6 Installation
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Use the tools shown in figure 6.1 and listed below to install the eSite x10.
A Torx T10 and T20 B Ring spanner 8 mm and 17 mm C Screwdriver 2.4 mm and 5 mm (common blade) D Screwdriver PZ2 (Pozidriv) E Drill F Drilling machine G Plastic tube H Hammer I Spirit-level J Wire cutter K Pen L Camera/Smartphone M Protective gloves N Sealing foam O Wire stripping tool P Crimping tool 16-50 mm2 Q Goggles R Socket wrench 13 mm and 16 mm S Measuring tape
Install the Mounting Frame that will host the eSite x10 unit by following the steps described in this section.
Warning
Do not drill in any equipment delivered from eSite Power Systems without permission from eSite Power Systems.
Install the Mounting Frame on a battery cabinet. Make sure that:
the battery cabinet is safely anchored to the ground.
the battery cabinet is placed on a flat surface.
the battery cabinet surface is a true vertical.
Caution
All parts of the Mounting Frame must fit onto the battery cabinet.
For a regular installation of the Mounting Frame, the following parameters are necessary: - Minimum 440 mm of free space available above the Mounting Frame to dock the Main Compartment. - Minimum 200 mm of free space available below the Mounting Frame for the cables to fit beneath the Connection Compartment.
The frame mounting kit, as shown in figure 6.2, is optional. The battery cabinet wall must be able to hold the eSite x10.
The frame mounting kit consists of:
1 x Bolt M10x45 M6S 8.8 fzv
1 x Nut M10 M6M fzv
1 x Springwasher for M10 fzv
1 x Washer 10,5×20 fzv
2 x Staps 5,5×25 BS 6K CS-200
2 x Washer 6,4×18×1,6 fzv
1) Identify the location for the top attachment point. 2) Drill a Ø10.5 mm hole in the battery cabinet. 3) Set the Mounting Frame into position. Put the metal plate in the cabinet and attach the Mounting Frame with the frame mounting kit, or similar. Use a 17 mm ring spanner for the frame mounting kit. 4) Align the Mounting Frame. Use a spirit-level. 5) Attach the lower part of the Mounting Frame with Staps 308 6,5×25 fzb, Lock washer AZ 8,4×15 fzb and Washer 8,4×16 BRB fzb. Use a 8 mm ring spanner. 6) Tighten the bolt for the top attachment point until you cannot move the metal plate in the cabinet. 7) Tighten the self-tapping screws for the lower attachment points.
This section describes the preparation of the Connection Compartment and the installations of external signal and power connections in the Connection Compartment.
An overview of the Connection Compartment is shown in figure 6.4 with important parts identified and listed below.
A Connection to Main Compartment B Tenant measurement C Latch D Battery connection box E DC connection (solar array) F HP and LP bypass G Customer load connection H Auxiliary equipment connection I AC connection J Plus bar K Ground bar L Cable sealing
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Always follow the battery manufacturer's safety recommendations during work with batteries.
Warning
Install a battery breaker before you do work that includes the battery bank.
The battery cables can be pulled through the cable sealing in the bottom of the Connection Compartment or pulled through the battery cabinet wall into the battery connection box. To connect the battery cables through the battery cabinet wall, drill a hole in the battery cabinet wall (see figure 6.5). Prepare for the battery cables before you attach the Connection Compartment.
If the battery cables are pulled through the cable sealing in the bottom of the Connection Compartment, continue to Attach and connect the Connection Compartment.
1) Identify the location for the hole for the battery cables. 2) Drill a hole in the battery cabinet sufficient for the battery cables and the elastic tube, not larger than Ø85 mm. 3) Put the plastic tube into the hole to prevent damage to the battery cables by sharp edges.
Caution
Do not use a knife on the cable sealing.
Use cables according to section 4.6 Cable requirements for all connections. Attach the Connection Compartment to the Mounting Frame as described below and shown in figures 6.6 and 6.7.
1) If a hole is drilled for in the battery cabinet wall for the battery cables, make sure that the hole in the battery cabinet wall aligns with the hole in the battery connection box. 2) Attach the Connection Compartment to the Mounting Frame with four M8x30 screws (supplied). Use a 13 mm socket wrench.
3) Install the Top Cover for the Connection Compartment and fold it down as protection for the Connection Compartment.
4) Push the power cables from the associated systems through the cable sealing on the Connection Compartment bottom (see figure 6.8). Use a screwdriver to make a small hole in the sealing before you push the cables through the sealing. 5) Connect the power cables in the Connection Compartment according to the instructions in the sections below. 6) Keep the Connection Compartment open and continue to prepare and dock the Main Compartment.
