Nilar Ferroamp Home Box User manual

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DocumentID:73‐H006.Copyright©NilarAB.Allrightsreserved. 
ThankyouforpurchasingaNilarproduct!Itisrequiredtoreadandunderstandtheseinstructionscarefullyforasafer
installationandoperation,aswellasoptimumperformanceandalongerservicelife.
Keepthismanualinasafeplaceforfuturereference.
Thismanualmaybemodifiedandupdatedwithoutpriornotice.ContactNilarforvalidation.
Colorsusedinillustrationsofe.g.cablesareonlyillustrativeandmightdeviatefromtheactualcolor.
WithoutwrittenpermissionfromNilarthismanualisnottobecopiedortransferredforotherpurposes,neitherinits
entiretynorpartsofit.
TheproductdescribedinthismanualismanufacturedincompliancewiththeLowVoltageDirective(LVD)2014/35/EU,
theElectromagneticCompatibility(EMC)Directive2014/30/EUandtherestrictionsofcertainhazardoussubstances
accordingtoRoHSDirective2011/65/EU.
TheproductcontainsnickelmetalhydridebatterypacksthatfollowtheEU‐directive2006/66/EG(‘BatteryDirective’).The
batterypacksdonotcontaintheheavymetalslead,mercuryorcadmium.
TheproductadherestotheWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)Directive2012/19/EU.Thismeansthatthe
manufacturer/importerhasaresponsibilitythatthemanufacturedproductsarecollected,takencareofandrecycledafter
theyhavereachedtheendoftheirlifespan.
NilarproductsareincompliancewithRegulation(EC)No.1907/2006concerningtheRegistration,Evaluation,
AuthorizationandtherestrictionofChemicals(REACH).WecheckthatoursupplierscomplywithREACHrequirementsfor
allthematerialsandcomponentstheydelivertous.
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VersionStatusDate
4.0Previousrelease 2019‐10‐07
4.3Internalrevision2020‐04‐14
5.0Releasedrevision2020‐04‐23
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Thismanualwillgiveyouasareaderallthenecessaryinstructionsforamoreprofessionalandsaferhandlingofthe
product.Readthemanualcarefullyinordertoavoidmistakesandrisks.Themanualisdividedintothefollowingchapters:
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ChapterContentStartingpage
1.SafetyInformationGeneralsafetyinformation1
2.TechnicalsupportandwarrantyReferences2
3.EnvironmentContent,recycling3
4.FunctiondescriptionGeneraldescriptionofproduct4
5.Transportation,liftingand
storage
Instructions,conditions10
6.InstallationInstructionsforinstallation14
7.OperationChecklist31
8.MaintenanceRecommendations,schedules32
9.DecommissioningInstructions,references33
10.TroubleshootingInstructions34
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Belowfollowsanexplanationwhichfacilitatestheunderstandingofabbreviationsusedthroughoutthemanual.
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AbbreviationSignification
ACAlternatingCurrent
BMS BatteryManagementSystem
CANControllerAreaNetwork
DCDirectCurrent
EDSElectronicDataSheet
EMCElectromagneticCompatibility
EMSEnergyManagementSystem
ESOEnergyStorageOptimizer
IMUIntegratedMonitoringUnit
LEDLightEmittingDiode
LVDLowVoltageDirective
MCBMiniatureCircuitBreaker
MSDSMaterialSafetyDataSheet
NiMHNickelMetalHydride
PLCProgrammableLogicController
PPEPersonalProtectiveEquipment
PSNProperShippingName
RCDResidual‐CurrentDevice
REACHRegistration,Evaluation,AuthorizationandtherestrictionofChemicals
RoHSRestrictionsofHazardousSubstances
SoCStateofCharge
VDCVoltofDirectCurrent
WEEEWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment
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Tableofcontents
1. SafetyInformation..............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Safetymarkingsinthisinstruction...................................................................................................................1
1.2 Generalwarningsandcautions.......................................................................................................................1
2. Technicalsupportandwarranty........................................................................................................2
3. Environment.......................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Compliance......................................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Cabinet............................................................................................................................................................3
3.3 BatteryManagementSystem(BMS)................................................................................................................3
3.4 Batterypack.....................................................................................................................................................3
3.5 IntegratedMonitoringUnit(IMU)...................................................................................................................3
4. Functiondescription...........................................................................................................................4
4.1 Generalschematicoverview............................................................................................................................5
4.2 Systemspecification........................................................................................................................................5
4.3 Measurements.................................................................................................................................................6
4.4 Batterystring...................................................................................................................................................6
4.5 Batterypackspecificationandbuild‐up...........................................................................................................6
4.6 IntegratedMonitoringUnit(IMU)...................................................................................................................7
4.7 ConnectionsIMU.............................................................................................................................................8
5. Transportation,liftingandstorage..................................................................................................10
5.1 Transportation...............................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Movingandlifting..........................................................................................................................................12
5.3 Storage..........................................................................................................................................................13
6. Installation........................................................................................................................................14
6.1 Generalconditionsonsite.............................................................................................................................15
6.2 Scopeofsupply..............................................................................................................................................15
6.3 Placement......................................................................................................................................................16
6.4 Adjustment....................................................................................................................................................16
6.5 Attachment....................................................................................................................................................17
6.6 Dismantlingofcabinetpriortoinstallation...................................................................................................17

