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ABB ESI-S Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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  • Page 1 — INSTRUCTION MANUAL Energy Storage Inverter 1ph ESI-S Installation, operation and maintenance instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Configuration of the Energy Storage System .................... 5 1.5 Definition of main functionalities related to energy storage..............6 1.6 Description of the use of the DC/DC converter embedded in the ESI-S single phase ......7 1.7 Contents ................................7 2 Safety Instructions ............................
  • Page 3 8.9 Step 8: Set up the user requirements ...................... 148 8.10 Commissioning report ..........................150 8.10.1 Inverter identification ..........................151 8.10.2Inspection on site – verification of the inverter after installation ........... 152 Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Table of contents 3...
  • Page 4 11.4.1 Verification of the ESI-Manager status and the system LEDs ............184 11.4.2 Fault tracing.............................. 185 12 Technical specifications ..........................196 12.1 What this chapter contains ........................196 12.2 Technical specifications ..........................196 4 Table of contents ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 5: 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. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Introduction 5...

  • Page 6: 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 6 Introduction ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 7: Description Of The Use Of The Dc/Dc Converter Embedded In The Esi-S Single Phase

    1.6 Description of the use of the DC/DC converter embedded in the ESI-S single phase The ESI-S single phase is provided with a DC/DC converter. This converter allows to have a wider range of battery voltage. The DC/DC converter has a current rating of 120A. The power rating of the AC/DC converter is defined by the current rating and the network voltage.
  • Page 8 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. 10 Safety instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • 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 5: Locating the 4 panel securing screws Remove first the right side of the protective cover and put it aside (see Figure Figure 6: Lifting the right protective cover and putting it aside 12 Upon reception ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 13 Figure 8: Position of the inverter fixation screws that need to be removed Fix the two eyebolts provided with the inverter (see Figure Figure 9: 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

    — 4 Hardware description What this chapter contains This chapter describes a typical ESI-S system and discusses its main components. Typical ESI-S inverter panel layout The ESI-S inverter is basically composed of two parts (Figure 11): An inverter controller that is receiving the system information and adapt the current or voltage output based on them.
  • Page 16 For more information on cabling the user connections, please refer to Chapter Figure 12 shows a typical ESI-S master inverter panel. Figure 12: 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

    The ESI current/voltage generator hardware The power circuit of an ESI-S unit is represented hereafter. AC power supply Preload Output circuit filter DC/DC IGBT converter inverter Figure 13: Power circuit diagram of an ESI-S inverter The description of the main components is given in...

  • Page 18: The Esi Main Controller

    ; Interfacing to the IGBT-inverters; The measurement of system voltages and currents for control, protection and presentation purposes. Figure 14 depicts the controller interface diagram of the ESI-S inverter. Interface to system DC out Measurement controller or to user...

  • Page 19: The Esi-Manager User Interface

    Locking status / Alarm and fan contact indicator / Digital output contact indicator When the ESI-Manager closes one of its output relays, the corresponding symbol lights up. The digital outputs of the ESI-Manager are discussed later in this section. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 19...
  • Page 20 The terminal explanation is given next: Digital input 1 and 2 The digital inputs can be used for three different functions: Implementation of remote control functionality; Implementation of local on/off buttons (not provided); 20 Hardware description ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 21 Inverter starts on rising edge ESI-Manager setup for digital input: Edge (a) (b) Local ON/OFF buttons No effect Inverter stops on rising edge ESI-Manager setup for digital input: Edge (a) (b) Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 21...
  • Page 22 In standby The inverter is in standby Activ. Main The main inverter settings are activated Activ. Aux The auxiliary inverter settings are activated 22 Hardware description ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 23 The customer can change the default output settings by means of the ESI-Manager. The digital outputs contacts have a common point and are of the NO-type (normal open). The contact ratings are: · Maximum continuous ac rating: 440 Vac/1.5 A; Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 23...
  • Page 24 Power supply terminals The ESI-Manager power supply is provided by the inverter itself. The corresponding terminals on the ESI-Manager labeled “Power supply” are connected to the ESI-Manager connection plug. 24 Hardware description ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 25: Location Of The Main Esi-S Components

