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BATTERY 
BOX 

BATTERY-BOX 

PREMIUM

 LVL 

1. Information On This Document

1.1

 

Validity 

This document is valid for the Battery-Box Premium LVL 15.4 from firmware version 
1.5. 

1.2

 

Target Group 

The  instructions  in  this  document  may  only  be  performed  by  qualified  persons  who 

must have the following skills: 

Knowledge of how batteries work and are operated

Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated

Training in dealing with the hazards associated with the installation and operation

of electrical equipment and batteries

Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment

Knowledge  of,  and  adherence  to  the  locally  applicable  connection  requirements,

standards and directives

Knowledge  of,  and  adherence  to  this  document  and  the  associated  system

documentation, including all safety instructions

1.3

 

Content and Structure of This Document 

This document describes the mounting, installation, commissioning, configuration, 

operation,  troubleshooting  and  decommissioning  of  the  product  as  well  as  the 

operation of the system user interface. 

You can download the current Limited Warranty Letter from the Internet at BYD 

website https://www.bydbatterybox.com, or BYD service partner`s website 

https://www.eft-systems.de and https://www.alpspower.com.au. 

You can also call up the E-Manual via the user interface of the system. Illustrations in 

this document are reduced to the essential information and may deviate from the real 

product. 

1.4

 

Levels of Warning Messages 

The following levels of warning messages may occur when handling the product. 

DANGER

 

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury 

 

Summary of Contents for Battery-Box Premium LVL 15.4

Page 1: ...BATTERY BOX BYD BATTERY BOX PREMIUM LVL 15 4 USER MANUAL V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...meters 10 4 3 System structure 12 4 4 Symbols on The Product 13 4 5 LED Signals 14 5 Mounting 16 5 1 Requirements for Mounting 16 5 1 1 Requirements for Mounting Location 16 5 1 2 Permitted and Prohibited Mounting Positions 16 5 2 Mounting The Product 17 5 2 1 Needed Tools 18 5 2 2 Single System Mounting 19 5 2 3 Single Stack Mounting 20 5 2 4 Multiple Stacks Mounting Max 3 in parallel 22 6 Electr...

Page 3: ...op the system 33 8 Trouble Shouting 33 8 1 Overview 33 8 2 Events detection after switching on the system 35 8 3 Fail to switch on the system 36 9 Maintenance and Clean 37 10 Disposal of Products and Batteries 39 11 Declaration of Conformity 40 12 Contact Information 41 ...

Page 4: ...e to this document and the associated system documentation including all safety instructions 1 3 Content and Structure of This Document This document describes the mounting installation commissioning configuration operation troubleshooting and decommissioning of the product as well as the operation of the system user interface You can download the current Limited Warranty Letter from the Internet ...

Page 5: ...d small business use and works with photovoltaic system It is a 48V Li ion battery storage system with control module on itself It could be operated in either off grid or on grid mode with compatible inverters The system could be connected with internet through network cable for maintenance and software update The system must only be used as stationary equipment The system is suitable for indoor u...

Page 6: ...with the installation of the product The type label must remain permanently attached to the product 2 2 Important Safety Instructions The system has been designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements However in order to prevent personal injury and property damage and ensure long term operation of the system please do read this section carefully and observe all safety inf...

Page 7: ... system may cause injury risk please take the weight of the system into account while the system is transported and lifted carefully Do not impact pull drag or step on the battery modules Do not insert unrelated objects into any part of the battery modules Do not throw the battery module into a fire Do not soak the battery modules in water or seawater Do not expose to strong oxidizers Do not short...

Page 8: ...es e g in the event of a flash of lightning can be further conducted into the building and to other connected devices in the same network via the network cables or other data cables if there is no surge protection Touching live parts and cables results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock Ensure that the system is integrated into the existing surge protection Safety information of the...

