ESM-48100B1

V300R007C01

User Manual

Issue 08
Date 2022-04-05

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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About This Document

Overview
This document describes the energy storage module ESM-48100B1 (ESM for
short) in terms of its overview, application scenarios, external ports, working
principles, installation, and commissioning.

Figures provided in this document are for reference only.

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:

● Maintenance engineers
● Sales engineers
● Technical support engineers

Symbol Conventions
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result in equipment damage, data loss, performance deterioration, or
unanticipated results.
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Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue
contains all the changes made in earlier issues.

Issue 08 (2022-04-05)
This issue is the eighth official release.

● Updated Figure 5-2.

Issue 07 (2021-09-26)
This issue is the seventh official release.

● Optimized the content of the document.

Issue 06 (2021-08-06)
This issue is the sixth official release.

● Updated Warranty Rules.

Issue 05 (2021-05-06)
This issue is the fifth official release.

● Updated 5.3 Cable Connections (Huawei Power System).

● Optimized the content of the document.

Issue 04 (2021-01-30)
This issue is the fourth official release.

● Updated 1 Safety Information.

● Updated 7.3 Troubleshooting.

Issue 03 (2020-01-08)
This issue is the third official release.

● Optimized the content of the document.

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Issue 02 (2019-11-30)
This issue is the second official release..
● Updated the content in 5.3 Cable Connections (Huawei Power System).
● Updated the content in 5.4 Cable Connections (Third-Party Power System).

Issue 01 (2019-04-30)
This issue is the first official release.

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Contents

About This Document................................................................................................................ ii

1 Safety Information.................................................................................................................. 1
2 Product Description.................................................................................................................4
2.1 Product Overview.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Appearance and Ports............................................................................................................................................................ 6

3 Application..............................................................................................................................12
3.1 Application Scenario............................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Parallel Connection.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.3 Online Capacity Expansion................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Application in Class B Environments with Direct Ventilation................................................................................ 13
3.5 Low-Temperature Application...........................................................................................................................................14

4 Transportation and Storage................................................................................................ 15

4.1 Transportation Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Storage and Recharging..................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Storage Requirements......................................................................................................................................................15
4.2.2 Conditions for Judging Overdue Storage.................................................................................................................. 16
4.2.3 Storage with Low SOC (≤ 5%)...................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.4 Operations Before Recharge.......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2.5 Recharge Solution............................................................................................................................................................. 17

5 Installation and Commissioning........................................................................................ 20

5.1 Preparing Tools...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2 Installing an ESM.................................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.3 Cable Connections (Huawei Power System)............................................................................................................... 23
5.4 Cable Connections (Third-Party Power System)........................................................................................................ 27
5.5 Power-On Commissioning................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.5.1 Connecting the ESM Supply and Setting Parameters (Huawei Power System).......................................... 29
5.5.2 Connecting the ESM Supply and Setting Parameters (Third-Party Power System)................................... 33
5.6 Acceptance Criteria.............................................................................................................................................................. 33

6 ESM Antitheft Function....................................................................................................... 35

6.1 Activating the ESM Electronic Lock................................................................................................................................ 35
6.2 Deactivating the ESM Electronic Lock........................................................................................................................... 38

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6.3 Intelligent Displacement Lock and IoT Module......................................................................................................... 40

7 Maintenance Guide...............................................................................................................41
7.1 Maintenance Method.......................................................................................................................................................... 42
7.2 Replacing an ESM................................................................................................................................................................. 43
7.3 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................................... 45

A Warranty Rules...................................................................................................................... 47
B Acronyms and Abbreviations..............................................................................................49

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1 Safety Information

Statement
● Be cautious to avoid injury when moving heavy objects.
● When moving a heavy object outwards, be aware of unfixed or heavy objects
on the cabinet to prevent injury.
● Do not change the structure or installation sequence of ESMs without
permission.
● Ground the ESM before powering it on. Otherwise, personal injury or
equipment damage may occur.
● Before powering on the ESM, ensure that the ESM is secured by screws to
prevent it from falling off during operation.
● During transportation, turnover, installation, cable connection, and
maintenance, comply with the national and local laws, regulations, and
relevant standards.
● Before installation or maintenance, wear goggles, rubber gloves, and
protective clothing to avoid damage caused by electrolyte in the case of
electrolyte overflow.
● Before installation or maintenance, ensure that there is no irritant or scorched
smell around the lithium battery.
● Keep the ESM loop disconnected during installation and maintenance.
● Do not charge or discharge unqualified batteries.
● The materials and tools prepared by the customer must comply with the
national and local laws, regulations, and relevant standards.
● Secure ESM cables to the specified torque. Loose connections will result in
excessive voltage drops or cause ESMs to burn out when the current increases.
● In an indoor scenario, you are advised to power on the ESM within seven days
after unpacking. If the ESM cannot be powered on in time, place it in a dry
indoor environment without corrosive gas.
● In an outdoor scenario, you are advised to power on the ESM within 24 hours
after unpacking. If the ESM cannot be powered on in time, place it in a dry
indoor environment without corrosive gas.
● Protect your skin and eyes from ESM electrolyte leakage. If you touch the
electrolyte leakage, wash with clean water immediately and visit a doctor if
the situation is serious.

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● Avoid ingestion of ESM components.

● Protect the ESM from mechanical vibration, collision, punctures, and strong
impact. Otherwise, the ESM may catch fire.
● Do not throw ESMs in fire because this may cause the ESMs to ignite.
● Do not expose batteries at high temperatures or around heat-generating
sources, such as sunlight, fire sources, transformers, and heaters. Overheating
batteries may cause fires or explosions.
● Do not install ESMs in positions where water leakage is likely to occur, such as
areas near air conditioners or cable outlets in the equipment room.
● Do not immerse ESMs in water or expose them to rain.
● Do not operate ESMs or cables during thunderstorms.
● If an ESM is accidentally exposed to water, do not use it. Move it to a safe
place for isolation and apply for spare parts in a timely manner.
● Do not charge a battery when its temperature is below the lower temperature
threshold. Low-temperature and beyond-specification charging may result in
lithium plating, which may cause internal short circuits and safety issues.
● Replacing an ESM with an incorrect model may cause cross current and bias
current, which will trigger ESM protection. Long-time operation with an
incorrect model will result in cell or board faults, which may cause risks such
as fire.
● If the ESM loop is short-circuited, ESM protection will be triggered and the
ESM cannot be charged or discharged. Long-time frequent short circuit can
result in cell or board faults, which may cause risks such as fire.
● Electrolyte overflow may damage the equipment. It will corrode metal parts
and boards, and ultimately damage the boards.
● An ESM communication failure alarm caused by reasons such as loose
communications cable connection should be handled within 72 hours (default
value, configurable in the range of 8 hours to 720 hours). Otherwise, the ESM
will be internally locked, which may affect the ESM power backup.
● Do not charge or discharge faulty batteries. Store faulty batteries separately.
● Dispose of waste ESMs in strict accordance with local laws and regulations.

