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DropBear_UserManual

RE_PROD_0012 Version2

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Date Issue 28/07/2020

DropBear

Home Battery System – On and Off-grid

Selectronic-Fronius with Lithium Batteries

(Single Phase)

User Manual

Summary of Contents for DropBear

Page 1: ...DropBear_UserManual RE_PROD_0012 Version2 Page 1 of 22 Date Issue 28 07 2020 DropBear Home Battery System On and Off grid Selectronic Fronius with Lithium Batteries Single Phase User Manual...

Page 2: ...r_UserManual RE_PROD_0012 Version2 Page 2 of 22 Date Issue 28 07 2020 RedEarth Energy Storage Ltd 15 Fienta Place Darra QLD 4076 Australia Tel 1800 733 637 Email info redearth energy Web www redearth...

Page 3: ...cables the voltages connected or generated by the equipment are hazardous and potentially fatal It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the installation and all the wiring is carried out a...

Page 4: ...technical support and service to ensure ongoing operation of your DropBear You can also access remote monitoring to view your consumption online DropBear installations require the electrical connecti...

Page 5: ...ersion2 Page 5 of 22 Date Issue 28 07 2020 Overview DropBear Weight 205kg without any Lithium batteries 42kg per battery Dimensions 200 5 H x 131 4 W x 65 6 D cm DropBear Minimum Clearance Dimensions...

Page 6: ...for the switches electronic equipment Each section has a key lockable door The top enclosure contains the electronic equipment switches and AC connection terminals The AC Breakers window shown below...

Page 7: ...ated base to support full weight of the batteries and front and rear rails to secure the batteries in place If purchased without the full capacity of twelve 12 self managed batteries PowerPlus Energy...

Page 8: ...before shipping All parameters are pre set for correct operation between the SP Pro inverter the Fronius and the battery bank Some parameters may need to be adjusted during installation eg Generator s...

Page 9: ...an emergency light The Inverter Charger will control the various energy sources depending on the demand or SOC of the battery The Inverter Charger efficiently manages and maintains the batteries Our...

Page 10: ...sconnected and no power will pass through it For more information check How to Operate section in this manual Battery Batteries are a critical part of the Off Grid system as they store energy generate...

Page 11: ...nteed compatibility with the inverter Generator waveform THD 10 Generator Vrms range 180 264Vac Generator voltage crest factor Vpeak Vrms 1 6 Generator peak voltage 380V Frequency range 45Hz 55Hz Freq...

Page 12: ...d relay is positioned on the rear panel behind the top part of the Selectronic inverter as shown in the picture This relay is connected to the four 4 fans on the roof and will turn them on once the se...

Page 13: ...urn on the PV isolator located under the Fronius Primo Before step 4 the inverters are powered but not turned on outputting AC power 4 Turn ON the Selectronic To turn the inverter on you must press an...

Page 14: ...DropBear ByPass Operation In the event of maintenance or failure of the SP Pro and or the Fronius and there is no power output from the system you can configure the system to operate in ByPass mode T...

Page 15: ...it will stop producing 230V to avoid too deeply discharging the batteries and therefore damaging them To restart the SP Pro you must 1 Turn OFF the Main Switch Out 2 Press the ON button on the SP PRO...

Page 16: ...with vacuum or soft brush Clean outside of enclosure soft brush or damp cloth Bi annually Clean solar panel surfaces to ensure optimal performance Annually Visually inspect for loose cables or connec...

Page 17: ...his droplet can be found in the Comms area of the DropBear right of the AC breakers Monitoring Registering 1 OPTIONAL During testing and commissioning RedEarth will setup an account for the end user a...

Page 18: ...e last time data was collected from the SwtichDin droplet and updated to this profile SOC This graph shows the state of charge of the battery for today as a percentage value SO FAR TODAY This section...

Page 19: ...s a positive value above the zero line then the in a charging state If this is a negative value below zero the line then it s discharging Live Tab The Live Tab displays all the live readings of data i...

Page 20: ...system This will include you the customer and staff involved in monitoring your system Alert Tab The alert tab shows any errors or warnings received about the system You will also receive an email if...

Page 21: ...w SOC procedure in this manual 3 My Fronius PV inverter is showing State 307 What does this mean This fault is rectified automatically Due to the low level of insolation sunlight early in the morning...

Page 22: ...ts including indicator lights for Generator start Solar kits with combiner boxes PV panels racking and pre terminated PV cables Diesel Generator with 2 wire auto start Generator backup kit for on grid...