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V300R007C01
User Manual
Issue 10
Date 2023-07-30
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Purpose
This document describes the energy storage module ESM-48100B1 (ESM for
short) in terms of its overview, application scenarios, external ports, working
principles, installation, and commissioning.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
● Maintenance engineers
● Sales engineers
Symbol Convention
The symbols that may be found in this manual are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
Symbol Description
Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue
contains all the changes in earlier issues.
Issue 10 (2023-07-30)
● Updated safety precautions and tools.
● Optimized some link description.
Issue 09 (2023-01-09)
● Updated descriptions about safety.
● Added 5.1 Preparing Cables.
● Added 5.3 Checking Before the Installation.
● Added 5.7 Installation Verification.
● Updated 8.1 Routine Maintenance.
● Added A FAQs.
● Added B Software Version Requirements and C Symbol Conventions.
Issue 08 (2022-04-05)
● Updated Figure 5-2.
Issue 07 (2021-09-26)
● Optimized some contents.
Issue 06 (2021-08-06)
● Updated the warranty rules.
Issue 05 (2021-05-06)
● Updated 5.5 Cable Connections (Huawei Power System).
● Optimized some contents.
Issue 04 (2021-01-30)
● Updated 1 Safety Information.
● Updated 8.3 Troubleshooting.
Issue 03 (2020-01-08)
● Optimized some contents.
Issue 02 (2019-11-30)
● Updated 5.5 Cable Connections (Huawei Power System).
● Updated 5.6 Cable Connections (Third-Party Power System).
Issue 01 (2019-04-30)
This issue is the first official release.
Contents
2 Product Description.............................................................................................................. 20
2.1 Product Overview..................................................................................................................................................................20
2.2 ESM-48100B1......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3 Application..............................................................................................................................28
3.1 Application Scenario............................................................................................................................................................ 28
3.2 Parallel Connection.............................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.3 Online Capacity Expansion................................................................................................................................................ 29
3.4 Application Environment.................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.5 Low-Temperature Application...........................................................................................................................................30
A FAQs......................................................................................................................................... 70
B Software Version Requirements........................................................................................ 72
C Symbol Conventions............................................................................................................. 73
D Acronyms and Abbreviations............................................................................................. 74
1 Safety Information
Statement
Before transporting, storing, installing, operating, using, and/or maintaining
the equipment, read this document, strictly follow the instructions provided
herein, and follow all the safety instructions on the equipment and in this
document. In this document, "equipment" refers to the products, software,
components, spare parts, and/or services related to this document; "the Company"
refers to the manufacturer (producer), seller, and/or service provider of the
equipment; "you" refers to the entity that transports, stores, installs, operates,
uses, and/or maintains the equipment.
The Company shall not be liable for any of the following circumstances or
their consequences:
DANGER
Do not work with power on during installation. Do not install or remove a cable
with power on. Transient contact between the core of the cable and a conductor
will generate electric arcs or sparks, which may cause a fire or personal injury.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
During operations, use dedicated insulated tools to prevent electric shocks or short
circuits. The insulation and voltage resistance must comply with local laws,
regulations, standards, and specifications.
WARNING
General Requirements
● Do not stop protective devices. Pay attention to the warnings, cautions, and
related precautionary measures in this document and on the equipment.
● If there is a likelihood of personal injury or equipment damage during
operations, immediately stop, report the case to the supervisor, and take
feasible protective measures.
● Do not power on the equipment before it is installed or confirmed by
professionals.
● Do not touch the power supply equipment directly or with conductors such as
damp objects. Before touching any conductor surface or terminal, measure
the voltage at the contact point to ensure that there is no risk of electric
shock.
● Do not touch a running fan with your hands, components, screws, tools, or
boards. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage may occur.
● In the case of a fire, immediately leave the building or the equipment area
and activate the fire alarm or call emergency services. Do not enter the
affected building or equipment area under any circumstances.
Personnel Requirements
● Only professionals and trained personnel are allowed to operate the
equipment.
– Professionals: personnel who are familiar with the working principles and
structure of the equipment, trained or experienced in equipment
operations and are clear of the sources and degree of various potential
hazards in equipment installation, operation, maintenance
– Trained personnel: personnel who are trained in technology and safety,
have required experience, are aware of possible hazards on themselves in
DANGER
Before connecting cables, ensure that the equipment is intact. Otherwise, electric
shocks or fires may occur.
DANGER
DANGER
Prevent foreign matter from entering the equipment during operations. Otherwise,
equipment damage, load power derating, power failure, or personal injury may
occur.
WARNING
For the equipment that needs to be grounded, install the ground cable first when
installing the equipment and remove the ground cable last when removing the
equipment.
CAUTION
Do not route cables near the air intake or exhaust vents of the equipment.
CAUTION
General Requirements
● Follow the procedures described in the document for installation, operation,
and maintenance. Do not reconstruct or alter the equipment, add
components, or change the installation sequence without permission.
● Install temporary fences or warning ropes and hang "No Entry" signs around
the operation area to keep unauthorized personnel away from the area.
● Before installing or removing power cables, turn off the switches of the
equipment and its upstream and downstream switches.
● If any liquid is detected inside the equipment, disconnect the power supply
immediately and do not use the equipment.
● Before performing operations on the equipment, check that all tools meet the
requirements and record the tools. After the operations are complete, collect
all of the tools to prevent them from being left inside the equipment.
● Before installing power cables, check that cable labels are correct and cable
terminals are insulated.
