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  • Page 1 — INSTRUCTION MANUAL Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S Installation, operation and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 2 6.6 Selection of the power cable size ......................42 6.7 Selection of the power cable protection/inverter input protection scheme ........46 6.8 Connection of the ESI-S to the network ....................49 6.8.1 Connection of the ESI-S in 3-wire mode ....................49 6.8.2 Connection of the ESI-S in 4-wire mode....................
  • Page 3 8.6 Step 5: Automatic and manual CT detection procedure (if required) ..........160 8.6.1 Automatic CT detection procedure ...................... 160 8.6.2 Manual CT detection procedure ......................161 8.7 Step 6: Before starting the inverter ......................166 Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Table of contents 3...
  • Page 4 11.2 Fault treatment procedure ........................203 11.3 Spare part list for normal and dedicated inverter servicing ..............206 11.4 Troubleshooting guide ..........................206 11.4.1 Verification of the ESI-Manager status and the system LEDs ............206 4 Table of contents ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 5: Manual Energy Storage Inverter Esi-S Ç Table Of Contents

    11.4.2 Fault tracing.............................. 207 12 Technical specifications ..........................219 12.1 What this chapter contains ........................219 12.2 Technical specifications ..........................219 Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Table of contents 5...

  • Page 6: Introduction To This Manual

    System (BMS) is the device ensuring that the battery is used in such a way that the battery is not damaged. If a direct communication to the BMS is required, please contact your ABB service provider. 6 Introduction ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 7: Definition Of Main Functionalities Related To Energy Storage

    It is required in case of LVRT to remain connected to the grid and to support if possible the fault in order to clear it as fast as possible. In order to use this feature, a UPS is Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Introduction 7...

  • Page 8: Contents

    Chapter 6: Electrical design and installation Chapter 7: The ESI-Manager user interface Chapter 8: Commissioning instructions Chapter 9: Operating instructions Chapter 10: Maintenance instructions Chapter 11: Troubleshooting guide Chapter 12: Technical specifications 8 Introduction ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    ESI-S should be carried out by qualified electricians. Do not attempt to work on a powered ESI-S. After switching off the supply to the ESI-S, always wait for at least 25 minutes before working on the unit in order to allow the discharge of DC capacitors through the discharge resistors.
  • Page 10 Severe injury or death can result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously. WARNING: The neutral current in an ESI-S inverter may be as high as 3 times the line current hence do not use a 4 pole breaker to connect this type of inverter as the rating of the neutral pole may not be adequate.

  • Page 11: Upon Reception

    ESI-S inverter. Delivery inspection Each ESI-S is delivered in a box designed to protect adequately the equipment during shipment. Upon reception of the equipment, make sure that the packing is in good condition. Verify the state of the shock and tilting indicators (if mounted on the enclosure or on the inverter panels).
  • Page 12 Figure 4: Locating the 4 panel securing screws Remove first the right side of the protective cover and put it aside (see Figure Figure 5: Lifting the right protective cover and putting it aside 12 Upon reception ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 13 Figure 7: Position of the inverter fixation screws that need to be removed Fix the two eyebolts provided with the inverter (see Figure Figure 8: Fix the eyebolts before lifting the ESI-S Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Upon reception 13...

  • Page 14: Identification Tag

    ABB internal article code. Storage If your ESI-S is not installed once unpacked, it should be stored in a clean indoor, dry, dust free and non-corrosive environment. The storage temperature must be between -25°C (-13°F) and 70°C (158°F) with a maximum relative humidity of 95%, non- condensing.

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    The enclosure(s) containing the inverter GUI controller are referred to as master units. The other enclosures are referred to as the slave units. In an ESI-S system more than one master unit can be present for redundancy purpose.
  • Page 16 For more information on cabling the user connections, please refer to Chapter Figure 11 shows a typical ESI-S master inverter panel. Figure 11: Example of a typical ESI-S master inverter panel The input/output connections and protection description is given in Table Table 4: Input/Output connections...

  • Page 17: The Esi Current/Voltage Generator Hardware

    Neutral connection Battery connection Up to 8 ESI-S master panels can be connected in parallel providing full redundancy to the customer. In addition to using master panels only, ESI-S units can be connected in a master-slave arrangement.

  • Page 18: The Esi Main Controller

    The current generator is physically organized in power units. Each unit enclosure contains one power unit. An ESI-S inverter can contain up to 4 power units. Power units can be combined in a master-slave arrangement, or in a master-master arrangement, the latter giving full operational redundancy.
  • Page 19 Interfacing to the IGBT-inverters; The measurement of system voltages and currents for control, protection and presentation purposes. Figure 13 depicts the controller interface diagram of the ESI-S inverter. Interface to system DC out Measurement controller or to user (battery board...

  • Page 20: The Esi-Manager User Interface

    An ESI-S inverter system consists of up to 4 units of equal rating. Additional units to the first master unit may be master or slave units. Slave units do not have an ESI-Manager. The ESI-Manager user interface All user interaction with the inverter is channeled through the ESI-Manager.
  • Page 21 Alarm outputs (2 outputs with complementary signals) and fan outputs Lock switch Modbus adapter interface (optional) connection CAN bus connection interface (routed to ESI-Manager connector) Power supply terminals (routed to ESI-Manager connector) Ethernet Temperature probes Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 21...
  • Page 22 Selection of main/auxiliary settings Auxiliary Main settings are used settings are ESI-Manager setup for digital input: Activ. used Main Selection of main/auxiliary settings Main settings Auxiliary settings are used are used 22 Hardware description ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 23 ESI-Manager ESI running The inverter is ‘on’ (IGBTs switching) or in ‘standby’ (main contactor closed but IGBTs not switching) Full load The inverter is running under full load condition Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 23...
  • Page 24 The default set-up for the digital contacts is given in Table 10. Table 10: Default set-up for the digital output contacts Digital output number Default function Auxil. ON ESI running Full Load Armed Unit miss. 24 Hardware description ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 25 The ESI-Manager communicates with the main controller through a CAN bus. This bus consists of three terminals, i.e.: Pin H: CAN High signal Pin L: CAN Low signal Pin Shield: shielding Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 25...

