Varta pulse neo, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...VARTA STORAGE GMBH OPERATING MANUAL VARTA pulse neo ...

Page 2: ...sist you To do so please contact your local technical support You can find the contact details at www varta ag com DE Technical service technical service varta storage com Tel 49 9081 24086 6044 Document number 727 606 08 As at 07 2021 Note to the electrical specialist This manual contains in the first part general information on the operation of the VARTA pulse neo energy storage system You will ...

Page 3: ... corrosive substances 12 Danger due to heat 12 Misconduct 13 Safety equipment 13 Function scope of delivery and technical parameters 14 Derating 14 Scope of delivery 15 Optional components 15 Front view VARTA pulse neo 15 System overview 16 Identification 16 Type plate and ID label 16 Cryptocode label 16 ID label of the battery module 16 Unlock code label 17 Technical parameters 17 Battery modules...

Page 4: ...ctions at distribution 31 Preparation of AC connection house network 31 VARTA Split Core current sensor 32 PV current sensor optional 33 Remote switch off Country specific 33 Assembly preparation 34 Suspending and connecting the energy store 34 Battery module assembly 37 Check the battery module 37 Behaviour in the event of damage 38 Fit and connect the battery module 38 Fitting the battery module...

Page 5: ...y store 50 Checking the system parameters 51 Air filter change Reset time 51 Checking the current sensor values 51 Check battery converter 51 Check the battery module 51 Service and repair Housing interior 51 Opening the energy store 51 Converter AC side 51 Converter DC side 52 Network connector dismount 53 Dismounting the battery converter 53 Installing the battery converter 53 Dismounting and in...

Page 6: ...the battery module 61 Commissioning after move 61 Documentation 62 Customer data 62 Proof of service works 63 Proof of repairs and other works 70 Spare parts 76 Appendix a Connection diagram TN C network Page 77 b Connection diagram TT network Page 78 c Connection diagram TN C network with data logger Page 79 d Connection diagram TT network with data logger Page 80 ...

Page 7: ... In the event of a change of operator the operating manual is also to be handed over Target groups This manual is directed at various target groups End customers Electrical specialist responsible for installation commissioning and maintenance Scope of application This manual is part of the system It applies to the product VARTA pulse neo in the expansion stages VARTA pulse neo 3 VARTA pulse neo 6 ...

Page 8: ...ol DANGER red warns of an immediately dangerous situation that can lead to death or to serious injuries and or fire Danger Symbol WARNING warns of a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to death or to serious injuries and or fire Warning Symbol CAUTION yellow warns of a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to light injuries and or material damage Caution ATTENTION yellow warns of a pos...

Page 9: ...dated with works on the system must have read and understood this manual and especially the Safety chapter WARNING Non compliance with the safety instructions Improper use can lead to fatal injuries Before use ensure that all the protective equipment works Compliance with the safety directions and the occupational safety measures in which training is provided limits the risk Read the operating man...

Page 10: ...e of the art and the product specific standards and is to be used for the storage of electricity from photovoltaic systems Other uses must be coordinated with the manufacturer and the local energy supplier The energy storage system may be operated only while suspended on the wall Erroneous use WARNING Possible danger to life due to erroneous use Possible danger to life In the interior of the devic...

Page 11: ...al equipment Assembly and connection of data lines Assembly and connection of power supply lines General danger sources If the following directions on handling the device are not complied with this can lead to personal damage and material damage to the device for which VARTA Storage GmbH assumes no liability Danger due to electrical voltage DANGER Contact with electrical voltage Danger to life due...

Page 12: ... or corrosive substances Increases the fire risk and the risk of electric shocks Store the above named substances only in the places intended for them Do not clean the system with acid lye or solvent containing means Danger due to heat ATTENTION Insufficient ventilation of the system Overheating of the system possible Keep vents clear Ensure sufficient ventilation ATTENTION Heat entry due to direc...

