Energy GBL5.8K3 User manual

About this manual
This manual is intended for the GSMARTE GBL5.8K3 Energy Storage battery, but
the hybrid inverter and any other equipment is not included. The GSMARTE hot line
+
（0086）
-400-101-8585 and https://www.gsmarte.com/ are both available if you want to
get additional information.
Statement
Compliant to Best Practice Guide for Battery Storage Equipment—Electrical Safety
Requirements- version 1- Pre-assembled integrated battery energy storage system
equipment – Method 1 mandatory requirements and Optional requirements – a), c), e),
f), g), h), i), j), k), l), m), n), o), p), q).

Contents
About this manual....................................................................................................................... II
Statement.....................................................................................................................................II
1. Safety introduction............................................................................................................. - 1 -
1.1 Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................... - 1 -
1.2 Warnings in this Document.......................................................................................... - 1 -
1.3 Battery handing guide...................................................................................................- 1 -
1.4 Response to emergency situations................................................................................- 2 -
1.4.1 Leaking batteries....................................................................................................- 2 -
1.4.2 Fire.........................................................................................................................- 2 -
1.4.3 Wet battery............................................................................................................ - 2 -
1.4.4 Damaged battery....................................................................................................- 2 -
1.5 Installers........................................................................................................................- 3 -
1.6 Scrap battery................................................................................................................. - 3 -
1.7 Contact information......................................................................................................- 3 -
2. Product Introduction........................................................................................................... - 4 -
2.1 Technical data...............................................................................................................- 4 -
2.2 Exploded views of battery............................................................................................ - 5 -
2.3 Indicator and ports........................................................................................................ - 5 -
2.3.1 Indicator.................................................................................................................- 5 -
2.3.2 Ports....................................................................................................................... - 6 -
2.4 Communication interface plat（DVC-A2voltage）....................................................- 7 -
2.5 How it works................................................................................................................ - 8 -
2.6 Feature.......................................................................................................................... - 8 -
3. Guidance for disconnection of batteries during shipment.................................................. - 8 -
4.Installation Prerequisites......................................................................................................- 9 -
4.1 Installation location...................................................................................................... - 9 -
4.2 Installation clearance.................................................................................................. - 10 -
4.3 Installation process..................................................................................................... - 10 -

4.4 Installation materials...................................................................................................- 11 -
4.5 Tools........................................................................................................................... - 12 -
4.6 Safety instruments...................................................................................................... - 12 -
4.7 Making network cable................................................................................................ - 12 -
4.8 Storage........................................................................................................................ - 12 -
5. Battery Installation........................................................................................................... - 13 -
5.1 Unpacking...................................................................................................................- 13 -
5.2 Package items............................................................................................................. - 14 -
5.3 Checks before installation.......................................................................................... - 15 -
5.4 Installation the battery................................................................................................ - 15 -
5.5 Cable connections.......................................................................................................- 18 -
5.5.1 Connect the communication cable from inverter................................................ - 18 -
5.5.2 Connecting the power cables for battery............................................................. - 18 -
5.6 Parallel connection..................................................................................................... - 19 -
5.6.1 Communication cable connect between batteries................................................- 19 -
5.6.2 Power cables connect between batteries..............................................................- 20 -
6. Configuration....................................................................................................................- 21 -
6.1 Configure device WIFI...............................................................................................- 21 -
6.2 Register your account................................................................................................. - 23 -
6.3 Setting for communication interface.......................................................................... - 24 -
6.4 Settings for CAN /485 bus pins..................................................................................- 27 -
7.Commissioning..................................................................................................................- 27 -
7.1 Commissioning battery...............................................................................................- 27 -
7.2 Power on strategy....................................................................................................... - 28 -
7.3 Shutting down battery.................................................................................................- 28 -
8. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................- 28 -
9. Maintenance......................................................................................................................- 29 -
10. Appendix- RED Declaration.......................................................................................... - 31 -

