GivEnergy Giv-Bat8.2 User manual

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8.2kWh LiFePO4Battery
Installation and User Manual
For Photovoltaic Systems

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Note
The information included in this document is accurate at the time of publication.
However, the product is subject to change without prior notice.
For Australian customers and consumers, the installation of this units should adhere to
the requirements of AS 5139 Electrical Installations –Safety of Battery Systems for use
with Power Conversion Equipment.

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Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Technical Specifications .........................................................................................................................5
1.2 Inverter Compatibility with the Giv-Bat8.2............................................................................................5
1.3 Packing List.............................................................................................................................................6
1.4 General Battery Information..................................................................................................................7
2. Installation ......................................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Wall Mount Installation .........................................................................................................................8
2.2 Precautions: During installation and connection of the battery to the inverter ................................ 10
2.3 Connecting the Battery to the Inverter............................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Battery +/- cable (DC connection) .................................................................................................. 11
2.3.2 BMS - RS 485 Communication ........................................................................................................ 12
2.4 Grounding connection......................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Connecting Multiple Batteries to the Inverter.................................................................................... 15
2.6 Battery start up/shut down procedure............................................................................................... 17
2.6.1 Turning on the battery.................................................................................................................... 17
2.6.2 Turning off the battery ................................................................................................................... 17
2.7 LED indicators...................................................................................................................................... 18
2.8 Check the running state of the battery............................................................................................... 19
2.9 Monitoring Features ........................................................................................................................... 20
2.10 Configuring the Wifi ............................................................................................................................ 20
2.1–The Communications Device......................................................................................................................... 20
2.1.1–Configuring the WiFi Module ..................................................................................................................... 21
2.1.2–Powering the WiFi Module..................................................................................................................... 21
2.1.3- Connecting to the WiFi Module using your Computer............................................................................ 22
2.1.4- Connecting the WiFi Module to the Internet.......................................................................................... 23
2.1.5- Changing the security settings on the WiFi Module................................................................................ 24
2.1.6- Checking the WiFi Dongle is connected to the internet.......................................................................... 25
3Safety............................................................................................................................................................ 27
3.1 Fire....................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.2 Shipping............................................................................................................................................... 28
3.3 Storage ................................................................................................................................................ 28
3.4 Handling and Lifting the Battery ......................................................................................................... 28
4. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 29
5. Maintenance and Cleaning.......................................................................................................................... 30

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5.1 Checking Heat Dissipation................................................................................................................... 30
5.2 Cleaning the Battery............................................................................................................................ 30
5.3 Checking the DC Switch....................................................................................................................... 30
5.4 Maintenance –Ventilation and charging the battery......................................................................... 30
6. Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

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1. Introduction
1.1 Technical Specifications
Table 1:
Model Type:
Giv-Bat8.2
Type of Battery:
LiFePO4
Battery Voltage Range:
44.8~57.6Vd.c.
Max Charge and Discharge current:
80Ad.c.
Depth of Discharge:
90%DOD
Rated Capacity:
150Ah
Usable Capacity:
135Ah
Short-Circuit Current:
350A
Display:
LED
Communication:
RS485/USB
Degree of Protection:
IP65
Operating Temperature Range:
0~+50C For Charge
−+ For Discharge
Protective Class:
I (Connect to inverter with class I)
Weight:
69 ± 0.5kg
Dimension (W*H*D):
480*620*198 (mm)
1.2 Inverter Compatibility with the Giv-Bat8.2
Giv-Bat8.2’sBattery Management System (BMS) is designed to be compatible and used
only with the approved GivEnergy and ESA inverters detailed in Table 2 below.
Table 2:
Application Type
Approved Inverter Model
New Systems (using approved Hybrid
inverters)
Giv-HY3.6; Giv-HY4.6; Giv-HY5.0; Giv-
AC2.0; Giv-AC3.0; ESA-3600; ESA-
5000.
Retrofit systems (existing string
inverter of any brand)
Giv-AC3.0

