iBattery 3.

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Quick Guide
Issue: 02
Part Number: 31509755
Date: 2018-05-10

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2018. All rights reserved.

1 Overview
iBOX iBAT

NOTICE

1. Before installation, read the user manual carefully to get familiar with product information and
safety precautions.
2. Use insulated tools during installation.
3. Only Huawei engineers or engineers certified by Huawei are allowed to install, commission,
and maintain the iBOX and iBAT. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment faults may occur,
and the equipment damage caused are beyond the warranty scope of Huawei.

2 Installing Equipment
2.1 Installing the iBAT
WARNING
• Voltages on the iBAT cables are hazardous. Therefore, wear insulation gloves when
performing operations on the cables.
• The red terminal is positive, and the black terminal is negative. Connect battery terminals
correctly.
1. Install iBAT cables on the battery.
NOTICE
Torque:
• M6: 4–6 N·m
• M8: 13–15 N·m
• M10: 15–20 N·m
Bolt
Spring washer
Flat washer
OT terminal
Battery connecting kit

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2. Secure the iBAT.
NOTICE
(1) Strip the adhesive tape from the iBAT fastener.
(2) Attach the iBAT and press it for more than 10 • Ensure that the attaching area is clean.
seconds. • Ensure that the iBAT fastener is firmly
3. Install iBAT cables. attached with even strength.
• Before connecting cables to the iBAT ports,
NOTE
connect all power cables to the system.
• Before disconnecting the iBAT cables,
The battery appearance is for reference only. disconnect cables from the iBAT ports.

Top installation Side installation

iBAT iBAT

Battery Battery

iBAT

2.2 Installing the iBOX

NOTICE
• The iBOX should be installed 1 meter higher than the ground. The surrounding area of the
antenna should not be blocked, and the antenna should be perpendicular to the ground.
• To install the iBOX, attach a fastener and mount the iBOX onto the fastener. The following
describes how to install the iBOX in a battery cabinet.
• Ensure that the attaching area is clean.
• Ensure that the fastener is firmly attached with even strength.

1. Install the antenna delivered with the iBOX.

2. Strip the adhesive tape from the iBOX fastener, and attach
the fastener to the bounding frame on the iBOX fixed mount.
Then press the fastener for more than 10 seconds.
3. Mount the iBOX onto the fastener.

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 NOTICE
• The circuit breaker panel of the battery cabinet in the figure has been removed. Before
removing the circuit breaker panel, knock off the cover corresponding to the iBOX indicator on
the panel.
• If battery cabinets need to be combined, remove the side panels between the battery cabinets.
• If the battery string is configured with the neutral wire, measure the currents of the positive
and negative battery string cables. If the battery string is not configured with the neutral wire,
measure the current of either the positive or negative battery string cable. The following uses
the scenario where the battery string is configured with the neutral wire as an example.
• The arrow on the Hall effect sensor on the positive battery string cable should point to the
battery string. The arrow on the Hall effect sensor on the negative battery string cable should
point to the BCB box.

Install in a battery cabinet Install on the top or side of a BCB box

iBOX

iBOX
BIB

Battery BIB
cabinet

Hall effect iBOX

sensors

Hall effect BCB box

sensors
Battery string
4. Connect the cable between the iBOX and the Hall effect sensors.
• If each of the positive and negative battery string cables connects to one Hall effect sensor,
connect the Hall effect sensor on the positive battery string terminal to the HALL_1 current
monitoring port on the iBOX, and connect the Hall effect sensor on the negative battery string
terminal to the HALL_2 current monitoring port on the iBOX.

NOTE

Ensure that the

arrow direction on
the Hall effect
sensor is
consistent with the
battery charging
current direction.

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• If each of the positive and negative battery string cables connects to two or more Hall effect sensors,
connect the Hall effect sensors on the positive battery string terminal to the former HALL current
monitoring ports, and the Hall effect sensors on the negative battery string terminal to the latter
HALL current monitoring ports. For example, if each of the positive and negative battery string
cables connects to two Hall effect sensors, connect the Hall effect sensors on the positive battery
string terminal to the HALL_1 and HALL_2 current monitoring ports on the iBOX, and connect the
Hall effect sensors on the negative battery string terminal to the HALL_3 and HALL_4 current
monitoring ports on the iBOX.

