BoostLi Energy Storage Module ESM-4875A1 User Manual

BoostLi Energy Storage Module ESM-4875A1
User Manual
Issue 01
Date 2018-01-05
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Purpose
This document describes the BoostLi series lithium-ion energy storage module ESM-4875A1
(ESM for short) in terms of its overview, application scenarios, external ports, working
principles, installation, and commissioning.
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 Sales engineers
 Technical support engineers
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User Manual Contents
Contents
About This Document .................................................................................................................... ii

1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Application Scenarios ................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Appearance and Ports ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Appearance ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3.2 Panel and Ports .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.3 Activation and Startup ............................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Application Description .............................................................................................................. 8

2.1 Parallel Connection ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Online Expansion.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Application in Class B Environments with Direct Ventilation ...................................................................................... 8
2.4 Low-Temperature Application ...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Storage with Low SOC (≤ 5%) .................................................................................................................................. 9
3 Transportation and Storage....................................................................................................... 11

3.1 Transportation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Storage and Recharging .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.1 Storage Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.2 Conditions for Judging Overdue Storage ................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.3 Processing Before Recharge .................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.4 Recharge Solution .................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.5 Qualification Standards for Recharge ...................................................................................................................... 14
4 Installation and Commissioning.............................................................................................. 15

4.1 Installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Cable Connections (Huawei Power System) .............................................................................................................. 17
4.3 Cable Connections (Third-Party Power System) ........................................................................................................ 20
4.4 Power-On Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................... 21
4.4.1 Power-On (Huawei Power System) ......................................................................................................................... 21
4.4.2 Power-On (Third-Party Power System) ................................................................................................................... 22
4.4.3 Power System Parameter Settings (Huawei Power System) .................................................................................... 23
4.4.4 Power System Parameter Settings (Third-Party Power System) ............................................................................. 25
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4.5 Acceptance Criteria ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
5 Maintenance Guide .................................................................................................................... 27

5.1 Maintenance Method .................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2 Replacement Guide ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.3 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
6 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 33

6.1 Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.2 Misoperations ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.3 Gas Composition ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
7 Warranty Rules ............................................................................................................................ 35

A Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................................................. 37
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User Manual 1 Overview
1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The ESM is an energy storage unit composed of lithium-ion batteries. It features better charge
and discharge performance, longer service life, and less self-discharge loss than ordinary
batteries.
The ESM consists of electrochemical cells, an energy storage management unit (ESMU),
power and signal terminals, and mechanical parts. It can be used as an independent 48 V unit,
supports the mix use of old and new batteries as well as lithium and lead-acid batteries, and
can collaborate with third-party power systems.
Table 1-1 Nominal ESM voltage and capacity
Model Nominal Voltage Rated Capacity

ESM-4875A1 48 V 75 Ah
Features
 Parallel connection for power expansion: The maximum power (P) of N ESMs
connected in parallel can reach 15 kW. For details, see 2.1 Parallel Connection.
 Application in class B environments with direct ventilation: The ESM can be used in
indoor environments where the ambient temperature and humidity are not controlled or
outdoor environments (with simple shielding measures) where the humidity can reach
100%.
 Supporting third-party power systems: The ESM implements lithium battery
self-management so that it can be used with third-party power systems.
 Hybrid use: The ESM can be connected in parallel with lead-acid batteries.
 Maintenance-free: The maintenance-free feature in the use of the ESM reduces the costs
of battery O&M and the frequency of site visits.
 Long service life: The ESM life is two or three times the life of common lead-acid
batteries. The battery state of health (SOH) and state of charge (SOC) can be monitored
online in real time. These features improve the reliability of site power backup.
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Functions
 Status monitoring: Monitors the electrochemical cell voltage, current, and temperature as
well as the ESM voltage.
 Alarm management: Generates alarms when overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent,
overtemperature, or undertemperature occurs.
 Exception protection: Protects against overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, short
circuits, overtemperature, undertemperature, electrochemical cell faults, and hardware
faults.
 Information reporting: Provides a northbound CAN/RS485 port through which alarms
and status data are reported.
 Parallel connection: Multiple ESMs can be connected in parallel. CAN communication
supports parallel connection of up to 32 ESMs, and RS485 communication supports
parallel connection of up to 16 ESMs.
 Balance: Supports real-time electrochemical cell balancing.
 E-label: Identifies the ESM using an electronic label.
 Antitheft: Provides the mechanical and software-based antitheft function when being
used with specified Huawei power systems.
 Forcible disconnection: Users can disconnect the external power supply to the PWR port
and hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for 5s to power off the ESM forcibly.
 Maintenance mode: used for ESM replacement. Users can hold down the MANUAL
ON/OFF button for 15s to enter the maintenance mode so that the ESM can be replaced
safely and reliably.
 Activation: The ESM can be activated through the PWR port, power port, and the
MANUAL ON/OFF button.
1.2 Application Scenarios

The ESM provides backup power for a power system. The ESM can be used alone or used
with lead-acid batteries to back up power.
Inside the ESM, the ESMU monitors the electrochemical cell temperature, current, and
voltage, provides protection against overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, short circuits,
overtemperature, and undertemperature, and reports the ESM running status and alarm
information over a CAN/RS485 communications port.