Page 9: ...Battery module 1 B2 Battery module 2 C Power cable L2 D Power cable L3 E Screw M6 12 for fixing grounding conductor and connecting communication cable with and F Screw 10 20 for connecting power cable with and G Screw M5 14 for fixing the connector H Network cable I Gasket small size ...

Page 10: ...EMIUM LVL J Connector for connecting and fixing B1 and B2 k Alignment pins L Bolts for fixing B2 s top cover M Communication cable for connecting the system and BMU N Gasket big size O Quick Start Guide Minimum Configuration List ...

Page 11: ...g Scalable from 15 4 to 983 kWh On grid Off grid Compatible with Inverters and able to storage power from PVs Compatible with Backup function Inverters Compatible with 1 and 3 Phase Inverters for specific inverter list please see attached Minimum Configuration List Cobalt Free Lithium Iron Phosphate LFP Battery Maximum Safety Life Cycle and Power Capable of High Powered Back up and Off Grid Functi...

Page 12: ...E CEC UN38 3 Application ON Grid ON Grid Backup OFF Grid Warranty 3 10 years Compatible Inverters Refer to BYD Battery Box Premium Inverter Compatible List and Minimum Configuration List 1 DC Usable Energy Test conditions 100 DOD 0 2C charge discharge at 25 C System Usable Energy may vary with different inverter brands 2 Charge discharge derating will occur between 10 C and 5 C 3 Conditions apply ...

Page 13: ...12 BATTERY BOX BATTERY BOX PREMIUM LVL 4 3 System structure Position Designation 1 Terminal 2 Power cable port 3 BIC 4 SPI port 5 CON port 6 switch 7 B2 module 8 B1 module 9 Base 2 1 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 ...

Page 14: ...sal regulations for electronic waste applicable at the installation site CE marking The system complies with the requirements of the applicable EU directives Place it straight up without inclination or upside down Handle with care Keep it dry Keep the battery modules away from open flame or ignition sources Beware of electrical voltage Beware of a danger zone This symbol indicates that the system ...

Page 15: ... Discharging White LED is flashing quickly 1s on and 1s off blue LED is glowing SOC 15 BMS Failure Detection read the switch LED color on the battery Failure starts as the white LED flashing for one time then count blue LED flashing times Define flash for one time 1s on and 1s off Blue LED is flashing for 1 time Short circuit or disconnection Blue LED is flashing for 2 times MOS failure Blue LED i...

Page 16: ...rature sensor failure Blue LED is flashing for 11 times BMS and BMU communication failure BMU Failure Detection read the switch color on BMU Failure starts as the white LED flashing for one time then count blue LED flashing times Define flash for one time 1s on and 1s off Blue LED is flashing for 1 time System parameters load failure Blue LED is flashing for 2 times Address register failure Blue L...

Page 17: ...tion must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the product See Technical Data To ensure optimum operation the ambient temperature should be between 10 C to 50 C Transport at end customer side The individual components of the Battery box premium series can weigh up to 88 kg and therefore should not be transported by a single person It is recommended that the system is installed by at least ...

Page 18: ...ng with the hazards associated with the installation and operation of electrical equipment and batteries Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment Knowledge of and adherence to the locally applicable connection requirements standards and directives Knowledge of and adherence to this document and the associated system documentation including all safety instructions WARN...

Page 19: ...ole protector Torque Wrench For confirmation of torques Straight Screwdriver 6 5 mm flat head PD2 cross slot 8mm hexagon 6 5mm cross slot 10mm hexagon 14mm hexagon Ground Conductor SC16 6 Power Cable 7mm maximum 5 m length Network Cable Shielded CAT5 maximum 10 m length Wrench Main loop cable size 70mm2 AWG 2 0 external diameter 18mm Main loop cable terminal size KST TLK70 10 or a similar one ...

