Bluetti EP900 User manual

EP900 ENERGY
STORAGE SYSTEM
User Manual
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Instruction
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Purpose
This user manual describes the installation, electrical connection, commission-
ing, maintenance and troubleshooting of EP900 energy storage system, as well
as the tutorial of user interface. Please read and understand all instructions in
this manual before installing, operating and maintaining the system.
Target Audience
This manual is intended for:
• Installation, operation, and maintenance technicians
• Users who want to learn about BLUETTI app

Symbol Conventions
This manual uses the following symbols to highlight important information:
Danger
Warning
Caution
Attention
Instruction
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
It indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could cause substantial damage to property and the
environment.
It contains important additional information as well as useful
tips for safe, efficient and hassle-free operation of the EP900
energy system.

SAFETY
Safety Instructions
Installation
Electrical connection
Transportation
Packaging Handling
Storage
EP900 energy storage system
Introduction
Working mode
EP900 Inverter
Supported Grid Form
Overview
LED Indicator
Buzzer Alarm
Routine maintenance
B500 Battery
Introduction
Overview
Indicator Description
Maintenance
System Check
Preliminary Check
Power On
Power OFF
Dispose of EP900 Energy Storage System
Remove the EP900 Inverter
Recycle the EP900Inverter and B500 battery pack
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Contents
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
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2.1
2.2
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
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5.1
5.2
5.3
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6.1
6.2
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1. SAFETY
1.1 Safety Instructions
1.1.1 General Safety
Please read this manual before operating the equipment.
• The installation, commissioning, and maintenance should only be performed by
qualified professionals or trained personnel. Improper or incorrect installation and
operation may cause personal injury or property damage.
• Do not keep the equipment near heat sources or in high temperatures.
• Do not store the equipment with flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials.
• Make sure the place where you are using the equipmentis well ventilated and
spacious.
• Do not block or cover the openings of the equipment, as this may cause irrevers-
ible damage to it.
• Do not stack anything on top of the equipment either in storage or in use.
• Do not move the equipment while it is turned on, as vibration and collision may
cause damage to the internal hardware.
• Turn off the equipment IMMEDIATELY in case of malfunction, and contact BLUETTI
support team if this manual cannot explain the malfunction adequately to you.
• Do not place the equipment on unstable or inclined surfaces.
Warning
Instruction
• DO NOT insert foreign objects into the fans, vents, ports, or other
openings.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Use genuine accessories from BLUETTI.
• Use dry powder fire extinguisher in case of fire.
This manual does not include all safety instructions to be observed.
Please install, operate and maintain the EP900 energy storage
system in accordance with electrical safety codes.
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1.1.2 Battery Safety
• Use the battery within the temperature range specified in this manual.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or around heat sources, such as
sunlight, fire, transformers and heaters. If the battery overheats, it may cause a fire.
• Do not expose the battery to humidity or corrosives, as this may cause the battery
to rust, corrode and leak chemicals.
• To avoid leakage, overheating or fire, do not disassemble, modify or damage the
battery. For example, do not insert foreign objects into the battery or place the
battery in water or other liquids.
• Do not turn the battery upside down or tilt it.
• Do not ignore warning signs on parts or products made by the manufacturer.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. A short circuit can cause a fire.
• Never use damaged batteries or components. Improper use or misuse of damaged
batteries or components can damage your device or injure yourself as a result of
battery fluid leakage, fire, overheating, or explosion.
• Do not place damaged batteries near flammable materials.
• Do not store damaged batteries near undamaged ones, as damaged batteries may
leak flammable liquid or gas. Only qualified professional or trained personnel is
allowed to approach damaged batteries.
• Do not perform welding or grinding work around the battery to prevent fire
caused by sparks or arcs.
• The fire hazard of lithium-ion battery energy storage system is high. Before
handling batteries, consider the following risks:
(a)Battery thermal runaway may produce flammable and harmful gases such as
CO and HF. Vapors from burning batteries may irritate eyes, skin and throat.
(b)The concentration of flammable gases from battery thermal runaway may lead
to deflagration and explosion.
(c)The battery electrolyte is flammable, toxic and volatile.
• Avoid contact with spilled liquid or gas if the battery leaks chemicals or odors. Do
not approach the battery and contact a professional for disposal. Professionals
must wear goggles, rubber gloves, gas masks and protective clothing.
• If any part of the battery is immersed in water, do not touch the battery to avoid
electric shock.
