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Sonnenschein SOLAR, SOLAR BLOCK, A600 SOLAR

56029045 Operating Instruction
Stationary valve-regulated lead-acid batteries
Nominal data
• Nominal voltage UN : 2.0 V x number of cells
• Nominal capacity CN = C100 or C120 : 100 h or 120 h discharge (see type plate on cells/blocks and technical data in these instructions)
• Nominal discharge current IN = I100 or I120 : I100 = C100 / 100 h or I120 = C120 / 120 h
• Final discharge voltage Uf : see technical data in these instructions
• Nominal temperature TN : 20° C
Battery type : Number of cells/blocks
Assembly by: GNB order no.: date:
Commissioned by: date:
Security signs attached by: date:

• Observe these Instructions and keep them located near the battery for future 2.1 Discharge
reference. Discharge must not be continued below the vol-
• Work on the battery should be carried out by qualified personnel only. tage recommended for the discharge time.
• Do not smoke. Deeper discharges must not be carried out
• Do not use any naked flame or other sources of ignition. unless specifically agreed with the manufacturer.
Risk of explosion and fire. Recharge immediately following complete or
partial discharge.
• While working on batteries wear protective eye-glasses and clothing.
• Observe the accident prevention rules as well as EN 50272-2, 2.2 Charging
EN 50110-1. All charging must be carried out acc. to DIN
41773 (IU-characteristic).
• Any acid splashes on the skin or in the eyes must be flushed with plenty of
clean water immediately. Then seek for medical assistance. Spillages on Recommended charge voltages for cyclical
clothing should be rinsed out with water! application: See fig. 1 and item 2.8.
• Warning: Risk of fire, explosion or burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C, or
According to the charging equipment, specifica-
incinerate. Avoid short circuits.
tion and characteristics alternating currents flow
• Avoid electrostatic charges and discharges/sparks!
through the battery superimposing onto the
• Electrolyte is very corrosive. In normal working conditions the contact with the direct current during charge operation.
electolyte is impossible. If the cell/block container is damaged do not touch Alternating currents and the reaction from the
the exposed electrolyte because it is corrosive. loads may lead to an additional temperature
increase of the battery, and strain the electrodes
• Blocks/cells are very heavy! Make sure they are installed securely! Only use with possible damages (see 2.5), which can
suitable means of transport! shorten the battery life.
• Block/cell containers are sensitive to mechanical damage.
• Handle with care! 2.3 Maintaining the full charge (float charge)
• Do not lift or pull up blocks/cells on the poles. Devices complying with the stipulations under
DIN 41773 must be used. They are to be set so
• Caution! Metal parts of the battery are always alive, therefore do not place that the average cell voltage is as follows
items or tools on the battery. (within temperature range 15 to 35° C):

• Keep children away from batteries. SOLAR, SOLAR BLOCK: 2.30 Vpc ± 1%
A600 SOLAR: 2.25 Vpc ± 1%
Non-compliance with operating instructions, installations or repairs made with other than 2.4 Equalizing charge
original accessories and spare parts or with accessories and spare parts not recommended Because it is possible to exceed the permitted
by the battery manufacturer or repairs made without authorization (e. g. opening of valves) load voltages, appropriate measures must be
render the warranty void. taken, e.g. switch off the load. Equalizing char-
Spent batteries have to be collected and recycled separately from normal household ges are required after deep discharges and/or
wastes (EWC 160601). The handling of spent batteries is described in the EU Battery inadequate charges. They can be carried out as
Pb Directive (2006/66/EC) and their national transitions (UK: HS Regulation 1994 No. 232, follows: Up to 48 hours at max. 2.40 Vpc and
Ireland: Statory Instrument No. 73/2000). Contact your supplier to agree upon the with unlimited current. The cell/block temperature
recollection and recycling of your spent batteries or contact a local and authorized must never exceed 45° C. If it does, stop char-
Waste Management Company. ging or revert to float charge to allow the tempe-
rature to drop.
Stationary valve regulated lead acid batteries do Control of insulation resistance:
not require topping-up water. Pressure valves New batteries: > 1M Ω For system voltages ≥ 48 V every one to three
are used for sealing and can not be opened with- Used batteries: > 100 Ω/Volt. months:
out destruction. Method 1: IUI
Connect the battery with the correct polarity to I-phase = up to voltage acc. to fig.1 at 20° C
1. Start Up the charger (pos. pole to pos. terminal). The U-phase = until switching at a current of
Check all cells/blocks for mechanical damage, charger must not be switched on during this pro- 1.2 A/100 Ah to the second
correct polarity and firmly seated connectors. cess, and the load must not be connected. I-phase
Apply the following torques for screw connec- Switch on charger and start charging following I-phase = 1.2 A/100 Ah for 4 hours
tors: item 2.2.
Method 2: IUI pulse
I-phase = up to voltage acc. to fig. 1 at 20° C
G5 G6 A M8 2. Operation U-phase = until switching at a current of
For the installation and operation of stationary 1.2 A/100 Ah to the second
5 ± 1 Nm 6 ± 1 Nm 8 ± 1 Nm 20 ± 1 Nm batteries EN 50 272-2 is mandatory. I-phase (pulsed)
I-phase = charging of 2 A/100 Ah for 4-6
Rubber covers shall be fitted to both ends of the Battery installation should be made such that hours where the pulses are 15
connector cables (pole covers) before installa- temperature differences between individual cells/ min. 2 A/100 Ah and 15 min.
tion. blocks do not exceed 3 degrees Celsius (Kelvin). 0 A/100 Ah.
 your agent.