    Location of the main ESI-S components 4.6.1 Energy storage inverter components Figure 17 shows a picture of the ESI-S without cover panel. Figure 17: ESI-S main components The component identification is given in Table Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 25...
  • Page 26 DC current measurement 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 27 However, it also contains a DIP-switch used to set the identification address and CAN bus connectors for use in a multi-module inverter arrangements. The main controller board is shown in Figure Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Hardware description 27...
  • Page 28 Figure 19: ESI main controller board The designation of the principal terminals is given in Table Figure 20: Location of terminals 28 Hardware description ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 29 LED 4: ON, OFF or blinking irregularly: DSP processor not running properly PQF-Link communication opto-isolated serial link connector Inverter unit address selector : not used in ESI-S single phase Remarks: For physical locations of customer CT connection terminals, please refer to...

  • Page 30: 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. 30 Hardware description ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: Instructions For Mounting The Inverter

    Figure 22: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: Instructions For Mounting The Esi-Manager In Enclosures

    Step 2: Rotate the ESI-Manager to insert it into the Capacitor Bank Cubicle. 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. 36 Mechanical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 37 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). Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Mechanical design and installation 37...

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 29...

  • Page 41: Selection Of The Power Cable Size

    Further, the following rule should be respected: when the ESI-S consists of only one enclosure, the enclosure’s PE-point must be connected directly to the installation’s PE- point Selection of the power cable size Several types of power cable can be used to connect the inverter to the network. Local regulations and habits often determine the user’s choice.
  • Page 42 ESI cable connection. As an example of the cable sizing procedure, consider Table 20 Table 21, which show the allowed current for different parameters noting typical cable manufacturer data. 42 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 43 300MCM 0.877 0.93 350MCM 0.844 0.908 500MCM 0.804 0.876 600MCM 0.768 0.843 Remark: The highlighted values in Table 20 refer to cable sizes that correspond to typical inverter ratings. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 43...

  • Page 44: Selection Of The Power Cable Protection/Inverter Input Protection Scheme

    Once the power cables have been selected, a suitable cable and equipment protection has to be selected. It is recommended to use fuses of type gG/gL with the RMS current ratings given in Table 44 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47: Connection Of The Esi-S To The Network

    2. Ensure that an appropriately selected protecting device is connected upstream and that the power supply cables are not live 3. Remove the protective cover present at the bottom right side of the inverter (Cf. Figure Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 47...
  • Page 48 The cable lugs of the feeding cables should comply with: · Maximum lug width: in accordance with terminal width · Minimum lug eye diameter: M8 Appropriate torque (20Nm) must be applied to ensure that cables are properly fixed. 48 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 49: Connection Control The Dc Switch

    Excessive (auxiliary) voltage levels will lead to inverter damage. 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 Figure 37: Flow chart for CT determination 52 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 53: Current Transformer Installation And Connection

    CT installation is the most common source of problems found at the commissioning stage. 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 54: Electrical Connections To The Esi-Manager User Interface

    K = P1, L = P2, k = S1, l = S2 Figure 38: Basic CT connection example for a single unit. Figure 39: 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 55 The remainder of this section gives examples of how to cable different functions, i.e. Case 1: Cabling of remote control functionality. Case 2: Cabling of alarm functionality. Case 3: Cabling of warning functionality. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 55...

  • Page 56: Cabling Of Remote Control Functionality

    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 57: Cabling Of Alarm Functionality

    The remote control functionality can also be implemented on the Digital Input 2. 6.13.2 Cabling of alarm functionality An alarm represents an error condition that makes the inverter trip. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 57...
  • Page 58 Inverter (auxiliaries) Opens when error Closes when error present for 3 connected to the supply, present for 3 minutes minutes error appears Otherwise, remains Otherwise, remains open closed 58 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 59 Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 59...
  • Page 60 Supply voltage (RMS) Vrms_max > 110% Vnominal unacceptably high Supply voltage (RMS) Vrms_min < 90% Vnominal unacceptably low One of the phases of the supply Vrms_min < 60% Vnominal is missing 60 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 61 The auxiliary fuse box may be closed The inverter top cover may be replaced including the connection of the ESI- Manager to the master unit The power to the inverter may then be restored Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 61...