Misoperations
Avoid the following(including but not limited to) misoperations.

Misoperations Protection Description

Reverse connection Before an ESM is activated: The ESM power cables must be correctly
connected. If the ESM power cables are reversely connected, the ESM stays
in sleep mode and will not start. If you forcibly activate the ESM (through
the MANUAL ON/OFF button or power port), a protection alarm will be
reported and the ALM indicator will turn on.
After an ESM is activated: If the ESM power cables are reversely connected,
the ESM may be damaged.

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Misoperations Protection Description

External short circuit If the ESM loop is short-circuited, ESM protection will be triggered and the
ESM cannot be charged or discharged. Long-time frequent short circuit can
result in cell or board faults, which may cause risks such as fire.

Serial connection ESMs cannot be connected in series. If ESMs are connected in series
forcibly, ESM protection will be triggered. Operating outside the protection
range will result in board or battery damage and battery protection failure,
which may cause risks such as fire.

Gas Composition
The ESM is an enclosed battery system and will not release any gases under
normal operations.
If the ESM is severely misused, for example, being burned or used under
thunderstruck, it may be damaged, resulting in electrolyte leakage. The electrolyte
of organic carbonate nature may produce CO2, CO, and N2 after being burned.

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2 Product Description

2.1 Product Overview

The ESM is an energy storage unit composed of lithium-ion batteries. It features
better charge and discharge performance, longer service life, and less self-
discharge loss than ordinary batteries.

An ESM consists of electrochemical cells, a battery management system (BMS),

power and signal terminals, and mechanical parts. It can be used as an
independent 48 V unit, supports the mixed use of old and new batteries as well as
lithium and lead-acid batteries, and can collaborate with third-party power
systems.

Table 2-1 Nominal ESM voltage and capacity

Model Nominal Voltage Rated Capacity

ESM-48100B1 48 V 100 Ah

Features
● Parallel connection for power expansion: The maximum power (P) of N ESMs
connected in parallel can reach 24 kW. For details, see 3.2 Parallel
Connection.
● Application in class B environments with direct ventilation: The ESM can be
used in indoor environments where the ambient temperature and humidity
are not controlled or outdoor environments (with simple shielding measures
such as awnings) where the humidity can reach 100%.
● Support for third-party power systems: The ESM implements lithium battery
self-management so that it can be used with third-party power systems.
● Mixed use: In a Huawei power system, lead-acid batteries can be directly
connected in parallel.
● Maintenance-free: This feature reduces battery O&M costs and the frequency
of site visits.

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● Long service life: The service life of a lithium-ion battery is two or three times
that of an ordinary lead-acid battery. The battery state of health (SOH) and
state of capacity (SOC) can be monitored online in real time, improving the
reliability of site power backup.
● EMC:
– CE: EN 55032/CISPR32, Class A
– RE: EN 55032/CISPR32, Class B

Functions
● Status monitoring: monitors the electrochemical cell voltage and temperature
as well as the ESM voltage and current.
● Alarm management: generates alarms when overvoltage, undervoltage,
overcurrent, overtemperature, or undertemperature occurs.
● Protection against exceptions: protects against overvoltage, undervoltage,
overcurrent, short circuits, overtemperature, undertemperature,
electrochemical cell faults, and hardware faults.
● Information reporting: provides a northbound CAN/RS485 port through which
alarms and status data are reported.
● Parallel connection: Multiple ESMs can be connected in parallel. CAN
communication supports parallel connection of up to 32 ESMs, and RS485
communication supports parallel connection of up to 16 ESMs.
● Balance: supports real-time electrochemical cell balancing.
● E-label: identifies the ESM using an electronic label.
● Antitheft: provides the antitheft function when being used with specified
Huawei power systems.
● Forcible disconnection: Users can disconnect the external power supply to the
PWR port and hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for 5s to power off
the ESM forcibly.
● Maintenance mode: Used to replace an ESM. Users can hold down the
MANUAL ON/OFF button for 15 seconds to enter the maintenance mode so
that the ESM can be replaced safely and reliably.
● Activation: The ESM can be activated through the PWR port, power port, and
the MANUAL ON/OFF button.
NOTE

● Lithium batteries with different nominal voltages cannot be used together in third-
party power scenarios. If hybrid use in such scenarios is required, contact technical
support.
● If lithium batteries of different models are used together in Huawei power supply
scenarios, contact technical support.

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2.2 Appearance and Ports

Figure 2-1 Panel and ports

Table 2-2 Port definitions

No. Silk Screen Item

1 DO1 Dry contact output

DO2

2 / IoT module installation space (reserved)

3 COM_IN Communications port

4 COM_OUT Communications port

5 RUN Running indicator

ALM Alarm indicator

CHG Charge indicator

DCHG Discharge indicator

SOC SOC indicator

6 / Buzzer

7 MANUAL ON/OFF Button for manual power-on/off

8 PWR PWR activation port

9 + Lithium battery power ports

10 GND Protective ground

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Table 2-3 DO1 and DO2 port definitions

Silk Definition Description Alarm Status

Screen

DO1 Fault, major If the ESM raises one of the following alarms, Configurable (By
alarm the dry contact supplies an alarm signal: default, an alarm
Electrochemical cell voltage sampling fault, is generated if
electrochemical cell temperature sampling the dry contact is
fault, charge converter output short-circuit, open)
relay coil short-circuit, charge low
temperature protection, discharge low
temperature protection, charge high
temperature protection, discharge high
temperature protection, power module
internal overtemperature protection,
discharge converter output short-circuit, input
reverse connection, BMU antitheft lock,
overload lockout due to component failure,
serial number conflict, input/output power
port discharge overvoltage lockout, and
discharge overcurrent lockout

DO2 Overload If the ESM raises one of the following alarms,

warning, the dry contact supplies an alarm signal:
overdischarge Discharge undervoltage alarm, discharge
protection undervoltage protection, and discharge
overcurrent warning

Table 2-4 Communications port pin definitions

Figure RJ45 Signal Meaning Description

Pin

1 RS485 T+ RS485 transmission + ● Four-wire RS485

communication,
2 RS485 T- RS485 transmission – complying with
3 NC Reserved the Modbus
protocol and
4 RS485 R+ RS485 reception + master/slave
protocol.
5 RS485 R- RS485 reception –
● Support the
baud rate of
9600 bit/s.

