ATON RA.Store-3 User manual

ATON S.r.l.Sede Legale: Via Nuova Circonvallazione, 57/B 47923 Rimini(RN)
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E-mail: [e-mail] Sito web: www.atonstorage.com
RA.Store-3
Installation Manual
Rev. 1.04

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INDEX
1Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Symbols contained in the manual.................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Addressees ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Use.................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Safety.............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4.1 Possible damages and risks due to non–compliance of installation specifications............................. 5
1.4.2 Damages due to explosive atmosphere and inflammables materials................................................. 5
1.4.3 Damages due to modifications on the product ................................................................................... 5
1.4.4 Instructions to follow in case of fire .................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.6 Pictograms and warnings on the machine..................................................................................... 7
2Transport, and warehousing and long period of non-use.............................................................. 8
2.1 Warehousing .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Environmental conditions of warehousing .................................................................................... 8
2.3 Warehousing of battery modules .................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Transport of the battery modules.................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Inspection ways to check damages due to transport .................................................................... 8
2.6 Setting up of the temperature after transport .............................................................................. 9
3Installation ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Procedure of installation.............................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Placement of the machine ........................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Wiring ........................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3.1 Preliminary stages.............................................................................................................................. 12
3.3.2 Handling of the system ...................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2.1 Removal of plastic parts ................................................................................................................. 12
3.3.2.2 Removal of the batteries and BMS................................................................................................. 13
3.3.2.3 Application of auxiliary handles on the basic structure.................................................................. 14
3.3.2.4 Transport of the basic structure, batteries and plastic parts separated ........................................ 15
3.3.2.5 Disassembling of the handles and reassembling of the batteries and BMS................................... 16
3.3.2.6 Connection and switch-on of the BMS and batteries..................................................................... 16
3.3.3 Placement of the antenna.................................................................................................................. 17
3.3.4 Placement and connection of the three-phase meter....................................................................... 18
3.3.5 Connection of PV panels cables ......................................................................................................... 20
3.3.6 Connection of GRID and EPS cables................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Commissioning ............................................................................................................................. 25
3.4.1 Commissioning of the electrical panel............................................................................................... 25
3.4.2 Check of the correct installation of the Meter .................................................................................. 29
3.4.3 Functioning test in ON-GRID mode.................................................................................................... 30
3.4.4 Functioning in EPS mode (EPS) .......................................................................................................... 31
3.4.5 Communication of the system........................................................................................................... 32
3.4.6 Communication test with Aton portal ............................................................................................... 33
3.4.7 Access to Aton portal for the final customer..................................................................................... 33
3.5 Reassembling of the structure ..................................................................................................... 34
4Functionalities of the interface board ........................................................................................ 35
4.1 Display - Main screen ................................................................................................................... 36
4.2 Setting up menu ........................................................................................................................... 37

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4.2.1 Info ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.2.2 Command........................................................................................................................................... 39
4.2.3 Inverter............................................................................................................................................... 39
4.2.3.1 Power Control ................................................................................................................................ 42
4.2.4 Battery................................................................................................................................................ 49
4.2.5 WiFi .................................................................................................................................................... 52
4.2.5.1 Configuration for the communication of the WiFi card ................................................................. 52
4.2.6 GPRS................................................................................................................................................... 57
4.2.7 Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................. 59
A - Appendix A - Switch off and on the system .................................................................................. 60
B - Appendix B –Switch off and on the batteries............................................................................... 61
Appendix C - Technical datasheets .................................................................................................... 63

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1Introduction
The present manual describes the procedures of installation and setting up of the system RA.Store-3.
It is absolutely compulsory to stick to the following instructions:
Read this entire document before starting the installation phase.
Keep a copy of this document nearby the product.
READ THE PRESENT MANUAL BEFORE STARTING ANY OPERATION
Before starting any operation, it is compulsory to read the present Installation Manual.
The guarantee of good functioning and the full compliance of the performances of the storage
system are strongly connected to the correct commitment of all instructions that are contained in
this Manual.
1.1 Symbols contained in the manual
It indicates actions that can cause material damages.
It indicates a dangerous situation that leads to a potential risk if the
safety rules are not respected.
It indicates a dangerous situation that leads to potential death or severe
injuries if the safety rules are not respected.
It indicates an extremely dangerous situation that leads to certain death
or severe injuries if the safety rules are not respected.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE

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1.2 Addressees
The present manual is addressed to technical staff that is authorized to install the system RA.Store-3 and must be
in possession of all the technical and safety requirements foreseen by the law in force for the realization of
electric works.
1.3 Use
The product RA.Store-3 is a storage system that must be used to store electrical energy produced from PV panels.
The inappropriate use of this machine can lead to death or risk of severe injuries for users and third parties, as
well as damages to the product itself and to other valuable objects.
1.4 Safety
In order to avoid any damages to people and objects during transport, installation and use, the next points must
be followed:
•The storage system must be installed in fully compliance with the instructions contained in the present
manual.
•The storage system must be installed exclusively by authorized and qualified staff, duly trained to execute
electrical works in compliance with the law in force in the country of installation. Moreover that staff
must be qualified, trained and authorized by Aton Srl.
•The storage system must be installed in an appropriate place according to the specifications indicated in
this document.
•The transport and warehousing conditions indicated in this document must be respected.
•Use the storage system in its original condition. Any alteration of any type is strictly forbidden because it
can limit the functioning or cause damages to people and/or objects.
1.4.1 Possible damages and risks due to non–compliance of installation specifications
The non-compliance of the instructions contained in this manual can cause damages to people and/or objects.
The machine must not be opened during the functioning.
The realization of works on the internal electrical system of the machine during the functioning can cause short-
circuits and/or discharge arcs, creating then a risk of burns and /or electrocution.
1.4.2 Damages due to explosive atmosphere and inflammables materials
Do not install nor use the storage system in an atmosphere classified as potentially explosive or nearby materials
that are highly inflammable.
1.4.3 Damages due to modifications on the product
Do not tamper with or bypass the protection devices.
Do not alter in any way the storage system.
Do not execute any modification on the electrical and/or data lines connected to the storage system.
1.4.4 Instructions to follow in case of fire
An initial fire can start on the electrical machines despite fireproof materials and an accurate engineering.
An initial fire nearby the storage system can start the fire even on this latter, causing the possible release of the
material contained in the batteries.
In case of fire nearby the storage system or inside it, follow these instructions:
•Only the firemen equipped with the proper protection devices are authorized to enter the place where
the storage system is located.
•The risk of electrocution is available during the phases of fire extinguishing because the storage system is
switched on and in functioning.
•Before starting the fire extinguishing phases:

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1. Switch off the storage system.
2. Insulate the electrical system of the user from the national electrical grid by lowering the
magnetothermal breaker downstream the electricity meter.
3. The fire extinguishing must be executed by using conventional agents because the output voltage
of the storage system is 400 Vac (classified as low voltage).
4. Water is recommended as extinguishing agent in order to cool the battery and prevent the
release of chemical agents if the modules still have the whole external case.
5. The battery modules have a maximum voltage of 54 Vdc.
6. The battery modules do not contain metallic lithium.
1.5 Warnings
The following paragraphs contain specific warnings that must be always respected by executing any operation on
the storage system.
Risk of death due to electrocution!
Enter in direct contact with the internal components of the storage
system can cause a risk of death due to electrocution.
Do not touch internal components except when it is expressly
required and according to the ways indicated in this manual.
Do not remove any plastic cover or screen.
Do not reach with fingers or tools any part covered by plastic
screens.
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
It is strictly forbidden to execute any operation without any of the following PPE:
-Anti-electrocution gloves
-Insulating carpet (for ex. for measuring on cables under tension)
-Safety shoes
ATTENTION
Each intervention non-compliant with what is described in this manual and in the technical
datasheets of the system implies the guarantee forfeiture and discharges the producer any
liability.
Risk of death due to electrocution!
When the storage system is handled, follow these instructions:
Switch off the storage system.
Insulate and disconnect all the electrical lines connected to the
storage system.
Take every precaution to avoid the turning-on of the storage
system during the electrical operations on it.
Only technical staff in possession of the requirements described
in the paragraph “1.4 Safety” is authorized to execute the
handling activities.
DANGER
DANGER

