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RESU3.3 (R4863P3S)RESU6.5 (R48126P3S)RESU10 (R48189P3S)RESU Plus

Installation ManualRevision 2 | 2016

About this manualThis manual describes how to install LG Chem’s RESU® battery pack. Read this man-ual before you attempt to install the product, and follow the instructions throughoutthe installation process. If you are uncertain about any of the requirements, recom-mendations, or safety procedures described in this manual, contact LG Chem imme-diately for advice and clarification.

The information included in this manual is accurate at the time of publication. How-ever, the product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. In addi-tion, the illustrations in this manual are meant to help explain system configurationconcepts and installation instructions. The illustrated items may differ from the actualitems at the installation location.

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1 Saftey 61.1 Symbols on product labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Battery handling guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.3 Response to emergency situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Leaking batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Wet batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Damaged batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.4 Qualified installers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.5 Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2 Product Introduction 112.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Dimensions and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Charging cable requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.3 RESU lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132.4 RESU Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3 Installation Prerequisites 153.1 Installation materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153.2 Installation location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153.3 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163.4 Safety gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173.5 Making network cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4 RESU Plus Installation 194.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.2 Package items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.3 Securing RESU Plus to wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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4.4 Cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Connecting charging cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Connecting network cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Connecting ground wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Connecting power cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.5 Finalizing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5 Battery Pack Installation 275.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275.2 Package items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285.3 Installation clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295.4 Securing battery pack to wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295.5 Checks before connecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Circuit breaker switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Circuit breaker’s trip button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5.6 Cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Connecting network cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Connecting ground wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Connecting power cables for RESU Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Connecting charging cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.7 Finalizing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

6 Configuration Switches 386.1 Configuring Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting for communication interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Setting for battery cell type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Settings for CAN bus pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Setting for terminal resistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

6.2 Configuring RESU Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Setting for communication interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Settings for CAN bus pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Setting for terminal resistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

7 Commissioning 427.1 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42RESU Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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7.2 Commissioning battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437.3 Shutting down battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

8 Troubleshooting 44

9 Firmware Update 45

10 Warranty 47

11 Regulatory Approvals 48

A Comptible Inverters 49

B Supported Memory Cards 50

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1 Saftey

NOTETo use rechargeable batteries, you are required to comply with standard AS 4086.2in Australia and VDE-AR-E2510-2 in Germany.

1.1 Symbols on product labels

The nameplate is attached to the left side of the battery pack, and the warning label isattached to the top.

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This battery pack contains high voltage which can cause electric shock result-ing in severe injury.

Make sure that the battery polarity is connected correctly.

Keep the battery pack away from open flame or ignition sources.

Keep the battery pack away from children.

Read the manual before installing and operating the battery pack.

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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 endof its working life.

The battery pack should be disposed of at a proper facility for environmen-tally safe recycling.

1.2 Safety instructions

For safety reasons, installers are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the con-tents of this manual and all warnings before performing installation.

General safety precautions

WARNINGFailure to observe the precautions described in this section can cause serious injuryto persons or damage to property.

Observe the following precautions:

• Risks of explosion

– Do not subject the battery pack to strong impacts.– Do not crush or puncture the battery pack.– Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire.

• Risks of fire

– Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures in excess of 60°C.– Do not place the battery pack near a heat source, such as a fireplace.– Do not expose the battery pack to direct sunlight.– Do not allow the battery connectors to touch conductive objects such as wires.

• Risks of electric shock

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– Do not disassemble the battery pack.– Do not touch the battery pack with wet hands.– Do not expose the battery pack to moisture or liquids.– Keep the battery pack away from children and animals.

• Risks of damage to the battery pack

– Do not allow the battery pack to get in contact with liquids.– Do not subject the battery pack to high pressures.– Do not place any objects on top of the battery pack.

Battery handling guide

• Use the battery pack only as directed.

• Do not use the battery pack if it is defective, appears cracked, broken or otherwisedamaged, or fails to operate.

• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, repair, tamper with, or modify the batterypack. The battery pack is not user serviceable.

• To protect the battery pack and its components from damage when transporting,handle with care.

• Do not impact, pull, drag or step on the battery pack. Do not subject it to any strongforce.

• 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 haz-ards resulting from failures. However, LG Chem cannot guarantee their absolutesafety.

