RedEarth SunRise Maxi SRS-1 Series User manual

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SunRise 1-phase
Home Battery System
Model: SRS-1xx & SRM-1xx
User Manual
SRS-1xx (Maxi) SRM-1xx (Mini)

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SAFETY
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Explanation
Indicates additional information, emphasised contents or tips that may be helpful.
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Caution, risk of danger.
In the event of fire evacuate the area and call emergency services. A dry agent fire extinguisher
should be readily available and used. DO NOT use water. Evacuate the area and call emergency
services. Toxic gas may be produced if the battery catches fire.
Note: MSDS document is provided with the system and can also be found at
www.redearth.energy
Do not use a damaged battery. Batteries should only be disposed of at an appropriate recycling
centre. Please contact RedEarth for advice.
Working on the inside of the SunRise system is restricted to qualified personnel.
In Australia this is typically qualified electricians with CEC accreditation for Solar and Battery.
Many of the procedures covered in this Installation manual have inherent risks. Whilst the
SunRise is designed to be electrically safe, including residual current device and double insulated
cables, the voltages connected or generated by the equipment are hazardous and potentially
fatal.
The SunRise must only be commissioned by suitably qualified personnel. It is the responsibility
of the installer to ensure the operation and all the wiring is carried out according to all safety
standards that are applicable to the installation.
If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
In our efforts towards constant product enhancement, this document is subject to change at any
time. Please visit www.redearth.energy and download the appropriate and latest version of this
manual.
RedEarth Energy Storage Ltd
15 Fienta Place
Darra, Brisbane QLD 4076
Australia
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.redearth.energy

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Your SunRise Home Battery is an Australian-made all-in-one battery system designed to optimise your
electricity usage, reduce your electricity bill and also reduce your carbon footprint.
The system, including solar panels, generates and stores electricity for use day & night, and includes a backup
capability so that your key loads remain powered during any blackout.
You can monitor the system via RedEarth’s EMU app, available for
both Apple and Android phones.
There is also the option to use your electricity in other ways via
RedEarth’s PPP (Personal Power Plant), to generate additional income
such as through Energy Trading. Contact RedEarth for additional
information.
RedEarth can also provide ongoing monitoring to ensure your system
is operating correctly.
The SunRise system can operate without batteries, however much of
the functionality will not be available unless batteries are installed.
 With batteries, PV solar electricity generated during the day will be used by your home, excess
electricity will be stored in the battery and then exported to the grid, which reduces your electricity
bill. In addition the battery ensures essential household loads (fridges, lights etc) can be powered
during a power outage. It is also a requirement for accessing the features of RedEarth’s PPP.
 Without batteries excess PV generated during the day can be exported to the grid, which reduces
your electicity bill, however no electricity can be stored for later use. Note that the SunRise is
designed so that batteries can easily be added inside it at a later date, as demand grows and budgets
allow.
 The SunRise system can also easily be retrofitted to an existing PV solar system that may already be
installed at your home.
All batteries added later must be of the same make and model and supplied by RedEarth to maintain your
warranty. A maximum of 6 batteries can be added into the SRS-1xx (Maxi) totalling 24.6kWh nominal and a
maximum of 3 batteries can be installed into the SRM-1xx (Mini) totaling 12.3kWh nominal..
A small battery will limit the amount of self consumption and energy trading possible.
A total of 6.6kW of solar panels can be connected to the SunRise 1ph systems, and be fully claimable via the
government solar rebate scheme. Note that an additional PV inverter can also be added to increase the total
size of your solar system. In a typical home with 1-phase wiring up to 5kW of additional PV inverters can be
added, allowing a maximum of 13.2kW of solar panels to be installed. Contact RedEarth for more information
if you are looking for a larger grid-connected system.
PPP Private Power Plant: RedEarth offers its PPP to generate more value for you from your SunRise system
than is normally available from other battery systems who only offer a VPP option (Virtual Power Plant).
Contact RedEarth for more details and to see if you qualify for RedEarth’s Private Power Plant.
Finally, SunRise is fully certified to AS4777.2:2020 & IEC62109.1&2 & AS60950.1 and conforms to the
Australian Battery Safety Guide.
About your SunRise