6 NC Reserved -

7 CANH CAN communication + Used to report

alarms to a
monitoring unit
and exchange data
between ESMs

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Figure RJ45 Signal Meaning Description

Pin

8 CANL CAN communication – connected in

parallel.

Table 2-5 LED indicator description

Indicator Silk Item Color Description
Screen

RUN Running Green Steady on: Communication is normal

indicator (including board startup, self-check,
software loading, and board power-on
when not loaded; excluding sleep
when the input/output power port or
activation port is energized).
Off: The ESM is in sleep mode.
Blinking slowly: The LUI is querying
data.
Blinking fast: Communication is
interrupted.

ALM Alarm Red Steady on: There is a fault or major

indicator alarm.
Off: There is no fault or major alarm.
Blinking slowly: The ESM is locked for
theft prevention.

CHG Charge Green Steady on: The ESM is being charged.

indicator Off: The ESM is open-circuited or
discharging.

DCHG Discharge Green Steady on: The ESM is discharging.

indicator Off: The ESM is open-circuited or being
charged.

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Indicator Silk Item Color Description

Screen

SOC SOC Green 1. 0–24% SOC

indicators ● 25% indicator: blinking
● Other SOC indicators: off
2. 25%–49% SOC
● 25% indicator: steady on
● 50% indicator: blinking
● Other SOC indicators: off
3. 50%–74% SOC
● 25% indicator: steady on
● 50% indicator: steady on
● 75% indicator: blinking
● Other SOC indicator: off
4. 75%–99% SOC
● 25% indicator: steady on
● 50% indicator: steady on
● 75% indicator: steady on
● 100% indicator: blinking
5. 100% SOC
The four SOC indicators are steady
on.

Notes:
● Major alarm: The ESM needs to be maintained immediately.
● Minor alarm: The ESM does not require maintenance, but sends a reminder to remote
maintenance personnel.
● Blinking slowly: on for 1s and then off for 1s
● Blinking fast: on for 0.125s and then off for 0.125s
● If the SOC indicators are off and other indicators are blinking fast, the ESM enters the
maintenance mode.
● When the ESM is in sleep mode, the fault indicator is off except for reverse connection
protection.

Activation and Startup

Table 2-6 Activation mode

Category Requirement

PWR activation The PWR activation port receives 43.2–58 V DC

power for at least 5s.

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Category Requirement

Activation through the power port Supply a DC voltage of 43.2–58 V to the power
port on the front panel for at least 5s.

MANUAL ON/OFF activation Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for at
least 5s and less than 15s.

Notes:
1. The MANUAL ON/OFF button is a contact button. The interval for pressing the button should
be greater than 0.5s; otherwise, the operation is ineffective.
2. If you power off the ESM that is in charging, discharging, or disconnected mode by holding
down the MANUAL ON/OFF button, you need to hold down this button again to reactivate the
ESM.
3. If the intelligent displacement lock function is enabled for the ESM, the shutdown and
maintenance functions of the MANUAL ON/OFF button will become ineffective. To use this
button, you need to disable the intelligent displacement lock/GPS function. The default
undervoltage protection threshold of the ESM is 46 V.

NOTE

● Sleep mode: The BMS is in sleep mode before it is activated. The BMS can enter the
offline mode only after it is activated. If the BMS enters the sleep mode after you press
the MANUAL ON/OFF button, the DSP keeps working as long as the power port or PWR
port receives effective input voltage.
● Offline mode: The ESM is disconnected from the battery busbar and does not supply
power. The BMS enters the offline mode when it is reactivated, the ESM voltage is low,
fault protection occurs, or a shutdown command is received. When the fault is rectified,
or the BMS receives a startup command (after receiving a shutdown command), or the
BMS enters the charge mode (after the BMS enters the offline mode due to low battery
voltage), the ESM switches to another mode based on its status or system status.
(When the lithium battery enters the low-temperature pulse heating mode, the offline
status is reported.)
● Charge mode: The ESM is charging. When certain conditions are met, the mode is
switched to another mode.
● Discharge mode: The ESM discharges. When certain conditions are met, the mode is
switched to another mode.
● Maintenance mode: Switch to this mode when you need to replace an ESM. Under this
mode, the ESM does not charge or discharge, and the indicators blink fast.

Technical Specifications

Table 2-7 Technical specifications

Item Specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H) ● 442 mm x 396 mm x 130 mm (excluding mounting ears)

● 482 mm x 396 mm x 130 mm (including mounting ears)

Weight ≤ 44 kg

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Item Specifications

Nominal voltage 48 V DC

Equalized charge voltage 53.5 V DC

Float charge voltage 53.4 V DC

Maximum charge/ 100 A/100 A at 35°C

discharge current

Maximum charge/ 4800 W

discharge power

Operating ambient Charge: 0°C to 45°C; discharge: –20°C to +45°C

temperature

Relative humidity 5%–95%

Atmospheric pressure 61–113 kPa

Installation mode Installed in a 19-inch rack

Maintenance mode Maintained from the front

Altitude 0–4000 m (When the altitude ranges from 2000 m to 4000 m, the
highest operating temperature decreases by 1°C for each additional
200 m.)

Ripple and noise ≤ 200 mV

IP rating IP40

Other requirements Indoor scenario:

● There should be no conductive dust, corrosive gas, or explosion
hazard.
● Dust, corrosive substances, pests, molds, and other indicators
should be controlled in accordance with Class 3.1 requirements in
ETSI EN 300 019-1-3 (V2.3.2 or a later version).
Outdoor scenario:
● There should be no conductive dust, corrosive gas, or explosion
hazard.
● Dust, corrosive substances, pests, molds, and other indicators
should be controlled in accordance with Class 4.1 requirements in
ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 (V2.2.1).

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3 Application

3.1 Application Scenario

The ESM provides backup power for a power system. It can be used alone or used
with lead-acid batteries to supply backup power.
Inside an ESM, the BMS monitors the temperature, current, and voltage, provides
protection against overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, short circuit,
overtemperature, and undertemperature, and reports the ESM running status and
alarm information through a communications port that supports both the CAN
and RS485 protocols.

Figure 3-1 Typical ESM application scenario

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3.2 Parallel Connection

ESMs can be connected in parallel to increase the backup time or power.

The backup power of a single ESM is 4.8 kW. The maximum power (P) of N ESMs
connected in parallel is calculated as follows: P = min (4.8 kW x N, 24 kW), 2 ≤ N
≤ 32.