  • Page 26: Location Of The Main Esi-S Components

    PQF-Link communication interface refer to the dedicated PQF-Link manual. Location of the main ESI-S components 4.6.1 Energy storage inverter components Figure 16 shows a picture of the ESI-S without cover panel. 26 Hardware description ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 27 Main power supply neutral connection (not mandatory) (underneath controller boards) Auxiliary transformer T001 Fuse preload circuit PF1, PF2 Measurement board (DC current and AC voltages) DC power connection (underneath controller boards) DC current measurement Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 27...
  • Page 28 The ESI-S inverters are provided with the preload circuit and the output inverter mounted on a PCB. This design substantially reduces the time needed for replacement of the same. It also gives a more robust design compared to the previous generation of inverters.
  • Page 29 Figure 18: ESI main controller board The designation of the principal terminals is given in Table Figure 19: Location of terminals Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 29...
  • Page 30 System connectors: Spare P9, P10, P11 System connector: control of IGBT-module Voltage selector DIP-switch : Not used in ESI-S (single voltage) System LED’s (top to bottom) LED 3: ON: Critical error in inverter unit considered (red LED) LED 3: OFF: No critical error in inverter unit considered...

  • Page 31: Esi Inverter Cover Components

    P4 & P5 Current measurement 4.6.2 ESI inverter cover components An ESI-S master panel cover (right hand side) contains the ESI-Manager user interface. This interface is routed on to the main control board. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 31...

  • Page 32: Mechanical Design And Installation

    In case you have a problem, please notify it to our service support mail box: jumet.services@be.abb.com. Installation location requirements The ESI-S is suitable for indoor wall-mount installation, in a well-ventilated area without dust and excessive aggressive gases where the ambient operating conditions do not exceed the following values:...

  • Page 33: Standard Enclosure Dimensions And Clearances

    Standard enclosure dimensions and clearances Standard ESI-S enclosures have dimensions of 588 x 326 x 795 mm (width x depth x height). Each enclosure contains one power unit and is fitted with its own main AC contactor. Power cables with protecting fuses can be connected to each ESI-S from the bottom.

  • Page 34: Instructions For Mounting The Inverter

    Figure 21: Example of an installation where ESI-S units are mounted above each other Instructions for mounting the inverter The wall on which the inverter unit is mounted must be able to support the weight of the inverter, which is about 130 kilograms. Please note that one enclosure contains always one unit.

  • Page 35: Inverter Noise Level

    For additional units, the same procedure has to be followed. Inverter noise level ESI-S produce a certain level of noise when they operate. The noise level depends on the operating conditions of the unit and on the rating of the inverter. These values should be taken into account when choosing a location for the inverter.

  • Page 36: Airflow And Cooling Requirements

    Airflow and cooling requirements The ESI-S dissipates an amount of heat that has to be evacuated out of the room where the inverter is located. Otherwise, excessive temperature rise may be experienced. Please note that life of the electrical equipment decreases drastically if the operating temperature exceeds the allowable limit (divided by 2 every 10°C/23°F).

  • Page 37: Instructions For Mounting The Esi-Manager In Enclosures

    Note: cut out dimensions are 138 x 138 mm. Step 3: Insert the Mounting Bracket (c) in the corresponding Fixation Holes (d) of the ESI-Manager. Step 4: Pull the Mounting Bracket backwards. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Mechanical design and installation 37...
  • Page 38 Step 5: Turn the Screw (e) into the Mounting Bracket and tighten until the ESI-Manager is secured in place. Once the ESI-Manager has been installed, it has to be connected electrically (Cf. Section 6.2). 38 Mechanical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 39: Electrical Design And Installation

    It also gives electrical connection examples for popular energy storage features. WARNING: The ESI-S is able to operate on networks in a voltage range 208-240 V and 380-415 V with a tolerance range of +/- 10 % (inclusive of harmonics but not transients).

  • Page 40: Instructions For Connecting The Esi-Manager To A Inverter System

    ESI-Manager to the control board of the ESI-S. In order to successfully connect the ESI-Manager to an ESI-S inverter unit, it suffices to plug the male connector attached to the ESI-Manager into the corresponding female connector attached to the inverter hardware.

  • Page 41: Checking The Insulation Of The Assembly – Earth Resistance

    EN/IEC 61000-6-2, Industrial level: Immunity standard for industrial environments. EN/IEC 61000-6-4, Class A: Emission standard for industrial environments. Earthing guidelines Each ESI-S plate has one marked earth points (PE). The earth point is situated at the bottom right side of the inverter plate (Figure 28...

  • Page 42: Selection Of The Power Cable Size

    When the ESI-S consists of only one enclosure, the enclosure’s PE-point must be connected directly to the installation’s PE-point When the ESI-S consists of more than one enclosure, each enclosure’s PE-point must be connected directly to the installation’s PE-point. Additionally, all cubicles’...
  • Page 43 A. Remark: during this process it may be found that more than one cable per phase is needed. The process then has to be applied to each cable. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 43...
  • Page 44 As an example of the cable sizing procedure, consider Table 20 and Table 21, which show the allowed current for different parameters noting typical cable manufacturer data. WARNING: Consult your cable manufacturer for the applicable cable. 44 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 45 Note that in 4-wire systems, the neutral may have to carry up to 3 times the line current rating of the inverter. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 45...

  • Page 46: Selection Of The Power Cable Protection/Inverter Input Protection Scheme

    The protection only needs to protect the phases and not the neutral. It is recommended to use fuses of type gG/gL with the RMS current ratings given in Table 46 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 47 Voltage rating of the fuses should be according to the network voltage. As an alternative to fuse protection, MCCB protection of appropriate sizing can also be used. When the customer protection is in place, the following ESI-S input protection will result. Customer added protection 2.5mm² reinforced...
  • Page 48 ESI-S) To ESI-S ESI-S inverter unit power stage Figure 31: DC protection (3 poles) connection between the ESI-S inverter and battery DC bus bar DC side protection (provided as loose items with ESI-S) To ESI-S ESI-S inverter unit...

  • Page 49: Connection Of The Esi-S To The Network

    In this mode, the minimum DC voltage is lower than in 4 wire (4 wire connection requires 15% of min DC voltage compared to 3 wire mode).inverter Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 49...
  • Page 50 In order to connect the ESI-S in 3-wire mode, follow the below guidelines: 1. Fix the inverter mechanically to the wall (Cf. Section 5.4) 2. Ensure that an appropriately selected protecting device is connected upstream and that the power supply cables are not live 3.
  • Page 51 (e.g. for 390V network choose 400V tap setting). Excessive (auxiliary) voltage levels will lead to inverter damage. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 51...