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• Do not use batteries that are soaked in water. In this case, please contact the
battery recycling company for handling.
• Electrolyte is corrosive and can cause irritation and chemical burns. If you come
into direct contact with battery electrolyte, do the following:
(a)Inhalation of Vapors: Evacuate contaminated area, get fresh air immediately,
and seek medical attention.
(b)Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, do not
rub eyes, and seek medical attention immediately.
(c)Skin Contact: Immediately wash the infected area with soap and water and seek
medical attention immediately.
(d)Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately.
1.1.3 Personal Safety
• To ensure personal safety and normal use of the equipment, the equipment must
be reliably grounded before use.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) during operation. If there is a possibility
of personal injury or equipment damage, stop operation immediately, and take
appropriate protective measures.
• Use tools correctly to avoid injury or damage to equipment.
• Do not touch energized equipment.
• Do not clean the electrical components inside and outside the cabinet with water.
• Do not stand, lean on or sit on top of the equipment.
• Do not damage the equipment modules.
• When the battery fails, avoid touching the battery and be careful of high tempera-
ture.
• Do not disassemble or damage the battery. The released electrolyte is harmful to
your skin and eyes. Avoid contact with electrolyte.
• Batteries can cause electric shock and high short-circuit current. When using
batteries, please note the following:
(a)Remove any metal objects, such as watches and rings, from yourself.
(b)Use tools with insulated handles.
(c)Wear rubber gloves and boots.
(d)Avoid the metal objects to short circuit battery terminals.
(e)Do not place tools or metal parts on top of the battery.
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Fire Emergency Measures
Danger
In case of fire, power off the system if it is safe to do so.
Use carbon dioxide, FM-200 or ABC dry powder fire extinguisher.
Remind firefighters to avoid contact with high-voltage compo-
nents to prevent the risk of electric shock.
Overheating may cause the battery to deform and leak corrosive
electrolyte or toxic gas. Keep away from batteries to avoid skin
irritation and chemical burns.
(f)Disconnect the charging power source before connecting or disconnecting
battery terminals.
1.1.4 Battery Installation Requirements
• Before installing the battery, please check whether the packaging is in good
condition. Do not use batteries with damaged packaging,make sure the battery
switch is OFF.
• During installation, make sure the screws are properly tightened with a torque
wrench and check regularly.
• During installation, make sure that the positive and negative terminals of the
battery are not short-circuited. If the battery terminals contact with other metals, it
may cause the heat generation or electrolyte leakage.
• After installing the equipment, remove unused packing materials such as foam,
carton, plastic and excess cables from the equipment area.
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Battery Drop Emergency Measures
Danger
If the battery pack is dropped, violently impacted or tilted during
installation, internal damage may occur. So do not use such battery
packs to avoid safety risks such as battery leakage and electric
shock.
If the dropped battery is not obviously deformed or damaged, and
there is no abnormal smell, smoke or fire, please contact a
professional to transfer the battery to an open and safe place, and
contact BLUETTI support.
If the battery is obviously damaged or there is abnormal smell,
smoke or fire, please evacuate immediately, contact a professional
or BLUETTI support. Professionals can use fire extinguishing
facilities to extinguish the fire under safety protection.
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• Before starting any work, turn off and isolate all electricity to the property at the
main panel.
• Take measures to prevent the electricity from turning back on while working, such
as a safety tag and lockout.
• Test the circuit's voltage before proceeding to verify that the course is off.
• After installing the equipment, remove the idle package materials from the site
such as cartons, foam, plastic, nylon ties, etc.
1.2 Installation
Attention
Do not power ON the EP900 energy storage system if it has not
been properly installed or commissioned.
1.1.5 Declaration
BLUETTI shall not be liable for equipment abnormality component damage,
personal injury property loss or other damage caused by the following reasons:
• After being installed and connected to the system, the battery is not charged in
time, resulting in and gets damaged due to over-discharge.
• Batteries are often over-discharged due to improper maintenance or capacity
expansion (eg, mix new and used batteries), or batteries have not been fully
charged for a long time.
• Failure to maintain the battery in accordance with the user manual.
• The battery is not charged as required during storage, resulting in the capacity loss
or irreparable damage to the battery.
• Batteries are short- circuited, damaged, dropped or leaked due to improper
operation or connection errors.
• The battery is used by the customer or a third party beyond the situations specified
in the user manual. For example, use with other batteries, including but not limited
to other brands of batteries or batteries of different rated capacities.