Warning
The ground cable must be connected to a checked ground point on the site.
1) Remove the insulation from the cable (see figure 6.9). Use a wire stripping tool.
2) Put the ground cable in the cable connector on the ground bar. 3) Tighten the screw. Use a 13 mm socket wrench.
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Always follow the battery manufacturer's safety recommendations during work with batteries.
Warning
The battery breaker must be in the 'off' position and the current cable at the battery terminals must be disconnected before the battery voltage sensors are connected to the battery bank.
1) Remove the insulation from the cable (see figure 6.9). Use a wire stripping tool. 2) Attach the cable lug. Use a crimping tool.
3) Remove the four screws and remove the black plastic lid from the battery connection box (see figure 6.10). Use a torx T20.
4) If the battery cables are pulled through the battery cabinet wall, remove the circular lid on the rear side of the battery connection box (see figure 6.11). Pull the battery cables through the drilled hole in the battery cabinet wall and into the battery connection box. If the battery cables are pulled from the bottom of the Connection Compartment, push the battery cables through the cable sealing on the Connection Compartment bottom (see figure 6.8).
5) Connect the negative battery cable to the negative battery bar with a 16 mm bolt and a 17 mm nut (see figure 6.12). Tighten the connection bolt (torque, 10-15 Nm). Use a 17 mm ring spanner. 6) Connect the positive battery cable to the positive battery bar with a 16 mm bolt and a 17 mm nut (see figure 6.12). Tighten the connection bolt (torque, 10-15 Nm). Use a 17 mm ring spanner.
7) Connect the voltage sensor cable to the battery terminal, the positive wire is connected to the positive battery terminal and the negative wire is connected to the negative battery terminal (see figure 6.13). 8) Put the battery temperature sensor in the middle of the battery bank (see figure 6.13). The temperature sensor is connected to the I/O screw terminal from factory, see section 6.5.3 Connect the signal cables. 9) Connect the MCB battery bank signal to monitor the battery fuse. If there are more than one battery MCB, connect these in series. 10) Connect the battery door monitoring. On the I/O screw terminal there is a cable with 24V connected on these pins to prevent alarm. These cables shall be disconnected before connecting the new cable. 11) Seal the space between the plastic tube holding the cables and the battery connection box. Use sealing foam. 12) Reattach the lid on the battery connection box and tighten the screws.
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Always follow the genset manufacturer's safety recommendations during work with the genset.
Warning
Press the emergency stop on the genset before you do work that involves the genset or connections to the genset. Make sure that the genset and breakers on the genset are off and use a multimeter to make sure that there is no voltage before you connect AC supply.
1) Find the neutral cable and put a mark on it for identification. 2) Remove 18 mm of the insulation from the cables. Use a wire stripping tool.
3) Connect the ground cable to the ground bar (see figure 6.14). Use a PZ2 screwdriver.
4) Press the orange cable clamp on the AC connector. Use a 5 mm screwdriver (common blade). 5) Put the cables into the terminal (see figure 6.15).
Cable nr 1 = L1:A
Cable nr 2 = L2:A
Cable nr 3 = L3:A
Neutral cable = N:1
6) Release the cable clamp. 7) Make sure that the cables are correctly attached.
Caution
Make sure that the grid breaker is in the 'off' position and use a multimeter to make sure that there is no voltage before you connect AC power cables.
1) Find the neutral cable and put a mark on it for identification. 2) Remove 18 mm of the insulation from the cables (see figure 6.9). Use a wire stripping tool.
3) Connect the ground cable to the ground bar (see figure 6.14). Use a PZ2 screwdriver.
4) Press the orange cable clamp on the AC connector. Use a 5 mm screwdriver (common blade). 5) Put the cables into the terminal (see figure 6.16).
Cable nr 1 = L1:B
Cable nr 2 = L2:B
Cable nr 3 = L3:B
Neutral = N:3
6) Release the cable clamp. 7) Make sure that the cables are correctly attached.
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Always follow the solar array manufacturer's safety recommendations during work with the solar array.
Warning
Make sure that the breaker is switched off in the Solar junction box(es).
1) Remove 18 mm of the insulation from the cables (see figure 6.9). Use a wire stripping tool.
2) Press the orange cable clamp on the DC connector. Use a 5 mm screwdriver (common blade). 3) Put the cables into the terminal (see figure 6.17).
Orange plus cable = Solar 1 +
White minus cable = Solar 1 –
4) Release the cable clamp. 5) Make sure that the cables are correctly attached
Install the eSite x10 Main Compartment by carefully following the steps described in this section.