Leaking batteriesIf the battery pack leaks electrolyte, avoid contact with the leaking liquid or gas. Elec-trolyte is corrosive and contact may cause skin irritation and chemical burns. If one isexposed to the leaked substance, do these actions:

Inhalation: Evacuate the contaminated area, and seek medical attention immediately.

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Eye contact: Rinse eyes with flowing water for 15 minutes, and seek medical attentionimmediately.

Skin contact: Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water, and seek med-ical attention immediately.

Ingestion: Induce vomiting, and seek medical attention immediately.

Fire

In case of a fire, make sure that an ABC or carbon dioxide extinguisher isnearby.

WARNINGThe battery pack may catch fire when heated above 150°C.

If a fire breaks out where the battery pack is installed, do these actions:

1. Extinguish the fire before the battery pack catches fire.

2. If it is impossible to extinguish the fire but you have time, move the battery packto a safe area before it catches fire.

3. If the battery pack has caught fire, do not try to extinguish the fire. Evacuate peo-ple immediately.

WARNINGIf the battery catches fire, it will produce noxious and poisonous gases. Do notapproach.

Wet batteriesIf the battery pack is wet or submerged in water, do not try to access it. Contact LGChem or your distributor for technical assistance.

Damaged batteriesDamaged batteries are dangerous and must be handled with extreme caution. Theyare not fit for use and may pose a danger to people or property. If the battery packseems to be damaged, pack it in its original container, and then return it to LG Chemor your distributor.

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CAUTIONDamaged batteries may leak electrolyte or produce flammable gas. If you suspectsuch damage, immediately contact LG Chem for advice and information.

1.4 Qualified installersThis manual and the tasks and procedures described herein are intended for use byskilled workers only. A skilled worker is defined as a trained and qualified electricianor installer who has all of the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of the functional principles and operation of on-grid systems.

• Knowledge of the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electricaldevices and acceptable mitigation methods.

• Knowledge of the installation of electrical devices

• Knowledge of and adherence to this manual and all safety precautions and bestpractices.

1.5 Contact informationUse the contacts below for technical assistance. These phone numbers are availableonly during business hours on weekdays.

Telephone Email

Europe +49 (0)162 2970918 [email protected] +1 (0)248 808 0016 [email protected] +82 (0)43 219 2695 [email protected] regions +82 (0)43 219 2695 [email protected]

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2 Product Introduction

2.1 Technical data

Dimensions and weight

RESU3.3 RESU6.5 RESU10 RESU PLUSLength 452 mm 452 mm 452 mm 216 mmWidth 120 mm 120 mm 227 mm 120.5 mmHeight 402.5 mm 655.5 mm 484 mm 156 mm

Weight1 31 kg 52 kg 75 kg 2 kg

1A battery pack’s weight varies slightly depending on its battery cells’ weight.

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RESU6.5 RESU10RESU3.3

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Performance

RESU3.3 RESU6.5 RESU10Cell type JH3 JH3 JH3Nominal voltage 51.8 V 51.8 V 51.8 VOperating voltage 42 to 58.8 V 42 to 58.8 V 42 to 58.8 VNominal capacity 63 A·h 126 A·h 189 A·hNominal energy 3.3 kW·h 6.5 kW·h 9.8 kW·hStandard power 1.1 kW 2.2 kW 3.3 kWMaximum power 3 kW 4.2 kW 5 kWPeak power for 3 seconds 3.3 kW 4.6 kW 7 kWPeak current for 3 seconds 78.6 A 109.5 A 166.7 AMaximum current 71.4 A at 42 V 100 A at 42 V 119 A at 42 VCharge current 18.9 A 37.8 A 56.7 ADischarge current 18.9 A 37.8 A 56.7 A

Charging cable requirements

Conductor cross-sectional area 33 to 50 mm2

Outer diameter 14 to 21 mmLug hole size M8Lug width 21 mmMaximum cable length 5 m per cable

Environmental requirements

Available operating temperature −10 to 45 °C (14 to 113 °F)Optimal operating temperature 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F)Storage temperature −30 to 60 °C (−22 to 140 °F)Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)Altitude Below 2000 m

2.2 FeaturesThe RESU® battery pack has the following features:

Photovoltaic system: This battery pack is designed for photovoltaic system compati-bility.

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Battery management system (BMS): The battery pack’s built-in BMS monitors its op-eration and prevents the battery from operating outside design limitations. SeeTroubleshooting on page 44.