Page 20: ...ent pins are in the right place Patience and slow motion are required for this step Maximum 2 modules are allowed to be piled together and maximum 2 system can be piled together Screw the 4 screws on top cover of B2 module Remove front covers Remove the front cover of B2 and B1 Fix modules Use the connector to fix B1 and B2 with screw M5 14 two connectors for two sides Master Module B2 Slave Modul...

Page 21: ...s consisted of 2 systems repeat the system mounting steps and mount the first system Empty cable holes of B1 second system with Diagonal pliers Screw two alignment pins on top of B2 first system Remove the base of B1 second system with a wrench and pile B1 above the first system 6 5mm ...

Page 22: ...21 BATTERY BOX BATTERY BOX PREMIUM LVL Pile B2 above B1 second system fix B2 and B1 with two connectors and screw 4 screws on top of B2 Remove the front covers 6 5mm PD2 ...

Page 23: ...TERY BOX BATTERY BOX PREMIUM LVL 5 2 4 Multiple Stacks Mounting Max 3 in parallel Selecting the mounting location for the stacks Repeat the mounting single stack steps Min 20mm Stack1 Stack2 Min 750mm Stack3 ...

Page 24: ... of electrical equipment Knowledge of and adherence to the locally applicable connection requirements standards and directives Knowledge of and adherence to this document and the associated system documentation including all safety instructions Output Short circuit Current and Protective Device Characteristics When the discharge current is bigger than 600A the BMS short circuit protection about 10...

Page 25: ...RY BOX BATTERY BOX PREMIUM LVL 6 1 Single System Connection Connect grounding conductor Pass the ground conductor through PE port and connect with grounding point with screw M6 12 torque 8Nm 1 10mm 8Nm SC16 6 E ...

Page 26: ...er on B2 Connect communication cable to SPI port and two ports of two BIC boards The lights on the BIC boards will glow for a second once the boards are connected to the communication cable Leave the red and black cable aside Connect power cable L2 Take off gasket of B1 Gaskets are not needed after all power cables are connected IN IN OUT OUT COM COM M 3 ...

Page 27: ...e of front bottom layer on B2 Connect power cable L2 To B end to B with screw 10 20 torque 11 5Nm Connect power cable L2 To B1 end to B1 with screw 10 20 torque 11 5Nm Connect communication cable B1 black to B1 with screw M6 12 torque 8Nm L 2 T O B L 2 T O B 1 L2TOB1 B1 Black L2TOB 10mm 8Nm 14mm 11 5Nm F C E ...

Page 28: ...right side of front bottom layer on B2 module Connect the cable L3 to B2 end to B with screw M6 12 torque 8Nm Connect black communication cable B2 Black to B2 Connect power cable L3 to B1 end to B1 with screw M6 12 torque 8Nm Connect red communication cable B1 Red to B1 with screw M6 12 torque 8Nm L3TOB1 L3TOB1 B1 Red L3TOB2 B2 Black 10mm 8Nm IN OUT COM D E ...

Page 29: ... port on inverter to inverter port on BMU with network cable Connect BMS port on BMU to IN COM port on system with CAT5 network cable H IN OUT COM P P PE IN OUT COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 8 INVERTER COM BMS INVERTER BMU ETHERNET Inverter port of BMU assignment CAT5 CAT5 Battery Box SMA GOODWE VICTRON SELECTRONIC CAN H CAN L 4 4 4 7 1 5 5 5 8 2 B2 Red 7 10mm 8Nm ...

Page 30: ...ct IN port on Address 2 to OUT port on Address 1 with CAT5 network cable Connect the P port on Address 2 to junction box connect P port to in Address 2 to junction box Connect the P port on Address 1 to junction box connect P port on Address 1 to junction box 14mm 11 5Nm SCXX 10 F INVERTER COM BMS INVERTER ETHERNET BMU BMU B B P B B B B P P P IN OUT COM IN OUT COM IN IN OUT OUT P P P P P P P P IN ...