  • Page 62: Cabling Of Warning Functionality

    Any of the six digital outputs can be used to cable warning functionality. A maximum of 3 warnings can be assigned to the digital outputs. However, by default the digital 62 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 63: 4Cabling Of The Digital Output Contacts To Monitor Other Inverter Operation Modes Than Warnings And Alarms

    Left hand terminal block when looking from rear, counting from top to bottom Figure 45: Example of how to cable the 2 digital input of the ESI-Manager for main/auxiliary control switching functionality Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 63...

  • Page 64: 6Implementation 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 65 This leaves the other digital input available for the implementation of other functions. Table 31 shows the ESI-Manager setup for the input considered and the resulting effect when applying voltage to this input. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 65...
  • Page 66 ESI- Manager to the digital input setup menu and setting the digital input associated with the remote control to ‘Disabled’. 66 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 67: Electrical Connections Of Inverter Options And Accessories

    ESI-Manager where the plug has to be inserted. The user can use custom software where the standard Modbus RTU protocol is implemented or any other standard software (OPC server, SCADA …). Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Electrical design and installation 67...

  • Page 68: Connection Of The Modbus Adapter

    Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and PQF-Link protocols’. 6.14.2 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”. 68 Electrical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 69: 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 Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 69...

  • Page 70: Esi-Manager Overview And Navigation

    The status of protection (locked/unlocked) is also displayed by a dedicated icon. Hardware lock and software locks have separate icons. 70 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 71 Table 34. When the relay considered opens again, the symbol takes back the original appearance. If a digital output is ‘Disabled’ the default icon is shown. Example: Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 71...
  • Page 72 The programmable alarm 2 is activated Pg. alarm 3 The programmable alarm 3 is activated Warning 1 The programmable warning 1 is activated(c) Warning 2 The programmable warning 2 is activated(c) 72 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 73 Following are the default functions set for the six digital output contacts: Table 35 Main screen Digital output number Default function Auxil. ON ESI Running Full Load Armed Unit miss. T Limit Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 73...
  • Page 74 Power Frequency Temperatures ESI monitoring Status of module Inverter load Event logging Active warn. Number of errors ESI operation Figure 51: Principle menus of the ESI-Manager - part 1 74 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 75 Screen config. Touchscreen calibration Backlighting Communication Modbus Ethernet settings MAC address IP address Communication locking Start Stop Ack fault Figure 52: Principle menus of the ESI-Manager – part 2 Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 75...
  • Page 76 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: 76 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 77 For example, is a help on the "Voltage" button is requested in the menu "System Values", following help will appear: Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 77...

  • Page 78: The Esi-Manager Behavior During Inverter Initialization

    Once the communication channel has been initialized, the user interface is set up. During this process the ESI-Manager retrieves the data structure to be displayed from the ESI main controller. 78 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 79: 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 80: The Esi Start, Stop And Fault Acknowledgement Menu

    (a) (b) Inverter running, no critical error ESI STOP Stopping the inverter present (i.e. ‘normal’ running condition) (a) (b) Inverter stopped on critical fault ACK. FAULT Acknowledging the fault 80 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 81: The 'Measurements' Menu

    In multi-unit inverters, several parameters are measured by the individual units. In order to consult measurements from a specific unit, select the unit with the ‘Select Unit’ option Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 81...

  • Page 82: The 'Overview' Menu

    Apparent power in the network at the location of the CTs Power factor: calculation based on the fundamental and the harmonic values of the measurements. Measurement only valid for quasi-balanced loads. 82 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 83: The 'System Values' Menu

    Select a new location for this parameter by touching the preferred location on the list of parameters The selected parameter relocates to the new place 7.8.2 The ‘System values’ menu Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 83...
  • Page 84 V (L1-N) (4-W mode) or V (L1-L2) (3-W mode). Figure 58: Time domain waveform of line voltage displayed by the ESI-Manager (3-W mode example) 84 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 85 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 85...
  • Page 86 (Figure 59). 7.8.2.2.4 Harmonic table The line current spectrum in table format. The table layout is similar to the one of the voltages (Figure 60). 7.8.2.3 Inverter currents 86 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 87 V). 7.8.2.4.2 Spectrum The chart layout is similar to the one of the voltages (Figure 59) but the values are expressed in absolute terms. 7.8.2.4.3 Harmonic table Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 87...
  • Page 88 Active power ESI P Reactive power ESI Q Apparent power ESI S 7.8.2.6 Temperatures Refer to Table 38 for an explanation of the parameters. 88 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 89: The 'Min-Max Logging' Menu

    The ‘Min-Max logging’ function allows for the user to log for each significant measured item and since the last reset: The maximum (or minimum) value The duration above (or below) the threshold Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 89...