  • Page 52: Connection Of The Esi-S In 4-Wire Mode

    (Cf. Figure 36). Figure 36: Connection of the neutral cable when using the ESI-S in 4-wire mode The cable lugs for the neutral cables should comply with: Maximum lug width: in accordance with terminal width Minimum lug eye diameter: M8 Appropriate torque must be applied to ensure that cables are properly fixed.

  • Page 53: Connection Control The Dc Switch

    4Q-loads Connection control the DC switch The ESI-S is not connected directly to the battery, a DC switch has to be installed between the ESI-S and the battery. The DC switch is driven by the inverter. The command of the DC switch has to be connected to the X5-1 and X5-2 connectors in the inverter.

  • Page 54: Connection To Make To Enable The Islanding Feature And Black Start

    (Chapter 9). This contactor is driven by the ESI-S and has to be rated according to the loads. The command of the islanding switch has to be connected on the ESI-S on the connectors: X4-1 and X4- 2. The output voltage of the command coming from the ESI-S is 230V Also a voltage measurement has to be provided in order to ensure a proper resynchronization when the ESS is leaving the islanding mode.

  • Page 55: Selection Of The Current Transformers

    …) It is strongly recommended that the three CTs have the same characteristics. WARNING: The connection of different inverter units in an ESI-S system, as well as other loads, on the same CT must be in series.
  • Page 56 Figure 41: Flow chart for CT determination 56 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 57: Current Transformer Installation And Connection

    This must be done through a daisy chain connection configuration. By default, the ESI-S is provided with CT terminals that are not shorted. A set of shorting plugs is provided with the inverter. They should always be kept with the inverter and accessible for service engineers.
  • Page 58 X21.9 Figure 42: Basic CT connection example for a single unit. Figure 43: Location of the CT connection terminal X21 in the ESI-S The terminal block X21 can handle control cable wiring with sections from 2.5 mm² to 10 mm².

  • Page 59: Electrical Interconnection Of Esi-S Enclosures

    X21.9 K = P1, L = P2, k = S1, l = S2 Figure 44: Four wires CT wiring approach that may be used with a single unit ESI-S active inverter In case a system consists of more than one unit, all units have to be supplied with the CT measurement information.

  • Page 60: Mechanical Preparation Of The Enclosures

    They are outlined in the next four paragraphs. 6.13.1 Mechanical preparation of the enclosures All cables to the ESI-S unit such as power cable as well as interconnection cable between modules must pass through the bottom cable entry hole provided in the ESI-S box.

  • Page 61: Ct Cable Interconnection

    In a multi-unit ESI-S-system, all units have to be supplied with the CT –measurement results. In order to do this the CT’s have to be cabled to each unit in a daisy chain fashion.

  • Page 62: Connection Of The Power Stage To The Supply

    The same connection approach as used for the other units must be adopted. More information on how to connect an ESI-S inverter unit to the power supply can be found Section 6.8. Regarding the power DC connection, each unit has its own connection to the battery with its own DC switch.

  • Page 63: Electrical Connections To The Esi-Manager User Interface

    2. Insert the control wires (from 0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm² single core without cable shoe or max. 1.5 mm² for multi-strand wire) in the corresponding connection hole while keeping the pressure on the lever. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 63...
  • Page 64 Case 5: Cabling of main/auxiliary control functionality. Case 6: Implementation of local start/stop buttons. It is recommended that for additional functions that are cabled to the ESI-S, a connector approach is used such as is the case for the internal communication and ESI-Manager power supply.

  • Page 65: Cabling Of Remote Control Functionality

    6.14.1 Cabling of remote control functionality The ESI-S has the possibility to be controlled by remote control. An example of this approach is a drive that is switched on at a location and which automatically gives a start command to the inverter. When the drive is then stopped, the drive sends automatically a stop command to the inverter too.

  • Page 66: Cabling Of Alarm Functionality

    Rated for a maximum of 250 Vac/1.5 A or 30 Vdc/5 A. When using a 24 Vdc power supply, a minimum current of 25 mA should be drawn by the circuit connected to the alarm contact. 66 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 67 NC alarm contacts of all the master units have to be cabled in series. An example is given in Figure 52 for 2 master inverters. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 67...
  • Page 68 NO alarm contacts of all the master units have to be cabled in parallel. An example is given in Figure 54 for 2 master inverters. 68 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 69 Inverter state Normally open digital contact state Disconnected from the supply Open Inverter (auxiliaries) connected Open to the supply, no error present Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 69...
  • Page 70 Remark: the alarm trigger levels cannot be changed by the user. For cabling the digital output contacts as alarm contact, the same approach as shown Figure 53 and can be adopted. Note however that the following behavior will result: 70 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 71: Cabling Of Warning Functionality

    Note that the warning functionality is not associated with a inverter trip. It only has a monitoring function. Table 28 describes the behavior of the digital output contact configured as warning contact for different inverter operating modes. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 71...
  • Page 72 The wiring diagram given in Figure 54 can be used to implement the monitoring of the warnings in multi-master units. 72 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 73: Cabling Of The Digital Output Contacts To Monitor Other Inverter Operation Modes Than Warnings And Alarms

    Chapter 12. Figure 55 gives an example of how to implement the main/auxiliary control switching functionality on Digital Input 2. It is assumed that normal control logic is used. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 73...
  • Page 74 ESI-Managers have to be set up accordingly. Once the cabling has been finished, The auxiliary fuse box may be closed 74 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 75: Implementation Of Local Start/Stop Buttons

    WARNING: If a function is assigned to a digital input, the same function must never be assigned to the other digital input. Otherwise the inverter may behave erratically. The ESI-S active inverter is equipped with a start/stop function integrated in the ESI- Manager user interface. If the customer desires this however, he can add extra start/stop buttons (not provided) to the inverter system.
  • Page 76 The electrical requirements of the digital inputs are as discussed in Section 4.5. Figure shows a cabling diagram for implementing a start function and a stop function on the first digital input. 76 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 77: Electrical Connections Of Inverter Options And Accessories

    For some accessories however, the customer may have to do the cabling on site. These accessories include: The connection of the USB or Ethernet cable used for PQF-Link software communication (optional) Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 77...

