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Installation Guide Installation manual | for authorised electricians sonnenBatterie Evo info@sonnen.com.au Page 1 of 53...
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IMPORTANT Read this document carefully before installation / operation. Retain this document for reference purposes. Publisher sonnen Australia Pty Ltd Tenancy 6, Lionsgate Business Park, 180 Phillip Highway Elizabeth South SA 5112, Australia Service number +61 137 666 Email info@sonnen.com.au...
Installation Guide Table of Contents Information about this document ..................6 1.1 Target group of this document ....................6 Designations in this document ....................6 Symbols in this document ....................... 7 Safety ............................. 8 Intended use ..........................8 Requirement for the electrician .................... 8 Important safety instructions ....................
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Installation Guide Mounting ............................. 23 6.1.1 Selecting the installation location ................... 23 6.1.2 Observing minimum clearances .................. 23 6.1.3 Inspecting the storage system ..................23 6.1.4 Installing the main cabinet ................... 24 6.1.5 Running external wiring into the enclosure ............. 27 6.1.6 Secure enclosure to location ..................
Installation Guide 1 Information about this document This document describes the installation of the sonnenBatterie Evo storage system. Read this document in its entirety. Keep this document in the vicinity of the storage system. Target group of this document This document is intended for authorised and certified electricians.
Installation Guide 1.3 Symbols in this document Extremely dangerous situation leading to certain death or serious injury if the safety information is not observed. Dangerous situation leading to potential death or serious injury if the safety information is not observed. Dangerous situation leading to potential injury if the safety information is not observed.
Improper installation can result in personal injury and/or damage to components. For this reason, the storage system must only be installed and commissioned by authorised and sonnen certified electricians. Authorised and sonnen certified electricians must meet the following criteria: Page 8 of 53...
The electrician must have successfully completed the sonnen Australia installer training and have valid sonnen installer accreditation at the time of installation. 2.3 Important safety instructions Only use the storage system in its original state.
Installation Guide Even if the utility grid fails, the storage system will continue delivering power. Before servicing the storage system: Turn off the storage system. Danger to life due to electric shock. 2.5 Prohibited uses Do not use the storage system: In vehicles In standing water or (>90%) humidity locations In areas at risk of filling with combustible dust (flour dust, sawdust, etc.)
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Installation Guide WARNING – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Residual voltage is always present on DC terminals, and the battery modules cannot be turned off. Avoid contact with terminals. When working on the storage system: Take off metallic jewellery. Turn off the storage system. Use insulated tools.
Installation Guide Do not continue to use the battery modules after a short circuit. Do not deep-discharge the battery modules. In the event that module contents are released: Do not enter the room under any circumstance. Avoid contact with the escaping electrolyte. ...
Installation Guide 3 Product description 3.1 Technical data sonnenBatterie Evo System specifications (AC) Nominal voltage 230 V Nominal frequency 50 Hz Nominal power rating (@ 40 ⁰C) 5000 W Rated current 22 A Rated active power 5000 W Rated apparent power 5000 VA Max.
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Installation Guide Safety Protection class I / PE conductor Overvoltage category Degree of protection IP 56 Rated short-withstand current (ICW) 1.5 kA Ambient conditions Environment Outdoor Storage temperature range 0 °C ... 40 °C Transport temperature range -15 °C ... 50 °C Max.
Installation Guide 3.2 System components Figure 2: Overview system components Item Description Function Power Unit Contains the inverter and the control unit Battery Module Stores energy Base Contains the air filter Legs Provide elevation and compensation for uneven grounds Power Button System startup and shutdown Black Start Button System startup in offgrid condition...
Installation Guide 3.3 Symbols on the storage system Symbol Description Warning: flammable materials. Warning: hazards due to batteries. Warning: electrical voltage. Warning: electrical voltage. Wait five minutes after switching off (capacitors de-energising time). Warning: equipment with multiple sources of supply (PV generator, AC mains and battery).
Installation Guide 4 Storage and transport 4.1 Storage Storage describes the condition when the storage system is not connected to the public electrical mains and the battery modules cannot be automatically charged. 4.1.1 Ambient conditions during storage While not in use, the system and battery modules must be stored under the following conditions: Ambient storage temperature of battery modules (<6 months) 0 °C –...
