Varta pulse neo User manual

VARTA STORAGE GMBH
OPERATING MANUAL
VARTA pulse neo

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VARTA pulse neo
VARTA Storage GmbH
Nürnberger Straße 65
86720 Nördlingen
Germany
www.varta-ag.com
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Document number: 727 606 - 08
As at: 07/2021
Note to the electrical specialist
This manual contains, in the first part, general information on the operation of the
VARTA pulse neo energy storage system. You will find further information in the
“Installation” and “Maintenance” sections.

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Contents
Foreword........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
General ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
Information about this manual.................................................................................................................................8
Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................8
Safety instructions.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Warning stages .................................................................................................................................................................8
Warning sign....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
For your safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Residual dangers ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Intended use..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Erroneous use.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Prohibited use.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Electrical specialist requirements........................................................................................................................ 11
General danger sources .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Danger due to electrical voltage............................................................................................................................ 11
Danger due to water..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Danger due to oxidising and corrosive substances ..................................................................................... 12
Danger due to heat........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Misconduct........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Safety equipment........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Function, scope of delivery and technical parameters ............................................................................. 14
Derating .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Scope of delivery............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Optional components .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Front view VARTA pulse neo .................................................................................................................................... 15
System overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Identification.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Type plate and ID label ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Cryptocode label ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
ID label of the battery module................................................................................................................................ 16
Unlock code label...........................................................................................................................................................17
Technical parameters ..................................................................................................................................................17
Battery modules............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Environmental rating ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Guarantee .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Guarantee registration................................................................................................................................................ 19
Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Switching on and off ....................................................................................................................................................20
Display of the LED ring ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Portal.................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Maintenance and cleaning........................................................................................................................................22

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Maintenance works.......................................................................................................................................................22
Cleaning..............................................................................................................................................................................22
Fault / case of damage.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Fault displays on the device ................................................................................................................................... 23
Behaviour in the event of damage ....................................................................................................................... 23
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................24
Transport and storage ................................................................................................................................................ 24
Transport ........................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Transport regulations ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Transport control ...........................................................................................................................................................25
Storage ............................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Assembly and installation.........................................................................................................................................27
Test components ...........................................................................................................................................................27
Setup site requirements.............................................................................................................................................27
Suitable assembly sites ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Assembly sites ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
Dimensions and equipment..................................................................................................................................... 28
Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Non-permitted locations and environmental conditions ........................................................................ 29
Preparation of the electrical connection......................................................................................................... 30
Connections at distribution...................................................................................................................................... 31
Preparation of AC connection house network ............................................................................................... 31
VARTA Split Core current sensor.......................................................................................................................... 32
PV current sensor (optional) ................................................................................................................................... 33
Remote switch-off (Country-specific)............................................................................................................... 33
Assembly preparation................................................................................................................................................. 34
Suspending and connecting the energy store............................................................................................... 34
Battery module assembly .........................................................................................................................................37
Check the battery module.........................................................................................................................................37
Behaviour in the event of damage ....................................................................................................................... 38
Fit and connect the battery module ................................................................................................................... 38
Fitting the battery module ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Connect the battery module ................................................................................................................................... 40
Closing the energy store............................................................................................................................................ 41
Check .................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Initial start-up and initialisation ........................................................................................................................... 43
Switch-on conditions.................................................................................................................................................. 43
Initialisation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Error in the initialisation ........................................................................................................................................... 43
Initial start-up via the web interface.................................................................................................................. 44
General directions on using the web interface............................................................................................. 44
Error messages.............................................................................................................................................................. 44
Connection with the device..................................................................................................................................... 44

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Variant 1.............................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Variant 2............................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Login on the web interface.......................................................................................................................................45
Login as installer ...........................................................................................................................................................45
Login as end customer ...............................................................................................................................................45
Change password ..........................................................................................................................................................45
Reset password ..............................................................................................................................................................45
Performing the software configuration............................................................................................................ 46
Homepage of the installation assistant ........................................................................................................... 46
Basic settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Register battery module ........................................................................................................................................... 46
Configuration of the network parameters....................................................................................................... 46
Function test................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Completing the configuration.................................................................................................................................47
Cascade mode.................................................................................................................................................................47
Connect PV converters via Sunspec................................................................................................................... 48
Electric car charger (wallbox)................................................................................................................................ 48
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Service and repair works ...........................................................................................................................................50
Proof of service works ................................................................................................................................................50
Checking the energy store........................................................................................................................................50
Checking the system parameters......................................................................................................................... 51
Air filter change: Reset time.................................................................................................................................... 51
Checking the current sensor values.................................................................................................................... 51
Check battery converter ............................................................................................................................................ 51
Check the battery module ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Service and repair: Housing interior..................................................................................................................... 51
Opening the energy store .......................................................................................................................................... 51
Converter AC side.......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Converter DC side..........................................................................................................................................................52
Network connector dismount .................................................................................................................................53
Dismounting the battery converter......................................................................................................................53
Installing the battery converter .............................................................................................................................53
Dismounting and installing the battery module............................................................................................54
Installing the battery module..................................................................................................................................55
Clean ventilator and air filter ..................................................................................................................................55
Completing service and repair works.................................................................................................................55
Check operating status ..............................................................................................................................................57
Cleaning..............................................................................................................................................................................57
Faults .................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
The section Instandhaltung is directed towards the electrical specialist......................................................... 58
Faults displays of the LED ring ............................................................................................................................. 58
Faults displays on the web interface................................................................................................................. 58