NOTE
If one iBOX manages multiple
battery strings, first connect
the Hall effect sensors on the
positive and negative cables
for battery string 1
respectively to the
corresponding ports on the
iBOX. Then connect the Hall
effect sensors on battery
string 2 to the iBOX in the
same way, and so on.

2.3 Installing an Adapter

ST3.5x35 tapping screw
Washer

M6x30 plastic expansion sleeve

ST3.5
0.3 N·m

NOTE

Prepare ST3.5x35 tapping screws, washers, and M6x30 plastic expansion sleeves by yourself.

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3 Installing Cables
3.1 Connecting the iBOX to the UPS

NOTICE

The adapter can obtain power from the UPS AC output port. Prepare a straight-through
cable, socket, and RS485 cable by yourself.

Prepare an RS485 cable or a straight-through cable

One UPS is configured with one iBOX to manage four battery strings.

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One UPS is configured with four iBOXs to manage four battery strings respectively.

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iBOX DIP switch settings

Corresponding
Toggle Switch Toggle Switch Toggle Switch Toggle Switch iBOX Address in
iBOX
1 (ADDR_1) 2 (ADDR_2) 3 (ADDR_3) 4 (ADDR_4) the Management
System

iBOX1 OFF OFF OFF OFF 60

iBOX2 ON OFF OFF OFF 61

iBOX3 OFF ON OFF OFF 62

iBOX4 ON ON OFF OFF 63

3.2 Connecting the iBOX to the NetEco

NOTE
Scenario 1: If the LAN switch provides the POE function, directly connect the iBOX to the LAN
switch through the POE port. An iBOX adapter does not need to be installed.
Scenario 2: If the LAN switch does not provide the POE function, the iBOX obtains power from the
adapter through the POE port and communicates with the LAN switch through the DATA port on
the adapter.

One LAN switch is configured with one iBOX to manage four battery strings.

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One LAN switch is configured with four iBOXs to manage four battery strings
respectively.

3.3 Connecting the iBOX to the ECC800

NOTE
If there are multiple iBOXs, connect
each iBOX to the smart ETH gateway
separately. The method of connecting
cables between the iBOX and
southbound components are the same.

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 4 Verifying the Installation
No. Check Item Acceptance Criteria Check Result
1 Installation of devices in All devices in the iBattery system are installed □ Passed
the iBattery system reliably. □ Failed
2 Labels of cables to the All cables for the iBattery system are connected □ Passed
POE port, COM port, BCB correctly. Both ends of a cable are labeled correctly, □ Failed
port, and HALL current and the labels provide concise and understandable
detecting port on the cable description.
iBattery system
3 Connections of cables to Cables to the iBattery system have been connected □ Passed
the PoE port, COM port, securely and reliably. For the cables secured by □ Failed
BCB port, and HALL screws, the spring washers are flattened. All cable
current detecting port on connections are secure. No open circuits and
the iBattery system potential risks exist on cable connections.
4 iBOX DIP switch All DIP switches on iBOXs are correctly set. □ Passed
□ Failed
5 Positive and negative Check that the voltage between the positive and □ Passed
iBAT input power cables negative iBAT input power cables is correct by □ Failed
using a multimeter.
6 Operating environment Conductive dust and other foreign matter are □ Passed
cleaned up from the installation environment. □ Failed

5 System Commissioning
5.1 Logging In to the iBOX WebUI
• Operating system: Windows XP or later
• Browser: Internet Explorer 9 or later, FireFox 43 or later, Chrome 41 or later
• The IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateways for the PC and iBOX are in the same network
segment.

NOTE
The default settings of the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the iBOX are as follows:
• IP address: 192.168.0.10
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.0.1

1. Use a straight-through cable to connect the PC to the DATA port on the adapter.
2. Open Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet Options > Advanced, and ensure that Use
TLS 1.1 and Use TLS 1.2 are selected.
3. Enter https://iBOX IP address in the address box of Internet Explorer to log in to the iBOX
WebUI homepage.

NOTE
• In this document, the iBOX WebUI parameters are obtained from iBOX V294.
• The preset user name is admin, and the preset password is Changeme.

