BYD CBH-40A Battery-Box Premium HVS or HVM Combiner Box Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- BYD
Table of Contents
Battery-Box Premium
HVS/HVM Combiner Box
Installation Manual
Model: CBH-40A
V1.3
Shenzhen BYD Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Information on this Document
1.1. Validity
This document is valid for the Battery-Box Premium HVS/HVM Combiner Box CBH-
40A.
1.2. Target Group
The instructions in this document may only be performed by qualified persons
who must have the following skills:
- Knowledge of how batteries work and are operated
- Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
- Knowledge of, and adherence to the locally applicable connection requirements, standards, and directives
- Knowledge of, and adherence to this document and the associated system documentation, including all safety instructions
- Training in dealing with the hazards associated with the installation and operation of electrical equipment and batteries
- Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment
Failure to do so will make any manufacturer’s warranty, guarantee or liability null, and void unless you can prove that the damage was not due to non- compliance.
1.3. Symbols
| Symbol | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death |
or serious injury
| Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death
or serious injury
| Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor
or moderate injury
| Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage
| Packaging instructions
Safety
2.1. Intended Use
2.2. Instructions and Warnings
Failure to follow these instructions may have serious consequences, such as
the destruction of the device, personal injury or death due to electric shock.
Therefore, the following safety instructions must be read and understood prior
to installation and use of the Combiner Box. For any clarifications or
additional information, contact the BYD local service.
| Symbol | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Once the product has been removed from its original packaging, visually |
inspect for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is found,
contact the distributor or manufacturer.
| This product must only be used for the purpose for which it has been
designed. Any other use is considered improper and therefore dangerous. The
manufacturer is not liable for possible damage caused by improper, incorrect
or unreasonable use
| BYD holds itself responsible only for the product in its original
configuration. BYD declines all responsibility for consequences deriving
from non-original spare parts.
| Any intervention that alters the structure or the operating cycle of the
product must be carried out or authorized by Shenzhen BYD Electronics Co.,
Ltd.
| This manual is an integral and essential part of the product. Carefully read
the recommendations contained in it since they provide important information
on safe use and maintenance.
| BYD may make technical changes in this manual and to the product at any time
without notice. In case of typing errors or other types of errors, the
corrections will be included in the new versions of the manual.
2.3. Position and securing
Failure to follow these instructions may have serious consequences, such as
the destruction of the device, personal injury or death due to electric shock.
Therefore, the following safety instructions must be read and understood prior
to installation and use of the Combiner Box. For any clarifications or
additional information, contact BYD local service.
| Symbol | Explanation |
|---|---|
| If positioning in a closed environment, make sure the area is ventilated |
and allows regular recirculation of air. If installing in an open environment,
position the enclosure in an area that is constantly shaded and protected from
exposure to direct sunlight. These measures are important for preventing
unnecessary and excessive overheating, which prolonged in time impairs the
duration and operation of parts inserted inside.
| Make sure the wall where the enclosure is to be mounted is suitable to
support the weight. The weight is around 10 kg.
2.4. Safety Precautions
This section contains safety precautions that must be observed at all times
when working on or with the product. To prevent personal injury and property
damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section
carefully and follow all safety precautions at all times.
Danger to life from electric shock due to live voltage
High voltages are present in the live components of the Combiner Box.
Touching live components results in death or serious injury due to electric
shock.
- Wear personal protective equipment when working on the Combiner Box.
- Do not touch live components.
- Before performing any work, always disconnect the Combiner Box from voltage sources unless supply voltage is absolutely necessary.
- Ensure that the device cannot be reconnected.
- Ensure that no voltage is present.
- Ground and short-circuit.
- Cover or isolate any adjacent live components. Protective covers must always be mounted.
Danger to life from electric shock due to live DC cables
Touching live DC cables from batteries or an inverter results in death or
serious injury.
- Prior to connecting the DC cables, ensure that the DC cables are voltage-free.
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment when working on the Combiner Box.
Danger to life from electric shock if the Combiner Box is damaged
If the Combiner Box is damaged, dangerous situations may arise during
operation that results in death or serious injury from electric shock.
