VARTA Storage GmbH VARTA pulse 3 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VARTA pulse
VARTA Storage GmbH

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Congratulations!
You have opted for an energy storage system from VARTA Storage
GmbH! We are pleased that in doing so, you chose a durable
system for which we considered quality paramount. Please read
through these instructions carefully. They describe how to operate
and use the battery.
Have fun storing power!
Guidance for the qualified electrician
The first part of this manual contains general
information on how to use the VARTA pulse
energy storage system.
Further information can be found in the
“Installation”, “Operation in the password-
protected area” and “Maintenance” sections.

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Legal notice
Translation of the original instruction manual for VARTA pulse
VARTA Storage GmbH
Nürnberger Strasse 65
86720 Nördlingen
Germany
www.varta-storage.com
Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail]
Technical service:
[e-mail]
Tel.: [phone]
Document number: OM_850_853
Updated: 12/2017
Version: 01

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Contents
General..........................................................................................12
1. Information about this manual...................................................12
1.1 Explanation of symbols........................................................12
1.1.1 Safety instructions........................................................12
1.1.2 Warning levels..............................................................13
1.1.3 General safety signs.....................................................14
1.1.4 Warning signs...............................................................15
2. Safety........................................................................................16
2.1 General information on safety..............................................16
2.2 Intended use ........................................................................18
2.3 Requirements regarding qualified electricians.....................19
2.4 General hazard sources.......................................................20
2.4.1 Danger of electrical voltage..........................................20
2.4.2 Danger from water........................................................21
2.4.3 Danger from oxidising and corrosive substances ........22
2.4.4 Danger from heat .........................................................23
2.4.5 Danger from misbehaviour...........................................24
2.5 Safety devices......................................................................25
3. Function, scope of delivery and technical parameters..............26
3.1 Function ...............................................................................26
3.2 Scope of delivery..................................................................27
3.3 Front view VARTA pulse......................................................28
3.4 System overview..................................................................29
3.5 Rating plate..........................................................................30
3.6 Technical parameters ..........................................................31

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Operation...................................................................................... 33
4. Switching on and off, web interface.......................................... 33
4.1 Switching on and off............................................................ 34
4.2 LED ring indications ............................................................ 35
4.3 Web interface...................................................................... 36
4.3.1 Access to the web interface......................................... 36
4.3.2 Information on the welcome page (Home) .................. 37
4.3.3 External relays (optional)............................................. 38
4.3.4 Portal (optional) ........................................................... 39
5. Maintenance and cleaning ....................................................... 40
5.1 Maintenance work............................................................... 40
5.2 Cleaning .............................................................................. 41
6. Malfunction/event of damage................................................... 42
6.1 Malfunction indicators.......................................................... 43
6.1.1 Malfunction indicators of the LED ring......................... 43
6.1.2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface................ 43
6.2 Behaviour in the event of damage ...................................... 43
Installation.................................................................................... 45
7. Transport and storage.............................................................. 45
7.1 Transport............................................................................. 45
7.2 Transportation regulations and safety instructions ............. 46
7.3 Packaging/transport control ................................................ 48
7.4 Storage................................................................................ 50
8. Assembly and installation......................................................... 51
8.1 Check the components........................................................ 51
8.2 Requirements for the installation location ........................... 52

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8.3 Installation location ..............................................................53
8.3.1 Dimensions and features .............................................53
8.3.2 Environmental conditions.............................................54
8.3.3 Impermissible locations and environmental conditions55
8.4 Warranty...............................................................................55
8.5 Warranty registration............................................................58
8.5.1 Warranty registration by the installation engineer........58
8.5.2 Warranty registration by the customer.........................63
8.6 Preparation of the electrical connection...............................67
8.6.1 Connections to the distributor box................................69
8.6.2 Preparation of the AC port for the building grid............69
8.6.3 VARTA Split Core current sensor ................................71
8.7 Preparation of assembly......................................................74
8.8 Installing and connecting the energy storage system..........75
8.9 Battery module assembly.....................................................78
8.9.1 Inspecting the battery module......................................79
8.9.2 Behaviour in the event of damage ...............................80
8.9.3 Installing and connecting the battery module...............81
8.9.4 Installing the battery module ........................................82
8.9.5 Closing the energy storage system..............................85

