Genesis User Manual

 

E-On Batteries' Genesis_48V_9.8 kWh
Smart Battery Energy Storage System (SMARTBESS)

 

Version:  B
Last Revision:   11/10/2022
Author:   e-On Batteries Inc.
Copyright © e-On Batteries, Inc. 2022 All rights reserved.

 

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About This Document

This document describes the application scenarios, installation, electrical connection, commission and troubleshooting of e-On's 9.8 kWh GENESIS SMARTBESS (Smart Battery Energy Storage System). Before installing and operating the system. Please ensure that you are familiar with GEBESIS features, functions, and all safety precautions as provided in this document. This manual is applicable to the following GENESIS Models:

Model # :  EBR-P48192EDA1

Who should read this manual?

• Technicians    
• Installers    
• Commissioning Personnel    
• Maintenance Staff    
• Homeowners / Operators

Use only dry cloth to clean or wipe down the equipment cabinet.

It is imperative to follow the installation sequence of the equipment. Failure to do so may damage the equipment or put personnel at risk.

If the GENESIS is equipped with a chassis fan, be careful to keep objects, debris and fingers away from the protective grille.

GENESIS IS A BATTERY that may operate when the electrical grid is experiencing an outage. Do not attempt to perform any work on the system until feed power has been removed and the battery is suffuciently discharged. (10% SOC or less).

Personnel requirements

Installation of the GENESIS is not time-consuming or difficult but it is not a DIY project. Trained personnel are required for installing and maintaining equipment. All work must conform to state, federal and local electrical code requirements. Replacement of equipment or parts (including software) must be done by professional/authorized personnel.

Electrical safety

The GND cable must be installed first.  When removing the equipment, the GND wire must be removed last. Do not operate the device without grounding conductor. Equipment should be permanently connected to the grounding apparatus.  Before operating the device, re-check the ground connection of the GENESIS to ensure that the device is properly grounded. If the grounding assigment is to the inverter, check the resistance of the inverter ground. It should be no more than 1 Ohm.

Be sure to protect the grounding cable. When performing high-voltage operations, use HV insulated insulation tools.

Antistatic requirements

Circuit boards are sensitive to static discharge. Use an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves before touching the device or handling boards or integrated circuits.  Ensure the other end of the ESD wrist strap is well-grounded.

When holding a board, grasp an area near the edge of the board that has few electronic components. Avoid touching electronic components with your hands. Occasionally, some components, like capacitors or inductors, may remain energized after removal.

The removed boards must be packed with antistatic packaging materials for storage or transportation.

1. Important Safety Information

1.1  Safety requirements

When installing, operating and maintaining the equipment, please read this manual first and follow the safety placards on the equipment and all safety precautions in the manual. The terms "instructions", "caution", "warning" and "danger" in the manual do not represent all safety precautions to be observed, but only supplement all safety precautions. e-On shall not be liable for any violation of general safety operation requirements or safety standards for design, GENESIS equipment and use of said equipment.

The equipment shall be used in an environment that meets the requirements of design specifications; otherwise it may cause equipment failures. Abnormal standby function, component damage, personal safety accident, property loss, etc. are not within the scope of equipment quality assurance.

The installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment shall comply with local laws, regulations and specifications. The safety precautions in the manual are only a supplement to local laws, regulations electrical code and specifications of governing bodies.

e-On Batteries Inc. shall not be liable for any of the following circumstances:

• Equipment not operating under the service conditions described in this manual.
• Installation methods, construction details and operating environment.
• Disassembly or changing the GENESIS hardware, design and/or modifying the software code without authorization.
• Failure to follow the operating instructions and safety warnings on the equipment or documents.
• Equipment damage caused by abnormal natural environment (force majeure, such as earthquake, fire, storm, acid rain, snow disaster, etc.
• Transportation damage caused by customer's own transportation.
• Damage caused by storage conditions not meeting the requirements stated in GENESIS documents.
• Using an inverter that is incompatible with the GENESIS.

General Safety Guidelines

It is generally unsafe to install, operate or perform maintenance on outdoor equipment and cables (including, but not limited to, handling equipment, manipulating equipment and cables, plugging and unplugging interfaces, etc.) in severe weather such as lightning, rain, snow and/or strong winds exceeding 24 mph (10.8m/s).