Figure 1-1 Typical ESM application scenario
1.3 Appearance and Ports

1.3.1 Appearance
Figure 1-2 ESM

1.3.2 Panel and Ports

Panel and Ports
Figure 1-3 ESM panel and ports
Table 1-2 Panel port definitions
No. Silk Screen Name Description

1 DO1 ESM dry contact output Alarm output dry contact, configurable (If the
DO2 dry contact is closed, an alarm is reported by
default). For details, see Table 1-4.
2 COM_ IN Communications port Information reporting and communication
cascading
3 COM_ OUT Communications port
The port uses an RJ45 terminal and provides
the 1000 A surge protection capability. For
details, see Table 1-3.
4 GND Protective ground M6 screw
5 RUN Running indicator For the diagram, see Figure 1-5.
ALM Alarm indicator For details, see Table 1-5.
CHG Charge indicator

DCHG Discharge indicator
6 MANUAL ON/OFF Button for manual This is a contact button used for manual
power-on/off power-on/off and maintenance. For details, see
1.3.3 Activation and Startup.
7 PWR ESMU port for connecting The ESM can be activated if the PWR port is
to an external power source supplied with a voltage of 43.2–58 V. For
details, see 1.3.3 Activation and Startup.
8 + ESM positive terminal Positive and negative ports of the ESM. They
are secured by M6 screws. Appropriate OT
- ESM negative terminal terminals should be used. Required torque: 4
N·m; recommended cable size: ≥ 16 mm2. If
the ESM is used at a temperature below 45°C,

No. Silk Screen Name Description

the cable size can be smaller but should be at
least 10 mm2.
Figure 1-4 RJ45 pins
Table 1-3 Communications port pin definitions
RJ45 Pin Signal Meaning Description
1 RS485 T+ RS485 transmit + 4-wire RS485

communication,
2 RS485 T- RS485 transmit – complying with the
Modbus protocol
3 NC Reserved
4 RS485 R+ RS485 receive +
5 RS485 R- RS485 reception –
6 NC Reserved
7 CANH Positive terminal for Used to report alarms to a
CAN communication monitoring unit and
exchange data between
8 CANL Negative terminal for ESMs connected in
CAN communication parallel.
DO1 and DO2 Ports
Table 1-4 DO1 and DO2 port definitions
Silk Definition Description Alarm Status

Screen
DO1 Fault, major alarm If the ESM raises one of the following alarms, the dry Configurable
contact supplies an alarm signal: (If the dry
Board fault, discharge high temperature protection, charge contact is

Silk Definition Description Alarm Status

Screen
high temperature protection, charge low temperature closed, an
protection, discharge low temperature protection, input alarm is
reverse connection, address conflict reported by
default.)
DO2 Overload warning, If the ESM raises one of the following alarms, the dry
overdischarge contact supplies an alarm signal:
protection, Overload warning, overdischarge protection, overdischarge
overdischarge
LED Indicators
Figure 1-5 LED indicators
Table 1-5 LED indicator description
Identifier Meaning Color Description
RUN Running indicator Green Steady on: Communication is normal

(including board startup, self-check,
software loading, and board power-on
when not loaded; excluding sleep when
the power port or PWR port is
energized).
Off: The ESM is in sleep mode.
Blinking at long intervals: The LCD
user interface (LUI) is querying data.
Blinking at short intervals:
Communication is disconnected.
ALM Fault indicator Red Steady on: There is a fault or major
alarm.
Off: There is no fault or major alarm.
CHG Charge indicator Green Steady on: The ESM is being charged.
Off: The ESM is open-circuited or
discharging.

Identifier Meaning Color Description

DCHG Discharge indicator Green Steady on: The ESM is discharging.
Off: The ESM is open-circuited or
being charged.
NOTE
 Major alarm: The ESM needs to be maintained immediately.
 Minor alarm: The ESM does not require maintenance, but sends a reminder to remote maintenance personnel.
 Blinking at long intervals: on for 1s and then off for 1s
 Blinking at short intervals: on for 0.125s and then off for 0.125s
 All indicators are blinking: The ESM has entered the maintenance mode.
 When the ESM is in sleep mode, the fault indicator is off except for reverse-connection protection.
1.3.3 Activation and Startup

The ESM can be activated in three modes. After being activated, the ESM switches from sleep
mode to disconnect mode.
 Activation through the PWR port: Supply a DC voltage of 43.2–58 V to the PWR port on
the ESM panel for at least 5s.
 Activation through the MANUAL ON/OFF button: Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF
button on the ESM panel for at least 5s and less than 15s.
 Activation through the power port: Supply a DC voltage of 43.2–58 V to the power port
on the ESM panel for at least 5s.
1. MANUAL ON/OFF is a contact button. The interval for pressing the button should be greater than
0.5s; otherwise, the operation will be ineffective.
2. If you power off the ESM that is in charging, discharging, or disconnect mode by holding down the
MANUAL ON/OFF button, you need to hold down this button again to reactivate the ESM.