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6.7 ConnectionofEnergyHubsystempowersupply...........................................................................................19
6.8 Communication.............................................................................................................................................21
6.9 Preparationofconnectionspriortoinstallation............................................................................................22
6.10 Placementofbatterypacks...........................................................................................................................22
6.11Connectionofbatterypacks..........................................................................................................................24
6.12 Assemblyofcabinet.......................................................................................................................................30
7. Operation..........................................................................................................................................31
7.1 Checklistforoperation..................................................................................................................................31
8. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................32
8.1 Protectivemeasuresduringmaintenance.....................................................................................................32
8.2 Inspectionandmonitoring.............................................................................................................................32
9. Decommissioning.............................................................................................................................33
9.1Temporarilydecommissioning.......................................................................................................................33
9.2Permanentdecommissioning........................................................................................................................33
10. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................34
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Figures
Figure1:IndicationofSerialnumberstickerontheNilarHomeBox........................................................................................2
Figure2:NilarHydride®batterypack144VDC(12modules)....................................................................................................4
Figure3:NilarECHomeBox6kWh–Ferroamp.........................................................................................................................4
Figure4:Generalschematicoverview.......................................................................................................................................5
Figure5:HomeBoxunitmeasurements(excl.mountingbrackets)..........................................................................................6
Figure6:Measurementillustrationof144Vbatterypackwithlengthincl.IMU(excl.insulationtray)...................................6
Figure7:144VDCbatterypackwithIMUonfront.....................................................................................................................7
Figure8:Disconnectionofcableconnectors.............................................................................................................................7
Figure9:OverviewofIMUwithcoverlidremoved...................................................................................................................8
Figure10:IndicatedconnectionpointsofIMU‘1’indicatespin1ofconnection.....................................................................9
Figure11:Orientationofbatterypack.....................................................................................................................................10
Figure12:Batterypackincl.liftingstraps................................................................................................................................12
Figure13:Cabinetwithindicatedliftingpoints.......................................................................................................................12
Figure14:Scopeofsupply........................................................................................................................................................15
Figure15:NilarHomeBoxwithindicatedminimumdistancestoneighboringobjects.........................................................16
Figure16:Indicationofsupportlegs........................................................................................................................................16
Figure17:Mountingbracketsforwallattachment..................................................................................................................17
Figure18:Removalofcoverlid................................................................................................................................................17
Figure19:Dismantlingofcornertops......................................................................................................................................18
Figure20:Beforeandafterremovalofsideplatewithindicatedsuspension........................................................................18
Figure21:Beforeandafterremovaloffrontplatewithindicatedsuspension.......................................................................18
Figure22:Beforeandafterremovaloftopplate....................................................................................................................19
Figure23:BeforeandafterremovalofBMScover..................................................................................................................19
Figure24:LocationofcableentryforFerroampEnergyHubsystempowercableonthebacksideofthecabinet...............19
Figure25:LocationoftheconnectionterminalsforFerroampEnergyHubpowercable.......................................................20
Figure26:Dedicatedterminalforpositive(+)wire.................................................................................................................20
Figure27:Dedicatedterminalfornegative(‐)wire.................................................................................................................20
Figure28:DedicatedterminalforPEwire...............................................................................................................................20
Figure29:Generaloverviewofthecommunicationloop.......................................................................................................21
Figure30:LocationofRJ45portforinternetconnection........................................................................................................21
Figure31:Installedbatterystringsortedaccordingtolabeling..............................................................................................23
Figure32:PlacementofinsulationtrayinHomeBox..............................................................................................................23
Figure33:Beforeandafterplacementofbatterypackinsideinsulationtray........................................................................23
Figure34:Attachedandinstalledbatterypackswithinsulationtrays....................................................................................23

