SolarEdge Energy Bank
Installation and Operation Guide
Version: v. 1.1
For use with SolarEdge inverters
What's in the Package
- SolarEdge Energy Bank
- Mounting bracket
- Decorative cover
- Mounting bracket screws (x2)
- MC4 connectors
- Cover screws
- Conduit holder
Required Personnel and Tools
Personnel:
- Min 2 qualified installers
Tools:
- MC4 crimper
- Drill
- Handles (available from SolarEdge)
- Dolly with lift and ratchet straps
- Torque wrench
- Phillips screwdriver
- Level
- Branch connectors (optional, available from SolarEdge)
- SolarEdge Energy Net plug-in (available from SolarEdge)
Important Warnings
⚠️ WARNING! This symbol on the product or in the accompanying documentation denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
⚠️ WARNING! Before installing or operating the SolarEdge Energy Bank (referred to as the "Battery"), read the Safety and Handling instructions at the back of this page.
Installation Steps
1. Install mounting bracket
When selecting the installation location:
- Maintain a clearance of min 8 in/20 cm from other objects.
- Ensure the maximum distance from the inverter is max 164 ft/50 m.
- Make sure the installation surface sustains the weight of the battery (267 lbs/121 kg).
Procedure:
- Level the bracket.
- Mark two drilling spots. Use either the inner or outer pair of holes. If necessary, you can use additional holes to secure the bracket.
- Drill holes in the installation surface.
- Install the mounting bracket and secure with screws.
2. Transport battery to installation location
Procedure:
- Attach four handles to the battery frame.
- Place the battery upright on a dolly and secure it with straps.
- ⚠️ Caution! Stand the battery on the rubber protector only!
- Transport the battery to the installation location.
3. Hang battery on mounting bracket
Procedure:
- Lift the battery to the height of the mounting bracket.
- Hang the battery on the mounting bracket, while holding it by the handles.
- Secure with a mounting bracket screw (supplied) on each side. Apply a torque of 42 in-lbs/4.7 N*m.
4. Prepare DC cables
Procedure:
- Mount the conduit holder.
- Pass the DC cables and grounding cable through the conduit holder at the bottom of the battery.
- Connect the grounding cable to the grounding terminal with a torque of 7.5 N*m/66 in*lbs.
- Crimp the DC cables to the MC4 connectors (supplied) and tighten the MC4 connector glands with a torque of 30 in*lbs/3.4 N*m.
5. Connect to inverter
Procedure:
- Make sure the inverter is OFF.
- Connect the DC cables to the DC+ and DC- inputs. Observe correct polarity.
- Install the SolarEdge Energy Net plug-in and antenna in the inverter. Refer to the installation guide.
- Connect cables to the inverter. Refer to the Connection and Configuration application note.
6. Connect additional batteries (optional)
Procedure:
- Ensure all batteries are properly grounded using the grounding terminal.
- Connect branch connectors to the battery's DC inputs.
- Connect DC cables from the inverter and the next battery to the branch connectors. Connect cables between the batteries, as described above.
Operation Steps
7. Power on and associate
Procedure:
- To power on and operate the battery, turn on the DC circuit breaker.
- To associate with the inverter, move the battery's ON/OFF/P switch to 'P' for 2 seconds and then release.
⚠️ WARNING! To power off the battery in case of emergency: Turn off the ON/OFF/P switch and DC circuit breaker.
8. Configure installation
Procedure:
- Run SetApp.
- Scan the QR code on the inverter.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
For post-installation settings, refer to the Connection and Configuration application note.
The battery operation is managed by the SolarEdge inverter connected to the battery.
9. Mount decorative cover
Procedure:
- Remove the rubber protector.
- Mount the decorative cover. Ensure the cover clips to the battery frame as shown.
- Fasten the cover with two bolts (supplied).
LED Indications
| Indicator | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ON | Charge/discharge |
| Blinking | Standby/DC pairing | |
| All LEDs ON | Boot/Reset | |
| Comm | ON | Network communication OK |
| Blinking | Searching for network | |
| Fast Blinking | Firmware update | |
| Fault | ON | Fault |
Safety and Handling Instructions
Read this entire document before installing or operating the SolarEdge Energy Bank battery (referred to as the "Battery"). Failure to do so or to follow any of the instructions or warnings in this document can result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death, or may damage the Battery and other property.
Do not discard this document! After installation, keep it adjacent to the Battery for future reference!
Storage
- Storing the Battery in temperatures outside the specified range might cause damage to the Battery.
- When storing the Battery for more than 3 months, keep it in a cool and dry place with ambient temperatures of -10°C/14°F to +30°C/86°F.
- When storing the Battery for less than 3 months, keep it in a cool and dry place with ambient temperatures of -30°C/-22°F to +60°C/140°F.