User Manual 2 Application Description
2 Application Description
2.1 Parallel Connection
ESMs can be connected in parallel to increase the backup time or power.

The backup power of a single ESM is 2.2 kW. Maximum power (P) of N ESMs connected in
parallel = min (2.2 kW x N, 15 kW), 2 ≤ N ≤ 32.
2.2 Online Expansion

The system capacity or power can be expanded online without disconnecting the battery
supply so that the site will not break down in case of a mains power failure during expansion.
2.3 Application in Class B Environments with Direct

Ventilation
The ESM can be used in class A or B environments with direct ventilation but cannot be
separately used in class C or D environments. If there is a need to use it in a class C or D

environment, deploy an air conditioner-controlled cabinet with the protection rating of at least
IP55.
Environments subject to atmospheric corrosion can be classified into four categories:
 Class A environment (controlled environment): refer to indoor environments where the
ambient temperature and humidity are controlled (including rooms where people live)
and the relative humidity of air is controlled below 65%.
 Class B environment (uncontrolled environment): refer to indoor environments where
the ambient temperature and humidity are not controlled or outdoor environments (with
simple shielding measures) where the humidity can reach 100%.
 Class C environment (harsh environment): refer to outdoor land environments (with
simple shielding measures) near seas or pollution sources. If a site is near a sea, it is
0.5–3.7 km away from the sea. If a site is near a pollution source, it is at most 3.7 km
away from salt lakes, 3 km away from heavy pollution sources such as smelteries, coal
mines, and thermal power plants, 2 km away from medium pollution sources such as
chemical, rubber, and galvanization industries, or 1 km away from light pollution sources
such as packing houses, tanneries, and boiler rooms.
 Class D environment (sea environment): refer to outdoor land environments (with simple
shielding measures) at most 500 m away from the seashore or environments on the sea.
2.4 Low-Temperature Application

 Low-temperature charging: The ESM does not support battery charging at a temperature
below 0°C. When the battery temperature is below 0°C, the ESM will shut down the
charging loop to disable charging.
When the ESM is used in an environment below 0°C, a heater needs to be added in the
cabinet, and batteries can be charged after the battery temperature rises to 0°C or above.
 Low-temperature discharging: The ESM does not support battery discharging at a
temperature below –20°C. When the battery temperature is below –20°C, the ESM will
shut down the discharging loop to disable discharging.
When the ESM is used in an environment below –20°C, a heater needs to be added in the
cabinet, and batteries can be discharged after the battery temperature rises to –20°C or
above.
2.5 Storage with Low SOC (≤ 5%)

The ESM has ESMU static power consumption and self-discharge loss after power-off. In
actual application scenarios, avoid storing an ESM with low SOC (≤ 5%). If unavoidable,
limit the storage duration to 30 days at 25°C or 15 days at 45°C. Promptly recharge the ESM
after the storage. Otherwise, the ESM may be damaged due to overdischarge, which requires
replacing the ESM.
The following situations may cause storage of ESMs in discharge state:
1. After the site power supply is disconnected due to a mains outage, the power supply is
not recovered for a long time because the faults (such as cable faults) cannot be rectified
in a timely manner.

2. After installation and commissioning are complete, the mains power is switched off
directly without powering off the ESM. The ESM can enter the low power mode only
after being completely discharged, and the interval for onsite acceptance check is long.
3. Other reasons result in that the ESM cannot enter the low power mode normally.

User Manual 3 Transportation and Storage
3 Transportation and Storage
3.1 Transportation Requirements

The product passes the certifications of the UN38.3 (UN38.3: Section 38.3 of the sixth
Revised Edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of
Tests and Criteria) and SN/T 0370.2-2009 (Part 2: Performance Test of the Rules for the
Inspection of Packaging for Exporting Dangerous Goods). This product belongs to class 9
dangerous goods.
The product can be delivered to the site directly and transported by land and water. The
packing case must be secured for transportation, compliant with related national standards,
and printed with marks such as anti-collision and moisture prevention. The packing case must
be protected against rains, snows, and mechanical impact during transportation.
3.2 Storage and Recharging

3.2.1 Storage Requirements
1. Place ESMs according to the signs on the packing case during storage. Do not put ESMs
upside down or sidelong.
2. Stack ESM packing cases by complying with the stacking requirements on the external
package.
3. The storage environment requirements are as follows:
− Ambient temperature: 0–40°C; recommended storage temperature: 20–30°C
− Relative humidity: ≤ 95%
− In a dry clean place with proper ventilation
− In a place that is away from corrosive and organic substances (including gas)
− In a place free from direct sunlight
− At least 2 meters away from heat sources (such as a heater)
4. The warehouse keeper should collect ESM storage information every month and
periodically report the ESM inventory information to the planning department. The
ESMs that have been stored overdue should be recharged in a timely manner.
5. Regional offices or organizations should not store ESMs or communication equipment
configured with ESMs. Prior approval should be obtained for any requirement on ESM
storage.

