ETB Controller™ Installation Instructions: Section 1 - Introduction
Installation Instructions Table of Contents
- Section 1:
- Introduction
- Section 2:
- ESS Manufacturer Specific Instructions
- BYD
- Hoy Power
- Socomec
- Tesla
- Yotta
- ESS Manufacturer Specific Instructions
- Section 3:
- eGauge Metering & CT's
- SEL-735 Configuration Guide for Tesla Sites
- Section 4:
- Site Internet Configuration
- Section 5:
- Commissioning
1.0 Introduction
This installation guide provides installation, commissioning, and verification instructions for the Energy Toolbase, Inc. ETB Controller™. ETB Controller™ is a system of integrated parts including a ruggedized wide-temp PC, a data logging meter with associated current transformers, and communications cabling and protocols.
- Installation involves physical installation of the control system PC as well as associated energy meter(s) and any peripheral devices.
- EMS PC must be physically connected to the Energy Storage System (ESS)
- Metering hardware (data loggers and CTs) must be installed, connected, and collecting pertinent data
- EMS PC must be physically connected to the internet
- Configuration is the digital process of configuring meter(s), PC, and establishing proper networking access for the system to operate.
- Commissioning and Verification is the process of validating the installation and operation of the system. After everything is installed and configured, this step ensures the EMS is properly constructed, logging data, communicating, and operating.
- PC should be confirmed communicating with ETB servers
- Metering confirmed to accurately measure generation, load, and storage energy flow
- System should be showing up in ETB commissioning dashboards
- Site will be established in ETB monitoring platform for access to performance data
1.1 Delivery of EMS
The ruggedized PC device will be shipped with a proper EMS operating system installed.
- Each ESS manufacturer has a specific EMS hardware kit provided by ETB
- Installers will be provided specific installation instructions and receive remote support from ETB for the physical installation
- As the system is initially energized and connected to the internet, the device will update via the ETB servers with any necessary programming and ETB firmware
- This can include:
- Energy storage system hardware specific integration protocol
- Energy storage system hardware specific warranty compliance data collection
- Energy storage system hardware specific fault recognition and handling
- Site specific energy storage strategy algorithms
- Site specific machine learned historical load profile model
- Site specific machine learned historical generation profile model
- Associated EMS specific identification for proper synchronization with ETB back-end servers
1.2 Installation Tools
Installation tools should be prepared and brought to site in advance of site installation. The necessary tools to install the ETB Controller™ are described below.
|
No. |
Recommended Tool |
Quantity |
Application |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Flat-head Screwdriver |
Multiple |
Tighten various electrical and/or mechanical connections (various typical sizes required) |
|
2 |
Philips-head Screwdriver |
Multiple
|
Tighten various electrical and/or mechanical connections (various typical sizes required) |
|
3 |
Drill with associated drill bits and Flat head/Phillips head bits |
1
|
Establish pilot holes for mechanical fastening, tighten various mechanical connections |
|
4 |
Adjustable Wrench |
1 |
Tighten various sized bolts and nuts |
|
5 |
Wire Cutters and Stripper |
1 |
Snip conductor and communication ends for practical use, remove insulation when necessary, to establish electrical terminations |
|
6 |
Pliers |
1 |
Affixing mechanical connections |
|
7 |
Crimping Tool |
1+ |
Use to crimp any splices, or for crimping RJ-45 connectors onto Ethernet cables |
|
8 |
Clamp/Fluke Meter |
1 |
Electrical testing to confirm measured load readings from CT’s installed onsite |