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8.10Initial commissioning........................................................... 87
8.10.1 Switching on ................................................................ 87
8.10.2 Password entry............................................................ 89
8.10.3 Entering the serial numbers of the battery module ..... 90
8.10.4 Portal connection......................................................... 92
8.10.5 Setting the grid parameters for GS protection............. 93
8.10.6 Reboot......................................................................... 94
8.10.7 Checks on the welcome page ..................................... 95
8.10.8 Checks on the "System" page..................................... 96
8.10.9 Exiting the password-protected area........................... 97
8.11Quick Install......................................................................... 98
Operation in the password-protected area............................. 100
9. The password-protected area ................................................ 100
9.1 Access to the web interface - password entry .................. 100
9.2 System .............................................................................. 101
9.3 Version .............................................................................. 101
9.4 Settings ............................................................................. 102
9.4.1 Basic settings ............................................................ 103
9.4.2 Network...................................................................... 104
9.4.3 Service settings ......................................................... 105
9.4.4 Grid parameters for GS protection ............................ 106
9.4.5 Reactive power compensation .................................. 108
9.5 Power limitation................................................................. 114
9.6 Logging out........................................................................ 114

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Maintenance................................................................................115
10.Maintenance basics ................................................................115
10.1Safety instructions..............................................................115
10.2Scope of maintenance work...............................................117
11.Service and repair work ..........................................................118
11.1Inspecting the energy storage system from outside ..........118
11.2Checking the system parameters (Service).......................118
11.2.1 Checking the online status.........................................118
11.2.2 Error lists ....................................................................119
11.2.3 Checking the software version...................................120
11.2.4 Software update .........................................................120
11.2.5 Air filter change: Resetting the time...........................121
11.2.6 Checking the fan ........................................................121
11.3Checking the system parameters ......................................122
11.3.1 Checking the current sensor values...........................122
11.3.2 Checking the battery inverter .....................................123
11.3.3 Checking the battery module .....................................124

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11.4Service and maintenance: Housing interior ...................... 125
11.4.1 Opening the energy storage system ......................... 127
11.4.2 Removing the battery inverter ................................... 128
11.4.3 Installing the battery inverter ..................................... 130
11.4.4 Removing and installing the battery module ............. 131
11.4.5 Removing the battery module.................................... 132
11.4.6 Installing the battery module...................................... 134
11.4.7 Cleaning the fan and air filter..................................... 134
11.5Completion of service and repair work.............................. 135
11.5.1 Checking the operating state..................................... 136
11.6Cleaning ............................................................................ 138
12.Malfunctions ........................................................................... 138
12.1Malfunction indicators of the LED ring .............................. 139
12.2Malfunction indicators on the web interface...................... 139
13.Disassembly and disposal...................................................... 140
13.1Planning disassembly........................................................ 140
13.2Disassembling................................................................... 141
13.3Disposal............................................................................. 141
14.Relocation............................................................................... 142
14.1Planning a relocation......................................................... 142
14.2Relocating ......................................................................... 143

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About this manual
Please read this instruction manual before beginning any kind of
work. It contains important information, in order to ensure trouble-
free functioning of the VARTA pulse energy storage system.
The manual is structured in a way, so all work can be carried out by
a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage.
Storage of the manual
The instruction manual should be kept in close proximity to the
VARTA pulse and must be permanently available to all individuals
involved in working on the energy storage system.
If the owner changes, the instruction manual has to be handed
over.
Target groups
This manual is intended for different target groups:
End customers
Qualified electrician who is responsible for installation,
commissioning and maintenance.
Scope
This manual is part of the system and corresponds to the state-of-
the-art at the time of publication. It is intended for the product
VARTA pulse in the expansion stages pulse 3 and pulse 6.

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Please keep in mind that this instruction manual
also refers to optional components, which are not
included in the scope of delivery as standard.
These parts or components are designated
"optional" in this manual. Just skip these parts of
the manual if your energy storage is not
equipped with them.
Limitation of liability
VARTA Storage GmbH accepts no liability for personal injuries,
material damage, damages at the product, as well as consequential
damages arising from non-observance of this manual, improper
use of the product, during repairs, opening of the storage cabinet
and other activities carried out by unqualified electricians or
electricians who were not certified by VARTA Storage. This
limitation of liability also applies to the use of non-approved spare
parts, as well as non-observance of the stated maintenance
intervals.
It is prohibited to carry out unauthorised modifications or technical
changes at the product.
© VARTA Storage GmbH 2017
Special attention required
ATTENTION
Energy storage system switched off!
Potential damage to the battery module due
to deep discharge!
The energy storage system may be
switched off temporarily only for
maintenance purposes.