6. ESMs should be delivered based on the "first in, first out" rule.
7. Install ESMs in a dry, clean, and ventilated environment that is free from sources of
strong infrared radiation, organic solvents, and corrosive gases. Do not expose the ESMs
to sunlight or water and keep them far away from sources of ignition.
3.2.2 Conditions for Judging Overdue Storage

It is recommended that the ESM not be stored for a long period. It should be used soon after
being deployed onsite.
Table 3-1 Storage requirements
Required Storage Actual Storage Recharge Interval Remarks

Temperature Temperature
0–40°C 0°C ≤ T ≤ 30°C 12 months Not reaching the

time for recharge:
30°C < T ≤ 40°C 8 months Use the ESM as
soon as possible.
Reaching the time
for recharge:
Recharge the ESM.
The total storage
duration should not
exceed the warranty
period.
1. If ESMs have been stored overdue, promptly report the event to the department leader.
2. Dispose of bulging ESMs directly irrespective of how long they have been stored.
3. The storage duration (t) starts from the latest charge time on the ESM package. The latest charge
time is updated after every charge.
4. If an ESM is qualified after charge, mark the latest charge time and the next recharge time on the
ESM packing case. The next recharge time is 8 months (stored above 30°C) or 12 months (stored
below 30°C) later than the latest charge time. The total storage duration should not exceed the
warranty period.
3.2.3 Processing Before Recharge

 Check the ESM appearance.
 Dispose of bulging ESMs directly.
 Dispose of damaged or misshapen ESMs directly.
 Dispose of leaking ESMs directly.
 Polish ESM terminals using sandpaper if they are corroded.
3.2.4 Recharge Solution

Recharge the ESMs that pass the test using either of the following schemes based on site
requirements.
Recharge ESMs using a power system:

1. Find out the qualified ESMs that can be recharged.

2. Install the ESMs and connect cables to them by referring to the quick installation guide
for the power system.
3. Use the power system to recharge the ESMs.
Table 3-2 Recharge parameter settings
Recharge Setting
Parameter
Charge voltage 53.5 V

Charge current Using the default charge current limit; typically ≤ 0.4C
Termination The charge duration is greater than 10 minutes and the charge current
condition is less than 0.02C, or the ESM is protected.
4. After removing the cables, hold down the red MANUAL ON/OFF button on the front
panel for at least 5s and less than 15s, wait until all indicators on the front panel turn off,
and place the ESM in the original packing case. Modify the latest charge time and the
next recharge time marked on the original packing case.
The customer purchases or borrows a DC regulated power supply that supports 48 V charge
and recharges ESMs by performing the following steps:
1. Connect the positive and negative terminals of the ESM to the output positive and
negative terminals on the DC regulated power supply, respectively.
Figure 3-1 Connecting cables between the ESM and the DC regulated power supply
2. Set charge parameters for the DC regulated power supply. For details, see Table 3-2.
3. After removing the cables, hold down the red MANUAL ON/OFF button on the front
panel for at least 5s and less than 15s, wait until all indicators on the front panel turn off,
and place the ESM in the original packing case. Modify the latest charge time and the
next recharge time marked on the original packing case.

 The ESM can be activated through the power cables.

 Do not perform operations with power on when connecting the recharge cables.
3.2.5 Qualification Standards for Recharge

Table 3-3 Qualification standards for recharge
Required Recharge End Required Voltage After Open-Circuit for 8 Hours
Voltage
≥ 51 V ≥ 48 V
1. For the ESM that meets the standard after recharge, disconnect cables from it, hold down the red
MANUAL ON/OFF button on the front panel for at least 5s and less than 15s, wait until all
indicators on the front panel turn off, and then place it in the original packing case. Mark the latest
charge time and the next recharge time (the next recharge time is 12 months later than the current
charge time by default) on the packing case. Packed ESMs should be used as soon as possible.
2. If the ESM is not qualified after recharge, recharge it again. If the ESM is still not qualified, dispose
of it.

User Manual 4 Installation and Commissioning
4 Installation and Commissioning
Prerequisites
Ensure that ESMs are from the same manufacturer, of the same model, and in the same batch.
Comply with regulations and warnings issued by the ESM manufacturer.
Before installing ESMs, ensure that the battery circuit breakers in the power system are OFF
or that the battery fuses are removed.
 Smoking and sparks are prohibited near ESMs.

 Use installation tools with insulated handles. Otherwise, the ESMs may burn out and
injury may be caused.
 Before handling ESMs, wear goggles, rubber gloves, and protective clothes. Remove any
conductors such as jewelry or watches.
 Do not use metal to simultaneously touch two or more terminals of the ESM or
simultaneously touch a terminal of the ESM and a grounded object (for example, the
battery cabinet). Otherwise, short circuits will occur, which may produce sparks.
4.1 Installation
Prerequisites
Required tools and materials are available.
Use insulated tools. The following figure is for reference only.

