Solar Powered Battery Charging Station Indoor application

TMIn-Diya

Installation Manualand User Guide

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Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing Schneider Electric’s Solar Powered Battery Charging Station. The Battery TM Charging Station can charge 10 In-Diya backup units and one cell phone simultaneously using the

energy from the sun.

TM The backup units are used to power In-Diya LED Lamps. People who do not have access to TMelectricity can use In-Diya LED Lamps powered by backup units to illuminate their homes.

Schneider Electric’s Battery Charging Station has been carefully designed, manufactured and factory tested to give you trouble free service. Please read and understand this manual carefully before use for better installation and performance of the Battery Charging Station. The customer care center and your dealer are available to assist you if further queries were to arise.

Contents Page

1. About Schneider Electric BipBop program 4

2. Schneider Electric Battery Charging Station 4

2.1 Affordable reliable lighting for people living without access to electricity 4

3. Battery Charging Station: A social business model 5

4. Benefits of the Battery Charging Station 7

5. Architecture of a Battery Charging Station 7 5.1 How to scale up the Battery Charging Station 7

6. Bill of materials 8

7. Specification of components of Battery Charging Station 9

8. Installation of the Battery Charging Station 10

8.1 Installation of the Battery Charging Station with one solar powered battery charger 10

8.2 Space required to install 12 V, 75 Wp solar panel 11

2 8.3 Connection of 2 core 4 mm cable to the solar panel 12

8.4 Connection of solar panel to solar powered battery charger 13

8.5 Connection of backup units to the solar powered battery charger 13

8.6 Installation of the Battery Charging Station with multiple solar powered battery chargers 13

9. How to operate the Solar Powered Battery Charging Station 14

9.1 Power ON the Solar Powered Battery Charger 14

TM 9.2 Connect In-Diya backup units for charging 14

TM 9.3 Know the charge status of In-Diya backup units being charged 14

10. Status of battery charging indicator LEDs 15

11. Troubleshooting 16

12. Important safety instructions and precautions 17

13. Maintenance instructions 17

14. Warnings 17

15. Warranty terms and conditions of the Battery Charging Station 18

16. Warranty Card 19

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1. About Schneider Electric BipBop* program

2. Schneider Electric Battery Charging Station

Schneider Electric has developed a sustainable program to bring safe, clean electricity to the people who need it the most worldwide.

With a strong willingness to involve local communities and local stakeholders in each country, the BipBop program addresses three key issues to provide sustainable access to electricity.

• lack of appropriate equipment through the development of an adequate offer.• lack of financial resources available for innovative energy entrepreneurs through funding.• skills and expertise shortage through technical and business training

This strategy builds upon a profitable & responsible vision and is called BipBop – an acronym standing for Business, Innovation and People at the Base of the Pyramid**.

* BipBop is the name of an internal Schneider Electric program ** BOP, for Base Of the Pyramid, is the expression commonly used to refer to people with the lowest income on a global scale in a given country.

2.1 Affordable and reliable lighting for people without access to electricity

People who do not have access to electricity spend US$ 4-6 per month for lighting using kerosene lamps. However, kerosene lamps generate green house gases like CO and hazardous fumes, 2

which is the root cause of many diseases among its users. The Battery Charging Station from Schneider Electric helps the underprivileged to access a safe, reliable and green source of light at an affordable price.

The Battery Charging Station consists of a solar powered battery charger and 10 backup units. The solar powered battery charger is a highly reliable indoor application which is powered by solar panel and can charge 10 backup units simultaneously. A single 12 V, 4.5 Ah backup unit can

TMpower the Schneider Electric In-Diya LED Lamp for 8 hours with 5W LED Lamp and 15 hours with 2.5W LED Lamp.

Battery charging station is a solar powered system utilizing power from photovoltaic panels to TMcharge In-Diya backup units which are rented to people living without access to electricity. This

TM system allows people without access to electricity to have reliable lighting through In-Diya LED Lamp without investing on solar panel and backup unit. It is a sustainable, profitable and scalable system promoting entrepreneurship at base of the pyramid.