• The battery is damaged because the working environment does not meet the
requirements. The actual operating temperature is too high or too low, or the grid
is unstable and power outages occur frequently.
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• Keep people other than the installation technicians away from the energy storage
system.
• When handling equipment and accessories, pack them in their original packaging
or other materials to protect them from impact.
• Seal all the wiring ports with fireproof and water-proof materials to prevent
possible electric shock or other risks.
• It’s prohibited to alter, damage or cover the marking and nameplate of any part of
the system.
• Check and make sure all safe guards, including screws and waterproof rings, are in
place and properly tightened.
• Keep the system firmly secured to the ground or other solid objects, such as a wall
or mounting bracket.
• Use a non-abrasive cloth to clean the equipment and accessories. Do not use water
or harsh chemicals.
• Please follow the instructions in the user manual to install the EP900 energy
storage system.
1.2.1 Personnel Requirements
The installation, commissioning, and maintenance should only be performed by
qualified professionals or trained personnel.
• Personnel who plan to install, commission, or maintain the EP900 energy system
should receive rigorous training in all necessary safety precautions and proper
operating practices.
• Professional personnel: personnel who has skills and knowledge related to the
installation and operation of electrical equipment, and has received safety training
to recognize and avoid or minimize the hazards to themselves and other people.
1.2.2 Anti-static Requirements
• Wear or use personal protective equipment (PPE) or clothing that is appropriate for
the work; this may include items such as safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield
(with safety glasses or goggles), hearing protection, dust mask, gloves, anti-static
bracelet, safety boots or shoes, or rubber boots.
• If you use an anti-static bracelet for electrical connections, make sure the bracelet
is properly grounded.
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Danger
Check and make sure the EP900 energy storage system is in good
condition.
Turn off all switches on the system before connecting to the grid, as
it may cause electric shock or other electrical risks.
Warning
The specification of cables which used for solar panel must proper,
firm connection and good insulation. Incorrect wiring may damage
the Energy Storage System , such resulting damage will not within
the warranty.
Attention
Consult your national or regional electricity authority before
connecting an EP900 energy storage system to your home grid.
1.2.3 Drilling
When drilling holes in the wall or on the ground, the following safety measures
should be considered.
• Wear goggles and protective gloves at all times.
• Shield and protect the equipment to prevent debris from falling into it and remove
all debris after drilling.
• Drill holes on the unit are forbidden, as this may damage the equipment's electro-
magnetic shielding performance. The metal shavings may cause short circuits on
the circuit board.
1.3 Electrical connection
High voltage generated by the equipment during operation may cause an electric
shock, which could result in death, severe injury, or property damage. Please follow
the safety instructions in the user manual and relevant electrical safety codes.
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Operation
Danger
Do not touch live parts and cables when EP900 energy storage
system is running, as it may result in death or lethal injuries due to
electric shock.
Do not touch the equipment, as the shell may become hot when
it’s running.
Attention
Handle the equipment and accessories with care during loading,
unloading and transportation.
Danger
Prior to servicing and maintenance, disconnect the power grid,
battery and PV system. Wait at least 5 minutes until the internal
equipment is discharged.
Attention
Please follow the anti-static requirement to avoid electrical shock
and other risks.
If any maintenance is required, please contact the local authorized
service center.
Place temporary warning signs or erect fences to prevent
unauthorized access to the maintenance site.
Service and maintenance
Danger
High voltage generated by the equipment during operation may
cause an electric shock, which could result in death, severe injury, or
property damage. Please follow the safety instructions in the user
manual and relevant electrical safety codes.
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Safety labels and warning signs on essential components alert you to potential
hazards. Please read and understand these labels before installing your energy
storage system.
Attention: Do not alter conceal, falsify, or destroy these labels and signs.
Label DescriptionLabel Description
Figure 1-1 Safety label
Label Name Description
Discharge delay
Electrical shock
warning
There is still residual voltage after the
equipment is powered off. Please wait
at least 5 minutes until the equipment
is discharged.
The system generates high voltage
during operation.
The installation, commissioning, and
maintenance should only be
performed by qualified professionals
or trained personnel.
Warning Be careful. Hazards may occur
during operation.
Read instruction
Please read the instruction
carefully before operating the
energy storage system.
This side up
It must be transported, handled and
stored in the correct orientation. The
arrow always faces upwards.
Weight
The inverter and battery packs are
quite heavy and need to be carried
by several people.