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1. Safety introduction
1.1 Important Safety Instructions
This manual contains important instructions for:
GBL5.8K3 Energy Storage product and this manual must be followed when installing
and using this product.
The product is designed and tested in accordance with international safety
requirements IEC 60364, but as with all electrical and electronic equipment, certain
precautions must be observed when installing and/or operating the product. To reduce
the risk of personal injury and ensure the safe installation and operation of the product,
you must carefully read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings in this
manual.
1.2 Warnings in this Document
A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel. It calls attention to a
procedure or practice, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
damage to or destruction of part or all of the GSMARTE equipment and/or other
equipment connected to the GSMARTE equipment or personal injury.
Symbol
Description
Caution, risk of electric shock
Heavy enough may cause severe injure
Keep the battery away from open flame or ignition sources
Keep the battery away from children
Do not dispose of the product with household waste
Recycling
Read this manual before installation and operation
For safety reasons, installers are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the
contents of this manual and all warnings before performing installation.
1.3 Battery handing guide
- Use the battery pack only as directed.
- If the battery defective, appears cracked, broken or otherwise damaged, or fails to
operate, contract the GSMARTE hot line immediately.
- Do not attempt to open, disassemble, repair, tamper with, or modify the battery.
The battery pack is not user serviceable.
- To protect the battery and its components from damage when transporting, handle
with care.

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- Do not subject it to any strong force.
- Do not insert foreign objects into any part of the battery pack.
- Do not use cleaning solvents to clean the battery.
- The battery shall not be connected directly to SELV circuit.
1.4 Response to emergency situations
The GSMARTE battery is designed with multiple safety strategies to prevent hazards
resulting from failures. However, GSMARTE cannot guarantee their absolute safety
for uncertain situations.
1.4.1 Leaking batteries
If the battery pack leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas.
Electrolyte is corrosive and contact may cause skin irritation and chemical burns. If
one is exposed to the leaked substance, do these actions:
Inhalation: Evacuate the contaminated area, and seek medical attention immediately.
Eyes contact: Rinse eyes with flowing water for 15 minutes, and seek medical
attention immediately.
Skin contact: Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water, and seek
medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting as soon as possible, and seek medical attention
immediately.
1.4.2 Fire
In case of a fire, make sure that an ABC or carbon dioxide extinguisher is nearby and
does not use water to extinguish the fire.
WARNING
The battery pack may catch fire when heated above 150°C.
If a fire breaks out where the battery is installed, do these actions:
1. Extinguish the fire before the battery catches fire.
2. If the battery has caught fire, do not try to extinguish the fire. Evacuate people
immediately.
WARNING
If the battery catches fire, it will produce poisonous gases. Do not
approach.
1.4.3 Wet battery
If the battery is wet or submerged in water, do not try to access it. Contact
GSMARTE hot line or your distributor for technical assistance.
1.4.4 Damaged battery
If the battery damaged, please contract GSMARTE hot line or your distributor for
help as soon as possible, because damaged battery is dangerous and must be handled
with extreme caution. Damaged battery is not suit for use and may pose a danger to
people or property. If the battery seems to be damaged, return it to GSMARTE or
your distributor.

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CAUTION
Damaged battery might export electrolyte or flammable gas, so contact
GSMARTE for advice and information immediately we will deal with it
within 48h.
1.5 Installers
GSMARTE Energy Storage battery is suggested installing by skilled worker or
electrician. A skilled worker is defined as a people who had been trained and qualified
electrician or had all of the following skills and experience:
- Knowledge of the functional principles and operation of on-grid Energy Storage
systems.
- Knowledge of the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical
devices and acceptable mitigation methods.
- Knowledge of the installation of electrical devices
- Knowledge of and adherence to this manual and all safety precautions and best
practices.
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1.6 Scrap battery
For scrap battery(-ies), please treat with local laws or regulations to recycle or scrap.
1.7 Contact information
Use the contacts below for technical assistance. This phone numbers is available only
during business hours on weekdays.
China
Australia
Phone
number
+[phone]-8585
Phone
number
[phone]
Address
No.23 Xingke Middle
Road,Meilin
Street,Ninghai
County,Ningbo
City,Zhejiang
Province,China
Address
Unit 35,15Ricketts Road.Mount
Waverley,Victoria,3149,Australia
Importer(EUR)
Phone number
[phone]
Address
Neumeyerstr. 28-34,90411 Nürnberg│Germany
E-mail:[email protected];[email protected]

