RedEarth HoneyBadger Manuel utilisateur
HoneyBadger
Home Battery System – Off-Grid
Victron with Troppo-4841 Lithium Batteries
Installation Manual
HoneyBadger Installation Manual
HoneyBadger Install Version 2 Page 2 of 32 Issue Date 18/07/2022
Safety
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 5033:2021 (and 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
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.
In the event of a fire evacuate the area and call emergency services. A dry agent
fire extinguisher should be readily available and used. DO NOT use water.
Note: MSDS document is provided with the system and can 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.
A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current. The
following precautions should be observed when working on batteries:
Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery
terminals.
In our efforts towards constant product enhancement, this document is subject
to change at any time. Please visit http://www.redearth.energy and download the
appropriate and latest version manual.
Symbol
Explanation
Refer to the operating instructions
Indicates additional information, emphasized contents or tips that may be helpful.
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Caution, risk of danger.
Do not touch live parts until 10 minutes after disconnection from the power
sources.
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Table of Contents
Home Battery System – Off-Grid ............................................................................................................. 1
Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 2
HoneyBadger Overview ........................................................................................................................... 4
Dimensions and clearance/positioning information ................................................................................ 5
Internal Components description ............................................................................................................ 6
8 steps to complete your HoneyBadger installation: ............................................................................ 11
Step 1. Transporting ..................................................................................................................... 11
Step 2. Positioning ........................................................................................................................ 12
Step 3. Solar Installation ............................................................................................................... 12
Step 4. Electrical connections ....................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Solar.................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 AC Connections ................................................................................................................ 15
4.3 Battery .............................................................................................................................. 17
4.4 Remote Monitoring .......................................................................................................... 18
Step 5: Turn ON and Shutdown procedure .................................................................................. 19
Step 6: Commissioning ................................................................................................................. 20
Step 7: Activating Remote Monitoring and Communications ...................................................... 21
Step 8: Customer Handover ......................................................................................................... 24
Services and Options available for the HoneyBadger ............................................................................ 25
Appendix A – Single Line Diagrams ........................................................................................................ 26
Appendix B – Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 28
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HoneyBadger Overview
The HoneyBadger is an Australian-made all-in-one battery system built for off-grid homes.
The system is designed to be easy to install and use. It is fully assembled, factory tested prior to
shipment and requires only limited programming on-site.
It includes a 10kVA Victron Quattro inverter, up to two Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPT) and up
to 32.8kWh of self-managed Troppo-4841 lithium batteries.
Remote monitoring is available subject to mobile phone coverage.
This uses RedEarths EMU app. The Victron VRM portal is also
available for more detailed analysis.
HoneyBadger is ready to directly connect up to a 13.3kW PV Solar
array (maximum 250VDC (5 panels in series) and a generator (either
2-wire auto start or manual start). Note that an additional AC-
coupled solar inverter can be added if more Solar is required (e.g.
Fronius 8.2).
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.
A typical complete installation of the HoneyBadger will require the electrical connection of:
The customers load: usually via an
external switch board with an earth stake
and MEN link – there are dedicated
terminals inside the unit to connect to.
PV solar panels: with one array per MPPT
(maximum 250VDC per string) (with two
MPPTs, two different different PV array
orientations can be used).
Generator: recommended (2-wire auto
start or manual start generator).
Terminals for connecting a dry-contact
compatible generator start or signal light are included. A Victron smart charger is also included to
keep the starter battery of the generator charged up.
In addition, the installer may need to program the Victron CCGX controller for the customer’s
specific requirements (e.g., generator run times). RedEarth tech support is available 7-days a week.
Remote monitoring: The HoneyBadger comes with RedEarth’s RedPi Lite 4G modem, with SIM card
built in. If there is mobile phone coverage, then remote monitoring is possible. Optimal positioning
of the antenna will help with reception. A direct connection from the customers router to the
HoneyBadger is also possible.
Note: The HoneyBadger 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.
Finally, the HoneyBadger conforms to the Australian Battery Safety Guide. This includes the
requirement to have an earth fault detection and alarm function on Victron MPPT equipment
operating at above 120Vdc. (AS5033:2021 paragraph 3.5.1)
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Dimensions and clearance/positioning information
Positioning information summary:
Minimum Clearance around
HoneyBadger 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 HoneyBadger is rated for outside
installation. It should be installed in a
shaded area.
