Alpha ESS Storion-T30 Instruction manual

Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Energy Storage System (ESS)
Storion-T30
V02

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Nov. 12, 2018

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Copyright Statement
Copyright Statement
This manual is under the copyright of Alpha ESS Co., Ltd, with all rights reserved. Please keep
the manual properly and operate in strict accordance with all safety and operating instructions
in this manual. Please do not operate the system without reading through the manual.
Version Information
Version
Date
Content
Author
V01
Sept 28th, 2018
First edition
Elijah
V02
Nov 20th, 2018
Add some safety instruction. Change
partial structure. Modify some details.
Elijah

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Content
Content
IMPRINT...........................................................................................................I
Copyright Statement......................................................................................II
Version Information .......................................................................................II
Content ..........................................................................................................III
1. Introduction..............................................................................................7
Brief Introduction ..............................................................................7
Definition of Components.................................................................7
2. Safety Instructions ..................................................................................9
Symbols .............................................................................................9
Manual Keeping...............................................................................10
General Precautions .......................................................................10
Operator Requirements ..................................................................11
Live Line Measurement...................................................................11
Operation After Power Failure........................................................12
Emergency Procedure ....................................................................12
Emergency Handling Plan ............................................................... 12
Hazards........................................................................................... 12
Fire.................................................................................................. 13
Warning Signs .................................................................................13
Locating of Safety Warning Signs .................................................13
Measuring Equipment...................................................................14
Electrostatic Protection ................................................................14
Moisture Protection.......................................................................14
Minimum Personal Protection Equipment ..................................14
3. Product Description ..............................................................................16
System Schematic...........................................................................16
Product Appearance .......................................................................16
Product Characteristics..................................................................17

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Component Parameters..................................................................18
Cabinet............................................................................................ 18
Inverter ............................................................................................ 18
Battery System ................................................................................ 20
4. Installation..............................................................................................24
Installation Precautions..................................................................24
Packing List.....................................................................................24
Installation .......................................................................................25
Installation of Cabinet ...................................................................... 25
Inverter Installation .......................................................................... 29
HV900112 Installation...................................................................... 29
Battery Installation ........................................................................... 29
Battery Module Wiring ....................................................................30
DC-Cabling...................................................................................... 30
Communication-Cabling................................................................... 31
Power Meter Installation.................................................................33
With PV............................................................................................ 33
Without PV....................................................................................... 33
Connection of CT meter ADL-3000CT(1) - grid side......................... 35
Connection of CT meter ADL-3000CT(2) -AC side of PV-INV ......... 35
CT Meter and LAN Communication Cabling..................................... 35
Inverter Wiring.................................................................................37
5. Operation................................................................................................40
Check Before Operation .................................................................40
Power-on Procedures .....................................................................40
Android Introduction and Set up....................................................41
Running........................................................................................... 41
History ............................................................................................. 43
Basic Information............................................................................. 43
Set Up ............................................................................................. 44
Power-off Procedures...................................................................... 50

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Online Monitoring............................................................................50
Access/Registering .......................................................................... 50
Registering License ......................................................................... 52
6. Routine Maintenance.............................................................................53
Maintenance Precautions...............................................................53
Maintenance Plan............................................................................54
Operating Environment.................................................................... 54
Equipment Cleaning......................................................................... 54
Cable, Terminal and Equipment Inspection...................................... 54
7. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................56
Battery and BMS troubleshooting .................................................56
Error Type........................................................................................ 56
EMS Troubleshooting......................................................................56
Inverter Troubleshooting................................................................56