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5.2 Setting Parameters for the Scenario Where the iBOX Connects to the UPS

NOTICE

• The iBOX and iBAT are named CIM and BIM respectively in the UPS monitoring display unit
(MDU).
• For details about how to set parameters, refer to parameter settings on the iBOX WebUI.
• Path for setting parameters on the UPS LCD: System Info > Settings > CIM Param. Parameter
settings are the same as those on the UPS WebUI. The following uses the UPS WebUI as an
example.

1. On the UPS WebUI homepage, choose CIM Param., and set Basic Param., Advanced Param.,
and Batt. String Config.

2. On the iBOX WebUI homepage, choose System Settings > Battery Curve and set the battery
curve for each battery string.

5.3 Setting Parameters for the Scenario Where the iBOX Connects to the NetEco

1. On the WebUI homepage, choose System Settings > Time, and set the local time zone, date,
and time.
2. Choose IP Address and set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
3. Choose Running parameter and set the Parallel Configuration, MODBUS Config, iBAT
parameters Config, and other parameters.

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 NOTE
• Parallel Configuration: When the iBOX connects to the NetEco directly, the iBOXs that
manage battery strings under the same UPS need to be connected in parallel. Enter the IP
addresses of the iBOXs to be connected in parallel to synchronize configuration parameters of
each iBOX. This can also be used to coordinate the measurement of internal resistance so
that only one iBAT is measuring the internal resistance at a time.
• MODBUS Config: Needs to be set when the iBOX connects to the NetEco for communication.
ModbusTCP encryption and ModbusTCP authentication must be consistent with
Connection Mode on the NetEco.
• iBAT intelligent hibernating: It is recommended that this parameter be set to Enable during
the first commissioning.

4. Choose Batt. String Config, and set the Current acquisition source, Battery N line, Multi-
Hall current setting, Total battery capacity, Batt. installation time, iBAT number of iBOX,
Number of battery strings, Batt. string No., and other parameters.

NOTE

• Multi-Hall current setting: number of Hall effect sensors on the positive or negative terminal of
a battery string.
• One iBOX: Total battery capacity = Capacity of one battery string x Number of battery strings
connected in parallel. N iBOXs connected in parallel: Total battery capacity = Capacity of one
battery string x (Number of battery strings managed by iBOX 1 + … + Number of battery strings
managed by iBOX N).
• Batt. string No.: the serial number of each battery string. Under the same iBOX, the battery
string numbers must be unique. The battery string numbers under all iBOXs in the parallel
system must be unique.

5. Choose Battery Curve and set the battery curve

for each battery string.
6. Log in to the NetEco, choose Configuration on
the homepage, and select Data Center
Planning from the drop-down list box.
7. Select the site where the iBOX is located, and
select Battery Detector from the Device drop-
down list box.

8. Drag the battery detector icon to the creation area. On the Management Info pane, set the
Name, IP Address, Port, and Connection Mode for the iBOX.

NOTICE
• Keep IP Address consistent with the iBOX IP address and set the port to 502.
• If ModbusTCP encryption and ModbusTCP authentication on the iBOX WebUI are set to
Disable, select Non-SSL Connection for Connection Mode. If ModbusTCP encryption and
ModbusTCP authentication are set to Enable, select SSL Connection for Connection Mode.

9. Click Connection Test and save the setting after a message indicating successful connection
appears.

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5.4 Setting Parameters for the Scenario Where the iBOX Connects to the ECC800
1. Log in to the ECC800 WebUI as an administrator.
2. Choose Monitoring > Power Distribution > iBOXn > Running Parameters.
3. Set the following parameters and retain default values for other parameters.
Parameters Description Remarks
iBOX single Total number of batteries monitored Set according to the battery
battery qty. by the iBOX parameters planned by the
customer.
Batt installation Actual time at which batteries are N/A
time installed
Battery string Capacity of a single battery multiplied Obtain the battery capacity from the
capacity by the number of battery strings battery label or document.
Current source Select a Hall effect sensor (0-xxx A). The actual specifications of the Hall
The actual specifications of the Hall effect sensor prevail.
effect sensor will apply.
Battery string No. The serial number of each Set according to the customer plan.
battery string. Set this parameter
based on the planned codes for
iBOXs and battery strings.
BCB tripping upon Enabled N/A
battery abnormal

NOTE
If multiple iBOXs are connected, commission the iBOX one by one in the same way. Otherwise,
networking may be in disorder.

