RedEarth SunRise Single Phase User manual

SunRise – Installation Manual
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SunRise
Home Battery System
Model: Single Phase
User 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 SunRise system is restricted to qualified
personnel.
In Australia this is typically qualified electricians with CEC accreditation for Solar and
Battery.
WARNING: Lithium Battery Hazard
Many of the procedures covered in the 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.
Shutdown and safety procedures
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. The
wiring diagrams and installation instructions are given as a guide only and compliance
to appropriate standards is the responsibility of the installer.
Damaged battery
Do not use a damaged battery. Batteries should only be disposed of at an appropriate
recycling centre. Please contact RedEarth for advice.
Fire
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 also can be found at
www.redearth.energy
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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The SunRise Home Battery is an Australian-made battery system designed to reduce electricity
usage. The system generates and stores solar power for use day & night. The SunRise is fully
certified to AS4777.2, IEC62109-1/2 & AS60950.1 and conforms to the Battery Safety Guide.
The SunRise system can be installed with or without batteries. Batteries can easily be added later,
as demand grows and budgets allow. Batteries must be of the same make and model.
•When installed with batteries excess PV solar electricity generated during the day will be
used to reduce the amount of electricity imported from the grid at night. In addition the battery
ensures essential household loads (fridges, lights etc) can be powered during a power
outage. This uses an automatic transfer switch included inside the SunRise unit.
•When installed without batteries excess PV generated during the day can be exported to the
grid, which reduces your electicity bill. Ensuring you have the best electricity plan from your
provider will improve your return.
•The SunRise system can also easily be retrofitted to an existing PV solar system.
The SunRise combines an AS4777.2 certified SunGrow 5kW inveter (SH5K-30) with the following
battery options:
Up to 6 RedEarth Troppo batteries (48VDC Lithium-ion 4.1kWh nominal each).
Up to 5x PylonTech (48VDC Lithium-ion 3.55kWh nominal each – Model US3000)
NOTE: This Installation Guide should be read in conjuction with the following Sungow, PylonTech
or RedEarth-Troppo User Manuals supplied with the system.
A total of 6.65kW of solar panels can be connected to the systems two MPPT’s to
claim full STCs (1.33 x 5.0kW). The maximum DC string voltage is 600VDC.
The SunRise SGS system can be remotely monitored via RedEarths’ monitoring web
portal or via their their app (iSolarCloud app).
Note: The SunRise is not designed to act as the customers main switch board (MSB) as it does
not include space for additional main & customer circuit breakers or RCDs.
About SunRise

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Dimensions & Clearance
SunRise Weight: 87kg plus 42kg per Troppo battery
Or 32kg per Pylontech battery
Dimensions: 1040 H x 969 W x 544 D [mm]
SunRise Minimum Clearance
According to AS/NXS 5139
SunRise (Mini) Weight: 61kg plus 42kg per
Troppo battery
Dimensions: 1040 H x 669 W x 543 D [mm]

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The SunRise
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 three sets of switches on the righthand side to control the flow of power. These
sets are defined as “AC”, “PV” and “Battery”. With the battery behind the first window, the PV in the
middle (red and yellow rotary switch) and the AC switches on the right.
The House
After the installation of the three-phase SunRise, the Main Switchboard of the property should look
something like this:
The key features are:
•SunRise Meter: Reads the amount of power used/sold to the grid
•“BATTERY SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER”: Disconnects all power to the SunRise as well as Essential Loads
Overview

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The SunRise contains high quality Power Conversion Equipment (PEC),
state of the art Lithium-Ion Phosphate Batteries and all is carefully
assembled by qualified technicians in our factory.
On the left hand side is the Sungrow SH5K-30
facing outwards and all the connections to it are on
the bottom side. Also in this area are the terminal
blocks that will communicate with the meter.
The middle area is where the batteries are located. A complete set will have
either 4 Pylontech or 6 RedEarth Lithium Batteries.
The terminals on the back panel and above the batteries are for the connection of the thermal relay
and the heat extraction fans.
Lithium Battery
Batteries are a critical part of the On-Grid system as they store
energy generated from the solar panels. This power can then be
utilised at times when solar energy is not available.
The battery bank has been sized to meet your requirements
according to your Load Profile and energy assessment.
The self managed LFP battery with internal BMS offers
you a safe lithium option for any solution that requires
reliability, ease of use and a product that outperforms
others.
Built to the highest quality standards, incorporating
components of exceptional reliability and durability, our Australian manufactured Troppo Series are
engineered to outperform and outlast its competitors.
Temperature Sensor
A temperature activated relay is positioned on the top left-hand side of the rear
panel as shown in the picture. This relay is connected to the fan also on the
rear and will turn them on once the set temperature is reached. In factory, the
dial is set to activate between the temperatures of 35⁰ and 40⁰ Celsius.
Fan
To help keep the inside of the BlackMax at an adequate temperature, a 230V
fan – activated by the temperature sensor – will push out the hot air and fresh
air will come in through the vents on the base.
What is in my SunRise

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Turn ON
NOTE: all devices listed below are located on the RHS of the unit and can be also identified by the
number in front of it.
To turn ON the unit you must follow the steps below:
1 Switch ON the BATTERY SYSTEM D.C. ISOLATOR (#3);
2 Switch ON both SOLAR D.C. ISOLATORS (#2);
3 Turn the BYPASS Switch to Normal Operation (upwards);
4 Turn ON all AC circuit breakers (#1);
NOTE:The breaker in the switchboard labelled as “BATTERY SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER” must
stay ON at all times.
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 (#1);
2 Switch OFF the SOLAR D.C. ISOLATORS (#2);
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.
How to Turn ON / Shutdown my SunRise

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During Normal Operation:
The SunRise is setup to provide power in the most efficient way possible.
The priorities set on this system are to power the loads from the PV (solar) first, then the battery and
finally 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 into the batteries and used when needed. In the event where the loads are
met (by the solar power), the batteries are full and there is still excess solar available, the system
will now begin to export power to the grid.
To understand better, observe the real life example below, where the green area is the Solar Power,
the yellow area is the Loads, the red area is the battery and the blue area is the grid.
In this example there are 4 clear scenarios:
•Scenario 1: There is no solar power, the batteries are “empty”, and the grid is providing power to the
loads.
•Scenario 2: 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. The excess solar power is 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.
How my SunRise Operates

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During Black-outs:
When the Grid power is lost, the system will turn off and then after a few seconds (up to a minute)
power will be available again on the essential loads (EPS).
While in this mode, the SunRise will use PV power (if available) to power the loads charge the
batteries. If PV is not present (night-time), the SunRise will power the loads via the battery.
If the battery reaches a low SOC, the SunRise will go into “Standby Mode”. Standby mode will stop
providing power to the loads until the PV and/or grid becomes available again.
To understand better, observe the real-life example below, where the green area is the Solar Power,
the yellow area is the Loads, the blue area is the battery. Note that in this example the grid in not
present.
In this example there are 3 clear scenarios:
•Scenario 1: There is no solar power or grid, the batteries are providing power to the loads.
•Scenario 2: As the solar power increases, it provides power to the loads and the excess power charges
the batteries.
•Scenario 3: Even though the solar power is at its maximum, it is reduced to only match the loads.
Minimal battery power is used in this scenario as it is used as a buffer for sudden changes in demand.
Note that the previous “excess” solar power is not allowed to be exported to the grid.
NOTE: If the SunRise is overloaded in this operation mode, the inverter will turn off (loss of power
on essential loads). It will attempt to turn on again, but for this to happen some loads must be turned
off otherwise it will trip again.
How my SunRise Operates