● When installing the equipment, use a torque tool of a proper measurement
range to tighten the screws. When using a wrench to tighten the screws,
ensure that the wrench does not tilt and the torque error does not exceed
10% of the specified value.
● Ensure that bolts are tightened with a torque tool and marked in red and blue
after double-check. Installation personnel mark tightened bolts in blue.
Quality inspection personnel confirm that the bolts are tightened and then
mark them in red. (The marks must cross the edges of the bolts.)
● To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits
to telecommunication network voltage (TNV) circuits.
● Ensure that all slots are installed with boards or filler panels. Avoid hazards
caused by hazardous voltages or energy on boards. Ensure that the air
channel is normal, control electromagnetic interference, and prevent dust and
other foreign objects on the backplane, baseplate, and boards.
● After the installation is complete, ensure that protective cases, insulation
tubes, and other necessary items for all electrical components are in position
to avoid electric shocks.
Grounding
● Ensure that the grounding impedance of the equipment complies with local
electrical standards.
● Ensure that the equipment is connected permanently to the protective
ground. Before operating the equipment, check its electrical connection to
ensure that it is reliably grounded.
● Ensure that the protective ground point of the equipment is reliably
connected to the ground screw of the metal enclosure (connection resistance:
≤ 0.1 ohm).
● Do not operate the equipment in the absence of a properly installed ground
conductor.
● Do not damage the ground conductor.
● For the equipment that uses a three-pin socket, ensure that the ground
terminal in the socket is connected to the protective ground point.
● If high touch current may occur on the equipment, ground the protective
ground terminal on the equipment enclosure before connecting the power
supply; otherwise, electric shock as a result of touch current may occur.
Cabling
● When selecting, installing, and routing cables, follow local safety regulations
and rules.
● When routing power cables, ensure that there is no coiling or twisting. Do not
join or weld power cables. If necessary, use a longer cable.
● Ensure that all cables are properly connected and insulated, and meet
specifications.
● Ensure that the slots and holes for routing cables are free from sharp edges,
and that the positions where cables are routed through pipes or cable holes
are equipped with cushion materials to prevent the cables from being
damaged by sharp edges or burrs.
● If a cable is connected to the cabinet from the top, bend the cable in a U
shape outside the cabinet and then route it into the cabinet.
● Ensure that cables of the same type are bound together neatly and straight
and that the cable sheath is intact. When routing cables of different types,
ensure that they are away from each other without entanglement and
overlapping.
● When cable connection is completed or paused for a short period of time, seal
the cable holes with sealing putty immediately to prevent small animals or
moisture from entering.
● Secure buried cables using cable supports and cable clips. Ensure that the
cables in the backfill area are in close contact with the ground to prevent
cable deformation or damage during backfilling.
● If the external conditions (such as the cable layout or ambient temperature)
change, verify the cable usage in accordance with the IEC-60364-5-52 or local
laws and regulations. For example, check that the current-carrying capacity
meets requirements.
● Do not perform any improper operations, for example, dropping cables
directly from a vehicle. Otherwise, the cable performance may deteriorate due
to cable damage, which affects the current-carrying capacity and temperature
rise.
NOTICE
The static electricity generated by human bodies may damage the electrostatic-
sensitive components on boards, for example, the large-scale integrated (LSI)
circuits.
● When touching the equipment and handling boards, modules with exposed
circuit boards, or application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), observe ESD
protection regulations and wear ESD clothing and ESD gloves or a well-
grounded ESD wrist strap.
● When holding a board or a module with exposed circuit boards, hold its edge
without touching any components. Do not touch the components with bare
hands.
● Package boards or modules with ESD packaging materials before storing or
transporting them.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Do not place the equipment near heat sources or fire sources, such as smoke,
candles, heaters, or other heating devices. Overheat may damage the equipment
or cause a fire.
WARNING
Install the equipment in an area far away from liquids. Do not install it under
areas prone to condensation, such as under water pipes and air exhaust vents, or
areas prone to water leakage, such as air conditioner vents, ventilation vents, or
feeder windows of the equipment room. Ensure that no liquid enters the
equipment to prevent faults or short circuits.
WARNING
To prevent damage or fire due to high temperature, ensure that the ventilation
vents or heat dissipation systems are not obstructed or covered by other objects
while the equipment is running.
General Requirements
● Ensure that the equipment is stored in a clean, dry, and well ventilated area
with proper temperature and humidity and is protected from dust and
condensation.
● Keep the installation and operating environments of the equipment within the
allowed ranges. Otherwise, its performance and safety will be compromised.
● Do not install, use, or operate outdoor equipment and cables (including but
not limited to moving equipment, operating equipment and cables, inserting
connectors to or removing connectors from signal ports connected to outdoor
facilities, working at heights, performing outdoor installation, and opening
doors) in harsh weather conditions such as lightning, rain, snow, and level 6
or stronger wind.
● Do not install the equipment in an environment with direct sunlight, dust,
smoke, volatile or corrosive gases, infrared and other radiations, organic
solvents, or salty air.
● Do not install the equipment in an environment with conductive metal or
magnetic dust.
● Do not install the equipment in an area conducive to the growth of
microorganisms such as fungus or mildew.
● Do not install the equipment in an area with strong vibration, noise, or
electromagnetic interference.
● Ensure that the site complies with local laws, regulations, and related
standards.
● Before opening doors during the installation, operation, and maintenance of
the equipment, clean up any water, ice, snow, or other foreign objects on the
top of the equipment to prevent foreign objects from falling into the
equipment.
● When installing the equipment, ensure that the installation surface is solid
enough to bear the weight of the equipment.