5.5 Networking the iBOX and iBAT

NOTICE

• Before networking, ensure that all the iBOXs and iBATs have no network parameters, that is, the
RF_Z indicator on the iBOX is steady green and the RUN/ALM indicator on the iBAT is steady
red.
• If the RF_Z indicator on the iBOX is not steady green, hold down the networking switch on the
iBOX for 10–20 seconds to clear the original network.
• If the RUN/ALM indicator on the iBAT is not steady red, hold down the networking switch on the
iBAT for at least 5 seconds to clear the original network.
• To prevent the iBAT in a different group from connecting to another iBOX, ensure that only one
iBOX is under networking at a time. That is, only the RF_Z indicator of this iBOX is blinking at
super short intervals.

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1. Hold down the networking switch on the iBOX for 2 seconds. The ALM indicator blinks red once,
and the RF_Z indicator turns from steady green to blinking green at super short intervals, which
indicates that the iBOX is being networked.

NOTE

• Blinking at long intervals: The indicator is on for 1s and then off for 1s alternately.
• Blinking at super short intervals: The indicator is on for 0.05s and then off for 0.05s alternately.

Networking switch ALM indicator RF_Z indicator

2. Hold down the iBAT networking switch for 2 seconds. When the RUN/ALM indicator turns from
steady red to blinking green at short intervals, and finally to blinking green at long intervals, the
iBAT connects to the iBOX network.
Networking switch RUN/ALM indicator

NOTE

• It is recommended that iBATs be networked from the positive battery string terminal according
to the battery cable connection sequence.
• The sequence of connecting the iBAT to the iBOX determines the battery number.

3. Perform networking operations on the next iBAT only after networking for the previous iBAT is
successful. Repeat step 2 to add other iBATs to the iBOX network.
4. Hold down the networking switch on the iBOX for 2 seconds. When the RF_Z indicator on the
iBOX turns from blinking green at super short intervals to blinking green at long intervals, the
networking is complete.
5. If there are multiple iBOXs, repeat step 1 to step 4 to network remaining iBOXs and iBATs.

NOTE

After the networking is complete, if the ALM indicator on the iBOX is steady on, the number of
devices online is smaller than the value of iBAT number of iBOX. Check that iBAT number of
iBOX is set to a correct value and that the iBATs are successfully networked.

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 6 Appendix

iBOX Indicator Color Meaning Status Description

PWR Green Power indicator Steady on Board power indicator.

ALM Red Alarm indicator Steady on The actual number of online devices is
less than the value of iBAT number.
Off The actual number of online devices
equals the value of iBAT number.
RUN Green Northbound Blinking at long The communication is normal.
communication intervals
status Blinking Blinking, lasting for 10s.
intermittently at
super short
intervals
Blinking at short Communication fails. (No legitimate
intervals northbound data has been received for
3 minutes.)
RF_Z Green Wireless Steady on No network parameters exist. (A
communication network is to be created.)
status Blinking at super A network is being created (new nodes
short intervals allowed).
Blinking at long Data is being transmitted (new nodes
intervals not allowed).

iBAT Indicator Color Meaning Status Description

RUN Green RUN Off  Power consumption is low.

 The iBAT is not powered on.

Blinking at short The networking has started but not
intervals completed.
Blinking at long The networking succeeds.
intervals
ALM Red ALM Off The iBAT is not faulty.
Blinking at short  Network parameters are being
cleared.
intervals
 The iBAT is blinking.
Steady on  The iBAT is measuring the battery
internal resistance.
 The iBAT is faulty.
 Communication with the iBOX times
out.
 No network is connected. (The iBAT
is waiting to connect to a network.)

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 NOTE
• If an indicator blinks at long intervals, it is blinking at 0.5 Hz, that is, on for 1s and then off for
1s.
• If an indicator blinks at short intervals, it is blinking at 4 Hz, that is, on for 0.125s and then off
for 0.125s.
• If an indicator blinks at super short intervals, it is blinking at 10 Hz, that is, on for 0.05s and
then off for 0.05s.
• Blinking intermittently at super short intervals means an indicator blinks at super short intervals
for 0.5s and then remains off for 0.5s.

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