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Communication faults................................................................................................................................................ 58
Dismount and disposal .............................................................................................................................................. 59
Planning dismount ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
Carry out dismount ...................................................................................................................................................... 59
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Move..................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Planning a move............................................................................................................................................................ 60
Carrying out a move..................................................................................................................................................... 60
Reuse of the battery module ................................................................................................................................... 61
Commissioning after move ...................................................................................................................................... 61
Documentation. ..........................................................................................................................................................62
Customer data................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Proof of service works ............................................................................................................................................... 63
Proof of repairs and other works...........................................................................................................................70
Spare parts ........................................................................................................................................................................76
Appendix
a. Connection diagram TN-C network Page 77.
b. Connection diagram TT network Page 78.
c. Connection diagram TN-C network with data logger Page 79.
d. Connection diagram TT network with data logger Page 80.

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Foreword
Congratulations!
You have opted for an energy storage system of VARTA Storage GmbH!
We are pleased that you have thus chosen a long-lasting system where we have placed great value
on quality. For the operation and handling of the store, please read this manual carefully.
Happy storing!
About this manual
Read this operating manual through before beginning any work. It contains important advice to en-
sure flawless functioning of the VARTA pulse neo energy storage system. The manual is structured in
such a way that all work can be performed by a qualified electrical specialist who is certified by
VARTA Storage GmbH.
Preserving the manual
The operating manual should be kept near the VARTA pulse neo and must always be accessible to all
persons involved in works on the energy storage system.
In the event of a change of operator, the operating manual is also to be handed over.
Target groups
This manual is directed at various target groups:
! End customers,
! Electrical specialist responsible for installation, commissioning and maintenance.
Scope of application
This manual is part of the system. It applies to the product VARTA pulse neo in the expansion stages:
! VARTA pulse neo 3,
! VARTA pulse neo 6.
Optional components
Please note that this operating manual also refers to optional components that are not
included as standard in the scope of delivery. These components and/or system parts are
marked in this manual as optional . Simply skip these parts of the manual if your energy
store is not equipped with them.
General equal treatment
VARTA Storage GmbH is conscious of the significance of language in relation to the equal treatment
of men and women. For ease of legibility, no gender-specific differentiation is deployed. In the inter-
ests of equal treatment, corresponding terms apply to both sexes.

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General
Information about this manual
Symbols
The following types of safety directions and tips are used in this operating manual:
Indicates tips regarding use of the device.
Safety instructions
In this manual, the safety directions are structured as follows:
Signal word
Type and source of danger!
Possible consequence(s) in the event of non-compliance.
Measure and prohibitions to avoid the danger.
Warning stages
Signal word and warning colour identify the warning stage and provide an immediate indication of
the type and severity of consequences if the measures to avoid the danger are not followed.
Signal word
Meaning
Symbol -DANGER- red
warns of an immediately dangerous situation that can lead to
death or to serious injuries and/or fire.
Danger
Symbol -WARNING-
warns of a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to death or
to serious injuries and/or fire.
Warning
Symbol -CAUTION- yellow
warns of a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to light
injuries and/or material damage.
Caution
ATTENTION-yellow
warns of a possible situation that can lead to material and envi-
ronmental damage and disrupt operations.
Attention
Prohibition sign
Warning sign
Round, black pictogram, on white
background, red border and
crossbar
Triangular,
black symbol and border, on yel-
low background.
Prohibition sign
Environmental regulations
Round, white symbol, on blue
background.
Indications of state regulations to
be complied with, particularly in
relation to disposal.

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Warning sign
The following warning signs are used in the operating manual and on the device.
General warning sign
Warning of hand injuries
Warning of electric shock
Warning of cut injuries
Warning of oxidising substances
Warning of dangers due to
batteries
warning of non-compliance with the discharge time.
Comply with the waiting time of at least 3 minutes.
For your safety
Each person mandated with works on the system must have read and understood this manual and
especially the Safety chapter.
WARNING
Non-compliance with the safety instructions!
Improper use can lead to fatal injuries.
Before use, ensure that all the protective equipment works.
Compliance with the safety directions and the
occupational safety measures in which training is provided limits the risk.
Read the operating manual.
This manual cannot describe every conceivable situation; therefore, the applicable standards as well
as the corresponding regulations for occupational health and safety always have priority.

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Residual dangers
Additionally, use of the energy storage system is associated with residual dangers under the follow-
ing circumstances:
! The installation and maintenance works are not carried out properly.
! The installation and maintenance works are carried out by untrained and non-instructed
personnel.
! The safety directions provided in this manual are not followed.
All safety directions must be followed without fail; compliance with them is for your safety. No modi-
fications may be made to the device.
Intended use
VARTA pulse neo with its components is built according to the state of the art and the product-
specific standards and is to be used for the storage of electricity from photovoltaic systems. Other
uses must be coordinated with the manufacturer and the local energy supplier. The energy storage
system may be operated only while suspended on the wall.
Erroneous use
WARNING
Possible danger to life due to erroneous use!
Possible danger to life.
In the interior of the device there are parts with dangerous voltages. Con-
tact with these can lead to death.
Any use that goes beyond the intended use or other use of the energy
storage system or individual parts can lead to life-threatening situations.
Prohibited use
Do not use VARTA pulse neo:
! for mobile use on land, water, or in the air.
! for use on medical equipment.
! e.g. on the floor or table, lying or standing.