● Ensure that the equipment room provides good heat insulation, and that the
walls and floor are dampproof.
● Install rodent guards at the door of the equipment room to prevent rodents
and insects from entering the room.
● After installing the equipment, remove the packing materials such as cartons,
foam, plastics, and cable ties from the equipment area.
DANGER
When working at heights, wear a safety helmet and safety harness or waist belt
and fasten it to a solid structure. Do not mount it on an insecure moveable object
or metal object with sharp edges. Make sure that the hooks will not slide off.
WARNING
Ensure that all necessary tools are ready and inspected by a professional
organization. Do not use tools that have signs of scratches or fail to pass the
inspection or whose inspection validity period has expired. Ensure that the tools
are secure and not overloaded.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Do not drill holes into the equipment. Doing so may affect the sealing
performance and electromagnetic containment of the equipment and damage
components or cables inside. Metal shavings from drilling may short-circuit boards
inside the equipment.
General Requirements
● Repaint any paint scratches caused during equipment transportation or
installation in a timely manner. Equipment with scratches cannot be exposed
for an extended period of time.
● Do not perform operations such as arc welding and cutting on the equipment
without evaluation by the Company.
● Do not install other devices on the top of the equipment without evaluation
by the Company.
● When performing operations over the top of the equipment, take measures to
protect the equipment against damage.
● Use correct tools and operate them in the correct way.
Working at Heights
● Any operations performed 2 meters or higher above the ground must be
supervised properly.
● Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to work at heights.
● Do not work at heights when steel pipes are wet or other risky situations
exist. After the preceding conditions no longer exist, the safety owner and
relevant technical personnel need to check the involved equipment. Operators
can begin working only after safety is confirmed.
● Set a restricted area and prominent signs for working at heights to warn
irrelevant personnel away.
● Set guard rails and warning signs at the edges and openings of the area
involving working at heights to prevent falls.
● Do not pile up scaffolding, springboards, or other objects on the ground under
the area involving working at heights. Do not stay or pass under the area
involving working at heights.
● Carry operation machines and tools properly to prevent equipment damage or
personal injury caused by falling objects.
● Personnel involving working at heights are not allowed to throw objects from
the height to the ground, or vice versa. Objects shall be transported by slings,
hanging baskets, highline trolleys, or cranes.
● Do not perform operations on the upper and lower layers at the same time. If
unavoidable, install a dedicated protective shelter between the upper and
lower layers or take other protective measures. Do not pile up tools or
materials on the upper layer.
● Dismantle the scaffolding from top down after finishing the job. Do not
dismantle the upper and lower layers at the same time. When removing a
part, ensure that other parts will not collapse.
● Ensure that personnel working at heights strictly comply with the safety
regulations. The Company is not responsible for any accident caused by
violation of the safety regulations on working at heights.
● Behave cautiously when working at heights. Do not rest at heights.
Using Ladders
● Use wooden or insulated ladders when you need to perform live-line working
at heights.
● Platform ladders with protective rails are preferred. Single ladders are not
recommended.
● Before using a ladder, check that it is intact and confirm its load bearing
capacity. Do not overload it.
● Ensure that the ladder is securely positioned and held firm.
● When climbing up the ladder, keep your body stable and your center of
gravity between the side rails, and do not overreach to the sides.
● When a step ladder is used, ensure that the pull ropes are secured.
● If a single ladder is used, the recommended angle for the ladder against the
floor is 75 degrees, as shown in the following figure. A square can be used to
measure the angle.
● If a single ladder is used, ensure that the wider end of the ladder is at the
bottom, and take protective measures to prevent the ladder from sliding.
● If a single ladder is used, do not climb higher than the fourth rung of the
ladder from the top.
● If you use a single ladder to climb up to a platform, ensure that the ladder is
at least 1 m higher than the platform.
DANGER
Do not connect the positive and negative poles of a battery together. Otherwise,
the battery may be short-circuited. Battery short circuits can generate high
instantaneous current and releases a large amount of energy, which may cause
battery leakage, smoke, flammable gas release, thermal runaway, fire, or
explosion. To avoid battery short circuits, do not maintain batteries with power on.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
There is a risk of fire or explosion if the model of the battery in use or used for
replacement is incorrect. Use a battery of the model recommended by the
manufacturer.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte is toxic and volatile. Do not get contact with leaked liquids or
inhale gases in the case of battery leakage or odor. In such cases, stay away from
the battery and contact professionals immediately. Professionals must wear safety
goggles, rubber gloves, gas masks, and protective clothing, power off the
equipment, remove the battery, and contact technical engineers.
DANGER
A battery is an enclosed system and will not release any gases under normal
operations. If a battery is improperly treated, for example, burnt, needle-pricked,
squeezed, struck by lightning, overcharged, or subject to other adverse conditions
that may cause battery thermal runaway, the battery may be damaged or an
abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery, resulting in electrolyte
leakage or production of gases such as CO and H2. To prevent fire or device
corrosion, ensure that flammable gas is properly exhausted.
DANGER
The gas generated by a burning battery may irritate your eyes, skin, and throat.
Take protective measures promptly.
WARNING
Install batteries in a dry area. Do not install them under areas prone to water
leakage, such as air conditioner vents, ventilation vents, feeder windows of the
equipment room, or water pipes. Ensure that no liquid enters the equipment to
prevent faults or short circuits.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
After unpacking batteries, place them in the required direction. Do not place a
battery upside down, lay it on one side, tilt it, or stack it. Ensure that the batteries
do not fall or get damaged. Otherwise, they will need to be scrapped.