Easy firmware update: The BMS firmware can be updated to the latest version. SeeFirmware Update on page 45.

2.3 RESU lineup

There are three RESU battery pack models.

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RESU6.5 RESU10RESU3.3

For details about these models, see Technical data on page 11.

2.4 RESU Plus

The RESU battery pack can be used in combination of up to 2 units.

• RESU3.3 + RESU3.3• RESU3.3 + RESU6.5

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• RESU3.3 + RESU10• RESU6.5 + RESU6.5• RESU6.5 + RESU10• RESU10 + RESU10

RESU Plus is required to install two RESU battery packs. Two battery packs are con-nected to an inverter via a RESU Plus.

1) 1st battery pack 2) 2nd battery pack3) RESU Plus 4) Inverter

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3 Installation Prerequisites

3.1 Installation materialsThese installation materials shall be prepared by installers.

• Charging cable

• Network cable

• Ground wire

• RJ45 plug

• Silicone sealant or putty

NOTICE

Make sure that the cross-sectional area of charging cables is 33 to 50 mm2.

3.2 Installation locationMake sure that the installation location meets the following conditions:

• The building is designed to withstand earthquakes.

• The location is far away from the sea, to avoid salt water and humidity.

• The floor is flat and level.

• There are no flammable or explosive materials nearby.

• The normal ambient temperature is between 15 and 30°C.

• The temperature and humidity stays at a constant level.

• There is minimal dust and dirt in the area.

• There are no corrosive gases present, including ammonia and acid vapor.

WARNINGThe RESU battery pack is rated at IP55 and thus can be installed outdoors as wellas indoors. However, if installed outdoors, do not allow the battery pack to beexposed to direct sunlight and moisture.

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CAUTIONIf the ambient temperature is outside the operating range, the battery pack stopsoperating to protect itself. The optimal temperature range for the battery pack tooperate is 15°C to 30°C. Frequent exposure to harsh temperatures may deterioratethe performance and lifetime of the battery pack.

3.3 ToolsThese tools are required to install the battery pack.

Torque screwdriver Phillips-screwdriver bit Hex-key bit

Phillips-head screwdriver Flat-head screwdriver Wire stripper

Cable crimper Voltmeter Tape measure

Drill Sealant gun

Use properly insulated tools to prevent accidental electric shock or short circuits. Useadjustable tools and measuring instruments that are certified for precision and accu-racy.

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3.4 Safety gear

Wear the following safety gear when dealing with the battery pack. Installers mustmeet the relevant requirements of international standards, such as IEC 60364, or thedomestic legislation.

Insulated gloves Safety goggles Safety shoes

3.5 Making network cable

Use this method to make a network cable, which is to be connected between the batterypack 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. Untwist and separate each pair of wires.

4. Arrange the wires in this order:

1) White with an orange stripe2) Orange3) White with a green stripe4) Blue5) White with a blue stripe6) Green7) White with a brown stripe

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8) Brown

5. Bring the sorted wires together, and trim them to about 1.4 cm in length.

6. Hold the RJ45 plug with the copper contacts facing up, and insert the wires into theplug, making sure that they stay aligned and each color goes into its appropriatechannel.

7. Put the plug into a cable crimper and squeeze the handles thoroughly.

Repeat these steps for the other end of the cable.

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4 RESU Plus Installation

NOTESkip this chapter if only one battery pack is to be installed.

4.1 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. Pull out the RESU Plus.

4. Check if the RESU Plus is damaged.

5. Keep the carton for future storage or trans-portation.

4.2 Package items

These items are included in the package.

RESU Plus Anchor bolts Power cable

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The RESU Plus has glands and grommets attached to their own places.

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The table below lists the number of each item included.

Power cables 2Anchor bolts 2

4.3 Securing RESU Plus to wall

Secure the RESU Plus to a wall to prevent it from moving.

1. Remove the front cover of the RESU Plus.Loosen the screws at each corner of the coverand pull it upwards.

2. Remove the circuit board. Loosen the screwsat each corner of the circuit board and pull itupwards.

CAUTIONTo prevent the circuit board from being damaged or soiled, keep it in a safe placeuntil it is replaced.

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3. Determine where the anchor bolts are to beplaced.

4. Drill holes in the wall for the M8 (0.3 in) an-chor bolts. The drilling depth should be 50mm at least.

5. Drive the anchor bolts into the wall holesthrough the screw holes at the upper left andthe lower right of the rear of the RESU Plus.

