Solplanet Ai-LB 5K Pro 5kWh Low Voltage Battery Instruction Manual

Solplanet Ai-LB 5K Pro 5kWh Low Voltage Battery

Specifications

• Model: Ai-LB 5K Pro
• Product Type: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Manufacturer: Solplanet

Product Information

The Ai-LB Pro battery energy storage system (BESS) is designed for mounting, installation, commissioning, configuration, operation, troubleshooting, and decommissioning. It is essential to follow the instructions provided in this user manual for safe and proper use of the product.

Product Usage Instructions

Unpacking and Storage

1. Scope of Delivery: Ensure all components listed in the scope of delivery section are present.
2. Product Storage: Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Commissioning:

• Inspection before Commissioning: Before commissioning, inspect the product for any visible damage or defects.
• Commissioning Procedure: Follow the step-by-step commissioning procedure outlined in the user manual to ensure proper setup and operation.

Decommissioning the Product:
Refer to section 8 of the user manual for guidance on decommissioning the product safely.

FAQ

• Q: What is the intended use of the Ai-LB 5K Pro?
  A: The product is intended for specific applications and should not be used for supplying power to life-sustaining medical devices.

• Q: Who is the target group for this user manual?
  A: The user manual is intended for qualified persons with specific skills related to battery operation, inverter operation, electrical installations, and safety compliance.

Ai-LB 5K Pro
Installation Manual
Version:01

General information

About this document
This document describes the mounting, installation, commissioning, configuration, operation, troubleshooting and decommissioning of the Ai-LB Pro battery energy storage system (BESS).
You will find the latest version of this document and further information on the BESS in PDF format at www.solplanet.net. It is recommended that this document be readily accessible at all times.

Area of the validity
This document is valid for the following model:

• Ai-LB 5K Pro

Target group
This document is intended for qualified persons who must perform the tasks exactly as described in this user manual.
All installation work must be performed by appropriately trained and qualified persons. Qualified persons must possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of how batteries work and are operated.
• Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated.
• Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing, repairing and using electrical devices and batteries and installations.
• Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices.
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, standards and directives.
• Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information.

Not adhering to the prescribed instructions may potentially void the manufacturer’s warranty. If in doubt please contact the local Solplanet service team.

Symbols

DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage.

Information that is important for a specific topic or goal, however not related to safety.

Safety

Intended use
The Ai-LB 5K Pro is a BESS is for both residential and commercial applications and operates with Solplanet hybrid inverters.

• It is a low voltage Li-ion BESS.
• It can be operated in on-grid, off-grid and backup modes with all officially compatible Solplanet inverters.
• The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
• The product must only be used as stationary equipment.
• Alterations to the product are not allowed unless authorized in writing by Solplanet.
• Unauthorized alterations will void the guarantee and warranty claims. Solplanet will not be held liable for any damage caused by such unauthorized alterations.
• The product is not suitable for supplying power to life-sustaining medical devices.
• Please ensure that no personal injury would lead due to the power outage of the battery system.
• The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved for by Solplanet.
• Use this product only in accordance with the information provided in this documentation and with the locally applicable standards and directives. Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage.
• The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.
• This document does not replace any regional, state, provincial, federal or national laws, regulations or standards that apply to the installation, electrical safety and use of the product.

Important safety instructions
The product has been designed and tested in accordance with international safety requirements. To prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure long-term operation of the product, read this section carefully and observe all safety information at all times.

DANGER
Danger to life due to electric shock where surge protection is not used!
If there is no surge protection, a voltage surge can be conducted into the building and to other connected devices in the same system through power cables, network cables or other types of cable. Touching live parts and cables may result in death or lethal injury due to electric shock.

• Ensure all devices in the same system and the inverter are integrated within an existing surge protection systems/devices.
• Refer to local installation regulations to determine the requirements for the installation of surge protection devices.