Transport the battery modules in their original packaging only. If you no longer have the original packaging, new packaging can be requested from sonnen Australia. Never transport damaged battery modules. 4.2.2 Inspecting for transport damage Use of damaged battery modules...
Installation Guide Insulation fault when storage system is damaged Danger of electric shock when touching damaged insulation elements! Unpack the storage system immediately after transport and inspect it for transport damage. Do not use a damaged storage system under any circumstance.
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Installation Guide 2. Open all main cabinet doors. 3. Leave the storage system to stand for at least 24 hours with open main cabinet doors. 4. Only then can you commission the storage system. Page 20 of 53...
Check the following scope of delivery to ensure it is complete. Item Description Quantity Main cabinet assembly Base Feet sonnenModule 4 Battery DC power cable BMS communication cable Battery rubber spacers sonnen power meter Current transformer Filter mat (base) Label kit Narrow outlet filter Page 21 of 53...
Installation Guide 6 Mounting and electrical installation Electrical work on the storage system and electrical distributor Danger to life due to electrocution! Switch off the storage system to electrically isolate it. Disconnect the relevant electrical circuits. Secure against anyone switching on the device again. ...
6.1.3 Inspecting the storage system If there is any suspected damage or loose parts, stop installation, photograph the affected area, and contact sonnen Australia service department. sonnen support team Phone: +61 137 666 Email: service@sonnen.com.au...
Installation Guide 6.1.4 Installing the main cabinet Figure 5: Base & feet assembly 1. Unpack the base & screw the feet provided into the base 2. Position the base in the desired location and level it out Figure 6: Opening enclosure door 3.
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Installation Guide Figure 7: Removing battery trays 4. Remove the battery trays at the bottom by removing the screws Figure 8: Main cabinet & base assembly 5. Lift and position the cabinet on the base aligning with the four screw holes 6.
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Installation Guide Figure 9: Installing battery trays 8. Install the previously removed bottom trays and secure in position 9. Measure the earth resistance between the main cabinet and the base 10. Once the external connections are made, move the cabinet into its final position Figure 10: Replacing hood vent filter 11.
Installation Guide 6.1.5 Running external wiring into the enclosure Figure 10: Drilling marks Use the drilling markings on the enclosure to drill the required cable entry holes. Bring external cables into the enclosure. Grid supply Backup supply Modbus Ethernet ...
Installation Guide 6.1.6 Secure enclosure to location Enclosure feet can be drilled out and use anchor bolts to secure the enclosure to the ground. Use anchor points on the enclosure to secure the enclosure to a wall. Figure 11: Enclosure anchor point Do not drill into the main enclosure for anchor locations, metal filings may cause irreparable damage to the storage system.
Installation Guide 3. Please keep the cable length between the entry holes and WAGO terminals as short as possible. 4. Finally, pull the wires to ensure a secure connection. Mechanical protection for the cables In normal grid operation, the cable on the grid-interactive port is feeding the inverter and the essential load circuits and must therefore be adequately protected.
Installation Guide Patch lead test We recommend doing a patch lead test before making the connection to ensure a reliable communication. 6.3 Installing the battery modules 6.3.1 Overview sonnenModule 4 Figure 14: sonnenModule 4 overview X1 and X2 ports are used to connect battery modules together for communication.
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Installation Guide Figure 15: Removing top brackets 1. Remove the top module brackets by removing the screws on each bracket. Figure 16: Installing first battery module 2. Place the first battery module at the back with connection terminals to the right and front facing, and secure with the rubber stoppers provided.
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Installation Guide Figure 17: Installing last battery module 3. Place the second battery module in the remaining space and secure both modules using the top brackets. Page 32 of 53...
Installation Guide 6.3.3 Connecting power and BMS to the battery modules Figure 18: Connecting BMS To make the BMS connection, please use the BMS cables provided. 1. Connect X1 (last) on the power unit to X1 terminal on the module at the back (2) 2.
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Installation Guide 2. Connect the DC power cable to BATT (2) terminal on the power unit and the battery module at the back (2) BMS connection It is recommended to make the BMS prior to power connection. DC cable connection When connecting the DC power cables, it is important to make the connection at the power unit first before plugging into the battery module!
