter 9 1 the system can be shut down using the on off switch 6 1 2 VARTA element backup switching on the replacement power mode 6 1 2 1 Automatic standard In the event of a power failure the VARTA element backup automatically switches to the replacement power mode Note A requirement for the replacement power mode is that the energy store is not empty 6 1 2 2 Manual switch on Manu...

Page 31: ...b interface Further possible designations of the buttons are shown when the mouse is dragged over the button Note Click on the information symbols shown to receive further information You will find these in the settings and the respective functions Here you should ideally use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome as your browser 6 3 1 Access to the web interface For access to the web interface you requ...

Page 32: ...ple http varta127023456 You will find the serial number on the type plate on the outside of the energy store i For access to the web interface the browser may need to be updated The homepage of the web interface appears Note According to the expansion stage of the energy store and after a software update the website can deviate from the following images 6 3 2 The Energy Manager To manage special t...

Page 33: ...data transfer the internet connection must not be interrupted for longer than five days even in the case of voluntary use outside of an online guarantee In the event that an online guarantee is concluded a permanent internet connection must be ensured Access to the portal is activated as soon as you agree to the VARTA online services as part of the guarantee registration Use of the portal is free ...

Page 34: ...D card of the manufacturer was successfully tested GOODRAM type no SDU4GCMGRB For the documentation of the maintenance see chapter 18 on page 106 7 2 Cleaning WARNING Entry of water into electrical installations Possible danger to life Do not use water to clean the energy store Do not deposit containers with liquids such as drinks cups on electrical installations Cleaning agents Do not use cleanin...

Page 35: ...itch on the front of the cabinet displays faults The i symbol 1 on the homepage of the web interface informs you about the currently occurring fault 8 1 2 Faults displays on the web interface Faults are displayed on the homepage of the web interface Note According to the expansion stage of the energy store and after a software update the website can deviate from the following image Click on the i ...

Page 36: ...ire brigade that there are lithium ion batteries in the energy storage system i In the case of events such as fire or flood level headed behaviour can limit the damage WARNING Damaged battery module due to technical defect Penetrating smell Avoid contact with any escaping liquid Avoid contact with any escaping vapours If possible switch off the system and fuses Avoid sparks and naked flames Ventil...

Page 37: ...the UN 38 3 Transport test UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III subsection 38 3 and passed it The storage cabinet is packed separately from the battery modules 10 2 Transport regulations and safety directions WARNING Improper transport due to lack of specialist knowledge Possible danger to life and material damage The energy store and its components may be transported only by the manufacturer ...

Page 38: ... described in this chapter with 2 persons or suitable aids i If a battery module is being replaced it may be appropriate to request new dangerous goods packaging pack the battery module and have it collected by the supplier 10 3 Packaging transport control DANGER Installation of damaged components Danger to life Do not accept clearly damaged packaging Contact VARTA The storage cabinet and the batt...

Page 39: ...Remove the packaging only immediately before setup You will thus avoid damage It may be appropriate to keep the packaging material so that the system can be properly packaged again in the event of later transport location change 10 4 Storage WARNING Entry of water into electrical installations Short circuit and corrosion due to condensation water Adhere to the storage conditions The housing and th...

Page 40: ...ssembly and installation This section is directed towards the electrical specialist 11 1 Test components WARNING Entry of water into electrical installations Short circuit and corrosion due to condensation water Begin with the assembly only when the components have taken on room temperature WARNING Installation of damaged components Possible danger to life Check all components for visible damage D...

Page 41: ...tion maintenance and dismount is possible in the case of intended use 11 3 Suitable assembly sites Suitable sites include dry cellars service entrance rooms and utility rooms At assembly be aware that operating noises of the energy store may be disruptive 11 4 Setup site The following measurements and general conditions must be complied with at the setup site 11 4 1 Dimensions and equipment For th...

