HoneyBadger Installation Manual
HoneyBadger Install Version 2
Page 18 of 32
Issue Date 18/07/2022
4.4
Remote Monitoring
The HoneyBadger remote monitoring system,
RedPi Lite, is already installed when the system is
shipped, including a 4G SIM. The only
requirement during installation is to install the
supplied antenna in a good 4G reception area. If
installing in a closed area like a Shed, remember
to check the 4G signal with the shed doors closed
(e.g. by looking at how many bars of reception you
have on your mobile phone) as this will affect the
strength of the signal, otherwise position the
supplied antenna outside.
To access the antenna, remove the four screws
that hold the vent cover on the right side of the
unit.
Unplug the antenna from the RedPi Lite
monitoring device, pass it through the 16mm
2
gland from the parts
kit, fit the gland in the 16mm hole on the side of the unit. Fit the
antenna to the RedPi Lite device and then tighten the gland. Once
this is done, place the antenna in an open area with good cellular
reception. The antenna has a magnetic base.
Note: if there is no mobile phone coverage then remote monitoring
is not possible.
Local monitoring:
Note that all information available remotely can also be
monitored on the local control screen in the HoneyBadger.
Detailed instructions are available from Victron at
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-
Color-Control-GX.0.3-EN.pdf