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Risk of fire!
It is possible that very high short-circuit currents can develop.
During any operation on the battery modules, respect these instructions:
Never execute any intervention on battery modules that are
switched on.
Before starting any operation, be sure to have completed the
procedure of “Switch off the batteries” as described in the
technical appendix.
People who execute these operations are not allowed to wear any
metal piece of jewellery.
Damage on battery modules due to deep
discharge!
If disconnected from the public grid and PV panels, battery modules may
discharge beyond their maximal limit and cause damages to the modules.
Do not disconnect the storage system from the public grid and PV panels
for long periods of time.
1.6 Pictograms and warnings on the machine
Electrocution hazard –presence of electricity. It
is therefore forbidden to try to enter the internal
parts of the system.
Placed nearby the electrical panel.
Refer to the present manual –please always
read this manual (and the installation manual in
case of technical authorized staff) before starting
any operation on the system.
Placed nearby the electrical panel.
It is forbidden to block or cover the air intakes of
the system.
Placed nearby the electrical panel.
WARNING
NOTICE

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2Transport, warehousing and long period of non-use
2.1 Warehousing
The term “warehousing” means the condition in which the storage system stays when it is electrically
disconnected from external electrical grids and the battery modules cannot be charged in an independent way.
2.2 Environmental conditions of warehousing
Please see technical appendix.
2.3 Warehousing and long period of non-use of battery modules
During the warehousing and long period of non-use, the battery modules discharge automatically to the
minimum level of energy.
This process of deep discharge can damage the battery modules. For this reason the battery modules and the
storage systems can be kept in the warehouse for a limited time by respecting anyway these instructions:
The battery modules must have a good charge level before the warehousing (equal to or higher than 85%
of the rated capacity).
Do not keep the battery modules in the warehouse for a period of time longer than 6 months.
During the warehousing period, the orange pole of the module must not be connected to other battery
modules.
2.4 Transport of the battery modules
The lithium-ion batteries are dangerous products. During the transport, respect these instructions:
Respect all the general regulations regarding transport according to the type of transport.
Respect all the legal regulations.
Consult an expert in dangerous transport matters.
The data of the battery modules regarding the transport are delivered in the following way:
•Class of dangerous wares: 9
•UN Number: UN3480 'lithium-ion batteries'
•Weight of the battery module (packaging included): 24 kg
2.5 Inspection ways to check damages due to transport
Risk of injuries due to the use and handling
of damaged battery modules!
Remove the packaging from the battery modules immediately after the
transport and check by sight if there is any damage.
In case of any damage (deformation and/or damages on the external case,
liquid leakage towards outside):
•Do not use the battery module.
•Call immediately Aton to receive assistance.
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2.6 Setting up of the temperature after transport
If the temperature of the storage system is highly lower in comparison with the room temperature in the
installation place at the moment of the delivery, a condensation can be created inside the storage system that
can be damaged.
Check inside the storage system before starting the installation.
Start with the installation steps only in absence of condensation inside the storage system.
If the system is transported at temperatures lower than 0 °C, proceed according the following steps:
•Place the storage system in a room appropriate to install it.
•Remove the external cover carters of the storage system.
•Wait 24 hours.
•Check that there is no condensation.
•Continue with the installation.

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3Installation
3.1 Procedure of installation
The procedure of installation is composed of four parts:
1. Placement of the machine
2. Wiring
3. Commissioning with functional test
4. Insertion of the installation data with check of data communication
The insertion part of the installation data is described in details in the specific manual “Site –Manual for the
registration on the portal" and can be done before the installation and commissioning phases, having previous
knowledge of the serial number of the machine.
Then check only the data communication towards ATON server: it is possible only after having finished the
installation, with the storage system in function.
ATTENTION
Install the system
-in a room that must be: dry, covered with a roof, not floodable, not potentially explosive,
without any rodents and inflammable materials nearby,
-sheltered from the direct rays of the sun,
-at a distance of 10 cm at least from the walls of the building in order to maintain a
correct ventilation,
-on a surface capable to bear its weight.
3.2 Placement of the machine
The storage system must be placed and installed at a minimum distance of 10 cm from any wall or surface in
order to allow the right ventilation and heat dissipation (see Picture 1).
Picture 1 –Minimum compulsory distances: 10 cm on each side