WARNING
Tighten the screws on copper bars or cables to the torque specified in this
document. Periodically confirm whether the screws are tightened, check for rust,
corrosion, or other foreign objects, and clean them up if any. Loose screw
connections will result in excessive voltage drops and batteries may catch fire
when the current is high.
WARNING
After batteries are discharged, charge them in time to avoid damage due to
overdischarge.
Statement
The Company shall not be liable for any damage or other consequences to
the batteries it provides due to the following reasons:
● Batteries are damaged due to force majeure such as earthquakes, floods,
volcanic eruptions, debris flows, lightning strikes, fires, wars, armed conflicts,
typhoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme weather conditions.
● Batteries are damaged because the onsite equipment operating environment
or external power parameters do not meet the environment requirements for
normal operation, for example, the actual operating temperature of batteries
is too high or too low, or the power grid is unstable and experiences outages
frequently.
● Batteries are damaged, fall, leak, or crack due to improper operations or
incorrect connection.
● After being installed and connected to the system, the batteries are not
powered on in time due to your reasons, which causes damage to the
batteries due to overdischarge.
● Batteries are damaged because they are not accepted in time due to your
reasons.
● You set battery operating parameters incorrectly.
● Different types of batteries, such as batteries of different vendors, rated
capacity specifications, or aging degrees, are used together, accelerating
capacity attenuation.
● Batteries are frequently overdischarged due to your improper maintenance,
you expand the load capacity without notifying us, or have not fully charge
batteries for a long time.
● You do not perform battery maintenance based on the operation guide, such
as failure to check battery terminals regularly.
● Batteries are damaged because you do not store them in accordance with
storage requirements (for example, in an environment that is damp or prone
to rain).
● Batteries are not charged as required during storage due to your reasons,
resulting in capacity loss or other irreversible damages to the batteries.
● Batteries are damaged due to your or a third party's reasons, for example,
relocating or reinstalling the batteries without complying with the Company's
requirements.
● You change the battery use scenarios without notifying the Company.
● You connect extra loads to the batteries.
● The battery storage period has exceeded the upper limit.
● The battery warranty period has expired.
General Requirements
NOTICE
To ensure battery safety and battery management accuracy, use batteries provided
by the Company. The Company is not responsible for any faults of batteries not
provided by it.
● Use batteries within the specified temperature range. When the ambient
temperature of the batteries is lower than the allowed range, do not charge
the batteries to prevent internal short circuits caused during low-temperature
charging.
● Do not reversely connect the positive and negative battery terminals.
Otherwise, a battery alarm will be generated and batteries may be damaged.
● Do not short-circuit the battery loop. A short circuit automatically triggers
battery protection. Repeated short circuits may lead to battery faults and
other risks including fire.
● Batteries cannot be connected in series. Connecting them in series will trigger
battery protection and may cause battery damage or other risks including fire.
● Before unpacking batteries, check whether the packaging is intact. Do not use
batteries with damaged packaging. If any damage is found, notify the carrier
and manufacturer immediately.
Short-Circuit Protection
● When installing and maintaining batteries, wrap the exposed cable terminals
on the batteries with insulation tape.
● Avoid foreign objects (such as conductive objects, screws, and liquids) from
entering a battery, because this may cause short circuits.
Leakage Handling
NOTICE
Electrolyte overflow may damage the equipment. It will corrode metal parts and
boards, and ultimately damage the boards.
Electrolyte is corrosive and can cause irritation and chemical burns. If you come
into direct contact with the battery electrolyte, do as follows:
● Inhalation: Evacuate from contaminated areas, get fresh air immediately, and
seek immediate medical attention.
● Eye contact: Immediately wash your eyes with water for at least 15 minutes,
do not rub your eyes, and seek immediate medical attention.
● Skin contact: Wash the affected areas immediately with soap and water and
seek immediate medical attention.
● Intake: Seek immediate medical attention.
Recycling
● Dispose of waste batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do
not dispose of batteries as household waste. Improper disposal of batteries
may result in environmental pollution or an explosion.
● If a battery leaks or is damaged, contact technical support or a battery
recycling company for disposal.
● If batteries are out of service life, contact a battery recycling company for
disposal.
● Do not expose waste batteries to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
● Do not place waste batteries in environments with high humidity or corrosive
substances.
● Do not use faulty batteries. Contact a battery recycling company to scrap
them as soon as possible to avoid environmental pollution.
2 Product Description
ESM-48100B1 48 V 100 Ah
Features
● Parallel connection for power expansion: The maximum power (P) of N ESMs
connected in parallel can reach 24 kW. For details, see 3.2 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
such as awnings) where the humidity can reach 100%.
● Support for third-party power systems: The ESM implements lithium battery
self-management so that it can be used with third-party power systems.
● Mixed use: In a Huawei power system, lead-acid batteries can be directly
connected in parallel.
● EMC:
– CE: EN 55032/CISPR32, Class A
Functions
● Status monitoring: monitors the electrochemical cell voltage and temperature
as well as the ESM voltage and current.
● Alarm management: generates alarms when overvoltage, undervoltage,
overcurrent, overtemperature, or undertemperature occurs.
● Protection against exceptions: 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 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 to replace an ESM. Users can hold down the
MANUAL ON/OFF button for 15 seconds 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.
NOTE
● In a third-party power system, lithium batteries with different nominal voltages cannot
be used together. If lithium batteries of different models need to be used together,
contact technical support.
● If lithium batteries of different models need to be used together in a Huawei power
system, contact technical support.