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Model numbers:
SRS-1xx Maxi model numbers;
 SRS-100 (no batteries)
 SRS-104 (x1 battery = 4.1kWh nominal)
 SRS-108 (x2 battery = 8.2kWh nominal)
 SRS-112 (x3 battery = 12.3kWh nominal)
 SRS-116 (x4 battery = 16.4kWh nominal)
 SRS-120 (x5 battery = 20.5kWh nominal)
 SRS-124 (x6 battery = 24.6kWh nominal)
SRM-1xx Mini model numbers;
 SRS-100 (no batteries)
 SRS-104 (x1 battery = 4.1kWh nominal)
 SRS-108 (x2 battery = 8.2kWh nominal)
 SRS-112 (x3 battery = 12.3kWh nominal)
Dimensions and clearance/positioning information
SunRise Weight, size and IP rating:
SRS-1xx Maxi
 339kg with 6x TROPPO Lithium
batteries (42kg per battery)
 87kg complete without batteries
 1040H x 969W x 544D [mm]
SRS-1xx Maxi
 213kg with 6x TROPPO Lithium
batteries (42kg per battery)
 82kg complete without batteries
 1040H x 669W x 544D [mm]
IP rating: IP43
Positioning information summary:
Minimum Clearance around SunRise where no windows
doors etc are allowed. According to AS/NZS 5139.
Note: if the system is >300mm off the wall then this does
not apply.
The Sunrise is rated for the following Environmental
Condition – Rated maximum ambient operating
temperature 50degC for outdoor unconditioned without
solar effects. According to AS4777.2:2020.
This means the SunRise system must be installed in a
shaded area.

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Sunrise Overview
The SunRise – overview of operation
RedEarth’s SunRise Home Battery System is designed to be fully autonomous and provide solar and battery
power in the most efficient way possible.
The SunRise has two groups of switches on the right-hand side of the unit and one PV isolator attached to the
wall next to the unit. These control the flow of power. In normal operation there is no need to operate them.
These sets are defined as “AC”, “PV” and “Battery” as shown below.
Your House – main switch board
After the installation of your single-phase SunRise, the Main Switchboard of your property should look
something like this. The two key components related to your SunRise system are identified below:
1. SunRise Meter: This measures the amount of power imported from, or exported to the grid
2. “BATTERY SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER”: Isolates the SunRise from the Switchboard, which is needed if
for example work is to be done on the Switchboard. At all other times this switch remains on.
During a blackout the essential loads are supported by the SunRise system. The non-essential loads will turn
off until grid power is restored. Note that if too many loads are on the essential circuit the battery could run
flat quite quickly or the backup circuit could become overloaded and turn off temporarily.

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Turn ON procedure
NOTE: all devices listed below are located on the RHS of the unit and can be also identified by the numbers
affixed to the clear covers of the switches. (Numbers 1 to 4)
To turn ON the unit you must follow the steps below:
1 Switch ON the BATTERY SYSTEM D.C. ISOLATOR (#3);
2 Switch ON the SOLAR D.C. ISOLATOR (#2) – this is located on the wall next to the SunRise system;
3 Turn ON all AC circuit breakers and ensure the BYPASS switch is in NORMAL position (#1);
Shutdown Procedure
The shutdown procedure is the reverse of the “turn on” procedure and is shown below. This procedure can
be found on the RHS of the unit.
1 Turn OFF all AC circuit breakers. Leave the BYPASS switch in the NORMAL position (#1);
2 Switch OFF the SOLAR D.C. ISOLATOR (#2) – located on the wall next to the SunRise system;
3 Switch OFF the BATTERY SYSTEM D.C. ISOLATOR (#3);
NOTE: The BYPASS switch has a middle position that is “OFF”. However, this
will disconnect the essential loads and is not used in normal operation.
How to Turn ON / Shutdown my
SunRise

