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Installation Manual for RESU13
RESU13 (EH048252P3S1)
LG Chem strongly advises to take due care in following LGC's product
installation manual. A warranty claim is invalid if damage is caused
by human error, inconsistent with the installation manual.
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[Installation Guide]
Version 1.2

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual for RESU13 RESU13 (EH048252P3S1) LG Chem strongly advises to take due care in following LGC’s product installation manual. A warranty claim is invalid if damage is caused by human error, inconsistent with the installation manual. Scan the QR code [Installation Guide] Version 1.2...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual describes how to install LG Chem’s RESU battery pack. Read this ® manual before you attempt to install the product, and follow the instructions throughout the installation process. If you are uncertain about any of the requirements, recommendations, or safety procedures described in this manual, contact LG Chem immediately for advice and clarification.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this manual ......................2 Safety ..........................5 Symbols on product labels .......................5 Safety Instructions ........................6 1.2.1 General Safety Precautions ......................6 1.2.2 Battery Handling Guide .......................7 Response to emergency situations ...................7 1.3.1 Leaking batteries ..........................8 1.3.2 Fire ..............................8 1.3.3 Wet batteries ..........................8 1.3.4 Damaged batteries ........................9...
  • Page 4 Contents 4.7.1 Environmental requirements .....................25 4.7.2 Connecting network cable......................26 4.7.3 Connecting charging cables .......................27 Finalizing installation ......................28 RESU Plus Installation ....................29 Unpacking ..........................29 Package items .........................29 Securing RESU Plus to wall ....................30 Cable connections ........................31 5.4.1 Connecting charging cables ......................32 5.4.2 Connecting ground wires ......................33 5.4.3...
  • Page 5: Safety

    1 Safety NOTE To use rechargeable batteries, installers are required to comply with standard AS 4086.2 in Australia, VDE-AR-E2510-2 in Germany, and the domestic legislation in other countries. 1.1 Symbols on product labels The nameplate is attached to the left side of the battery pack, and the warning label is attached to the top.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Read the manual before installing and operating the battery pack. The battery pack is heavy enough to cause severe injury. The battery pack may leak corrosive electrolyte. The battery pack may explode. The battery pack should not be disposed of with household waste at the end o s working life.
  • Page 7: Battery Handling Guide

    • Do not insert foreign objects into any part of the battery pack. • Do not use cleaning solvents to clean the battery pack. 1.3 Response to emergency situations The RESU battery pack comprises multiple batteries that are designed to prevent hazards resulting from failures. However, LG Chem cannot guarantee their absolute safety.
  • Page 8: Leaking Batteries

    If the battery catches fire, it will produce noxious and poisonous gases. Do not approach. 1.3.3 Wet batteries If the battery pack is wet or submerged in water, do not try to access it. Contact LG Chem or your distributor for technical assistance.
  • Page 9: Damaged Batteries

    Damaged batteries are dangerous and must be handled with extreme caution. They are not fit for use and may pose a danger to people or property. If the battery pack seems to be damaged, pack it in its original container, and then return it to LG Chem or your distributor. CAUTION Damaged batteries may leak electrolyte or produce flammable gas, If you suspect such damage, immediately contact LG Chem for advice and information.
  • Page 10: Product Introduction

    2 Product Introduction Technical Data 2.1.1 Dimensions and weight RESU13 Width 452 mm (17.80 in) Height 625.8 mm (24.65 in) Depth 227 mm (8.94 in) Weight 98.5 kg (217.2 lb) A battery pack’s weight varies slightly depending on its battery cells’ weight.
  • Page 11: Performance