Transportation
- To protect the Battery and its components from damage when transporting, handle with care. Do not push, pull, drag, or step on the Battery. Do not subject Battery to any strong impact.
- Transport the Battery in its original package and in the correct orientation, as depicted on the package.
- Do not open the Battery packaging before arriving at the installation site.
- Do not transport the Battery if it has been dropped, crushed, or shows signs of physical damage.
Installation
- Install the battery according to national and local codes and standards, and in locations compliant with local building codes and standards.
- The Battery installation must be carried out only by qualified electricians trained in handling low voltage electricity works.
- The Battery is heavy. Adhere to local regulations for material handling and heavy lifting.
- Do not install the Battery in habitable spaces, including sleeping rooms.
- Ensure the mounting surface can sustain the total weight of the Battery and mounting bracket.
- Do not install the Battery if it has been dropped, crushed, or shows signs of physical damage.
- When the Battery is installed in a residential environment, fire detection and protection equipment must be installed in accordance with local building and fire codes.
- Do not install the Battery near heating equipment, ignition sources, or open flames.
- Install the Battery only on non-combustible surfaces and under non-combustible ceilings, overhangs, or eaves.
- Do not install the Battery in proximity to gas meters, valves, regulators, lines, or gas appliances. Follow local codes. A spacing of 2m / 6ft or more is highly recommended. A failing battery may ignite flammable gases, resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death.
- Avoid installing the Battery in direct sunlight.
- Install the Battery in a location that prevents damage from flooding.
- Do not install the Battery in the vicinity of water sources, including downspouts, sprinklers, or faucets.
- When installing the Battery in a garage or near vehicles, keep it out of the driving path. If possible, install the Battery on a side wall and/or above the height of vehicle bumpers.
- Before beginning wiring, ensure the Battery is switched OFF. Also, ensure the DC safety switch of all inverters in the PV system is turned OFF.
Operation
- The Battery contains rechargeable lithium-ion cells that are potentially hazardous and can present a serious fire hazard, injury, and/or property damage if damaged, defective, or improperly used.
- Lithium-ion batteries and products containing lithium-ion can expose you to chemicals, including antimony trioxide, cobalt lithium nickel oxide, and nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- In case of an electrolyte leak from the Battery, avoid contact with electrolyte and follow the instructions in the SolarEdge Energy Bank - Emergency Response Guide.
- Use the Battery only as directed in this document.
- Do not use the Battery if it is defective, appears cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged, or fails to operate.
- The Battery and its components are not user-serviceable.
- Do not attempt to open, disassemble, repair, tamper with, or modify the Battery. The Battery cells are not replaceable.
- Do not operate the Battery at ambient temperatures above 50°C/122°F or below -10°C/14°F.
- Do not expose the Battery or its components to direct flame.
- Do not store flammable liquids or gases in the same room with the Battery. When the Battery is installed outdoors, keep any flammable liquids or gases at a distance of at least 15m / 50ft from the Battery.
- Do not place any combustible items within less than 2.5 m / 8 ft of the Battery.
- If the Battery catches fire, or if fire breaks out near the Battery, call the fire department immediately and follow the instructions in the SolarEdge Energy Bank - Emergency Response Guide.
- The Battery is prone to re-ignition after extinguishing. Use caution and follow the emergency response instructions.
- Do not immerse the Battery or its components in water or other fluids.
- Charge and discharge voltage: 350-450 Vdc.
- Operating the Battery in temperatures outside the specified range might cause damage to the Battery.
- Do not use solvents to clean the Battery, or expose the Battery to flammable or harsh chemicals or vapors.
- Do not use fluids, parts, or accessories other than those specified in this guide, including use of non-genuine SolarEdge parts or accessories, or parts or accessories not purchased directly from SolarEdge or a SolarEdge certified party.
- After installation, do not place the Battery in storage conditions for more than one (1) month, or permit the power feed to the Battery to be discontinued for more than one (1) month.
- Do not paint any part of the Battery, including any internal or external components such as the exterior shell or casing.
- Ensure that snow does not accumulate around the Battery.
- A non-functioning Battery must be handled with caution. The Battery state of charge and risk of venting may be unknown. Contact SolarEdge for assistance.
- Do not attempt to remove or transport a damaged or non-functioning battery. Contact SolarEdge or your SolarEdge certified installer for support.
- This symbol on the product means: Do not dispose of this product with general household waste. Consult your local regulations for proper disposal instructions.
FCC and Emission Compliance
The Battery has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules in the United States, and local regulations in other countries.
The Battery contains FCC ID: 2AGPT-ENET, IC: 20916-ENET.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The Battery generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with SolarEdge's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If the Battery causes harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the Battery off and on), you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the Battery and the receiver.
- Consult the installer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SolarEdge for compliance may void the user's authority to operate the Battery.