  • Page 90: The 'Settings' Menu

    The nominal network voltage is assumed to be 400 V. The threshold was initially set at 1000 V and is changed to 420 V. Figure 62: Example of the Min/Max logging function (4-W mode) The ‘Settings’ menu 90 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 91 These functions are set up in the ‘real’ master and are automatically further dispatched to the other units by the control system. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 91...

  • Page 92: The 'Battery Operation' Menu

    An internal reactive power control is available in [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Main settings]. This control requires external CT’s in order to measure the reactive power and correct the cos φ accordingly. 7.9.2 The ‘Customer settings’ menu 92 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 93 Both main and auxiliary settings windows have the same setup possibilities, i.e. Definition of the filter mode Selection of the harmonics with setting of curve levels Selection of reactive power compensation with balancing functionality Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 93...
  • Page 94 Produce or absorb reactive power including load balancing The user can put the emphasis on one of the above effects by selecting the filtering mode. Table 40 shows the three available modes: 94 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 95 Permitted Remaining residual level supply into the supply current = curve setting Figure 63: Invertering to curve for harmonic order n The default inverter mode is Mode 3. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 95...
  • Page 96 “greyed”. Once a new harmonic order is selected, the table automatically gets sorted in ascending order. In order to remove any harmonic order from this list, one has to touch that 96 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 97 The balancing feature is not available in single phase inverter. The active inverter can perform different reactive power tasks based on CT’s measurements including balancing, each of which require the appropriate setup. Table Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 97...
  • Page 98 This mode is only available when the inverter is connected in 4-W mode. Note: The modes ‘L-N’ and ‘L-L & L-N’ can be used to minimize the amount of fundamental frequency current flowing in the neutral. 98 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 99 “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. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 99...
  • Page 100 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 100 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 101 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] Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 101...

  • Page 102: 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. 102 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 103 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 104 In that case choose three phase synchronization (Three ph.). WARNING: This parameter shall only be changed by experienced commissioning engineers or after advice from the ABB service provider. Using the wrong synchro mode will lead to inverter malfunctioning.
  • Page 105 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 105...
  • Page 106 Display a message indicating whether the CT identification ended successfully or NOTE: The automatic CT detection is repeated automatically for all the units present in a multi-unit inverter system. 106 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 107 Table 44: Automatic CT detection ratio-results presentation Text on ESI-Manager display Meaning Ratio found Ratio found for the CT in the considered phase E.g. 200 means a CT of 1000/5 Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 107...
  • Page 108 This will result in wrong CT ratio’s being found. In that case the commissioning engineer can easily correct the CT ratio’s found. The use of complex CT arrangements including summing CTs. 108 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 109 CT setup procedure will result in: · For single unit inverters, the original CT-values and positions existing prior to the start of the procedure being restored. 7.9.3.4 Setting up the inverter rating parameter Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 109...
  • Page 110 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. 7.9.3.5 Setting up the inverter rating parameter 110 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 111 50% implies that the maximum RMS inverter current is half the nominal inverter current. Pressing will result in the original value being restored and the inverter rating menu being quit. 7.9.3.6 Setting up the user’s requirements Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 111...
  • Page 112 It should be noted that any parameters entered before the procedure is stopped, will have been recorded in the inverter’s memory. Re-enter the user set up to change the values again if desired. 7.9.3.7 Commissioning of temperature probes 112 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 113: The 'Installation Settings' Menu

    This unique address is a set of eight groups of numbers like: 142 85 0 25 12 1 12 156 7.9.4 The ‘Installation settings’ menu Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 113...
  • Page 114 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]) 114 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 115 In order to set-up the standby function, five parameters have to be defined: Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 115...
  • Page 116 When the ‘auto restart’ function is disabled, the inverter will not restart automatically after a power outage. 116 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 117 A password setting allows the user to set a software lock of the settings. Once set and the installation are locked, the crucial parameters cannot be changed unless the software lock is removed. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 117...