6. Tighten the anchor bolts to a torque of 5 to10 N·m.

4.4 Cable connections

WARNINGMake sure that the inverter is turned off before connecting the RESU Plus to theinverter.

Connecting charging cables

WARNINGPay extreme attention not to reverse polarity. Connection with reversed polaritycauses severe damage to the battery pack.

1. Loosen the sealing nuts of the large glands.

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2. Feed charging cables through the large glands, and connect each charging cableto its corresponding terminal. Use the terminal block at the lower left for the firstbattery pack, the one at the lower right for the second battery pack, and the one atthe upper for the inverter.

3. Tighten the sealing nuts firmly.

To connect other kinds of cables, replace the circuit board and tighten the screws. Onthe circuit board, there are network ports, ground points, and terminals to supplypower to the RESU Plus for its operation.

Connecting network cablesThe battery packs must be online with the inverter for proper operation.

1. The grommets for network cables are too nar-row for an RJ45 plug to pass through. With-out RJ45 plug at the end, feed network cablesthrough the grommets.

2. Attach an RJ45 plug to each network cable us-ing a wire stripper and cable crimper. SeeMaking network cable on page 17.

3. Connect each network cable to its correspond-ing network port. Use the port at the lower leftfor the first battery pack, the one at the lowerright for the second battery pack, and the oneat the upper for the inverter.

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4. Apply silicone sealant around grommets andtheir slit.

Connecting ground wires

Grounding between the battery pack and the inverter is not mandatory but recom-mended.

1. Loosen the sealing nuts of the small glands that are closest to the edges.

2. Feed ground wires through the glands.

3. Connect each ground wire to its corresponding ground point. Use the groundpoint at the lower left for the first battery pack, the one at the lower right for thesecond battery pack, and the one at the upper for the inverter.


Connecting power cablesTo supply power to the RESU Plus for its operation, connect the provided power cablesfrom the battery packs to the RESU Plus.

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NOTEConnect the power cables to the battery packs before connecting them to the RESUPlus. See Connecting power cables for RESU Plus on page 35.

1. Loosen the sealing nuts of the small glands inthe middle.

2. Feed power cables through the glands.

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3. Connect each power cable to its correspond-ing terminal block. Use the terminal block atthe left for the first battery pack and the oneat the right for the second battery pack. Con-nect the negative line (−) to the terminal onthe left and the positive line (+) to the one onthe right.


4.5 Finalizing installation

Follow these steps to finalize the installation.

1. Set the configuration switches properly, referring to Configuring RESU Plus on

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page 40.

2. Turn on the battery pack as described in Commissioning battery pack on page43.

3. Replace the front cover and tighten the screws.

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5 Battery Pack Installation

WARNINGThe battery pack is too heavy for one to carry. Make sure that two or more personsare available.

5.1 Unpacking

Unpack the battery pack from its packaging.

1. Cut the packing tape and open the carton.

2. Remove the honeycomb cushioning pads.

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3. Pull out the battery pack and stand it upright.Check if the battery pack is damaged.

4. All the other items are contained in a box inone corner of the carton. Take them out andcheck if any item is missing. See Packageitems on page 28.

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5. Replace the honeycomb cushioning pads.Keep the carton for future storage or trans-portation.

5.2 Package items

These items are included in the package.

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Battery pack Cable grommets Mounting brackets

Screw anchors Screws Shelf (optional)

The table below lists the number of each item included.

Large grommets for charging cables 2Small grommets for other cables 3Mounting brackets 2M6 screw anchors 6M5 screws 4

Use only the parts included with the battery pack, except for the screw anchors, toensure proper installation. If anything is damaged or missing, contact LG Chem oryour distributor.

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5.3 Installation clearance

300 mm

300 mm

9 mm

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300 mm

300 mm

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300 mm

9 mm

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Make sure to leave a space of at least 9 mm between the battery pack and the wall. Aclearance of at least 9 mm must be left around the battery pack for proper cooling.

NOTEThe shelf for the RESU battery pack is sold separately.

CAUTIONMake sure that the battery pack is always exposed to the ambient air. The batterypack is cooled by natural convection. If the battery pack is entirely or partiallycovered or shielded, it may cause the battery pack to stop operating.

5.4 Securing battery pack to wall

Secure the battery pack to a wall to prevent it from moving. If the battery pack isinstalled above the floor or on a platform, make sure that the wall or platform is capableof supporting the battery pack’s weight.

