Thomann Amphenol EP-5-11 P Female User Manual

Thomann Amphenol EP-5-11 P Female

Safety

Any work on the Batteries should be handled by authorized technicians, and hence it is understood that the technicians should familiarize themselves with the contents of this manual before any maintenance or installation is carried out on the system.

Handling

• Do not expose the battery to open flame.
• Do not place the product under direct sunlight.
• Do not place the product near flammable materials. It may lead to fire or explosion in case of an accident.
• Store in a cool and dry place with ample ventilation.
• Do not store the product near water sources.
• Store the product on a flat surface.
• Store the product out of reach of children and animals.
• Do not damage the unit by dropping, deforming, impacting, cutting, or penetrating with a sharp object. It may cause leakage of electrolyte or fire.
• Do not touch any liquid spilled from the product. There is a risk of electric shock or damage to the skin.
• Always handle the battery while wearing the insulated gloves.
• Do not step on the product or place any foreign objects on it. This can result in damage.
• Do not charge or discharge a damaged battery. · Do not store the battery near water sources.

Installation

• Do not connect the pack to inverter conductors or Photo-Voltaic conductors. This will damage the battery and may result in an explosion.
• After unpacking, please check the product for damage and missing parts.
• Make sure that the inverter and battery are completely turned off before commencing installation.
• Do not interchange the positive and negative terminals of the battery.
• Ensure that there is no short circuit between the terminals or with any external device.
• Do not exceed the battery voltage rating of the inverter.
• Do not connect the battery to any incompatible inverter.
• Do not connect different battery types.
• Please ensure that all the batteries are grounded properly.
• Do not open the battery to repair or disassemble. Only the manufacturer is allowed to carry out any
  such repairs.
• In case of fire, use only a dry powder fire extinguisher. Liquid extinguishers should not be used.
• Install the batteries only inside an approved manufacturer’s enclosure. Installing the battery anywhere outside is strictly forbidden.
• Do not install the battery near water sources or places where the battery can get wet.
• Install the battery away from children or pets.
• Do not use the battery in a high static environment where the protection device might be damaged.
• Do not install with other batteries or cells.
• Please ensure the new batteries mounted on-site comply with the warranty scope or have ever been recharged within 6 months; on top of that, please make sure the SOC of the present battery system on-site is 50%±5%.

Response to Emergency Situations

The battery can be used in single or multiple units in parallel. It is designed to prevent hazards or failures. However, manufacturer cannot guarantee their absolute safety. Under exposure to the internal materials of the battery, the following recommendations should be carried out by the user.

• If there has been inhalation, please leave the contaminated area immediately and seek medical attention.
• If there has been contact with the eyes, rinse the eyes with running water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
• If there has been contact with the skin, wash the contacted area thoroughly with soap and seek medical attention immediately.
• If there has been ingestion, induce vomiting and seek medical attention.

Fire Situation
In situations where the battery is on fire, if it is safe to do so, disconnect the battery pack by turning off the switch to shut off the power to the system (External, if any). Use an FM-200 or CO2 fire extinguisher for the battery and an ABC fire extinguisher for the other parts of the system. In any fire situation, please evacuate the people from the building immediately before attempting to extinguish the fire.

Water Situation
The battery modules are not water-resistant. Hence, care should be taken to prevent it from getting wet. If you find the battery completely or partially submerged in water, do not try to open it. Contact authorized personnel or the manufacturer for further instructions.

Product Information

EP5 photovoltaic energy storage system is a high-voltage energy storage system based on a lithium-ion ferrous phosphate battery. It is equipped with a customized battery management system(BMS), which is designed for energy storage applications of household photovoltaic power generation users. In the daytime, the surplus power from photovoltaic power generation can be stored in the battery. At night or when necessary, the stored energy can be provided to the electrical equipment, which can improve the use efficiency of photovoltaic power generation, peak-load shifting, and provide emergency standby power.

EP5 Specifications

Product Features

Battery System Features

The batteries have been fitted with multiple protection systems to ensure the safe operation of the system. Some of the protection systems include:

• Inverter interface protection: overvoltage, overcurrent, external short circuit, reverse polarity, ground fault, over temp, inrush current.
• Battery protection: internal short circuit, overvoltage, overcurrent, over temp, and under voltage.

The battery system contains the following Interface to allow it to connect and operate efficiently.

Battery interface:

Communication parallel interface (LINK IN, LINK OUT) and communication interface to inverter (CAN)

Network interface description: LINK IN is connected to the upper battery module, LINK OUT is connected to the lower battery module. PCS is the communication interface to the inverter. The interface is defined as follows:

Pin configuration is as follows:

Ground Terminal: This terminal is used to connect the battery to the earth for safety purposes. In parallel mode, this terminal can also be used to connect to a parallel battery.

Handle: The handle is used to carry or move the battery.

DC Switch: Power switch, battery charge and discharge circuit switch.

DC+: Connect the bat + of the inverter.

DC – Connect bat – of inverter.