  • Page 118: 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. 118 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 119: 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 119...

  • Page 120: 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 120 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 121 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 121...
  • Page 122 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. 122 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 123 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 123...
  • Page 124 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. 124 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 125: 4The '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 125...

  • Page 126: 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. 126 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 127: 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 127...

  • Page 128: 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! 128 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 129: Communication

    Figure 65), 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 129...
  • Page 130 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. 130 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 131 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 131...
  • Page 132 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. 132 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 133 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 133...
  • Page 134 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. 134 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 135 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 135...
  • Page 136 ESI-Manager's IP address is dynamically controlled by customer's communication network. 136 The ESI-Manager user interface ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 137: Commissioning Instructions

    Step 6 Start the inverter Step 7 Generate power or filtering Step 8 Set up the user requirements Section 8.10 presents the commissioning report to be filled in when commissioning the inverter. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 137...

  • Page 138: Step 1: Visual And Installation Check

    CT connections, digital I/O connections on the ESI-Manager and the control board connections inside the inverter. Ensure that the feeding cable protection devices are rated appropriately (see Table 22). 138 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 139: Step 2: 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 140: Step 3: Basic Commissioning Parameters Set Up (Using Esi-Manager)

    Section 7.9.3.1): The parameters to enter are the nominal network voltage, network frequency and inverter synchronisation mode. The inverter synchronisation mode shall normally not be changed unless specifically instructed by the ABB service provider. The inverter characteristics (Cf. Section 7.9.3.2):...

  • Page 141: Step 4: 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 142: Automatic 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 143 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. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 143...
  • Page 144 72). 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 144 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 145: Step 5: Before Starting The Inverter

    Before switching the inverter ON, ensure that all features have been deselected. For deselecting the active power target, set the target back to zero.[/Welcome/Settings/BESS operation] For deselecting all harmonics of the main inverter settings at once go to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Main settings/Deselect all] Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 145...

  • Page 146: Step 6: Start The System

    Step 6: 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 147: Step 7: Generate Power Or Filtering

    Refer to Chapter 11 in case of problems. Disable the reactive power setting after the test if it is not required by the user. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 147...

  • Page 148: Step 8: Set Up The User Requirements

    ESI-Manager, harmonics put in ‘standby’ can be recognized by the label ‘S’ that is displayed in the harmonic selection column (which reads otherwise either ‘Y’ or ‘N’). The following possibilities exist to bring a harmonic out of standby: 148 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 149 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 150: Commissioning Report

    8.10 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. 150 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 151: Inverter Identification

    Read from main identification tag located on the master enclosure. 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]. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 151...

  • Page 152: 2Inspection On Site - Verification Of The Inverter After Installation

    · Check the cabling of the digital I/O (if present) · Check the voltage in accordance with the specification · Check the phase rotation order (with inverter auxiliaries off) (clockwise) · Check the polarity of the DC cables 152 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 153: 3Programming

    Navigate with the ESI-Manager to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Digital inputs]. Navigate with the ESI-Manager to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Digital outputs]. Navigate with the ESI-Manager to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Warnings]. Navigate with the ESI-Manager to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Alarms]. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç The ESI-Manager user interface 153...

  • Page 154: 4Testing (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. 154 Mechanical design and installation ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 155: 5Programmed 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) Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 155...
  • Page 156 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 156 Commissioning instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 157: 6Comments

    Project: LV Energy Storage Inverters ESI Issued by: Commissioning report Date: Page 7 of 7 8.10.6Comments Commissioning Engineer Customer’s representative Name Signature Date Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Commissioning instructions 157...

  • Page 158: 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. 158 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 159: 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 160 Figure 75: inverter start-up sequence when power is applied and the start command is given Figure 75 it may be seen that: The DC capacitors charge as soon as the auxiliary circuit power is switched on. 160 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 161: Stopping The Inverter With The Esi-Manager

    Remarks: If the ‘start/stop’ menu reads ‘ACK. FAULT’ (i.e. ‘acknowledge fault’), the inverter has encountered a fault. Refer to Section 9.8 Chapter 11 for troubleshooting the problem. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Operating instructions 161...
  • Page 162 “check box”. More information Communication lock available document “2GCS212013A0050-RS-485 Installation and Start-up guide”. The stop sequence conducted when a stop command is given can be derived from the following flow chart. 162 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 163: Modifying The User Requirements

    PQ diagram is shown in Figure The variation (3 circles) is explained by the tolerance on the network voltage. Active power Charge Negative target Discharge Positive target Reactive power Inductive negative Capacitive positive Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Operating instructions 163...