6. Storage and taking out of operation

To store or decommission cells/blocks for a
longer Period of time they should be fully
charged and stored in a dry and cold but frost-
free room, away from direct sun light. To avoid
damage the following charging methods can be
chosen:
1. Maximum storage time is 17 months at
≤ 20° C. Equalizing charges will be required
at higher temperatures, for instance, after
8.5 months at 30° C.
2. Float charging as detailed in 2.3.

7. Transport
Cells/block batteries must be transported in an
upright position. Batteries without any visible
damage are not defined as dangerous goods
under the regulations for transport of dangerous
goods by road (ADR) or by railway (RID). They
must be protected against short circuits, slip-
ping, upsetting or damaging. Cells/block batteries
may be suitable stacked and secured on pallets
(ADR and RID, special provision 598). It is prohi-
bited to staple pallets.
No dangerous traces of acid shall be found on
the exteriors of the packing unit.
Cells/block batteries whose containers leak or
are damaged must be packed and transported
as class 8 dangerous goods under UN no. 2794.
Fig. 1: Charge voltage vs. temperature for solar mode. Charge modes: In case of air transport, batteries which are part
1) With switch regulator (two-step controller): Charge on curve B (max. charge voltage) of any equipment must be disconnected at their
for max. 2 hrs per day, then switch over to continuous charge – Curve C terminals, and the terminals must be protected
2) Standard charge (without switching) – Curve A against short-circuits. This is in order to avoid
3) Boost charge (Equalizing charge with external generator): Charge on curve B for max. the risk of any incidents like fire etc.
5 hrs per month, then switch over to curve C.

2.5 Alternating currents float charge voltage by values more than speci-
When recharging acc. to fig.1 the actual value of fied in the following table or if the surface tem-
the alternating current is occasionally permitted perature difference between blocks/cells
to reach 10 A (RMS)/ 100 Ah C10-capacity. In a exceeds 5 K, the service agent should be
fully charged state during float charge the actual contacted.
value of the alternating current must not exceed
5 A (RMS)/ 100 Ah C10-capacity. In addition, annual measurements and recor-
ding:
2.6 Charging currents – Voltage of all blocks/cells
The charging current should range between 10 A – Surface temperature of all blocks/cells
to 35 A / 100Ah C10-capacity (guide values). – Battery-room temperature
35 A/100 Ah C10-capacity must not be exceeded
in cyclical operation.
Type Upper value Lower value
2.7 Temperature 2 V cells +0.2 -0.1
The recommended operation temperature range 6 V blocks +0.35 -0.17
for lead acid batteries is 10° C to 30° C (best 20° C 12 V-blocks +0.48 -0.24
± 5 K). Higher temperatures will seriously reduce
service life. Lower temperatures reduce the avai-
lable capacity. The absolute maximum tempera- Annual visual checks:
ture is 55° C and should not exceed 45° C in ser- – Screw connections
vice. – Screw connections without locking device
have to be checked for tightness.
2.8 Temperature-related charge voltage – Battery installation and arrangement
The temperature related adjustment has to be – Ventilation
carried out acc. to fig. 1. An adjustment of the
charge voltage must not be applied within a 4. Tests
temperature range 15° C to 35° C. Tests have to be carried out according to
IEC 60896-21, DIN 43539 part 1 and 100 (draft).
2.9 Electrolyte
Capacity test, for instance, acceptance test
The electrolyte is diluted sulphuric acid and fixed
on site: In order to make sure the battery is fully
in a gel.
charged the following IU-charge methods must
be applied: Option 1: float charge (see item 2.3),
3. Battery maintenance and control ≥ 72 hours. Option 2: 2.40 Vpc, ≥ 16 hours (max.
Keep the battery clean and dry to avoid leakage 48 hours) followed by float charge (see item 2.3),
currents. Plastic parts of the battery, especially ≥ 8 hours. The current available to the battery
containers, must be cleaned with pure water must be between 10 A/100 Ah and 35 A/100 Ah
without additives. of the C10-capacity.

