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RedEarth BlackMax User Manual

RedEarth BlackMax User Manual

Shed power - off-grid, alino tl with lithium batteries
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BlackMax – User Manual
BlackMax
Shed Power – Off-grid
Alino TL with Lithium batteries
User Manual
RE_PROD_0006 Version 1
Page 1 of 19
Issue Date 28/07/2020

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  • Page 1 BlackMax – User Manual BlackMax Shed Power – Off-grid Alino TL with Lithium batteries User Manual RE_PROD_0006 Version 1 Page 1 of 19 Issue Date 28/07/2020...
  • Page 2 Do not use a damaged battery. Batteries should only be disposed of at an appropriate recycling centre. Please contact RedEarth for advice. WARNING: Working on the inside of the BlackMax system is restricted to qualified personnel. In Australia this is typically qualified electricians with CEC accreditation for Solar and Battery.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 BlackMax – User Manual Dimension & Clearance BlackMax Weight: 154kg with 2x Lithium batteries (42kg per battery) Dimensions with door and lid closed: 940 H x 700 W x 420 D [mm] BlackMax Minimum Clearance BlackMax Fully Open According to AS/NZS 5139...
  • Page 5 BlackMax – User Manual Overview 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.
  • Page 6 Below these are the Solar PV Isolator and the Solar connectors for PV panels for easy isolation and connection/disconnection of your solar panel array. The Base: With its R2D2-like “feet”, the BlackMax allows the ventilation inlet to be in the base of the unit. Air Flow...
  • Page 7: Lithium Battery

    BlackMax – User Manual What is in my BlackMax Alino TL - Inverter The Alino TL by Outback Power 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.
  • Page 8: Temperature Sensor

    35⁰ and 40⁰ Celsius. 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.
  • Page 9 BlackMax – User Manual How to Turn ON / Shutdown my BlackMax To turn on the unit you must follow the steps below: NOTE: The “Quick Start Guide” label on the lid of the unit can also be referenced. 1 Switch on the battery breakers on the top of each LiFe lithium battery.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: How To Operate

    BlackMax – User Manual How to Operate As mentioned in the Turn on/Shutdown procedure, the BlackMax has a few breakers (RCB and RCBO) that must be operated correctly in order to provide power. Following the same steps as the Turn ON procedure, the individual and main battery breakers have printed on the handle a “I”...
  • Page 12  Clear any vegetation or overgrowth over the solar panels  Inspect conditions of solar panels, cables, array frame for damage or corrosion End of Life Recycling Please contact RedEarth Energy Storage to arrange recycling of your battery. RE_PROD_0006 Version 1 Page 12 of 19...
  • Page 13 Night Time – Generator powering the loads and charging battery OPTION 2 – Remote monitoring via RedEarth’s Portal The BlackMax can be monitored online through the SwitchDin platform. If this option is available, follow the steps below to register and sign-in to your account. Registering 1.
  • Page 14 BlackMax – User Manual How to Monitor my BlackMax 1. During testing and commissioning, RedEarth will setup an account for the end user and send out the following invitation. 2. Click on the link to create an account. 3. In a web browser, visit https://app.switchdin.com/accounts/sign-in?profile=redearth...
  • Page 15 SYSTEM STATUS - Shows the last time data was collected from the BlackMax system and updated to this profile. - This graph shows the State Of Charge (SOC)of the battery for today as a percentage value.
  • Page 16 Users Tab This tab shows the users who can view this system. This will include you, the customer, and the RedEarth team involved in monitoring your system. Alert Tab The alert tab shows any errors or warnings received about the system. You will also receive an email if an alert occurs.
  • Page 17 2. What happens if my batteries go flat (no lights on the battery itself)? R: This will happen if the BlackMax is re-started and the battery not immediately charged. Contact RedEarth’s technical support on 1800 733 637.
  • Page 18 • Remote and ongoing monitoring option • Miscellaneous spare parts (including indicator lights for Generator start) • BlackMax Power Kit: PV panels, racking and pre-terminated PV cables • Generator with 2-wire auto start • Generator backup kit (for on-grid applications) RedEarth’s Monitoring and Customer Community Monitoring...
  • Page 19 BlackMax – User Manual Attachment - A Battery curves: RE_PROD_0006 Version 1 Page 19 of 19 Issue Date 28/07/2020...