HoneyBadger Weight:
560kg with 8x Troppo LFP
batteries (42kg per battery)
224kg without batteries
Dimensions w/ door closed: 169 H x 94
W x 65 D [cm]
Dimensions w/ door open: 169 H x 104
W x 144 D [cm]
IP rating: IP43
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Internal Components description
The HoneyBadger has two sections. The top area contains the inverters, MPPT’s and all of 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 each door.
External Power outlet – 10amp
On the right of the HoneyBadger is a 10amp power
outlet. This is available anytime the system is turned
on. It does not require the solar panels to be
connected.
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Face plate
Behind the face plate, are the connection points required for installing the system. This area should
only be accessed by qualified personnel. The faceplate is held in place by four screws in the corners of
the faceplate.
Face plate installed:
Face plate removed:
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AC Breakers
The AC Breakers include a two-pole breaker for connecting a generator as well as 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.
Generator 2-wire auto-start
To the right of the AC breakers, on the DIN
rail, are the two terminals to connect the 2-
wire auto-start for a generator.
A Victron smart charger is also included in the
parts kit. This is to provide a continuous
trickle-charge to the starter battery of the
generator. It can be plugged into any
available power plug.
DC Breakers
The DC Breakers are used for isolating the PV
array and the MPPT from the battery.
If two MPPT’s are included in the system then
there will be two sets of breakers as shown,
otherwise there will be only one set.
This is also the connection point for the
external PV arrays.
Ensure that the maximum PV array volatge
does not exceed 250Vdc and that the polarity
is correct before connecting the PV array, as
if it is reversed it will destroy the MPPT.
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Earth fault alarm
Just below the MPPT, is the Earth Fault Alarm display. This monitors the unearthed PV Array (60-
300Vdc) and battery storage system for conductor insulation degradation. It satisfies the earth fault
detection requirements of both AS/NZS 5033:2021 and AS/NZS 5139:2019 with onboard audio/visual
alarms and an alarm relay output for external fault detection.
This device consists of two parts, the display interface
located under the MPPT in the face plate, and the
electronics section which in installed in the
communications compartment.
The ALL-CLEAR light is illuminated in normal operation.
If the device detects a fault, the FAULT DETECTED light
will illuminate and a buzzer will sound that can be muted
by pressing “Silence”. Contact your installer.
More information on the Earth Fault device is available at the following link, www.aerl.com.au/wp-
content/uploads/2020/10/EarthGuard-300-User-Manual-REV-1.2.pdf
Communications compartment
The communications compartment contains
the remote monitoring equipment and the
electronics section of the Earth Fault alarm.
It is located on the right side of the
HoneyBadger and is accessed by removing
the four screws holding the vent cover in
place.
The RedPi Lite monitoring equipment
installed consists of a RUT240 modem with a
RedEarth SIM-card for remote monitoring.
An antenna is included which should be
mounted externally during installation.
Additional Wi-Fi and mobile antennas are
connected directly to the modem, however
for optimal coverage the external antenna
should be installed outside the unit. Ideally in
a high location with clear visual access to the
outside. The antenna has a magnetic base to help with positioning.
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Battery compartment
The bottom compartment can hold up to
eight of RedEarth’s 4.1kWh Troppo batteries.
The compartment is separated from the
inverter compartment by a sealed divider.
A perforated base supports the batteries.
Two sets of front and rear rails secure the
batteries in place. The batteries can be
removed for transportation if required.
Passive ventilation is provided via the vents in
the base of the HoneyBadger and through the
vents in the top rear of the compartment.
Attached to the top of this compartment are
two fully enclosed battery busbars with a full
set of eight pairs of battery cables included,
to allow easy connection of additional
batteries in the future.
Parts kit - HoneyBadger
The HoneyBadger is supplied with documentation and a parts kit box to complete the installation.
Documentation: (latest versions are available online at
www.redearth.energy)
o User manual
o Installation manual
o HoneyBadger Identification sheet (serial #s etc)
o HoneyBadger production checklist
o MSDS – Troppo-4841 battery
Additional hardware:
o 1 x Victron Smart charger – for trickle charging a back-up
generator starter battery
o Inline string fusing for 4 parallel strings per MPPT (8 pieces for 1
MPPT and 16 pieces for 2xMPPTs)
o MC4 branch connectors x 12 (to combine 2 x 16 panels for both
MPPTs
Parts Kit Box misc.:
o Stickers and Traffolytes required for the installation
o Screws and Dynabolts selection for fixing unit to wall and floor
(incl. 2x wall plates)
o Selection of glands for cable entry (suitable for 25mm and
32mm conduit)
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