RedEarth BlackMax User manual

BlackMax – User Manual

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BlackMax

Off-grid Battery System

User Manual

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WARNING: Do not open system, operating on the inside of the BlackMax system is restricted

to qualified personnel (electricians with CEC accreditation for Solar and Battery).

WARNING: Lithium Battery Hazard

Many of the procedures covered in the Installation manual have inherent risks. Whilst

the BlackMax is designed to be electrically safe, including residual current device and

double insulated cables, the voltages connected or generated by the equipment are

hazardous and potentially fatal.

Shutdown and safety procedures

The BlackMax must only be commissioned by suitably qualified personnel.

It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the operation and all the wiring is

carried out in accordance with all safety standards applicable to the installation. The

wiring diagrams and installation instructions are given as a guide only and compliance

to appropriate standards is the responsibility of the installer.

Damaged battery

Do not use a damaged battery. Batteries should only be disposed of at an appropriate recycling

centre. Please contact RedEarth for advice.

Fire

In the event of fire, evacuate the area and call

emergency services. A dry agent fire

extinguisher should be readily available and

used. DO NOT use water. Toxic gas may be

produced if the battery catches fire.

Note: MSDS document is provided with the

system and also can be found at

www.redearth.energy

This document is subject to change at any time, please visit www.redearth.energy to

access the latest version.

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RedEarth’s BlackMax battery system is a all in one, ready-to-run energy storage system for off-

grid applications. It consists of a RedEarth 3.6kVA hybrid inverter and up to three (3) self-

managed lithium batteries (12.4kWh total). It is fully assembled, factory tested and requires no

programming.

It is ready to connect to a PV Solar array and a generator (either auto or manual start)

The BlackMax system is designed to be installed either inside or outside, ideally on a flat surface

and in a shaded area against a wall.

RedEarth Energy Storage provides the opption to install remote monitoring service to ensure

ongoing operation of the BlackMax battery system.

A typical complete installation of the BlackMax, will require the electrical connection of:

•The customers load – via external

GPO and/or hardwiring.

•The array of PV solar panels – via

MC4 conectors on the side of the

unit.

•Generator – via external GPO or

hardwiring.

If remote monitoring is requested the

installer will need to verify that the

internet/monitoring is operational. In this

case. If the customer does not have

internet and the installation site has

mobile coverage RedEarth can provide a

SIM-card based monitoring solution

Note: The BlackMax is not designed to act as a main switch board for the premises, as it does not

include space for additional main & customer circuit breakers or RCDs. The MEN link and Earth

connection need to be in place at the premises as required.

About BlackMax

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Dimension & Clearance

BlackMax Weight: 176kg with 3x Troppo batteries (42kg per battery)

Or: 114kg with 2 Pylontech batteries (32kg per battery)

Dimensions w/ door and lid closed: 1028 H x 750 W x 475 D [mm]

BlackMax Minimum Clearance

According to AS/NZS 5139

BlackMax Fully Open

1433 H x 750 W x 1106 D [mm]

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The BlackMax can be divided into four areas. The AC, the DC, the inverter, and the battery area.

With two access points available, use the lid for the batteries and the front door for the switches

and electronic equipment. Below is explained how to access and what to expect in each area.

The Top:

A clear weather proof cover on the lid allows viewing of

the display, if interaction is needed, the cover can be

easily lifted by releasing the two screws and the clip tab

from the front and held in a vertical position with the

help of rear hinges.

For a full shutdown procedure, access to the batteries

is required. This is also done via the lid as it can pivot

on the rear hinges and sit in a vertical position.

Note: Refer to the Installation Manual for more

information on how to lift the lid.

Once the lid is open, clear and direct access is

available to the batteries

The Door:

The second access is made by the front door. To open it,

the two key locks must be turned clockwise with the help

of the key. These items are shown in the picture to the

right.

The AC Side:

Looking at the AC side of the BlackMax on the left-hand side

(LHS), you will find the items shown in the picture to the right.

•Vent;

•AC Breakers;

•15A INLET power point for the generator (a 15 Amp

lead is required);

•15A OUTLET power point (the 15A lead will not fit);

•Handle

•Openings for hardwired connections.

Overview

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The AC breakers are behind the weather-proof cover. These can be accessed by releasing the

two screws and the pulling the clip tab, this window will then lift and allow access to the Generator

Input Breaker (MCB), the Generator Usage Meter (AC), the Power Point (RCBO) and Power

Output (MCB).

The DC Side:

Looking at the DC side of the BlackMax (right-hand side) you

will find the items shown in the picture to the right.

Just like the AC side, by releasing the two screws and the

clips on the bottom of the window, you will have access to the

BATTERY SYSTEM D.C. ISOLATOR.

Below, is the SOLAR D.C. ISOLATOR that can be operated

by tuning the dial 90⁰ to the left or right.

