RedEarth HoneyBadger User Manual

RedEarth HoneyBadger User Manual

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Victron with Troppo-4841 Lithium batteries
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  • Page 1 HoneyBadger HOME BATTERY SYSTEM – OFF-GRID Victron with Troppo-4841 Lithium batteries www.redearth.energy...
  • 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

    Weekly ...................................... 16 Monthly ..................................... 16 Annually ....................................16 End of Life Recycling ............................16 Services and options available for your HoneyBadger ................17 RedEarth Energy Storage 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | sales@redearth.energy | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 4: Safety

    AS/NZS 5139:2019 equipment The HoneyBadger 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 Victron inverter and MPPT. 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: About Your Honeybadger

    The Victron VRM portal is also available for more detailed analysis. The HoneyBadger system can be installed either inside or outside, ideally in a shaded area against a wall. A changeover switch is included in case of system problem. The loads can then be run off a generator until the system is operational again.
  • Page 6: Dimensions And Clearance/Positioning Information

    The HoneyBadger is rated for outside installation. It should be installed in a shaded area. RedEarth Energy Storage 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | sales@redearth.energy | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 7: Honeybadger Overview

    Overview of operation Your HoneyBadger has two sections. The top area contains the inverters, MPPT’s and all the electrical switch gear. The bottom section is pre-wired for up to eight of RedEarth’s 4.1kWh Troppo batteries. Each section has a key-lockable door. Note that the keys are not the same for the two doors.
  • Page 8: Ac Breakers

    AC Breakers The AC Breakers include a two-pole breaker for connecting a generator. There is also a By-pass switch to use if the HoneyBadger has a problem and the load is to be run off the generator alone. Each switch has an identification label directly below it. These are shown below.
  • Page 9: Dc Breakers

    The system documentation is kept in the holder on the inside of the top door. It includes the manuals and other system paperwork. RedEarth Energy Storage 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | sales@redearth.energy | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 10: Fan Ventilation

    Additional batteries can be purchased from RedEarth. A maximum of eight batteries can be installed. All the battery cables are already included in your HoneyBadger. RedEarth Energy Storage 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | sales@redearth.energy | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 11: How To Turn On / Shutdown My Honeybadger

    6. In the battery compartment switch off the battery switches on the top of each Troppo battery. The display and LED light on each battery will turn off. RedEarth Energy Storage 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | sales@redearth.energy | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 12: Monitoring Your Honeybadger

    Entering all the information requested will help you to get the most from your investment in your HoneyBadger. It will also register your email. You will then be sent an email that allows you to log into the EMU app.
  • Page 13 HoneyBadger | User Manual Jan 2023 Download RedEarth’s EMU app by clicking on the Google Play or App Store icons to download the RedEarth EMU app. Open the EMU app and create and account using the email you just registered via the QR code.
  • Page 14 VRM portal. After receiving the invitation email from Victron, follow the prompts to setup your account. Happy monitoring in the VRM portal. RedEarth Energy Storage 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | sales@redearth.energy | www.redearth.energy...
  • Page 15: Faq's

    Q: My Generator is turning on too frequently and/or staying on for too long. What does this mean? A: If connected to the auto-start function of the HoneyBadger, there are several reasons that it might be turning on. The default settings are set to turn on the generator on low State of Charge (SOC) and low voltage levels of the battery.
  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Weekly  Check the monitoring display on the HoneyBadger  Check the RedEarth EMU app to monitor the operation of your HoneyBadger system (If available)  Check the earth fault alarm is green “all OK” Monthly  Clear any vegetation or overgrowth around the HoneyBadger ...
  • Page 17: Services And Options Available For Your Honeybadger

    Services and options available for your HoneyBadger As a RedEarth HoneyBadger 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, especially If you join the RedEarth Optimum program.
  • Page 18 HoneyBadger | User Manual Jan 2023 RedEarth Energy Storage 15 Fienta Place, Darra BRISBANE QLD 4076 | 1800 733 637 | sales@redearth.energy | www.redearth.energy...

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