BYD Battery-Box Premium HV Combiner Box User manual

Battery-Box Premium
HV Combiner Box
Installation Manual
Model: CBH-40A
V1.1
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This document does not replace and is not intended to replace any local, state, provincial, federal, or
national laws, regulations, or codes applicable to the installation, electrical safety, and use of the
battery system. BYD Smart Device Hungary Kft. assumes no responsibility for the compliance or
noncompliance with such laws or codes in connection with the installation of the battery system.
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Content
Legal Provisions................................................................................................................................................................2
1. Information on this Document ............................................................................................................................5
1.1. Validity ...........................................................................................................................................................5
1.2. Target Group................................................................................................................................................5
1.3. Symbols .........................................................................................................................................................5
2. Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1. Intended Use................................................................................................................................................6
2.2. Instructions and Warnings........................................................................................................................6
2.3. Position and securing ................................................................................................................................6
2.4. Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................................6
3. Scope of delivery.....................................................................................................................................................8
4. Product Description................................................................................................................................................9
4.1. Circuit Diagram............................................................................................................................................9
4.2. Type Label.....................................................................................................................................................9
4.3. Symbols on the Type Label.................................................................................................................... 10
5. Assembly...................................................................................................................................................................11
5.1. Wall Mounting............................................................................................................................................11
5.1.1. Selecting the Mounting Location..............................................................................................11
5.1.2. Mounting the Combiner Box .....................................................................................................11
6. Electrical Connection............................................................................................................................................ 13
6.1. Connection Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 13
6.1.1. Preliminary Checks....................................................................................................................... 13
6.1.2. Safety during Electrical Connection ........................................................................................14
6.2. Inserting the Cables into the Switch Cabinet....................................................................................14
6.2.1. Bottom view of Combiner Box with cable glands ...............................................................14
6.2.2. Overview of the Connection Area ........................................................................................... 15
6.3. Leading the Cables through the Cable Glands with sealing Gasket........................................... 15
6.4. Connecting the DC Cables..................................................................................................................... 16
6.5. Connecting the Grounding Cable ........................................................................................................ 17
7. Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1. Periodic Maintenance.............................................................................................................................. 18
7.2. Extraordinary Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 18
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8. Decommissioning.................................................................................................................................................. 19
8.1. Disassembling the Combiner Box ........................................................................................................ 19
8.2. Disposing of the Combiner Box............................................................................................................ 19
9. Technical Data....................................................................................................................................................... 20
10. Contact Information .................................................................................................................................... 22
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1. Information on this Document
1.1. Validity
This document is valid for the Battery-Box Premium HV Combiner Box CBH-40A.
1.2. Target Group
The instructions in this document may only be performed by qualified persons who must have the
following skills:
•Knowledge of how batteries work and are operated
•Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
•Knowledge of, and adherence to the locally applicable connection requirements, standards, and
directives
•Knowledge of, and adherence to this document and the associated system documentation,
including all safety instructions
•Training in dealing with the hazards associated with the installation and operation of electrical
equipment and batteries
•Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment
Failure to do so will make any manufacturer's warranty, guarantee or liability null, and void unless
you can prove that the damage was not due to non-compliance.
1.3. Symbols
Symbol
Explanation
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage
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2. Safety
2.1. Intended Use
2.2. Instructions and Warnings
Failure to follow these instructions may have serious consequences, such as the destruction of the
device, personal injury or death due to electric shock. Therefore, the following safety instructions
must be read and understood prior to installation and use of the Combiner Box. For any clarifications
or additional information, contact the BYD local service.
Symbol
Explanation
Once the product has been removed from its original packaging, visually
inspect for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is
found, contact the distributor or manufacturer.
This product must only be used for the purpose for which it has been
designed. Any other use is considered improper and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer is not liable for possible damage caused by improper,
incorrect or unreasonable use
BYD holds itself responsible only for the product in its original
configuration. BYD declines all responsibility for consequences deriving
from non-original spare parts.
Any intervention that alters the structure or the operating cycle of the product
must be carried out or authorized by BYD Smart Device Hungary Kft.
This manual is an integral and essential part of the product. Carefully read
the recommendations contained in it since they provide important
information on safe use and maintenance.
BYD may make technical changes in this manual and to the product at any
time without notice. In case of typing errors or other types of errors, the
corrections will be included in the new versions of the manual.
2.3. Position and securing
Failure to follow these instructions may have serious consequences, such as the destruction of the
device, personal injury or death due to electric shock. Therefore, the following safety instructions
must be read and understood prior to installation and use of the Combiner Box. For any clarifications
or additional information, contact BYD local service.
Symbol
Explanation
If positioning in a closed environment, make sure the area is ventilated and
allows regular recirculation of air. If installing in an open environment,
position the enclosure in an area that is constantly shaded and protected
from exposure to direct sunlight. These measures are important for
preventing unnecessary and excessive overheating, which prolonged in
time impairs the duration and operation of parts inserted inside.
Make sure the wall where the enclosure is to be mounted is suitable to
support the weight. The weight is around 13 kg.
2.4. Safety Precautions
This section contains safety precautions that must be observed at all times when working on or with
the product. To prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of
the product, read this section carefully and follow all safety precautions at all times.
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Danger to life from electric shock due to live voltage
High voltages are present in the live components of the Combiner Box. Touching live components results in
death or serious injury due to electric shock.
• Wear personal protective equipment when working on the Combiner Box.
• Do not touch live components.
• Before performing any work, always disconnect the Combiner Box from voltage sources unless supply
voltage is absolutely necessary.
• Ensure that the device cannot be reconnected.
• Ensure that no voltage is present.
• Ground and short-circuit.
• Cover or isolate any adjacent live components. Protective covers must always be mounted.
Danger to life from electric shock due to live DC cables
Touching live DC cables from batteries or an inverter results in death or serious injury.
• Prior to connecting the DC cables, ensure that the DC cables are voltage-free.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment when working on the Combiner Box.
Danger to life from electric shock if the Combiner Box is damaged
If the Combiner Box is damaged, dangerous situations may arise during operation that results in death or
serious injury from electric shock.
•Only use the Combiner Box when it is in a technically faultless condition and safe to operate.
•Regularly check the Combiner Box for visual damage.
•Make sure that all external safety equipment is freely accessible at all times.
•Make sure that all safety equipment is in good working order.
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3. Scope of delivery
Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact your
distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged.
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4. Product Description
4.1. Circuit Diagram
The CBH-40A Combiner Box is a BYD battery system junction box to an inverter. Up to three battery
towers could be connected in parallel with this Combiner Box.
Figure 2 Block circuit diagram of the CBH-40A Combiner Box
“1-B+”, “1-B-“and “PE 1“in the diagram above mean the positive power cable, negative power cable,
and grounding cable from the battery tower Number 1.
4.2. Type Label
There is one type label attached to the Combiner Box.
The type label is located on the left upside of the Combiner Box.
You will find the following information on the type label:
•Manufacturer
•Device type
•Serial number
•Device-specific characteristics
•Production date
You will require the information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking
customer support from the BYD local service. The type label must remain permanently attached to
the product.
Production date: Year Month Day
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4.3. Symbols on the Type Label
Symbol
Explanation
Beware of electrical voltage.
WEEE designation
Do not dispose of the system together with the household waste but in
accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste applicable at
the installation site.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
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