AccESS Installation Manual

Table Of Contents

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4.0 – Installation & Wiring

This section covers how to install the PHI 3.8 Batteries within the AccESS unit, torque values,

communications and network preparation and how to wire the AccESS unit. It also provides guidance on

how to install optional AccESS unit components/accessories.

4.1 – Basic System Configuration Concepts

Safe and reliable installation requires trained and certified technicians. The following discussion is a basic

primer. Due to the variety of systems and components in the field, all possible scenarios are not covered. This

is not the purpose of this section of the manual. Refer to professional installers regarding your system and its

components and specifications. We encourage you or your installer to contact us with any specific questions

for technical support. We are committed to working with you and your installation team to achieve a safe,

reliable storage system that will provide years of maintenance free service.

4.2 – PHI 3.8 Battery Installation within the AccESS

After mounting the AccESS unit on concrete, place either 3 or 4 PHI 3.8 Batteries in the bottom of the

cabinet. Connect the Polar Cable that is pre-wired into the Mini PDP to the positive and negative terminals

of each PHI 3.8 Battery per the torque values outlined in the PHI Battery Installation Manual. Leave the

PHI 3.8 Batteries in the “OFF” position until the basic functional test.

CAUTION: Adhere to all battery installation instructions as outlined in the PHI Battery

Installation Manual; this manual does not substitute the PHI Battery Installation Manual.

CAUTION: PHI 3.8 Batteries must be fully charged before commissioning the AccESS unit.

Failure to do so will Void the Warranty.

4.4 – Communications and Network Preparation

Communication and Monitoring is available via the Optional Schneider Electric Conext Gateway (XW Pro)

or ComBox (XW+) and the internet services available at the installation site.

A cellular Modem can be used to add range for far remote data monitoring.

Gateway or ComBox Configuration will enable:

• Viewing of all Xanbus Connected Devices: AGS, SCP, XW, MPPT

• Receipt of Email Energy Reports

• Receipt of Email Device Alerts

• Remote Monitoring, Control and Configuration via Modbus

• View Status and Updates via Android Tablet Interface

For Gateway or ComBox configuration, please see the provided documentation or download the latest

updates from Schneider Electric’s website.

Gateway downloads are available here: https://solar.schneider-electric.com/product/conext-gateway/

ComBox downloads are available here: https://solar.schneider-electric.com/product/conext-combox/.