  • Page 164: Low Voltage Ride Through (Lvrt)

    In this menu, the window shows 1 empty box where the set point in kW 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 165 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 (cfr...
  • Page 166 If the user or the main controller system is requesting to leave the islanding mode, the inverter will resynchronize the island on the network voltage thanks to the voltage measurement (see 1 on Figure 78). The resynchronization may take up to 20 sec. 166 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 167: 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 168: 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. 168 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 169: 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 170 - ‘Armed’ indicator ON: The inverter waits for the problem to disappear and then restarts automatically (unless the user acknowledges the fault). 170 Operating instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 171 (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 171...

  • Page 172: Maintenance Instructions

    Depending on the operating and ambient conditions, the intervals of Table 53 may have to be reduced. Announced intervals assume that the equipment is operating under ABB approved operating conditions (Cf. Chapter 12). Table 53: inverter maintenance intervals...

  • Page 173: 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 174: 4Step 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. 174 Maintenance instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 175: 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 176: Dc Capacitor Change

    (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. 10.6 DC capacitor reforming If the inverter has been non-operational for more than one year, the DC capacitors must be reformed (re-aged) before use.

  • Page 177: Inverter Identification

    Read from main identification tag located on the master enclosure. 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]. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Maintenance instructions 177...

  • Page 178: 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 178 Maintenance instructions ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 179: 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 179...

  • Page 180: 4Comments

    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 180 Maintenance instructions ç Manual Power Quality Inverter ESI-S...

  • Page 181: Troubleshooting Guide

    The only way to pick up this type of fault is to analyze the event log. Given the transient/random character of this type of fault, the inverter performance will hardly deteriorate when it occurs. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 181...
  • Page 182 (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 81 shows the error treatment procedure in flowchart format. 182 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 183 Figure 81: ESI error treatment procedure in flowchart format Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 183...

  • Page 184: 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 55: Standard set of spare parts for normal and dedicated inverter servicing Recommended Ref.

  • Page 185: 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 185...
  • Page 186 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. 186 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 187 - 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 187...
  • Page 188 - 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. 188 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 189 - 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 189...
  • Page 190 - Verify the inverter cooling system and check the IGBT temperature using the ESI-Manager. - Deactivate all features 190 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 191 - 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 191...
  • Page 192 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 193 (most recent) firmware. In the ESI- different firmware version Manager menu, go to “About ESI\Code (DSP or microcontroller) update” item. Int. BMS fault Fault coming from Battery Monitoring System Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Troubleshooting guide 193...
  • Page 194 - 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 195 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 196: Technical Specifications

    — 12 Technical specifications 12.1 What this chapter contains This chapter contains the technical specifications of the inverter ESI-S. 12.2 Technical specifications Table 61: Technical Specifications Installation location Indoor installation on firm foundation mounted in a clean environment Altitude Nominal output at 0 to 1000m (3300ft) above sea level (for...
  • Page 197 Up to 4 power units/inverter (power units must have same rating). One power unit per enclosure. Power units can be master or slave type Redundancy For full redundancy combine master units of same rating. Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Technical specifications 197...
  • Page 198 Alarm contact 1 universal alarm contact with two complimentary outputs (NO/NC) on ESI-Manager. Triggered by any fault. Maximum continuous rating: 250 Vac/1.5 A 198 Troubleshooting guide ç Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S...
  • Page 199 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). Manual Energy Storage Inverter ESI-S ç Technical specifications 199...
  • Page 200 Avenue Centrale 10 notice. With regard to purchase orders, the agreed Z.I. Jumet particulars shall prevail. ABB does not accept any B-6040 Charleroi, Belgium responsibility whatsoever for potential errors or possible Phone: +32(0) 71 250 811 lack of information in this document.

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