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Introduction
1. Introduction
Brief Introduction
This manual applies to the Storion-T30 Li-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and
covers these main aspects:
(1) Definition of Parts
Introduces the product components of the T30 system.
(2) Safety introduction
Introduces the product application, operating notes and qualification required of operators of
T30 Li-ion battery energy storage system.
(3) Product description
Describes product appearance, product characteristics, system composition and major
functions of T30 system.
(4) System installation
Installation guidance for the T30 system.
(5) Operation
Introduces the operation of T30 system.
(6) Routine maintenance
Introduces recommended maintenance schedules for the T30 system.
(7) Trouble-shooting
Fault finding guide for the T30 system, reasons for faults, and the processing method.
Definition of Components
(1) Battery modules (Model: M48112-S)
Each Battery module is made up of a Battery monitoring circuit, Battery Equalization Circuit,
Electrical Connectors, Communication Interfaces, thermal management devices and multiple
Battery cells. Each Battery cell is a Lithium iron phosphate cell - LiFePO4 (LFP), a basic unit
constituted by electric poles and electrolytes and each cell is independent and closed.
(2) Battery Management System BMS (Model: HV900112)
The BMS electronically monitors the operating information of cells, battery modules and system
measurements such as voltage, current, temperature, protective parameter of batteries,
evaluating the state of charge (SOC), the state of health (SOH) and cumulative processed
energy, protecting batteries for safety, etc.
(3) Inverter (Model: Storion-T30-INV)

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Introduction
The inverter is of a modular design and sits within the cabinet itself. It’s rated at 30kW and has
been type tested to VDE 4105, G59/3 and AS/NZS 4777.2. It has an AC/DC bidirectional
module which charges the DC batteries but also allows the batteries to discharge and provide
an AC three phase supply to building loads.
(4) EMS Module
The Energy Management System Module monitors and logs system data, provides Alpha cloud
access in turn providing efficient control of battery and inverter.

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Safety Instructions
2. Safety Instructions
Symbols
It indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury!
Danger of high voltage and electric shock!
Danger of hot surface!
Refer to the operating instructions.
The product must not be disposed of in household waste
Storion-T30 will be touchable or operable after minimum 5 minutes of being turned
off or totally disconnected, in case of any electrical shock or injury.
The product conforms to CE standard.
Do not punctur, impact, mutilate this unit or put it into the fire. It can lead explosion.
Please wash your hands after using the battery.
Warning: hazards due to batteries.
The installation and maintenance work should be handled with professional person/s,
who is/are knowlegeable about batteries.
Installation and maintenance reference to this installation and maintenance manual.
Do not expose to sparks or flame

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Safety Instructions
Keep out of reach of children
The product must not be disposed of in household waste;
Dispose of it through environmentally friendly collection centres.
Manual Keeping
This manual contains important information about installing and operating the AlphaESS
system. Before installing and operating, please read it very carefully.
The BESS should be installed and operated in strict accordance with the description in this
manual, to avoid causing damage or loss to equipment, personnel and property. This manual
should be kept carefully for maintenance and operation.
General Precautions
DANGER
Danger to life due to high voltages and electric shock.
Since the system will be performing under high voltage circumstances, there’s risk of electric
shock or burning from improper actions.
Do not touch the terminals and conductors connected to grid circuits unless
necessary.
Do not open and operate the equipment except qualified personnel.
Do not wipe the system with wet cloth.
Have the system installed and commissioned by qualified and authorized
personnel only.
Prior to any operation on the BESS or the battery pack, disconnect the BESS from
all voltage sources as described in item 5.3.5 Power-off Procedures.
Following the safety instructions strictly for connection to the grid.
WARNING
Risk of chemical burns from electrolyte or toxic gases.
All types of damage to the battery pack may lead to a leakage of electrolyte or flammable
gases.
Do not install the system in any environment with temperature lower than -10°C or
higher than 50°C, and humidity over 85%.
Do not touch the system with wet hands.