Page 42: ...ntinuous exchange of air takes place perhaps by means of external ventilation e g windows air conditioning system ventilation or similar The distance to the ventilation must be at least 100 cm The room temperature must always be between 5 C and 30 C optimally 18 C the relative humidity 80 Our recommendation A well ventilated room without external heat sources 11 4 3 Non permitted locations and env...

Page 43: ...ply line of the store can activate the replacement power mode Danger to life due to electric shock Switch off the store Switch off the supply line Use your personal protective equipment This reduces the risk of injuries during the mechanical works Adhere to the safety rules Disconnect from the mains Secure against switching on again Ensure de energised state Increased caution at the replacement po...

Page 44: ...h a RCD type B and a fuse max 6A Label all the distributors and sockets connected to the replacement power network Label all the circuits connected to the replacement power network Do not cascade any further energy stores in the replacement power network Label all equipment connected to the solar recharging 11 6 External power reduction The electricity grid operator is authorised to perform a temp...

Page 45: ...cement power To prevent electrical accidents Label the distributor for the replacement power 4 Subdistribution 5 House connection 6 Equipotential bus bar 7 F5 Line protection fuse house connection 8 Consumption and feed in meter 9 Current sensor 10 F4 Circuit breaker according to converter regulation 11 Converter for photovoltaic systems 12 Q1 Residual current device type A I n 30 mA 13 F1 Circuit...

Page 46: ...ement power 4 Subdistribution 5 House connection 6 Equipotential bus bar 7 F5 Line protection fuse house connection 8 Consumption and feed in meter 9 Current sensor 10 F4 Circuit breaker according to converter regulation 11 Converter for photovoltaic systems 12 F1 Circuit breaker 16 A type B 13 Integrated network connection black 14 Replacement power connection light grey 15 VARTA element backup w...

Page 47: ...ower 4 Subdistribution 5 House connection 6 Equipotential bus bar 7 F5 Line protection fuse house connection 8 Consumption and feed in meter 9 Current sensor 10 F4 Circuit breaker according to converter regulation 11 Converter for photovoltaic systems 12 Q1 Residual current device type A I n 30 mA 13 F1 Circuit breaker 16 A type B 14 Integrated network connection black 15 Replacement power connect...

Page 48: ...or for the replacement power 4 Subdistribution 5 House connection 6 Equipotential bus bar 7 F5 Line protection fuse house connection 8 Consumption and feed in meter 9 Current sensor 10 F4 Circuit breaker according to converter regulation 11 Converter for photovoltaic systems 12 F1 Circuit breaker 16 A type B 13 Integrated network connection black 14 Replacement power connection light grey 15 VARTA...

Page 49: ...nection at the ends 8mm In the case of fire wired conductors wire terminations are to be used Unscrew the cap nut of the tension relief Remove the plug housing To this end release the catch by pressing the two side detents simultaneously Slide the cap nut and the plug housing over the line i A flexible non metallic sheathed cable facilitates the mounting work No Description 1 Cap nut for tension r...

Page 50: ...i Ensure that the conductors are securely fixed in the connections Introduce the contact insert into the plug housing Both parts must audibly latch into each other with the side detents Tighten the cap nut for tension relief Description L1 brown L2 black L3 grey N blue PE green yellow ...

Page 51: ...ires of the house connection at the ends 8mm In the case of fire wired conductors wire terminations are to be used Unscrew the cap nut of the tension relief Remove the plug housing To this end release the catch by pressing the two side detents simultaneously Slide the cap nut and the plug housing over the line i A flexible non metallic sheathed cable facilitates the mounting work No Description 1 ...

Page 52: ...as a clockwise rotating field ATTENTION Soiling of the magnetic cores Current sensor is damaged Do not touch the magnetic cores Ensure a clean working environment To ensure the own consumption optimisation the house network current sensor must record all values of consumption and infeed For this reason it is located right behind the consumption and feed in meter The VARTA Split Core Stromsensor co...

