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HoneyBadger Installation Manual

 

HoneyBadger Install Version 2 

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Issue Date 18/07/2022 

Fan control adjustment 

The thermostat is located at the inside rear of the unit next to the 

left fan. This automatically starts the fans once the temperature 

rises  above  the  set-point.  This  set-point  can  easily  be  adjusted 

with a small screwdriver. It is set to 35⁰ Celsius in the factory.  
 
 
 
 
 

Step 7: Activating Remote Monitoring and Communications 

The HoneyBadger system is supplied with RedEarth’s RedPi Lite 4G monitoring hardware. 
It comes with a built-in SIM card to connect to the local mobile network. For best reception the included 
antenna needs to be placed in a suitable location outside the system as described in Step 4.4. 
If no mobile coverage is available, but internet is 
available (e.g. via SkyMuster or Starlink services) 
these can be hard-wired into the RJ45 socket in 
the rear of the Colour Control GX display.  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Once internet communication is established there are 2 ways to remotely monitor the HoneyBadger 
1.

 

Monitoring via RedEarth’s EMU App: 

This 

option 

provides 

easy 

monitoring of the system operation 

using your mobile phone. 

Note: 

Remote 

monitoring 

assumes  that  you  have  mobile 

phone  coverage  and  that  your 

system  was  connected  during 

installation. 

To  setup  monitoring  via  the  EMU 

App follow the steps below. 
Using  your  mobile  phone,  scan  the  QR  code  sticker attached  on  the  inside  of  the  top door  of  the 

HoneyBadger. It looks like this: 
 

Summary of Contents for HoneyBadger

Page 1: ...HoneyBadger Home Battery System Off Grid Victron with Troppo 4841 Lithium Batteries Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...eries 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 f...

Page 3: ...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 Moni...

Page 4: ...y 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 M...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...T 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...

Page 7: ...te 18 07 2022 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 f...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...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 3...

Page 10: ...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 late...

Page 11: ...confirm remote operation 8 Customer Handover including helping with access to RedEarth EMU app Step 1 Transporting The HoneyBadger system is supplied on a pallet as shown at right It is fully set up f...

Page 12: ...ose of the tape is to avoid paint chipping during transportation This can now be removed Step 3 Solar Installation The PV Array should be designed and installed in accordance with AS NZS 5033 and the...

Page 13: ...reverse battery polarity however this is not an issue as it is pre wired by RedEarth Victron have the following comments about connecting the PV polarity in reverse which is in the installers hands Fu...

Page 14: ...h connector 4mm2 PV cable can be used before the second branch connector as the current is below the 30A rating with 4mm2 cable Step 4 Electrical connections To access the cable connection points remo...

Page 15: ...holes on either the left or right of the system then sealed appropriately with 25mm or 32mm glands and conduit The Appendix A contains a SLD for the system wiring The AC wiring can be more easily com...

Page 16: ...ger The following specifications must also be met for a guaranteed compatibility with the inverter Generator waveform THD 10 Generator Vrms range 180 264Vac Generator voltage crest factor Vpeak Vrms 1...

Page 17: ...essing the button on the side of the terminal and pull it straight up NOTE When installing the battery cable simply push it onto the terminal until you hear a click 2 Remove the bolt that holds the ea...

Page 18: ...tenna 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 16mm2 gla...

Page 19: ...on each battery will come on 2 Switch on the BATTERY SYSTEM D C ISOLATOR the Quattro Inverter and CCGX display will start note the small black switch on the front of the Inverter itself needs to be i...

Page 20: ...connecting a laptop to the HoneyBadger a MK3 device is required This is not supplied with the HoneyBadger but is available separately The VE Config program can be downloaded from Victron s web page h...

Page 21: ...included antenna needs to be placed in a suitable location outside the system as described in Step 4 4 If no mobile coverage is available but internet is available e g via SkyMuster or Starlink servi...

Page 22: ...et the most from your investment in your HoneyBadger It will also register your email You will then immediately be sent an email that allows you to log into the EMU app Download RedEarth s EMU app Cli...

Page 23: ...ptop computer To access the VRM portal email or call RedEarth tech support with the serial number of your Honey Badger it can be found on the inside of the top door and looks like this HB xxxxxxx You...

Page 24: ...5 The battery and DC terminal connections are tight Check during installation 6 Insert the supplied blanking plugs into the unused holes in the side of the unit and reinstall the side vents Handover...

Page 25: ...edEarth You can receive regular relevant communications from RedEarth Other benefits include Access to RedEarth s PPP Private Power Plant and the stream of financial benefits available to the customer...

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Page 28: ...chnical Specifications Victron Quattro inverter charger Selected specifications The HoneyBadger uses the 48 10 000 100 as the standard inverter The 48 5000 70 100 100 inverter is available as an optio...

Page 29: ...llation Manual HoneyBadger Install Version 2 Page 29 of 32 Issue Date 18 07 2022 Troppo 4841 Battery specifications Short circuit Current ISC 1x 0 4 kA 2x 0 8 kA 3x 1 2 kA 4x 1 6 kA 5x 2 0 kA 6x 2 4 k...

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Page 31: ...Installation Manual HoneyBadger Install Version 2 Page 31 of 32 Issue Date 18 07 2022 RedEarth Energy Storage Ltd 15 Fienta Place Darra Brisbane QLD 4076 Australia Tel 1800 733 637 Email support rede...

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