To avoid possible electric shock during installation, operation and maintenance, it is recommended that technicians or installers avoid wearing metallic jewelry and/or any other easily conductive items such as a metallic writing pen.

Figure 1-1 Antistatic packaging material

 

Risks of electrolyte leakage

• Do not subject PowerBlock to strong impact.
• Do not crush or puncture PowerBlock.
• Do not open or destroy the battery modules.
• Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. Wear eye protection when possible.
• Avoid a fall by physically mounting the PowerBlock. If a fall does occur, turn off the PowerBlock immediately and discontinue use. 

Risks of fire

• Do not expose PowerBlock to prolonged direct sunlight.
• Avoid contact with conductive objects such as wires.
• Keep PowerBlock away from fire source, flammable, explosive and chemical materials.
• Do not dispose of batteries by recycling them properly. The batteries may explode during a fire event. 

Risks of electric shock 

• Do not touch PowerBlock with wet hands.
• Secure access to PowerBlock from children and pets.
• In the rare event of a short circuit, PowerBlock can present a risk of electric shock.by a high short-circuit current.

Table 1-1 Responses to Emergencies

Warnings and their Meanings

Visual indicators are used in this manual and on the product itself. These symbols represent physical and operational threats and must be observed and understood by users, installers and maintenance personnel. 

Figure 1.3 Symbols

 Figure 1.4 Symbols (Cont.)

 Figure 1.5 Symbols (Cont.)

1.2 Specifications and Precautions

 Figure 1.2 Nameplate and Warning Placard

 

1.4 Storage Safety

• Place battery according to labels on packing case. 
• Do not put battery upside-down or sideways. 
• Store batteries in a place free from direct sunlight and rain. 
• Keep batteries at least six feet from any heat-source (such as a water heater). 
• Avoid contact with corrosive or organic substances (including gas exposure). 
• Batteries with deficiencies should be separated from normal batteries by barriers or placement in separate fire protection zones.
• Battery can be stored for 7 days with temperature ranging from -22°F to -4°F or 113°F to 140°F; 6 months from -4°F to 113°F. 
• Maintain relative humidity between 5%RH-95%RH. 
• Keep storage area dry, clean and well ventilated. 
• Do not dispose of battery into environmental or sewage area. 
• Battery should be recycled and disposed of according to local regulations.

1.5 Transportation Safety

The e-On GENESIS Battery has cleared UN38.3 (Section 38.3 of the sixth Revised Edition of 
the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Manual of Tests and Criteria) 
and SN/T0370.2-2009(Part 2:Performance Test of the Rules for the Inspection of packaging 
for Exporting of Dangerous Goods). 

• The battery is classified as class 9 dangerous goods and is subject to land and water 
  transportation. It is mandatory to report to the airline company and obtain approval before 
  air transport.
• Maintain temperature between -4°F to 113°F during transportation. 
• Do not store the battery around explosive, flammable or toxic objects. 
• Only use enclosed vehicles for transport. Delivery by flatbed truck or open trailer normally 
  results in fire and will void your warranty. 
• Do stack other products on top of the GENESIS. When shipping pallets a maximum of four 
  batteries can be stacked. 
• Upon delivery, do not remove manufacturer installed decals. They contain warnings and 
  information and are normally required by law.
• Prevent direct exposure to rain, condensation and physical damage. 
• Ensure the battery is “Powered Down” prior to shipping. 
• During transportation, place battery flat with the appropriate side up.
• To avoid possible damage do not free-stand the GENESIS or lean against a wall. 
• The battery is qualified for land and sea transport without restriction except for hazmat 
  labeling. Shipping by air is different. Call the airline BEFORE attempting to ship by air, 
  permission is required.

2. Introduction

2.1 Genesis Components

The e-On Genesis is a 48V 9.8kWh LiFePO4 Smart BESS (Battery Energy Storage System). Genesis is DC coupled and can be used to power loads even during a grid outage. It has a 48V battery module as the main power supply unit which is composed of 64Ah cells in 3 parallel and sixteen series connections (3P16S). Up to 8 units can be in parallel connection, storing 76.8kWh of energy. The battery integrates with PV, PCS, Grid, DC Breaker and other loads in a residential energy storage system.