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Figure35:BeforeandafterIMUcoverlidremoval..................................................................................................................24
Figure36:InstallationofcurrentsensorcableonIMUofbatterypack‘D’.............................................................................24
Figure37:InstallationofingoingCANopencommunicationcableintoCAN2socketonIMU................................................24
Figure38:InstallationoffanconnectiononIMU.....................................................................................................................25
Figure39:Installationof24VDCpowersupplyconnectiononIMU........................................................................................25
Figure40:InstallationofambienttemperaturesensorconnectiononIMUofbatterypack‘A’............................................25
Figure41:DetailviewofcableentryoncoverlidofIMU........................................................................................................26
Figure42:Installednegative(‐)cable(IMUconnectionsarenotdisplayed)..........................................................................26
Figure43:Installedinterpackcablebetweenbatterypack‘A’and‘B’(IMUconnectionsarenotdisplayed)........................27
Figure44:Installedinterpackcableonpositive(+)terminalforbatterypack‘B’(IMUconnectionsarenotdisplayed).......27
Figure45:Installedinterpackcableonnegative(‐)terminalforbatterypack‘C’(IMUconnectionsarenotdisplayed)......28
Figure46:Installedinterpackcablebetweenbatterypack‘C’and‘D’(IMUconnectionsarenotdisplayed).......................28
Figure47:Currentsensordisplayedwithcorrectinstallationdirection..................................................................................29
Figure48:Installedpositive(+)cableincludingcurrentsensor(remainingIMUconnectionsarenotdisplayed).................29
Figure49:LocationoffuseswithintheBMS............................................................................................................................30
Figure50:WEEEsymbolforseparatedisposal........................................................................................................................33
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Tables
Table1:SpecificationforNilarHomeBox..................................................................................................................................5
Table2:Descriptionofvisualsignals..........................................................................................................................................8
Table3:Relationbetweentemperatureandtherecommendedmaximumstoragetimeat75%SoCinitialcapacity..........13
Table4:Denominationtable....................................................................................................................................................15
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1.SAFETYINFORMATION
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1. SafetyInformation
Thischaptercontainsgeneralsafetyinformationthatis
applicabletotheNilarHomeBox.
Toavoidpersonalinjury,donotperformanyservicing
unlessyouarequalifiedtodoso.Refertoallsafety
summariespriortoperforminginstallation,operation,
maintenanceanddecommissioning.Formoredetailed
information,contactNilarandrequesttheMaterial
SafetyDataSheet(MSDS).
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1.1Safetymarkingsinthisinstruction
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1.2Generalwarningsandcautions
WARNING! Thisproductcontainspowerfulbatterypacks
(NiMH)andissuppliedbymultiplehazardouselectrical
sources.Bewareofstoredandresidualenergies.
WARNING! Obeylocalregulationsforliveworkingwhen
casing/doorisopen.
WARNING! Wearelectricallyinsulatedgloveswhen
handlingbatterypacks.Batterypacksurfacesmaycarry
hazardousvoltageduetoloweredinsulationresistance.
Donotplacebatterypacksonconductivesurfaces.
WARNING! Riskforelectricshockandarcingifproductis
usedincorrectly.
WARNING! Thebatterypackscannotbeswitchedoff.
Pleasenote:
Workonlywithonebatterypackterminalatthetime.
Rupturediscmayreleaseelectrolyteduringabnormal
use.Wethereforerecommendwearingsafetyglasses.
WARNING!
Riskforelectricalhazardsifproductis
exposedtorainormoisture.
WARNING! Donotoperatetheproductwithsuspected
failures.Ifyoususpectthattheproductisdamaged,
haveitinspectedbyqualifiedservicepersonnel.
WARNING! Donotblockorcovertherupturediscoutlet
onthebatterypack.
WARNING! Ifafireoccurs,itcanbeextinguishedbyusing
CO
2
.Ensurethatfireextinguishersareavailable.
CAUTION! Ifthebatterypack(s)isdamaged
mechanically,thefollowingmayoccur:
Highheatgenerationonthesurfaceofthebattery
cells.
Electrolytemayescape.
Eventualsmokefromthebatterypackscanirritatethe
skin,eyesandrespiratorysystem.
Therefore,followtheseguidelines:
Donotopenthebatterypacks.
Donotmodifyormechanicallydamagethebattery
packs.
Donotshort‐circuitthebatterypacks.
Donotcontinuetousethebatterypacksafter
identifiedasfaulty.
CAUTION!
Toavoidpotentialhazards,usethisproduct
onlyasspecified.
CAUTION! Donotoperatetheproductwithcovers
removed.Ifcoversareremovedduringe.g.repair,do
nottouchanyexposedconnections.
CAUTION! Theproductshallnotbeexposedtoliquids
(notevendrippingorsplashing)andobjectsfilledwith
liquidsmustnotbeplacedonorclosetotheproduct.
CAUTION! Removepersonalmetalitemssuchasrings,
bracelets,necklaces,andwatcheswhenphysically
handlingtheproductsinceitcanresultinashort‐circuit
currentcausingsevereburn.
CAUTION! Keepproductsurfacescleananddry.
Theexclamationmarkwithinan
equilateraltriangleisintendedto
alerttheuserthatnegligenceofthis
informationcanbelifethreatening!
WARNING!
Theexclamationmarkwithina
circleisintendedtoalerttheuser
thatnegligenceofthisinformation
canbeassociatedwithbodily
injuryand/ordamagetothe
product!
CAUTION!