Page 53: ...ough the opening of the blue folding transducer To this end open the locking mechanism on the back place the folding transducer around the conductor and close it It must latch in audibly 11 9 Connecting the optional current sensor The VARTA element backup has the option of connecting an additional VARTA Split Core current sensor to visualise the generator performance Here the phase of the house ne...

Page 54: ...orks described in this chapter with 2 persons or suitable aids At the setup site tilt cabinet maximum 30 à Danger of slippage 11 11 Setting up and connecting the storage cabinet Figure 3 Back of storage cabinet No Description 1 Network connection house network 2 Replacement power connection light grey 3 Optional Demand response enabling device DRED 4 PV sensor RJ12 socket 5 Grid sensor RJ12 socket...

Page 55: ...n the next image to a height of approximately 4 cm Be aware that the maximum height of the levelling feet is 5 cm Align the storage cabinet with a spirit level When adjusting ensure that you comply with the maximum height of the levelling feet of 5 cm Fasten the energy store to the back wall To this end turn the fastening angle outwardly 90 No Designation 1 Converter 2 Battery charger 1 BL 1 3 Bat...

Page 56: ...ge from the mains when switched off Thus consumers connected to the replacement power connection are also supplied when the store is switched off If the replacement power connection is to be disconnected the store must be switched off using the on off switch 3 and the network connection of the store switched off Racking out the store connection These two steps must be performed for work on the rep...

Page 57: ... in the event of damage WARNING Improper handling of damaged battery module Personal and material damage Do not open the battery module Do not attempt a repair Avoid contact with any escaping liquid Avoid contact with any escaping vapours Damaged or soiled battery module Contact VARTA First aid in the event of contact with escaping liquid If inhaled Leave the room Request or seek medical assistanc...

Page 58: ...le when fitting it ATTENTION Two battery modules on one battery charger Material damage due to excessively large current flow Always connect only one battery module to a battery charger ATTENTION Superimposition of battery module Deep discharge of the battery module As soon as you have begun the commissioning it must be carried out to the end ATTENTION Inverted wires of error and warning messages ...

Page 59: ...n Farbe Colour Couleur Colore Fault lila purple pourpre porpora Warning grau grey gris grigio 11 11 7 Connections on the battery charger front No Designation 1 Directions and warnings 2 Battery current 1 3 Do NOT use battery current 2 4 Communication 3 Comm 3 RJ45 socket 5 Communication 2 Comm 2 RJ11 socket NOT used 6 Communication 1 Comm 1 Warning and Fault ...

Page 60: ...ted on the back wall of the energy store No Designation 1 Converter 2 Battery charger 1 BL 1 3 Battery charger 2 BL 2 4 Battery charger 3 BL 3 5 2 fastening screws per battery module right 6 2 levelling feet 7 2 levelling feet 8 2 fastening screws per battery module left 9 Battery module 3 BM 3 10 Battery module 2 BM 2 11 Battery module 1 BM 1 ...

Page 61: ...t connection no 5 Pay attention to the polarity Insert the two plugs b Communication no 1 Pay attention to the pin assignment Insert the four communication cables into the openings of the clamping connector The connections are self clamping c Communication no 4 Insert the communication cable red CAN d Attaching Slide the battery module backwards Attach the battery module to the mounting holes of t...

Page 62: ...rger 2 and or battery charger 3 Mounting battery charger 2 Remove the cover at position BL 2 Remove the bottom plate in battery charger shaft BL 2 Mount battery charger 2 The battery charger locks into the end position It is not necessary to use a screwdriver Mounting battery module 1 Battery module 1 BM 1 is positioned behind on the back wall of the storage cabinet Mounting battery module 2 Batte...

Page 63: ...ication no 4 Insert the communication cable red CAN d Attaching Slide battery module 1 backwards Attach the battery module to the mounting holes of the tracks with the screws provided Aid Gr 4 Allen key Repeat the process starting at point a to create the connection between battery charger 2 BL 2 and battery module 2 BM 2 Connect battery modules Press the activation button no 3 on the battery modu...