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2. Product Introduction
2.1 Technical data
Model
GBL5.8K3
Total Energy*
5.8kWh
Usable Energy(DC)*
5.3kWh
Nominal Charge/Discharge Power
2.75kW
Peak Power(Only discharge)
7kW for 5seconds
Constant Current(Only discharge)
100A
Voltage
42-54Vd.c
Nominal Voltage
48Vd.c
Nominal Current
57A
Max. Charge Voltage
54.0V
Recommended Peukert Setting(Off-grid)
1.05
Max. Recommended DOD (Off-grid)
90%
Operating Condition
Indoor or outdoor
Operating Temperature
From -10~50℃
Dimension(L*W*H)
650*480*258 mm
Max. Transmission Power
<20dBm
Weight
70kg
Humidity
4-100%
Pollution Degree
3
Over Voltage Category
II
Cooling Type
Natural cooling
Case Material
Metal
Color
White
Installation
Mounting/Free Standing
IP rating
IP 65
Protective Class
I
Max. Number of Parallel Connection
4
Warranty
10 years battery warranty
Life Span
>15 years
Communication
CAN/ RS485
Protection Mode
Triple hardware protection
Battery Protection
Over-current/Over-voltage/Short circuit/
Safety
Cell UL 1973
Pack TUV(IEC 62619, IEC 62040-1)
Hazardous Material Classification
9
Transportation
UN 38.3
Max. Charge Power
2.75kW
Max. Discharge Power
2.75kW
Max. Charge Current
57A
Max. Discharge Current
57A

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Fault Current
Charge 100A>3s,Disharge 135A>3s,
WIFI Frequency Range
2400MHz-2483MHz
Testing conditions based on temperature 25℃ at the beginning of life.
*Total Energy/Usable Energy measured under specific conditions from GSMARTE 0.2C CC-CV
2.2 Exploded views of battery
2.3 Indicator and ports
2.3.1 Indicator
There are four LED indicators on the front of the battery to show its operating status.
Table 2-1 Designations on the battery
Item
Designation
Definition
1
Fault
Battery no power output or input

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2
Discharge
Battery is charging
3
Charge
Battery is discharging
4
Standby
Battery is in a warning state, see troubleshooting in Chapter 6
2.3.2 Ports
2.3.2.1 The left side of power cable connectors and communication cable
1 Handle
2 Power cable sockets
3. CAN/485
2.3.2.2 The right side of power cable connectors and communication cable

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1. Handle
2. Power cable sockets
3. CAN/485
4. DIP Switch
5. Power ON/OFF
6. WIFI Sticker
2.4 Communication interface plat（DVC-A2voltage）
J2
Communication interface for battery or master battery with Inverter
J3&J4
Communication interfaces for batteries between parallel connected batteries
SW1&SW2&SW3
DIP switches for CAN and RS485, see part 6.2
SW4
DIP switch select for CAN or RS485
SW7
DIP switch select for master and slave battery, see part 6.1
SW8
DIP switch to select default protocol type, 0002is the default configuration

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2.5 How it works
2.6 Feature
The GSMARTE Energy Storage battery has following features:
-Energy storage unit: This battery is suit for photovoltaic system compatibility.
-Battery management system (BMS): The battery built-in BMS monitors its
operation and prevents the battery from operating outside design limitations.
-Monitor: The battery BMS built-in with WIFI module, the battery running
information could be seeing in mobile phone and computer.
-Expandability: The battery capacity can be increased by adding another battery.
See part 5.6 Parallel connection on page 20.
3. Guidance for disconnection of batteries during shipment
3.1 GSMARTE GBL5.8K3 is not suit for air transport.
3.2 Cartons that have been crushed, punctured, or torn in such a way that contents are
revealed shall be set aside in an isolated area and inspected by a skilled person. If
the package is deemed to be not shippable, the contents shall be promptly
collected, segregated, and either the consignor or consignee contacted.
3.3 An additional 125A DC breaker of GSMARTE GBL5.8K3 battery is necessary. It
should be connected by skilled installer before use
3.4 A precautionary label had been affixed to the shipping carton to alert individuals
as to the battery within the package have been disconnected; otherwise, the battery
should not be transported.
3.5 We have conducted comprehensive tests to ensure the equipment they distribute

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around the world is safe for shipping transport. These products shall be handled
with care and immediately inspected if visibly damaged. If the cartoon visibly
damaged, please contract with GSMARTE hot line to confirm whether the battery
could be used safely or not.
4.Installation Prerequisites
4.1 Installation location
Make sure that the installation location meets the following conditions:
- The building is designed to withstand earthquakes.
- Far away from the sea to avoid salt water and humidity.
- The floor is flat and level.
- No flammable or explosive materials nearby.
- Optimal ambient temperature is between 15℃and 30°C.
- Temperature and humidity stays at a constant level.
- Minimal dust and dirt in the area.
- No corrosive gases present, including ammonia and acid vapor.
The GSMARTE battery is rated at IP65, so the battery could be installed outdoors as
well as indoors.
But if installed outdoors, do not allow the battery to be exposed to direct sunlight or
moisture.
If the ambient temperature is outside the operating range, battery will protect itself by
shutting down. The battery optimal operate temperature is 15°C to 30°C. Frequent

