Deka DD5300 Duration Lithium Solar Battery Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Deka
Table of Contents
- Deka DD5300 Duration Lithium Solar Battery
- Product Specifications
- Product Usage Instructions
- Product Overview
- Battery Module Included Accessories
- Terminals and Connections
- General Preparation
- Stackable Installation
- Seismic Racking Installation
- Low Voltage Parallel Set Up
- Low Voltage Cluster Shutdown
- High Voltage Configuration
- High Voltage Set Up Steps
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Deka DD5300 Duration Lithium Solar Battery
Product Specifications
- Model: DD5300
- Type: Stackable Battery Module
- Voltage: Dual Voltage (Low Voltage and High Voltage configurations)
- Maximum Modules: Up to 15 modules in Low Voltage applications, up to 16 modules in High Voltage applications
- Indoor Use Only
Product Usage Instructions
General Preparation
- Ensure all modules are turned OFF before installation.
- Install the batteries 20m away from heat sources, sparks, or extreme temperatures.
- Use short connecting cables to prevent excessive voltage drops.
- Do not connect batteries with different capacities, types, models, or from different manufacturers together.
- Check battery positive and negative poles before connecting.
- Install on a flat, level, dry, clean surface away from water and humidity.
- Position and structurally fix all modules before starting any operations.
Stackable Installation
The DD5300 Battery Module has two terminals for connecting the power
supply. Ensure correct installation of positive and negative poles.
Seismic Racking Installation
- Place the Battery Module on the base and secure it using corner brackets.
- Fasten the front of the module to the base using provided hardware.
- Secure the L-bracket to the bottom of the battery before stacking the next module.
- Repeat the stacking process for every module in the stack (MAX=8) and secure the front cover plate.
Low Voltage Parallel Set Up
Connect DD5300 modules in parallel up to 15 modules in a single cluster.
This process requires full knowledge of the product.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Can I connect batteries with different capacities together?
No, batteries with different capacities, types, models, or from different manufacturers shall not be connected together to prevent damage. -
How often should I check the battery terminal block power cable tightness?
The battery terminal block power cable tightness should be checked every three months with a torque of 9.5 Nm (7 ft lb).
DD5300
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
15 MODULES OR LESS
This Quick Guide is not meant to replace the full I&O Manual
Product Overview
The Deka Duration D D 5300 is a dual voltage, S tackable Battery Mo dule that
c an be used in L ow Voltage confi guration or High Voltage configuration.
Section 1 is for Low Voltage Application Section 2 is for High Voltage
Application
This Battery Module is designed to be used indoors.
About This Manual
This manual relates only to the DD5300 Stackable Battery , up to 15 modules in
Low Voltage applications and up to 16 modules in High Voltage applications.
Only tr ained and autho rized pers onnel s hould in stall, re pair or c harge
these B attery Mo dule s. For other configurations , please refer to the ful l
I&O Manual.
Battery Module Included Accessories
The battery is dual voltage – it can be installed in either a High Voltage configuration or a Low Voltage configuration, but never both at the same time.
Terminals and Connections
General Preparation
Before Installation:
Ensure that all the modules are turned OFF.
Battery installation location should be at least 20m away from sources of
heat, sparks or other sources of extreme temperature. Battery connecting
cables shall be as short as possible to prevent excessive voltage drops.
Batteries with different capacity, different type/model or design or from
different manufacturers shall not be connected together.
- Before connecting the battery, the battery positive and negative poles shall be carefully checked to ensure correct installation.
- The installation location must be on a flat level surface, in a dry, clean and protected room, away from water and humidity.
Before starting any operation on the battery, make sure to position the modules in their final position and structurally fix all the modules that make up the system.
Stackable Installation
The DD5300 Battery Module has two terminals for connecting the power supply. The installer must pay the utmost attention to the respective functions.Seismic Racking Installation
Seismic Racking Installation
- Place the Battery Module on the base and secure it using the corner brackets. Use the hardware supplied with the corner brackets on the module.
- Use the two M6 hex cap screws with the M6 flat and lock washers to fasten the front of the module to the base as shown below.
- Before stacking the next module, secure the L-bracket to the bottom of the battery using two M6 flat head screws. Use the two outside cutouts on the bottom of the module for the connection.
- Remove the two screws that are circled below for the L-bracket connections. Place the module on top and secure the L-bracket using the two M4 head screws in the position illustrated below.
- Repeat the 2 previous steps for every module in the stack (MAX=8).
- Secure the front cover plate using the two (2) 10-24 screws.
Low Voltage Parallel Set Up
DD5300 can be connected in parallel up to 15 modules (in a single cluster), this process requires a full knowledge of the product.
9.5 Nm(7 ft lb)
Battery Terminal Block Power Cable Tightness
CHECK TORQUE EVERY THREE MONTHS
Dip switch configuration up to 15 modules in parallel.
From the 1st to the last module (or 15th) for a SINGLE CLUSTER in Low Voltage Configuration, the DIP switch setting of each battery must be set to “OFF” position as per the picture below:
After setting the DIP Switch, the Battery Module must be restarted for the DIP switch changes to take effect.
- Set up the DIP switches for all the modules in the cluster.
- Connect of the earth terminal between the modules and the general earth rod.
- Connect the RS485 B Port of the Master battery with the RS485A Port of the SUB-1 battery using the RJ45 cable supplied.
- Continue to connect the RS485 ports in sequence up to the last module per the illustration below.
- Pinout the inverter communication cable per inverter manufacturer and connect the cluster to the inverter using CAN PORT 2A.