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TMIn-Diya LED Lamp

TM In-Diya Backup unit

Kerosene

Battery Charging Station

3. Battery Charging Station: A social business model

A local entrepreneur invests and owns the battery charging station, in order to run it, the entrepreneur charges the backup units at the charging station and delivers them to the customers who have purchased a Schneider Electric In-Diya™ LED Lamp. He will supply the backup units to customers on rent at a nominal amount. Everyday, the local entrepreneur collects the discharged backup units and charges them at his charging station.

Battery Charging Stationrun by local entrepreneur1

Transport of backup units

Delivery of to thebackup unitscustomer by entrepreneur3

Happy customer42

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The Battery Charging Station helps in providing light to those who• do not have light today because they are living in a no grid area.• cannot afford to connect to grid.

The Battery Charging Station is owned by an individual entrepreneur or a self help group who will run it in a profitable manner and can earn their livelihood by renting the charged backup units at the charging station.

People who cannot afford the initial investment for an individual solar home lighting system TMor grid connection can have access to reliable lighting by purchasing In-Diya LED Lamp

and taking backup unit on rent.

Through, Battery Charging Stations people have access to safe, reliable and green lighting, which will not cause health hazards.

The Battery Charging Station supports socio-economic activities• school children and college students can study at night.• income-generating activities can be carried out during the evening

(eg. handicrafts, weaving, selling in night markets etc).• people can use the lamps for social events like festivals, marriages.

4. Benefits of the Battery Charging Station

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5. Architecture of Solar Powered Battery Charging Station

Solar input terminal

Backup unit 10Backup unit 1

2 Nos of 12 V, Solar panels75 Wp

5.1 How to scale up the Solar Powered Battery Charging Station

5 1 1 1 to 5 6 - 8

10 1 2 1 to 10 6 - 8

20 2 4 1 to 20 6 - 8

30 3 6 1 to 30 6 - 8

Number ofcustomers

Number of solar powered battery chargers

Number of 12 V, 75 Wp solar panels

Number backup units in the charging station

of 12 V, 4.5Ah Charging time(hours per day)

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Fast acting fuse(10A, 250 V)

Solar ON/OFF Switch

12 V DC jack

Note: Cell Phone is not a part of Schneider Electric offer

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TMIn-Diya LED Lamp

or

TMIN Diya LED Lamp

(S) AEH-LB11-2.5W

or

AEH-LP04-5W

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Solar Powered Battery Charging Station with one solar powered battery charger for charging 10 backup units

Serial # DescriptionSchneider ElectricProduct reference number

Quantity

1 Solar Panel 12 V, 75 Wp AEH-PV08-75W 2

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Module mounting structure for ground installation of 12 V, 75 Wp solar panel

To be purchased locally

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3

AEC-BC02-5A-SA 1

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4 Backup for LED Lamp 12 V, 4.5 Ah AEH-B06-4.5AH 10

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Cable from solar panel to solar powered battery charger (2 core,

24 mm )

To be purchased locally

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6. Bill of materials

Notes:

•• The desired length of the cable (2 core ) from solar panel to the battery charger can be procured as per the site requirement.• The cable connecting the solar panel to solar powered battery charger needs to be purchased locally, as the length depends on the site condition.• The drawing for Module Mounting Structure is provided with this user guide.

LED Lamp (see serial number 6) has to be purchased by the customer or the entrepreneur.24 mm

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+

or

Solar powered battery charger

10 numbers of battery charging cables

7. Specification of components of Battery Charging Station

1. Solar panel 12 V, 75 Wp (AEH-PV08-75W)

2. Solar powered battery charger (AEC-BC02-5A-SA)

3. Backup for LED Lamp (AEH-B06-4.5AH)

Solar panel type : Photovoltaic

Maximum power (Pmax) : 75 Wp

Maximum voltage (Vmp) : 17.2 V

Maximum current (Imp) : 4.36 A

Open circuit voltage (Voc) : 21.49 V

Short circuit current (Isc) : 4.52 A

Operating temperature : - 40° to + 85°C

Dimensions (LxBxH) : 665 mm x 30 mm x 1005 mm

Weight : 8 kg

Battery charging cables

Specification : 1.5 sq mm

Length : 1 m

Battery type : SMF

Battery voltage : 12 V

Capacity : 4.5 Ah

Dimensions (LxBxH) : 132 mm x 132 mm x 85 mm

Weight : 2.15 kg

Also:TMIn-Diya LED Lamp

AEH-LP04-5W or AEH-LB11-2.5W

Input voltage : 12 V DC

Dimensions (LXBXH) : 318 mm x 52 x 60 mm

Weight : 0.41 Kg

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or

Input Rated power : 90 W Solar Input voltage : 17 V Output Rated power : 75 W Battery charging port : 14.3 V, 500mA Mobile charging port : 5.5 V, 500mA Dimensions (LxBxH) : 395 mm x 237 mm x 68 mm