WARNING
Danger to life due to electric shock from destruction of mea- surement devices due to overvoltage！
Overvoltage can damage a measurement device and result in voltage being present in the enclosure of the measurement device. Touching the live enclosure of the measuring device results in death or lethal injuries due to electric shock.

• Only use measuring devices with a higher voltage range than the system battery voltage.

CAUTION
Risk of injury due to weight of product！
Injuries may result if the product is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or mounted.

• Lift and transport the product carefully.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment, in accordance with local regulations, when working on the product.

NOTICE
Damage to the battery system due to electrostatic discharge!
Internal components of the battery system can be irreparably damaged by electrostatic discharge.

• Ground yourself before touching any component.

Symbols on the label

Unpacking and storage

Scope of delivery
Check the scope of delivery for completeness and any visible external damage. Contact your supplier if the package is damaged upon delivery or is incomplete.

A

|

Battery

| Ai-LB 5K Pro 460x165x652 mm

18.11×6.50×25.67 in

|

1

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B

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Power Cable

| Positive: orange plug, 25 mm² / 4 AWG, L:1.5 m (59.06 in) to SC25-8

ring terminal.

Negative: black plug, 25 mm² / 4 AWG, L:1.5 m (59.06 in) to SC25-8

ring terminal

|

1 set

|

Continuous flow capacity：100A

C

|

Grounding Cable

| Ground cable yellow & green/L:1 m (39.37in)/ double OT M6|

1

|

D

|

Communication cable

| Standard network cable black/L:1.5 m (59.06 in)/Double RJ45 Plug|

1

|
E| Mounting Plate| | 1|
F| Expansion Screw| M880 mm| 4|
G| Screw| M516 mm| 2|

H

| Mounting Positioning Board| |

1

|

I

| RJ45 Water-proof Wiring Terminal| |

3

|
J| Wifi Stick| EESW-A400-02, 98x23x23 mm| 1|

Product storage
Suitable storage is required if the equipment is not installed immediately:

• Store the battery in the original packing case.
• The storage temperature must be between -15°C ~ +55°C , and the storage relative humidity must be 5~95% RH, non-condensing.
• The storage SOC: 25%~50%. Re-charge the battery every 6 months, to ensure no over-discharge of the battery occurs.
• The packing with the equipment shall not be tilted or inverted.
• Place the equipment in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the equipment away from flammable, explosive, and corrosive materials.
• Keep the equipment away from rain.
• The product must be fully inspected and tested by authorized personnel before it can be put into operation, if it has been stored for three or more months.

Product overview

Dimensions

Interfaces and functions

The product is equipped with the following interfaces and functions:

PSRP6XC25A, Manufacturer: GENERAL(Suzhou) CO., Ltd.
6| Port Positive x2| PSR6XCBM5A| Red cable 25 mm² / 4 AWG, cable plug model: PSRP6XC25A, Manufacturer: GENERAL(Suzhou) CO., Ltd.
7| GND| M6| Yellow-Green, 10 AWG
8| Venting Valve| |
9| WIFI Socket| | For WIFI stick
10| 125A DC Breaker| |

RJ45 Port Pin Definition

WiFi Socket port description

Use Wifi stick for remote software update.

Please contact Solplanet after-sales service department to implement specific operations.

Basic system solution
The photovoltaic energy storge power generation system is composed of the following parts.

Mounting

Requirements for mounting
Requirements for Installation Location

DANGER
Danger to life due to fire or explosion！
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. This can result in death or serious injury.

• Do not mount the product in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
• Do not mount the inverter in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
• A solid support surface must be available (e.g. concrete or masonry).
• The mounting location must be inaccessible to children.
• The installation location must be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the BESS.
• Keep away from conductive (metal) dust.
• Keep away from water sources, heat sources and inflammable and explosive articles.
• The installation location must not be close to fire.
• The product should be mounted such that the LED indicators can be read without difficulty.
• The circuit breaker of the BESS must always be freely accessible.
• The altitude of the installation location should be less than 3000 m.
• The operating temperature should be between -15°C ~ +55°C.
• The ambient humidity should be 5~95% RH, noncondensing.
• The mounting location must not be permanently exposed to direct sunlight solar irradiation. If the product is exposed to direct solar irradiationsunlight, the exterior components may age prematurely and overheating might occur. When becoming too hot, the BESS reduces its power output to avoid overheating, and will lead to reduced its lifetime.