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2.TECHNICALSUPPORTANDWARRANTY
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2.Technicalsupportandwarranty
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Regardingtechnicalsupport,pleasecontactyour
authorizedlocalNilarrepresentativeandhavetheserial
numberavailable.
Theserialnumbercanbefoundinfour(4)different
locationsoftheNilarHomeBox,ononeoftheside
plates①,asalosestickerintheplasticpocketforthe
quick‐guide②,onthetopplatebelowthecoverlid③
andonthebackplate④.
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①
②
③
④
Figure1:IndicationofSerialnumberstickerontheNilarHomeBox
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Regardingthewarrantyconditions,pleasecontactyour
authorizedlocalNilarrepresentative.
Pleasemakesuretoalwayshavethe
serialnumberofyourproduct(s)
availableforwarrantyandtechnical
supportmatters.
CAUTION!

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3.ENVIRONMENT
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3.Environment
ThischapterwillinformaboutthecompositionofNilar
productsandhencegivetheuservaluableinformation
onpartlyhowtotreattheproductandpartlyhowitis
recycledthedayithasreachedtheendofitslifecycle.
PleasecontactNilarinordertofindyourclosest
representative.
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3.1Compliance
Nilarproductsarecompliantwiththefollowing
directivesandregulations:
EU‐directive2006/66/EC(‘BatteryDirective’).
Thebatterypacksdonotcontaintheheavy
metalslead,mercuryorcadmium.
WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment
(WEEE)Directive2012/19/EU.
Restrictionsofcertainhazardoussubstances
accordingtoRoHSDirective2011/65/EU.
NilarproductsareincompliancewithRegulation
(EC)No.1907/2006concerningtheRegistration,
Evaluation,AuthorizationandtheRestrictionof
Chemicals(REACH).
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3.2Cabinet
Thecabinet(encapsulation)consistsofaluminumand
steelwhichcanberecycledcompletely(apartfromthe
paint).
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3.3BatteryManagementSystem(BMS)
TheBMSconsistsofthree(3)variousmaterialtypes.
Themainpartisitsshell/platformwhich,justlikethe
cabinet,ismadefromcarbonsteelandisrecycledas
such.
Thesecondpartiselectronics.Theelectronic
componentsarerecycledaselectronicwaste.
Lastlyitconsistsofvarioustypesofplasticsandhence
recycledassuch.
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3.4Batterypack
WhentheNilarbatterypackhasreacheditsendoflife,
Nilartakesthefullresponsibilityfortherecycling
processbyacceptingthecompletebatterypacksback.
Therecyclingprocessusedensuresthatmostofthe
materialsarereusedorrecycledappropriately.The
maincomponentsinthebatterypacksconsistof:
Plastic,aluminum,Ni‐platedsteel,carbonsteeland
activematerials.ContactyourauthorizedlocalNilar
representativeforamoredetailedcomposition
specification.
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3.5IntegratedMonitoringUnit(IMU)
TheIMUcanbedividedintotwocategoriesof
materials.Firstthereistheoutershellwhichismadeof
plasticandmustberecycledassuch.Secondlyit
consistsofacircuitboardandthismustberecycledas
electronicwaste.