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1. Remove the top cover. Loosen the four hex-socket screws at each corner of the cover, andpull it upwards.

2. Perform pre-installation checks described inChecks before connecting cables on page 31.

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3. Determine where the mounting brackets areto be placed.

4. Drill holes in the wall for the M6 (0.25 in)screw anchors. The drilling depth should beat least 50 mm.

5. Drive the screw anchors through the mount-ing brackets into the holes.

6. Tighten the screws to a torque of 5 N·m.

NOTEIt is allowed to use any other type of fastening suitable for the wall material.

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7. There are screw holes for mounting bracketson the top of the both sides of the battery pack.Secure the mounting brackets to the holes us-ing the M5 screws. Tighten them to a torqueof 5 N·m.

5.5 Checks before connecting cables

There are a few things to check before installing the battery pack to ensure that it hasno defects.

WARNINGIf this checking task is required for any reason after the battery packs is fully in-stalled, make sure that the inverter is turned off while checking the battery pack.

Circuit breaker switchAt the first installation, make sure that the circuit breaker switch is in the Trip positionbetween the ON and OFF positions.

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Move the circuit breaker switch to the ON position using this method.

1. Push the circuit breaker switch to the OFF position.

2. Without releasing the grip, push it behind the OFF position until it cannot go anyfurther.

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3. Without releasing the grip, push it to the ON position.

If the switch moves by itself to any of the other positions, do not use the battery pack.Contact LG Chem or your distributor.

Circuit breaker’s trip button

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Make sure that the circuit breaker switch is put in the ON position, and press the circuitbreaker’s trip button. If the circuit breaker switch has not moved to the Trip position,do not use the battery pack. Contact LG Chem or your distributor.

Voltage

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Measure the voltage at the terminal block using a voltmeter.

1. Make sure that the circuit breaker switch is put in the OFF position, and measurethe voltage. If the voltage is higher than 0 V, do not use the battery pack. Contact

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LG Chem or your distributor.

2. Move the circuit breaker switch to the ON position, and measure the voltage. Ifthe voltage is lower than 38 V, do not use the battery pack. Contact LG Chem oryour distributor.

5.6 Cable connections

WARNINGMake sure that the inverter is turned off before connecting the battery pack to theinverter.

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Before connecting the battery pack to the inverter, make sure that the circuit breakerswitch is in the OFF or Trip position.

Connecting network cableThe battery pack must be online with the inverter for proper operation.

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1. The small grommet is too small for an RJ45plug to pass through. Without RJ45 plug atthe end, feed the network cable through asmall grommet and then through the top ofthe small cable entries.

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2. Attach an RJ45 plug to the network cable usinga wire stripper and cable crimper. See Makingnetwork cable on page 17.

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3. Connect the network cable to the networkport.

4. Push the grommet into the cable entry.

Connecting ground wire

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Grounding between the battery pack and the inverter is not mandatory but recom-mended.

1. Feed the ground wire from the inverter or RESU Plus through a small grommetand then through the bottom of the small cable entries.

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2. Connect the ground wire to the ground screw, and tighten it to a torque of 4 N·m.The screw type is M5.


Connecting power cables for RESU Plus

NOTESkip this task unless a RESU Plus is installed.

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To supply power to the RESU Plus for its operation, connect the provided power cablesfrom the battery pack to the RESU Plus.

1. Insert the connector of the power cable into the power conner.

2. Feed the power cable through the middle of the small cable entries and thenthrough a small grommet


Connecting charging cables

WARNINGPay extreme attention not to reverse polarity. Connection with reversed polaritycauses severe damage to the battery pack.

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1. Feed a pair of charging cables through each ofthe large grommets and then through each ofthe large cable entries.

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2. Connect the charging cables to the terminalblock.

a) Remove the terminal cover plate, which isplaced over the terminal block to protectit.

b) Connect the negative cable (−) to the ter-minal on the left and the positive cable (+)to the one on the right. Tighten the hex-socket screws to a torque of 6 N·m.

c) Place the cover back on top.

3. Push the grommets into the cable entries.

5.7 Finalizing installation

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Follow these steps to finalize the installation.

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1. Stuff the small grommets left unused with an insulating material like siliconesealant, and then push them into the remaining holes.

2. Apply silicone sealant or putty around the cable at each grommet to prevent for-eign materials from entering the battery pack.