At least every 6 months measure and record: 5. Faults

– Battery voltage Call the service agents immediately if faults in
– Voltage of several blocks/cells the battery or the charging unit are found.
– Surface temperature of several blocks/cells Recorded data as described in item 3. must be
– Battery-room temperature made available to the service agent. It is recom-
mended that a service contract is taken out with
If the block/cell voltages differ from the average
8. Technical data:

Capacities at different discharge times and final discharge voltage.

All technical data refer to 20° C.

8.1 Sonnenschein SOLAR

Discharge time 1h 5h 10 h 20 h 100 h

Capacity C1 [Ah] C5 [Ah] C10 [Ah] C20 [Ah] C100 [Ah]
S 12 / 6.6 S 2.90 4.60 5.10 5.70 6.60
S 12 / 17 G5 9.30 12.6 14.3 15.0 17.0
S 12 / 27 G5 15.0 22.1 23.5 24.0 27.0
S 12 / 32 G6 16.9 24.4 27.0 28.0 32.0
S 12 / 41 A 21.0 30.6 34.0 38.0 41.0
S 12 / 60 A 30.0 42.5 47.5 50.0 60.0
S 12 / 85 A 55.0 68.5 74.0 76.0 85.0
S 12 / 90 A 50.5 72.0 78.0 84.0 90.0
S 12 / 130 A 66.0 93.5 104 110 130
S 12 / 230 A 120 170 190 200 230
Uf (cell) 1.7 Vpc 1.7 Vpc 1.7 Vpc 1.75 Vpc 1.80 Vpc

8.2 Sonnenschein SOLAR BLOCK

Discharge time 1h 5h 10 h 20 h 100 h

Capacity C1 [Ah] C5 [Ah] C10 [Ah] C20 [Ah] C100 [Ah]
SB 12 / 60 34.0 45.0 52.0 56.0 60.0
SB 12 / 75 48.0 60.0 66.0 70.0 75.0
SB 12 / 100 57.0 84.0 89.0 90.0 100
SB 12 / 130 78.0 101 105 116 130
SB 12 / 185 103 150 155 165 185
SB 06 / 200 104 153 162 180 200
SB 06 / 330 150 235 260 280 330
Uf (cell) 1.7 Vpc 1.7 Vpc 1.7 Vpc 1.75 Vpc 1.80 Vpc

8.3 Sonnenschein A600 SOLAR

Discharge time 1h 3h 5h 10 h 100 h

Capacity C1 [Ah] C3 [Ah] C5 [Ah] C10 [Ah] C100 [Ah]
A 602 / 295 Solar 123 167 193 218 286
A 602 / 370 Solar 154 209 241 272 357
A 602 / 440 Solar 185 251 290 326 429
A 602 / 520 Solar 229 307 342 380 505
A 602 / 625 Solar 275 369 410 456 606
A 602 / 750 Solar 321 431 479 532 707
A 602 / 850 Solar 367 513 626 681 829
A 602 / 1130 Solar 489 684 834 908 1105
A 602 / 1415 Solar 612 855 1043 1135 1382
A 602 / 1695 Solar 734 1026 1252 1363 1658
A 602 / 1960 C Solar 824 1209 1359 1573 1937
A 602 / 2600 Solar 1047 1548 1782 2025 2547
A 602 / 3270 Solar 1309 1935 2228 2532 3184
A 602 / 3920 Solar 1571 2322 2673 3038 3821
Uf (cell) 1.67 Vpc 1.75 Vpc 1.77 Vpc 1.80 Vpc 1.85 Vpc
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