Brilliant Energy BE3000SP User manual

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Energy Storage Inverter
User Manual
(BE3000SP)
2017-09-03
V1.5

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Contents
1. BE3000SP Introduction............................................................................................................................................5
2. Safety Notes.............................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Safety Notes.............................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Battery Installation and Maintenance Notes...........................................................................................6
3. Installation...............................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Packing List ..............................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Installation Environment .........................................................................................................................9
3.4 Installation Tools....................................................................................................................................10
3.5 Installation Position ...............................................................................................................................11
3.6 Mount BE3000SP ...................................................................................................................................11
4. Electrical Connection.............................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Battery Connection................................................................................................................................13
4.2 CT / RS485 / NTC connection.................................................................................................................14
4.3 Grid Connection.....................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Critical Load Connection (EPS function) ................................................................................................18
5. Indicator lights and buttons...................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Buttons: .................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Indicator lights:......................................................................................................................................19
5.3 Status of BE3000SP................................................................................................................................20
6. Operation...............................................................................................................................................................21
6.1 Double Check.........................................................................................................................................21
6.2 First Time Setup (important!)................................................................................................................21

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6.3 Commissioning ......................................................................................................................................24
6.4 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................25
6.4.1 Parameter setting: .................................................................................................................................25
6.4.2 Event List................................................................................................................................................33
6.4.3 System information interface ................................................................................................................33
6.4.4 Software upgrade ..................................................................................................................................33
6.4.5 Energy Statistics：.................................................................................................................................34
7. Technical Data........................................................................................................................................................36
8. Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................................37

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1. BE3000SP Introduction
BE3000SP is an AC coupled bi-directional battery inverter. The customer can purchase batteries & BE3000SP as
an energy storage add-on to his/her existing renewable energy system. It can help to achieve optimal usage of
renewable energy. BE3000SP can control the bi-directional flow of electric power, work under auto / manual & time-
of-use (TOU) modes, charge / discharge the battery as per customer’s setting.
In auto mode, BE3000SP will store surplus renewableenergy into the battery & discharge battery to supply
power to local load when renewable energy is not enough. BE3000SP is equipped with an LCD display and 4 buttons,
friendly human machine interaction system.More importantly BE3000SP is stable, safe, and reliable.
Fig. 1 BE3000SPschematic diagram
BE3000
SPB

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2. Safety Notes
Before installation, please make sure you read & understand this manual. BE3000SP strictly meets safety rules
of design and testing. During the installation, operation and maintenance, operators should abide by local safety
regulations. Improper operation may cause an electric shock or damage the equipment and properties.
2.1 Safety Notes
Electrical installation and maintenance must be carried out by competent electricians according to local
regulations.
BE3000SP mustonly be installedby qualified electrician, and onlythose who have appropriate accreditation,as
required by local authority.
Do NOT put explosives orflammable materials, e.g.gasoline, kerosene, oil, wood slab, cotton or rag close to
batteries /BE3000SP.
Disconnect DC (battery) & AC (grid& load) first, then wait at least 5 minutes (discharge capacitors) before
maintenance to prevent electric shock.
BE3000SP shall be disconnected completely (DC & AC) while being maintained.
BE3000SP can be very hot while working. Switch off BE3000SP & wait BE3000SP to cool down before
maintenance.
Keep children away from batteries & BE3000SP.
It’s not allowed to open the front cover of BE3000SP. This will void the product warranty.
BE3000SP damaged by improper installation/operation will not be covered by the product warranty.
2.2 Battery Installation and Maintenance Notes
The battery has been charged before being delivered and shall be prevented from short circuit during
transportation and installation.
The battery shall be placed in a well-ventilated place. Do not put the battery in an airtight or badly ventilated

