GOODWE SECU-A5.4L Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Installation Guide

: June 15, 2024
: GOODWE

GOODWE SECU-A5.4L Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Safety Precaution

General Disclaimer

The information in this user manual is subject to change due to product updates or other reasons. This guide cannot replace the product labels or the safety precautions in the user manual unless otherwise specified. All descriptions in the manual are for guidance only.
Before installations, read through the quick installation guide. For additional information, please see the user manual.
All operations should be performed by trained and knowledgeable technicians who are familiar with local standards and safety regulations.
Check the deliverables for correct model, complete contents, and intact appearance. Contact after sales service if any damage is found or any component is missing.
Use insulating tools and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating the equipment to ensure personal safety. Wear anti-static gloves, cloths, and wrist strips when touching electron devices to protect the equipment from damage. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage caused by static electricity.
Strictly follow the installation, operation, and configuration instructions in this guide and relative user manual. The manufacturer shall not be liable for equipment damage or personal injury if you do not follow the instructions. For more warranty details, please visit: https://en.goodwe.com/warranty

Safety Disclaimer

Instructions during Installation

The battery system is a low voltage system. Please keep Power Off before any operations to avoid danger. Strictly follow all safety precautions outlined in this manual and safety labels on the equipment during the operation.
The inverter used with the battery shall be approved by the battery manufacturer. The approved list of batteries and the matched inverter can be obtained through the official website.
Do not disassemble, modify, or replace any part of the battery or the power control unit without official authorization from the manufacturer. Otherwise, it will cause electrical shock or damages to the equipment, which shall not be borne by the manufacturer.
Do not hit, pull, drag, squeeze or step on the equipment or put the battery into fire. Otherwise, the battery will be exploded.
Do not place the battery in a high temperature environment. Make sure that there is no heat source near the battery and no direct sunlight. When the ambient temperature exceeds 60 °C, it will cause a fire.
Do not use the battery if it is defective, broken, or damaged. The damaged battery may leak electrolyte.
To protect the battery pack and its components from damage during transportation, please ensure that the transportation personnel are professionally trained. All operations during the transportation have to be recorded. The equipment shall be kept in balance, thus avoiding falling down.
The battery equipment is heavy. Please equip the corresponding personnel according to its weight, so that the equipment does not exceed the weight range of the human body can carry, and smash the personnel.
Contact after-sale service immediately if the battery is not able to be started. Otherwise, the battery might be damaged permanently.
Do not move the battery system if it is connected with external battery modules. Contact after-sale service if the battery shall be replaced or added.

Emergency Measures

Battery Electrolyte Leakage

If the battery module leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas. The electrolyte is corrosive. It will cause skin irritation or chemical burn to the operator. Anyone contacts the leaked substance accidentally has to do as following:

Breath in the leaked substance: Evacuate from the polluted area, and seek immediate medical assistance.
Eye contact: Rinse your eyes for at least 15 minutes with clean water and seek immediate medical assistance.
Skin contact: Thoroughly wash the touch area with soap and clean water, and seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting, and seek immediate medical assistance.

Fire

The battery may explode when the ambient temperature exceeds 150 °C. Poisonous and hazardous gas may be released if the battery is on fire.
In the event of a fire, please make sure that the carbon dioxide extinguisher or Novac1230 or FM-200 is nearby.
The fire cannot be put out by water or ABC dry powder extinguisher. Firefighters are required to wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Label Description

| Potential risks exist. Wear proper PPE before any operations.| | Keep the equipment away from open flame or ignition source.
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| HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD High voltage exists during the equipment’s running. Ensure the equipment is power off before any operations.| | Keep the equipment away from children.
| Operate the equipment properly to avoid explosion.| | No extinguishing with water
| The equipment contains corrosive electrolytes. In case of a leak in the equipment, avoid contact the leaked liquid or gas.| | Do not dispose of the equipment with household garbage at its end of life. Dispose it according to local laws and regulations or send it to the manufacturer.
| Batteries contain flammable materials. Beware of fire.| | Recycle regeneration mark
Symbol | Read through the user manual before any operations.| | CE Marking.
Symbol | Pay attention to wearing PPE during installation, operation and maintaining of the product.| | Grounding. To indicate PE cable connection position.

Check Before Power ON

No	Check Item
1	The battery is firmly installed in a clean place where is well-ventilated

and easy to operate.
2| The PE cable, power cable, communication cable, and the terminal resistors are connected correctly and securely.
3| Cable ties are intact, routed properly and evenly.
4| Unused ports and terminals are sealed.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Good We Technologies Co., Ltd. hereby declares that the equipment without wireless communication modules sold in the European market meets the requirements of the following directives:

Electromagnetic compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC)
Electrical Apparatus Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD)
Battery Directive 2006/66/EC and Amending Directive 2013/56/EU
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012/19/EU
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
You can download the EU Declaration of Conformity on the official website: https://en.goodwe.com.

Introduction

Parts Introduction

Handle
DC Terminal (BAT)
Air Circuit Breaker
SOC Indicator
Communication Terminal (COM)
Grounding Point
Button
Dial Switch[1]

[1]: Only applies to SECU-A5.4L.

Dimensions

Battery System Installation

Deliverables

Space Requirements

Angle Requirements

Installed with Battery Cabinet

NOTICE

Only applies to the scenario when the battery connects with ESA inverters.
For the installation of the battery cabinet (or battery enclosure), please refer to BCL9600 User Manual.

Electrical Connection

Wiring Diagram for battery systems

Connected to ES, EM, SBP or BP Inverter
Wiring Diagram for battery systems

Connected to ESA Inverter

Connecting the PE cable

NOTICE
The PE cable, grounding terminal and screws shall be prepared by yourself.
Connecting the PE cable

Connecting the Power Cable

Connecting the Communication Cable

PIN	SECU-A5.4L	SECU A5.4-20
1	N/A	RS485_A
2	N/A	RS485_B
4	CAN_H	CAN_H
5	CAN_L	CAN_L
3,6,7,8	N/A	N/A

Connecting the Communication Cable

Calibrating the Dial Switch (SECU-A5.4L)

PIN	SECU-A5.4L	Description
2	Dial Switch	To recognize the last battery connected to inverter
3	Good We communication protocol Switch	To realize the communication between

inverter and inverter unit part

Single battery

Parallized batteries

Power ON and OFF

NOTICE

The DC breaker between the inverter and the battery (DC Breaker 2), and between the two batteries (DC Breaker 7), shall be installed in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Power on the inverters in the battery system. For details, please refer to the related model’s Inverter User Manual.

Single battery

Power ON and OFF

NOTICE

The DC breaker between the inverter and the battery (DC Breaker 2), and between the two batteries (DC Breaker 7), shall be installed in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Power on the inverters in the battery system. For details, please refer to the related model’s Inverter User Manual.