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4.FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
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4.Functiondescription
NilarHomeBoxisasolutionforgridconnectedenergy
storage.Itcanacceptelectricalenergyfromthegrid,
storetheenergyandprovideenergywhenrequired.
BetweenNilarHomeBoxandthegriditisrequiredto
connecttheFerroamp1EnergyHubwhichconvertsACto
DCandviceversa.Theoperationisfullyautomatedand
monitoredexternallyviatheFerroampEnergyHub
Cloudtool.
NilarHomeBoxcontainsinnovativeand
environmentallyfriendlyNilarHydride®batteries
(NiMH)thatarebasedonabipolarmodularbattery
solution.Themodules,inturn,canbeassembledinto
batterypacksofdifferentvoltages(VDC)inasimple
stackingoperation.Thesebatterypacksarearrangedin
abatterystringconsistingoffour(4)seriesconnected
batterypacks.
Tooptimizeperformance,NilarHomeBoxisequipped
withaBMS.TheBMSmonitorsthestatusofthebattery
packsandcanmanagetheoperationinorderto
optimizeperformance.
TheBMScommunicateswiththeFerroampEnergyHub
viaaCANopencommunicationprotocol.Amongst
othersinformationaboutmaximumallowedchargeand
dischargepower,StateofCharge(SoC),warningsand
alarmsareexchanged.
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1SvenskaFerroampElektronikAB,hereinafterreferredtoasFerroamponly
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Figure2:NilarHydride®batterypack144VDC(12modules)
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Figure3:NilarECHomeBox6kWh–Ferroamp
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4.FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION 
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4.1Generalschematicoverview
TheenergyflowinandoutofNilarHomeBoxis
controlledbytheFerroampEnergyHubwhichinturnis
settingtheElectricStorageOptimizer(ESO)power.
TheNilarBMSmonitorsthebatteryenergyflowand
providesthisdatatotheFerroampEnergyHub.
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Figure4:Generalschematicoverview
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4.2Systemspecification
Table1:SpecificationforNilarHomeBox
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DataUnit
Ratedenergy6  kWh
Nominalvoltage,batterystring576VDC
Batterystringvoltagerange480‐768VDC
Nominalvoltage,ESO760VDC
Max.continuouscharging
power6
 kW
Max.continuousdischarging
power6kW
Dimensions(HxDxW)
945x
270x
900
mm
Weight(inoperation)207kg
Weight(asfreighted,without
batterypacks)102kg
Weight(withoutbatterypacks)71kg
Protectionclass IP20IP
Max.allowedrelativehumidity
(withoutcondensation)90%
Ambientoperatingtemperature
range‐20to+40
o
C
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Pollutiondegree 2Class
OvervoltagecategoryIICategory
EMC
EN61000‐6‐2:2005
(Immunity)
EN61000‐6‐3:2007
(Emission)
IEC
Maximuminstallationaltitude2000m
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4.3Measurements
TheoutermeasurementsofNilarHomeBoxareas
follows:
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Figure5:HomeBoxunitmeasurements(excl.mountingbrackets)
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4.4Batterystring
EachNilarHomeBoxcontainsasetoffour(4)battery
packs.Thissetofbatterypacksisreferredtoasa
batterystring.Thebatterypacksareconnectedinseries
tomatchtherequiredsystemvoltage.Thefollowing
componentsarefoundinaNilarHomeBoxbattery
string.
BatterypackswithIMU’s 4pcs
Currentsensor 1pcs
Fanunits4pcs
CANopencables5pcs
24VDCpowercable 4pcs
Stringpowercables 5pcs
Ambienttemperaturesensor1pcs
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4.5Batterypackspecificationandbuild‐up
Abatterypackcancontainbetween1and12modules
(12VDCpermodule).InthecontextofNilarHomeBox,
thebatterypacksalwayscontain12moduleseach.
Themaximumbatteryvoltageisobtainedduring
charging,namelywhenthebatterypackisfullycharged.
Formoredetailedinformationregardingthebatterypack,pleaserefer
tothebatterypackmanual(doc.id73‐H001).
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Figure6:Measurementillustrationof144Vbatterypackwithlengthincl.IMU
(excl.insulationtray)
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945mm
335mm
127mm
306mm