Screws, cables and bus bar power connections on the battery terminal block must be installed with due diligence, and the tightening of the connection terminal must be to 9.5 nm (7 ft lb). Each terminal should be inspected, and its torque checked every three months.
- Connect the power cables as indicated below, making sure that the batteries are OFF.
- Check all the communication and power cables.
- Turn the power switch on for all the batteries in the cluster.
- Press the RUN button on the master battery for 2-3 seconds.
- Wait for all the sub modules to wake up and all the run buttons are solid green
- The process may take up to 30-45 seconds.
- Select inverter protocol using the PC software or Bluetooth app.
Low Voltage Cluster Shutdown
- Press and hold the Master Run Button for 5-seconds.
- The GREEN RUN light should go off immediately.
- The GREEN RUN lights on the sub batteries will not be extinguished immediately.
- The RED FAULT lights on the sub batteries’ FRONT LED bars will start flashing after ten seconds and the GREEN RUN lights will remain on.
- Wait one minute for the RED Fault lights on the FRONT LED bars and the GREEN RUN Button lights on all sub batteries will go off. Turn OFF the POWER SWITCH of each battery.
When a master battery is offline in a fault state, or has been manually
shutdown, the entire cluster will go offline until the Master comes back
online.
In a parallel battery system, we strongly advise not to switch off individual
sub batteries when the system is running either in Charge or Discharge Mode.
To restart the Cluster, it is mandatory to repeat the Cluster Start Up
procedure. First make sure to shut down all batteries by setting the power
switch to the off (0) position, then set all power switches to the ON (1)
position and press the master RUN BUTTON to enable the startup process again.
High Voltage Configuration
It is mandatory to use the DD21002 HV box for this configuration.
High Voltage Accessories Included With The Battery
HV Box Included Accessories
High Voltage Set Up Preparations
It is extremely important that every module within the system has the same
voltage.
The installation of an HV system requires particular attention to preparation
of the individual modules that make up a cluster.
A single module with a lower voltage than few MVOLTS compared to the others
could result in a performance reduction of the entire system.
IT IS MANDATORY TO PREPARE EACH CLUSTER WITH MODULES HAVING VOLTAGE 53.5 +/- 0.2VDC
DD21002 HV Box can support maximum of 16 modules (934Vdc string Voltage)
High Voltage Set Up Steps
- Turn the Solar Inverter OFF.
- Verify the HV Box main breaker is in the OFF position (located on the side).
- Arrange the cluster physically.
- Set the DIP Switches per illustration below for the modules and the HV BOX in a cluster.
- Connect the communication cable from HV BOX CAN1-B PORT to the first Battery Module CAN-A PORT.
- Connect the first battery module CAN-B PORT to the second battery module CAN-A PORT. Follow the same pattern until all the modules are connected.
- Connect ground cables between modules, HV Box and established ground per diagram below. Connect the positive terminal of the HV Box to the positive terminal of the 1st Battery Module.
- Proceed with the serial connection between all the modules using the provided string double sided fast connector (per illustration below).
- Connect the negative output of the last module to the negative input of the HV Box (per illustration below).
- Connect the CAN2-A PORT on the HV Box to the CAN PORT on the inverter.
- Connect the DC output to the Inverter (follow the inverter manual).
High Voltage Set Up Steps
Communication, Dip Switches and Ground Cables Connections
Power Cable Connections
- Inspect all the power connections of each cluster.
- Turn on the power switch (only) on all Battery Modules in the cluster.
- Switch on the breaker of the first HV Box (ID00) and wait for the total start-up of the first cluster.
- Each module in the cluster will turn on automatically and the side (run button) will blink for 3 seconds, then a fixed GREEN light will confirm the run status of each module.
- If one or more modules do not turn on automatically, it is necessary to check all the COMM connections and restart the START- UP procedure.
DD5300 Firmware Update
- Visit www.dd5300-bms.com and download the UL PC software and the appropriate firmware.
- Plug RJ45 end of DD21004 into the operator port on the battery or the HV BOX and the USB into the computer.
- Select Low Voltage for individual battery and Low Voltage cluster upgrade or select High Voltage for HV BOX and High Voltage cluster upgrade.
- Click on the overview tab, select the COM port, and click connect.
- Once the system is connected click on the upgrade tab.
- Low Voltage: Click on Search New Firmware to either upgrade all or individual upgrade.
- High Voltage: Click on Search New Firmware to either upgrade the HV BOX or the full cluster.
- Click on the appropriate folder that contains the “.bin” firmware. HV BOX, LV Hub and Battery Firmware can be found at www.dd5300-bms.com
- Once the file populates in the PC software, click on Upgrade or Load Firmware. Dont exit the software or turn off the computer until upgrade is complete.
Warnings
The battery could explode and/or be severely damaged if dropped or crushed.
- This Battery Module is designed to be used indoors.
- The STANDARD IP20 degree of protection does not allow installation in outdoor environments even if sheltered from the weather.
- The Battery Modules must be stored indoors in a clean, dry, cool location in a limited access area.
The High Voltage configuration must have a minimum number of 4 modules in
order to reach at least 200 vdc in series. The maximum number of modules that
can be stacked is 8 high (due to the stack height and stability) and the
maximum number of modules composing an hv string in series must not exceed 16.
The DD5300 Battery Module has two terminals for connecting the power
supply. The installer must pay the utmost attention to the respective
functions.
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon black, which is
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go
towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
There are several additional warnings and notices on the full I &O manual
which can be found at www.mkbattery.com
Reading and acknowledging all the warnings is highly recommended.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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