Tools
The tools in the following table may be needed during the installation.

Safety gear
Wear the following safety gear when working on the BESS. Adhere to local occupational health and safety standards.

Mounting

1. Step 1 ： Measure the mounting space (position a cardboard the same size as the battery). Mark the fixed position with the “Mounting Locating Plate(H)” 
2. Step 2 ： Use an impact electric drill to drill holes in the concrete or stone (fireproof) wall, the drilling depth is between 80mm and 85mm: The drill diameter is 12 mm. 
3. Step 3：
4. Tighten the “Expansion Screw（F）” slightly and put it into the hole. Knock the expansion bolt with a rubber hammer until all the expansion plugs enter into the hole.
5. Screw out the bolts and remove the spring washer and flat washer.
6. Step 4 ： Attach the “Back Plate (E)” to the wall using the screws removed in step 3.
7. Step 5 ： Hang the battery on the bracket according to the picture below.
8. Step 6 ： Secure the PACK from the side using “Screws(G)”.

Stack Mounting

1. The Ai-LB 5K Pro battery system supports capacity expansion. Up to five batteries can be stacked. The expandable capacity of the battery system ranges is 100~500Ah, without increasing output power of 5.12kW.
2. Stacking accessories are available for purchase.

Electrical connection

Requirements for the Electrical connection

Power Cable
Material List (plug components may be purchased separately from supplier).

Communication Cable
Battery to Battery Communication Cable.
Pin definition as below, alternatively a standard straight CAT 5 Ethernet cable can be used.

Battery to Inverter Communication Cable

Install an isolation device
Install an isolation device (i.e., a circuit breaker) between the inverter and the battery system to run both positive and negative conductor overcurrent protection. The steps for installing isolation devices (i.e., circuit breakers) are as follows:

1. Use E25-16 terminals to connect the wiring harness to the isolation device.
2. Insert the wiring harness terminal into the connection port of the isolation device and distinguish the positive and negative terminals of the isolation device (see the isolation device specifications for details).
3. Tighten the wiring harness terminal with screws to secure it.

During installation, please turn off the battery power switch and check whether the power is off.The cable from the circuit breaker to the inverter is provided by the installation personnel. (Please refer to the Product Packaging List for cable specifications).

Single Unit Connection

NOTICE
Before electrical connection, ensure that the circuit breaker/power switch of the battery and all switches connected to the energy storage are in the OFF state. Otherwise, electric shock may occur.

1. The rated output power of the cable connection is 3 kW; SOC>70% The output power is 5 kW.
2. Install circuit breakers based on local regulations.

Ground Connection

Communication Connection

• Step 1 ： Route the communications cable through the “RJ45 Water-proof Wiring Terminal（I）”
• Step 2 ： Connect the communications cable to the RJ45 port (labelled “Inverter”).
• Step 3 ： Tighten the RJ45 cable cover.
• Step 4 ： Connect the other end of the communication cable to the inverter.

Power Cable Connection

Turn On Battery

• Step 1 ：Turn on the DC isolator on the BESS while the power switch is off.
• Step 2： Press the “Power Switch” to turn on battery. After five seconds, the blue LED flashes to indicate normal operation. Step 3：Close the top cover after the battery is turned on.

Shutdown Battery

• Step 1 ： Press the “Power Switch” to shutdown battery.
• Step 2 ：Turn off the DC isolator while the power switch is off.