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4.6IntegratedMonitoringUnit(IMU)
TheIMUisattachedonthefrontofthebatterypack,
oneIMUperbatterypack.Theunitismonitoringthe
batterypackstatusandcancontrolthebatterypack
fans.ItcommunicatesviaaCANopeninterface.
Positiveterminal(+) 
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Negativeterminal(‐) 
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CoverlidforconnectionsofIMU
IntegratedMonitoringUnit(IMU)
Figure7:144VDCbatterypackwithIMUonfront
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DatamonitoredbytheIMU:
Modulevoltages(upto12modulesperbattery
pack).
Batterypackvoltage.
Batterypacktemperature(1sensorperbattery
pack).
Batterypackpressure(1sensorperbattery
pack).
Ambienttemperaturesensor(1sensorper
cabinet).
Stringcurrent(1sensorperbatterystring).

ForamoredetaileddescriptionoftheIMU,pleaserefertotheCAN
interfacedescription(doc.Id:SPN‐170063‐88‐H001).
4.6.1Negative(‐)andpositive(+)terminals

Theterminalpostsarelocatedontheuppersideofthe
IMU.
Inordertodetachtheassembledmaleandfemale
connectionaflatscrewdriverisneeded.

Figure8:Disconnectionofcableconnectors



Neverdetachtheassembledmale
andfemaleconnectionduringload.
WARNING!

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4.7ConnectionsIMU
AllconnectionsfortheIMUaretobefoundunderthe
coverlid.
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①
②
Figure9:OverviewofIMUwithcoverlidremoved
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4.7.1OperationLED(①)
TheoperationLEDindicatesthestatusoftheIMUas
displayedinthefollowingtable.
Table2:Descriptionofvisualsignals
VisualsignalState
●GreenNormalmode(systemmeasuringisactive)
●RedActivealarm
●BluePowersavemode(voltagemeasuring
disabled)
●YellowStart‐upsequence(IMUrequestssettings
inputfromsuperiorcontrolsystem)

AnIMUthatisrunninginnormalmodewillflash:
GreenoffGreenoffetc.
AnIMUthatisrunninginnormalmodeduringstart‐up
sequencewillflash:
GreenYellowGreenYellowetc.
AnIMUinpowersavemodewithnoalarmwillflash:
GreenBlueGreenBlueetc.
AnIMUwithanactivealarmwillreplacethegreen
signalandhenceflash:
RedoffRedoffetc.
AnIMUinthestart‐upsequencewithanactivealarm
willflash:
RedYellowRedYellowetc.
AnIMUinpowersavemodewithanactivealarmwill
flash:
RedBlueRedBlueetc.
4.7.2Resetbutton(②)
BypushingtheResetbutton,theIMUwillbemanually
restarted.

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4.7.3Overview‐connections
Thefollowingconnections/switchesareavailableonthe
IMUandtheirfunctionisexplainedinthesubsequent
sections.
Note!Theindicationnumbersinthefollowingfigurecorrelateto
variousheadingsofchapter4.7. 
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③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
Figure10:IndicatedconnectionpointsofIMU‘1’indicatespin1ofconnection
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4.7.4Currentsensor(③,blue
● )
Thisconnectionisforthecurrentsensorwhichmonitors
thecharge/dischargecurrent.
4.7.5Ambienttemperaturesensor(④,purple
● )
Thisconnectionisusedfortheexternalambient
temperaturesensorthatprovidestheBMSwith
necessarytemperaturedata.Onesensorisusedper
cabinet.
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2
Thetwo(2)CANportsareinterchangeable
4.7.6Addresssetting(⑤,brown ● )
Whenconnectingseveralbatterypackstoforma
batterystring,everybatterypack/IMUrequiresa
uniqueidentification(address).Thisidentificationisset
bytheDIP‐switch.
Note!TheswitchsettingisalreadymadebyNilarpriortodelivery.
4.7.7CAN1andCAN2(⑥,green ● )
2
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TheCANopenconnections(type:RJ45/8P8C)areused
asinputandoutputperbatterypackinordertoconnect
thebatterystringcommunication.
4.7.8Fan(⑦,yellow
● )
Thisconnectionisusedtopowerthecoolingfanfor
eachbatterypack.
4.7.9PowerIn(⑧,red
● )
The24VDCpowersupplythatpowerstheIMUis
connectedtotheconnectionmarked‘PowerIn’.
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1
1
1
1