3. Set the configuration switches properly, referring to Configuring Battery pack onpage 38.

4. Turn on the battery pack as described in Commissioning battery pack on page43.

5. Replace the top cover and tighten the screws.

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6 Configuration SwitchesThe 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 upwards to expose the circuit board.

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Switch number Type Label Default

1 DIP SW select 00002

2 DIP Cell select 002

3 Rotary CAN_H 44 Rotary CAN_L 55 Rotary GND 26 DIP Term Res 112

Setting for communication interface

If two battery packs are installed, set the SW select DIP switch to 00102. Oth-erwise, set it to 00102. This switch is initially set to 00002.

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Configuration Switches

The number of battery packs Value Setting

1 00012

2 00102

Setting for battery cell type

Make sure that the Cell select DIP switch is set to 002.

Bit On Off1 JP3 JH32 Unused Unused

Settings for CAN bus pins

Use the CAN_H rotary switch to set which pin is used for CAN highsignal by the inverter. This switch is initially set to 4.

Use the CAN_L rotary switch to set which pin is used for CAN lowsignal by the inverter. This switch is initially set to 5.

Use the GND rotary switch to set which pin is used for ground by theinverter. This switch is initially set to 2.

NOTEOnly 1st to 5th pins can be used.

CAN_H CAN_L GND Setting

Example 1 4 5 2

Example 2 1 2 3

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Setting for terminal resistors

Make sure that the TermRes DIP switch is set to 112.

Bit On Off1 CAN terminal resistor attached CAN terminal resistor unattached2 Unused Unused

6.2 Configuring RESU Plus

SW select CAN_H CAN_L GND TermRes

Switch number Type Label Default

1 DIP SW select 00112

2 Rotary CAN_H 43 Rotary CAN_L 54 Rotary GND 25 DIP Term Res 112

Setting for communication interface

Make sure that the SW select DIP switch is set to 00112.

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Settings for CAN bus pins

See Settings for CAN bus pins on page 39.

Setting for terminal resistors

Make sure that the TermRes DIP switch is set to 112. See Setting for terminalresistors on page 40.

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7 Commissioning

7.1 Status indicators

Battery pack

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There are four LED indicators on the front of the battery packs to show its operatingstatus.

ON: This indicator stays on while the battery pack is supplied with power for opera-tion.

Charging: This stays on while the battery pack is charging.

Discharging: This stays on while the battery pack is discharging.

Warning: This comes on when the battery pack is in a warning state. See Trou-bleshooting on page 44.

RESU Plus

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Commissioning

There are four LED indicators on the front of the RESU Plus to show its operatingstatus.

ON: This indicator stays on while the battery pack is supplied with power for opera-tion.

Pack 1: This stays on while the first battery pack is online with the RESU Plus.

Pack 2: This stays on while the second battery pack is online with the RESU Plus.

Fault: This comes on when one or both battery packs are in a warning state. See Trou-bleshooting on page 44.

7.2 Commissioning battery pack

Put the battery pack in operation by following these steps:

1. Move the circuit breaker switch to the ON position to turn on the battery pack.

NOTEIf two battery packs are installed, both must be turned on at an interval of lessthan 30 seconds.

2. Make sure that the ON indicator is lit. If it stays off, do not use the battery pack.Contact LG Chem or your distributor.

3. Turn on the inverter.

NOTEIf communication with the inverter is not established within 10 minutes afterthe battery pack is turned on, the circuit breaker automatically trips.

7.3 Shutting down battery pack

To shut down the battery pack, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the inverter.

2. Remove the top cover from the battery pack.

3. Turn off the battery pack by moving the circuit breaker switch to the OFF position.

4. Make sure that every indicator on the battery pack is off.

5. Replace the top cover.

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8 TroubleshootingCheck the indicators on the front to determine the state of the battery pack. A warningstate is triggered when a condition, such as with voltage or temperature, is beyonddesign limitations. The battery pack’s BMS periodically reports its operating state tothe inverter.

When the battery pack falls outside prescribed limits, it enters a warning state. Whena warning is reported, the inverter immediately stops operation.

Use the monitoring software on the inverter to identify what caused the warning. Thepossible warning messages are as follows:

• Battery Over Voltage• Battery Under Voltage• Battery Over Temperature• Battery Under Temperature• Battery Discharge Over Current• Battery Charge Over Current• BMS Internal Communication• Battery Cell Voltage Imbalance

The abnormal state is cleared when the battery pack recovers normal operation.