Multi-Unit Connection with Bus-Bars/Combiner Box (3-unit example)

Step 1： The method of cable connection with a bus-bar will output a power of 3 x 3 kW = 9 kW, and at a state-of-charge (SOC) over 70%, 3 x 5 kW = 15 kW.
Step 2： Max. number of parallel units: 32. Note that the max. recommended charge and discharge power is 96 kW continuous and 160kW peak respectively.
Step 3： Install circuit breakers based on local regulations.
It is recommended to cooperate with Solplanet low-voltage combiner box. You can also use a 40*4 mm² copper bar with a flow capacity of 500A as the bus bar.

Multi-Unit Connection without Bus-Bars (3-unit example)

Step 1： This wiring method will allow a max. power output of 5 kW continuous, limited by the wiring and connectors. Ensure the connected inverter does not exceed 5 kW/100 A continuous during both charge and discharge.
Step 2： Install circuit breakers based on local regulations.

Ground Connection
Please follow step 6.3.

Communication Connection
Please follow step 6.4.

Power Cable Connection

Parallel cable needs to be purchased extra.

Turn On Battery Bank
Please follow step 6.6. Make sure all isolators are turned on before pressing the power switches on all batteries.

Commissioning

Inspection before commissioning
Check the following items before commissioning the BESS:

• Ensure inverter is compatible with the battery. The official compatibility list can be found at www.solplanet.net
• Ensure the inverter is correctly mounted as per Solplanet’s guidelines, please refer to the
• inverter user manual
• Ensure the battery is properly installed and secured in accordance with this user manual.
• Ensure the isolator between the battery system and the inverter is off.
• Ensure the communication cables and DC cables are correctly and securely connected.
• Ensure the ground terminal on the BESS is grounded.
• Ensure the DC power cables have been installed with the correct polarity.

Commissioning procedure

The battery can operate together with Solplanet inverters as default. Monitoring of the battery status is available via the Solplanet App when installed with a Solplanet inverter.If the battery operate together with the other inverters, please contact Solplanet service.

If all the items mentioned above have been met, then proceed as follows to commission and start-up the battery for the first time:

1. Step 1 ： Turn the battery isolator while the power switch is off.
2. Step 2 ：Turn on Power Switch to start battery. After five seconds:
3. If the Power Switch LED blinks blue, it means that the battery enters into working modes. Proceed to step 3.
4. If the Power Switch LED blinks red or is permanently illuminated red, it means that a battery alarm has occured after the system self-check, please stop the commissioning procedure and call the local Solplanet service support for assistance.
5. Step 3 ： Start inverter according to the inverter start-up procedure.
6. Step 4 ： Commission the inverter according to the inverter commissioning procedure using the Solplanet App.
7. Step 5 ： Read the battery status information using the Solplanet App and confirm that the BESS is communicating with the inverter.

Decommissioning the product

Procedure

• Step 1 ： Switch off the inverter by first turning off the AC circuit breaker downstream of the AC output of the inverter and second by turning off the inverter DC switch.
• Step 2 ：Switch off the BESS. Ensure that the Power Switch LED is OFF.
• Step 3 ： Switch off the any external DC switches between the inverter and the BESS if there are any.
• Step 4： Remove all cables from the BESS.
• Step 5 ： If the battery system is to be stored or shipped, pack the system using the original packaging or packaging that is suitable for the weight and dimensions of the system. Dispose of the battery system in accordance with the locally applicable battery disposal regulations.