  • Page 78: External Communication With Esi

    More information on the PQF-Link software or Modbus communication can be found in the ‘PQF-Link installation and user’s guide’ and ‘2GCS239011A0070_ESI-Manager communication with Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and PQF-Link protocols’. 78 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 79: Connection Of The Modbus Adapter

    6.15.2 Connection of the Modbus adapter For the connection setup of the Modbus adapter, please refer to the document “2GCS212013A0050-RS-485 Installation and Start-up guide”. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 79...

  • Page 80: The Esi-Manager User Interface

    Care must be taken not to damage the screen by accidental hard tapping by a sharp object. The main screen of the ESI-Manager is given in Figure 80 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 81: Esi-Manager Overview And Navigation

    (i.e. ‘normal’ stop condition) Inverter running, no critical Stopping the inverter unit ESI STOP error present (i.e. ‘normal’ running condition) Inverter stopped on critical Acknowledging the fault ACK. FAULT fault Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 81...
  • Page 82 Hardware unlock Communication lock status Communication unlock status Alarm status Fan status Alarms Programmed alarm can: activate any digital output relay 1-6 if selected activate global alarm NO/NC relay 82 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 83 The inverter temperature limit has been reached and the inverter is derating itself to run at a safe temperature T limit reached In standby The inverter is in standby Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 83...
  • Page 84 Following are the default functions set for the six digital output contacts: Table 37 Main screen Digital output number Default function Auxil. ON ESI Running Full Load Armed Unit miss. T Limit 84 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 85 Power Frequency Temperatures ESI monitoring Status of module Inverter load Event logging Active warn. Number of errors ESI operation Figure 61: Principle menus of the ESI-Manager - part 1 Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 85...
  • Page 86 Screen config. Touchscreen calibration Backlighting Communication Modbus Ethernet settings MAC address IP address Communication locking Start Stop Ack fault Figure 62: Principle menus of the ESI-Manager – part 2 86 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 87 Sometimes, when the number of items or variables exceeds the limit of full screen size, a sliding bar appears on the side of the screen. Sliding down (up) this bar displays the remaining (previous) items as shown below: Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 87...
  • Page 88 ‘Welcome’ screen is reached Press the ‘Measurements’ menu in the main ‘Welcome’ screen which opens the ‘Measurements’ menu Similarly, other submenus can be opened by pressing the respective button. 88 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 89: The Esi-Manager Behavior During Inverter Initialization

    Case 1: If an inverter is powered up first time or after a complete power shut down, following screens with ABB logo appear: Step 1 Figure 67: ESI-Manager display during communication initialization Step 2 Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 89...

  • Page 90: The Esi-Manager Locking Facilities

    Case 2: If a system reset is done while the ESI-Manager is still powered (example the power to the main controller is reset), the initialization process takes place without the ABB logo appearing on the screen. During this process, following two messages appear one after another: “Initializing communication, please wait”...

  • Page 91: The Esi Start, Stop And Fault Acknowledgement Menu

    Failure to adhere to this guideline may damage the inverter and void warranty. Refer to Chapter 8 for more information on commissioning the inverter. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 91...
  • Page 92 If the fault is not present anymore when the ‘ACK. FAULT’ command is given, the menu will change into ‘ESI START’ to indicate that the inverter can be restarted. 92 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 93: The 'Measurements' Menu

    7.8.1 The ‘Overview’ menu The Overview menu summarizes the following characteristic parameters (Table 40). These parameters are expressed as numerical values in a list. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 93...
  • Page 94 < 0: load generating active power T Control °C/°F Main control board temperature of the selected module T Control max °C/°F Main control board temperature of the hottest module in the group 94 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 95: The 'System Values' Menu

    The selected parameter relocates to the new place 7.8.2 The ‘System values’ menu The ‘System values’ menu gives detailed information on the following parameters. 7.8.2.1 Voltages Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 95...
  • Page 96 The two buttons with “+” and “- “mark help changing the voltage level resolution (i.e. Y-axis value in the chart). 96 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 97 Following parameters are displayed in the sub-menu “Voltages” itself in a tabular form. The network frequency The network imbalance The inverter DC bus voltage of the selected unit The inverter DC bus voltage (max.) 7.8.2.2 Line currents Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 97...
  • Page 98 (Figure 71). 7.8.2.3 Inverter currents Refer to Table 40 for an explanation of the parameters. ESI Irms in table format for the unit selected with the ‘Select Unit’ option 98 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 99 (4-W mode) in chart format for the complete inverter system. The chart layout is similar to the one of the voltages (Figure 70) but the values are expressed in absolute terms. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 99...
  • Page 100 Active power P per phase (ESI P1, ESI P2, ESI P3) Reactive power Q per phase (ESI Q1, ESI Q2, ESI Q3) Apparent power S per phase (ESI S1, ESI S2, ESI S3) 7.8.2.6 Temperatures 100 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 101: The 'Min-Max Logging' Menu

    ESI-Manager) 7.8.2.7 Battery information The battery information reported by the BMS. (Refer to Table 40 for an explanation of the parameters). 7.8.3 The ‘Min-Max logging’ menu Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 101...
  • Page 102 L1 and L2 is monitored. The nominal network voltage is assumed to be 400 V. The threshold was initially set at 1000 V and is changed to 420 V. 102 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 103: The 'Settings' Menu

    The commissioning level is accessed through [/Welcome/Settings/Commissioning]. The installation settings level allows for the commissioning engineer to set up advanced system functions such as the inverter auto restart and standby Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 103...

  • Page 104: The 'Battery Operation' Menu

    7.9.1 The ‘Battery operation’ menu This menu allows the user to set the active and reactive power set points and also to switch the system into islanding mode. 104 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 105: The 'Customer Settings' Menu

