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FRANKLINWH aGate X-01-AU - User Manual

FRANKLINWH aGate X-01-AU
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Franklin Home Power Installation Guide
Version 1.2.01
Issued on: May 26, 2023
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Summary

Safety Statements

Safety Symbols

Safety Instructions for Operation

Safety Instructions for Installation Site

Fire and Other Emergency Situations

Franklin Home Power System Overview

Whole-Home Backup System

Installation Preparations

Site Planning

Guidance on selecting installation locations, considering site conditions, clearances, and access routes.

Tools

Materials

Installation

Moving

Procedures and safety precautions for safely moving the aPower and aGate units before installation.

Install the aPower

Unboxing

Step-by-step guide for safely unboxing the aPower unit from its packaging.

Stand up the aPower

Instructions for safely standing up the aPower unit after unboxing, requiring multiple installers.

Move the aPower to the installation site

Guidance on transporting the aPower unit to its final installation location, including use of equipment.

aPower bracket mounting

Instructions for mounting the required bracket for the aPower unit on walls or floors.

Lifting the aPower

Install the aGate

aGate unboxing

Steps for safely unboxing the aGate unit and its associated accessories.

Remove the inner panel and door from the aGate

Instructions for removing the inner panel and door to access aGate components for installation.

Prepare aGate cable inlets

Guidance on preparing cable entry points (knockouts) on the aGate for conduits.

Install optional module(s)

Instructions for installing optional Smart Circuits and Generator modules into the aGate.

aGate wall installation

Electrical Conduits

Open the wiring compartment cover on the aPower

Steps to access the wiring compartment of the aPower unit by removing covers and panels.

Remove some aPower accessories

Instructions for removing specific accessories, like charging cables and protective rings, from the aPower.

Install conduit adaptor behind aPower cable hole

Procedure for installing conduit adaptors into the aPower's cable holes for secure wiring.

Communications Wiring

Connect a Wifi Com Kit cable to activate the aGate commissioning functions

Connecting the Wifi Com Kit to activate aGate commissioning and ensure proper module connection.

Establish communications between the FranklinWH application and the aGate

Setting up communication between the FranklinWH mobile app and the aGate via its Wi-Fi hotspot.

Connect the aGate to the home network for remote connection

Connecting the aGate to the home network using a cable for remote access and functionality.

Communications connection between the aGate and the aPower

Establishing the communication link between the aGate and the aPower units using network cables.

RS485 communication and DRM0 signal control

Details on RS485 communication setup and DRM0 signal control for grid monitoring and system operation.

Electrical Wiring

aGate terminal information

Information on aGate terminals, applicable cable types, wiring torque, and stripping lengths for compliance.

Connecting the external EPO switch (optional)

Connecting the solar inverter

Connecting the Smart Circuits (optional)

Connecting the Grid AC power

Connecting aPower

Connecting a single aPower

Steps for connecting a single aPower unit to the system, including cable stripping length requirements.

Re-Install the aPower Cover and Install Grilles

aGate Panel Re-Installation

Startup and Shutdown Steps

Startup Steps

Step-by-step guide for correctly starting up the Franklin Home Power system.

Shutdown Steps

Step-by-step guide for safely shutting down the Franklin Home Power system.

Commissioning

Preparation before commissioning

Prerequisites and checks required before commencing the FHP system commissioning process.

Initial Parameter Setting

Steps for setting initial system parameters and configuring the FHP via the FranklinWH mobile application.

View the Software version info

View or set by user

Appendix 1: Electrical parameters

Table 1: aGate

Detailed electrical specifications, ratings, and compliance standards for the aGate unit.

Table 2: aPower

Appendix 2: Feeding power limit function

FRANKLINWH aGate X-01-AU Specifications

General IconGeneral
AC Input Voltage230V
AC Input Frequency50/60 Hz
Nominal AC Output Voltage230V
Nominal DC Voltage48V
Charge/Discharge Current50A
IP RatingIP65
Communication InterfaceRS485, CAN
Warranty10 years
Operating Temperature-20°C to 50°C
CommunicationCAN, RS485
Cycle Life6000 cycles