RedEarth BlackMax User manual

BlackMax – Installation Manual
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BlackMax
Off-Grid Battery System
Installation Manual

BlackMax – Installation Manual
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RedEarth Energy Storage Ltd
15 Fienta Place
Darra – QLD 4076
Australia
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.redearth.energy

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WARNING: Working on the inside of the BlackMax system is restricted to qualified personnel.
RedEarth recommend installation by licensed electricians only.
WARNING: Lithium Battery hazard
The BlackMax must only be installed by suitably qualified personnel who have read
and are familiar with its operation and hazards.
This manual covers all following model numbers: BMX-104, BMX-108, BMX-112,
BMX-203, BMX-207,
Safety
CAUTION: The battery provided with this system must be charged only by the
ShurePower inverter Do not attempt to charge the batteries with any other charger
device or connect any devices directly to the DC battery bus.
Attempt to do so will void warranty.
The wiring diagrams and installation instructions are given as a guide only and
compliance to appropriate standards is the responsibility of the installer. Relevant
standards are listed below:
AS/NZS 3000:2018
Wiring rules
AS/NZS 5033:2014 (amdt 1&2)
Installation and safety requirements for
photovoltaic (PV) arrays
AS/NZS 4509.2:2012
Stand-alone power systems-Design
AS/NZS 1170.2:2011
Structural design actions-Wind actions
AS/NZS1768:2007
Lightning protection
AS/NZS 3008.1.1:2017
Electrical installations – Selection of cables
AS/NZS 5139:2019
Electrical installations-Safety of battery
systems for use with power conversion
equipment
Fire
In the advent 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: SDS document is provided with the system and also can be found at www.redearth.energy
Damaged battery
Do not use a damaged battery. Batteries should only be disposed of at an appropriate recycling centre.
Please contact RedEarth for advice.
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 manual.

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RedEarth’s BlackMax battery system is a ready-to-run energy storage system for off-grid
applications. It consists of a SurePower 5000 hybrid inverter and up to three (3) self-managed
lithium batteries (12.4kWh total). It is fully assembled, factory tested and requires no programming.
It is ready to connect a PV Solar array and a generator (either auto or manual start)
The BlackMax system is designed to be installed either inside or outside, ideally on a flat surface
and in a shaded area against a wall.
RedEarth Energy Storage can also provide an opptional remote monitoring service to ensure
ongoing operation of the BlackMax battery system.
A typical complete installation of the BlackMax with solar panels, will require the electrical connection
of:
•The customers load (via
external GPO) or harwiring to
a terminal block.
•The array of PV solar panels
– via MC4 conectors on the
inside of the unit.
•Generator (via external GPO)
or harwiring to a terminal
block.
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.
Overview:

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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]
Dimensions & Clearance
BlackMax Minimum Clearance
According to AS/NXS 5139
BlackMax Fully Open
1433 H x 750 W x 1106 D [mm]

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Opening the BlackMax
RedEarth’s BlackMax energy storage system can
be accessed via the top (lid) or the front door.
To open the lid, 2 screws (one from each side)
must be removed and then the lid can be lifted and
pivoted on the rear hinge similar to “popping the
bonnet” of a car.
To access from the front, there are 2 locks that
must be operated on the front door. The key to
open these locks comes tied to the left handle and
must be kept out of the reach from children.
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. To access the AC or DC side, you will have to remove the acrylic barrier
that is held in place by 3 nuts. Finally, to access the battery area, all you need to do is “pop the
bonnet”. This is procedure explained in “Opening
the BlackMax”.
Note: When closing, do not over tighten the
nuts holding the clear cover in place as it will
crack under pressure.
Components

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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.
Earth Fault Alarms
RedEarth recommend using AERL EarthGuard for Earth Fault Alarms when available. Please
contact AERL https://www.aerl.com.au/ for details.
Components

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Components

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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])
•BlackMax (with 1 or 2 batteries)
•Solar Panels (between 8 and 16)
•Clenergy PV mounting hardware and rails for tin roof
(custom length)
•15A lead for generator
•Optional
oHonda EU22i (registered in the customer’s name)
oHand trolley to help with the transporting the BlackMax
Components
Kit Dimensions:
1.6 W 1.116 H 1.14 D [m]
360 ~ 530kg

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7 steps to complete your BlackMax installation:
1. Transporting
2. Positioning
3. Solar Install
4. Electrical connections
4.1. Solar
4.2. Battery
4.3. Load
4.4. Generator
4.5. Generator Auto-Start
4.6. MSB
4.7. Monitoring
5. Turn ON/Commissioning
5.1. Turn ON
5.2. Shutdown
5.3. Commissioning
5.4. Fan Control Adjustment
6. Monitoring and Communication
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.
RedEarth’s BlackMax
comes fitted with two
handles to help with
handling. However, it is a heavy unit and should be managed with a
transportation device such as a hand trolley. This is available as an
option from RedEarth.
As a last resort, the lithium batteries can be removed and replaced once
the system is in position. Each Troppo battery module weighs 42kg and
should be lifted with the extreme caution.
Installation