    φ accordingly. 7.9.2 The ‘Customer settings’ menu The customer settings menu is intended to be used by people that are authorized to change the inverter operation settings. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 105...
  • Page 106 Auxiliary window settings are always used Ext. input The inverter switches between the main and the auxiliary settings according to a signal applied to the ESI-Manager’s digital input Remark: 106 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 107 If further resources are then available, reactive power compensation and load balancing will be performed as required. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 107...
  • Page 108 The harmonics that can be selected are presented in a table such as presented Table 43. When the ESI is operating in 4-W mode, 15 harmonics can be selected. When the ESI is operating in 3-W mode, 20 harmonics can be selected. 108 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 109 (in terms of Amp). Fractional values are not accepted and are rounded off to the nearest integer. Once all the harmonics are programmed, the harmonic selection table can be exit by pressing. The button at the top right corner. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 109...
  • Page 110 The parameters (italic print) referred to in Table 44 can be accessed in the ‘Main PFC/Bal.’ and ‘Aux. PFC/Bal.’ windows of the ESI-Manager. 110 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 111 0.92 inductive, then the inverter will not make any correction. If the measured cos j is capacitive, the inverter will correct the power factor to 1.0 Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 111...
  • Page 112 “Auxiliary” is selected here. If “Ext. Input” is selected, the inverter changes its operation based on the “Digital Input” selection [/Welcome/Setting/Customer Setting/Digital Inputs] chosen by the user. 112 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 113 This section discusses the ESI-Manager setup for controlling all the digital I/O and creating warnings and alarms. 7.9.2.4.1 Alarms and warnings Programmable alarms and warnings Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 113...
  • Page 114 For setting up the digital inputs go to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Digital Inputs] 7.9.2.4.3 Set up of the digital outputs of the ESI-Manager For setting up the digital output go to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Digital outputs] 114 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 115: The 'Commissioning' Menu

    Section 7.6 for determining appropriate locking facilities for this menu. For an overview of the main items of the commissioning window, refer to Figure These items are discussed next. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 115...
  • Page 116 The nominal supply voltage: This value has to be set up according to the nominal value of the grid voltage. WARNING: For ESI-S inverter, the hardware is by default set for operation at voltages in the range 380-415V. When the inverter is used in networks with voltages in the range 208-240V, its hardware configuration needs to be changed.
  • Page 117 7.9.3.2 Setting up the inverter characteristics Except for ESI-S inverter, other inverters (ESII and ESIM) are always connected in 3-ph, 3- wire mode i.e. no neutral connected is needed. The ESI-S inverter can be configured as a 3-Ph, 3-wire or 3-Ph, 4-wire device.
  • Page 118 Following a choice is made by the user; the inverter makes a “reset” of the system. The ESI-S inverter may be connected in 3-wire mode (only phases connected) or in 4-wire mode (both phases and the neutral connected). Also the inverter may consist of up to 4 parallel hardware units (8 for the ESI-I and ESI-M range) of the same rating.
  • Page 119 Two methods can be used to do this. Using the automatic CT detection feature Entering the CT ratios and positions manually These approaches are discussed next. 7.9.3.3.1 Automatic detection of the CT positions and ratio’s Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 119...
  • Page 120 Check the voltage level of the DC capacitors, close the main contactor and start the IGBTs Close the DC contactor Inject a small current into the supply Record the current measured by the CTs and calculate the inverter CT ratios and positions 120 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 121 - After showing the CT positions found, the customer is asked to either acknowledge the results found (by pressing ) or either not to accept them by pressing any other key. If any other key than is pressed, the automatic CT Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 121...
  • Page 122 If the CT identification ended unsuccessfully The inverter displays an error message indicating the reason for the problem. Table 47 gives a list of the possible error messages. 122 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 123 It is recommended that the results obtained with the automatic CT detection procedure be crosschecked with a visual inspection of the installation. 7.9.3.3.2 Manual set up of the CT positions and ratio’s Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 123...
  • Page 124 CT physically installed in Line 1 (L1, R, U): · the CT ratio, which is always positive; e.g. a CT of 5000/5 has a ratio 1000 for the CT physically installed in Line 2 (L2, S, V): 124 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 125 Start if available (optional feature). If the black Start is not available the button will be grey as shown on the picture, if it is available it will be purple. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 125...
  • Page 126 15. If the inverter is installed at locations higher than 1000 m (3300 ft) above sea level, the maximum inverter output current must be derated by 1% every additional 100m (330ft). 126 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 127 For entering the user’s requirements at the commissioning level, go to [/Welcome/Settings/Commissioning/User] At the commissioning level, a shortcut exists to the principal user set up menus. These consist of: Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 127...
  • Page 128 Each probe has to be recognized one by one: Connect the probe to the temperature probe input (one probe only) Click on a row to assign a probe number 128 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 129: The 'Installation Settings' Menu

    The inverter’s advanced settings include: Setting up the ‘standby’ function Setting up the ‘auto restart’ function Setting up the system clock Setting Password Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 129...
  • Page 130 More specifically, the following settings can be read: Settings nominal voltage, frequency synchro mode ([/Welcome/Settings/Installation set./Network charact.]) Inverter characteristics ([/Welcome/Settings/Installation set./Inverter charact.]) CT installation settings ([/Welcome/Settings/Installation set./CT Installation]) % Rating setting ([/Welcome/Settings/Installation set./Rating]) 130 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 131 In order to set-up the standby function, five parameters have to be defined: ‘Stdby status’: When enabled, the ‘standby’ function is activated. When disabled, the ‘standby’ function is deactivated. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 131...
  • Page 132 This delay in available from the “drop –down” menu, in “seconds”. Remark: By default the ‘auto restart’ function is enabled and the delay time is set at 15s. 7.9.4.3 Setting up the system clock 132 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 133 During selection, first the old password (default: 1234) needs to be entered followed by a new password. The new password needs to be confirmed. Now pressing the button saves the new password. 7.9.4.5 Installation Locking Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 133...

  • Page 134: Set Language

    Unlocked” check box. This checkbox can be used only after entering the right password. 7.9.5 Set Language This menu allows the user to choose one of the two languages (English, French) available in the ESI-Manager. The default setting is English. 134 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 135: The 'Esi Monitoring' Menu

    This menu shows for each unit of an inverter system its status and allows resetting the ‘fault’ status of individual units. Three possible status indications exist: Ready: The unit considered does not have a fault and can run normally. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 135...

  • Page 136: The 'Inverter Load' Menu

    Peak current of the IGBT-modules: ‘Ipeak’ graph RMS current of the IGBT-modules: ‘Irms’ graph IGBT-temperature: ‘Temp’ graph For multi-unit inverters, this data can be obtained for each individual unit. 7.10.3 The ‘Event logging’ menu 136 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 137 When entering the ‘Event logging’ window, the most recent event is always displayed. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the event list. Use any other key to quit the menu. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 137...
  • Page 138 The IGBT modules report an error that cannot be cleared by the system. This error can be due to peak over current or too low control voltage for the IGBT drivers. 138 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 139 Corrupted uC code Internal system error Internal uC fault Internal system error Ctrl over temperature The system detected an over temperature of the main controller board DSP watchdog Internal system error Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 139...
  • Page 140 A fault is considered critical if after occurrence, it cannot be successfully automatically cleared by the system within a reasonable time. The time frame considered depends on the error type. 140 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 141: The 'Active Warnings' Menu

    Supply voltage imbalance higher than preset Unbalanced supply value ESI IGBT temperature higher than preset value IGBT temperature ESI control board temperature higher than Ctrl over temperature preset value Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 141...

