RedEarth BlackMax Installation Manual
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- Page 1 BlackMax – Installation Manual BlackMax Off-Grid Battery System Installation Manual RE_PROD_0005 Version 4 Page 1 of 32 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
- Page 2 BlackMax – Installation Manual RedEarth Energy Storage Ltd 15 Fienta Place Darra – QLD 4076 Australia Tel: 1800 733 637 Email: info@redearth.energy Web: www.redearth.energy RE_PROD_0005 Version 4 Page 2 of 32 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
- Page 3 BlackMax – Installation Manual Safety WARNING: Working on the inside of the BlackMax system is restricted to qualified personnel. RedEarth recommend installation by licensed electricians only. The wiring diagrams and installation instructions are given as a guide only and compliance to appropriate standards is the responsibility of the installer. Relevant...
- Page 4 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 by national standards.
- Page 5 BlackMax – Installation Manual Dimensions & 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]...
- Page 6 Inside The BlackMax can be divided into four main areas, The AC side, the DC side, the inverter, and the battery area. By opening the front door - as explained above – you will have access to the AC side, inverter area, and DC side.
- Page 7 BlackMax – Installation Manual Components The main components of the BlackMax are the hybrid inverter (SurePower 5000 by RedEarth), one, two or three Lithium batteries and several other small devices that are shown in the picture below. All electrical connections can be made via plugs, making the system user friendly and extremely quick to install.
- Page 8 BlackMax – Installation Manual Components RE_PROD_0005 Version 4 Page 8 of 32 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
- Page 9 BlackMax – Installation Manual Components The BlackMax comes fully equipped with the following items. • BlackMax pre-wired enclosure • RedEarth - SurePower inverter • Up to 3x Troppo Batteries • Installation Manual • User Manual Many customers request the Solar Power Kit which is shown at the left and can include: Pallet (1.6W 1.16D 0.15H [m])
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Page 10: Installation
7. Finalizing and Handover Step 1. Transporting The BlackMax system is supplied on a pallet in one of two configurations (just unit or kit) as shown on right. It is fully set-up and ready to run. The system weighs around 176kg with 3x lithium batteries and should be handled with proper lifting equipment. - Page 11 Ensure that the array is within the inverter specification and polarity of the array is correct. PV modules must have an IEC61730 Class A rating WARNING: The Solar DC Isolator on the BlackMax must be in the off position before any solar panels are connected RE_PROD_0005 Version 4...
- Page 12 MEN and earth stake. To do so, open up the unit as explained in “Opening the BlackMax”, remove the clear cover on the AC side by undoing the 2 screws holding it in place. This allows access to the terminal blocks, GPO’s, breakers, earth and neutral bars.
- Page 13 BlackMax – Installation Manual Installation Removing or Installing a TROPPO: To remove or install a battery, you will need to follow these steps: • Remove the battery cables by pressing the button on the side of the terminal and pull it straight up;...
- Page 14 BlackMax – Installation Manual Installation Removing or Installing a US3000: To remove or install a battery, you will need to follow these steps: • Remove the battery cables by pressing the button on the side of the terminal and pull it straight up;...
- Page 15 4.5. Generator Auto-Start BlackMax contains three terminals (NO, C and NC) on the bottom of the display. These terminals are connected to a dry contact that can be programmed to automatically start a generator, or it can be used to activate a signal light indicating that the manual start generator is required. To learn how...
- Page 16 4G reception area, this also does not require installation as it is done and tested in factory. If purchased from factory, the BlackMax will come with a weatherproof gland in the parts kit box. The antenna must pass through it and then the gland must be tightened on the unit.
- Page 17 C. Press the red button of master battery to power on, all the battery LED light will be on one by one from the Master battery NOTE: For more information on this battery, see Manual – US3000 on RedEarth download page. Use the table below to check correct operation of the battery.
- Page 18 BlackMax – Installation Manual Installation Turn ON (Troppo) To turn on the unit you must follow the steps below: 1 Under the lid, switch ON the battery breakers on the top of each Troppo battery. The LED on each battery will come on.
- Page 19 BlackMax – Installation Manual Installation Step 7. Shutdown 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;...
- Page 20 Step 8. Commissioning The BlackMax is commissioned and tested in RedEarth’s factory to guarantee correct operation of the system as ordered. However, last-minute parameter adjustments may be required (eg. generator size/ charging rate or increasing energy storage). Carefully follow the procedure in the SurePower Quick Start Guide on how to make these alterations without compromising the existing configuration.
- Page 21 BlackMax – Installation Manual Installation Step 9. Monitoring and Communication 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.
- Page 22 BlackMax – Installation Manual Installation OPTION 2 – Remote monitoring via RedEarth’s Portal The BlackMax can be monitored online through the SwitchDin platform. If this option is available, contact RedEarth Tech Support and request a Installer and User login. Registering 1.
- Page 23 BlackMax – Installation Manual Installation Overview Tab In this example the solar PV is producing 0.77kW of power, there is 0.05kW of load and solar PV is charging the battery with 0.54kW. The battery is providing 0kW to the loads.
- Page 24 • If the Generator has been hardwired in, check for proper weatherproof seal on the entrance gland from the BlackMax. • Check for proper weatherproof seal on the PV entrance gland from the BlackMax. • Check that the system is correctly earthed, either via the customer’s local earth or through a locally installed earth stake.
- Page 25 BlackMax – Installation Manual Services and options available for your BlackMax 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 •...
- Page 26 BlackMax – Installation Manual Appendix A Single Line Diagram - Power RE_PROD_0005 Version 4 Page 26 of 32 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
- Page 27 BlackMax – Installation Manual Appendix A Single Line Diagram - Communications RE_PROD_0005 Version 4 Page 27 of 32 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
- Page 28 BlackMax – Installation Manual Appendix A Single Line Diagram – Generic Main Switchboard RE_PROD_0005 Version 4 Page 28 of 32 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
- Page 29 BlackMax – Installation Manual Appendix B Technical Specifications – BlackMax PV Input MPP Voltage Range 120V – 450V Max. Input Voltage (V 500V Max. Input Current Short Circuit Current (I 22.5A Battery Battery type Lithium-Ion Phosphate Nominal Energy Capacity 4.1kWh per Troppo (4.1 / 8.2 / 12.3) 3.5kWh per US3000 (3.5 / 7.1)
- Page 30 BlackMax – Installation Manual Appendix B Technical Specifications – SurePower 5000 RE_PROD_0005 Version 4 Page 30 of 32 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
- Page 31 BlackMax – Installation Manual Appendix B Technical Specifications – RedEarth – TROPPO Short-circuit Current (I UN Number 0.4 kA 0.8 kA 3481 1.2 kA RE_PROD_0005 Version 4 Page 31 of 32 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
- Page 32 BlackMax – Installation Manual Appendix B Technical Specifications – Pylontech – US3000 Short-circuit Current (I 0.4 kA 0.8 kA UN Number 3481 RE_PROD_0005 Version 4 Page 32 of 32 Issue Date 23/03/2021...
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