Page 13: ...er to life Safety equipment must not be damaged modified removed or decom missioned The flawless functioning of the safety equipment must be checked fol lowing the end of the installation and commissioning by qualified elec trical specialists certified by VARTA Storage The VARTA pulse neo energy storage system has several pieces of safety equipment These include grid and system protection e g acco...

Page 14: ...ing current into direct current and charges the battery module If the maximum charging capacity is reached or if the solar produced electricity exceeds the maxi mum charging current the excess solar power is fed into the public network If the photovoltaic sys tem cannot cover the current electricity requirements in the house the current sensor measures incoming currents Thereupon the energy storag...

Page 15: ...cable RJ12 1 x AC connector 4 x fastening screws for the battery module 3 x fastening screws for the hood Optional components In some countries the following additional hardware is required to implement the binary contact for remote switch off USB retrofit set You will find more information on the order in chapter 19 and on installation in chapter 11 Front view VARTA pulse neo 1 Type plate 2 On of...

Page 16: ...16 System overview Identification Type plate and ID label Cryptocode label ID label of the battery module ...

Page 17: ...n mm W x H x D 600 x 690 x 190 Weight incl battery module 45 kg 65 kg Setup site within the house Grid connection 240 V AC 50 Hz Inrush current max operating current Highest starting fault current max 11 A for 100 μs Own consumption optimisation Automatically regulated Performance recording 3 phase by means of current sensor System transport horizontal on a pallet Packaging in mm 730 x 355 x 820 W...

Page 18: ...in inner rooms Classification of the wet rooms No wet rooms allowed Soiling grade 2 Ingress protection IP 33 Ambient temperature 5 C to 30 C Relative humidity 80 Max altitude 2 000 m above sea level Overvoltage category III Protection class 1 Noise emission typical max 44 dBA 52 dBA See chapter 11 4 2 Environmental conditions page 29 The energy storage system is fully enclosed by a building and or...

Page 19: ...aller including commissioning certificate Launch the page https b2b varta storage com nc b2b html Enter all the necessary data Notes The system s ID label type plate is mounted in the storage cabinet The ID label of the bat tery module is included in the packaging The unlock code label is mounted in the storage cabinet on the inside of the hood see chapter 5 6 Identification This label is intended...

Page 20: ...y store may be opened only while switched off Comply with a waiting time of at least 3 minutes ATTENTION Energy store switched off Possible damage to the batter module due to deep discharge The energy storage system may be switched off only temporarily for maintenance purposes The on off button on the front of the housing is actuated by the certified installer at initial start up and in the event ...

Page 21: ...t sensor check failed Portal The portal https varta portal energy serves to monitor and visualise energy storage systems To ensure continuous data transfer the internet connection must not be interrupted for longer than five days even in the case of voluntary use outside of an online guarantee In the event that an online guarantee is concluded a permanent internet connection must be ensured Access...

Page 22: ...e Maintenance section Cleaning WARNING Entry of water into electrical installations Possible danger to life Do not use water to clean the energy store Do not deposit containers with liquids such as drinks cups on electri cal installations Cleaning agents Do not use cleaning agents containing acid lye or solvents Cleaning outside of housing clean with vacuum cleaner wipe with damp not wet cloth WAR...

Page 23: ...ire and flooding Possible danger to life If possible switch off the system and fuses Leave the danger area In the event of a fire inform the fire brigade immediately Inform the fire brigade that there are lithium ion batteries in the energy storage system WARNING Damaged battery module due to technical defect Penetrating smell Avoid contact with any escaping liquid Avoid contact with any escaping ...

Page 24: ...module and have it collected by the supplier The lithium ion batteries were successfully subjected to the UN 38 3 Transport test UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III subsection 38 3 and passed it The housing is packed separately from the battery module Transport regulations WARNING Improper transport due to lack of specialist knowledge Possible danger to life and material damage The energy sto...

Page 25: ...e works described in this chapter with 2 persons or suitable aids If a battery module is being replaced it may be appropriate to request new dangerous goods packaging pack the battery module and have it collected by the supplier Transport control DANGER Installation of damaged components Danger to life Do not accept clearly damaged packaging Contact VARTA Storage The housing and the battery module...