Power meter Modbus terminal Transformer interface for production CT1 for production CT2 for production CT3 for production Transformer interface for consumption CT1 for consumption CT2 for consumption CT3 for consumption Figure 20: Overview sonnen meter components Page 35 of 53...
Installation Guide 6.4.3 Connecting the power meter The following points must be observed when connecting power meter: The voltage reference terminal must be protected by a suitable circuit breaker. A 6A MCB is recommended. Connect the CTs for production into A1 terminal and CTs for consumption into A2 terminal on top left of the power meter.
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Installation Guide The clamp-on current transformers are clamped around the corresponding lines. The energy flow direction of the clamp-on current transformer must be observed. The energy flow in the line must run from K to L (generation to the loads). Figure 25: Energy flow direction vs CT direction In the case of a one-phase PV inverter or a single-phase mains, only the clamp-on current transformer for the phase in question is connected.
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Installation Guide Figure 27: Connecting the clamp-on current transformers: incorrect (right) and correct (left) Connect the modbus cable into the RJ45 coupler of the patch cable. Earth the modbus patch cable. Modbus cable must have the same properties as the patch cable: - CAT5e/CAT6 or equivalent, and shielded Figure 28: Power meter modbus connection...
Installation Guide 6.4.4 Configuring the power meter Tools required: Touch display for power meter WM271 The power meter only provides correct measured values when the right measurement mode is activated on the device. The single-phase measurement mode is the default setting.
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Installation Guide Press once. The SYS screen appears. Figure 33: CnGPASS screen Press once. Now it is possible to change the measuring mode. Figure 34: SYS screen Press twice until the setting 3P | 2.3P appears.
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Installation Guide Press ten times. The end screen appears. Figure 37: SYS screen after changing the measuring mode Press once. Figure 38: End screen The three-phase measuring mode is now activated. Remove the touch display. Insert the front cover into the power meter. Page 42 of 53...
Installation Guide 7 Operation of the system 7.1 Startup procedure Figure 39: Startup procedure To turn the system on, please follow the sequence below: 1. Switch on the BESS Main Switch located in the switchboard 2. Switch on the Main Switch for backup supply located in the switchboard or dedicated subboard 3.
Green No grid available; Backup supply active Orange No internet connection System fault; Earth fault Contact sonnen service 7.4 Commissioning 7.4.1 Taking photos to document installation The photo upload is obligatory for both offline commissioning and online commissioning. To fully document the installation, photos of the finished installation must be taken and sent to sonnen.
After a successful login you will be prompted to change the password In case the login fails, please contact the sonnen service team Figure 42: Logging in to the storage system as Installer Page 45 of 53...
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Installation Guide 3.Step After a successful login the system will look for software & firmware updates This step can be skipped unless advised otherwise The system will complete the update at a later time Figure 43: Firmware update 4.Step Fill out the Owner, Installation, ...
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Installation Guide 7.Step Provide the total size of the combined PV installed on site Select the PV inverter connection type Figure 47: PV system information 8.Step Select the applicable measurement setup depending on where the CTs are located Please see description for detailed ...
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Installation Guide 10.Step Select the desired operating mode, default is Self-Consumption Configure any additional microgrid and backup buffer settings Figure 50: Operating and Backup mode 11.Step Verify the system output and the parameters are correct and click "yes" or "no”...
Installation Guide 7.5.3 Multiple system operation Testing to AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 for multiple phase combinations has not been conducted. Page 49 of 53...
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The status LED The storage system Contact your installer or illuminates red. has detected a sonnen service team to problem that is resolve the issue. preventing normal operation or may cause damage to the storage system.
Transport the battery modules in their original packaging only. If you no longer have the original packaging, new packaging can be requested from sonnen Australia. Never transport damaged battery modules. Improper disposal of battery modules Explosion or fire outbreak at battery modules or emission of toxic substances! ...
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Installation Guide sonnen Australia Tenancy 6, Lionsgate Business Park 180 Philip Highway Elizabeth South SA 5112 Australia P/N: 5000580- REV: 000 Page 53 of 53...
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