- Only use the Combiner Box when it is in a technically faultless condition and safe to operate.
- Regularly check the Combiner Box for visual damage.
- Make sure that all external safety equipment is freely accessible at all times.
- Make sure that all safety equipment is in good working order.
Scope of delivery
Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any externally visible
damage. Contact your distributor if the scope of delivery is incomplete or
damaged. 
A Battery-Box
Premium HVS/HVM Combiner Box CBH-40A
B Installation Manual
Product Description
4.1. Circuit Diagram
The CBH-40A Combiner Box is a BYD battery system junction box to an inverter.
Up to three HVS/HVM battery towers could be connected in parallel with this
Combiner Box. 
“1-B+”, “1-B-“
and “PE 1“ in the diagram above mean the positive power cable, negative power
cable, and grounding cable from the battery tower Number 1.
4.2. Type Label
There is one type label attached to the Combiner Box.
The type label is located on the left upside of the Combiner Box.
You will find the following information on the type label:
- Manufacturer
- Device type
- Serial number
- Device-specific characteristics
- Production date
You will require the
information on the type label to use the product safely and when seeking
customer support from the BYD local service. The type label must remain
permanently attached to the product.
4.3. Symbols on the Type Label
| Symbol | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Beware of electrical voltage. | |
| **** | WEEE designation |
Do not dispose of the system together with the household waste but in
accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste applicable at
the installation site.
| Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Assembly
5.1. Wall Mounting
5.1.1. Selecting the Mounting Location
Fire hazard due to wrong choice of mounting location
Under fault conditions electric arcs may occur in the Combiner Box. Electric
arcs can cause fires if the Combiner Box is mounted on flammable materials.
- Do not mount the Combiner Box on flammable construction materials.
- Do not mount the Combiner Box near highly flammable materials.
- Do not mount the Combiner Box in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Requirements for the mounting location:
- The mounting location must not block any escape routes.
- The mounting location must be freely and safely accessible at all times without the necessity for any auxiliary equipment (such as scaffolding or lifting platforms). Non-fulfillment of these criteria may restrict servicing.
- The mounting location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the Combiner Box.
- The mounting location must not be exposed to direct solar irradiation.
- The recommended height of the location is higher than 1.6 meters from the ground.
- Make sure that the Combiner Box enclosure is not mounted in the path of rainwater.
Requirements for mounting:
- Mount the Combiner Box in such a way that the connection area is facing downwards.
- The recommended height of the wall box
- Do not mount the Combiner Box in an inclined position.
5.1.2. Mounting the Combiner Box
Danger of crushing if the Combiner Box is dropped
- When mounting the Combiner Box, take the weight of up to 9.7 kg into account.
- Installer should use personal protective equipment.
Damage to cable glands and plug connections due to improper transport and
installation
The cable glands and plug connections protrude from the enclosure.
Additionally required mounting material (not included in the scope of
delivery):
- Four M5 screws. Take wall properties into account when choosing the screw type.
- Four washers.
- If necessary, four screw anchors. Take wall properties into account when choosing the screw anchor type.
Procedure:
- Mark the position of the drill holes on the wall or stand.
- Drill holes at the marked positions.
- If necessary, insert the screw anchors.
- Fasten the Combiner Box to the wall or stand using suitable screws and washers.
- Ensure that the Combiner Box is securely fixed.
Electrical Connection
6.1. Connection Instructions
6.1.1. Preliminary Checks
Before connecting the Combiner Box to the battery and inverter, make sure
that:
- The Combiner Box is in good condition and there was no damage during transport.
- The Combiner Box is firmly anchored to walls and stable supports.
- There are no remaining metallic parts, chips and derivatives from the installation activities.
After performing the checks listed in the points above, proceed to wire the cables according to what is shown in the wiring diagram, making sure to use suitable sizes and colors.
Make sure that the DC connections are properly secured inside the terminals in
order to prevent possible overheating that may lead to dangerous situations.
6.1.2. Safety during Electrical Connection
Danger to life due to electric shock
High voltages are present in the live components of the Combiner Box.