Page 64: ... 1 must NOT be bridged with battery charger 2 and or battery charger 3 4 Connect the bridge from battery charger 2 BC 2 to battery charger 3 BC 3 Mounting battery chargers 2 and 3 Remove the cover at position BL 2 and BL 3 Remove the bottom plates of battery charger shaft BL 2 and BL 3 Mount battery chargers 2 and 3 The battery chargers lock into the end position It is not necessary to use a screw...

Page 65: ...s with the screws provided Aid Gr 4 Allen key e Connect battery charger 2 and battery module 2 Repeat the process starting at point a to create the connection between battery charger 2 BL 2 and battery module 2 BM 2 f Connect battery charger 3 and battery module 3 Repeat the process starting at point a to create the connection between battery charger 3 BL 3 and battery module 3 BM 3 Connect batter...

Page 66: ...age 60 and chapter 11 11 11 beginning on page 62 The following steps are required for switching on the VARTA element backup energy storage system The network cable is inserted The fuse on the house network is switched on Switch the store ON with the on off switch The button is locked in the lower position i After switching on it is necessary to carry out the Quick Install in the web interface Unti...

Page 67: ...he outside of the energy store The homepage of the web interface appears Note According to the expansion stage of the energy store and after a software update the website can deviate from the following images Note Should access not be possible via the customer network the connection to the store can be created via a direct connection To this end insert the network cable directly into your PC noteb...

Page 68: ... Language selection 3 Network supply 4 Internet connection to the VARTA server green online red offline 5 Information 6 Charging status 7 Operating status 8 Operation 9 Productivity performance 10 Energy consumption Enter your password in field 1 password ...

Page 69: ...tial installation it is necessary to carry out the Quick Install in the web interface No Description 1 Version 2 Quick Install 3 Logout 4 Settings 5 System Actuate the Quick Install button 2 in the header To carry out the assistant actuate the Next button 1 ...

Page 70: ...o 3 4 Back Cancel Next Enter an individual name for the device Enter date time and time zone Select whether the system should switch automatically to summer wintertime Select the store type Enter the serial number s of the installed battery module Ausbaustufe element 6 and or the installed battery modules expansion stage element 12 18 The order of the entry is irrelevant Click on Next 4 i Without ...

Page 71: ...ercially available DSL routers the DNS and gateway address are usually identical In company networks they can differ Additionally you require the release of ports 4500 21 and 37 for the connection to the portal does not apply to all users i If the IP address the DNS address and the gateway are to be set up statically knowledge of the static address issue is required For this it is e g necessary to...

Page 72: ...it up green If the display of the LED ring on the on off switch continues to light up red or flashes red the following remedial measures are to be taken Possible fault The current sensor check failed Switch the energy store OFF and then ON again after a waiting time of approximately 90 seconds If the LED ring continues to flash red after the restart duration approximately 3 minutes Check the conne...

Page 73: ...he homepage No Description 1 Home button 2 Info button Click on the Home button 1 Click on the Info button 2 Check in the Info window whether errors are displayed Integrated network à house XXXXXX Wh House à integrated network XXXXXX Wh Converter AC à DC 0 Wh Cycle meter XXX XXX Time until filter change XXXX hours Grid and plant error list No errors ...

Page 74: ...pansion stage of the energy store and after a software update the website can deviate from the following image No Description 1 Battery charger overview 2 Batter converter overview 3 Battery module serial number overview 4 Error list grid and plant error list 5 Battery modules battery chargers overview ...

Page 75: ...me consumers change operating mode only after a few minutes Test the replacement power network over a sufficiently long time Check in the web interface whether error messages are displayed Fault remedy Possibly inrush current too great Reduce the consumers and carry out the check again Fault remedy Possibly continuous load too great Reduce the consumers and carry out the check again 11 15 Black st...