  • Page 142: The 'Number Of Errors' Menu

    Note: the reset of fan operation is protected by a password (default password is 1234). user changes password [/Welcome/Settings/Installation settings/Password], the “Reset Fan operation” password is changed as well. 142 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 143: The 'User Interface Menu

    This menu gives basic data on the inverter. Basic manufacturer settings such as inverter type, maximum voltage rating and inverter serial number. These settings can be accessed in [/Welcome/User Interface/ /Manufacturer set.]. 7.11.2 About ESI Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 143...

  • Page 144: Screen Configuration

    XY coordinates necessary to detect button activation. Warning: Touch screen calibration has to be done carefully with a pen or a stylus in order to accurately mark and detect the calibration points! 144 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 145: Communication

    Figure 76), the user can change parameter/setting of the inverter using the ESI-Manager as well as a communication link (e.g. Modbus or TCP/IP based with help of PQF-Link software). Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 145...
  • Page 146 The slave address is the one used by the Modbus master to address the ESI through Modbus. Baud rate, Parity, Stop bit shall match exactly the communication settings of the Modbus master which controls the RS485 / Modbus network. 146 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 147 ESI-Manager to a RS485 Modbus system. The controller is considered as a slave unit in the Modbus network. Refer to the 2GCS214013A0050 - RS485 adapter- User guide for more information on the RS485 Modbus Adapter. 7.11.4.2 MAC address Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 147...
  • Page 148 Example 1: The below screen shows the actual IP address fixed with DHCP disabled. Example 2: The below screen shows the actual settings resulting from the automatic IP address resolution with DHCP enabled. 148 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 149 Example 2: The below screen shows the default settings to connect to an Ethernet network (note that the PC which is also connected to the LAN has its own IP address given by the network with DHCP enabled) Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 149...
  • Page 150 The USB interface is used to present the ESI-Manager as a serial interface on its USB port. The computer is connected through a USB-A male to USB-Mini B male. 150 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 151 Caution: The USB connection to the ESI-Manager is not isolated. It is mandatory to connect the protective EARTH connection when using the USB. 7.11.4.4 IP address Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 151...
  • Page 152 ESI-Manager's IP address is dynamically controlled by customer's communication network. 152 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 153: Commissioning Instructions

    Step 7 Start the inverter Step 8 Generate inverter load Step 9 Set up the user requirements Section 8.11 presents the commissioning report to be filled in when commissioning the inverter. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 153...

  • Page 154: Step 1: Visual And Installation Check

    Step 2: Setting the address of each unit in a multi-unit inverter and terminate the CAN bus Each inverter is defined by an inverter address. This address is by default set to 1. 154 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 155 The inverter identification DIP switch consists of 4 switches that can be put in low or high position (facing the board with the ABB logo at the top left side). The three left hand DIP switches determine the unit address.
  • Page 156 Table 54: Possible inverter unit addresses and corresponding DIP switch settings (facing the board with ABB logo at the top), counting low to high. Inverter DIP switch 1 DIP switch 2 DIP switch 3 setting (ID2) address setting (ID0) setting (ID1)

  • Page 157: Step 3: Voltage Rating Check/Adaptation And Phase Rotation Check

    (commissioning window). WARNING: The ESI-S is able to operate on networks where the supply voltage is up to 10% higher (inclusive of harmonics but not transients) or lower than the voltage range it is set up for.

  • Page 158: Step 4: Basic Commissioning Parameters Set Up (Using Esi-Manager)

    In practice, the functions that are not enabled on these units are also locked. In the commissioning window, the following basic parameters have to be specified: The network characteristics (Cf. Section 7.9.3.1): 158 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 159 The parameters to enter are the nominal network voltage, network frequency and inverter synchronization mode. The inverter synchronization mode shall normally not be changed unless specifically instructed by the ABB service provider. The inverter characteristics (Cf. Section 7.9.3.2): This consists of setting up the inverter connection mode: 3-wire (no neutral connected) or 4-wire (neutral connected).

  • Page 160: Step 5: Automatic And Manual Ct Detection Procedure (If Required)

    - All shorting links in the CT path have been removed (i.e. on the CTs, on the inverter CT terminal X21 …) CT shorting links are provided with the ESI-S for servicing purposes, but they are not installed by default on the X21 terminal.

  • Page 161: Manual Ct Detection Procedure

    The following procedure will allow you to check the CT connection. This step only has to be executed if the CT setup could not be detected automatically. For ESI-S consisting of more than one unit, it is necessary to check the CT connections for each individual unit.
  • Page 162 X21.1 and the arrow indicating positive direction of the current should point towards the ESI. Do not forget to remove the shorts on the CT secondary (if present) before making the measurement. 162 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 163 86). The time ΔT between zero crossing of the rising (falling) edge of both traces must be measured and converted to a phase shift j by the following formula: ΔΤ ° φ where T1 is the fundamental period duration. Τ1 Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 163...
  • Page 164 Supply side Load side X21.1 X21.2 Positive direction X21.3 X21.4 X21.5 X21.6 X21.7 X21.8 X21.9 Figure 87: Connection of the scopemeter for checking CT in phase L2 164 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 165 Supply side Load side X21.1 X21.2 X21.3 X21.4 X21.5 X21.6 X21.7 X21.8 X21.9 Positive direction Figure 89: Connection of the scopemeter for checking the CT in phase L1 by comparing the currents Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 165...

  • Page 166: Step 6: Before Starting The Inverter

    ‘Balance load’ in [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Main settings/Main PFC/Bal.] For deselecting the reactive power compensation option of the auxiliary inverter settings disable the option ‘PFC type’ in [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Auxiliary settings/Aux. PFC/Bal.] 166 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 167: Step 7: Start The System

    Step 7: Start the system Fit the inverter top cover before starting the system. The ESI-S contains a main contactor that is controlled by the inverter controller. WARNING: Under no circumstances close the main contactor manually. Failure to adhere to this guideline may result in physical danger and in inverter damage.

