User manual BMS - REDARC Electronics
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1. 000000 000000 apy apl 0 Bi 0 001 000000 e Figure 1 4 1 Main Unit Dimensions GIA es Te zl a UpA O cc CQ dc BO H ase hosed o Q Figure 1 4 2 Remote Monitor Dimensions 1 5 INTRODUCTION Multi stage Charging Process The BMS incorporates two different multi stage charging profiles Touring 3 stage and Storage 5 stage which can be selected in the Battery Mode menu on the Remote Monitor Touring Mode Touring mode is designed for use when on the road Touring mode offers a 3 stage charging profile consisting of Boost Absorption and Float stages see Figure1 4 1 In Touring mode the house battery is monitored to detect only a limited number of faults such as short circuit over current and over voltage This allows the BMS to operate correctly even when loads are connected to the house battery This mode will always produce an output unless a fault condition is detected and will cycle through the three stages as required to maintain the house battery as outlined in Figure 1 4 1 IMPORTANT Touring mode will achieve its best charge level if a Storage mode charge has been recently performed 3 Stage Charging Process Boost Absorption Float Voltage C2. Insert a flat head screwdriver at a When the screwdriver is in a vertical slight angle towards the front of the position gently push upwards on the Remote Monitor and push back to bottom of the Remote Assembly to depress the locking tabs unlock tab Repeat 3 amp 4 for 2 tab Slide fingers between the Front Face Remove the Remote Monitor cable and the Inner Assembly in positions and the Inner Assembly is removed marked above and carefully pull back towards the front of the Remote Monitor Figure 2 2 2 3 How to wall mount the Remote Monitor 14 2 2 3 Shunt amp Battery Monitor Wiring INSTALLATION GUIDE Installing the Current Shunt amp Battery Sensor Wire the Current Shunt between the negative terminal of the house battery and the common ground connection using the outside connections as shown in figure 2 2 3 1 Connect the sense terminals on the Battery Management System to the Current Shunt inner terminals with a twisted pair of wires The shunt positive wire is connected to the screw terminal on the end of the Current Shunt closest to the house battery The shunt negative terminal on the BMS must be fixed under the screw terminal on the Current Shunt nearest the common ground connection Bolt the large lug of the Battery Sensor to the negative terminal of the house battery with the ring terminal of the red wire bolted to the positive terminal of the house battery as shown in Figure 2 2 3 1
3. WARNING The AC power connection must be connected to an earthed socket outlet Do not use the BMS AC input if the cord is damaged If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or service agent WARNING A During connection of the unit the positive battery terminal must be connected first followed by the chassis terminal The chassis connection should be made away from the battery and fuel lines Supply mains should be connected last The connection to the supply mains is to be in accordance with the national wiring rules When disconnecting the supply mains should be disconnected first followed by the chassis connection then the battery connection Refer to Figure 2 4 1 for required connections and to Figure 2 4 2 or 2 4 3 for a typical setup OG othe Gos oe odLu EZZ 3 Shunt Positive 175 o Solar Positive 7 o Output Battery Positive Common Ground AC Mains Input Figure 2 4 1 Required connections NOTE If a longer Remote Monitor cable is required a replacement 6 Pin 6 Core RJ12 cable may be used up to a length of 10m 18 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 dm s AZL leoldAl zz aunbl4 SIU ugy Anubis pa aq pynoys pue ng snoH 3y 0 p 29 uu09 SDEO 3y V JO JU9IIND 1510 01 VSN SIU JO Z S BY 5 101001 Asayyeg HEJS yeg SIS
4. Battery Management oystem BMS1215S2 THE BMS1215S2 The Redarc BMS1215852 Battery Management System is a complete charging solution for you Auxiliary or House battery The system incorporates 240V AC 12 24V DC and 12V solar inputs to provide a 12V charging output at a maximum 15A rating The system also includes a Remote Monitor which provides information such as current voltage and temperature as well as a simplified battery percentage and charge rate WARNING amp SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important information relating to the safe installation and operation of the BMS Please read and understand these instructions before attempting to install or use the BMS WARNING A Throughout this manual warnings like this will appear to identify conditions or practices that could result in harm to the user and or damage to the BMS or other equipment IMPORTANT Throughout this manual important information that the user should know will be denoted like this For indoor use Keep electrical appliances out of reach from Children or infirm persons Do not let them use the appliances without supervision Do NOT disassemble the BMS the internal circuitry contains hazardous voltages Attempting to service the unit yourself may result in electric shock or fire and will void the unit warranty Do NOT use the BMS to charge non rechargeable batteries Doing so may result in harm to the user and or damage to the BMS
5. 1 The BMS incorporates five products in one negating the need for separate AC 240V charger solar regulator DC DC charge system battery monitor and vehicle battery isolator The BMS will automatically select between charging sources requiring no input from the operator during its operation The BMS has no fan which makes it SUPER quiet and very reliable The BMS is designed and manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions using the latest electronic and design technologies It is manufactured with high quality components to 1509001 quality and 15014001 environmental standards and backed with Redarc s quality service and two year warranty The BMS s DC DC charging enables optimal charging of house batteries even if they have different chemical characteristics from the vehicle battery The input voltage can be above equal to or below the output voltage State of Charge SOC indication means you will always know how charged the battery is and how much longer it will need to achieve full charge An easy to operate high quality user friendly liquid crystal display LCD module lets you know what s going on at all times The BMS is very reliable and includes in built non sparking battery connection reverse polarity protection without depending on fuses and short circuit protection The unit has undergone stringent safety amp electrical compliance testing The unit s easily selectable charging profiles make it suit
