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BlackMax – User Manual BlackMax Off-grid Battery System User Manual RE_PROD_0006 Version 3 Page 1 of 19 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
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Do not use a damaged battery. Batteries should only be disposed of at an appropriate recycling centre. Please contact RedEarth for advice. 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).
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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.
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BlackMax – User Manual 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]...
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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.
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Air Flow 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. RE_PROD_0006 Version 3...
What is in my BlackMax 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.
30⁰ 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.
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BlackMax – User Manual How to Turn ON / Shutdown my BlackMax 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;...
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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.
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 battery system breakers have printed on the handle a “I”...
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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. CAUTION: Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable about batteries and the required precautions.
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BlackMax – User Manual How to Monitor my BlackMax OPTION 1- On the Display: The SurePower display in the lid is designed to be as user-frendly as possible. With icons repesenting different stages of the power and arrows to indicate the direction of power flow. Below you will find a few pictures illustrating some of the most common situations.
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How to Monitor my BlackMax OPTION 2 – Remote monitoring via RedEarth’s Portal (Optional Component) 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BlackMax – User Manual Services and options available from RedEarth RedEarth can provide several options for the BlackMax that will help you optimize power consumption and monitoring benefits. • Membership of the RedEarth Customer Community • Additional batteries for system expansion •...
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BlackMax – User Manual Appendix - A Battery curves: RE_PROD_0006 Version 3 Page 19 of 19 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
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