Page 26: ...here to the storage conditions The housing and the battery module Do not store temporarily in the transport vehicle Do not store outdoors No abrupt temperature change The housing and the battery module Store dry at a humidity 80 Store at a temperature of 5 C to 30 C optimal 18 C ATTENTION Material damage due to superimposition Deep discharge of the battery module Adhere to the storage conditions T...

Page 27: ...nents have taken on room temperature WARNING Installation of damaged components Possible danger to life Check all components for visible damage Do not install damaged components Contact VARTA Storage Setup site requirements Danger Blocked escape routes Possible danger to life and material damage Keep escape routes clear Do not mount the energy store in areas that block escape routes Do not lay or ...

Page 28: ...ce of min 200 cm x 90 cm height x width The wall must be vertical and flat The carrying capacity must be designed for 4 times the own weight of the energy store You will find the weight of the energy store in chapter 5 7 Technical pa rameters page 17 If appropriate have the statics checked The subsurface connecting walls and ceilings must not consist of heart sensitive materials So that the coolin...

Page 29: ...out external heat sources Ensure sufficient protection from rodents Be aware that smoking is prohibited at the setup site Non permitted locations and environmental conditions Altitudes above 2 000 metres garages carports or other locations where the environmental condi tions are not complied with Locations Living and bedrooms with an explosive atmosphere in which flammable or oxidising substances ...

Page 30: ...ut a PE and N connection There must be a suitable separator e g a selective circuit breaker be tween the mains and the customer s system with which the customer s system can be separated from the mains on an all pole basis in the event of maintenance works Adhere to the indicated line cross sections Note For the position of the separators see the connection drawings in the appendix Use your person...

Page 31: ...on line 55 mm at the end The PE conductor must be 8 mm longer than the other conductors Shorten these conductors accordingly Strip the wires of the line at the ends approximately 9 mm Connecting a single wired conductor Feed in the stripped conductor until it can go no further Connecting a fine wired conductor Actuate clamping spring using screwdriver 2 5 mm blade width Feed in the stripped conduc...

Page 32: ... the house network current sensor must record all val ues of consumption and infeed For this reason it is located right behind the consumption and feed in meter The VARTA Split Core Strom sensor consists of a terminal box and three folding transduc ers Their nominal current is 50 A maximum current 100 A per phase The terminal box is designed for top hat rail mounting The connection for the sensor ...

Page 33: ...3 PV current sensor optional VARTA pulse neo has the option of connecting an additional VARTA Split Core current sensor to visu alise the generator performance Here the phases of the house network current sensor must harmonise with the phases of the PV current sensor the arrows on the folding transducers must point towards the sub distribution Remote switch off Country specific In some countries t...

Page 34: ...er right and left bore according to Fig 2 page 35 position 1 in the drawing Remove the support plate with batter converter from the drilling site so that no drill dust gets into the device Drill both positions and turn in the screws so far that there remains approximately a 3 mm gap between the wall and the screwhead Remove the carrying loops on the support plate Fit the support plate Check the ho...

Page 35: ...35 All dimensions in millimetres Fig 2 Dimensions on the support plate ...

Page 36: ...e connection between the current sensor Fig 1 page 33 and the store see page 36 Insert the AC plug connection into the AC grid socket Insert the sensor cable and the network cable into the corresponding sockets 1 LAN network 2 PV sensor optional 3 Grid sensor house network 4 AC grid house connection 5 Main earthing PE 2x ...

Page 37: ...ep unauthorised persons away WARNING Touching sharp edged parts Cut injuries Wear your personal protective equipment Check the battery module WARNING Damaged battery module Personal and material damage Unpack the battery module carefully Check the battery module for damage and cleanness Under no circumstances integrate and commission a damaged or soiled battery module Transport the battery module ...

Page 38: ...quest or seek medical assistance immediately In the event of skin contact Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and soap Request or seek medical assistance immediately In the event of eye contact Rinse eyes with flowing water for at least 15 minutes Request or seek medical assistance immediately Fit and connect the battery module WARNING Improper handling of battery module Personal and mate...

Page 39: ...f error and warning messages Wrong error message to the control Pay attention to the specified colour coding Fitting the battery module Before fitting the battery module you must ensure that the holding angle is at the correct position If appropriate mount the holding angle with 4 screws at the indicated site The torque of the screws is 5 Nm Battery module 3 3 kWh Battery module 6 5 kWh ...

Page 40: ...e to centre the battery module with the two pre fitted screws Push the battery module back onto the holding angle Fasten the battery module using the four screws delivered Connect the battery module Create the connections on the battery module Battery current connection Insert the two plugs in the correct polarity Each plug must lock audibly in place 1 DRY contact 4 CAN 2 LED indicator 5 Battery p...

Page 41: ...attery module The LED display on the battery module displays the functionality Closing the energy store WARNING Damaged cables due to improper assembly Electric shock Check all assembly steps before closing the energy store Do not apply any force when closing the hood ATTENTION On off switch becomes damaged The system cannot be started up Do not apply any force when closing the hood the switch mus...

Page 42: ... the hood over the support plate at a 45 angle lower the hood carefully until it fits onto the back of the support plate Connect the earth conductor between the hood and the battery transducer Check the electrical connection between the hood and the central earthing point by means of a continuity check Swivel the hood to the device in the process pay attention to the position of the on off switch ...

Page 43: ...d duration approx 90 seconds System check Green Illuminates permanently Operational Red Illuminates permanently Probable error The battery modules are not yet configured Continue with the commissioning via the web interface Error in the initialisation Eliminate the fault before continuing with the initial start up via the web interface LED ring colour Possible cause Remedy On off button is not pre...

Page 44: ...nergy store on with the on off switch Connect the energy store to your computer via a network cable Note In the network configuration of your computer the automatic network configuration should be selected Depending on your system the automatic connection process can take up to five minutes After the network configuration has been carried out Update the website view key F5 Enter the following addr...

Page 45: ...he initial start up login as a customer is rejected as the installer must first carry out the software configuration Login as installer The access password of the installer consists of a combination of the password of the end customer see page 45 and the password of the installer The code was communicated in the certification training It is attached to the customer password without a space Thus th...

Page 46: ...hed into the suitable mode normal mode or cascade To continue with the further configuration Please check the indicated directions and tick the corresponding selection Then click on Start Basic settings In the first step the basic settings must be checked and if necessary adapted Ensure that you con figure the date and the time as well as the time zone correctly The device name is changeable Then ...

Page 47: ...nd the function test was successful you come directly into the Cascade Manager Cascade mode As soon as the function test is passed the Cascade Manager is called up Select the current sensor configuration Enter the necessary information for the store to be coupled Note If you use the VARTA link as the current sensor enter the IP address of the VARTA link Actuate the Connect button The connected sto...

Page 48: ...se neo on our website at https www varta ag com de konsument service downloads energiespeicher Electric car charger wallbox The VARTA pulse neo offers the option of connecting to a wallbox and controlling it Create the connection between the wallbox and the energy store in the Energy Manager Actuate the Charging column interaction button To ensure a permanent connection to the wallbox we recommend...

Page 49: ...rgy store must not be transported if a battery module is already integrated WARNING Touching sharp edged parts Cut injuries Wear your personal protective equipment WARNING Improper performance of maintenance and cleaning works Possible danger to life Only original parts are to be used for maintenance works After all the works the connections are to be created cleanly again and screwed All works on...

Page 50: ...g page 22 Service and repair works Proof of service works The first service must take place within two years of the installation date Thereafter the service interval is 3 years Document the performance of service and repair works in the Documentation sec tion Checking the energy store From the outside Check whether the inlet air opening on the battery converter is clogged or soiled The cleaning is...