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Normal operation - Grid available:
The SunRise is setup to provide power in the most optimal way to reduce your use of electricity from the grid.
The priorities are to power your home from the PV (solar) first, then from the battery and finally from the
grid.
To take full advantage of your solar power, the solar power will go to the loads first and only the excess will
be stored in the batteries and used when needed. In the event where the loads are being met by the solar
power and the batteries are already full then any excess solar electricity will be exported to the grid.
To understand this better, please review the example from one of our customers below. It covers a full 24-
hour day.
The green line (green area) is the Solar Power that was generated (from 6am to 4pm), the orange line area is
the home load, the red line is the battery (charging and discharging during the day) and the blue area is the
grid (importing and exporting during the day).
In this example there are 4 clear scenarios:
 Scenario 1: It is very early in the morning. There is no solar power, the batteries are “empty”, and the
grid is providing power to the loads.
 Scenario 2: From 6am, as the solar power increases, it provides power to the loads and the excess
power charges the batteries. Grid power is now neutral.
 Scenario 3: The solar power is at its maximum and is still providing power to the loads. The batteries
are full and remain full until they are needed, usually as the sun goes down. The excess solar power is
being exported to the grid.
 Scenario 4: As the solar power disappears, the batteries start to “take over” the loads. While the
batteries still have energy, the grid will remain neutral, and your loads are being powered from the
solar power you stored during the day.
How my SunRise Operates

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Operation during Blackouts:
If Grid power is lost, e.g., due to storms damaging powerlines, the SunRise system will turn off momentarily
and then after a few seconds (up to a minute) power will be come back on, but only for the essential loads
(EPS) that were connected during the installation of your system. This will usually include your fridge, key
lights and power circuits.
While in this EPS (backup) operating mode, the Sunrise will use power from the battery and also from your
solar panels (during the daytime) Excess solar will charge the batteries. If you are careful with your electricity
use during a blackout you can maintain electricity supply to your essential loads for an extended period of
time. Note that if the conditions are overcast or it is raining then the solar panels will not generate as much
electricity as normal. Monitoring your RedEarth EMU app will show you the % of battery capacity remaining
(unless the mobile phone network is also not operating)
Once the batteries are empty, the SunRise will turn off and you will lose power on the EPS loads.
There are two ways that the SunRise will turn on again. Please see FAQ #1 at the end of this manual to learn
how this happens.
To better understand operation of your SunRise during a blackout review the real-life example below.
The green area is the Solar Power, the orange line are the house loads, and the blue line is the battery. Note
that in this example the grid in not present, which is what happens during a blackout.
In this example there are 3 clear scenarios:
 Scenario 1: It is early morning. There is no solar power or grid, the batteries are providing power to
the loads.
 Scenario 2: From 6am, as the solar power increases, it provides power to the loads and the excess
power charges the batteries.
 Scenario 3: Here the batteries are now full and the solar generation is reduced to match the house
loads as there is nowhere
Note: If the SunRise is overloaded during EPS operation mode, the inverter will turn off (loss of power on essential
loads). It will attempt to turn on again, but for this to be successful some loads must be turned off otherwise it
will trip again.
How my SunRis
e Operates

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Your SunRise system or PV array develops a fault
If your SunRise system develops a fault, then the whole system can be
bypassed.
Follow the Shutdown Procedure and then switch the system to Bypass Mode,
as explained below.
If you PV system (solar panels) develops an electrical leak (earth fault), the
SunRise will illuminate the red light in the AC Breakers window. If this happens,
follow the Shutdown Procedure (explained in this manual) and operate the
system in Bypass mode (as explained below) and contact your installer. If they
are not available, contact RedEarth.
BYPASS OPERATION
In the By-Pass operation mode the SunRise battery will
be completely bypassed and the grid will provide power
directly to all house loads, including the EPS (backup)
loads. Note that in by-pass mode there is no back-up
protection available for the EPS loads.
To activate By-pass mode, follow the shutdown
procedure during which all AC breakers, PV isolators and
battery isolators are turned off, THEN switch the By-
pass Switch into the downwards position (II)
The system will immediately provide all power from the
electricity grid. You should now contact your installer to
begin rectification work. If they are not available, contact
RedEarth
NORMAL OPERATION:
Once rectification work has been completed the SunRise
system will be taken out of By-pass operating mode.
This is done by switching the By-pass switch into the up
position ( I ). Then the TURN ON procedure is followed,
as described earlier in this manual.
How my SunRise Operates

