RedEarth HoneyBadger User Manual
Home battery system with lithium batteries
Hide thumbs
Also See for HoneyBadger:
- Installation manual (32 pages) ,
- User manual (18 pages) ,
- Installation manual (20 pages)
Related Manuals for RedEarth HoneyBadger
Summary of Contents for RedEarth HoneyBadger
- Page 1 HoneyBadger_UserManual HoneyBadger Home Battery System – Off-grid Victron with Lithium batteries User Manual RE_PROD_0010 Version #1 Page 1 of 19 Issue Date 28/07/2020...
- Page 2 HoneyBadger_UserManual RedEarth Energy Storage Ltd 15 Fienta Place Darra – QLD 4076 Australia Tel: +61 7 3279 6707 Email: info@redearth.energy Web: www.redearth.energy RE_PROD_0010 Version #1 Page 2 of 19 Issue Date 28/07/2020...
- Page 3 Shutdown and safety procedures WARNING: Lithium Battery hazard WARNING: Working on the inside of the HoneyBadger system is restricted to qualified personnel. In Australia this is typically qualified electricians with CEC accreditation for Solar and Battery. Many of the procedures covered in the INSTALLATION manual have inherent risks.
- Page 4 It is ready to connect a PV Solar array (maximum 5 panels in series (250Vdc) and and generator (either auto or manual start) The HoneyBadger system is designed to be installed either inside or outside, ideally in a shaded area against a wall. A changeover switch is included in case of system failure. In this case the loads can then be run off a generator until the system is operational again.
- Page 5 HoneyBadger_UserManual Dimension & Clearance HoneyBadger Weight: 392kg with 4x Lithium batteries (42kg per battery) Dimensions w/ door closed: 169 H x 94 W x 65 D [cm] Dimensions w/ door open: 169 H x 104 W x 144 D [cm]...
- Page 6 Overview The Inside: The HoneyBadger has two areas, one for the batteries and the other for the switches and electronic equipment. Each section is secured be a key-lockable double door. In the top area, you will find all electric-electronic equipment and also the switches and AC connection terminals.
- Page 7 HoneyBadger_UserManual Overview Directly below are the DC Breakers responsible for isolating the PV array and the MPPT. The bottom area enclosure consists of a robust and perforated base to support full weight of the batteries. Also, a front and rear rail to secure the batteries in place. Attached to the upper back side of this chamber there can be up to two (2) fully enclosed battery busbars with the correct amount of battery cables.
- Page 8 HoneyBadger_UserManual What is in my HoneyBadger Quattro Similar to the MultiPlus, the Quattro is also a combined inverter and charger. Additionally, it can accept two AC inputs and automatically connect to the active source. Its many features include a true sine wave inverter, adaptive charging, hybrid...
- Page 9 HoneyBadger_UserManual What is in my HoneyBadger SmartSolar MPPT 250/100 A solar charger gathers energy from your solar panels and stores it in your batteries. Using the latest, fastest technology, SmartSolar maximises this energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. SmartSolar maintains battery health, extending its life.
-
Page 10: Temperature Sensor
HoneyBadger_UserManual What is in my HoneyBadger Color Control GX The Color Control GX is the communication-centre of your installation. It offers at-a-glance live information, and lets you control all products connected to it. Full system control is gained - almost anywhere in the world - by accessing your Color Control GX using the free-to-use Victron Remote Management Portal (VRM). - Page 11 Series are engineered to outperform and outlast its competitors. Generator Because the HoneyBadger is an off-grid system, it is highly recommended to purchase the unit with one of our recommended generators. However, if purchasing separately, inverter-generators are recommended for use with HoneyBadger 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.
- Page 12 4 Switch on the PV Array #1 and #2 Isolator 5 Position the Changeover switch upwards (position 1); 6 Turn ON all AC circuit breakers The shutdown procedure is shown below. This label is affixed to the inside of the HoneyBadger. RE_PROD_0010 Version #1 Page 12 of 19...
-
Page 13: How To Operate
When this type of operation is desired, this is what the AC breakers must look like when performing Step 5 of Power-up Procedure (see How to Power-up/shutdown my HoneyBadger). ByPass Operation In the event of maintenance or failure of the Victron Quattro and there is no power output from the system, you can configure the system to operate in ByPass mode. - Page 14 HoneyBadger_UserManual How to Monitor my HoneyBadger OPTION 1- On the CCGX: The Color Control GX is the communication-centre of your installation. It offers at-a-glance live information of the generator supply, power demand from the loads (house), power production from the PV (solar) and the batteries info including State of Charge and charging/discharging power.
- Page 15 (behind the Quattro inverter). • Registering 1. OPTIONAL: During testing and commissioning, RedEarth will setup an account for the end user and send out the following invitation. 1. If you haven’t received this email from us, please email support@redearth.atlassian.net...
- Page 16 HoneyBadger_UserManual How to Monitor my HoneyBadger • How to monitor my system? Once signed in, you will see the following page. Overview Tab In this example the solar PV is producing 22.94kW of power, there is 17.04kW of load and solar PV is exporting 5.9kW to the grid.
- Page 17 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 18 2. What happens if my batteries go flat? R: The HoneyBadger is configured so that the batteries will never drop beyond recovery. Attempt to restart the system according to the response in FAQ #1, if that does not work after the 3 attempt, contact RedEarth’s technical support on +61 7 3279 6707.
- Page 19 HoneyBadger_UserManual Options available from RedEarth RedEarth can provide several options for the HoneyBadger; • Additional batteries for system expansion. • Extended warranty options. • Miscellaneous spare parts (including indicator lights for Generator start) • Solar kits, PV panels, racking and pre-terminated PV cables •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the HoneyBadger and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers