Alpha ESS SMILE-G3-S3.6 Operating instructions

COMMISSIONING GUIDE & REPORT
V01
SMILE-G3-S3.6 / S5 / B5

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1. Commissioning Procedures
1.1. Checking Before Power-On
No.
Check Item
Acceptance Criteria
1
Mounting environment
The mounting space is proper, and the
mounting environment is clean and tidy,
without foreign objects.
2
Battery pack and
inverter mounting
The battery pack and inverter are mounted
correctly, securely, and reliably.
3
WiFi mounting
The WiFi module is mounted correctly,
securely, and reliably.
4
Cable layout
Cables are routed properly as required by
the customer.
5
Cable tie
Cable ties are secured evenly and no burr
exists.
6
Grounding
The ground cable is connected correctly,
securely, and reliably.
7
Switch and breakers status
The PV switch and battery breakers and all
the breakers connecting to the product are
OFF.
8
Cable connections
The AC cables, PV cables (if there is any),
battery power cables, and communication
cables are connected correctly, securely,
and reliably.
9
Unused power
terminals
Unused power ports and communication
ports are blocked by watertight caps.
1.2. Powering on the Product
Check the voltage range and frequency range of the grid and the installation of
CT(s) or meter(s).
Switch on the battery breaker of the battery.
Switch on the battery breaker located on the energy storage inverter.
Switch on the external AC breaker between the grid and the energy storage
inverter.
Firstly, don’t press the battery button, don’t switch on the PV switch on the energy
storage inverter and don’t switch on the AC breaker on the PV inverter if there is
any.

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1.3. WiFi Module Configuration and Parameter Settings
1.3.1. WiFi Configuration
This section is for users who have an energy storage system with a WiFi module.
AlphaESS App is able to configure the network, set system basic parameter, monitor
system operation status and check configuration information.
Click ”WiFi
Configuration”

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The system will not be able to connect to the internet without WiFi configuration.
This is default
pass code
Select the WiFi
Module Signal
Select the WiFi
Router Signal
Enter WiFi router
password
12345678
ALXXXX

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1.3.1.1 Basic Parameters Settings
DC Mode
Three mode options: DC/AC/Hybrid
Storage PV capacity: PV capacity on the energy storage inverter side
You can set the allowable feed-in ratio from 0%-100%.
Note:
When the safety standard is set as AS4777.2 (Australia and New Zealand), the
secondary sub-options can be selected according to the region or local grid
company.
On the grid side, if only a CT is installed, please select CT for grid side.
If the grid meter is installed, please select Meter for grid side. If this meter is a
CT meter and the CT ratio is not 1, please select CT below and input the Meter
CT Ratio. If this meter is not a CT meter or the CT ratio is 1, please do not select
CT below.
Click “Submit” when the
settings are complete.
Storage PV Capacity
5 kW
DC

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AC Mode
SMILE-B3, SMILE-B3-PLUS and SMILE-B5 work as AC coupled energy storage system.
Three mode options: DC/AC/Hybrid
You can set the allowable feed-in ratio from 0%-100%.
Note:
When the safety standard is set as AS4777.2 (Australia and New Zealand), the
secondary sub-options can be selected according to the region or local grid
company.
On the grid side, if only a CT is installed, please select CT for grid side.
If the grid meter is installed, please select Meter for grid side. If this meter is a CT
meter and the CT ratio is not 1, please select CT below and input the Meter CT Ratio.
If this meter is not a CT meter or the CT ratio is 1, please do not select CT below.
Click “Submit” when the
settings are complete.
PV capacity on the PV-inverter (on-grid) side

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Hybrid Mode
Three mode options: DC/AC/Hybrid
You can set the allowable feed-in ratio from 0%-100%.
Note:
When the safety standard is set as AS4777.2 (Australia and New
Zealand), the secondary sub-options can be selected according to the
region or local grid company.
On the grid side, if only a CT is installed, please select CT for grid side.
If the grid meter is installed, please select Meter for grid side. If this
meter is a CT meter and the CT ratio is not 1, please select CT below and
input the Meter CT Ratio. If this meter is not a CT meter or the CT ratio
is 1, please do not select CT below.
Click “Submit” when the settings
are complete.
Storage PV capacity: PV capacity on the energy storage inverter side
Storage PV Capacity
5 kW
PV capacity on the PV-inverter (on-grid) side
Hybrid

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The safety regulation must be set correctly
If you select a safety regulation which is not valid for your country and purpose, it
will cause a disturbance in the energy storage system and lead to problems with the
grid operator. When selecting the safety regulation, you must always observe the
locally applicable standards and directives as well as the properties of the PV system
(e.g. PV system size, grid-connection point).
If you are not sure which safety regulation is valid for your country or purpose,
please contact your grid operator for information on which safety regulation is
to be configured.
1.3.2. Direct Commissioning on WiFi configuration
You can commission the system during the WiFi configuration process directly.
1.3.2.1 Check the Running State without PV and Battery
Keep the PV switch of the energy storage inverter and AC breaker
of the PV-inverter off. Don’t power on the batteries.
Turn on some larger loads directly connected on the grid to
check the grid status, the inverter LED (“Fault”) will be red, don’t
worry, because the battery is not communicated. The grid power
should be positive. Otherwise please check the direction of grid
CT or grid meter installation.
1.3.2.2 Check the Running State of PV and Battery
Switch off the AC breaker between the grid port on the energy storage inverter
and the grid, and switch off the AC breaker between the backup port on the
energy storage inverter and the loads.
Press the battery button. If there are more than one battery, press the button of
each battery and the interval time of powering on any two batteries should be less
than 5s.
Switch on the AC breaker between the grid port of the energy storage inverter
and the grid.

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Switch on the PV switch on the energy storage inverter if there is any and AC
breaker on the PV-inverter if there is any.
Switch off all the loads to see the battery charging status and the inverter LED
(“SYSTEM”)* will be solid on green. Battery power value should be negative. If the
system is in AC or hybrid mode, the PV inverter power value should be positive. If
it is not normal, please check the direction of PV CT or PV meter installed.
1.3.2.3 Check the UPS State
Please connect an essential electrical appliance to the socket of backup load. Or
switch on an essential electrical appliance already connected on the backup load
port of the inverter.
Switch on the AC breaker on the backup port of the energy storage inverter.
Switch off external AC breaker between the grid and the energy storage inverter.
The inverter will enter the UPS mode at once.
DC Mode
AC Mode
Hybrid Mode

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If the electrical appliance on backup side can work
normally, it means that the wiring of the backup has
been connected correctly.
1.4. Installing New System and Settings on the APP
1.4.1. Download and Install the APP
During commissioning, if the LED indictors on the
display panel of the inverter or the battery pack
show red, please refer to chapter troubleshooting.