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Summary of Contents for RedEarth Troppo-4841
- Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Troppo-4841 Self-managed Lithium Battery (LFP) RedEarth's own battery, Troppo, is the first Australian-made and owned battery approved and listed by the Clean Energy Council.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Battery connection and operation ....................................10 Transportation ............................................11 Troubleshooting ............................................12 Maintenance .............................................. 12 Options available from RedEarth ......................................13 Warranty ................................................13 Recycling and End of Life ........................................... 13 Support from RedEarth ..........................................14 Troppo battery specifications ........................................15 Page 2 of 19 Issue date: 14/09/2023. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Installers and users are responsible for familiarising themselves with this manual. The Troppo-4841 battery is certified to IEC62619:2017, IEC60950 and UN 38.3. It is listed on the Australian CEC (Clean Energy Council) list of approved batteries. IEC62619 is required to be able to sell this type of battery in Australia. -
Page 4: Overview
Damaged battery: A damaged battery must not be used and should be returned to RedEarth as soon as possible or disposed of via a recycling facility. Leaking electrolyte can cause skin irritation and chemical burns so contact should be avoided. -
Page 5: Physical Specification
Troppo 4841 Self-managed lithium battery – Installation and Operation Manual Physical specification Battery weight 42.5kg Battery dimensions 438mm wide x 725mm deep (including handle) x 88mm high (2RU) Package weight (with battery) 44kg Package dimensions 540mm wide x 800mm deep x 160mm high Page 5 of 19 Issue date: 14/09/2023. -
Page 6: Product Description
Troppo 4841 Self-managed lithium battery – Installation and Operation Manual Product description The Troppo 4841 battery is a lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) battery that contains a Battery Management System that manages the battery cells. It does not need to communicate with the charger or inverter; however, it is important that the charger and inverter are programmed to provide the correct voltage and current for the Troppo battery. -
Page 7: Understanding The Troppo Battery And Its Use
Further information can be found at www.redearth.energy RedEarth offers a wide range of training options for our partners including regular training courses run at our Brisbane facility, on-site for our larger customers, as well as online training options. Page 7 of 19... -
Page 8: Charging And Discharging The Troppo Battery
When connecting to third party inverters and chargers the parameters set in these devices are important for safe battery operation. The table below provides a guide to some of the key parameters to set. RedEarth also provides datasheets for setting up popular inverters and MPPTs. These are available on RedEarth’s website, www.redearth.energy. -
Page 9: Battery Installation: Location And Environment
2. RedEarth’s battery-only Vault enclosures—pre-wired This allows qualified installers to add RedEarth’s CEC approved battery system as the storage component of a 48Vdc installation. The Vault-11 is an indoor-rated enclosure that is pre-wired for up to 11 Troppo batteries. Multiple enclosures can be installed at a single site. -
Page 10: Battery Connection And Operation
Connect all the batteries in parallel, by connecting them to the main bus bar using the correct Amphenol 5.7mm Surlok cables (available from RedEarth and already included in all RedEarth systems). This busbar will be connected to the inverter/charger via a separate Main Battery Breaker (e.g., Noark MCCB). (Double check that all the battery cables are connected with the correct polarity) Next, ensure that this Main Battery Breaker connected to the inverter/charger is OFF. -
Page 11: Transportation
RedEarth, as damage to batteries caused by incorrect settings of the inverter/charger will affect your warranty. 51.80V If you have purchased a RedEarth system with the RedEarth remote monitoring option, you can contact RedEarth now. RedEarth will log 51.30V into your system and confirm that everything is operating correctly. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
The display of the Troppo battery can be replaced without removing the battery from its installation. This requires only a small flat head screwdriver. Contact RedEarth for details. Note that a faulty display does not usually affect the functioning of a Troppo battery. -
Page 13: Options Available From Redearth
Recycling and End of Life When a Troppo battery reaches its end of life, please return to RedEarth for recycling. Recycling is done domestically through a RedEarth partner in Victoria who reuse valuable minerals in the battery and correctly dispose of any dangerous materials. Note that the Troppo battery is designed to be repairable, unlike most other similar batteries, which is much more environmentally effective. -
Page 14: Support From Redearth
Troppo 4841 Self-managed lithium battery – Installation and Operation Manual Support from RedEarth RedEarth has additional information on the website: www.redearth.energy, including instructional videos. RedEarth contact details RedEarth Energy Storage Ltd. 15 Fienta Place, Darra (Brisbane) QLD 4076 Australia RedEarth office (press ‘2’ for support):... -
Page 15: Troppo Battery Specifications
Parallel connection Ask RedEarth for advice and support from 4.1kWh to 100kWh+ Series connection Only designed to operate in nominal 48Vdc systems- ask RedEarth for Not designed for series connection support Expected calendar Life @25ºC RedEarth warranty 10 years - see warranty document for details >10 years when used as per warranty terms... - Page 16 Physical characteristics Installer information Battery mounting options RedEarth can provide pre-wired VAULT battery racks. We also have a range In a standard 19” rack or free-standing of certified fully pre-wired inverter battery systems for both on- and off-grid horizontally, vertically or on either side applications.
- Page 17 This then requires a manual restart of the Troppo battery. Refer to separate inverter-specific information in the TROPPO Installation manual, otherwise contact RedEarth. Overview of how a Lithium-ion battery works...
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