Technical data

Dimensions [WDH]

| Width：460（±5）mm / 18.11 in Depth：165（±5）mm / 6.5 in

Height：652（±5）mm / 25.67 in

|
Weight| ~50 kg|
Operating Temperature1| Charging Temperature：-5 ℃~55 ℃

Discharge Temperature：-15 ℃～55 ℃

|
Storage Temperature2| -15 °C ~ 55 °C|
Working Humidity| 5~95 %RH（Non-Condensing）|
Altitude3| ≤2000 m|
Communication| CAN, RS485, Dry Contact, WiFi| WiFi Stick Option
Certificate| TUV, IEC 62619, IEC62040, IEC61000, UN38.3|
Designed Cycle Life| 6000 Cycles| 0.5 C/80 % DOD/80 % SOH/1

Cycle Per Day（25 °C ±2 °C）

Designed Calendar Life4

|

15 Years

| Working Condition 0.5 C @ 25 deg C, 80 % DoD, 1 Cycle Per Day
IP Rating| IP65|
Cooling| Natural Cooling|
Environment protection standard| RoHS，REACH|

1. Recommended operating temperature: 10～30 ℃.
2. Recommended Storage temperature: 10～30 ℃.
3. Recommended working height is less than 2000 m, and the maximum working height is 3000 m.

Handling Precautions and Guidelines for Product

These Handling Precautions and Guidelines for Rechargeable Battery System (“Handling Precautions and Guidelines”) shall only apply to the packs manufactured by AISWEI New Energy Technology (Yangzhong) Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “AISWEI”). Customer shall strictly follow these Handling Precautions and Guidelines, and shall alert its customers, contract manufacturers, agents, distributors, service providers and end users of the risks of the packs and shall ensure that Customer’s obligations as specified in the Document as well as the Handling Precautions and Guidelines are, through a printed label on host device, or through Customer’s Quick Installation Guide, or a help file or Customer’s Internet website, contractually imposed on Customer’s own customers and distributors, and by them further down to the end users so that the entire supply chain is committed to the above obligations and so that the products are properly handled, operated, transported, used and maintained.

Statement(1) :
Customer is requested to contact AISWEI in advance, if and when the customer requires applications or operating conditions other than those described in this Document. Additional experimentation may be required to verify performance and safety under such conditions
Statement (2) ：
AISWEI will take no responsibility for any accident or liabilities in the event the Product is used for applications or under conditions other than those described in this Document.

• Use Product under specified charge/discharge conditions.
• Do not immerse in water.
• Do not heat.
• Do not attempt to crush, drop or penetrate the pack.
• Do not attempt to have any modification/.
• Leave Product in cool places.
• Stop using Product when any colour change or mechanical damage detected during assembling, charging, normal operation and storage .
• In case of leakage or smells, track to thermal source, remove the thermal source and clean with water.
• Place or leave the pack and equipment out of the reach of children so that they are not able to come into contact with the product. In case of physical injury or ingestion of substances, consult with a doctor immediately.
• Keep leaked electrolyte away from eyes or skin. In case of leakage contact with eyes or skin, immediately clean with water and seek help from a doctor. Serious damages can be caused due to delayed treatment.
• Do not put the pack into a fire. Do not use it or leave it in a place near fire, heaters, or high temperature sources. The heat can melt the pack insulation and damage the safety vent, resulting in overheating, explosion or cause fire within the pack .
• Do not submerge the product in water, or wet the product. If the protective devices are damaged, abnormal charging current and voltage may cause a chemical reaction within the product which may result in overheating, explosion and cause a fire within the pack .
• Do not connect positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the pack in reverse.
• Do not short circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. If the pack is short circuited, it generates excessive current, which may result in overheating, explosion, or fire within the pack .
• Do not throw or drop the pack. Strong impact may damage the protective devices and an abnormal chemical reaction might occur during charge, resulting in overheating, explosion, or fire within the pack.
• Do not drive a nail in, hit with a hammer, or stamp on the pack. Otherwise, the pack may be deformed and short circuited, resulting in overheat, explosion, or fire within the pack.
• Do not solder the pack directly. Heat applied during soldering may damage the insulator of the safety vent and mechanism, resulting in overheat, explosion, or fire within the pack.
• Do not disassemble or alter the pack. The pack employs a safety mechanism and a protection device in order to avoid any danger. If they are damaged, the pack might overheat, explode or catch fire.
• Do not put the pack in a microwave oven or a pressure cooker. Sudden heat may damage the sealing of the pack and may cause overheat, explosion, or fire within the pack.
• Do not leave the pack in a charger or equipment if it generates an odour and/or heat, changes colour and /or shape, leaks electrolyte, or encounters any other abnormality. In such a case, immediately take the pack out of the charger or equipment and keep it away from fire. Otherwise, the pack might overheat, explode, or catch a fire.
• Stop charging or using the battery after battery reaches its lifetime, otherwise, as pack might cause heat generation, explosion, or fire.
• Do not use the pack beyond specified conditions. Otherwise, the pack might encounter overheating, damage, or performance deterioration .
• Read the instructions regarding the installation and operation so as to avoid damages due to incorrect operations.
• The pack may have insufficient power capacity after long storage.
• Knockoff or counterfeit battery.
• Any inconsistency between serial number, model number, and product code.