Page 51: ...necessary check the current flow through all three phases with the clamp on ammeter Measures in the event of conspicuous current sensor values Check whether the connection was performed as a clockwise rotating field If despite the charge the current sensor value of one or several phases is 0 check the connection between the energy storage system and the current sensor If necessary replace the conn...

Page 52: ...52 Converter DC side 1 Air outlet 2 Batt battery module 3 Ventilator 4 CAN 5 DRY 1 LAN network 2 PV sensor optional 3 Grid sensor house network 4 AC grid house connection 5 Main earthing PE 2x ...

Page 53: ...battery converter Ensure that no small parts get into the interior of the battery converter Separate the electrical connections Ensure that no LED is lit up on the battery module Loosen screws 1 3 Lift the battery converter 4 up out of the holder Installing the battery converter To reinstall the battery converter carry out the work steps in reverse order The battery converter locks into the end po...

Page 54: ...ibed in this chapter with 2 persons or suitable aids Do not lift the battery module by the handle Hold the battery module by the handle when installing it Attention Improper dismount of the cables Damage to the plug connections Press the block on the connector then remove the plug carefully up wards If the battery module has not switched off automatically then Switch off the battery module at the ...

Page 55: ... the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or replace it Check the ventilator for soiling and clean it if necessary Check the bearing clearance and the free movement of the ventilator by hand If the ventilator needs to be replaced please contact VARTA Storage Completing service and repair works DANGER Touching live parts Danger to life Remove all tools and or small parts from the interior Create all th...

Page 56: ...nded sites If necessary go through the points again If all the points are OK then Lift the hood over the support plate at a 45 angle Lower the hood carefully until it fits onto the back of the support plate Connect the earth conductor between the hood and the battery converter Check the electrical connection between the hood and the central earthing point by means of a continuity check Swivel the ...

Page 57: ...y whether error messages are displayed on the web interface and eliminate the errors as far as possible You will find directions on this in chapter 13 Once you have replaced the battery module enter the serial number of the module Note Without indicating the correct serial number of the battery module it is not possible to commission the store Cleaning WARNING Entry of water into electrical instal...

Page 58: ...ic address issue For the issue of static IP addresses knowledge of the existing network should be available For this it is e g necessary to read out the network configuration of the router The address ranges 172 30 xxx xxx to 172 31 xxx xxx must not be used Note For customary DSL router in the home this is usually correctly configured ex works However in company networks the firewall may need to b...

Page 59: ...orage cabinet and the dismount of the components are described in chapter 14 4 Service and repair housing interior page 51 The battery modules are to be in a charging status smaller than 30 If necessary discharge the module Disposal The VARTA pulse neo system must not be disposed of via the house waste The packed battery modules are collected by VARTA Storage or by a company mandated by it To this...

Page 60: ... and its components may be transported only by the manufacturer and electrical specialists qualified and certified by the manufacturer Operate carefully during transport Adhere to the transport regulations Read the operating manual The battery module is to have a charging status of 20 to 30 per cent of its capacity If necessary charge or discharge the battery module The opening of the storage cabi...

Page 61: ...le Possible danger to life and material damage Continue to use the battery module exclusively in the energy store from which is was dismounted Commissioning after move Perform the commissioning after a move as described as of chapter 11 Assembly and installation as of page 27 ...

Page 62: ... performed exclusively by qualified electrical specialists certified by VARTA Storage GmbH The first service must take place within two years of the installation date Thereafter the service interval is 3 years Customer data Customer Surname first name Address Post code and town city Telephone number Email Store location if different Address Post code and town city Installation of energy storage sy...

Page 63: ... 30 C year round m LED display on off switch green m On off switch Function checked m By web interface Online status connected m Software version Ver Meter air filter reset m Error memory read out m Software update if offline system m Housing interior Grid on air filter cleaned m Air filter checked replaced m Completion Earth conductor checked m Hood screwed m Fuse switched on again m Energy store...