Power Switch: System power on switch on, press the switch for about 3s, and the system starts to work. BMS Status LED and SOC LED display specific alarm information and battery system power

Installation

Items in the package
Please check if the following items are included with the package:

Battery×1(A2)

Bracket(wall)×1(B2)

Bracket(battery)×2(C2)

M6*12 Screw×4(D2)

D8 Plastic Expansion Tube×4(E2)

M5*10 Screwsx2(F2)

OT Terminal×2(G2)

Thomann Amphenol EP-5-11 P Female-13

PCS Communication Cable (3m)×1(I2)

Ground Cable (3m)×1(J2)

Power Cable (3m)×1(K2)

Quick Installation Guide×1(L2)

Clearance

Standing mounting：

Wall mounting：

Tools
The following tools will be required to install the battery

6mm Magnetic Phillips Screwdriver(A1)

Crimpers(B1)

Safety Shoes(C1)

Safety Glasses(E1)

Safety Gloves(D1)

Rubber Mallet(F1)

Marker(G1)

8mm External Hexagonal Socket(H1)

Cable Ties(I1)

Hammer Drill @φ8mm(J1)

Spirit Level(K1)

Multimeter (Vdc>500)(L1)

Installation Steps

Step 1: The steps for installing the bracket are as follows:

• a. Place the bracket against the wall, adjust the hole position with a level (K1), and mark the positions of the 4 holes.
• b. Remove the bracket, drill the holes with a hammer drill (φ8mm, depth range 45-50mm), and tighten the expansion bolts to ensure that the bracket is securely installed.
• c. Fix the bracket to the wall with ST6*40 screws (E2), ensuring that the bracket is installed in a horizontal position.

Step 2: The steps for installing the battery on the wall are as follows:

• a. Align the buckle of the battery bracket with the holes of the mounting bracket on the wall, then place the battery from top to bottom.
• b. Observe the left and right sides of the bracket to ensure that the holes of the battery bracket and mounting bracket on the wall are aligned.

Step 4: Insert 2 pcs of M5*10 screws (F2) into the holes on the left and right sides of the mounting bracket, then tighten the screws.

Stand-alone mode： Step 1: Insert the 2 parallel plugs (H2) into the LINK IN and LINK OUT ports, respectively

Step 2: Connect the inverter cables:

a. Connect the ground cable (J2) to the ground

b. Connect the PCS communication cable (I2) to the BMS port on the inverter.

c. Remove the waterproof bridge from DC+ and DC-, then insert the power wire (K2) into DC+ and DC-.

Parallel mode：
Step 1: Connect the parallel cables:

The steps for the parallel connection of batteries are as follows:

• a. Insert the parallel plug (H2) into the LINK IN port. This battery is defined as the Master battery (whichever battery can be set as the Master).
• b. Connect the ground cable (J2) from the ground terminal of the Master battery (left side of the battery) to the ground terminal of the next battery (right side of the battery), and continue the same connection until the ground terminal of the last battery (left side of the battery).
• c. Use the communication cable(I2) to cross-connect the LINK OUT of the previous battery with the LINK IN of the next battery. Start from the LINK OUT of the Master and continue until reaching the LINKIN port of the last battery.
• d. Insert the parallel plug (H2) into the LINK OUT port of the last connected battery. Note 1: The steps of inserting the parallel plug (H2) are as follows:

Note 2: The steps of installing the parallel communication wire are as follows:

Step 2: Connect the inverter cables:

a. Connect the ground cable (J2) of the Master battery to the ground.

b. Connect the PCS communication cable (I2) of the Master battery to the BMS communication port of the inverter.

c. Connect the power cable (K2) of each battery to the junction box (need to purchase separately). Connect the output power cable of the junction box to the battery port of the inverter.

Exclusion

The warranty shall not cover the defects caused by normal wear and tear, inadequate maintenance, handling, storage, faulty repair, modifications to the battery or pack by a third party, other manufacturer, or manufacturer agent, failure to observe the product specification provided herein, or improper use or installation, including but not limited to the following. · Damage during transport or storage.

• Damage during transport or storage.
• Incorrect Installation of the battery into the pack or maintenance.
• Use of a battery pr a pack in an inappropriate environment.
• Improper, inadequate, or incorrect charge, discharge, or production circuit other than stipulated herein.
• Incorrect use or inappropriate use.
• Insufficient ventilation.
• Ignoring applicable safety warnings and instructions.
• Altering or attempting repairs by unauthorized personnel.
• In case of force majeure (ex, lightning, storm, flood, fire, earthquake, etc.).
• There are no warranties-implied or express-other than those stipulated herein. manufacturer shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect damages arising or in connection with the product specification, battery, or pack.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Maintenance

1. It is recommended that the battery storage time is not more than 6 months.
2. 2) Regularly check whether the service environment of the battery meets the requirements, and the installation position should be far away from the heat source.
3. 3) The battery module should be stored in an environment with a temperature range between 0℃-+35℃, and charged regularly according to the table below, with no more than 0.5C (A C-rate is a measure of the rate at which a battery is discharged relative to its maximum capacity.) to the SOC of 50% after a long time of storage.

Troubleshooting

When the S LED on the panel is flashing or normally on, it does not mean that the battery is abnormal; it may be just an alarm or protection. Please check the “Fault status indicated by indicator” in Chapter 7 for the detailed faulty definition before any troubleshooting steps. In general, the alarm indication is normal without manual intervention. When the alarm triggering state is removed, the battery will automatically
return to normal use.

– Problem determination based on the following points

1. Whether the green light on the power switch is on.
2. Whether the battery system can be communicated with the inverter;
3. Whether the battery can output voltage or not.

Preliminary determination steps
The battery system cannot work. When the DC Switch is turned on and the Power Switch is pressed, the LED doesn’t light up or flash. Please contact the local distributor.

1. The LED display of the BMS is normal, but it cannot charge or discharge. Observe the display screen of the inverter, and there is no SOC. Please check whether the communication between the BMS and to inverter is well connected. If the connection is good, please replace the communication cable. If the SOC is still
   Not visible on the inverter display screen, please contact the local distributor.
2. After the battery system is powered on, if you can see the alarm information on the LED and inverter display screen at the same time, please contact the local distributor.

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