Page 76: ...74 11 15 1 Leaving the password protected area Finally it must be ensured that the customer does not have access to the password protected area Click on Logout ...

Page 77: ...try web interface Some parameters may be changed only by trained and qualified personnel and not by the operator The access to the web interface is described in chapter 6 3 The web interface beginning on page 29 Note According to the expansion stage of the energy store and after a software update the website can deviate from the following images Enter the password ...

Page 78: ...chapters Click on the System button 12 2 The system menu This page shows you a current overview of the battery chargers 1 the data of the battery converter 2 the serial numbers of the battery modules 3 current system faults and network errors 4 and the status of the battery modules 5 ...

Page 79: ...77 12 3 The version menu This page shows you the versions of the system components ...

Page 80: ...y via the time server Time zone For Germany GMT 1 Greenwich Mean Time 1 h applies Automatic time conversion winter summer If the control box is activated summer and wintertime are automatically switched between Store type Selection of the expansion stage Serial number battery module 1 battery module 2 and 3 The serial numbers of the battery modules are entered here The order of the entry is irrele...

Page 81: ...required for the connection to the portal does not apply to all users i If the IP address the DNS address and the gateway are to be set up statically knowledge of the static address issue is required For this it is e g necessary to read out the network configuration of the router The address range 172 30 xxx xxx and 172 31 xxx xxx must not be issued as a static or dynamic IP for the store 12 4 3 R...

Page 82: ...operator No Description 1 Country ID 2 Network parameters 3 Idle power parameters 4 Power restriction parameters 12 4 5 1 Idle power compensation On the factory side the power factor cosφ to compensate for the idle power is set to 0 95 This value may need to be changed according to the specifications of the respective electricity grid operator In the Idle power function drop down list manual entry...

Page 83: ...arget value for cos phi Power factor set value Under excited 0 90 100 0 91 90 0 92 80 0 93 70 0 94 60 0 95 50 0 96 40 0 97 30 0 98 20 0 99 10 1 00 0 Over excited 0 99 10 0 98 20 0 97 30 0 96 40 0 95 50 0 94 60 0 93 70 0 92 80 0 91 90 0 90 100 Time delay Enter the time in seconds after which the idle power is to be reset Minimum power Enter the minimum power up to which the idle current is not regu...

Page 84: ... 50 of the nominal power QPY1 Power factor at the start of the Q P characteristic Normally the power factor is at the start of characteristic 1 see Figure 4 Q P characteristic QPX2 End point of the Q P characteristic on the power axis The parameter is entered in per cent Example QPX2 90 à The characteristic ends at 90 of the nominal power QPY2 Power factor at the end of the Q P characteristic Norm...

Page 85: ...s The parameter is entered in V Example The first section of the characteristic ends at 220 V à QUX2 has the value 220 QUY2 Power factor at the end of the first section of the Q U characteristic If the mains voltage exceeds the value defined as QUX2 the characteristic is limited to the value set in QUY2 Normally the parameter is set to 0 i e no idle power is produced see Figure 4 Q P characteristi...

Page 86: ...GATE generator you can choose between characteristic A and B via the drop down list 12 6 Leaving the password protected area Finally it must be ensured that the customer does not have access to the password protected area Click on the Logout button 1 Current mains voltage in 2 under excited 3 over excited ...

Page 87: ...d DANGER Contact with electrical voltage Danger to life due to electric shock Switch off the replacement power circuit Switch off connected generation systems DANGER Switching off the supply line of the store can activate the replacement power mode Danger to life due to electric shock Switch off the store Switch off the supply line Switch off generators connected to the replacement power network A...

Page 88: ... suitable aids 13 2 Scope of the maintenanceworks The maintenance of the VARTA element backup energy storage system includes Service inspection and maintenance Repair Technical improvements Expansions if necessary For the documentation of the maintenance see chapter 18 on page 106 13 3 Service and repair works This section is directed towards the electrical specialist The first service must take p...