Page 31: ...formed by qualified persons who must have the following skills Knowledge of how batteries work and are operated Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated Training in dealing with the hazards associated with the installation and operation of electrical equipment and batteries B B P B B B B P P P IN OUT COM IN OUT COM INVERTER COM BMS INVERTER ETHERNET BMU IN IN P P P P P P IN IN OUT OUT B ...

Page 32: ... on the system make sure the inverter does not connect to the grid Switch on the product Press the button for 3 seconds the LED starts to flash 0 5s white 0 5s blue then it turns to glow white If fail to switch on the system please check if all the electrical connection is correct if the electrical connection is correct still unable to switch on please contact our local after sale service within 4...

Page 33: ...guration steps by using Be Connect application Accept or download the privacy policy then select the time Select the inverter on the inverter list Choose the system quantity in parallel and model Choose the grid and phase Finish the configuration ...

Page 34: ...ocument and the associated system documentation including all safety instructions Switch off the inverter Please refer to the instructions of inverter manufacture Switch off Battery box premium Warning Be aware of electric shock Press the Start button of BMU for 5s until LED stops glowing 8 Trouble Shouting 8 1 Overview NOTICE The instructions in this section may only be performed by qualified per...

Page 35: ... non insulated parts or cables Do not remove the terminal block with the connected DC conductors from the slot under load Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the system Observe all safety information of the inverter manufacturer Make sure the screws of connectors are well tightened or a product damage may be caused The customer is not supposed to replace or change the parts...

Page 36: ...2 101 Loading system parameters failed Replace BMU 102 Address registering failed Replace BMU 103 Precharging failed Replace BMS M 104 Fault occurs to BMS Replace BMS M 105 Communicating with BMS failed Replace BMU Replace BMS M 106 Connecting with inverter failed Replace BMU Replace BMS M 107 Short circuit or misconnected Check connection of inverter DC port Check if inverter is short circuit 108...

Page 37: ...are as followings Test the voltage of B if 24V replace battery module if 24v battery module is normal If battery module is normal then check BMS M 114 Precharging failed Replace BMS P Check inverter communication 115 BIC balance failed Replace BIC 116 PCB temperature sensor failed Replace BMS M Replace BMS P 117 Communication with BMU lost Replace BMU Replace BMS M ...

Page 38: ...edge of and adherence to this document and the associated system documentation including all safety instructions DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock when live components or DC cables are touched The DC cables connected to a battery may be live Touching live DC cables results in death or serious injury due to electric shock Disconnect the product and battery from voltage sources and make su...

Page 39: ...isconnect the product and battery from voltage sources and make sure it cannot be reconnected before working on the device Do not touch non insulated parts or cables Do not remove the terminal block with the connected DC conductors from the slot under load Wear suitable personal protective equipment for all work on the system Observe all safety information of the inverter manufacturer Please use a...

Page 40: ...h the local applicable disposal regulations for electronic waste and used batteries Do not dispose of the product with your household waste Avoid expose the batteries to high temperature or direct sunlight Avoid expose the batteries to high humidity or corrosive atmospheres For more information please contact BYD ...

Page 41: ... 2014 L 96 357 374 LVD Radio Equipment Directive 2014 53 EU 22 5 2014 L 153 62 RED BYD Europe B V confirms herewith that the systems described in this document are incompliance With the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the abovementioned directives The entire EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at https www eft systems de https www alpspower com au or https www bydba...

Page 42: ...leinostheim Website www eft systems de South Africa Others SOLARVILLAGE PTY LTD BYD Headquarters Mailbox support afriplusenergy co za Mailbox bboxservice byd com Telephone 27 83 3755 486 Telephone 8689888888 47175 Address UNIT 45 DENNEKAMP SAILSBURY ROAD KENILWORTH CAPE TOWN WESTERN CAPE 7708 Address No 3009 BYD Road Pingshan Shenzhen 5118118 P R China Website www bydbatterybox com Social media li...

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