  • Page 168: Step 8: Generate Inverter Load

    By default the inverter is set up to take into consideration the main settings only. Select the desired inverter mode Select the harmonics and the curve level Select the reactive power and balancing settings 168 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 169 Sometimes, the commissioning engineer is faced with an installation where both an active inverter and plain capacitors are present Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 169...
  • Page 170 2, 3 14 % For other types of detuned bank please contact your ABB Service provider to evaluate the resonance frequency and the harmonics that are recommended to be deselected. When background distortion is present on the network and detuned capacitor banks are installed adjacent to the active inverter or inverter but connected downstream of the inverter CTs, inverter resources will be lost.

  • Page 171: Commissioning Report

    8.11 Commissioning report The commissioning report is designed to help the person in charge of the commissioning. Before installation and operation of the ESI, read the relevant sections of the Instruction Manual. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 171...

  • Page 172: Inverter Identification

    Read on identification tag located at the outside of each enclosure. After the inverter has been commissioned, navigate with the ESI-Manager to [/Welcome/User interface/About ESI]. Select whether this unit is a master (M) or a slave (S) unit. 172 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 173: Inspection On Site – Verification Of The Inverter After Installation

    · Check cross-section of DC power supply cables · Check the setting and operation of the protective apparatus · ESI-S neutral current can be up to 3 times the ESI-S phase current! · Check rated current of the power supply cable fuses (if applicable) ·...

  • Page 174: Programming

    · For full redundancy, configure/cable digital outputs on all masters of a multi-master system · Configure programmable warnings if applicable · For full redundancy, configure programmable warnings on all masters of a multi-master system 174 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 175: Testing (With Load)

    Refer to Section 8.9 of the manual for more information on this topic. Refer to Section 8.10 of the manual for more information on this topic. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 175...

  • Page 176: Programmed Parameters

    Target cos j Target cos j Balance load Balance load Disabled Disabled Harmonics Main settings (Main PFC/Bal.) Auxiliary settings (Aux. PFC/Bal.) Selected Selected H. Order Curve (A) H. Order Curve (A) 176 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 177 Start-Stop set. Communication Stdby status Protocol Standby level Modbus Stdby del off Baud rate Standby hyst Parity Stdby del con Stop bit Auto start Slave Address Auto st. del. Modbus lock Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 177...

  • Page 178: Comments

    Project: LV Energy Storage Inverters ESI Issued by: Commissioning report Date: Page 7 of 7 8.11.6 Comments Commissioning Engineer Customer’s representative Name Signature Date 178 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 179: Operating Instructions

    WARNING: High AC and DC voltage may be present in the inverter enclosure. Do not operate the unit with the protective panels removed. Do not touch any inverter parts unless you have ascertained that they do not carry dangerous voltage levels. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Operating instructions 179...

  • Page 180: Starting And Stopping The Inverter

    Starting and stopping the inverter The ESI-S contains a main AC contactor and a DC contactor that are controlled by the inverter controller. These contactors should never be activated manually for normal inverter operation. WARNING: Under no circumstances close the AC and DC contactor manually. Failure to adhere to this guideline may result in physical injury and/or in inverter damage.
  • Page 181 “check box”. More information Communication lock available document “2GCS212013A0050-RS-485 Installation and Start-up guide”. When power is applied to the inverter and it is started, the following startup sequence is conducted: Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Operating instructions 181...
  • Page 182 At the end of the start-up procedure, the inverter will work as programmed Remark: if power quality features are enabled and the inverter running at 100% load while RMS current rating is not attained. 182 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 183: Stopping The Inverter With The Esi-Manager

    More information about the remote control functionality is given in Section 6.14.1. Section 7.9.2.4. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Operating instructions 183...

  • Page 184: Modifying The User Requirements

    Power targets (P and Q) can set soon as the system is connected to the battery. The sign convention is described in the table below. Since the inverter is defined in kVA, both 184 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 185: Low Voltage Ride Through (Lvrt)

    If the individual power control is enabled, 3 different set points can be set 9.3.2 Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) The curve that applies for the ESI-S is described in the Figure Different parameters can be set on the ESI-Manager (see Chapter 7).

  • Page 186: Islanding

    AC voltage measurement Islanding contactor/switch (not provided) The inverter ESI-S has to be correctly connected to work in islanding: the islanding contactor has to be driven by the ESI and the grid voltage has to be rightly measured by the inverter (see Chapter 186 Operating instructions ç...
  • Page 187 In this menu, the window shows the status of the system: ‘Unit connected to grid’. Press on to switch to the Islanding mode. Once the system is in islanding the system status is : ‘Islanding: Unit is in islanding state’ Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Operating instructions 187...
  • Page 188 In this menu, the window shows the status of the system: ‘Unit in islanding. Press to switch to the Islanding mode. Once the system is in islanding the system status is : ‘Unit connected to grid’ 188 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 189: Black Start (Optional)

    The system will start by charging the DC capacitors up to the battery voltage thanks to the additional box. Then it will close the DC switch and start the IGBT’s. Once the right network voltage is generated by the inverter, the ESI-S close its AC contactor and supply the island.

  • Page 190: Modifying The User Requirements

    In systems consisting of more than one master, this needs to be done in all the ESI-Managers. Consulting inverter measurements In order to consult the measurements done by the inverter system, go to [/Welcome/Measurements]. The complete list of measured items is discussed in Section 7.8. 190 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 191: Consulting Inverter Statistics And Manufacturer Data

    Firmware version numbers for the ESI-Manager, the mcontroller and the DSP controller When communicating with your ABB representative on a specific inverter, please provide always the data shown in the ‘About ESI’ menu. Inverter behavior on fault – retrieving error information Under normal conditions the inverter is either running or stopped and the ESI-item in the ESI-Manager ‘Welcome’...
  • Page 192 - ‘Armed’ indicator ON: The inverter waits for the problem to disappear and then restarts automatically (unless the user acknowledges the fault). 192 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 193 (low signal). Alternatively, the remote control functionality can be disabled by disabling the corresponding digital input functionality. Then, the fault can be acknowledged locally. Refer to Chapter 11 for advanced troubleshooting of the inverter. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Operating instructions 193...