Number of 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 32
Parallel ESMs

Maximum 9.6 14.4 19.2 24 24 24 24 24 ... 24

Power

3.3 Online Capacity Expansion

In ESM maintenance mode, the system capacity can be expanded online without
disconnecting the battery supply. In this way, the site will not break down in case
of a mains power failure during capacity expansion.

3.4 Application in Class B Environments with Direct

Ventilation
The ESM can be used in class A or B environments with direct ventilation but
cannot be used in class C or D environments without temperature control devices.
Air conditioner cabinets with high protection levels (IP55 or higher) are
recommended if ESMs are deployed in class C or D environments.

Environments subject to atmospheric corrosion can be classified into four

categories:

● Class A environment (controlled environment): indoor environment where the

ambient temperature and humidity are controlled (including rooms where
people live) and the relative humidity of air is controlled below 65%.

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● Class B environment (uncontrolled environment): indoor environment where

the ambient temperature and humidity are not controlled or outdoor
environments (with simple shielding measures) where the humidity can reach
100%.
● Class C environment (harsh environment): outdoor land environment (with
simple shielding measures) near seas or pollution sources. If a site is near a
sea, it is 0.5–3.7 km away from the sea. If a site is near a pollution source, it is
at most 3.7 km away from salt lakes, 3 km away from heavy pollution sources
such as smelteries, coal mines, and thermal power plants, 2 km away from
medium pollution sources such as chemical, rubber, and galvanization
industries, or 1 km away from light pollution sources such as packing houses,
tanneries, and boiler rooms.
● Class D environment (sea environment): outdoor land environment (with
simple shielding measures) at most 500 m away from the seashore or
environment on the sea.

3.5 Low-Temperature Application

● Low-temperature charge: The ESM does not support battery charging at a
temperature below 0°C. When the battery temperature is below 0°C, the ESM
will shut down the charging loop to disable charging.
When the ESM is used in an environment below 0°C, a heater needs to be
added in the cabinet, and batteries can be charged after the battery
temperature rises to 3°C or above.
● Low-temperature discharge: The ESM does not support battery discharging at
a temperature below –20°C. When the battery temperature is below –20°C,
the ESM will turn off the discharging loop to disable discharging.
When the ESM is used in an environment below –20°C, a heater needs to be
added in the cabinet, and batteries can discharge after the battery
temperature rises to –17°C or above.

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4 Transportation and Storage

4.1 Transportation Requirements

The product passes the certifications of the UN38.3 (UN38.3: Section 38.3 of the
sixth Revised Edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria) and SN/T 0370.2-2009 (Part 2: Performance
Test of the Rules for the Inspection of Packaging for Exporting Dangerous Goods).
This product belongs to class 9 dangerous goods.

The product can be delivered to the site directly and transported by land and
water. The packing case must be secured for transportation, compliant with
related national standards, and printed with marks such as anti-collision and
moisture prevention. Dispose of waste ESMs in strict accordance with local laws
and regulations.

Protect the packing case with the product from the following situations:

● Being dampened by rains, snows, or falling into water

● Falling or mechanical impact
● Being upside-down or tilted

4.2 Storage and Recharging

4.2.1 Storage Requirements

1. Place ESMs according to the signs on the packing case during storage. Do not
put ESMs upside down or sidelong.
2. Stack ESM packing cases by complying with the stacking requirements on the
external package.
3. The storage environment requirements are as follows:
– Ambient temperature: 0–40°C, recommended storage temperature: 20–
30°C
– Relative humidity: ≤ 95%

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– Dry and clean environment with proper ventilation

– Away from corrosive and organic substances (including gas)
– Away from direct sunlight
– At least 2 meters away from heat sources (such as a heating radiator)
4. The warehouse keeper should collect ESM storage information every month
and periodically report the ESM inventory information to the planning
department. The ESMs that have been stored longer than specified duration
should be recharged in a timely manner.
5. Regional offices or organizations should not store ESMs or communication
equipment configured with ESMs. Prior approval should be obtained for any
requirements on ESM storage.
6. ESMs should be delivered based on the "first in, first out" rule.
7. Install ESMs in a dry, clean, and ventilated environment that is free from
sources of strong infrared radiation, organic solvents, and corrosive gases. Do
not expose the ESMs to sunlight or water and keep them far away from
sources of ignition.

4.2.2 Conditions for Judging Overdue Storage

It is recommended that the ESM not be stored for a long period. It should be used
soon after being deployed onsite.

Table 4-1 Storage requirements

Required Actual Storage Recharge Remarks
Storage Temperature Interval
Temperature

0°C–40°C 0°C ≤ T ≤ 30°C 12 months Within the recharge interval: Use the
ESM as soon as possible.
30°C < T ≤ 40°C 8 months
Reaching the time for recharge:
Recharge the ESMs.
The total storage duration should not
exceed the warranty period.

NOTE

1. If ESMs have been stored overdue, promptly report the event to the department leader.
2. Dispose of bulging ESMs irrespective of how long they have been stored.
3. The storage duration (t) starts from the latest charge time marked on the ESM packing
case. The latest charge time is updated after every charge.
4. If an ESM is qualified after charge, mark the latest charge time and the next recharge
time on the ESM packing case. The next recharge time is 8 months (stored above 30°C)
or 12 months (stored below 30°C) later than the latest charge time. The total storage
duration should not exceed the warranty period.

4.2.3 Storage with Low SOC (≤ 5%)

ESMs have static power consumption and self-discharge loss after power-off. In
actual application scenarios, avoid storing an ESM with low SOC (≤ 5%). If storing

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an ESM with low SOC is unavoidable, limit the storage duration to 30 days at 25°C
or 15 days at 45°C. Promptly recharge the ESM after the storage. Otherwise, the
ESM may be damaged and scrapped due to overdischarge.

The following situations may cause storage of ESMs in discharge state:

1. After the site power supply is disconnected due to a mains outage, the power
supply is not recovered for a long time because the faults (such as cable
faults) cannot be rectified in a timely manner.
2. After installation and commissioning are complete, the mains power is
switched off directly without powering off the ESM. The ESM enters the low
power mode only after being completely discharged, and the interval for
onsite acceptance check is long.
3. Other reasons that prevent the ESM from entering the low power mode
normally.

4.2.4 Operations Before Recharge

● Check the ESM appearance.
● Dispose of bulging ESMs.
● Dispose of damaged or misshapen ESMs.
● Dispose of leaking ESMs.
● Polish ESM terminals using sandpaper if they are corroded.

4.2.5 Recharge Solution

Recharge the ESMs that pass the test using either of the following solutions based
on site requirements.