This Side Up
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1.4 Transportation
All components of the EP900 energy storage system leave the factory in optimum
electrical and mechanical state. It's necessary to use original or appropriate packag-
ing to ensure the product safety during transportation. When you receive the
product, inspect for any kind of damage and note the damage on the delivery
receipt. The shipping company will be responsible for any damage or loss of the
product during transportation. If necessary, please contact us for further assistance.
• The symbols on the box contains important information for safe operation.
• The nameplate on the side of the box contains important parameter information
related to the product.
1.6 Storage
• When not using the system for extended periods of time, power it off and remove
all electrical connections.
• Charge the system to 50%-70% SOC before storage.
• In order to keep the battery healthy, fully charge and discharge the system every six
months.
• Make sure the place where to store the system is well ventilated and spacious.
• Do not store the system with flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials.
• You’re strongly recommended to clean the surface frequently with a dry soft cloth.
• Keep away from children and pet.
• Do not stack anything on top of the equipment either in storage or in use.
• Avoid exposing the equipment to rain, humidity or direct sunlight.
• For details of storage temperature, please refer to chapter 8-Specifications.
1.5 Packaging Handling
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2. EP900 energy storage system
2.1 Introduction
BLUETTI EP900 is a modular Energy Storage System (ESS) featuring 9000W output,
9000W input and a maximum capacity of 39kWh. With an intelligent Battery
Management System (BMS) and reliable Lithium Iron Phosphate(LFP) battery pack,
EP900 always gives its optimal performance regardless of the cold or hot weather.
Whether you’re trying to get rid of high electric bills, are tired of fluctuating power
supply that happens now and then, or getting ready for clean energy solutions, the
BLUETTI EP900 ESS is right for you.
EP900 Inverter
B500 Battery
AC Loads
Grid
IoT controller Grid communication module
CT
(Current
Transformer)
BLUETTI APP
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Figure 2-1 EP900 Energy storage system
Item Description Note
EP900 Inverter
Anenergy storage photovoltaic
grid-connected inverter to handle
photovoltaic input, grid-connected
charging, and discharging.
For details, please refer
to chapter 3- EP900
Inverter.
B500 Battery LiFePO4 battery pack to power the
EP900 system.
For details, please refer to
chapter 4- B500 Battery.
IoT Controller Monitor and control the EP900
system.
For details, please refer to
chapter 5- IoT Controller.
Grid Communication
Module
Used for the power interconnection
between EP900 ESS and the power
grid through WiFi, to optimize the
power consumption and enjoy the
subsidy policies.
Interconnect with IEEE
2030.5 compliant North
American Grid servers for
plug-and-play, remote
dispatch and data
monitoring functionality.
BLUETTI APP
Near-end communication (Bluetooth)
or remote communication (WIFI) with
EP900 inverter
For details, please refer to
BLUETTI APP instructions.
CT (Current
Transformers)
Assist in intelligent operation
management.
Fast breaker Quickly de-energize a rooftop solar
panel system. /
/
/
Safety switch Used for the security protection of the
grid-connected line.
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2.2 Working mode
EP900 ESS has four operating modes to cope with different energy plans. Please
select the appropriate mode based on your home power supply configuration.
Mode 1
If there is already a grid-connected PV system, combine it with the EP900 ESS by
means of AC coupling. The PV power is first used to power the load and then to
charge the batteries, and any excess PV power can be fed back to the grid.
Mode 2
When there is no PV system, the load is powered by the backup battery, and then by
the grid when the battery is low.
Solar panels
BLUETTI APP
EP900
B500 battery
Grid
Grid
Green Energy
Public Grid Energy
Hybrid Energy
AC loads
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Solar panels
BLUETTI APP
B500 battery
AC loads
EP900
Green Energy
Public Grid Energy
Hybrid Energy
Instruction
The introduction describes the general behavior of EP900 energy
storage system, and the system operating mode can be adjusted
on the APP of this product.
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Mode 3
If the grid is disconnected, the PV and backup batteries work together to provide
power to the load.
Mode 4
Battery can be charged by grid, the charging time and power can be set flexible in
APP.
EP900
EP900
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-5
Grid
Grid
Solar panels
B500 battery
AC loads
BLUETTI APP
Green Energy
Public Grid Energy
Hybrid Energy
AC loads
B500 battery
BLUETTI APP
Green Energy
Public Grid Energy
Hybrid Energy
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