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place or cabinet. This can be very harmful to battery performance & cycle life.
Keep the battery away from direct sunshine. Don’t put battery close to a furnace or fire to avoid battery
leak/explode.
The current capacity of power cables (from battery to inverter) should be at least 70A. Use short power cables
to avoid high voltage drop & power loss.
Use a multimeter to check the batter voltage & polarity beforeswitching on the batteries. Make sure
connections are correct according to this manual.
If you want to store the batteries without using them, they should be disconnected from BE3000SP, and kept in
a cool, dry, and ventilated environment.
Battery maintenance operators shall have the knowledge and technical skill for battery maintenance;
All batteries connected in parallel should be of the same model, and have same firmware version. This is a
design issue needs to be considered by designer/installer, particularly when replacing batteries or modifying an
existing energy storage system.
Warning: Do not disassemble or damage the battery. Its electrolyte can be toxic and damage your skin and eyes.
Warning: follow the following rules during battery installation/maintenance.
a) Take off your watch, ring, and other metal objects.
b)Only use tools with insulated handles.
c) Wear rubber gloves and shoes.
d) Do not put tools or metals above the battery.
e) Switch off BE3000SP &batteries before connecting / disconnecting battery terminals.
f) Battery positive / negative poles should be isolated from ground.

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3. Installation
3.1 Product Overview
BE3000SP is 100% strictlyinspected before package and delivery.It is forbidden to put BE3000SP upside down during
delivery.
Please check the product package and fittings carefully before installation.
Fig. 2 BE3000SP Overview

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3.2 Packing List
Inspect the package and fittings carefully before installation. You should have the following fittings:
Mounting Bracket×1
AC terminal×6
M5 screw×2
Battery terminal×2
M6 flat washer×8
Expansion Bolts×8
Terminal cap×4
CT terminal×2
Current Transformer×2
User Manual×1
Warranty card×1
Quality Certificate×1
Communication cable×1
Fig. 3 Accessories of BE3000SP
3.3 Installation Environment
Dry, clean and tidy,convenient for installation
Ambient temperature range:-25C ~60C
Relative humidity:0~100%(non-condensed)
BE3000SP shall be installed in a well-ventilated place.

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No flammable or explosive materials close to BE3000SP.
BE3000SP shall be connected to the electrical grid with an overvoltage categoryIII or category II.
Maximum altitude: 2000m.
3.4 Installation Tools
The following tools shall be prepared before installation:
No.
Tool
Model
Function
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Hammer drill
Recommend drill dia.6mm
Used to drill holes on the wall
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Screwdriver
wiring
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Wire stripper
Strip wire
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4mm Allen Key
Turn the screw to connect rear panel
with inverter
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Crimping tools
Used to crimp power cables
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Multi-meter
Used to check grounding
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Marker pen
Used to mark signs
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Measuring tape
Used to measure distances

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Level
Used to ensure that the rear panel is
properly installed
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ESD gloves
Operators wear
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Safety goggles
Operators wear
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Anti-dust respirator
Operators wear
3.5 Installation Position
BE3000SP should be vertically mounted (to ensure fast heat dissipation), please choose a position without direct
sunlight / snow accumulation to install BE3000SP.
Fig. 4 Installation Position of BE3000SP
3.6 Mount BE3000SP
Step 1: Put the mounting bracket properly on the wall, mark these 8 drill holes using a marker pen. Drill 8 holes (drill
bit 6mm)on the wall.
Step 2: Insert the expansion screw vertically into the hole, note the insertion depth. (not too shallow or too deep)
Step 3: Fix the mounting bracket on the wall using bolts & flat washers.

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Step 4: Put BE3000SP on the mounting bracket.
Step 5: Earth BE3000SP using the groundinghole on the heat sink.
Step 6: OPTIONAL: you can lock BE 3000SP
Step 5 Step 6

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4. Electrical Connection
Be aware of electric shock and chemical hazards!
Before connecting the battery, ensure the cable connectors have the correct polarity. Reversed polarity can
damage BE3000SP!
It’s recommended to install a rotary DC isolator(100A) between BE3000SP and batteries. Thus BE3000SP can be
securely disconnected during installation/maintenance.
It’s necessary to install a AC circuit breaker(25A) between BE3000SP and electrical grid.
It is very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for electrical connection.
Battery connection: AWG8 or AWG6 cable.
Grid &Load connection: AWG12 cable.
Make sure N wire is connected to PE wire while EPS (Emergency Power Supply) mode is enabled.
Fig. 5Wiring Schematic of Single Phase System
4.1 Battery Connection

