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RedEarth DropBear Instruction Manual

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HOME BATTERY SYSTEM—ON AND OFF-GRID
Single and Three Phase Models

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  • Page 1 DropBear HOME BATTERY SYSTEM—ON AND OFF-GRID Single and Three Phase Models...
  • Page 2 RedEarth operates with the belief that electricity will be the primary energy source in the future, and that every business and residence can generate more clean, green electricity than it can consume – meaning they can financially capitalise on their excess solar energy.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Monitoring via RedEarth’s EMU App and Select.live ....................21 Step 8: Customer Handover ..............................22 Appendix A ............................24 Appendix B ............................28 RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...

  • Page 4: Safety

    AS/NZS 5139:2019 equipment The DropBear must only be installed by suitably qualified personnel who have read and are familiar with its operation and hazards. The battery provided with this system must be charged only by the Selectronics inverter. Do not attempt to charge the batteries with any other charger device or connect any devices directly to the DC battery bus unless approved by RedEarth.

  • Page 5: Overview

    (either 2-wire auto start or manual start), or the grid for grid-connected systems. The DropBear is designed to be installed indoors or outside in a shaded and weather protected area and fixed against a wall. A changeover switch is included in case there is a problem with the system. In this case the loads are run solely off an alternate power source (e.g., generator or the grid) until the system is operational again.

  • Page 6: Dimensions And Clearance/Positioning Information

    Minimum Clearance around SunRise where no windows doors etc are allowed, according to AS/NZS 5139. RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...

  • Page 7: Components

    Components This is an overview of the DropBear. It has two main sections. The top section contains the inverters and switch gear, and the isolated bottom section contains the TROPPO batteries. Each section has a key-lockable double door. The image below shows the 1-phase version of the DropBear.
  • Page 8 DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 The two images below show the 1-phase and 3 phase version of the DropBear. In the 3-phase version the Fronius PV inverters are installed outside the DropBear. 1-phase setup with x2 Fronius PV inverters...

  • Page 9: 3-Phase Switch Gear

    Depending on whether you have a single-phase or three-phase version, the configuration will be as shown below. 1-phase wiring: RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 10 DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 3-phase wiring: The lower enclosure is where the TROPPO batteries are installed. The DropBear can hold up to 14 batteries (4.1kWh x14 = 57.4kWh nominal). Front and rear rails secure the batteries in place as shown below.

  • Page 11: Components Supplied

    Selectronics SP PRO user manual  Fronius inverter manual  Battery SDS  Warranty Information RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...

  • Page 12: Installation-8 Steps For Installation And Customer Handover

    8. Customer Handover – including their access to the EMU app Step 1. Transporting the DropBear The DropBear system is supplied strapped down to a pallet. It is fully ready to run, just requiring the batteries to be installed. The system weighs around 367 kg without batteries.

  • Page 13: Step 2. Positioning The Dropbear

    DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 Step 2. Positioning the DropBear The DropBear is designed to be placed against a wall in a shaded IMPORTANT: Before positioning the DropBear, be sure and weather protected area with the system securely connected that there is a minimum available area of 2.4 m H x 2.0 m...

  • Page 14: Step 4. Electrical Connections

    MCB as shown below, as well as the Earth and Neutral bars as required. PV inverters that are pre-installed in the DropBear are pre-wired to their respective AC breakers (1-phase system only). However, if a PV inverter is installed externally such as in the three-phase model, the AC cables must be attached to the dedicated PV inverter breakers.
  • Page 15 The fourth terminal from the left terminal must be connected to the negative (0V) terminal of the generator’s battery. RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 16 These are usually supplied separately for ease of transportation; unbox the batteries, place them on the battery shelf, re-install the front battery rails and finally attach the battery cables. RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 17 25/32mm glands and connected to any of the 3 MCBs preinstalled into the system. Communications The DropBear has RedEarth’s RedPi edge device installed. It includes a 4G SIM card and provides for easy monitoring of the system operation using your mobile phone.

  • Page 18: Step 5: Turn On And Shutdown Procedure

    Step 5: Turn ON and Shutdown procedure Once the DropBear is in place and correctly wired up, you may start the system. To power up the unit follow the steps below: 1. Turn on individual DC battery breakers on top of each TROPPO battery.

  • Page 19: Step 6: Commissioning

    Step Two Open the program “Selectronic SP Link”. The following page will appear: Step Three RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 20 The program will request you to “Save Site” before proceeding. Fill in a site name and then click “Save Site”. RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...

  • Page 21: Step 7: Monitoring Via Redearth's Emu App And Select.live

    SP Pro. NOTE: In case of a factory reset on the parameters, the installer may contact RedEarth Energy Storage and by providing the DropBear’s serial number (on the QR code sticker) request the configuration file.

  • Page 22: Step 8: Customer Handover

    The system is correctly earthed, either via the customer’s local earth or through a locally installed earth stake.  If a 2-wire auto-start generator is connected, ensure that it can be started by the DropBear. Also ensure the supplied Victron battery charger is connected to the generator starter battery.
  • Page 23 Services and Options Available for Your DropBear As a RedEarth DropBear system owner you have the choice of joining our customer community. You just need to register your contact details with RedEarth. You can receive regular relevant communications from RedEarth.
  • Page 24 DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 Appendix A Single Line Diagram—Single Phase Power RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 25 DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 Single Line Diagram—Single Phase Communications RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 26 DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 Single Line Diagram—Three Phase Power RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 27 DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 Single Line Diagram—Three Phase Communcations RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 28 -25⁰C … +40⁰C Maximum Altitude 1500m Overvoltage Category III (GENERATOR), II (PV)(BATTERY) Decisive Voltage Class DVC-C RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 29 DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 Technical Specifications—Selectronic SP Pro SPMC482 RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 30 DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 Technical Specifications—Fronius Primo and Symo PV inverters RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 31 0.4 kA 0.8 kA 1.2 kA 1.6 kA 2.0 kA 2.4 kA UN Number 3481 RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 32 DropBear | Installation Manual Jan 2023 RedEarth Energy Storage For sales enquiries contact sales@redearth.energy For technical support: support@redearth.energy 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | www.redearth.energy...

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