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Safety Instructions
Do not put any heavy objects on top of the system.
Do not damage the system in such ways as dropping, deforming, impacting,
cutting or penetrating with sharp objects.
Do not install or operate the system in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Do not install the BESS in areas where flammable materials are stored.
If moisture has penetrated the system (e.g. due to a damaged enclosure), do not
install or operate the system.
Fasten the system to prevent from tipping with restraining straps in your vehicle
when transporting.
The transportation of AlphaESS Storion-T30 must be carried out by certified
logistic company and personal.
A certified ABC fire extinguisher with minimum capacity of 2kg must be carried
along when transporting.
It is prohibited to smoke inside the vehicle or nearby the vehicle when loading and
unloading.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from mishandling of the equipment!
The instructions in this manual must always be followed when transporting and installing the
system. Improper operations may lead to electric shock, burns, contusion, etc.
Without permission, any damages to equipment caused by unauthorised modification or
disassambly of the system (or equipment) will not be covered by warranty
Operator Requirements
An Operator is an authorised person who installs, commissions, maintains or repairs the BESS.
The operators should be familiar with the whole storage system including the working principle
of the system.
For safety reasons any work completed on the BESS should be completed by two competent
personnel.
It is strictly prohibited for any maintenance when equipment is on.
Live Line Measurement
High voltage in the cabinet may cause vital electric shock when touchedby accident. Equipment
protection must be taken in live line measurements (e.g.: insulation gloves).
The measuring equipment should be connected and used correctly to ensure personnel safety.
When measuring, at least two workers are needed.
If failure occurs during live measurement, see 2.7.1 Emergency Handling Plan or more details.

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Operation After Power Failure
The battery system belongs to the energy storage system, so it stores fatal high voltage even
if the DC side is disconnected, touching the output of the battery modules is strictly prohibited.
The Inverter can also hold fatal voltage on both the DC and or AC side after disconnection, so
it must be tested by using a suitably calibrated voltage tester for safety reasons before an
operator works on the equipment.
Emergency Procedure
When the T30 Battery energy storage system appears to be running abnormally you can turn
off the grid connected main switch directly feeding the BESS and turn off all load switches within
the BESS, closing the switch of the moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) of the BMS
(HV900112) at the same time. To prevent a potentially fatal personal injury, if you want to repair
or open the machine after the power is switched off please measure the voltage at the input
terminals with a suitably calibrated voltage tester.
Before working on this equipment, please confirm that there is no grid electric supply to the
BESS!
The upper cover plate cannot be opened until the DC-link capacitance inside the battery
modules discharges completely about 15 minutes later.
Emergency Handling Plan
1. Disconnect the AC breaker.
2. Check the control power supply. If it is OK, return the power supply to find out the reason.
3. Please record every detail related to the fault, so AlphaESS can analyse and solve the fault.
Any operation of equipment during a fault is strictly forbidden, please contact Alpha as soon as
possible.
4. As battery cell contains little Oxygen inside and all cells have got explosion-proof valve,
explosion hardly happens.
5. When the indicator light on the BMS (HV900112) shows a red fault, check the fault type
through the communication protocol, and contact our after-sales service personnel for advice.
Hazards
If there’s electrolyte leakage, please avoid any contact with the leaking liquid or gas. If one is
exposed to the leaking substance, please follow the actions described in below immediately:
Inhalation: Evacuate the contaminated area, and seek medical attention.
Eye contact: Rinse eyes with running water for 5 minutes, and seek medical attention.

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Safety Instructions
Contact with skin: Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water, and seek medical
attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting, and seek medical attention.
Fire
If a fire breaks out in the place where the battery pack is installed, take the following
countermeasures:
Fire extinguishing media
Respirator is not required during normal operations.
Use Novec 1230, FM-200 or dioxide extinguisher for batteries.
Use an ABC fire extinguisher, if the fire is not from battery and has not spread to it yet.
Fire-fighting instructions
1. If fire occurs when charging batteries, if it is safe to do so, disconnect the battery pack circuit
breaker to shut off the power to charge.
2. If the battery pack is not on fire yet, extinguish the fire before the battery pack catches fire.
3. If the battery pack is on fire, do not try to extinguish but evacuate people immediately.
There may be a possible explosion when batteries are heated above 150°C. Besides,
when the battery pack is burning, it may generate poisonous gases. Please do not approach.
Effective ways to deal with accidents
On land: Place damaged battery into a segregated place and call local fire department or
service engineer.
In water: Stay out of the water and don’t touch anything if any part of the battery, inverter, or
wiring is submerged.
Do not use submerged battery again and contact the service engineer.
Warning Signs
The T30 BESS warning sign contains important information for the system to operate safely,
and it is strictly prohibited to be torn or damaged. Ensure that the warning sign is always clear
and visible. The signs should be replaced immediately when damaged.
Locating of Safety Warning Signs
While installing, maintaining, commissioning or repairing the BESS, to prevent un-authorized
personnel causing incorrect operation or an accident, obvious safety signs should be located