Figure 4-1 Installation tools
Procedure
Step 1 Install and check according to the installation guide. If there are no floating nuts on both sides
of the rack, install the floating nuts delivered with the cabinet.
Step 2 Push the ESM into the cabinet and secure it.
Figure 4-2 Installing an ESM

 The ESM-4875A1 weighs 43 kg. Check the loading capability of the rack tray before
installation.
 The ESM-4875A1 is 396 mm deep. Check the depth of the rack before installation.
 If only one ESM is installed, it should be placed in a 19-inch rack with the guide rails and
tray. Ensure that its loading capability meets requirements.
 If multiple ESMs are installed, a certain clearance should be reserved so at least 5 U is
required for each ESM. The ESMs cannot be directly stacked or vertically placed.
 Install ESMs from the bottom up. They should be installed at least on two layers, and three
layers are recommended.
Figure 4-3 Correct ESM installation
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4.2 Cable Connections (Huawei Power System)

Prerequisites
The ESM has been correctly installed.
The protective gloves, socket wrench, and key to the cabinet door are available.

Procedure
Step 1 Wear the protective gloves.
Step 2 Install the ESM ground cable.
Figure 4-4 Installing the ESM ground cable
(1) Ground bar
Step 3 Install the ESM communications cables.

Step 4 After ESM communications cables are installed, connect a build-out resistor to the
COM_OUT port of the last ESM.
Figure 4-5 Installing the ESM communications cables
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Step 1 Install the PWR activation cables for the ESM.

Step 2 Locate the ESM activation cables and activation cable terminal in the ESM fitting bag.
Step 3 Install the activation cables at the activation cable terminal.

Step 4 Install one end of the activation cables at the PWR port of the ESM.
Step 5 Install the other end of the activation cables at a load route (BLVD route recommended, rated
circuit breaker current ≥ 1 A) and the corresponding RTN+ busbar in the power system.
Figure 4-6 Installing the PWR activation cables for the ESM
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Step 1 Install negative and positive power cables for the ESM.
1. Remove the protective cover from the ESM power wiring terminals.
2. Connect the negative power cable to the ESM.
3. Connect the positive power cable to the ESM.
4. Install the other end of the ESM power cables at a battery route and the corresponding
RTN+ busbar in the power system.
5. Reinstall the protective cover on the ESM power wiring terminals.
Figure 4-7 Installing negative and positive power cables for the ESM
Step 2 Remove the protective gloves and pack up all tools.

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4.3 Cable Connections (Third-Party Power System)

Prerequisites
The ESM has been correctly installed.
The protective gloves, socket wrench, and key to the cabinet door are available.
Procedure
Step 2 Install the ESM ground cable.
Figure 4-8 Installing the ESM ground cable
(1) Ground bar
Step 3 Install the ESM communications cables.

Step 4 After ESM communications cables are installed, connect a build-out resistor to the
COM_OUT port of the last ESM.
Figure 4-9 Installing the ESM communications cables

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Step 1 Install negative and positive power cables for the ESM.
1. Remove the protective cover from the ESM power wiring terminals.
2. Connect the negative power cable to the ESM.
3. Connect the positive power cable to the ESM.
4. Install the other end of the ESM power cables at a battery route and the corresponding
RTN+ busbar in the power system.
5. Reinstall the protective cover on the ESM power wiring terminals.
Figure 4-10 Installing negative and positive power cables for the ESM

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4.4 Power-On Commissioning

4.4.1 Power-On (Huawei Power System)

 Performing the power-on procedure provided in this section may result in power failure or
alarms. Inform the alarm center before and after the procedure.
 The power-on procedure involves various technologies and should be performed by
trained personnel according to the power-on instructions.
 During operations, stand on dry insulating material and do not wear any conductors such
as jewelry or watches. Use insulated tools during power-on.
 Do not establish contact between electrical points that have different electric currents.
 When you are performing operations and do not want others to operate, attach the label
"Currently being serviced. Do not switch on." to the power distribution equipment.
 During the power-on procedure, shut down the system immediately if any fault is detected.
Rectify the fault and proceed with the procedure.
Step 1 Switch on the battery circuit breakers and the circuit breaker connected to activation cables in
the power system.
If the Huawei power monitoring module is connected to the ESM for the first time, the
monitoring module will restart automatically as battery management parameters need to be
switched to the ESM.
Step 2 If multiple ESMs connected in parallel are powered on, observe the RUN indicator on each
ESM panel. Communication is normal if the indicator is steady on and is not established if it
blinks at short intervals. Check the communications cables between ESMs and rectify the
fault.
Step 3 When the ESMs are communicating with the monitoring module, check whether the
communication is normal. If the RUN indicator on an ESM is steady on, the ESM
communicates properly with the monitoring module. If the indicator is blinking at short
intervals (4 Hz), the communication is interrupted. In this case, check that the
communications cable is properly connected.
Step 4 Observe the ESMs for 15 minutes. Ensure that they are working properly (the ALM indicator
is off and the RUN indicator is steady on).
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4.4.2 Power-On (Third-Party Power System)

Procedure
Step 1 Switch on the ESM circuit breakers.
Step 2 Check whether the ESMs are activated. If the RUN indicator on an ESM is on, the ESM is
activated. If it is off, the ESM is not activated. If so, check that the cables are properly
connected.