2.2 ESM-48100B1
Figure 2-1 Panel and ports
DO2
4 COM_ OUT
DO1 Fault or major If the ESM raises one of the following (Configurable) By
alarm alarms, the dry contact supplies an alarm default, an alarm is
signal: generated if the dry
Cell voltage sampling fault, cell contact is open.
temperature sampling fault, charge
converter output short-circuit, relay coil
short-circuit, charge low temperature
protection, discharge low temperature
protection, charge high temperature
protection, discharge high temperature
protection, power module internal
overtemperature protection, discharge
converter output short-circuit, input reverse
connection, BMU anti-theft lock, overload
lockout due to component failure, serial
number conflict, input/output discharge
overvoltage lockout, and discharge
overcurrent lockout
6 NC Reserved -
Notes:
● 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 slowly: on for 1s and then off for 1s
● Blinking fast: on for 0.125s and then off for 0.125s
● If the SOC indicators are off and other indicators are blinking fast, the ESM enters the
maintenance mode.
● When the ESM is in sleep mode, the fault indicator is off except for reverse connection
protection.
Category Requirement
MANUAL ON/OFF activation Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for at
least 5s and less than 15s.
Power port activation The power port receives 43.2–58 V DC power for
at least 5s.
Notes:
1. The MANUAL ON/OFF button is a contact button. The interval for pressing the button should
be greater than 0.5s; otherwise, the operation is ineffective.
2. If you power off the ESM that is in charging, discharging, or disconnected mode by holding
down the MANUAL ON/OFF button, you need to hold down this button again to reactivate the
ESM.
3. If the intelligent displacement lock function is enabled for the ESM, the shutdown and
maintenance functions of the MANUAL ON/OFF button will become ineffective. To use this
button, you need to disable the intelligent displacement lock/GPS function. The default
undervoltage protection threshold of the ESM is 46 V.
NOTE
● Sleep mode: The BMS is in sleep mode before it is activated. The BMS can enter the
offline mode only after it is activated. If the BMS enters the sleep mode after you press
the MANUAL ON/OFF button, the DSP keeps working as long as the power port or PWR
port receives effective input voltage.
● Offline mode: The ESM is disconnected from the battery busbar and does not supply
power. The BMS enters the offline mode when it is reactivated, the ESM voltage is low,
fault protection occurs, or a shutdown command is received. When the fault is rectified,
or the BMS receives a startup command (after receiving a shutdown command), or the
BMS enters the charge mode (after the BMS enters this mode due to low battery
voltage), the ESM switches to another mode based on its status or system status.
● Charge mode: The ESM is charging. When certain conditions are met, the mode is
switched to another mode.
● Discharge mode: The ESM discharges. When certain conditions are met, the mode is
switched to another mode.
● Maintenance mode: Switch to this mode when you need to replace an ESM. Under this
mode, the ESM does not charge or discharge, and the indicators blink fast.
Technical Specifications
Item Specifications
Weight ≤ 44 kg
Nominal voltage 48 V DC
Item Specifications
Altitude 0–4000 m (When the altitude ranges from 2000 m to 4000 m, the
highest operating temperature decreases by 1°C for each additional
200 m.)
IP rating IP40
Animal-proof ● Rodents (such as mice), ants, insects, snakes, and geckos must be
requirements prevented.
3 Application
Number of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 32
Parallel ESMs
environments (with simple shielding measures) where the humidity can reach
100%.
● Class C environment (harsh environment): outdoor land environment (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): outdoor land environment (with
simple shielding measures) at most 500 m away from the seashore or
environment on the sea.
DANGER
Load or unload batteries with caution. Otherwise, the batteries may be short-
circuited or damaged (such as leakage and crack), catch fire, or explode.
WARNING
● Do not move a battery by holding its terminals, bolts, or cables. Otherwise, the
battery may be damaged.
● Keep batteries in the correct direction during transportation. They must not be
placed upside down or tilted, and must be protected against falling down,
mechanical impact, rains, snows, and falling into water during transportation.
● Batteries must be transported separately. Do not transport a cabinet with
batteries installed. If the cabinet needs to be transported or moved, remove the
batteries first.
● The product has obtained 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 transportation service provider must be qualified to transport dangerous
goods. Open truck transportation is not allowed.
● Batteries can be delivered to the site directly if the road or sea transportation
requirements are met.
WARNING
● Ensure that batteries are stored in a dry, clean, and ventilated indoor
environment that is free from sources of strong infrared or other radiations,
organic solvents, corrosive gases, and conductive metal dust. Do not expose
batteries to direct sunlight or rain and keep them far away from sources of
heat and ignition.
● If a battery is faulty (with scorch, leakage, bulge, or water intrusion), move it to
a dangerous goods warehouse for separate storage. The distance between the
battery and any combustible materials must be at least 3 m. The battery must
be scrapped as soon as possible.
● Place batteries correctly according to the signs on the packing case during
storage. Do not place batteries upside down, lay them on one side, or tilt them.
Stack batteries in accordance with the stacking requirements on the packing
cases.
● Store batteries in a separate place. Do not store batteries together with other
devices. Do not stack batteries too high. The site must be equipped with
qualified fire extinguishing facilities, such as fire sands and fire extinguishers.
CAUTION
Batteries should be used soon after being deployed onsite. Batteries that have
been stored for an extended period should be charged periodically. Otherwise,
they may be damaged.
CAUTION
● Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to charge batteries. Wear
insulated gloves and use dedicated insulated tools during the operation.
● Observe onsite during charging and handle any exceptions in a timely
manner.