    Product Introduction 2.1.2 Performance RESU13 Nominal voltage 51.8 V Operating voltage 42 ~ 58.8 V Nominal capacity 252 Ah Total energy 13.048 kWh Maximum power 5 kW Peak power for 3 seconds 7 kWp Peak Power for backup Mode 11 kW for 3sec Peak current for 3 seconds 166.7 A...
  • Page 12 Product Introduction • Short Circuit Current / Duration Short Circuit Current 3.209kA Duration • Arc Flash Protection Calculations In order to protect personnel from the possibility of being injured by an arc flash hazard, Arc flash calculation of the battery system is estimated with the Incident Energy Calculations refer to Annex D of NFPA 70E.
  • Page 13: Feature

    Product Introduction Feature The RESU battery pack has the following features: ® Energy storage unit : This battery pack is designed for domestic photovoltaic system compatibility. Battery management system (BMS) : The battery pack’s built-in BMS monitors its operation and prevents the battery from operating outside design limitations. See Troubleshooting on page 42.
  • Page 14: Resu Lineup

    • RESU6.5 + RESU6.5 • RESU6.5 + RESU10 • RESU10 + RESU10 • RESU13 + RESU13 (only RESU13s can be used in combination) A unit of RESU Plus, which is sold separately, is required to install two RESU battery packs.
  • Page 15 Product Introduction 1) 1st battery pack 2) 2nd battery pack 3) RESU Plus 4) Inverter Use this procedure to install two battery packs using the RESU Plus. 1. Secure the RESU Plus to the wall. 2. Secure two battery packs to the wall. 3.
  • Page 16: Installation Prerequisites

    3 Installation Prerequisites Installation materials These installation materials shall be prepared by installers. • Charging cable • Network cable • Ground wire • RJ45 plug • Silicone sealant or putty NOTE Make sure that the cross-sectional area of charging cables is 33 to 50 mm Installation location Make sure that the installation location meets the following conditions: •...
  • Page 17: Tools

    Installation Prerequisites Tools These tools are required to install the battery pack. Torque screwdriver Phillips-screwdriver bit Hex-key bit Phillips-head screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver Torque wrench Wire stripper Cable crimper Voltmeter Tape measure Drill Sealant gun Use properly insulated tools to prevent accidental electric shock or short circuits. Use adjustable tools and measuring instruments that are certified for precision and accuracy.
  • Page 18: Making Network Cable

    Installation Prerequisites 3.5 Making network cable Use this method to make a network cable, which is to be connected between the battery pack and the inverter or the RESU Plus. 1. Cut network cable to the needed length. 2. Strip 2.5 to 5 cm of the outer sheath at one end of the cable. 3.
  • Page 19: Battery Pack Installation

    4 Battery Pack Installation WARNING The battery pack is too heavy for one to carry. Make sure that two or more persons are available. NOTE Recommend the grounding between the battery pack and the inverter. 4.1 Unpacking Unpack the battery pack from its packaging. 1.
  • Page 20: Package Items

    Battery Pack Installation Large grommets for charging cables Small grommets for other cables Mounting brackets M6 × 40 screw anchors 6 (2 as spare) M5 × 8 screws Use only the parts included with the battery pack, except for the screw anchors, to ensure proper installation. If anything is damaged or missing, contact LG Chem or your distributor.
  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    Battery Pack Installation 4.3 Optional accessories These baseplates and shelves are sold separately. Baseplate for RESU13 Shelves for RESU13 Use these accessories in a place where the floor may get wet occasionally. Checks before installation There are a few things to check before installing the battery pack to ensure that it has no defects.
  • Page 22 5. Measure the voltage at the terminal block using a voltmeter. If the voltage is lower than 38 V, do not use the battery pack. Contact LG Chem or your distributor. 6. Press the circuit breaker’s trip button. If the circuit breaker switch has not moved to the Trip position, do not use the battery pack.
  • Page 23: Installation Clearance

    Battery Pack Installation 8. To secure the battery pack to the wall, replace the top cover and tighten the screws to a torque of 2.75 N·m. Installation clearance Make sure to leave a space of at least 9 mm between the battery pack and the wall. A clearance of at least 9 mm must be left around the battery pack for proper cooling.
  • Page 24: Securing Battery Pack To Wall