Therefore, work on the Combiner Box is only allowed if the power is
disconnected and the guidelines that apply at the installation location are
strictly followed.
- Disconnect from voltage sources:
- Ensure that the device cannot be reconnected.
- Ensure that no voltage is present.
- Ground and short-circuit.
- Cover or isolate any adjacent live components. Protective covers must always be mounted.
6.2. Inserting the Cables into the Switch Cabinet
6.2.1. Bottom view of Combiner Box with cable glands
| Position | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Cable entry for connecting positive power cables from battery towers |
| B | Cable entry for connecting negative power cables from battery towers |
| C | Grounding cables input from battery towers |
| D | Output DC cable glands to an inverter |
| E | Grounding cable output gland to a common ground point |
6.2.2. Overview of the Connection Area
| Position | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Positive input cable blocks |
| B | Negative input cable blocks |
| C | Grounding posts for input grounding cables |
| D | Output DC cable blocks |
| E | Grounding post for output grounding cable |
6.3. Leading the Cables through the Cable Glands with sealing Gasket Procedure:
- Release the cable gland.
- Lead the cable through the swivel nut of the cable gland. Ensure that the thread of the swivel nut is facing upwards.
- Lead the cable through the seal insert.
- Insert the seal insert into the cable gland together with the cable.
- Cut the cable to length.
6.4. Connecting the DC Cables
BYD recommends using bootlace ferrules for connecting the DC cables to the
blocks.
Damage to the Combiner Box due to moisture penetration
- Moisture can penetrate the Combiner Box through unsealed cable glands.
Cable requirements:
The diameter of the DC cables: 5 mm to 12.5 mm.
Cross section: 6 mm² to 16 mm²
Procedure:
- Attach the cables to an external cable support rail.
- Cut the cables to length and strip 25 mm off the insulation.
- If you are using bootlace ferrules, mount the bootlace ferrules and crimp gas-tight.
- Lead the cables to the blocks.
- Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the switch of the connector.( recommended screwdriver type, S3.5×100)
- Hold the cables, and push up the screwdriver to make the switch go to the end.
- Make sure the switch is well fixed at the end of the sink.
- Remove the screwdriver from the connector.
6.5. Connecting the Grounding Cable
Cable requirement
- Conductor cross-section: 10 -16 mm²
- Outer diameter: 5 mm to 12.5 mm
- With a ring terminal
Procedure:
- Loose the original nut and washer on the ground post.
- Put the grounding cable in the ground post.
- Tighten the nut and washer. (torque: 5.5 Nm).
- Ensure that the grounding cable is securely fixed.
Maintenance
7.1. Periodic Maintenance
It is recommended to periodically inspect the panel and check the following
points:
-
There are no evident signs of rust or corrosion which may impair functioning and safety.
(Yearly – Visual inspection) -
There are no water infiltrations and excessive dust infiltration.
(Yearly – Visual inspection) -
The mass grounding and drains are efficient.
(Yearly – Visual inspection) -
There is insulation between the electrical circuits and masses.
(5 Year – Insulation test) -
All the DC connections are correctly tightened.
(Yearly – Dynamometric torque tool) -
There are no burn marks on the terminals.
(Yearly – Visual inspection) -
The door panel of the enclosure is firmly closed at the end of all the checks and after any maintenance.
(Yearly – Visual inspection)
7.2. Extraordinary Maintenance
If damaged components need to be replaced only use materials identical to
those originally supplied.
If the electrical connections are damaged due to mechanical or electrical
causes or due to rodents, immediately disconnect the system or at least the
damaged part. After verifying that no failures were caused to the equipment,
proceed with the replacement of the wires using similar materials.
All the maintenance operations must be performed by taking into account all safety instructions, checking beforehand that the components are not powered.
Decommissioning
**8.1. Disassembling the Combiner Box
Danger to life due to electric shock when touching live components of the Combiner Box**
- Observe the following safety rules when disconnecting:
– Disconnect from voltage sources.
– Ensure that the device cannot be reconnected.
– Check that no voltage or current is present.
– Ground and short-circuit.
– Cover or isolate any adjacent live components.
Risk of burns from touching hot components
Requirement:
The Combiner Box must be disconnected from voltage sources.