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Safety Instructions
at the main BESS switch/isolator and any local BESS switch/isolator in case of accidents
caused by false switching. Warning signs or tapes should be also located near the operational
areas. Keys of the system must then be pulled out after maintenance or operation and kept
safe.
Measuring Equipment
For ensuring the electrical parameters to match requirements, related measuring equipment is
required when the system is being connected or tested.
Electrostatic Protection
Contact or improper operation or testing of the printed circuit board or any other electrostatic-
sensitive device (ESD) components may result in damage to the device. Unnecessary contact
should be avoided.
Moisture Protection
It is very likely that moisture may cause damages to the system.
Do not open the cabinet door when the humidity is larger than 85%.
Repair or maintaining activities in wet weather should be avoided or limited.
Minimum Personal Protection Equipment
For the safety of operators to the system, personal protective equipment is required. During the
operation, following protective equipment is required:
No.
Item
Notes
1
Work clothes
2
Protective shoes
3
Protective glasses
When doing maintenance works such as checking cables or wires, measuring voltage,
replacing small electrical parts or cleaning modules and brackets, as minimum the following
protective equipment is required:
No.
Item
Notes
1
Work clothes
2
Protective shoes
3
Protective glasses
4
Insulated gloves
For touching live parts

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Safety Instructions
Note: All metal tools during maintenance should be insulated.
When replacing modules, the following protective equipment is required:
No.
Item
Notes
1
Work clothes
2
Protective shoes
3
Protective glasses
4
Insulated gloves
For touching live parts
Notes: When replacing modules, the stacking machine should be used carefully in
case that the modules may fall down. All workmen are suggested to wear high-safety
and high strength protective shoes to protect their feet.

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Product Description
3. Product Description
The AlphaESS Storion-T30 energy storage system is an on-grid system designed for self-
consumption at certain periods or for load shifting. The overall system connection diagram is
shown in the Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1 System application diagram
System Schematic
Figure 3.2 System schematic
Product Appearance
Figure 3.3 is the visual appearance of the storage system and Table 1 shows the cabinet layout.

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Figure 3.3 Appearance of the product
Table 1 Cabinet composition
Item
Components
1
BESS Cabinet
2
Android display screen
3
Cabinet door handle
4
Lampstand
5
Inverter Model: Storion-T30-INV
6
Battery management unit (BMU) Model: HV900112
7
Battery Module M48112-S
8
EMS module
Product Characteristics
LiFePO4 batteries produced by AlphaESS have a longer lifespan as well as a higher reliability,
which is able to satisfy applications of energy storage systems.
The system is highly modular designed, and it is easier to assemble, transport and maintain.
The system has a three-level BMS and is readily allowed for system expansion.
The system adopts full time balancing technology so that the consistency of batteries and
modules can be well ensured.
The system is designed as a removable cabinet which is compact in structure, flexible, and
convenient for installation and testing. It is also suitable to the working environment, and is able
to satisfy different kinds of applications.
4
4
3
2
4
1
4
8
5
4
6
7

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Product Description
The system has current balance technology between strings in case of circulating current or
unbalanced power.
The system has relatively developed thermal management technology so that the consistency
of system environment can be ensured.
The system has functions of remote monitoring and local controlling.
The system realizes flexible scheduling of electric power system through communication
among BMS, the inverter and the monitoring system.
Component Parameters
Cabinet
Table 2 Cabinet parameters
Cabinet
Manufacture
AlphaESS
Model Name
T30 Standard Cabinet
Dimensions (L x W x H)
1180 x 730x 1550 mm
Weight
180 kg
Quantity
1
Ventilation
e.g. natural,
Inverter
3.4.2.1 Product Instruction
Storion-T30-INV is an energy storage inverter. It has AC/DC modules. It can transform the grid
electricity and charge batteries. The AC/DC module is bidirectional so that the DC electricity
from batteries can also be transformed into three-phase AC electricity to supply loads.
3.4.2.2 Appearance
Figure 3.4 shows the Inverter front cover.