An overview of the Main Compartment is shown in figure 6.18 with important parts identified and listed below.
A Main Compartment guides B Lower Main C Mounting frame
Warning
Do not open or make modifications to the Main Compartment. This is strictly prohibited and can be a threat to life.
Warning
The Main Compartment must not be lifted by one person alone.
Note
Put the Main Compartment box on logs or pallets near the Mounting Frame before you unpack the Main Compartment to get it off the ground and make the lift shorter.
Before you lift the Main Compartment you must:
know the weight of the Main Compartment (70 kg).
make sure the area is clear of obstruction.
make sure there are no wet or slippery surfaces in the area.
When you lift the Main Compartment, do as follows (see figure 6.19):
1) Stand as close to the box as possible. 2) Make sure you are steady on your feet and keep a good balance. 3) Keep your back straight and use your legs and hips to lower yourself down to the box. 4) Get a firm hold of the Main Compartment with your hands. 5) Lift slowly by extending your legs with your back straight.
Caution
When out of the box, the lower part of the Main Compartment must not touch soil or grass.
Prepare the Connection Compartment for docking with the Main Compartment by following these steps (see figure 6.20):
1) Lift the Top Cover for the Connection Compartment and keep it in a vertical position. 2) On some models, there is a metal plate attached from factory on top of the Connection Compartment. Remove the metal plate using a screwdriver. Carefully lift the plate without damaging the Connection Compartment. The metal plate can be disposed of when removed.
Caution
The two Main Compartment guides must slide into the slots for the Main Compartment to be correctly installed.
1) Pry the locks open on the transportation box for the Main Compartment (see figure 6.21).
2) Unpack the Main Compartment and remove the styrofoam.
3) Lift the Main Compartment and make sure that the guides on the right and the left side of the unit go into the slots.
4) Let the Main Compartment slide down the slots to sit on the latch (see figure 6.22). 5) Pull out the latch and lower the Main Compartment into the correct position.
Make sure that the Main Compartment is tightly docked with the Connection Compartment to prevent problems because of distance between the compartments. The dark grey area on the Main Compartment must completely cover the dark grey part of the Connection Compartment.
Once the Main Compartment is correctly docked, install the SIM card and the external signal cables on the Lower Main by following the steps described in this section.
An overview of the Lower Main connection interface is shown in figure 6.23, with important parts identified and listed below.
A I/O screw terminals B LED 1–3 C Ethernet socket D Antenna socket 1 – GSM antenna E Antenna socket 2 – Wi-Fi antenna F 2 USB ports for software updates (not to be used for mobile phone charging) G SIM card holder
Caution
Be careful when installing the SIM card. The holder is easily damaged.
Note
Before installing the SIM card, please make sure that the SIM card is working and that it has sufficient data available. The SIM card must not have a PIN code.
1) Remove the three screws and remove the black plastic lid from the Lower Main (see figure 6.24). Use a torx T10. 2) Remove the metal plate that covers the modem and the SIM card holder.
3) Slide the SIM card holder to the right and lift the left side (see figure 6.25). 4) Put the SIM card into the holder. 5) Close the SIM card holder and slide it back into position. 6) Put the metal plate that covers the modem and the SIM card holder back. 7) Put the black plastic lid back and tighten the screws.
The sensors and antennas are connected to the Lower Main. When the Main Compartment is docked, the Lower Main is accessed through the Connection Compartment.
Prewired I/O screw terminals are bundled and found in the Connection Compartment. I/O screw terminals that are not prewired are supplied separately.
The I/O screw terminals are categorized as TNV-2 circuit according to IEC 60950-1.
1) If applicable, connect genset start signal cables, to the I/O screw terminal and pins according to the table in 6.5.4 I/O screw terminals. Use a 2.5 mm screwdriver. 2) If applicable, Connect external signal cables to the I/O screw terminal and pins according to the table in 6.5.4 I/O screw terminals. Use a 2.5 mm screwdriver. 3) Install the 8 I/O screw terminals onto the Lower Main. Connect them according to the labels, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7 and C8 (see figure 6.26). 4) Pull the outside air temperature sensor cable through the cable sealing and let it hang below the Connection Compartment. The outside air temperature sensor is connected to the I/O screw terminals from factory.
5) Connect the GSM antenna to the Ant 1 socket on the Lower Main (see figure 6.27). The GSM cable is prewired to the antenna in the Connection Compartment. 6) Install the Wi-Fi antenna in the Ant 2 socket on the Lower Main (see figure 6.27). The Wi-Fi antenna is supplied.
The table shows the pin descriptions and the default configurations. The digital inputs can be configured to normally open or normally closed.
*connected from factory
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