  • Page 194: Maintenance Instructions

    Depending on the operating and ambient conditions, the intervals of Table 56 may have to be reduced. Announced intervals assume that the equipment is operating under ABB approved operating conditions (Cf. Chapter 12). Table 56: inverter maintenance intervals...

  • Page 195: Standard Maintenance Procedure

    Ensure that the inverter derating factor ([/Welcome/Settings/Installation set./Rating]) corresponds to the ambient conditions observed. If the ambient temperature is higher than 40°C/104°F, the ESI-S should be derated (Cf. Section 5.2).

  • Page 196: Step 4: Inspect And Clean The Inverter

    Restart the inverter, verify that the fan starts running. If major servicing work has been done it is recommended to follow the commissioning instructions (cf. Chapter 8) for restarting the inverter. Verify the inverter performance. 196 Maintenance instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 197: Fan Replacement

    PCB for the “fan out”). Remove the screws that fix the fan set to the inverter enclosure (4 screws on the bottom left side of the ESI-S for the “fan in” and 8 screws on the top right side for the “fan out”).

  • Page 198: Dc Capacitor Change

    ABB approved technical specifications (Cf. Chapter 12). It is not possible to predict a capacitor failure. Contact your ABB service provider if capacitor failure is suspected. Replacement kits are available from ABB. Do not use other than ABB-specified spare parts.

  • Page 199: Inverter Identification

    Read on identification tag located at the outside of each enclosure. After the inverter has been commissioned, navigate with the ESI-Manager to [/Welcome/User interface/About ESI]. Select whether this unit is a master (M) or a slave (S) unit. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Maintenance instructions 199...

  • Page 200: Standard Maintenance Procedure

    IF ‘N’, describe the problems in the ‘comments’ section of this report. - Remove all dust deposits in and around the inverter (fans, heatsinks, control board, …) - Remove loose components if present in enclosure 200 Maintenance instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 201: Special Service Actions

    - Ambient inverter conditions? - Describe in the ‘comments’ section of this report. DC capacitor reforming - Inverter storage time? - Reforming time? - Describe in the ‘comments’ section of this report. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Maintenance instructions 201...

  • Page 202: Comments

    Project: LV Energy Storage Inverters ESI Issued by: Servicing report Date: Page 4 of 4 10.7.4 Comments Service Engineer Customer’s representative Name Signature Date 202 Maintenance instructions ç Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 203: Troubleshooting Guide

    A critical fault is a fault that after occurrence cannot be successfully automatically cleared by the system within a reasonable time. The time frame considered Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 203...
  • Page 204 (low signal). Alternatively, the remote control functionality can be disabled by disabling the corresponding digital input functionality. Then, the fault can be acknowledged locally. Figure 98 shows the error treatment procedure in flowchart format. 204 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 205 Figure 98: ESI error treatment procedure in flowchart format Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 205...

  • Page 206: Spare Part List For Normal And Dedicated Inverter Servicing

    11.3 Spare part list for normal and dedicated inverter servicing A standard set of spare parts for the ESI-S inverter is shown in Table Table 58: Standard set of spare parts for normal and dedicated inverter servicing Recommended Ref.

  • Page 207: Fault Tracing

    - Check the feeding cable between functioning. main controller board the control boards and the 24 V faulty. power supply. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 207...
  • Page 208 Bad message Internal system error Contact your ABB service provider. Most sequence likely the controller software has to be upgraded or the main controller card replaced. 208 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 209 - Check flat cable connections between the Control Board and the IGBT module. - Analyze network voltage stability (amplitude and phase). - Disable all features - Check the main contactor and its control signal. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 209...
  • Page 210 - Verify the inverter cooling system and check the IGBT-temperature using the ESI-Manager. - Desactivate All features - Inspect the items discussed for the ‘IGBT permanent’ message. 210 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 211 - Check the phase rotation (only in case of modification at the installation). - Ensure that the AC voltage is properly measured. Do the checks discussed for the ‘Loss of phase’ fault. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 211...
  • Page 212 - Verify the inverter cooling system and check the IGBT temperature using the ESI-Manager. - Deactivate all features 212 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 213 - Check the phase rotation (only in case of modification at the installation). - Ensure that the AC voltage is properly measured. Do the checks discussed for the ‘Loss of phase’ fault. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 213...
  • Page 214 Remark: If the problem persists, contact your ABB service provider. Provide him with all the relevant information, i.e. Inverter serial number and type, status of the control LEDs, Error messages displayed and inverter behavior.
  • Page 215 Reset the inverter by switching off and problem on the power. If the problem persists, contact your ABB representative. The Watchdog fault controller card must probably be Internal µC fault replaced. Corrupted DSP code Corrupted µC code Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 215...
  • Page 216 - Check that the command from the Inverter is sent Remark: If the problem persists, contact your ABB service provider. Provide him with all the relevant information, i.e. Inverter serial number and type, status of the control LEDs, Error messages displayed and inverter behavior.
  • Page 217 Blackstart option is not Follow instructions to setup the message is present selected inverter to operate in blackstart mode on the ESI-Manager before starting the inverter. and inverter working in blackstart Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 217...
  • Page 218 Remark: If the problems persist, contact your ABB service provider. Provide him with all the relevant information, i.e. inverter serial number and type, status of the control LEDs, error messages displayed and inverter behavior.

  • Page 219: Technical Specifications

    This chapter contains the technical specifications of the inverter ESI-S. 12.2 Technical specifications The ESI-S is an inverter for three phase networks with or without neutral for filtering of non-zero-sequence and zero-sequence harmonics and reactive power compensation including balancing between phases.
  • Page 220 Unit type 6: 60 kW Unit type 7: 70 kW Unit type 8: 85 kW – Neutral current ratings 3 times the current ratings limited to 300A for ESI-S 120 A Equipment losses 3% of the equipment rated power typically Modularity Up to 4 power units/inverter (power units must have same rating).
  • Page 221 Digital outputs 6 multipurpose (NO) digital outputs on ESI-Manager. Maximum continuous ac rating: 440 Vac/1.5 A Maximum continuous dc rating: 110 Vdc/0.3 A Common rating: 9A/terminal, totaling 18 A Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Technical specifications 221...
  • Page 222 Easy connection box for power cables Cable extension kit for ESI-Manager Remark: Under exceptional circumstances other limits may be reached before the RMS current limit (e.g. temperature limit, peak current limit, peak voltage limit). 222 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
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