Kilowatt Labs Sirius 7100-48-B-2C-M-SD-A-G, User Manual

Page 1: ...SIRIUS CAPACITOR MODULE User Manual Model number 7100 48 B 2C M SD A G Version 1 0 Release Date July 2019...

Page 2: ...change without notice While every attempt has been made to make the Manual accurate and up to date users are cautioned that product improvements may cause the Company to make changes to specifications...

Page 3: ...11 3 Module Installation 16 3 1 Inspection 16 3 2 Safety Gear 16 3 3 Unpacking and Contents Check 17 4 Operation Procedures 17 4 1 Module Configuration 17 4 2 Software Configuration 19 5 Recovery Pro...

Page 4: ...13 Test Procedures 28 13 1 Round Trip Efficiency Test 28 13 2 Terminal Resistance and Internal Resistance 30 13 3 Test Method for Self Discharge 31 14 FAQs 32...

Page 5: ...rius Modules are designed to provide years of trouble free operation Proper handling is required to avoid damage to the Module In particular the following precautions should be observed Personal Safet...

Page 6: ...Do not touch the terminals with conductors while the Module is charged Serious burns shock or material fusing may occur Protect surrounding electrical components from incidental contact When connecti...

Page 7: ...shipped via Sea please follow the instructions given below Carefully remove the Module from the pallets after cutting the packing strip holding the Modules to the shipping pallets Open the carton box...

Page 8: ...7100 48 B 2C M SD A G This manual is subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of Kilowatt Labs Inc Kilowatt Labs Inc www kilowattlabs com 8 2 2 Product Overview 2 2 1Appearance The...

Page 9: ...Manual Model Number 7100 48 B 2C M SD A G This manual is subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of Kilowatt Labs Inc Kilowatt Labs Inc www kilowattlabs com 9 2 2 2Mechanical Drawi...

Page 10: ...or Module User Manual Model Number 7100 48 B 2C M SD A G This manual is subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of Kilowatt Labs Inc Kilowatt Labs Inc www kilowattlabs com 10 Side...

Page 11: ...2 2 3Dimension and Weight Width 608mm Length 530mm Height 345mm Weight 130 kg 2 3 Front Panel Description Object Mark Description 1 Circuit Breaker C100A Circuit Breaker 2 2 Bypass Breaker C20A 3 Faul...

Page 12: ...old fault reset for 5 seconds to toggle the terminal b Hold fault reset for 3 seconds to reset fault if there is are any c We can set the Current reading to zero d Press fault reset button to check th...

Page 13: ...has been enabled Step 3 To disable cell balancing when current is zero the LCD will display the following message Step 4 After this message appears hold the fault reset button for 5 seconds then when...

Page 14: ...lowing message This means that the current is now zero To return back to the normal screen press the fault reset button once more or leave the Module idle for 5 seconds 4 LCD Description Once the powe...

Page 15: ...This is a COMM connector to monitor the Module using the Sirius software FTDi chip is used for this USB 7 COMM Status LED COMM Status LED indicates the communication status LED Status Indication Colo...

Page 16: ...ocument photograph any damage and report this to your Reseller as well as to the shipping agent immediately Remove the Module from the shipping carton and retain the shipping materials until the unit...

Page 17: ...w kilowattlabs com 17 3 3 Unpacking and Contents Check Check the contents of the package 1 Sirius Capacitor Module 7 1KWh48VDC 3 USB Cable A B 2 Bolts 2 4 Washers 4 4 Operation Procedures 4 1 Module C...

Page 18: ...ure below 2 The picture below shows that the Module is turned ON 3 Wait till the LCD screen on the Module displays initial values 4 Be sure you are able to see the terminal status LED OFF 5 Press and...

Page 19: ...e Configuration To configure SiriusVIEW application please follow the steps below 1 Install the SiriusVIEW application on your system 2 Connect the USB cable to the COMM connector USB slot to start co...

Page 20: ...ce Auto Pop up dialogs 9 When the connection between PC and Module is established successfully INIT LED will be constantly turned ON 10 For getting measurement press RUN button 11 If there is any prob...

Page 21: ...c and current range of 1A to 10A will be required 3 Connect the positive terminal of the power supply to the positive terminal of the F12 terminal and negative terminal of the power supply to the nega...

Page 22: ...overy Maximum Current 10 A Recommended Voltage 44V 54V 6 Connecting the Module in Parallel or in Series The capacity or voltage of the Module can be increased by connecting them in Parallel or Series...

Page 23: ...rom the respective common point 6 2 Series Connection of Sirius Modules A maximum of 8 Modules can be connected in Series with a Module Combiner Steps to Connect Modules in Series Refer to the Series...

Page 24: ...arning Message Description Over Current OCD When the Module has an Over current fault the counter counts for 5 seconds and if the current does not drop lower than the cut off and count down has reache...

Page 25: ...nds When the Module is connected to a load and it reaches the minimum voltage the buzzer alarms electronic switch will shut down and LCD will display the message Over Temperature When the Module has a...

Page 26: ...nding temperature and ensure the ambient temperature is less than 80 C If not leave the Module to cool till the temperature comes below 80 C Now turn ON the circuit breaker Please Remove Charger Pleas...

Page 27: ...ntrast can be configured anytime over SiriusVIEW Monitoring application 5 Sirius Module can be used with Power Save Mode this feature can be activated by SiriusVIEW Monitoring application 6 Front pane...

Page 28: ...0 Shelf Life Shelf life is the life of the Module in years from the date it is manufactured to the time it is first operated The shelf life of supercapacitor cell is 10 years 11 Maintenance The Sirius...

Page 29: ...Test Current Different current within the maximum limit specified by the test equipment manufacturer can be applied to the test Test Process Step 1 Rest open circuit Record test time test current and...

Page 30: ...e the voltage between the two terminals of the supercapacitor is During constant current charge and discharge At open circuit voltage the measured supercapacitor voltage is By putting the values equat...

Page 31: ...e rest t3 I3 V3 Step 4 Rest open circuit 10 seconds Record test time test current and test voltage at the start of the rest t4 I4 V4 Step 5 Discharge Discharge device to one half its rated voltage at...

Page 32: ...re section in user manual Module is OFF Both of the terminals will not work when the Module is switched OFF Q The Module shows zero current while using unprotected terminal for recovery For Anderson T...

Page 33: ...w the Module to sit at idle for longer periods of time to avoid an undervoltage situation A Yes Q How to check charging discharging energy of Module A Please refer to Overview of SiriusVIEW Applicatio...

Page 34: ...please consult with your Reseller Q The Module is showing Contact Service A Contact your Reseller for customer support Q How to update the Firmware A New Firmware is uploaded to https www amberandwase...

Page 35: ...tically during charging when the cells get unbalanced Note that it is activated only when the Module Voltage reaches 52 V Q Can balancing and auto balancing options be activated at a same time A Yes Q...