Recharge ESMs using a power system

1. Identify the ESMs qualified for recharge.
2. Install the ESMs and connect cables.For details, see 5 Installation and
Commissioning.
3. Use the power system to recharge the ESMs.

Table 4-2 Recharge parameter settings

Recharge Setting
Parameter

Charge voltage 53.5 V

Charge current Use the default charge current limit coefficient. The maximum charge current is
100 A.

Termination The charge duration is greater than 10 minutes and the charge current is less
condition than 0.02C, or the ESM is protected.

4. Check whether the lithium battery is charged properly.

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Table 4-3 Recharge qualification standards

Required Recharge End Voltage Required Voltage After Open-Circuit for 8

Hours

≥ 51 V ≥ 48 V

NOTE

1. For the ESM that is qualified after recharge, hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF
button for at least 5s and less than 15s. Wait until all indicators on the front panel
turn off and then remove the cables. Place the ESM in the original packing case.
Mark the latest charge time and the next recharge time (the next recharge time is
8 months if stored above 30°C or 12 months if stored below 30°C later than the
latest charge time) on the packing case. Packed ESMs should be used as soon as
possible.
2. If the ESM is not qualified after recharge, recharge it again. If the ESM is still not
qualified, dispose of it.
5. Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for at least 5s and less than 15s,
wait until all indicators on the front panel turn off, remove cables from it, and
place the ESM in the original packing case. Modify the latest charge time and
the next recharge time marked on the original packing case.

Recharge ESMs using a 48 V DC regulated power.

1. Connect the positive and negative poles of an ESM to the output positive and
negative terminals on the DC regulated power supply respectively.

Figure 4-1 Connecting cables between the ESM and the DC regulated power
supply

2. Set charge parameters for the DC regulated power supply.

Table 4-4 Recharge parameter settings

Recharge Setting
Parameter

Charge voltage 53.5 V

Charge current Use the default charge current limit coefficient. The maximum charge current is
100 A.

Termination The charge duration is greater than 10 minutes and the charge current is less
condition than 0.02C, or the ESM is protected.

3. Check whether the lithium battery is charged properly.

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Table 4-5 Recharge qualification standards

Required Recharge End Voltage Required Voltage After Open-Circuit for 8
Hours

≥ 51 V ≥ 48 V

NOTE

1. For the ESM that is qualified after recharge, hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF
button for at least 5s and less than 15s. Wait until all indicators on the front panel
turn off and then remove the cables. Place the ESM in the original packing case.
Mark the latest charge time and the next recharge time (the next recharge time is
8 months if stored above 30°C or 12 months if stored below 30°C later than the
latest charge time) on the packing case. Packed ESMs should be used as soon as
possible.
2. If the ESM is not qualified after recharge, recharge it again. If the ESM is still not
qualified, dispose of it.
4. Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for at least 5s and less than 15s,
wait until all indicators on the front panel turn off, remove cables from it, and
place the ESM in the original packing case. Modify the latest charge time and
the next recharge time marked on the original packing case.

CAUTION

● ESMs can be activated through power cables.

● Do not perform operations with power on when connecting the recharge
cables.

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5 Installation and Commissioning

Prerequisites
It is recommended that ESMs are from the same manufacturer, of the same
model, and in the same batch.
Comply with regulations and warnings issued by the ESM manufacturer.
Before installing ESMs, ensure that the battery circuit breakers in the power
system are OFF or that the battery fuses are removed.

DANGER

● Smoking and sparks are prohibited near ESMs.

● When moving an ESM, hold the battery handle instead of battery terminals,
bolts, or cables. Otherwise, battery components may be damaged.
● Use installation tools with insulated handles. Otherwise, the ESMs may burn
out and injury may be caused.
● Before handling ESMs, wear goggles, rubber gloves, and protective clothes.
Remove any conductive objects, such as watches, bracelets, bangles, and rings.
● Do not use metal to simultaneously touch two or more terminals of the ESM or
simultaneously touch a terminal of the ESM and a grounded object (for
example, the ESM cabinet). Otherwise, short circuits will occur, which may
produce sparks.
● The power system or battery system site should be equipped with qualified fire
extinguishing facilities, such as fire extinguishing sands and powder fire
extinguishers.
● Do not place installation tools on the ESM when installing the ESM. After the
installation, do not place foreign matter on or around the ESM.
● Segregate the installation place, arrange dedicated guardians, and place
warning signs of "danger" and "high voltage" above the ESM and separators.
● Wear anti-high-voltage clothes (including gloves and shoes) according to the
high voltage safety requirements, and wear ESD gloves and wrist straps.
● Use dedicated insulation tools. Metal tools such as torque wrenches must be
insulated before they are used.

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NOTICE

Check whether the package is damaged before installation. If yes, inform the
carrier and manufacturer immediately.
Before installation, unpack and check the equipment according to the packing list.

5.1 Preparing Tools

Required tools and materials are available.
● Use insulated tools. Tools in the following figure are for reference only.
● After installing power terminals, periodically check whether they are
tightened, and whether rust, corrosion, or other foreign objects exist. If
necessary, clean the terminals and tighten the bolts. If the battery bolts are
loosely connected, the connection voltage drop may be too high, or the
battery may be burnt when the current is large.

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5.2 Installing an ESM

Procedure
Step 1 Install and check according to the installation guide. If there are no floating nuts
on both sides of the rack, install the floating nuts delivered with the cabinet.
Step 2 Push an ESM into the cabinet and secure it.

Figure 5-1 Installing an ESM

NOTICE

● The ESM-48100B1 weighs about 44 kg. Check the load-bearing capacity of the
rack tray before installation.
● The depth of an ESM-48100B1 is 396 mm. Check the rack depth before
installation.
● The ESM can be installed in a 19-inch rack with guide rails and a tray. Check
whether the load bearing capacity of the guide rails and tray meets the
requirements. This section uses guide rails as an example.
● It is recommended that ESM be installed from the bottom to the top. If a third-
party cabinet is deployed, reserve 4 U space for each battery, It is not supported
to stack ESMs or makean ESM land on its back panel. If a Huawei cabinet is
deployed, refer to the installation guide of the cabinet to install batteries.

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Figure 5-2 Correct ESM installation

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5.3 Cable Connections (Huawei Power System)

Prerequisites
The ESMs have been correctly installed.
The protective gloves, socket wrench, and cabinet door key are available.

Procedure
Step 1 Wear protective gloves.
Step 2 Install the ESM ground cable.

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Figure 5-3 Installing the ESM ground cable

(1) Ground bar

Step 3 Install the ESM communications cables.

NOTE

After the ESM communications cables are installed, connect a build-out resistor to the
COM_OUT port of the last ESM.