Procedure:
- Open the doors of the Combiner Box.
- Disconnect the input cables from the blocks.
- Disconnect the output cables.
- Disconnect the grounding cables.
- Release the cable glands.
- Pull all cables out of cable glands and isolate them.
- Disassemble the Combiner Box.
8.2. Disposing of the Combiner Box
Dispose of the Combiner Box in accordance with the applicable disposal
regulations for electronic waste.
Technical Data
General Data
Maximum Operating Voltage (Un)| 1000V DC
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)| 1000V DC
Rated Impulse Voltage (Uimp)| 6kV
Maximum input current per battery tower| 35 A
Maximum output current| 40A
Rated Current of the ASSEMBLY (InA):| 40A
Rated short-time withstand current (Icw)| ＜10kA
Pollution degree| 3
Fuse holder| Rail Mounting -1,500 VDC
Fuse type| 40A 22×58 – 1,500 VDC – gPV
MECHANICAL DATA
| Enclosure | SGCC (Galvanized Cold Rolled Steel) |
|---|---|
| Length/ Width/ Height | 540×350×120mm |
| Weight | 9.7kg |
| Degree of Protection | IP55 |
| Type of electrical connection | FFF – fixed connection |
| Form of separation | Form1 (no internal separation) |
ENVIRONMENT DATA
| Ambient temperature during normal operation | -10~+50℃ (Note 1) |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature during storage | -10~+50℃ |
| Humidity | 0 % to 95 % non-condensing |
| Altitude | up to 4,000 m (Note 2) |
DC INPUT DATA
| Maximum number of battery towers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Input cable glands entry | 9 M20×1.5 with 1 input each |
| Input connection | Directly on terminal blocks |
| DC conductor cross-section | 6 mm² to 16 mm² |
| Ground cable cross-section | 10 mm² to 16 mm² |
DC OUTPUT DATA
| Output cable glands entry | 3 M20×1.5 with 1 input each |
|---|---|
| Input connection | Directly on terminal blocks |
| DC conductor cross-section | 6 mm² to 16 mm² |
| Ground cable cross-section | 10 mm² to 16 mm² |
(Note 1): Derating of 0.5%/K of max. current from 40°C to 50°C.
(Note 2): Derating of maximum voltage versus altitude. 1.5 % per 100 m
from 2,001 m to 3,000 m. 1.0% per 100 m from 3,001 m to 4,000m.
Contact Information
BYD Global Service|
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Email| bboxservice@byd.com
Telephone| +86 755 89888888-471 75
Address| No.3009, BYD Road, Pingshan, Shenzhen, 51 1 81 1 8, P. R. China
Website| www.bydbatterybox.com
Social Media Link| https://www.facebook.com/BatteryBoxBYD
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/byd-battey-box
Europe| EFT-Systems GmbH
Email| service@eft-systems.de
Telephone| +49 9352 8523999
+44 (0) 2037695998 (UK)
+34 91 060 22 67 (ES)
+39 02 87368364 (1 T)
Address| Bruchtannenstraße 28, 63801 Kleinostheim, Germany
Website| www.eft-systems.de
Australia| Alps Power Pty Ltd
Email| service@alpspower.com.au
Telephone| +61 2 8005 6688
Address| 1 4/47-51 Lorraine St, Peakhurst NSW 221 0
Website| www.alpspower.com.au
South Africa| Afriplus Energy Group (Pty) Ltd
Email| support@afriplusenergy.co.za
Telephone| +27 21 1 40 3594
Address| The Pavilion, Corner Of Dock & Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront, 8001 ,
Cape Town
Website| www.afriplusenergy.co.za
USA| BYD US Service
Email| bboxusservice@byd.com
Installation Manual V1.3
References
- AfriPlus | AfriPlus Energy Group proudly serves as the official Southern African partner for the renowned Chinese world market leader, BYD
- ALPS POWER PTY LTD – BYD Battery-Box Australia Authorized Partner
- BYD Battery-Box – BYD Battery-Box
- BYD Battery-Box – BYD Battery-Box
- Eft-Systems