CanadianSolar EP Cube Series User manual

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CONTENTS
MANUAL DESCRIPTION
• About This Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• General Description -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Abbreviated Terms ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• General Notice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Emergency Procedures ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
• EP Cube Description --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Typical System Topology -------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Operation Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• EP Cube Compatibility -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
• Use EP Cube ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• General Operation And Care -----------------------------------------------------------------------
• Product Update -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Internet Connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Disposal Instruction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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MANUAL DESCRIPTION
About This Manual
General Description
Abbreviated Terms
Thank you very much for choosing the EP Cube product series. We sincerely believe
that EP Cube will optimize your home energy, and also look forward to your feedback
on the performance of the product for improvement and better service.
This manual contains the product information, instructions for use and care, safety
instructions, service and storage instructions, etc..
EP Cube can only be used under conditions provided in the manual and any
applicable local standards, laws and regulations. Any other use may cause personal
injury and property damage.
The illustrations and images provided in this manual are for demonstrartion
purposes only. Actual product details may vary slightly in appearance on the
installation site. Eternalplanet Energy Co., Ltd (“EP”) has the right to final interpretation
for all the related details of the product.
The product shall be used in a situation conforming to the design specifications.
Otherwise, it may cause product failure, resulting in abnormal product function or
component damage. Personal safety accidents and property loss are not within
the scope of product quality assurance.
This manual and other product-related documents are an integral part of the
product and need to be properly kept for the on-site installation personnel and
relevant technical personnel to review it further.
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EV Electric Vehicle
PV Photovoltaic
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Notice
DANGER
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for
following Models:
Smart Gateway: SG NA200G and SG NA200W;
Hybrid Inverter: HNA7G, HNA7W, HNA7G.TT, HNA7W_TT, HNA7G_AT and HNA7W_AT;
These instruction must be followed during installation and maintenance of the EP
Cube system.
For personal protection and safety, please read this part carefully and strictly comply
with its contents, during enitire installation and use of the product. EP is not liable for
any losses caused by the violation of instructions provided in this manual.
This part contains the following symbols with important information for safety use.
DANGER: Indicates a situation which if not avoided, can lead to death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a situation in which attention is necessary to avoid potential
injury or property damage.
EP Cube products are equipped with batteries that are heavy! Use of lifting
equipment is recommended. Do not stack the unpacked products to avoid the
irreversible damage.
It is prohibited to touch the internal components of EP Cube when it's running.
Ensure that the power switch and the breaker of EP Cube are always off prior to all
installation, replacement, and maintenance processes.
Do not attempt to open, disassemble, tamper with, or modify EP Cube.
Do not squeeze, impact or puncture the battery, to avoid unnecessary damage and
loss.
Do not operate EP Cube outside of the specified conditions and requirements, or
stand, lean on, or sit on the product.
Do not place the EP Cube or its components in water or other liquids or expose EP
Cube to flammable gases or other corrosive substances.
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WARNING: Hot surface! To reduce the risk of burns. Do not touch!

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In case of a fire
Turn off Grid Circuit Breaker.
Turn off the PV connection.
Turn off EP Cube. (Refer to Page 11)
Acceptable fire extinguisher types are carbon dioxide-based fire extinguishers,
standard ABC fire extinguishers, and dry chemical fire extinguishers.
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In case of flooding
Stay out of the water if any part of the Battery Module, Hybrid Inverter, or wiring is
submerged.
Turn off EP Cube. (Refer to Page 11)
If possible, protect the system by finding and stopping the source of the water and
pumping water away.
If the EP Cube service team has confirmed that it is safe to re-energize, let the area
dry completely before use.
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In case of an unusual smell or smoke from EP Cube
Turn off the Grid Circuit Breaker.
Turn off the PV switches.
Turn off EP Cube. (Refer to Page 11).
Clear the area around the Hybrid and Smart Gateway.
Ventilate the room.