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5.Transportation,liftingandstorage
ThischapterdealswiththeconditionsthatNilar
productsrequirewhenbeingtransported,moved,lifted,
andstored.
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Thebatterypacksmustalwaysbeplacedinanupright
position(withtheterminalsinupperposition)during
transportationandstorage:
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Figure11:Orientationofbatterypack
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Alwaystransportand/orstorethe
batterypacksoninsulating(non‐
conductive)surfaces.
WARNING!
Pleasemakesurethatthebattery
packsarepositionedinthecorrect
wayduringtransportationand
storage.
CAUTION!
AlwayswearPPE(Personal
ProtectiveEquipment)when
handlingbatterypacks.At
minimumthisincludes:
Safetyglasses,safetyshoeswith
steeltoeandelectricallyinsulated
gloves.
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CAUTION!

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5.1Transportation
WhentransportingNilarproducts,somepreparations
andprecautionsmustbetakenwhichwillbedescribed
inthispartofthechapter.
5.1.1Packagingandoutsideconditions
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
Nilarproductsaredeliveredwell‐protectedintheir
originalpackaging.Nevertheless,transportdamagescan
occur.Therefore,alwayscheckforanyvisibledamage
andsignsofelectrolyteleakage(especiallyatthe
rupturediscoutlet).
Ifanytransportdamageisdiscovered:
Documentthedamage.
Reportthedamagetotheresponsiblelogistic
company.
ContactyourauthorizedlocalNilar
representative.
Ifundamaged,weadvisetokeeptheoriginalpackaging
forfurtherandfuturetransportation.Ifthisisnot
possible,pleasecontactyourauthorizedlocalNilar
representative.
Transportconditionsrangebetweenthetemperatures
−30°Cand+60°Candarelativehumidityupto90%
(withoutcondensation).
Note!Therelationbetweentemperatureandtherecommended
maximumstoragetimeasdescribedinsection5.3isalsoapplicablefor
longertransportationdurations.
5.1.2TransportationofBatterypacks
NilarbatterypacksdonotrequireUNapproved
packagingormarkingwhentransportedbysea,road,
railorair.
Nodangerousgoodsdocumentationisrequiredwhen
transportingNilarbatterypacksbyroadorrail.
Adangerousgoodsdeclarationisrequiredifbattery
packsaretransportedbyseainquantitiesofover100
kginonetransportunit.Nilarbatterypacksarethen
definedasdangerousgoods,class9.UNnumberand
ProperShippingName(PSN)areUN3496andBatteries,
NickelMetalHydride,respectively.
AnAirWaybillorsimilarisrequiredifbatterypacksare
transportedbyair.Nilarbatterypacksarenotclassified
asdangerousgoodsandbelongtotheentryBatteries,
dryinthelistofdangerousgoodsinIATA(noUN
number).IfanAirWaybillisused,thewords‘Not
Restricted’andtheSpecialProvisionnumber(A123)
mustbeincludedinthedescriptionofthesubstanceon
theAirWaybill,accordingtoIATA‐DGR.
Thebatterypacksmustbeseparatedfromeachother
topreventshort‐circuitsandbesecurelypackedto
preventmovementthatcouldleadtoshort‐circuits;
Nilar’soriginalpackagingensuresthatthiscannotoccur.
Pleaseobservethatspecialregulationsapplyfor
defectiveordamagedbatterypacksthathavethe
potentialofleadingtoahazardouseventduring
transportation.PleasecontactlocalexpertiseorNilar
foradviceregardingtransportofdamagedordefective
batterypacks.
5.1.3TransportationoftheNilarHomeBoxcabinet
RegardingtheNilarHomeBoxcabinetitself,nospecial
preparationsorprecautionsareneededotherthan
describedinsection5.1.1Packagingandoutside
conditions.
Whenperformingthevisual
inspection,itisimportantnotto
removethebatterypacksfromtheir
originalNilarsealedplastic
packaging.
CAUTION!
Itisimportanttoalwayspackthe
batterypacksintheiroriginalNilar
sealedplasticpackagingwith
moistureabsorbentbags,ifbeing
transported.
CAUTION!