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1.3 Packing List
Item
Item Name
Qty
A
51.2V/150Ah Battery Module
1
B
6AWG Red Connect Cable2000 mm
1
C
6AWG Black Connect Cable 2000 mm
1
D
RS485 Connect Cable 2300 mm
1
E
Wall Mount Rack
1
F
Expansion Screw
6
G
Battery output Terminations
4
H
USB disk
1
I
2P RS485 Communication Connector
1
J
4P RS485 Communication Connector
1
* Specification of external DC breaker’s shall be no smaller than 80A

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1.4 General Battery Information
Item
Name
Description
1
On/Off
System Switch
2
Status
RUN (Green) / ALM (Red)
3
Battery
BAT + / BAT -
4
ID
DIP Switch for parallel battery
configuration
5
Connect to Ground
6
Inverter RS485 2P
COM Port to Inverter
7
Battery RS485 4P
COM Port for Parallel battery
8
USB
FW Updating
(Refer to Capture 1 below for matching the Item numbers above)
Capture 1:

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2. Installation
For Australian customers, the installation should adhere to the requirements of AS
5139 Electrical installations –Safety of battery systems for use with power
conversion equipment.
2.1 Wall Mount Installation
➢Wall mounting battery rack and the accessories are supplied together with the
battery unit –see item ‘E’ in Section 1.3 – Packing List.
➢The thickness of the supporting wall for the battery must be not less than 120mm
and of construction strength material such as brick or concrete.
➢Place the wall mount rack onto the wall and mark the position of the rack holes on
the wall surface. Please ensure the rack is positioned horizontally.
➢Drill six Φ 10mm Diameter holes at the marked points with a minimum depth of
75mm. Refer also Capture 2 below.
➢Fix the wall mount rack by fastening the six expansion bolts onto the wall and into
the drilled holes. Carefully place the battery on the rack, as shown in Capture 2.
➢Allow a minimum gap of 300mm surrounding the battery case to be free of any other
objects or equipment.
➢Products can be used indoors and outdoors. For indoor installation, no objects should
be placed within the 300mm clearance distances as specified in Capture 2 below. This
includes heat sources and any other equipment/wall/structure. Outdoor installation
should be in a cool place and not exposed to direct sunlight.
➢All installations should ensure adequate ventilation around the unit (minimum
300mm spacing) free of other objects and equipment. In particular, do not install the
battery unit in direct air pathway of any other equipment extracting hot air - such as
heaters, air-conditioners, compressors etc.

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➢All battery installations should be kept at a minimum distance of 1.5m from any other
heat source or device producing heat –excluding other GivEnergy batteries and
suitable inverters.
➢Outdoor application should be suitable for the battery’s IP65 rating. Units require
mounting in a cool place (with shading) and not exposed to direct sunlight. Avoid
water spraying or splashing onto the units back and side panels from garden
hosing.
➢The battery should be always be installed and maintained only by approved and
accredited installers or technicians.
Capture 2: Wall mounting bracket and clearance distances

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2.2 Precautions: During installation and connection of the battery
to the inverter
➢Before connecting the inverter to the battery, you must install a separate DC
isolator (not less than 80A) between the inverter and battery. This essential isolator
will ensure that the inverter can be securely disconnected during maintenance.
Reverse polarity will damage the inverter!!!
Please read and comply with all of the following general conditions of installation and
use of the battery.
➢DO NOT throw the battery into fire or water.
➢DO NOT heat the battery or mount it in conditions that potentially expose it to
temperatures beyond 45 ℃
➢DO NOT use the battery when it becomes excessively hot, bulges, deforms or leaks.
➢DO NOT puncture the battery by nails or other sharp objects.
➢DO NOT throw, stamp on, impact or hit the battery.
➢DO NOT open or try to repair the battery when it is defective. Warranty will
become invalid if the battery is repaired or disassembled by unapproved
technicians or installers.
➢DO NOT use the battery when temperature exceed 45 ℃.