Maintenance

To ensure the long-term running of the energy storage system (hereinafter referred to as “ the system”), you are advised to perform the following maintenance operations

• Check whether the appearance of the system is damaged or deformed.
• Clean the system.

| Once every six months to once a year.
System running state|

• Check whether there is abnormal sound during the operation of the system.
• Check whether indicator LED´s work normally.
• Check whether the system parameters are normal.
• Update software.

| Once every six months.

Electrical connection

|

• Check whether the cable connections are loose.
• Check whether the cables are discolored.
• Check whether the cable is damaged, especially whether there is a cut mark on the surface of the cable in contact with metal surfaces.

| Half a year after the first commissioning, and once every half a year to a year thereafter.
Ground reliability| Check whether the ground cable is grounded reliably.| Half a year after the first commissioning, and once every half a year to a year thereafter.

Recycling and disposal

Dispose of the packaging and replaced parts according to the rules applicable in the country where the device is installed.
Do not dispose the Solplanet BESS with normal domestic waste.

Do not dispose of the product together with the household waste but in accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste applicable at the installation site.

EU declaration of conformity

Within the scope of the EU directives

• Electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU (L 96/79-106, March 29,2014) (EMC).
• Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances 2011/65/EU (L 174/88, June 8, 2011) and 2015/863/EU (L 137/10, March 31,2015) (RoHS)

AISWEI New Energy Technology (Yangzhong) Co., Ltd. confirms herewith that the products described in this manual are in compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the above mentioned directives.
The entire EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.solplanet.net.

Service and warranty

If you have any technical problems concerning our products, please contact Solplanet service. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance:

• Ai-LB Pro battery energy storage system type
• Ai-LB Pro battery energy storage system serial number
• Ai-LB Pro battery energy storage system battery type
• Type and number of connected PV modules
• Error code
• Mounting location
• Installation date
• Warranty card

The factory warranty card is enclosed with the package, please keep well the factory warranty card. Warranty terms and conditions can be downloaded at www.solplanet.net, if required. When the customer needs warranty service during the warranty period, the customer must provide a copy of the invoice, factory warranty card, and ensure the electrical label of the machine is legible. If these conditions are not met, Solplanet has the right to refuse to provide with the relevant warranty service.

Contact

• EMEA
  Service email: [email protected]

• APAC
  Service email: [email protected]

• LATAM
  Service email: [email protected]

• AISWEI Pty Ltd.
  Hotline: +61 390 988 674
  Add.: Level 40, 140 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

• AISWEI B.V.
  Hotline: +31 208 004 844 (Netherlands)
  +48 134 926 109 (Poland)
  Add.: Barbara Strozzilaan 101,5e etage, kantoornummer 5.12,1083HN Amsterdam, the Netherlands AISWEI New Energy Technology (Yangzhong) Co., Ltd.

• Hotline : +86 400 801 9996

• Add.: No.588 Gangxing Road, Yangzhong Jiangsu, China
  https://solplanet.net/contact-us/

AISWEI New Energy Technology (Yangzhong) Co., Ltd.

References

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