    Battery Pack Installation 4.6 Securing battery pack to wall Secure the battery pack to a wall to prevent it from moving. If the battery pack is installed above the floor or on a platform, make sure that the wall or platform is capable of supporting the battery pack’s weight.
  • Page 25: Cable Connections

    Battery Pack Installation 6. There are screw holes for mounting brackets on the top of the both sides of the battery pack. Drive the M5 screws through the mounting brackets into the holes and tighten them to a torque of 5 N·m. Cable connections WARNING Make sure that the inverter is turned off before connecting the battery pack to the inverter.
  • Page 26: Connecting Network Cable

    Battery Pack Installation 4.7.2 Connecting network cable It is required for the battery pack to communicate with the inverter for proper operation. Connect a network cable between the battery pack and the inverter 1. The small grommet is too small for an RJ45 plug to pass through.
  • Page 27: Connecting Charging Cables

    Battery Pack Installation 4.7.3 Connecting charging cables 1. Feed a pair of charging cables through each of the large grommets and then through each of the large cable entries. NOTE Pay attention not to reverse polarity. Connection with reversed polarity causes severe damage to the battery pack.
  • Page 28: Finalizing Installation

    Battery Pack Installation 4.8 Finalizing installation Follow these steps to finalize the installation. 1. Stuff the small grommets left unused with an insulating material like silicone sealant, and then push them into the remaining holes. 2. Apply silicone sealant or putty around the cable at each grommet to prevent foreign materials from entering the battery pack.
  • Page 29: Resu Plus Installation

    5 RESU Plus Installation NOTE Skip this chapter if only one battery pack is to be installed. 5.1 Unpacking Unpack the RESU Plus from its packaging. 1. Cut the packing tape and open the carton. 2. Remove the cover of the inner box. 3.
  • Page 30: Securing Resu Plus To Wall

    RESU Plus Installation The RESU Plus has glands and grommets attached to their own places. The table below lists the number of each item included. Power cables Anchor bolts 5.3 Securing RESU Plus to wall Secure the RESU Plus to a wall to prevent it from moving. 1.
  • Page 31: Cable Connections

    RESU Plus Installation 3. Pull up the circuit board to remove it. NOTE To prevent the circuit board from being damaged or soiled, keep it in a safe place until it is replaced. 4. Determine where the anchor bolts are to be placed.
  • Page 32: Connecting Charging Cables

    RESU Plus Installation 5.4.1 Connecting charging cables 1. Loosen the sealing nuts of the large glands. 2. Feed charging cables through the large glands, and connect each charging cable to its corresponding terminal. Use the terminal block at the lower left for the first battery pack, the one at the lower right for the second battery pack, and the one at the upper for the inverter.
  • Page 33: Connecting Ground Wires

    RESU Plus Installation 5.4.2 Connecting ground wires Grounding between the battery pack and the inverter is not mandatory but recommended. 1. Loosen the sealing nuts of the small glands that are closest to the edges. 2. Feed ground wires through the glands. 3.
  • Page 34: Connecting Network Cables

    RESU Plus Installation 3. Connect each power cable to its corresponding terminal block. Use the terminal block at the left for the first battery pack and the one at the right for the second battery pack. Connect the negative line (−) to the terminal on the left and the positive line (+) to the one on the right.
  • Page 35: Finalizing Installation

    RESU Plus Installation 5.5 Finalizing installation Follow these steps to finalize the installation. 1. Check if the configuration switches on the RESU Plus and both battery packs are set properly, referring to Configuring RESU Plus on page 38 and Configuring Battery pack on page 36. 2. Turn on the battery pack as described in Commissioning battery pack on page 40. 3.
  • Page 36: Configuration Switches

    6 Configuration Switches The RESU battery pack and RESU Plus have inside DIP switches and rotary switches, which must be set correctly for proper communication with the inverter. 6.1 Configuring Battery pack Remove the switch cover by pulling it up to expose the circuit board. Switch number Type Label...
  • Page 37: Setting For Battery Cell Type