● If a battery experiences an abnormality such as bulging or smoking during
charging, stop charging immediately and dispose of it.
● Ensure that the storage duration starts from the latest charge time marked on
the battery packing case and that the latest charge time is updated after
every charge.
● If batteries have been stored for longer than allowed, promptly report the
condition to the person in charge.
NOTE
1. If ESMs have been stored overdue, promptly report the event to the department leader.
2. Dispose of bulging ESMs irrespective of how long they have been stored.
3. The storage duration (t) starts from the latest charge time marked on the ESM packing
case. 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.
power mode only after being completely discharged, and the interval for
onsite acceptance check is long.
3. Other reasons that prevent the ESM from entering the low power mode
normally.
Recharge Setting
Parameter
Charge 53.5 V
voltage
≥ 51 V ≥ 48 V
NOTE
1. For the ESM that is qualified after recharge, hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF
button for at least 5s and less than 15s. Wait until all indicators on the front panel
turn off and then remove the cables. Place the ESM in the original packing case.
Mark the latest charge time and the next recharge time (the next recharge time is
8 months if stored above 30°C or 12 months if stored below 30°C later than the
latest charge time) 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 battery is still not
qualified, dispose of it.
5. Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for at least 5s and less than 15s,
wait until all indicators on the front panel turn off, remove cables from it, 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.
Figure 4-1 Connecting cables between the ESM and the DC regulated power
supply
Charge 53.5 V
voltage
≥ 51 V ≥ 48 V
NOTE
1. For the ESM that is qualified after recharge, hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF
button for at least 5s and less than 15s. Wait until all indicators on the front panel
turn off and then remove the cables. Place the ESM in the original packing case.
Mark the latest charge time and the next recharge time (the next recharge time is
8 months if stored above 30°C or 12 months if stored below 30°C later than the
latest charge time) 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 battery is still not
qualified, dispose of it.
4. Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for at least 5s and less than 15s,
wait until all indicators on the front panel turn off, remove cables from it, 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.
CAUTION
DANGER
Batteries are heavy. Strictly comply with the safety requirements for moving heavy
objects to avoid equipment damage and personal injury.
● Before installing batteries, ensure that the cabinet is securely installed and the
cabinet door is opened to the maximum extent and fixed.
● When installing batteries, reserve enough clearance to facilitate installation and
avoid equipment scratches and personal injury. When moving batteries, slowly
and steadily place them onto the guide rails.
● When moving batteries to a high position, take protective measures to prevent
batteries from falling off or bumping against the staircase or ground.
DANGER
● Note the polarities when installing batteries. Do not connect the positive and
negative poles of a battery or battery string together. Otherwise, the battery
may be short-circuited.
● Do not smoke or have an open flame around batteries.
● The site must be equipped with qualified fire extinguishing facilities, such as
firefighting sands and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
● Wear personal protective equipment and use dedicated insulated tools to avoid
electric shocks or short circuits.
● Do not use metal to simultaneously touch two or more terminals of a battery
or simultaneously touch a terminal of the battery and a grounded device.
Otherwise, short circuits will occur.
WARNING
● Tighten the screws on copper bars or cables to the torque specified in this
document. Periodically confirm whether the screws are tightened, check for
rust, corrosion, or other foreign objects, and clean them up if any. Loose screw
connections will result in excessive voltage drops and batteries may catch fire
when the current is high.
● When installing batteries, do not place installation tools, metal parts, or
sundries on the batteries. After the installation is complete, clean up the objects
on the batteries and the surrounding area.
CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTICE
Ground cable - 6
NOTE
● The size data in the table is applicable when the ambient temperature is 30°C (in air)
and only cables in a single loop are involved.
● When the ambient temperature is not 30°C or cables in multiple loops are routed
together, use cables with larger cross-sectional areas if the cabling distance is long.
● Power cables should be able to withstand a temperature of at least 90°C.
5.2 Tools
NOTICE
Use insulated tools. Tools in the following figure are for reference only.
Wire stripper Clamp meter Heat gun Heat shrink Insulation tape
tubing
NOTICE
● To prevent the equipment from falling over, secure it to a pallet truck using
ropes before moving it. Exercise caution when moving the equipment to avoid
bumping or falling, which may damage the equipment.
● After placing the equipment in the installation position, unpack it and take care
to prevent scratches. Keep the equipment stable during unpacking.
Step 2 Before unpacking batteries, check whether the packaging is intact. Do not use
batteries with damaged packaging. If any damage is found, notify the carrier and
supplier immediately.
Step 3 Unpack the equipment and check that the equipment is intact.
1. After unpacking, check whether the fastening components and removable
components are loose. If they are loose, notify the carrier and supplier
immediately.
2. Visually inspect the battery appearance for shipping damage. If any shipping
damage is found, take photos and notify the carrier and supplier immediately.
3. Check that all fittings comply with the packing list. If there is any discrepancy,
keep a record and contact the supplier immediately.
NOTICE
– In an indoor scenario, you are advised to power on ESMs within seven days
after unpacking. If the battery cannot be powered on in time, put it in the
original packing case and place it in a dry indoor environment without
corrosive gases.
– In an outdoor scenario, you are advised to power on ESMs within 24 hours
after unpacking. If the battery cannot be powered on in time, put it in the
original packing case and place it in a dry indoor environment without
corrosive gases.
– If the installation environment is in poor condition, take dustproof and
anti-condensation measures (for example, use a dust cover, plastic film, or
fabric cloth) after unpacking batteries to prevent condensation and dust
buildup, which may corrode the batteries.
