Varta element Series User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VARTA element
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 element
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
Original Instruction Manual VARTA Storage GmbH
VARTA Storage GmbH
Nürnberger Straße 65
86720 Nördlingen
Germany
www.varta-storage.de
Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail]
Technical service:
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Document number: OM_850_809
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Version 09

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Contents
General...........................................................................................12
1Information 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
2Safety .................................................................................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.........................................................21
2.4.4 Danger from heat ...............................................22
2.4.5 Danger from misbehaviour.................................23
2.5 Safety devices............................................................24
3Function, scope of delivery and technical parameters.......25
3.1 Function......................................................................25
3.2 Scope of delivery........................................................26
3.3 Front view VARTA element........................................28
3.4 System overview ........................................................29

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3.5 Rating plate................................................................ 30
3.6 Technical parameters................................................ 31
Operation....................................................................................... 34
4Switching on and off, web interface................................... 34
4.1 Switching on and off .................................................. 35
4.2 LED ring indications................................................... 36
4.3 Web interface............................................................. 37
4.3.1 Access to the web interface............................... 37
4.3.2 Information on the welcome page (Home) ........ 38
4.3.3 External relays (optional)................................... 39
4.4 Portal (optional) ......................................................... 40
5Maintenance and cleaning................................................. 41
5.1 Maintenance work...................................................... 41
5.2 Cleaning..................................................................... 42
6Malfunction/event of damage ............................................ 43
6.1 Malfunction indicators................................................ 44
6.1.1 Malfunction indicators of the LED ring............... 44
6.1.2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface ...... 44
6.2 Behaviour in the event of damage............................. 44
Installation...................................................................................... 46
7Transport and storage ....................................................... 46
7.1 Transport ................................................................... 46
7.2 Transportation regulations and safety instructions.... 47
7.3 Packaging/transport control....................................... 49
7.4 Storage...................................................................... 51

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8Assembly and installation...................................................52
8.1 Check the components...............................................52
8.2 Requirements for the installation location ..................53
8.3 Installation location.....................................................54
8.3.1 Dimensions and features....................................54
8.3.2 Environmental conditions...................................55
8.3.3 Non-permissible locations and environmental
conditions...........................................................56
8.4 Warranty.....................................................................56
8.5 Warranty registration..................................................59
8.5.1 Warranty registration by the installation
engineer.............................................................59
8.5.2 Warranty registration by the customer ...............64
8.6 Preparation of the electrical connection.....................68
8.6.1 Connections to the distributor box......................70
8.6.2 Preparation of the AC port for the building
grid .....................................................................71
8.6.3 Current sensor....................................................74
8.7 Preparation of assembly.............................................76
8.8 Installing and connecting the storage cabinet............77
8.9 Battery module assembly...........................................79
8.9.1 Opening the storage cabinet..............................80
8.9.2 Checking the battery modules............................81
8.9.3 Behaviour in the event of damage .....................82
8.9.4 Installing and connecting battery modules.........84
8.9.5 Closing the storage cabinet................................93

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8.10 Initial commissioning ................................................. 94
8.10.1 Checking the activation of the battery modules. 94
8.10.2 Switching on ...................................................... 94
8.10.3 Password entry.................................................. 96
8.10.4 Entering serial numbers of the battery modules 97
8.10.5 Portal connection............................................... 99
8.10.6 Setting the grid parameters for GS protection. 100
8.10.7 Reboot ............................................................. 101
8.10.8 Checks on the welcome page ......................... 101
8.10.9 Checks on the "System" page......................... 103
8.10.10 Exiting the password-protected area........... 104
8.11 Quick Install............................................................. 105
Operation in the password-protected area.................................. 108
9The password-protected area.......................................... 108
9.1 Access to the web interface - password entry......... 108
9.2 System..................................................................... 109
9.3 Version..................................................................... 109
9.4 Settings.................................................................... 110
9.4.1 Basic settings................................................... 111
9.4.2 Network............................................................ 112
9.4.3 Service settings ............................................... 113
9.4.4Grid parameters for GS protection .................. 115
9.4.5 Reactive power compensation ........................ 117
9.5 Power limitation ....................................................... 124
9.6 Logging out.............................................................. 124

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Maintenance.................................................................................125
10 Maintenance basics......................................................125
10.1 Safety instructions....................................................125
10.2 Scope of maintenance work.....................................127
11 Service and repair work................................................128
11.1 Checking the storage cabinet from outside..............128
11.2 Checking the system parameters (Service) .............128
11.2.1 Checking the online status...............................129
11.2.2 Error lists ..........................................................129
11.2.3 Checking the software version.........................130
11.2.4 Software update ...............................................130
11.2.5 Air filter change: Resetting the time.................131
11.2.6 Checking the fan ..............................................131
11.3 Checking the system parameters.............................133
11.3.1 Checking the current sensor values.................133
11.3.2 Checking the battery charger...........................134
11.3.3 Checking the battery modules..........................135
11.4 Service and repairs: Cabinet interior........................136
11.4.1 Opening the cabinet .........................................137
11.4.2 Removing the battery inverter..........................138
11.4.3 Removing and installing the battery charger....138
11.4.4 Removing and installing battery modules ........142
11.4.5 Replacing/cleaning the air filter........................144
11.4.6 Disassembling the storage cabinet cover ........144
11.4.7 Cleaning/replacing the fan................................145

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11.5 Completion of service and repair work.................... 148
11.5.1 Checking the operating state........................... 149
11.6 Cleaning................................................................... 151
12 Malfunctions................................................................. 152
12.1 Malfunction indicators of the LED ring..................... 152
12.2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface ............ 152
13 Disassembly and disposal........................................... 153
13.1 Planning disassembly.............................................. 153
13.2 Disassembling ......................................................... 153
13.3 Disposal................................................................... 154
14 Relocation.................................................................... 155
14.1 Planning a relocation............................................... 155
14.2 Relocating................................................................ 156

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About this manual
Please read this instruction manual carefully before beginning any
kind of work. It contains important information, in order to ensure
trouble-free functioning of the VARTA element energy storage
system.
The manual is structured in a way, so all work must be carried out
by a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage GmbH.
Storage of the manual
The instruction manual should be kept in close proximity to the
VARTA element 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 electricians who are 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. This applies to the product VARTA
element in the expansion stages element 3, element 6, element 9,
or element 12 from serial number 125 XXXXXX onwards (rating
plate).