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General
1. Information about this manual
Explanation of symbols1.1
This instruction manual uses the following types of safety
instructions and tips:
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Indicates tips for handling the device.
Safety instructions1.1.1
In this manual, the safety instructions are structured as follows:
Signal word
Type and source of the hazard!
Potential consequence(s) in case of non-
observance!
Measures and restraints for
avoiding the hazard.
Table 1: Safety instructions

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Operation (Service)
Maintenance
Warning levels1.1.2
Signal word and warning colour indicate the warning level and give
immediate information on type and severity of the consequences if
measures for avoiding the hazard are not taken.
Warning colour/signal word
Consequences
warns of an immediately dangerous
situation, which might lead to death or
serious injuries and/or fire.
DANGER
warns of a potentially dangerous
situation, which might lead to death or
serious injuries and/or fire.
WARNING
warns of a potentially dangerous
situation, which might lead to death or
minor injuries and/or fire.
CAUTION
warns of a potential situation, which might
lead to material and environmental
damages, and which might interrupt the
operating sequence.
ATTENTION
Table 2: Warning levels

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General safety signs1.1.3
Symbol
Meaning
Prohibition symbols are circular, showing a
black pictogram on a white background
surrounded by a red edge with a crossbar.
Mandatory action symbols are circular,
showing a white symbol on a blue
background.
Warning signs are triangular, showing a black
symbol and edge on a yellow background.
Environmental regulations are information on
statutory requirements, which have to be
complied with, especially during disposal.
Table 3: Safety signs

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Operation (Service)
Maintenance
Warning signs1.1.4
General warning sign
Warning of electrical voltage
Warning of oxidising substances
Warning of hand injuries
Warning of cut injuries
Warning of hazards due to batteries
Warning of non-observance of the
discharge time:3 minutes!
Table 4: Warning signs

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2. Safety
General information on safety2.1
Any person in charge of carrying out work on the system must
have read and understood this manual.
WARNING
Non-observance of the safety instructions!
Improper use can lead to fatal injuries!
Prior to use, ensure that all protective
devices are functioning.
By observing the safety instructions and complying with the
instructed health and safety measures, the risk will be limited.
Read the instruction manual.
This manual cannot describe every conceivable situation, therefore
the currently applicable standards as well as the appropriate
regulations for industrial safety and health protection always have
priority.

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Installation
Operation (Service)
Maintenance
Furthermore, the use of the energy storage system is associated
with residual risks under the following circumstances:
Installation and maintenance work is not performed
correctly.
Installation and maintenance work is performed by
personnel who have not been trained and not been
instructed.
The safety instructions provided in this manual are not
observed.
All safety instructions have to be strictly followed, the observance
is for your safety. The device must not be modified in any way.

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Intended use2.2
VARTA pulse as well as the components thereof, is built to state-
of-the-art technology and to product-specific standards. This
product is designed for storing electricity from renewable energy
generating plants, such as photovoltaic systems or other energy
sources such as CHPs. Any other use must be agreed in
consultation with the manufacturer and the local energy supplier.
The energy storage system may be operated only when hanging
on a wall.
WARNING
Possible mortal danger due to wrong use!
Possible mortal danger!
The device accommodates parts
carrying hazardous voltages. Contact
with these parts can be fatal.
Any usage beyond or other than the
intended use of the energy storage
system or individual parts of it might
lead to life threatening situations.
Do not use VARTA pulse:
for mobile use at land, water or air.
for use at medical devices.
e.g. lying or standing on the floor or a table.

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Installation
Operation (Service)
Maintenance
Requirements regarding qualified electricians2.3
WARNING
Insufficient qualification of the electrician!
Personal injuries and material damage!
Work on the VARTA pulse system (e.g.
installation and maintenance work) may
only be carried out by qualified
electricians who are certified by VARTA
Storage!
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The “Installation”, “Operation in the password-
protected area” and “Maintenance” sections
contain further information for qualified
electricians.

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General hazard sources2.4
If the following instructions for handling the device are not
observed, this might lead to personal injury or material damage at
the device, for which VARTA Storage will accept no liability.
Danger of electrical voltage2.4.1
DANGER
Contact with electrical voltage!
Risk of fatal injury from electric shock!
Keep the energy storage system
always closed.
Pay attention to damage of the
electrical equipment! Eliminate defects
immediately.
Only the electrician is allowed to open
the energy storage system when it is
switched off.
Respect the waiting times.