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3.3 Wiring
Risk of death due to electrocution!
When electrical works are executed on the storage system or the
electrical grid during the installation phase, respect these instructions:
Switch off the storage system.
Insulate, disconnect and secure all the electrical circuits where
the works will be realized.
Take every precaution to avoid that the storage system turns on
in an unauthorized way.
After having secured the storage system and the circuits object of
the works, execute electrical measures to be sure that all the
parts that will be object of the works have really a potential of 0
V.
Only technical staff in possession of the requirements described
in the paragraph “1.4 Safety” is authorized to execute the
handling works.
Risk of death due to electrocution!
When electrical works are executed on the storage system or the
electrical system during the installation phase, respect these instructions:
Install a RCD (residual current device) on each electrical line in
alternated current in output from the storage system.
The RCD or RCDs must be of quadripolar type, with maximum
residual current equal to 300 mA, class A.
Length of the electrical and data cables
All the electrical and data cables in entry and exit of the storage system
must be checked by qualified technicians in order to respect the electrical
regulations in force.
DANGER
DANGER
NOTICE

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3.3.1 Preliminary stages
Be sure that all the protections on the electrical panel of the storage system are OFF.
Insulate the cables that come down from the PV panels strings.
3.3.2 Handling of the system
The machine RA.Store can be handled mechanically with transpallet, and in this case it is not necessary to
disassemble its parts in order to reduce its weight.
If the handling needs some manual operations, disassemble some parts in order to reduce the weight of each
single component.
The operations for the manual handling are:
-Removal of the external plastic parts
-Removal of the batteries
-Application of auxiliary handles on the basic structure
-Transport of the basic structure, batteries and plastic parts separated
-Disassembling of the auxiliary handles and reassembling of the batteries
-Reassembling of the plastic parts
Before executing the manual handling operations, please read the Appendix C.5 –Weights at page 71.
3.3.2.1 Removal of plastic parts
Unscrew the two screws that fix the upper panel to the rest of the structure, and then remove it by pushing as
shown in the following picture.
Picture 2 –Removal of the upper panel
Disconnect the earth cable from the panel and put it on the floor, taking care that the panel does not scratch on
the external side.
Picture 3 –Earth cable

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Unscrew the 4 screws indicated in the picture to remove the two lateral panels (lift them slightly up before
removing them).
Picture 4 –Removal of lateral panels
Disconnect the earth cable from both panels and put them on the floor, taking care that they do not scratch on
the external side.
Then unscrew the 4 screws to remove the frontal panel at the bottom.
Disconnect the earth cable from the panel and put it on the floor, taking care that the panel does not scratch on
the external side.
3.3.2.2 Removal of the batteries and BMS
During the works on the battery modules, respect these precautions:
•Do not execute any electrical works on the connecting cables.
•The battery modules are always under tension.
•If the module of Battery Management System is off, the battery
modules are not off and the poles have a potential of 48 Vdc or
even higher.
•Use only the provided cables that are protected from direct
contacts.
During the works on the DC circuit:
•Do not wear any metal piece of jewellery.
•Before starting any operation, switch off the storage system.
•Put on “OFF” all the protections contained in the electrical panel
of the storage system.
•Switch off the module of Battery Management System by
following the instructions given in the next paragraphs.
In picture 5 are shown:
•the handles with which the battery and the BMS (2 front handles shown by the red arrows) are equipped,
•the screws that keep it together with the structure (4 screws shown by the red circles),
•the screws that create the equipotential bond (1 screw shown by a blue circle).
•the magnetothermal breaker and the button “0/1” to switch on and off the module of the Battery
Management System.
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Before starting the works on the battery modules and disconnect any cables, put on “OFF”the magnetothermal
breaker and the red button “0-1” available on the module of the Battery Management System (Picture 5 green
circle).
Picture 5 –Wiring of the battery modules and BMS
ATTENTION
The handling of each battery must be executed by two people.
For each battery and for the BMS module:
-unscrew the 4 screws that keep it together with the chassis and the screw for the equipotential bond;
-remove the battery from its slot by using the frontal handles;
-remove completely the battery from its slot and put it on the floor
3.3.2.3 Application of auxiliary handles on the basic structure
Fix to the structure the special handles and reinforcement plates provided in the 4 points indicated in the
following images (Picturere 5A, Picturere 6, Picturere 7). Screw the handles over the entire length of the thread.
To move the structure manually it is necessary to correctly apply all 4 handles complete with the 2 plates
supplied.
Picture 5A –yellow handles
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Picture 6 –Indication of the fixing points of the handles on the left side;
the same points are present on the right side
Picture 7 - Application handles to the structure on the left side;
replicate the assembly on the right side
3.3.2.4 Transport of the basic structure, batteries and plastic parts separated
Lift the structure and move it in the desired location.
ATTENTION
The handling of the structure must be executed by 4 people and each person holds a different
handle.
Move in the desired location the batteries and the plastic parts previously disassembled.
ATTENTION
Place the system
-in a room that must be: dry, covered with a roof, not floodable, not potentially explosive,
without any rodents and inflammable materials nearby,
-sheltered from the direct rays of the sun,
-at a distance of 10 cm at least from the walls of the building in order to maintain a
correct ventilation,
-on a surface capable to bear its weight.