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NOTICE
● The ESM-48100B1 weighs about 44 kg. Check the load-bearing capacity of the
rack tray before installation.
● The depth of an ESM-48100B1 is 396 mm. Check the rack depth before
installation.
● Batteries can be installed in a 19-inch rack. The rack should have a load-
bearing structure. Before installation, check whether the load-bearing capacity
and installation space meet the requirements. After installation, secure the
batteries to avoid falling off.
● This section uses guide rails as an example.
● Install and secure batteries horizontally from the bottom up to prevent falling
over due to imbalance. When a third-party cabinet is used, it is recommended
that 4 U space be reserved for a single battery. Batteries cannot be stacked or
placed on side. When a Huawei cabinet is used, see the installation guide of
the cabinet to determine the clearance.
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The protective gloves, socket wrench, and cabinet door key are available.
Procedure
Step 1 Wear protective gloves.
Step 2 Install a ground cable for the ESM.
After the ESM communications cables are installed, connect a build-out resistor to the
COM_OUT port of the last ESM.
CAUTION
1. Locate the ESM activation cable and cable terminals in the fitting bag.
2. Install the activation cable at the terminals.
3. Connect one end of the activation cable to the PWR port on the ESM.
4. Connect the other end of the activation cable to a load route (BLVD route
recommended, the recommended circuit breaker capacity to which the
activation cable is connected ranges from 6 A to 32 A) and the corresponding
RTN+ busbar in the power system.
Step 6 Install negative and positive power cables for the ESM.
CAUTION
● When installing a power cable of the ESM, ensure that the protruding part of
the OT terminal on the cable faces outwards.
● Do not connect two or more cables to the positive or negative power port of
the lithium battery in parallel.
Figure 5-9 Installing negative and positive power cables for the ESM
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Procedure
Step 1 Wear protective gloves.
Step 2 Install a ground cable for the ESM.
CAUTION
After the ESM communications cables are installed, connect a termination resistor
to the COM_OUT port of the last ESM.
Step 4 Installing dry contact alarm cables between the ESM and the third-party power
system
Figure 5-12 Installing dry contact alarm cables between the ESM and the third-
party power system
Step 6 Install negative and positive power cables for the ESM.
CAUTION
● When installing a power cable of the ESM, ensure that the protruding part of
the OT terminal on the cable faces outwards.
● Do not connect two or more cables to the positive or negative power port of
the lithium battery in parallel.
Figure 5-15 Installing negative and positive power cables for the ESM
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3 Power cables and ground cables are not coiled and □ Yes □ No
excess parts are cut off.
Cable Checklist
DANGER
● Wear dedicated protective gears and use insulated tools to avoid electric shocks
or short circuits.
● To prevent electric shocks, do not establish contact between electrical points
that have different electric potentials, for example, between the positive and
negative poles or between the positive pole and the equipment enclosure.
CAUTION
● During the power-on procedure, power off the batteries immediately if any
fault is detected. Rectify the fault before proceeding with the procedure.
● After batteries are used for system commissioning or batteries have discharged,
charge the batteries in time. Otherwise, batteries may be damaged due to
overdischarge.
● Battery overdischarge and damage may occur if batteries with low SOC are
stored. Batteries should be charged in a timely manner.
NOTICE
Battery operations may cause alarms or power failures. Inform the management
center before and after the operations.
NOTICE
If the Huawei power monitoring module is connected to the ESM for the first
time, the monitoring module will restart automatically because battery
management parameters need to be switched to the ESM.
Step 2 When 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 fast. 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 blinks
fast, the communication is interrupted. In this case, check that the
communications cable is properly connected.
Step 4 Observe the ESM for 15 minutes. Ensure that it is working properly (the ALM
indicator is off and the RUN indicator is steady on).
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Setting Parameters
NOTICE
LCD
WebUI
Step 1 Remove the cable connected to the FE port on the SMU. Use a network cable to
connect the network port on the PC to the FE port on the SMU.
Step 2 Configure the PC IP address and the SMU IP address in the same network
segment.
For example, if the SMU has an IP address of 192.168.0.10, a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0, and a default gateway of 192.168.0.1, set the IP address to
192.168.0.11, subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and default gateway to 192.168.0.1
on the PC.
NOTE
● The default IP address of the SMU is 192.168.0.10, the default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0, and the default gateway is 192.168.0.1.
● If the default IP address has been changed, you can view the new IP address on the
NetEco.
Step 3 Set the PC IP address in the same network segment as the SMU IP address, enter
https://local IP address of the SMU (for example, https://192.168.0.10) in the
address box of Internet Explorer, and press Enter. The login page is displayed.
Step 4 On the login page, enter the preset user name admin and preset password
Changeme, set the language, and click Log In.
Step 5 Choose Monitoring > DC Power > Lithium Battery Group > Running Parameter
> Charge Parameters to modify the charge current limit coefficient. The value
range is 0.05C10–1.0C10.
Step 6 Choose Monitoring > DC Power > Lithium Battery Group > Running
Information to view the ESM running status information.
Step 7 After the commissioning is complete, reconnect the cable removed in Step 1.
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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. In this case, check that the
cables are properly connected.
Step 3 Observe the ESMs for 15 minutes. The ESMs are running properly if the alarm
indicators are off.
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Setting Parameters
NOTICE
The default charge current limit of the ESM is 0.15C. If the ESM is used in a third-
party power system and needs to be charged at another rate, you can change the
default charge current limit using the Maintenance Tool.
6 BLVD disconnect 44 V 46 V
voltage
● To remotely activate an iLock, you need to connect the ESM to the NMS equipped with
the required license.