NOTEFor a serious warning, if no proper corrective actions are taken by the inverter, thebattery pack’s circuit breaker automatically trips to protect itself.

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9 Firmware UpdateIt is possible to update the BMS firmware. Use a memory card to update it. A newfirmware 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.

• The memory card must be formatted in FAT16 or FAT32.

• It must have only one firmware file in the root directory.

For details about supported memory cards, see Supported Memory Cards on page50.

Follow these steps to update the firmware:

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1. Turn off the inverter.

2. There is a round lid on the left part of the topcover, covering the memory card slot below it.Turn the lid counterclockwise and pull it up-wards to remove it.

3. Insert the memory card into the memory cardslot.

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4. Insert the memory card into the memory cardslot.

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Firmware Update

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5. Press and hold the update button beside thememory card slot for more than 3 seconds.

6. The LED indicators flash in cycles until thefirmware update is complete. Only the ON in-dicator is lit when the firmware update is suc-cessful. If it fails, the Warning indicator lightsfor two seconds. Check the memory card andtry again. If it persistently fails, contact LGChem or your distributor.

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7. Replace the lid.

8. Turn on the inverter.

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10 WarrantyLG Chem protects this product under warranty when it is installed and used as de-tailed in this manual. Violating the installation procedure or using the product in anyway not described in this manual immediately voids all warranties on the product.

LG Chem does not provide warranty coverage or assume any liability for direct orindirect damages or defects that result from the following causes:

• Improper transportation or storage

• Incorrect installation, wiring or handling

• Non-compliance with LG Chem’s installation or operation manual

• Operating the product in an inappropriate environment

• Incorrect or inappropriate operation

• Insufficient ventilation

• Failure to adhere to safety warnings or instructions

• Repairs or modifications performed by unauthorized personnel

• Inverter failure or overcurrent.

• Force majeure events

• External influences, such as unusual physical or electrical stress.

• Use of an incompatible inverter

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11 Regulatory Approvals

Faradic charge efficiency (25°C/77°F) 99%Battery round-trip efficiency (C/3, 25°C/77°F) 95%Expected lifetime at 25°C/77°F More than 10 yearsCycle life (90% DOD, 25°C/77°F) 6000 cyclesCycle life (80% DOD, 25°C/77°F) 10000 cyclesCommunication interface CAN 2.0BCooling Natural convectionBattery pack safety CE, RCM, TUV (IEC 62619), UL 1973Battery cell safety UL 1642UN number UN 3480Hazardous materials classification Class 9UN transportation testing requirements UN 38.3International protection marking IP55

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A Comptible Inverters✓: Fully compatible with the RESU battery pack△: Compatible but with limitations✖: Incompatible

Manufacturer Inverter Type RESU3.3 RESU6.5 RESU 10

SMA Sunny Island 3.0M1 2.3 kW ✓ ✓ ✓SMA Sunny Island 3.0M2 5.5 kW ✖ ✖ ✖SMA Sunny Island 4.4M1 3.3 kW △ ✓ ✓SMA Sunny Island 4.4M2 5.5 kW ✖ ✖ ✖SMA Sunny Island 6.0M1 4.6 kW △ △ ✓SMA Sunny Island 6.0M2 11 kW ✖ ✖ ✖SMA Sunny Island 8.0M1 6 kW △ △ △SMA Sunny Island 8.0M2 11 kW ✖ ✖ ✖Sungrow SH5K 65 A △ ✓ ✓SolaX SU5000E 50 A ✓ ✓ ✓Ingeteam Sun Storage 3TL 50 A ✓ ✓ ✓GoodWe GW5048 4.6k W △ ✓ ✓Redback SH4600 4.6k W △ ✓ ✓

1on-grid version2off-grid version

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B Supported Memory CardsMost memory cards can be used for firmware update. However, some memory cardsmay not be supported, depending on manufacturers and models. These memory cardsare tested and guaranteed to work by LG Chem.

• SanDisk SDHC 4 GB

• SanDisk Ultra SDHC10 8 GB

• SanDisk Ultra MicroSD1 8 GB

• Trenscend SDHC4 32 GB

• Trenscend SDHC10 600x 32 GB

• Transcend Premium 400x MicroSD10 8 GB



• Toshiba Exceria MicroSD3 32 GB

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