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Fig. 6 Battery connection (Test batterywires polarity before connection)
Step 1: Loosen 4 screws (A) using a screwdriver (fig. 6);
Step 2: Remove the waterproof cover (B), loosen the cable gland (C), and then remove the stopper (G);
Step 3: Route the battery wires (F) through the cable gland, then connect battery wires using OT terminal (E);
Step 4: Fasten the waterproof cover using 4 screws.
4.2 CT / RS485 / NTC connection

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Fig. 7 Schematic Diagram (BE 3000SP: energy storage add-on to existing renewable system)
Step 1: Location of CTa: L wire of incoming mains. Location of CTpv: L wire of PV inverter’s output.
Step 2: Use network cable & terminal caps to extend CT wires.
Fig. 8 CT wire extension
CT wire
Extension cable(network cable)
BE 3000SP
Red
Orange/white orange / brown/white brown
CT+
Black
Green/white green / blue/white blue
CT-

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Fig. 9 CT / RS485 / NTC connection
Step 3: Loosen 4 screws (part A) using a screwdriver (fig. 9)
Step 4: Remove the waterproof cover (part B), loosen the cable gland (part C), then remove the stopper (part G)
Step 5: Route CT cable through the cable gland,connect CT cable to CT terminal, then insert CT terminal into
corresponding ports.
Step 6: one communication cable is provided in the BE3000SP accessory bag. One inverter end, one battery end.
Route the communication cable (inverter end) through the cable gland, insert the 4P4C connector to 485M/CAN
port.
485 communication
CAN communication
PYLONTECH US2000B
RS485 port
(firmware B63 or newer)
PYLONTECH US2000B
CAN port
(firmware B63 or newer)
BE3000SP
485M port
BE3000SP
CAN port

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Step 7: Connect NTC for lead acid batteries only:
Fig. 10 NTC connection
Step 7: fasten the waterproof cover using 4 screws.
4.3 Grid Connection
For most of the customers, please ONLY connect the GRID port.
Please leave LOAD port unconnected.
Unless you need the EPS (Emergency Power Supply) function.
Step 1: Loosen 4 screws (part A) using a screwdriver (fig. 11)
Step 2: Remove the waterproof cover (part B), loosen the cable gland (part C),
then remove the stopper (part G)
Step 3: Route a 3-core cable through GRID cable gland, then connect 3 wires to
corresponding terminal blocks. (BROWN –L, BLUE –N, YELLOW/GREEN –PE)
Step 4: Fasten the waterproof cover using 4 screws.
Fig. 11 Grid & Load connection

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4.4 Critical Load Connection (EPS function)
Critical load: in case of grid outage, BE3000SP will work in EPS (Emergency Power Supply) mode, discharge the
battery & supply power to critical load via LOAD port.
LOAD port is only for critical load connection. Please make sure you’ve purchased the AC contactor from Shenzhen
SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
The connection procedure of LOAD port is the same as grid connection (Fig. 11).
Fig. 12 AC contactor front view, top view, and connection
Fig. 13 Critical load connection (AC contactor: 2 NC, 2 NO)

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5. Indicator lights and buttons
5.1 Buttons:
press “Back” to the previous screen or enter the main interface;
press “Up” to the upper menu option or value plus 1;
press “Down”to the lowermenu option or value minus 1;
Press“OK”to select the current menu option or switch to the next digit.
5.2 Indicator lights:
Discharging status Light（Green）
Discharging light flashing: system check before discharging the battery
Discharging light ON: discharging the battery
Discharging light OFF: system is faulty (fault, or permanent)
Charging status Light（Green）
Charging light flashing: system check before charging the battery
Charging light ON:charging the battery
Charging light OFF: system is faulty (fault, or permanent)
Alarm light（Red）
Alarm light ON:system is faulty (fault, or permanent)

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5.3 Status of BE3000SP
Status of
BE3000SP
Discharging
Green Indicator light
Charging
Green Indicator light
Alarm
Red Indicator light
Discharge
ON
Charge
ON
Standby
Flashing
Flashing
EPS state
ON
ON
Fault
ON