Page 89: ...tilator may need to be installed Is the storage cabinet stable à If necessary adjust with the screw feet Is the wall fastening stable à If necessary tighten the screw or replace it 13 5 Checking the system parameters service The system parameters are checked via the web interface Note According to the expansion stage of the energy store and after a software update the website can deviate from the ...

Page 90: ...the faults using the fault descriptions Directions for eliminating faults are also provided by the battery charger battery module and battery converter overviews There check the status and faults categories as well as WR control EMS control and ENS control If necessary check the grid and plant settings see chapter 12 4 5 on page 80 and remove the faults Then restart the store To this end switch th...

Page 91: ...nd service Under the Settings button select the item Service settings Settings Basic settings Network Service settings Network parameters Idle power compensation Power restriction Reboot time 3 am Reboot days Mo n Tue We d Thu Fri Sat Sun Manual ventilator activation Automatic Reset air filter time Checking the current sensor Reset Factory setting OK Put a tick beside Reset air filter time Click O...

Page 92: ... We d Thu Fri Sat Su n Manual ventilator activation Automatic Reset air filter time Checking the current sensor Reset Factory setting OK First check whether the ventilator is blowing out air at the top Wait 10 to 15 seconds until the ventilator has reached a constant speed before continuing with the check Note It is also possible that the ventilator is already running Look out for noises that indi...

Page 93: ...current sensor values are displayed in the battery transducer overview 2 Check the current sensor values I network L1 I network L2 and I network L3 to ensure that they are realistic values If a current sensor value is approximately 0 even though this phase is currently charged it may be that the connection between the current sensor and the energy storage system is faulty In this case if necessary...

Page 94: ...k was developed and the consumers are in operation Note Remember that some consumers change operating mode only after a few minutes Test the replacement power network over a sufficiently long time 5 Check in the web interface whether error messages are displayed Fault remedy Possibly inrush current too great Reduce the consumers and carry out the check again Fault remedy Possibly continuous load t...

Page 95: ...GER Contact with electrical voltage Danger to life due to electric shock Switch off the replacement power circuit Switch off connected generation systems DANGER Switching off the supply line of the store can activate the replacement power mode Danger to life due to electric shock Switch off the store Switch off the supply line Switch off generators connected to the replacement power network Adhere...

Page 96: ...o the store is switched off To open the door remove the three screws on the left side of the cabinet Aid Torx 25 screwdriver 13 10 2 Replace the SD card The SD card is found in the front area of the battery converter Before inserting the new SD card into the battery converter you need to prepare it 1 To this end insert the new SD card into a notebook a computer or a card reading device connected t...

Page 97: ...ion of the maintenance see chapter 18 on page 106 13 10 4 Dismounting and installing the battery charger Before unplugging the black red battery power cable note the corresponding battery charger and the corresponding battery module After installation the cables must be reinserted on exactly the same battery charger and battery module Only transducers of type 01D material number 801085 may be used...

Page 98: ...l the battery charger approximately half way out of the shaft Unplug the cables on the back Remove the battery charger from the shaft with both hands 13 10 6 View of the battery charger from behind 13 10 7 VARTA element backup Install battery charger To reinstall the battery converter carry out the work steps in reverse order The battery charger locks into the end position It is not necessary to u...

Page 99: ...er 3 Figure 16 Battery chargers 1 2 and 3 back 1 Cable of converter with inscription and 1 x colour violet 2 Connect the cable of converter 1 x colour orange to the battery charger 2 BC 2 3 Battery charger 1 must NOT be bridged with battery charger 2 and or battery charger 3 4 Connect the bridge from battery charger 2 BC 2 to battery charger 3 BC 3 Switch on the battery module via the activation k...

Page 100: ... 4 CAN 2 LED display 5 Connections for battery current 3 Activation button Switch off the battery module at the activation key no 3 Keep button pressed down until the LED goes out Unplug the following line connections o Battery current connection no 5 o Comm 1 no 1 Warning and Fault o Comm 3 no 4 RJ48 Remove the fastening screws Pull the battery module on the tracks forward Installing the battery ...