Figure 5-4 Installing ESM communications cables (method 1)

Figure 5-5 Installing ESM communications cables (method 2)

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Step 4 Install the PWR activation cables of the ESM.

CAUTION

Activation cables are required for Huawei power systems (except the 57 V power
system). Perform the following steps to install the activation cables.

1. Locate the ESM activation cables and cable terminals in the fitting bag.
2. Install the activation cables at the terminals.
3. Connect one end of the activation cables to the PWR ports of the ESMs.
4. Connect the other end of the activation cables to a load route (BLVD route is
recommended, and the recommended circuit breaker capacity to which the
activation cables are connected ranges from 6 A to 32 A) and the
corresponding RTN+ busbar in the power system.

Figure 5-6 Installing the PWR activation cables of the ESM

Step 5 Prepare power cable OT terminals for the ESMs.

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Figure 5-7 Preparing an OT terminal

(1) Cable (2) OT terminal (3) Heat-shrink tubing

(4) Hydraulic pliers (5) Heat gun

Step 6 Install negative and positive power cables for the ESMs.

CAUTION

● When installing an ESM power cable, ensure that the protruding part of the OT
terminal on the cable faces outwards.
● Do not connect two or more cables to the positive or negative power port of
the ESMs in parallel.

Figure 5-8 Installing ESM power cables

Figure 5-9 Installing negative and positive power cables for the ESM

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Step 7 Remove the protective gloves and pack up all tools.

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5.4 Cable Connections (Third-Party Power System)

Prerequisites
The ESMs have been correctly installed.
The protective gloves, socket wrench, and cabinet door key are available.

Procedure
Step 1 Wear protective gloves.
Step 2 Install a ground cable for the ESM.

Figure 5-10 Installing the ESM ground cable

(1) Ground bar

Step 3 Install ESM communications cables.

NOTE

After the ESM communications cable is installed, connect a build-out resistor to the
COM_OUT port of the last ESM.

Figure 5-11 Installing an ESM communications cable

Step 4 Install dry contact alarm cables between the ESM and the third-party power
system.

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Figure 5-12 Installing dry contact alarm cables between the ESM and the third-
party power system

Step 5 Prepare power cable OT terminals for the ESM.

Figure 5-13 Preparing an OT terminal

(1) Cable (2) OT terminal (3) Heat-shrink tubing

(4) Hydraulic pliers (5) Heat gun

Step 6 Install negative and positive power cables for the ESM.

CAUTION

● When installing a power cable to the ESM, ensure that the protruding part of
the OT terminal on the cable faces outwards.
● Do not connect two or more cables to the positive or negative power port of
the ESM in parallel.

Figure 5-14 Correct and incorrect ESM power cable connection

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Figure 5-15 Installing negative and positive power cables for the ESM

Step 7 Remove the protective gloves and pack up all tools.

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5.5 Power-On Commissioning

NOTICE

● Performing the power-on procedure provided in this section may result in

power failure or alarms. Inform the alarm center before and after the
procedure.
● The power-on procedure involves various technologies and should be
performed by trained personnel according to the power-on instructions.
● During operations, stand on dry insulating material and do not wear any
conductors such as necklaces or watches. Use insulated tools during power-on.
● Do not establish contact between electrical points that have different voltages.
● When you are performing operations and do not want others to operate, attach
the label "Currently being serviced. Do not switch on." to the power distribution
equipment.
● During the power-on procedure, shut down the system immediately if any fault
is detected. Rectify the fault and proceed with the procedure.

5.5.1 Connecting the ESM Supply and Setting Parameters

(Huawei Power System)

Connecting the Lithium Battery Supply

Step 1 Switch on the battery circuit breakers and the circuit breaker connected to
activation cables in the power system.

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NOTICE

If the Huawei power monitoring module is connected to the ESM for the first
time, the monitoring module will restart automatically because battery
management parameters need to be switched to the ESM.

Step 2 When multiple ESMs connected in parallel are powered on, observe the RUN
indicator on each ESM panel. Communication is normal if the indicator is steady
on and is not established if it blinks fast. Check the communications cables
between ESMs and rectify the fault.

Step 3 When the ESMs are communicating with the monitoring module, check whether
the communication is normal. If the RUN indicator on an ESM is steady on, the
ESM communicates properly with the monitoring module. If the indicator blinks
fast, the communication is interrupted. In this case, check that the
communications cable is properly connected.

Step 4 Observe the ESM for 15 minutes. Ensure that it is working properly (the ALM
indicator is off and the RUN indicator is steady on).

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Setting Parameters

NOTICE

● Set parameters as follows for the ESMs running in a power system.

● A Huawei power system automatically identifies ESMs and sets battery
parameters. There is no need to set the parameters onsite. To check the ESM
running status or change the charge current limit coefficient, log in to the
WebUI or LCD of the Huawei power system.
● Contact technical support to obtain the version mapping between the ESM
software and the Huawei power system monitoring tool or local maintenance
tool.

LCD

Table 5-1 Setting ESM parameters

Main Menu Second- Third-Level Fourth- Setting Value

Level Menu Level Range
Menu Menu

Parameters Battery Basic Charge Set based on the site 0.05C10~1.

Settings Parameters Limit Coef requirements 0C10

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WebUI
Step 1 Remove the cable connected to the FE port on the SMU. Use a network cable to
connect the network port on the PC to the FE port on the SMU.
Step 2 Configure the PC IP address and the SMU IP address in the same network
segment.
For example, if the SMU has an IP address of 192.168.0.10, a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0, and a default gateway of 192.168.0.1, set the IP address to
192.168.0.11, subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and default gateway to 192.168.0.1
on the PC.

NOTE

● The default IP address of the SMU is 192.168.0.10, the default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0, and the default gateway is 192.168.0.1.
● If the default IP address has been changed, you can view the new IP address on the
NetEco.

Step 3 Set the PC IP address in the same network segment as the SMU IP address, enter
https://local IP address of the SMU (for example, https://192.168.0.10) in the
address box of Internet Explorer, and press Enter. The login page is displayed.

Figure 5-16 Login page

Step 4 On the login page, enter the preset user name admin and preset password
Changeme, set the language, and click Log In.
Step 5 Choose Monitoring > DC Power > Lithium Battery Group > Running Parameter
> Charge Parameters to modify the charge current limit coefficient. The value
range is 0.05C10–1.0C10.

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Figure 5-17 Setting the charge current limit coefficient

Step 6 Choose Monitoring > DC Power > Lithium Battery Group > Running
Information to view the ESM running status information.