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Monitoring your system is done via RedEarth’s EMU app.
To setup monitoring follow the steps below.
Scan the QR code sticker attached on the outside of your system. It looks like
this:
Scanning the code will take you to the RedEarth customer portal.
Entering the information requested will help you to get the most from your investment in RedEarth’s PPP.
.
After completing the warranty registration, you can easily create an account on the RedEarth EMU app with the
same email and start viewing your system straight away.
If you have any issues email [email protected].
Monitoring your system

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Click on the Google Play or App Store icons to download the RedEarth
EMU app.
Create your account and RedEarth will immediately send a confirmation
email to your email account.
Click on the confirmation email and enter your electricity tariff,
 Wholesale (e.g., Amber)
 Single/flat rate
 TOU (time of use)
… you can complete this later
Now you are good to go!

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Q: “I lost power!” What should I do?
A: If you have just lost power on the non-essential loads, this means that the grid has failed, and the power to
non-essential loads will remain off until the grid power is restored by the electricity utility. Your essential loads
will still have power. They also lose power for up to a minute as the SunRise sets itself up to operate in Back-
up mode. Once it has done this your essential loads will come back on (e.g. fridge and key lights etc that were
connected during initial installation)
Once the SunRise is in Backup Mode (no Grid available) it is important to understand that you now have a
limited electricity supply. If you run too many loads and the battery goes flat then the essential loads will also
turn off.
You can just wait for the grid supply to be restored and the SunRise will restart as will all your loads.
Otherwise, if you do not want to wait that long, you can restore supply to the essential loads by waiting until
the sun is shining then turn OFF the ac breakers on the SunRise. Next, turn the PV Isolator next to the SunRise
OFF and then ON again. This will start the battery charging process. Once the battery is at a safe level
(approximately 40% which may take a couple of hours), you can turn the AC breakers back on and supply will
resume to your essential loads.
Note: If the battery is left in low state of charge for a long period of time, the battery will go into a self-
protection mode and will require a certified electrician to restart the system.
Q: Something went wrong, and I do not have power on my essential loads.
A: If your essential loads do not have power but your non-essential loads do have power then you have a
problem with the SunRise system. Turn the BYPASS switch on the RHS of the SunRise into the “Down” position
as explained on pp9 above. Your essential loads should now have power. Contact RedEarth’s technical support
on 1800 733 637
FAQ’s

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Maintenance Schedule
Weekly
 Check the RedEarth EMU app to note the operation of your SunRise system
 Check the PV earth fault lamp (RED lamp) is not illuminated on the side of the SunRise
Monthly
 Clear any vegetation or overgrowth around the SunRise system
 Ensure safety labels/instructions remain visible
 Ensure airflow around the unit is not blocked, including for air entering the base of the unit.
 Review any emails from RedEarth to remain up to date on relevant opportunities
Annually
 Visually inspect for loose or damaged cables or connections near inverter
 Inspect conditions of solar panels, cables, array frame for damage or corrosion
 Test the EPS (Back-up) functionality of the SunRise by switching off the main breaker to the house.
After a minute the selected backup loads should come on (e.g., fridge etc.). Switch the main breaker
to the house back on to resume normal operation.
End of Life Recycling
Please contact RedEarth Energy Storage to arrange recycling of your battery.
Working on the inside of the SunRise system is restricted to qualified personnel.
RedEarth recommend installation by licensed electricians only.
Note that government rebates for solar panels are only available if solar panels are
installed by a certified installer
Maintenance and End of Life

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As a RedEarth SunRise 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.
Other benefits include
 Access to our PPP (Private Power Plant) stream of financial benefits to you
 Remote monitoring service if required. Includes recommendation for system upgrades.
 Additional batteries for system expansion
 Extended warranty option
In addition to the SunRise system RedEarth offers other systems for both on-grid and off-grid applications.
Contact RedEarth for more information.
Services and options
available for your SunRise