Page 101: ...s into the interior of the store Figure 17 Uninstalling the air filter from front bottom 13 10 10 Dismounting the cover of the storage cabinet The cover of the storage cabinet is connected to the storage cabinet with eight screws Loosen the fastening screws 5 x on the front of the open storage cabinet Aid Torx 25 screwdriver Loosen the fastening nuts 3 x on the back of the storage cabinet Aid Open...

Page 102: ...r for soiling and clean it if necessary Check the bearing clearance and the free movement of the ventilator by hand Replacing the ventilator Unclamp the ventilator circle Loosen the four screws arrows on the ventilator cover and cut the cable tie open Aid Gr 4 Allen key side cutter Check the ventilator wheel manually to ensure that it is secure Mount the new ventilator Connect the ventilator Faste...

Page 103: ...itch off the store Switch off the supply line Switch off connected generation systems DANGER Touching live parts Danger to life Remove all tools and or small parts from the interior Create all the cable connections correctly Check all the cable ducts Check all the safety equipment Ensure that there are no persons in the danger zone before switching on the energy WARNING Damaged cables due to impro...

Page 104: ...e system page on page 71 and 12 2 The system menu on page 76 Remove the faults as far as possible Check the functioning of the ventilator See chapter 13 5 6 Checking the ventilator on page 90 If battery modules were replaced enter the serial numbers of the modules on the web interface See chapter 12 4 1 Checking the ventilator on page 78 For the documentation of the maintenance see chapter 18 page...

Page 105: ...urring fault 14 2 Faults displays on the web interface Faults are displayed on the System page of the web interface Select the System button in the header The error lists for the storage system and the grid and plant protection can be read out 15 Dismount and disposal This section is directed towards the electrical specialist 15 1 Planning dismount WARNING Improper dismount due to lack of speciali...

Page 106: ...ompany mandated by it To this end please contact VARTA entsorgung varta storage com If necessary request the dangerous goods packaging from there as well VARTA shall assume the costs for packaging and collection The cabinet can be disposed of as electric scrap e g at a collection station 16 Move This section is directed towards the electrical specialist 16 1 Planning a move WARNING Improper dismou...

Page 107: ...ectrical specialists qualified and certified by the manufacturer Operate carefully during transport Adhere to the transport regulations Read the operating manual i The opening of the storage cabinet and the dismount of the components are described in chapter 13 10 beginning on page 93 The battery modules are to have a charging status of 20 to 30 of their capacity If necessary charge or discharge t...

Page 108: ...Converter type F 727687 18 Documentation With the documentation of the service and maintenance works you prove that the specified maintenance intervals have been complied with exclusively original parts have been used and the works on your VARTA element backup storage system have been performed exclusively by qualified electrical specialists certified by VARTA Storage GmbH The first service must t...

Page 109: ...tore stable m LED display on off switch green m On off switch Function checked m By web interface Online status connected m Software version Ver Meter air filter reset m Error memory read out m Ventilator function checked m Software update if offline system m Replacement power network checked m Housing interior Air filter checked replaced m Inner ventilation strip cleaned m Completion Cabinet lock...

Page 110: ...elephone number Email Store location if different Address Country post code and town city Installation of energy storage system Serial number Date Certified service employee Signature seal Software status Works performed Original parts Serial numbers old new Conspicuous system parameters Values Comments ...

Page 111: ...tery charger 1 back 96 Figure 15 Battery charger 1 and 2 back 97 Figure 16 Battery chargers 1 2 and 3 back 97 Figure 17 Uninstalling the air filter from front bottom 99 Figure 18 Cabinet cover nuts behind bottom 99 19 2 Tables Table 1 Setting according to Q P characteristic 82 Table 2 Setting according to Q U characteristic 83 Conformity with the EU directives relevant to the device is confirmed b...

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