Figure 5-18 Viewing the ESM status

Step 7 After the commissioning is complete, reconnect the cable removed in Step 1.

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5.5.2 Connecting the ESM Supply and Setting Parameters

(Third-Party Power System)
Connecting the Lithium Battery Supply
Step 1 Switch on the ESM circuit breakers.
Step 2 Check whether the ESMs are activated. If the RUN indicator on an ESM is on, the
ESM is activated. If it is off, the ESM is not activated. In this case, check that the
cables are properly connected.
Step 3 Observe the ESMs for 15 minutes. The ESMs are running properly if the alarm
indicators are off.
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Setting Parameters

NOTICE

The default charge current limit of the ESM is 0.15C. If the ESM is used in a third-
party power system and needs to be charged at another rate, you can change the
default charge current limit using the Maintenance Tool.

Table 5-2 Setting parameters

No. Parameter Standard Value Value for Enabling the
Intelligent Displacement Lock
Antitheft Function

1 Capacity N (ESM quantity) x 100 Ah N (ESM quantity) x 97 Ah

2 Charge current 0.15C10 0.15C10

limiting
coefficient

3 Equalized charge 53.5 V 53.5 V

voltage

4 Float charge 53.4 V 53.4 V

voltage

5 LLVD disconnect 47 V 47.6 V

voltage

6 BLVD disconnect 44 V 46 V
voltage

5.6 Acceptance Criteria

Install and verify ESMs to ensure that they work properly.

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No. Item Acceptance Criteria

1 Indicator The indicator status is normal (the RUN indicator is steady on and no
status indicator is red).

2 Working You are advised to simulate a mains outage and recovery. The working
status status of the ESM is normal in the simulated condition.

3 Current The ESM current is normal. According to system settings, the current
deviation is within ±2 A.

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6 ESM Antitheft Function

6.1 Activating the ESM Electronic Lock

NetEco WebUI
NOTE

● The ESM electronic lock is applicable when a Huawei power system is used and the
required NMS license is purchased.
● This document uses iMaster NetEco V600R021C10 as an example.

Step 1 Log in to the NetEco.

Figure 6-1 NetEco WebUI

Step 2 On the NetEco WebUI, choose Topic > Battery Management.

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Figure 6-2 NetEco WebUI

Step 3 On the NetEco WebUI, choose iLock > Site Name > Set iLock Parameters.

Figure 6-3 NetEco WebUI

Step 4 On the NetEco WebUI, set iLock Enable to Enable.

Figure 6-4 NetEco WebUI

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SMU WebUI
Step 1 Log in to Huawei SMU WebUI.

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Figure 6-5 WebUI

Step 2 Choose Monitoring > Lithium Battery Group > Running Parameter > iLock
Enabled > Enabled, and click Submit.

Figure 6-6 WebUI

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LCD

Table 6-1 Enabling electronic lock (LCD)

First-Level Second-Level Third-Level Fourth-Level Default Value
Menu Menu Menu Menu Value Range

Parameters Li Battery # Basic iLock Enable Lock Lock

Settings ● This Parameters NOTE Disable Enable,
parameter is This parameter is Lock
available available only Disable
when the battery
when the antitheft function
battery model is supported.
is ESM-A,
ESU-A, or
ESM-BX.
● The default
battery
parameters
vary
depending on
the battery
model or
battery
capacity.

6.2 Deactivating the ESM Electronic Lock

● The ESM electronic lock applies only to Huawei power systems.
● Before NetEco replacement or SMU software R-version upgrade, deactivate
the electronic lock of the ESM.
● You need to deactivate the electronic lock if an ESM with the license activated
will be connected to another site.

NetEco WebUI
Step 1 Log in to the NetEco WebUI and choose System > License Management.

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Figure 6-7 NetEco WebUI

Step 2 Select the ESM and click Manual Allocate.

Figure 6-8 NetEco WebUI

Step 3 Select the ESM and click Deactivate.

NOTE

After deactivation, the ESM status is displayed as Inactive.

Figure 6-9 NetEco WebUI

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6.3 Intelligent Displacement Lock and IoT Module

Carrier Users
For more information about the intelligent displacement lock and IoT module, see
Intelligent Displacement Lock and IoT Module V300R008C10 Installation Guide at
https://support.huawei.com.

Enterprise Users
For more information about the intelligent displacement lock and IoT module, see
Intelligent Displacement Lock and IoT Module V300R008C10 Installation Guide at
https://support.huawei.com/enterprise.

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7 Maintenance Guide

DANGER

● Do not smoke or use an open flame around batteries.

● Do not use wet cloth to clean exposed copper bars or other conductive parts.
● Do not use any organic solvent to clean batteries.

WARNING

Do not maintain batteries with power on. To power off batteries before
performing operations such as checking and tightening screws and measuring the
impedance of battery modules, inform the customer of the risks and take
preventive measures or evaluate the risks.

CAUTION

● When moving batteries, handle batteries gently, and pay attention to personal
safety.
● Use insulated tools during installation and maintenance.
● Keep the battery switch off when installing or maintaining the batteries.
● Before installing and maintaining the battery modules, remove the BCU, and
reinstall the BCU after the installation or maintenance is complete.
● After batteries are discharged, charge the batteries in time to avoid affecting
their service life.

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NOTICE

● Before performing operations, read through the user manual and pay attention
to safety precautions. Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform
maintenance operations.
● The ESM software can be upgraded only when the AC input power is normal.

7.1 Maintenance Method

Table 7-1 Maintenance method
Maintenance Maintenance Method
Object

ESM Query the ESM running status based on the ESM indicator. For details, see
Table4 LED indicator description.

Monitoring (LCD) 1. Check the ESM running status on the LCD of the Huawei power
monitoring module (SMU02B or SMU02C). LCD menu path: Main Menu >
Running Information > Lithium Battery > Lithium Battery Group
2. Check for active ESM fault alarms. LCD menu path: Main Menu > Active
Alarm. If a fault alarm is generated, see Troubleshooting.

Monitoring 1. Check the ESM running status on the WebUI of the Huawei power
(WebUI) monitoring module (SMU02B or SMU02C). WebUI menu path: Monitoring
> DC Power > Lithium Battery Group > Running Information

2. Check for active ESM fault alarms. WebUI menu path: Home > Active
Alarm. If a fault alarm is generated, see Troubleshooting.

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Maintenance Maintenance Method

Object

Network 1. Check the ESM running status on the Huawei power system network
management management system NetEco (iMaster NetEco V600R021C10 or later).
system NetEco menu path: Monitor > Site Name > Lithium Battery Group >
DETAILS

2. Check for active ESM fault alarms. NetEco menu path: Monitor > Site
Name > Lithium Battery Group > ALARMS. If a fault alarm is generated,
see Troubleshooting.