Weight : 3.77 kg

8. Installation of the Battery Charging Station`

8.1 Installation of the battery charging station with one solar powered battery charger

Floor area requirement

Safety requirement

• well ventilated. • There should not be any flammable material inside the room. • The room should be clean and free from water leakage. • The solar powered battery charger and the backup units must be kept indoor.

The room where the solar powered battery charger and backup units are installed must be

36 cm

22 cm

120 cm

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½ meter clearance

½ meter clearance

1 meter clearance

Notes:

• Customer need to use only Schneider Electric supplied backup unit

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During charging, backup units must be placed in a well ventilated area.

Space required to install solar powered battery charger and 10 backup units.

Space required to install 12 V, 75 Wp (AEH-PV08-75W)solar panel

Installation of solar panel on roof

Installation of solar panel on ground Install the module mounting structure. Screw the solar panel to the module mounting structure.

8.2 Installation of solar panel

Note: Module mounting structure for rooftop mounting needs to be made locally. Refer the module mounting drawing attached to this user guide.

120 cm

54 cm

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030

Select shadow free area for solar panel installation.

Place the module mounting structure on the roof and clamp the pole of the module mounting structure to the wall.

Screw the solar panel to the module mounting structure.

The solar panel should face towards south at an angle of 25 to 30 degrees, to receive maximum sunlight throughout the day.

1. Open the junction box

2.Connect the RED cable to the “+” terminal and the BLACK cable to the “-” terminal of the solar panel

22 core 4 mm

3. Close the junction box after having connected the cable

Junction box

Solar panel front Solar panel rear

28.3 Connection of 2 core 4 mm cable to the solar panel

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8.4 Connection of solar panel to the solar powered battery charger

8.5 Connection of backup units to the solar powered battery charger

8.6 Installation of the Battery Charging Station with multiple Solar Powered Battery Chargers Follow the procedures mentioned from pages 10 to 13.

2. Switch ON the solar ON/OFF switch.

1. Plug one end of the battery charging cable to the battery charging port of the solar powered battery charger as shown below.

2. Plug the other end of the battery charging cable to the 12 V DC jack of the backup unit.

3. Repeat the above two steps for all the backup units.

4. After connecting all the backup units for the first time, charge them continuously for 24 hours.

3. Check the solar LED indication. The GREEN LED on the solar powered battery charger glows and indicates that the solar power is available.

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1 Connect the RED cable from solar panel to “+” solar input terminal and the BLACK cable to “-” solar input terminal of the solar powered battery charger as shown below.

9. How to operate the Solar Powered Battery Charging Station

9.1 Power ON the Solar Powered Battery Charger

Observation 1: “Solar ON” GREEN LED glows to indicate that solar power is available.

Observation 2: ORANGE LED glows to indicate that the chargers are ready to charge the backup units.

TM9.2 Connect In-Diya backup units for charging

Step 1: Plug one end of the battery charging cable to the solar powered battery charger and the other end to the backup unit as shown below.

Step 2: Repeat step 1 for all the 10 backup units.

Observation 1: GREEN LED ON indicates that the backup unit is charging.

Observation 2: ORANGE LED ON indicates that the battery is full

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TM9.3 Know the charge status of the In-Diya backup units being charged

Step 1: Switch ON the Solar ON/OFF switch which is on the right-hand side of the solar powered battery charger.

When a drained battery isconnected to the solarpowered battery charger

ON OFF

When a partially chargedbattery is connected to thebattery charger

ON OFF

When a fully charged battery is connected to the battery charger

OFF ON

Full LED (ORANGE)

Charging LED (GREEN)

10. Status of battery charging indicator LEDs

Battery charging indication

Connection diagram of Solar Powered Battery Charging Station

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x10

+

-

Sl No.

Problem Diagnosis Solution

Backup units are not charging.

GREEN LED is not glowing.