Step 3 Observe the ESMs for 15 minutes. The ESMs are running properly if the ALM indicators are
off.
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4.4.3 Power System Parameter Settings (Huawei Power System)

Set parameters as follows for the ESM used in a power system.
Huawei power system automatically identifies ESMs and sets battery parameters. There is no
need to set the parameters onsite. To check the ESM running status or change the charge
current limit coefficient, log in to the WebUI or LCD of Huawei power system and perform
the following operations.
Huawei power system should use the monitoring module SMU02B/SMU02C/SMU02S and
the software SMU V500R002C00 or later.
Table 4-1 Setting battery parameters on the LCD
Main Second- Third- Fourth- Setting Value

Menu Level Level Level Range
Menu Menu Menu
Parameters Battery Basic Charge Set based on 0.05C10–0.6
Settings Parameters Current the site 7C10
Limit requirements
Coefficient .
To check the ESM running status or change the charge current limit coefficient on the WebUI,
perform the following operations:
Enter https://local IP address for the SMU (for example, https://192.168.0.10) in the address
box of Internet Explorer and press Enter. The login page is displayed.

Figure 4-11 Login page
Choose Lithium Battery Group > Monitoring > Running Parameter > Charge
Parameters and set Charge Current Limit Coefficient to a value in the range of 0.05C10 to
0.67C10.
Figure 4-12 Setting the charge current limit coefficient
Choose Lithium Battery Group > Monitoring > Running Information and view the ESM
running status information.

Figure 4-13 Viewing the ESM status
4.4.4 Power System Parameter Settings (Third-Party Power

System)
Table 4-2 Parameter settings
No. Parameter Standard Value
1 Capacity N (number of ESMs) x 75 Ah

2 Charging current limit coefficient 0.15C10
3 Equalized charge voltage 53.5 V
4 Float charge voltage 51 V
5 Low voltage alarm 47 V
6 Load low voltage disconnection 46 V
(LLVD) threshold
7 Battery low voltage disconnection 44 V
(BLVD) threshold
4.5 Acceptance Criteria

Install and accept the ESM to ensure that the ESM can work properly.
No. Item Acceptance Criteria

1 Indicator The indicator status is normal (the RUN indicator is on and no
status indicator is red).
2 Working You are advised to simulate the mains disconnection or mains
status connection. The working status is matched normally.

No. Item Acceptance Criteria

3 Voltage Check that the battery voltage is normal. In charging mode, the
electrochemical cell voltage difference is less than or equal to 0.2
V when the voltage is in the range of 3.2 V to 3.6 V.
4 Current Check that the battery current is normal. Based on the system
configurations, the current deviation is within ±1 A.
5 Temperature Check that the battery temperature is normal. In charging mode,
the maximum temperature difference is 5°C.

User Manual 5 Maintenance Guide
5 Maintenance Guide
5.1 Maintenance Method

Table 5-1 Maintenance method
Maintenance Maintenance Method

Object
ESM Check the ESM indicators for its running status. Table 1-5 lists the indicator description.
Monitoring 1. View the ESM running status on the LCD of Huawei power monitoring module
(LCD) (SMU02B/SMU02C/SMU02S): LCD menu path: Main Menu > Running
Information > Lithium Battery > Lithium Battery Group
2. Check the active alarms for ESM fault alarms. LCD menu path: Main Menu > Active
Alarm. If there are any fault alarms, troubleshoot them by referring to 5.3
Troubleshooting.
Monitoring 1. Check the ESM running status on the WebUI of the Huawei power monitoring module
(WebUI) (SMU02B/SMU02C/SMU02S). WebUI menu path: Monitoring > Lithium Battery
Group
2. Check the active alarms for ESM fault alarms. WebUI menu path: Home > Active
Alarm. If there are any fault alarms, troubleshoot them by referring to 5.3
Troubleshooting.


Object
NetEco 1. Check the ESM running status on the Huawei power system network management
system NetEco (NetEco V600R008C20 or later). Menu path: Monitor > Site name in
the navigation tree on the left > Lithium Battery Group > Data
2. Check the active alarms for ESM fault alarms. Menu path: Monitor > Site name in
the navigation tree on the left > Lithium Battery Group > Alarm. If there are any
fault alarms, troubleshoot them by referring to 5.3 Troubleshooting.


Object
5.2 Replacement Guide

Prerequisites
 The protective gloves, Phillips screwdriver, socket wrench, and key to the cabinet door
are available.
 You have confirmed the model of the ESM to be replaced and prepared a new ESM.
 You are authorized to enter the site with the key.
Context
ESM replacement may cause a system power failure. To prevent power failures, ensure that
other power sources, such as the mains, diesel generator, or a third-party DC power source,
provide continuous power supply.
Replacement Requirements
Conditions for the ESM to enter and exit the maintenance mode:
1. Hold down the Manual ON/OFF button for at least 15s in any state to enter the
maintenance mode.
2. Hold down the Manual ON/OFF button for at least 15s to exit the maintenance mode.
Before replacing an ESM in an actual maintenance scenario, hold down the Manual ON/OFF
button for the ESM to power off. After the ESM is replaced, hold down the Manual ON/OFF
button for at least 15s on the new ESM to exit the maintenance mode.

