Varta Pulse neo Series User manual

VARTA STORAGE GMBH
OPERATING MANUAL
VARTA pulse neo

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Original operating manual
VARTA pulse neo
VARTA Storage GmbH
Nürnberger Straße 65
86720 Nördlingen
Germany
Phone: [phone]
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www.varta-storage.com
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Document number: 727 606 - 01
Dated: 06/2020

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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................... 11
General information ............................................................... 14
Information on this manual .......................................... 14
Indications ............................................................................. 14
1.1.1. Safety instructions ................................................................. 14
1.1.2. Warning levels ....................................................................... 14
1.1.3. Warning signs ........................................................................ 16
For your safety ....................................................................... 17
1.2.1. Residual dangers ................................................................... 17
Intended use .......................................................................... 18
1.3.1. Incorrect use ......................................................................... 19
1.3.2. Prohibited use ....................................................................... 19
Requirements for electricians ............................................... 20
General hazard sources ......................................................... 21
Misuse ................................................................................... 23
Safety equipment .................................................................. 24
Function, scope of delivery and technical data .............. 25
Scope of delivery ................................................................... 28
VARTA pulse neo front view .................................................. 29
System overview ................................................................... 30
Identification ......................................................................... 31
2.4.1. Nameplate and ID label ......................................................... 31
2.4.2. ID label of battery module ..................................................... 32

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2.4.3. Unlock code label .................................................................. 32
Technical data ....................................................................... 33
Battery modules .................................................................... 34
Environmental rating data .................................................... 35
Guarantee .................................................................... 36
Guarantee registration .......................................................... 37
Control functions ..................................................................... 39
Activation and deactivation ......................................... 39
Indicators at the LED circle .................................................... 40
Portal (optional) .................................................................... 41
Servicing and cleaning .................................................. 42
Servicing ................................................................................ 42
Cleaning ................................................................................. 43
Fault / damage ............................................................. 44
Indication of faults at the device ........................................... 44
In case of damage .................................................................. 45
6.2.1. Minimising damage ............................................................... 45
Installation ............................................................................. 47
Transport and storage .................................................. 47
Transport ............................................................................... 47
Transport regulations ............................................................ 48
Transport checks ................................................................... 49
Storage .................................................................................. 50
7.4.1. Prohibited storage ................................................................. 51

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7.4.2. Storage conditions ................................................................. 51
7.4.3. Excessive storage ................................................................... 51
7.4.4. Maximum storage time ......................................................... 51
Assembly and installation ............................................. 52
Checking components ........................................................... 52
Installation location requirements ........................................ 53
Ambient conditions ............................................................... 55
8.3.1. Temperature and relative humidity ...................................... 55
Inadmissible locations and ambient conditions .................... 56
Preparation of electric connection ........................................ 57
Connections at the distribution ............................................. 58
Preparation of AC connection to building network ............... 58
VARTA Split Core current sensor ........................................... 60
PV current sensor (optional) ................................................. 65
Preparation of installation ..................................................... 65
Suspension and connection of the energy storage system ... 66
Battery module installation ................................................... 70
Checking the battery module ................................................ 71
In case of damage .................................................................. 72
Installation and connection of the battery module ............... 73
8.15.1. Installation of the battery module ........................................ 74
8.15.2. Connecting the battery module ............................................ 76
Closing the energy storage system ........................................ 78
8.16.1. Check ..................................................................................... 79
Initial commissioning and initialisation ......................... 81
Switch-on conditions ............................................................. 81

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Initialisation ........................................................................... 81
Fault during initialisation ....................................................... 82
Initial commissioning via the web-interface ................. 83
General information on using the web-interface .................. 83
Fault messages ...................................................................... 83
Connection to the device ...................................................... 84
10.3.1. Option 1 ................................................................................. 84
10.3.2. Option 2 ................................................................................. 84
Login at the web-interface .................................................... 85
Login as installer .................................................................... 87
Login as end user ................................................................... 87
Change password .................................................................. 88
Password reset ...................................................................... 88
Software configuration .......................................................... 89
10.9.1. Start page of the installation wizard ..................................... 89
10.9.2. Basic settings ......................................................................... 89
10.9.3. Battery module registration .................................................. 90
10.9.4. Grid parameter configuration ............................................... 90
10.9.5. Function test ......................................................................... 90
10.9.6. Finishing configuration .......................................................... 91
10.9.7. Cascade mode ....................................................................... 91
10.9.8. PV inverter connection via Sunspec ...................................... 93
Servicing ................................................................................. 94
Servicing and repairs .................................................... 96
Verification of servicing ......................................................... 96

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Checking the energy storage system ..................................... 96
Checking the system parameters .......................................... 97
11.3.1. Air filter replacement: Time reset ......................................... 98
11.3.2. Checking current sensor values ............................................. 98
11.3.3. Checking the battery inverter ................................................ 99
11.3.4. Checking the battery module ................................................ 99
Service and repair: Enclosure interior ................................... 99
11.4.1. Opening the energy storage system ...................................... 99
11.4.2. DC-side inverter ................................................................... 101
11.4.3. Removing the battery inverter ............................................ 101
11.4.4. Installing the battery inverter .............................................. 102
11.4.5. Installing and removing the battery module ....................... 103
11.4.6. Installing the battery module .............................................. 105
11.4.7. Cleaning the fan and air filter .............................................. 105
Completion of servicing and repairs .................................... 106
11.5.1. Checking the operating state .............................................. 109
Cleaning ............................................................................... 110
Faults .......................................................................... 111
Indicated faults at the LED circle ......................................... 111
Indicated faults at the web-interface .................................. 111
Communication faults ......................................................... 112
Disassembly and disposal ........................................... 114
Planning disassembly ........................................................... 114
Disassembly process ............................................................ 114
Disposal ............................................................................... 115
Relocation .................................................................. 115

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Planning relocation ............................................................. 115
Relocation process .............................................................. 116
Commissioning after relocation .......................................... 116
Documentation ..................................................................... 117
User data .................................................................... 117
Verification of servicing ....................................................... 118
Verification of repairs and other work ................................ 132
Spare parts .................................................................. 144

Preface
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Preface
Thank you for choosing an energy storage
system of VARTA Storage GmbH!
We are pleased that you have selected
one of our long-lasting and high-quality
systems. For use and handling of the
storage system, please carefully read this
manual.
We hope you enjoy storing energy!