    Configuration Switches The number of battery packs Value Setting 0011 0010 6.1.2 Setting for battery cell type Make sure that the Cell select DIP switch is set to 00 6.1.3 Settings for CAN bus pins Make sure that the CAN_H rotary switch is set to 4. This switch indicates which pin is used for CAN high signal by the inverter. Make sure that the CAN_L rotary switch is set to 5.
  • Page 38: Configuring Resu Plus

    Configuration Switches 6.2 Configuring RESU Plus SW select CAN_H CAN_L TermRes SW select CAN_H CAN_L TermRes SW select CAN_H CAN_L TermRes SW select CAN_H CAN_L TermRes Switch number Type Label Default SW select 0011 Rotary CAN_H Rotary CAN_L Rotary Term Res 6.2.1 Setting for communication interface Make sure that the SW select DIP switch is set to 0011 6.2.2 Settings for CAN bus pins See the section of the same title on page 37.
  • Page 39: Commissioning

    7 Commissioning Status indicators 7.1.1 Battery pack There are four LED indicators on the front of the battery packs to show its operating status. ON: This indicator stays on while the battery pack is supplied with power for operation. Charging: This stays on while the battery pack is charging. Discharging: This stays on while the battery pack is discharging.
  • Page 40: Resu Plus

    1. Move the circuit breaker switch to the ON position to turn on the battery pack. 2. Make sure that the ON indicator is on. If it stays off, do not use the battery pack. Contact LG Chem or your distributor. 3. Turn on the inverter.
  • Page 41: Shutting Down Battery Pack

    30 seconds. 2. On both battery packs, make sure that the ON indicator is on. If it stays off, do not use the battery pack. Contact LG Chem or your distributor. 3. Turn on the inverter.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    8 Troubleshooting Check the indicators on the front to determine the state of the battery pack. A warning state is triggered when a condition, such as with voltage or temperature, is beyond design limitations. The battery pack’s BMS periodically reports its operating state to the inverter. When the battery pack falls outside prescribed limits, it enters a warning state.
  • Page 43: Firmware Update

    9 Firmware Update It is possible to update the BMS firmware. Use a memory card to update it. A new firmware may be available from LG Chem website or your distributor. Prepare a memory card with these properties. • The capacity of the memory card must not be greater than 32 GB.
  • Page 44 If it fails, the Warning indicator comes on for two seconds. Check the memory card and try again. If it persistently fails, contact LG Chem or your distributor. 6. Remove the memory card. Push the memory card gently until it is disengaged from the slot, and pull it out.
  • Page 45: Warranty

    10 Warranty LG Chem protects this product under warranty when it is installed and used as detailed in this manual. Violating the installation procedure or using the product in any way not described in this manual immediately voids all warranties on the product.
  • Page 46: Certifications

    11 Certifications Battery pack safety CE, FCC, RCM, TUV (IEC 62619) Battery cell safety UL 1642 UN number UN 3480 Hazardous materials classification Class 9 UN transportation testing requirements UN 38.3 International protection marking IP55...
  • Page 47: A Compatible Inverters

    A Compatible Inverters For information about inverters that are compatible with the RESU Plus battery pack, visit LG Chem’s website. • http:// www.lgesspartner.com/au • http:// www.lgesspartner.com/de • http:// www.lgesspartner.com/uk...
  • Page 48: B Supported Memory Cards

    Most memory cards can be used for firmware update. However, some memory cards may not be supported, depending on manufacturers and models. These memory cards are tested and guaranteed to work by LG Chem. • SanDisk SDHC 4 GB • SanDisk Ultra SDHC10 8 GB •...
  • Page 50 Keep this manual for later use. © 2020 LG Chem ESS Battery Division LG Twin Tower, 128, Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07336, Republic of Korea http://www.lgesspartner.com http://www.lgchem.com...

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