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In case of EP Cube making unusual noises
Turn off the Grid Circuit Breaker.
Turn off the PV switches.
Turn off EP Cube. (Refer to Page 11).
Ensure that ventilation fan area is clear.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
The transportation, installation, and commissioning of the EP Cube must be carried
out under the specified conditions. Do not expose EP Cube outside these specified
conditions.
EP Cube can only be installed, repaired, replaced, and maintained by licensed
authorized personnel for safety and warranty purposes. Personnel must wear protective
equipment during any operations.
Do not place foreign objects on top of the product or insert them anywhere in the
product. Make sure there is enough space on top of EP Cube for ventilation.
Do not stack battery modules more than the specified quantity or reverse the polarity
of the battery.
Be careful to protect EP Cube from impact when installing EP Cube in a garage or near
vehicles.
Operating or placing in high temperatures, and near heating equipment or sources of
extreme heat will cause the battery modules to be thermally unstable, thereby exceeding
the thermal runaway point of its material and potentially causing a fire.
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Emergency Procedures
If any fault is found that may cause personal injury or product damage, the operation
shall be terminated immediately, and effective protective measures shall be taken.
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Notify all people who might be affected and ensure that they are able to evacuate the area.
Immediately contact the fire department or other relevant emergency response team.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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B. Hybrid (subject to actual product)
9.25’’
Power Button
Side Cover
LED Indicator
Ventilation Fan Area
23.62’’
48.03’’
Hybrid Inverter
Battery Modules
Base
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
23.62’’
23.62’’
7.09’’
Smart Gateway Power Button
A. Smart Gateway (subject to actual product)
EP Cube Description
The EP Cube system consists of two standard components: the Hybrid and Smart Gateway.
Hybrid is an integrated battery storage product which includes both Battery Modules and
Hybrid Inverter.
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EP Cube has three different operation modes: Self-Consumption, Backup and Time
Of Use. The owner can select a desired operation mode for daily use according to
the description shown in the chart below.
DescriptionsOperation Modes
Self-Consumption
Backup
Time Of Use
Store surplus solar energy in the battery modules, and manage it to
discharge to support load when solar power is not enough.
Owner can select the backup mode on app to force charge battery
modules as home backup energy.
Owner can set peak time and off-peak time on app based on local utility
Time Of Use billing mechanism, to save on electric bill.
Operation Mode
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
EP Cube supports 2 types of system topology, Whole home backup and partial home
backup.
A. Whole Home Backup
Typical System Topology
In whole home backup system topology, EP Cube acts as power system stewards to
fully manage and optimize the owner's entire home power supply according to the
owner's setup/setting. All home appliances can be powered by EP Cube when a grid
power outage occurs in the whole home backup topology.
B. Partial Home Backup
In partial home backup system topology EP Cube acts as an auxiliary stewards of the
power system to manage and optimize the power supply for part of the owner's home
loads. Only the backup loads will be powered when a grid power outage occurs in
partial- home backup topology.
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
Solar Hybrid Smart Gateway Electric Panel Grid
Backup Loads
Non-Backup Loads
EP Cube design is modular and supports flexible expansion. Up to 6 units Hybrid can
be connected in parallel to support power demand. The diagram below indicates that
the extend ports in Smart Gateway are used.
EP Cube Compatibility
Option 1: No divices connect to extend ports.
Smart GatewayHybrid * 6units
Extend port 1
Extend port 2
Solar Hybrid Smart Gateway Electric Panel Grid
Backup Loads

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On the condition that: EP Cube be energized. (Refer to item D).
Use EP Cube
A. EP Cube App
The owner will be able to monitor power flow and system performance via the app.
Download the App for iOS and Android from app store.
Turn on the Hybrid by pressing down the button on the right side.
Turn on the Smart Gateway by pressing down the button on the bottom.