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exposure to severe operating condition would exacerbate the performance and lifetime
of the battery.
4.2 Installation clearance
4.3 Installation process
The battery should be installed according to the following flow chart. The detail
installation process described in chapter 4 Install process.

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4.4 Installation materials
Following installation materials should be prepared by installers.
- Power cable
- Data cable
- Ground wire
- RJ45 plug
- Bipolar external isolator (must be installed), when two or more battery systems in
parallel, each of them shall have a bipolar isolator.
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NOTICE
Make sure the cross-sectional area of charging cables is 25 to 35 mm2.
NOTICE
A bipolar breaker between GBL5.8K3 battery and inverter was required
to install, and the breaker’s min. current should be over 125A or
following with local regulations.

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4.5 Tools
To install the battery pack, those following tools are required:
Phillips screwdriver
Torque wrench
Cable crimper
Wire clamp
Voltmeter
Tape measure
Drill
Flat-head screwdriver
In order to protect operator and installer’s safety, please select and use suitable tools
and measuring instruments that are certified for precision and accuracy.
4.6 Safety instruments
When dealing with the battery, following safety gears should be equipped. Installers
must meet the relevant requirements of IEC 60364 or the domestic legislation and
other relevant international standards.
Insulated glove
Safety goggles
Safety shoes
4.7 Making network cable
The network cable between GSMARTE battery and inverter should be made like that
diagram. If available, use a LAN cable tester to see whether the cable is faulty.
4.8 Storage
If the battery is not to be installed immediately, or removed from operation and needs
to be stored for a long period, please choose an appropriate location to store it.
Instructions for storage are:
- Do not stack more than four battery boxes.
- The temperature of battery stored recommended in the range of -20°C to 45°C.
- Do not expose to water
The battery box should be upright as shown in the following figure and not stacked
upside down when storing the battery box.

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If the battery needs to be stored over 3 months, the main breaker of battery suggests
be disconnecting. Otherwise, the battery would discharge at a minimum rate and
capacity degrades depended on storage time, the battery self-consumption less than
5w. And, if the battery stored over 6 months, it is suggested to connect the battery
with inverter and commission the system.
5. Battery Installation
5.1 Unpacking
WARNING
The battery is 69kg and it is too heavy for one to carry. Make sure that
two or more persons are available.
1. Cut the packing belt and remove the
packing box top cover.

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2. Take out the battery.
3. Pull out the battery pack and stand it
upright. Check if the battery pack is
damaged.
5.2 Package items
These items are included in the package.
Battery*1
Bracket*1
Screw anchors M6*4
Screws M5*2
Battery link*2
Waterproof terminal*1
Data cable*1

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5.3 Checks before installation
There are a few things to check before installing the battery to ensure that it has no
defects.
Check item : Check the battery voltage.
WARNING
If this checking process is executed for any reason after the battery is
fully installed, make sure that the inverter is turned off or break the
connection between battery and inverter while checking the battery.
Press and hold the Power ON/OFF button for
about 4s and then release it after the two LED
lights on, measure the voltage at the terminal
interface with a voltmeter. If the voltage is
lower than 48 V, do not use the battery and
contact GSMART hot line 4001018585 or your
distributor.
5.4 Installation the battery
To prevent the battery from moving, make sure the battery fixed to a wall.
NOTICE
The symbol located on the back cover plate, and the earth wire between
battery and inverter is not compulsive but recommended.

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1. Determine bracket mounting place to be fixed
using the bracket.
2. Drill holes in the wall for the M6 (0.25 in)
screw anchors, and the hole depth should be
at least 50 mm.
3. Drive the screw anchors through the
mounting bracket into the holes.
4. Tighten the screws to a torque of 2.5 N·m.
5. Fasten the mounting beam to battery.
NOTICE
If the battery is installed above the floor or on a platform, make sure that
the wall or platform is capable of supporting the battery’s weight.