● This document uses iMaster NetEco V600R021C10 as an example.
Step 3 On the NetEco WebUI, choose iLock > Site Name > Set iLock Parameters.
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SMU WebUI
Step 1 Log in to Huawei SMU WebUI.
Step 2 Choose Monitoring > Lithium Battery Group > Running Parameter > iLock
Enabled > Enabled, and click Submit.
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LCD
NOTICE
● To remotely activate an iLock, you need to connect the ESM to the NMS
equipped with the required license.
● Before NetEco replacement or SMU software R-version upgrade, deactivate the
electronic lock of the ESM.
● You need to deactivate the electronic lock if an ESM with the license activated
will be connected to another site.
NetEco WebUI
Step 1 Log in to the NetEco WebUI and choose System > License Management.
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Before performing operations, read through the manual and pay attention to
safety precautions. Only qualified and trained personnel are allowed to perform
operations.
DANGER
● Wear dedicated protective gears and use insulated tools to avoid electric shocks
or short circuits.
● Do not smoke or have an open flame around batteries.
● Do not use wet cloth to clean exposed copper bars or other conductive parts.
● Do not use water or any solvent to clean batteries.
WARNING
● Do not maintain batteries with power on. To power off the batteries before
performing operations such as checking and tightening screw torques, explain
the risks to the customer, obtain the customer's written consent, and take
effective preventive measures.
● After batteries are discharged, charge them in time to avoid damage due to
overdischarge.
CAUTION
NOTICE
The battery software can be upgraded only when the AC input power is normal to
avoid service interruption.
5 Power cables and Screws are tightened. ● Check method: visual Quarterly
terminals The insulation layers inspection
of cables are intact ● Troubleshooting:
and terminals are free Replace the cables and
from black marks and tighten the loose
noticeable sparks. screws.
Replacement Requirements
NOTICE
To keep power continuity during ESM replacement, ensure that other power
sources, such as the mains, diesel generator, or a third-party DC power source,
provide continuous power supply.
Conditions for the ESM to enter and exit the maintenance mode:
Step 2 Switch the BAT– battery circuit breaker in the power system to OFF or remove the
battery fuse.
Step 3 Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for 15s to enter the maintenance mode
(In maintenance mode, all indicators blink fast, the ESM is activated, but it will
not be charged or discharged).
Step 4 Disconnect the cables from the old ESM. Insulate each cable and label them
immediately.
Step 5 Loosen the screws on the panel and remove the ESM.
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Step 2 Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for 15s for the battery to enter the
maintenance mode. In this mode, all indicators blink, the battery board is
activated, but the battery is not 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 battery to exit the
maintenance mode. The battery is automatically activated and connects to the
power system.
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Follow-up Procedure
● 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 packing case of the new
component.
● Fill in the fault card with the information about the removed component.
● Contact your local office to handle the faulty component.
8.3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Fault Type Fault Generation Possible Causes Troubleshooting
Condition
BMS fault 1. The cell voltage 1. The welding point for cell Replace the ESM.
sampling circuit is voltage sampling is loose or
faulty. disconnected.
2. The cell temperature 2. The voltage sampling
sampling circuit is terminal is disconnected.
faulty. 3. The fuse in the voltage
sampling circuit is blown.
4. The cell temperature sensor
has failed.
Cell fault The cell voltage is low or 1. Due to large self-discharge, Replace the ESM.
unbalanced. the cell overdischarges to
below 2.0 V after long-term
storage.
2. The cell is damaged by
external factors, and short
circuits, pinpricks, or crushing
occurs.
Overvoltage 1. The busbar voltage is 1. The busbar input voltage If the ESM cannot
protection greater than 59.4 V in exceeds the normal value. be recovered due
charging state. 2. Cells are not consistent. The to protection
2. The maximum cell capacity of some cells against
voltage is greater than deteriorates too fast or the abnormality,
3.9 V. internal resistance of some contact local
cells is too high. engineers to
3. The ESM voltage is rectify the fault.
greater than 55 V.
Undervoltage 1. The ESM voltage is less 1. The mains power failure has
protection than 44 V. lasted for a long time.
2. The minimum cell 2. Cells are not consistent. The
voltage is less than 2.5 capacity of some cells
V. deteriorates too fast or the
internal resistance of some
cells is too high.
A FAQs
– The LLVD and BLVD voltages of the ESM are set too high.
– The discharge temperature of the ESM is too low.
– The discharge rate of the ESM is too high.
● Solutions:
– Insufficient charge due to incorrect equalized and float charging voltage
settings: Check the charging voltage parameter settings and set the ESM
charging voltage according to the user manual.
– High LLVD and BLVD voltage settings: Check the LLVD and BLVD voltage
parameter settings and set them to the recommended values in the user
manual.
– Low discharge temperature: If the ESM is used in a low-temperature
environment, a heater needs to be installed in the cabinet. The ESM can
be charged after low-temperature protection stops.
– High discharge rate: Expand the capacity of ESMs of the same type at the
site to reduce the ESM discharge rate.
ESM Restart
Step 1 Switch off the ESM circuit breaker.
Step 2 Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button on the ESM panel for at least 5s and less
than 15s to power off the ESM.
Step 3 Switch on the ESM circuit breaker.
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C Symbol Conventions
To ensure personal and equipment safety, observe all the safety instructions
marked on the equipment when installing, operating, and maintaining the
equipment.
Symbol Description
B
BMS battery management system
E
ESM energy storage module
L
LUI LCD user interface
S
SOC state of charge