Removing the Old ESM

Step 2 Switch the BAT– battery circuit breaker on the power system to OFF or remove the battery
fuse.
Step 3 Use the Manual ON/OFF button on the ESM to turn off the battery output.
Step 4 Disconnect the cables from the old ESM. Insulate each cable and label it immediately after
disconnecting it.
Step 5 Loosen the screws on the panel and remove the ESM.
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Installing the New ESM

Step 1 Install the new ESM and tighten the screws.
Step 2 Hold down the Manual ON/OFF button for 15s for the ESM to enter the maintenance mode.
In this mode, all indicators blink, the ESM board is activated, but the ESM will not be
charged or discharged.
Step 3 Connect the cables to the new ESM based on the cable labels.
Step 4 Switch the BAT– battery circuit breaker in the power system to ON or reinstall the battery
fuse using a fuse extracting unit.
Step 5 Hold down the Manual ON/OFF button for 15s for the ESM to exit the maintenance mode.
The ESM is automatically activated and connects to the power system.
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Follow-up Operations
 Put the removed component into the ESD box or bag and then place the ESD box or bag
into the carton box with foams or the bag of the new component.
 Fill in the fault card with the information about the removed component.
 Contact your local Huawei office to handle the faulty component.
5.3 Troubleshooting
Table 5-2 Troubleshooting
Fault Type Fault Generation Possible Causes Troubleshooting

Condition
BMS fault 1. The electrochemical 1. The welding point for Replace the ESM.
cell voltage sampling electrochemical cell
circuit is faulty. voltage sampling is
2. The electrochemical loose or disconnected.
cell temperature 2. The voltage sampling


Condition
sampling circuit is terminal is
faulty. disconnected.
3. The fuse in the
voltage sampling
circuit is blown.
4. The electrochemical
cell temperature
sensor has failed.
Electrochemical cell fault The voltage of the 1. Due to large Replace the ESM.
electrochemical cell is self-discharge, the
low or unbalanced. electrochemical cell
overdischarges to
below 2.0 V after
long-term storage.
2. The electrochemical
cell is damaged by
external factors, and
short circuits,
pinpricks, or crushing
occur.
Overvoltage protection 1. The busbar voltage is 1. The busbar input If the ESM cannot be
greater than 59.5 V in voltage exceeds the recovered due to
charging state. normal value. protection against
2. The maximum 2. Electrochemical cells abnormality, contact local
electrochemical cell are not consistent. The Huawei engineers to
voltage is greater than capacity of some rectify the fault.
3.9 V. electrochemical cells
3. The ESM voltage is deteriorates too fast or
greater than 55 V. the internal resistance
of some
electrochemical cells
is too high.
Undervoltage protection 1. The ESM voltage is 1. The mains power
less than 44 V. failure has lasted for a
2. The minimum long time.
electrochemical cell 2. Electrochemical cells
voltage is less than 2.5 are not consistent. The
V. capacity of some
deteriorates too fast or
the internal resistance
of some
is too high.
Charge high temperature The maximum 1. The ESM ambient
protection electrochemical cell temperature is too
temperature is greater high.
than 60°C. 2. There are abnormal
heat sources around
the ESM.


Condition
Discharge high The maximum
temperature protection electrochemical cell
temperature is greater
than 65°C.
Charge low temperature The minimum 1. The ESM ambient
protection electrochemical cell temperature is too
temperature is less than low.
0°C. 2. The heater fails to
work.
Discharge low The minimum
temperature protection electrochemical cell
temperature is less than
–20°C.

User Manual 6 Safety Precautions
6 Safety Precautions
6.1 Safety Precautions

 Avoid skin contact with electrolyte overflow. Before installing or maintaining batteries,
wear goggles, rubber gloves, and protective clothing.
 Keep the ESM loop disconnected during installation and maintenance.
 Secure ESM cables to the torque specified in the ESM documentation. Loose
connections will result in excessive voltage drops or cause ESMs to burn out when the
current increases.
 Protect your skin and eyes from ESM electrolyte leakage. If your body comes in contact
with electrolyte leakage, wash with clean water immediately and visit a doctor if the
situation is serious.
 Avoid ingestion of ESM components.
 Protect the ESMs from mechanical vibration, collision, punctures, and strong impact.
Otherwise, the ESM may catch fire.
 Do not throw ESMs in fire because this may cause the ESMs to ignite.
 Do not immerse ESMs in water or expose them to rain.
 There is a risk of explosion if an ESM is replaced with an incorrect model.
 Short circuits inside an ESM or on the ESM loop must be prevented to avoid fire and
personal injury.
 An ESM communication failure alarm caused by reasons such as loose communications
cable connection should be handled within 72 hours (default value, configurable in the
range of 8 to 720 hours). Otherwise, the ESM will be internally locked, which may affect
the ESM power backup.
 Dispose of waste ESMs in strict accordance with local laws and regulations.
6.2 Misoperations
The following lists some misoperations that should be avoided.
Misoperations Protection Description