Page 64: ...ound m LED display on off switch green m On off switch Function checked m By web interface Online status connected m Software version Ver Meter air filter reset m Error memory read out m Software update if offline system m Housing interior Grid on air filter cleaned m Air filter checked replaced m Completion Earth conductor checked m Hood screwed m Fuse switched on again m Energy store switched on...

Page 65: ...ound m LED display on off switch green m On off switch Function checked m By web interface Online status connected m Software version Ver Meter air filter reset m Error memory read out m Software update if offline system m Housing interior Grid on air filter cleaned m Air filter checked replaced m Completion Earth conductor checked m Hood screwed m Fuse switched on again m Energy store switched on...

Page 66: ...round m LED display on off switch green m On off switch Function checked m By web interface Online status connected m Software version Ver Meter air filter reset m Error memory read out m Software update if offline system m Housing interior Grid on air filter cleaned m Air filter checked replaced m Completion Earth conductor checked m Hood screwed m Fuse switched on again m Energy store switched o...

Page 67: ...round m LED display on off switch green m On off switch Function checked m By web interface Online status connected m Software version Ver Meter air filter reset m Error memory read out m Software update if offline system m Housing interior Grid on air filter cleaned m Air filter checked replaced m Completion Earth conductor checked m Hood screwed m Fuse switched on again m Energy store switched o...

Page 68: ...round m LED display on off switch green m On off switch Function checked m By web interface Online status connected m Software version Ver Meter air filter reset m Error memory read out m Software update if offline system m Housing interior Grid on air filter cleaned m Air filter checked replaced m Completion Earth conductor checked m Hood screwed m Fuse switched on again m Energy store switched o...

Page 69: ...round m LED display on off switch green m On off switch Function checked m By web interface Online status connected m Software version Ver Meter air filter reset m Error memory read out m Software update if offline system m Housing interior Grid on air filter cleaned m Air filter checked replaced m Completion Earth conductor checked m Hood screwed m Fuse switched on again m Energy store switched o...

Page 70: ...rvice company Name Address Post code and town city Telephone number Certified service employee Date Name Signature seal Repair other works Date Software status Works performed Original parts Serial numbers old new Conspicuous system parame ters Values Comments ...

Page 71: ...me Address Post code and town city Telephone number Certified service employee Date Name Signature seal Repair other works Date Software status Works performed Original parts Serial numbers old new Conspicuous system parame ters Values Comments ...

Page 72: ...me Address Post code and town city Telephone number Certified service employee Date Name Signature seal Repair other works Date Software status Works performed Original parts Serial numbers old new Conspicuous system parame ters Values Comments ...

Page 73: ...me Address Post code and town city Telephone number Certified service employee Date Name Signature seal Repair other works Date Software status Works performed Original parts Serial numbers old new Conspicuous system parame ters Values Comments ...

Page 74: ...e Address Post code and town city Telephone number Certified service employee Date Name Signature seal Repair other works 1 Date Software status Works performed Original parts Serial numbers old new Conspicuous system parame ters Values Comments ...

Page 75: ...e Address Post code and town city Telephone number Certified service employee Date Name Signature seal Repair other works 1 Date Software status Works performed Original parts Serial numbers old new Conspicuous system parame ters Values Comments ...

Page 76: ...ndards You will find the complete declaration of conformity on our website www varta storage com This operating manual is a document without contractual character Errors print errors and changes reserved Spare part Article no Comment Battery module 3 3 kWh 727706 Battery module 6 5 kWh 727707 Filter mat pulse 716710 Sensor cable 710499 Length 20 m VARTA Split Core current sensor 3 phase 719341 Con...

Page 77: ...As at 07 2021 Appendix a Connection diagram TN C network ...

Page 78: ...As at 07 2021 Appendix b Connection diagram TT network ...

Page 79: ...As at 07 2021 Appendix c Connection diagram TN C network with data logger ...

Page 80: ...As at 07 2021 Appendix d Connection diagram TT network with data logger ...