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3.3.2.5 Disassembling of the handles and reassembling of the batteries and BMS
Unscrew the 4 handles used for the transport and keep them for the next installation.
For each battery, reconnect the earth cable previously disconnected and place it again inside the structure
(inverted procedure compared to the removal).
For each battery and the BMS, screw the 4 screws that keep it together with the chassis and restore the
equipotential bond.
3.3.2.6 Connection and switch-on of the BMS and batteries
Reconnect the terminals “D+” and “D-“ of the BMS module to the red and black cables that must be inserted in
the terminal box.
Reconnect the plug RJ45 that connects the grey cable of smaller diameter equipped with anti-interference filter
to the RS485 port available on the BMS module (Picture 8).
Reconnect the plug RJ45 that connects the grey cable of bigger diameter to the CAN port available on the BMS
module.
Restore the connection between the positive and negative poles on the different battery modules as shown in the
technical schemes.
Restore the connection between the “Link Port 0” “Link Port 1” ports on the different battery modules as shown
in the technical schemes.
Picture 8 –Connections of the BMS module
To switch on the module of Battery Management System follow in sequence these points (Picture 8A):
1. Put on “1” the red disconnector “0-1”
2. Put on “1 - ON” the magnetothermal breaker with the blue lever (the status indicators of the contacts are
in red).
RJ45 “RS485”port,
connected to the
control card.
CAN port connected to
the BMS port of the
inverter.

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Picture 8A –Procedure of switching on the batteries and BMS
3.3.3 Placement of the antenna
Move the antenna with magnet base from inside to outside the structure.
Picture 9 - Antenna
NOTE: The antenna cable will go through the slot of the upper panel in the back part of the system.
Picture 10 –Slot for the antenna cable
1. Put on “1”
2. Put on “ON”; status
indicators of the
contacts are red

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3.3.4 Placement and connection of the three-phase meter
In the following picture the three-phase meter is shown.
The meter is delivered already parameterized.
It is not allowed to execute any alterations or modifications on the functioning parameters.
Picture 11 –Three-phase meter
The three-phase meter measures the current exchanged with the public grid.
Place the three-phase meter just downstream the (bidirectional) meter of the public electrical grid, respecting
the connection instructions in the electrical schemes and the ones in picture 12.

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Picture 12 –Base drawing of the meter connection
Picture 12A –Connection terminals to the meter
Line Meter Terminal box QG - M1:
Terminal CT-A terminal box QG - M1 connected to terminal n.15 Meter
Terminal CT-B terminal box QG - M1 connected to terminal n.16 Meter
CT-
A
CT-
B
CT-A: connected to
terminal 15 Meter
CT-B: connected to
terminal 16 Meter

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3.3.5 Connection of PV panels cables
For the models 6K and 8K it is possible to connect one string for each MPPT entry.
For the model 10K it is possible to connect one string for the entry MPPT “1”and two strings for the entry MPPT
“2”.
ATTENTION
Electrocution risk. Use insulating gloves and carpet foreseen for works done on hazardous
electrical components.
Before starting with the connection procedure, do the following checks on the electrical cables that come down
from the PV panels:
•Check with a tester that on each line (string) is available a current lower than 950 Vdc.
•Check with a tester the right polarity of the cables (red cable = pole “+”; black cable = pole “-“).
•Insulate the cable tract that will be connected to the connector type MC4 (Picture 13).
•Before starting the installation of the connector MC4, check with a tester that the potential difference
between the cable that is going to be connected and the Pe protective conductor of the electrical
installation is equal to 0 V.
Picture 13 –Secure the derivation cables from the string panel before the connection with MC4 connectors
OFF: 0 Vdc