Reverse connection If terminals connected with reverse polarity, the
ESM will not start and will stay in sleep mode. If
you hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button to

User Manual 6 Safety Precautions
Misoperations Protection Description

activate the ESM, it will report a protection alarm
and the ALM indicator will be lit.
External short circuit The fuse may be blown.
Series connection The ESMs cannot be connected in series. If the
series connection is used forcibly, the ESMs may
be damaged and even smoke, fire, and explosion
may occur.
6.3 Gas Composition

The ESM is an enclosed battery system and will not release any gases under normal
operations.
If the ESM is severely misused, for example, being burned or thunderstruck, the ESM may be
damaged, resulting in electrolyte leakage. Because the electrolyte is of organic carbonate
nature, it may produce CO2, CO, and N2 after being burned.

User Manual 7 Warranty Rules
7 Warranty Rules
 Huawei will not be liable for any damage to Huawei ESMs caused by force majeure.
− Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides
− Fires
− Wars
− Lightning strikes
 Huawei will not be liable for any damage to Huawei ESMs caused by the following
events:
− Damage such as breakage and leakage is caused to the ESMs due to misoperations
or incorrect connections during the ESM transportation and installation performed
by the customer.
− The customer does not recharge the ESMs in time and the ESMs are stored more
than six months longer than the storage term, which causes capacity loss or
irreversible damage to the ESMs.
− After the ESMs are installed and connected to the system, the customer does not
power on the ESMs in time, which causes the ESMs to be overdischarged and
further causes damage to the ESMs.
− Damage is caused to ESMs because they are not accepted in time due to customer
reasons.
− Damage is caused to ESMs because the operating environment or external power
parameters do not meet operating environment requirements. For example, the
ambient temperature is poor, power outage frequently occurs in the power grid, the
ESMs are frequently overdischarged due to the customer's improper maintenance,
the capacity of a customer site is expanded, and the ESMs are not fully charged for
a long period.
− The customer changes the ESM use scenarios without notifying Huawei.
− Damage to ESMs is caused by the customer or a third party, for example, the
customer relocates or reinstalls ESMs without notifying Huawei.
− The customer does not correctly set ESM operating management parameters
including but not limited to ESM capacity, number of ESMs, equalized charging
voltage, float charging voltage, charge current limit, and disconnection voltage.
− The customer does not service ESMs based on the appropriate operation guide. For
example, the customer does not periodically check whether ESM terminal screws
are tightened.
− The customer connects extra loads to ESMs.

User Manual 7 Warranty Rules
− The customer mixes Huawei ESMs with other ESMs, which causes the acceleration
of capacity deterioration. For example, the customer uses Huawei ESMs together
with the ESMs of other brands or rated capacities, or with old ESMs.
− ESMs are stolen.
− The ESM warranty expires.

User Manual A Acronyms and Abbreviations
A Acronyms and Abbreviations
E
ESM energy storage module
ESMU energy storage management unit
S
SOC state of charge


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About This Document .................................................................................................................... ii

2 Application Description .............................................................................................................. 8

3 Transportation and Storage....................................................................................................... 11

4 Installation and Commissioning.............................................................................................. 15

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4.5 Acceptance Criteria ..................................................................................................................................................... 25

5 Maintenance Guide .................................................................................................................... 27

6 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 33

7 Warranty Rules ............................................................................................................................ 35

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Table 1-1 Nominal ESM voltage and capacity

Model Nominal Voltage Rated Capacity

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1.2 Application Scenarios

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Figure 1-1 Typical ESM application scenario

1.3 Appearance and Ports

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1.3.2 Panel and Ports

Figure 1-3 ESM panel and ports

Table 1-2 Panel port definitions

No. Silk Screen Name Description

CHG Charge indicator

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No. Silk Screen Name Description

Figure 1-4 RJ45 pins

Table 1-3 Communications port pin definitions

RJ45 Pin Signal Meaning Description

1 RS485 T+ RS485 transmit + 4-wire RS485

DO1 and DO2 Ports

Table 1-4 DO1 and DO2 port definitions

Silk Definition Description Alarm Status

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Silk Definition Description Alarm Status

Figure 1-5 LED indicators

Table 1-5 LED indicator description

Identifier Meaning Color Description

RUN Running indicator Green Steady on: Communication is normal

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Identifier Meaning Color Description

1.3.3 Activation and Startup

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2.1 Parallel Connection

ESMs can be connected in parallel to increase the backup time or power.

2.2 Online Expansion

2.3 Application in Class B Environments with Direct

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2.4 Low-Temperature Application

2.5 Storage with Low SOC (≤ 5%)

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3 Transportation and Storage

3.1 Transportation Requirements