7.2 Replacing an ESM

Prerequisites
● The protective gloves, Phillips screwdriver, and socket wrench are available.
● You have confirmed the model of the ESM to be replaced and a new ESM is
available.
● You are authorized to enter the site with the key.
● (Optional) The intelligent displacement lock function has been disabled. For
details, visit https://support.huawei.com and see Intelligent Displacement
Lock and IoT Module V300R008C10 Installation Guide.

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Replacement Requirements

NOTICE

To keep power continuity during ESM replacement, ensure that other power
sources, such as the mains, diesel generator, or a third-party DC power source,
provide continuous power supply.

Conditions for the ESM to enter and exit the maintenance mode:

1. If the intelligent displacement lock antitheft function is disabled, hold down

the MANUAL ON/OFF button for at least 15s to enter the maintenance mode.
2. Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for at least 15s to exit the
maintenance mode.

Before replacing an ESM in an actual maintenance scenario, hold down the

MANUAL ON/OFF button for the ESM to power off. After the ESM is replaced,
hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button on the new ESM to exit the maintenance
mode.

Removing an Old ESM

Step 1 Wear protective gloves.

Step 2 Switch the BAT– battery circuit breaker in the power system to OFF or remove the
battery fuse.

Step 3 Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for 15s to enter the maintenance mode
(In maintenance mode, all indicators blink fast, the ESM is activated, but it will
not be charged or discharged).

Step 4 Disconnect the cables from the old ESM. Insulate each cable and label them
immediately.

Step 5 Loosen the screws on the panel and remove the ESM.

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Installing an New ESM

Step 1 Install the new ESM and tighten the screws.

Step 2 Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for 15s for the battery to enter the
maintenance mode. In this mode, all indicators blink, the battery board is
activated, but the battery is not charged or discharged.

Step 3 Connect the cables to the new ESM based on the cable labels.

Step 4 Switch the BAT– battery circuit breaker in the power system to ON or reinstall the
battery fuse using a fuse extracting unit.

Step 5 Hold down the MANUAL ON/OFF button for 15s for the battery to exit the
maintenance mode. The battery is automatically activated and connects to the
power system.

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Step 6 Remove the protective gloves and pack up all tools.

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Follow-up Procedure
● Put the removed component into the ESD box or bag and then place the ESD
box or bag into the carton box with foams or the packing case of the new
component.
● Fill in the fault card with the information about the removed component.
● Contact your local office to handle the faulty component.

7.3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Fault Type Fault Generation Possible Causes Troubleshooting
Condition

BMS fault 1. The cell voltage 1. The welding point for Replace the ESM.
sampling circuit is cell voltage sampling
faulty. is loose or
2. The cell temperature disconnected.
sampling circuit is 2. The voltage sampling
faulty. terminal is
disconnected.
3. The fuse in the
voltage sampling
circuit is blown.
4. The cell temperature
sensor has failed.

Cell fault The cell voltage is low or 1. Due to large self- Replace the ESM.
unbalanced. discharge, the cell
overdischarges to
below 2.0 V after
long-term storage.
2. The cell is damaged
by external factors,
and short circuits,
pinpricks, or crushing
occurs.

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Fault Type Fault Generation Possible Causes Troubleshooting

Condition

Overvoltage 1. The busbar voltage is 1. The busbar input If the ESM cannot be
protection greater than 59.4 V in voltage exceeds the recovered due to
charging state. normal value. protection against
2. The maximum cell 2. Cells are not abnormality, contact
voltage is greater than consistent. The local engineers to
3.9 V. capacity of some cells rectify the fault.
3. The ESM voltage is deteriorates too fast
greater than 55 V. or the internal
resistance of some
cells is too high.

Undervoltage 1. The ESM voltage is 1. The mains power

protection less than 44 V. failure has lasted for a
2. The minimum cell long time.
voltage is less than 2.5 2. Cells are not
V. consistent. The
capacity of some cells
deteriorates too fast
or the internal
resistance of some
cells is too high.

Charge high The highest cell 1. The ESM ambient

temperature temperature is greater temperature is too
protection than 60°C. high.

Discharge high The highest cell 2. There are abnormal

temperature temperature is greater heat sources around
protection than 65°C. the ESM.

Charge low The lowest cell 1. The ESM ambient

temperature temperature is less than temperature is too
protection 0°C. low.

Discharge low The lowest cell 2. The heater fails to

temperature temperature is less than work.
protection –20°C.

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A Warranty Rules

● The Company shall not be liable for any damage to ESMs due to force
majeure (such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, mudslides, lightning strikes,
fires, and wars).
● The Company shall not be liable for any damage to ESMs caused by the
following reasons:
– The operating temperature requirements are not met, the power grid
condition is poor, power outages frequently occur, the site capacity is
expanded, or lithium batteries cannot be fully charged for a long time.
– The lithium battery is damaged, broken, or leaks due to improper
operations or incorrect connection.
– The customer does not recharge the batteries in time and the batteries
are stored longer than the storage term, which causes capacity loss or
irreversible damage to the batteries.
– After the batteries are installed and connected to the system, the
customer does not power on the batteries in time, which causes the
batteries to be overdischarged and thus causes damage to the batteries.
– Damage is caused to batteries because they are not accepted in time due
to customer reasons.
– Damage is caused to batteries because the battery operating
environment or external power parameters do not meet environment
requirements. Examples include operating temperature beyond the
specified range, frequent power grid failures, frequent overdischarge due
to improper maintenance, and long-time low battery capacity due to
capacity expansion.
– The customer changes the ESM use scenarios without notifying the
Company.
– Damage is caused by customers or third parties to batteries, for example,
customers replace or reinstall the ESMs without notifying the Company.
– The customer does not correctly set ESM operating parameters including
but not limited to ESM capacity, number of ESMs, equalized charge
voltage, float charge voltage, charge current limit, and disconnection
voltage.

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– The customer does not maintain ESMs based on the operation guide for
the required devices onsite. For example, the customer does not
periodically check whether battery terminal screws are tightened.
– The customer connects extra loads to ESMs.
– The customer uses ESMs with other lithium batteries, causing
acceleration of capacity decrease. For example, the customer uses ESMs
together with lithium batteries of other vendors, with lithium batteries of
different rated capacity, or old and new batteries are mixed.
– ESMs are stolen.
– ESMs whose warranty period expires.

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B Acronyms and Abbreviations

B
BMS battery management system

E
ESM energy storage module

L
LUI LCD user interface

S
SOC state of charge

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