(EP cube can not be turned on during the grid outage)
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B. Turn On EP Cube
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Note: Hardware integration is completed. Software is being updated, once completed
this feature will be avaialble.
If a product owner wants to extend the EP Cube system, please contact EP Cube
authorized partner or Customer Service Center for support.
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
Option 3: Generator, Solar Inverter, or EV Charger connect to extend port 1. Solar Inverter
or EV Charger connect to extend port 2.
Hybrid * 6units Generator
Solar Inverter EV Charger
Solar Inverter
OR OR
Option 2: Generator, Solar Inverter, or EV Charger connect to extend port 1.
Hybrid * 6units
OR
Generator Solar Inverter
OR
EV Charger
Extend port 1
Extend port 2
Smart Gateway
Smart Gateway
OR
EV Charger
Extend port 1
Extend port 2

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Turn off Grid Circuit Breaker.
Turn on PV Switches.
Turn on Hybrid Circuit Breaker in the Smart Gateway.
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D. Energize EP Cube System
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
LED Indicators: EP Cube has three operational states shown in the below table.
LED IndicatorState
Solid
Flash
Quick flash
Normal
Alarm
Fault
Turn off Hybrid by pressing to release the button.
Turn off Smart Gateway by pressing to release the button.
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C. Turn Off EP Cube
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
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OFF
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OFF
E. De-energize EP Cube System
Turn off EP Cube. (Refer to Page 11)
Turn off Hybrid circuit breaker in the Smart Gateway.
Turn off PV Switches.
Turn off Grid Circuit Breaker.
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Please use a lint-free cloth or vacuum to remove dust and stains on enclosure of
the product. The use of organic solvents, corrosive liquids, etc. is prohibited.
(Contact the EP Cube service team if the product is malfunctioning.)
If an owner needs to leave for a period of time exceeding 30 days, please ensure that:
EP Cube has a dry and clean environment at an ambient temperature of
32℉-95℉ ( 0 ℃-35 ℃ ) to protect batteries.
Ensure the last charge under 30%-50% SOC (state of charge), and switch off
Hybrid to avoid the battery being completely discharged.
Charging the batteries once every 6 months to ensure that the batteries will work
normally.
General Operation And Care
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A. Care And Notice
Ensure that there is nothing leaning on, stacked on top, or hanging from EP Cube
or from wires or conduit leading to EP Cube.
Ensure that bracket on the wall is stable. Contact the EP Cube service team if it is
loose, detaching or coming off.
Ensure that EP Cube internet connection works and system updates are in the
latest version.
Ensure that ventilation fan area is clear.
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B. Visual Inspection
C. Cleaning
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
Do not disconnect it without the supervision of the EP authorized service team.
Do not disconnect the fuse during normal operation!
Only disconnect for maintenance once product is powered off.
F. Disconnect the fuse (for maintenance only)
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Product Update
Internet Connection
Updating the firmware to optimize EP Cube performance is of primary importance.
Enable the OTA (Over-the-Air Technology) function on the network page of the
mobile app. Then your porduct will be updated automatically whenever there is a
new firmware available.
EP Cube connects to the internet through home WIFI (2.4G).
Cellular (4G) is available only as a backup connection when WIFI is lost.
When offline:
Input the latest WIFI password using EP Cube app configuration page.
Confirm that the 4G SIM card is connected well and activated.
Disposal Instruction
The EP Cube product is an electronic product, please do not throw it in the garbage or
send to a local landfill! Proper disposal of the batteries is required. Refer to your local
codes for disposal requirements.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
Warranty
Check the Limited Warranty is activated within 45days from the product installation
date. If a customer does not check and the warranty is not registered, the customer may
fail to claim the Limited Warranty.
Check the Limited Warranty status on the portal: www.eternalplanetenergy.com
Click steps: Top menu >> Support >> Warranty >> Input Smart Gateway SN (written on
the Smart Gateway label) >> Warranty Period (10 years).
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