2.2 Modes of Operation

The four typical application scenarios are as shown below:

2.3 Functions

The e-On Genesis is designed with advanced charging and discharging performance algorithms, 
delivering longer cycle life and less self-discharging losses. The built-in BMS monitors battery 
operation status and provides alarms to avoid operation out of limits. A maximum of 8 batteries can be connected in parallel to expand energy and power of energy storage system. Battery 
communicates with PCS via CAN or RS485.

• Monitoring: Measures the voltage and temperature of cell, and the voltage and current of 
  battery.
• SOC estimate: Indicates the amount of remaining charge as a percentage.
• Alarms and protections: over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, over and under
  temperature.
• Reports: Report alarm messages and operational data to PCS via CAN or Rs485.
• Parallel connection: Maximum of 8 batteries in parallel.
• Power-off triggers by fault: Battery powers off if level three under-voltage, cell over-voltage 
  or parallel connection failure is detected.
• Minimum Activation: Input 45V～60V on P+/P- terminals, and battery will be switched from 
  power-off mode to standby status.
• Emergency shut down: Press battery power button for 2 seconds to shut off power.

2.4 Appearance

The battery is an energy storage unit composed of cells, mechanical parts, battery management system (BMS), and power and signal terminals. Product dimensions (unit: in) and appearance are as shown below:

2.6 Mounting Guidance

Visually inspect the package for signs of transit damage. Report this damage to your dealer for 
a replacement. Do not install damaged or suspected damaged equipment. After opening the 
package, ensure components are included. If there are any missing components, please 
contact your e-On representative. The Genesis should be de-energized and main circuit breaker 
should be disconnected during installation.

2.6 Mounting Guidance

Mounting
Mounting is relatively straight forward. Place the bracket against the wall and determine its positioning. Level the bracket and mark the drill points. Remove the bracket while the holse are being drilled and the anchors installed. Replace the mount securing it with the screws. 
Safety Tabs
Genesis is fitted with a secure tab locking  system. Locking tabs secure the Genesis once  mounted. Rotate them open and reverse the 
position once the unit is firmly placed.
Misalignment
Genesis must be securely mounted to the bracket using the interlocking tabs. Visually  inspect this fitment to ensure the locking tabs can be secured. With the unit in place and 
the locking tabs secured there should be no movement.

2.7 Power and Network Connections

1. Insert the power cables from the genesis to the DC circuit breaker.
2. Connect the network connector cable to the network ports on the battery and PCS.
3. Connect other RS 485 communications cables to the link ports as necessary.

2.6 Required Tools and Equipment

2.8.2 Assembling Electrical Cabling

1. Strip cable sheaths by1/2", with orange positive cable or black negative cable. Insert sealing 
sleeve (if included) and sealing nut along the cable as shown. The included 4 AWG fitment 
sleeve is used when only 4 AWG wire is available. The optional sealing sleeve is available 
from Amphenol and is only in areas expected to be exposed to flooding.

2. Insert stripped cable into the connector body and crimp firmly at the crimp area using a 
hydraulic crimping tool or equivalent.
3. Slide optional sealing sleeve forward into position and follow with the sealing nut. Screw 
shut until firmly affixed.
4. Strip the cable back by the depth of the terminal lug, this may vary. Attach SC35-10 lug and 
crimp with hydraulic crimping tool or equivalent.
5. Completed cable assembly.

2.9 Parallel Data Connection of Multiple Genesis

 DATA MUST BE CONNECTED IN SERIES, POWER IS PARALLEL

2.9.1 Parallel Data Connection of Multiple Genesis

Quick Install Guide Pairing e-On Genesis and Sol-Ark Inverter

2.9.2 Parallel DC Power Connection of Multiple Genesis

 POWER MUST BE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL, DATA IS SERIES.

2.999     Cable Pinout Chart

3. Power-Up / Power-Down Operation

After all the mounting is done and all electrical connections have been made the inverter/PCS will need to communicate with the batteries. This will normally require a power-up operation.

3.1 SOC / Status Indicators

6.6 Troubleshooting