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The first section of this manual contains
general information on use of the VARTA
pulse neo energy storage system. Further
information can be found in the sections
"Installation" and "Servicing"
Read this manual before carrying out any
work at the system. It contains important
information to ensure proper function of
the VARTA pulse neo neo energy storage
system. The manual is structured in such
a way that all work can be performed by a
qualified electrician certified by VARTA
Storage GmbH.
The operating manual should be kept near
the VARTA pulse neo and must be always
accessible to everybody working at the
energy storage system.
Of the end user of the system changes,
the operating manual must be handed
over.
This manual is directed to various target
groups:
! End users
! Qualified electrician responsible for
installation, commissioning and
servicing.
Information for electricians
About this manual
Keeping the manual
Target groups

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This manual is part of the system. It
applies for the following versions of the
product VARTA pulse neo:
! VARTA pulse neo 3,
! VARTA pulse neo 6.
Please note that this operating manual
also refers to optional components that
are not included in the standard scope of
delivery. These components and system
parts are marked as optional in this
manual. Please skip these sections of the
manual if your energy storage system is
not equipped with the respective parts
VARTA Storage GmbH is aware of the
importance of language regarding the
equality of women and men. For better
readability of this manual, no gender-
specific distinction has been made. In the
sense of equal treatment, respective
terms shall apply for both genders.
Validity
Optional components
General note on
equal treatment

General information
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General information
Information on this manual
Indications
In this manual, the following types of
safety instructions and hints are applied:
Indicates hints for handling the device.
1.1.1. Safety instructions
In this manual, safety instructions are
structured as follows:
1.1.2. Warning levels
The warning level is indicated by the
signal word and the colour indicating the
type and severity of possible
consequences of non-compliance with the
measures to prevent the danger.
Signal word
Type and source of danger.
Possible consequence(s) of non-
compliance!
Measures and restrictions to
prevent danger.

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Signal word
Meaning
DANGER symbol, red
Indicates immediate dangerous
situations that can result in death
or severe injury and/or fire.
DANGER
WARNING symbol, orange
Indicates potentially dangerous
situations that can result in death
or severe injury and/or fire.
WARNING
CAUTION symbol, yellow
Indicates potentially dangerous
situations that can result in minor
injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
ATTENTION, yellow
Indicates potential situations that
can result in property or
environmental damage and
disturb operation.
ATTENTION
Prohibition signs
Warning signs
Round, black
pictogram on white
background, red edge
and crossbar.
Triangle, black
symbol and edge on
yellow background.
Mandatory signs
Environmental requirements
Round, white symbol
on blue background.
Indicates national
requirements to be
particularly observed
for disposal.

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1.1.3. Warning signs
In the operating manual and at the device,
the following warning signs are used.
General warning sign.
Warning! Electricity.
Warning! Oxidising substances.
Warning! Hand injury.
Warning! Cutting hazard.
Warning! Battery hazard.
Warning! Observe discharge time:
3 Minutes.

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For your safety
Everybody commissioned with working at
the system must have read and
understood this manual and particularly
the chapter on safety.
Risks are reduced by compliance with the
safety instructions and taking required
measures to ensure safety at work.
WARNING
Non-compliance with safety
instructions.
Incorrect use can lead to serious injuries.
Before use, make sure that all
safeguards are in good working order.
Not every situation can be described in
this manual. For this reason, applicable
standards and respective rules and
regulations for work safety and health
protection have always priority.
1.2.1. Residual dangers
Under the following circumstances,
residual hazards occur during use of the
energy storage system:

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! Installation and servicing are
performed incorrectly.
! Installation and servicing are
performed by non-authorised and
unqualified personnel.
! The safety instructions provided in
this manual are not observed.
All safety instructions must always be
observed for safety. The device must not
be changed or modified in any way.
Intended use
VARTA pulse neo with its components
has been manufactured according to the
state-of-the-art and product-specific
standards and is dedicated for storage of
electricity from renewable energy sources
like photovoltaic systems or CHP plants.
Any other applications must be
coordinated with the manufacturer and the
local energy supplier. The energy storage
system may only be operated when
mounted at a wall.

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1.3.1. Incorrect use
WARNING
Potential risk of death.
Inside the device are parts under
dangerous voltage. Contact with
these parts may be life-threatening.
Any application other than or
exceeding the intended use of the
energy storage system or its
components may cause life-
threatening hazards.
1.3.2. Prohibited use
Do not sue the VARTA pulse neo:
! for mobile applications on land, on the
water or in the air.
! for applications at medical devices.
! e.g. in vertical or horizontal position, e.g. on
the floor or on a table.

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Requirements for electricians
Any work at the VARTA pulse neo system
(e.g. installation and servicing) may only
be carried out by qualified electricians
certified by VARTA Storage GmbH!
The term "qualified" refers to personnel
with relevant knowledge and skills in the
area. Thanks to special training, expertise
and experience as well as knowledge of
applicable regulations, they are able to
assess the following work and identify
potential hazards:
! Installation of electrical equipment.
! Assembly and connection of data
lines.
! Assembly and connection of electricity
lines.