The Base:

With its R2D2-like “feet”, the BlackMax has a very sturdy

base and allows the ventilation inlet to be in the base of the

unit.

The House (optional)

If the BlackMax is hardwired into a Switchboard, it should be connected

via one single pole breaker. This breaker will isolate the unit along with all

solar, battery and generator power.

Overview

Air Flow

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RedEarth – Power Conversion Equipment (PCE)

The Sure Power by RedEarth offers a complete inverter and

a solar charge controller in one attractive, compact package.

This inverter is certified to IEC62109-1 and -2 and carries the

CE mark.

It is listed on the Clean Energy Council (CEC) list which

means that when solar panels are installed by a CEC certified

installer, the government rebates can be claimed.

Emergency Power Feature: The Sure Power will generate

power from the solar panels even if the battery is flat/not

connected. This means that power is available ONLY if the

sun is shining on the solar panels. If a cloud should come

over, the power will drop out.

Lithium Battery

Batteries are a critical part of the Off-Grid system as they store energy generated from the solar

panels and fuel powered Generators. This power can then be utilised at times when solar energy

is not available.

The battery bank has been sized to meet your requirements according to your Load Profile and

energy assessment.

The self managed LFP battery with internal BMS offers you a safe lithium option for any solution

that requires reliability, ease of use and a product that outperforms others.

Built to the highest quality standards,

incorporating components of exceptional

reliability and durability, our Australian

manufactured Troppo Series are engineered

to outperform and outlast its competitors.

What is in my BlackMax

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Temperature Sensor

A temperature activated relay is positioned on the top left-hand side of the

rear panel as shown in the picture. This relay is connected to the fan also on

the rear and will turn them on once the set temperature is reached. In factory,

the dial is set to activate at approximately 30⁰ Celsius.

Fan

To help keep the inside of the BlackMax at an adequate temperature, a 230V

fan – activated by the temperature sensor – will push out the hot air and fresh air will come in

through the vents on the base.

Generator (External)

Because the BlackMax is an off-grid system, it is highly

recommended to purchase the unit with one of our

recommended generators e.g. Honda EU22i. However,

if purchasing separately, inverter-generators are

recommended for use with BlackMax due to their better

power quality. If voltage, frequency, or current

waveforms of the generator are not of a high enough

quality, then it will be rejected by the inverter.

NOTE: Some low-cost generators do not provide

sufficient power quality to be accepted by the BlackMax

and therefore not charge the batteries. Generators that

produce poor power quality will damaged devices over time.

Refer to the Installation Manual for minimum generator specification.

What is in my BlackMax

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To turn on the unit you must follow the steps below:

1 Switch ON the BATTERY SYSTEM D.C. ISOLATOR (#4), found on the RHS of the unit;

2 Switch ON the SOLAR D.C. ISOLATOR (#3), found on the RHS of the unit;

3 Turn ON all AC circuit breakers (#2), found on the LHS of the unit;

4 Press the “On/Off” button (#1) on the display, found on the lid of the unit;

The shutdown procedure is the reverse of the “turn on” procedure and is shown below. This

procedure can be found on the unit.

1 Press the “On/Off” button (#1) on the display, found on the lid of the unit;

2 Turn OFF all AC circuit breakers (#2), found on the LHS of the unit;

3 Switch OFF the SOLAR D.C. ISOLATOR (#3), found on the RHS of the unit;

4 Switch on the BATTERY SYSTEM D.C. ISOLATOR (#4), found on the RHS of the unit;

The battery breaker on top of each battery does not have to be turned off if the BATTERY

SYSTEM D.C.ISOLATOR is already off. However, we do recommend turning them off for long

term storage (up to 6 months) or during transportation.

After 6 months the system should be restarted to top up the batteries (e.g. via the generator).

How to Turn ON / Shutdown my BlackMax

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The BlackMax is setup to provide power in the most efficient way possible.

The priorities set on this system are to power the loads from the PV (solar) first, then the

Generator and finally the battery.

To understand this, imagine if in the middle of the day, the

generator is turned on and some appliances are running

(loads). The PV will provide power to the loads. If that is not

enough, the generator (if available) will provide the rest. If

that is still not enough, the battery will provide the rest.

As an off-grid system it is very important to get the maximum amount of “free” energy into the

batteries before the sun goes down. Batteries are only charged with the “excess” power. This

means that all the solar (and generator) power produced will go to the loads first and only the

excess will go into the batteries.

NOTE: If required to charge the batteries as quick as possible, switch off the Power Point and

Power OUT breakers (this will turn off all appliances connected to the BlackMax), turn on the

generator and the PV. This will take all the power from the generator and PV, and “push” it all into

the batteries.

How BlackMax Operates

PRIORITY – (SUB)

Solar – Utility (Generator) – Battery

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