1. Loose connection at the battery charging port.

2. Loose connection at the DC jack of the backup unit.

Check whether the battery charging cable is plugged to the battery charging port of solar powered battery charger. If not, plug it again.

Check whether the battery charging cable is plugged to the 12 V DC jack of the backup unit. If not, remove the plug and plug it again.

Solar ON/OFF switch is OFF.

Check whether the Solar ON/OFF switch is switched ON. If not, switch it ON.

Cable to connect solar panel to solar powered battery charger is connected with reverse polarity.

Check whether the RED cable from solar panel is connected to “+” solar input terminal and BLACK cable to “-” solar input terminal of the solar powered battery charger. After connecting, check if the Solar ON GREEN LED is ON. If not, the cable is reverse connected. Remove the connection and reconnectit with correct polarity.

2 Cell phone is not charging. Loose connection at the mobile charging port or at the mobile phone.

Check whether cell phone charging cable is plugged to the mobile phone and mobile charging port. If not, unplug and plug it again.

If all the above are checked and still the problem exists, contact your local dealer.

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11. Troubleshooting

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12. Important safety instructions and precautions

Install the solar powered battery charger and backup units in a well-ventilated room

Do not install the solar powered battery chargeroutdoor

Do not expose the backup units and solar powered battery charger to water or rain, fire or smoke, any chemicals or corrosive agents

Do not cover the solar powered battery Charger

Do not open the solar powered battery Charger

Do’s Don't

13. Maintenance instructions

To help maximize the power output, gently clean the surface of the solar panels frequently with a wet cloth.

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14. Warnings

1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

2. Non-rechargeable batteries should not be used with solar powered battery charger.

15. Warranty Terms and Conditions for Battery Charging Station

The warranty card entitles the purchaser Solar Powered Battery Charging Station to the following warranty

• Solar powered battery charger : 1 year• Solar panel 12 V, 75 Wp : 10 years• Backup for LED Lamp : 1 year

This warranty is valid only for manufacturing defects and does not cover defects due to external damages such as

• Improper usage, maintenance or modifications.• Natural calamities such as fire, flood, lightning or other acts of God.• Breakage of plastic components, including the product housing.

This warranty is MADE VOID if

• The warranty sticker is tampered with or removed.• The warranty card is misplaced.• The product is opened and serviced by any person not authorized by Schneider Electric.

For parts replaced during servicing, only the remaining warranty period of the original product applies.

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16. Warranty card

This warranty card is valid only if it is filled in completely, signed and stamped by the dealer on the date of purchase.

Warranty Card

Variants

Serial Number

Name of the dealer / supplier

Address

Date of purchase

Dealer’s signature and stamp

AEC-BC02-5A-SA : Solar Powered Battery ChargerAEH-PV08-75W : Solar Panel 12 V, 75 WpAEH-B06-4.5AH : Backup for LED Lamp

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For sales in India: For international sales:

Customer Care CentreSchneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd

Toll Free: 1800 180 17 07 / 1800 103 00 11General Number: 0124 4222040Fax Number: 0124 4222042

Email: in-care@in.schneider-electric.comWeb : www.schneider-electric.co.in

Please contact your local dealer

Our range of products for the Base of the Pyramid market includes:

AEH-LP01-SBG-5W : LED Solar Lighting System – Mains InputAEH-LB01-2.5W : LED Lamp for Solar Home System – 2.5WAEH-LP02-G-5W : LED Lamp Mains Input AEH-LP03-BG-5W : LED Lamp with backup – Mains InputAEH-LP04-5W : LED Lamp – 5WAEH-LP05-SB-5W : LED Solar Home Lighting System – 5WAEH-B06-4.5AH : Backup for LED LampAEH-B07-4.5AH : Backup for LED Lamp with cell phone chargerAEH-LP07-5W : LED Lamp for Solar Home System – 5WAEH-PV08-75W : Solar Panel 12V, 75WpAEH-LB11-2.5W : LED Lamp – 2.5WAEH-LP13-SB-2.5W : LED Solar Home Lighting System – 2.5WAEH-SCC01-3A : Solar Charge Controller – 3AAEH-SCC02-3A : Solar Charge Controller with USB – 3AAEC-BC01-5A : Battery Charger - Solar and Mains InputAEH-SHS01-10W2L : Solar Home System – 2 Lamps

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