6. Cancel Contirm Low oltace Alarm C Set Alarm 10 5 volts back Edit Cancel Keypad Tone Setu 42 Keypad Tone ON OFF C if ai n Off ce Back Edit dz Cancel Contirm Pressing the Up and Down keys at this menu will cycle through the available settings for adjustment Pressing the Enter key at any of these screens allows you to adjust the selected setting The settings are adjusted by pressing the Up and Down keys Once the desired setting is selected pressing the Enter key will take you back to the Title screen for the setting that was just altered Pressing the Exit button from the title screens will take you back to the Basic Settings screen USER GUIDE Factory Settines C Are you sure Click CONFIRM to restore factory default settings ce Back Reset Cancel Contirm This screen is also found in the Basic Settings menu and gives you the option of restoring the Factory settings for the BMS To restore Factory Settings press the Enter key A caution screen will ask Are you sure Pressing the Enter key will restore all Factory Settings Pressing Back at the Factory Settings screen will take you back to the Basic Settings screen About 42 DE DARC Battery hlanasement System lade in Australia Wa redare comad m ee Back About cb Back dz This screen is also found in the Basic Settings menu
7. Shunt Negative Common Ground c Chassis Earth Figure 2 2 3 1 Shunt and Battery Monitor wiring diagram 1S INSTALLATION GUIDE DC Cable Size Requirements WARNING A Cable and fuse sizes are specified by various codes and standards which depend on the type of vehicle the unit is installed into Selecting the wrong cable or fuse size could result in harm to the installer or user and or damage to the BMS or other equipment installed in the system The installer is responsible for ensuring that the correct cable and fuse sizes are used when installing this device Input Wire Diameter Selection The BMS is capable of drawing up to 30A from the vehicle battery which may be several metres from its installation location The installer needs to ensure the appropriate cable is used to connect the positive and negative connections of the BMS to the vehicle battery While the BMS will operate with less efficient cabling for best performance high quality cable connections should be used to minimise voltage drop and efficiency losses Redarc recommends the installer use cabling and connections between 6mm and 6B amp S automotive The recommended maximum cable length between input vehicle battery and the BMS should not be longer than 10m for 6mm auto or 20m for 6B amp S Redarc recommends that the input wire be of the size outlined in Table 2 3 1 Distance metres Recommended Cross Recommended from source battery to sectio
8. and allows you to access information about the build of the BMS and the company You may be asked to access this menu should you ever call up for technical support with your BMS Pressing Back at the About screen will take you back to the Basic Settings screen Factory Settings Battery Type GE 40A Charge Mode TOURING Temperature Scale Celsius Key Tone Status 50 Brightness 90 Backlight Alarm 30 secs Low Volts Alarm 10 5V USER GUIDE lalarninsl 42 temperature Sensor connected lonore Clear lf the BMS detects a problem with the charging system that does not prevent it from charging the battery it will alert you via a Warning screen and an alarm buzzer and continue charging The screen will give a brief description of the problem and allow you to select either Clear or Ignore via the Enter and Exit buttons Both options will clear the warning screen After selecting Clear however the BMS will immediately check to see if the fault condition still exists If it does it will display the warning screen again Selecting Ignore will prevent the BMS from detecting the same fault for up to one minute NOTE If Ignore is selected but the fault is not removed when the warning re appears after one minute it will not be accompanied by the alarm buzzer The troubleshooting section of this manual contains a description of faults detected Fault Hz o Output b
9. as battery type and contrast level At any time during operation the Exit button will take you back to the last level unless otherwise specified At any time during operation the menu at the bottom of the screen will explain the function of the Enter and Exit buttons Screen Title z SOC ys Hour Up Key Function Sound On Mute Battery Status Down Down Key Function Sj Function Down Key Function Wj e SOC 7596 Back Henst G un Enter Key Function Figure 3 2 1 The LCD Display 24 3 3 USER GUIDE Navigating the Menu Battery Charge Battery Charge Analysing soc Analysing soc to 100s Hot charsins it Charce Loos it Charce Loos b The BMS monitors current in and out of the house battery keeping track of the charge remaining This screen displays the estimated state of charge of the house battery in percentage along with a bar graph For the duration of the initial charge cycle for a new battery this screen will show Analysing This is when the BMS is gathering information about the battery under charge Press the Enter key to view the State of Charge SOC graphs by hour or by day State of Charge is determined by current in or out of the house battery and uses the first charge cycle Analysing and the battery size input by the user at setup to determine what the full State of Charge should be Battery Charce io Battery Charce Batter
10. battery which protects the BMS house battery and most importantly the user The Remote Display is used to inform the user of the nature of the problem whenever possible These indicators should be used to diagnose and if possible correct any faults that may occur If after attempting to rectify the situation a fault still occurs please send the unit back to Redarc for diagnosis When attempting to diagnose a fault cabling should be over rated and all components including all input sources and house battery should be connected as close as possible to the BMS BMS FAULT MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION BMS over current fault An internal error has caused excessive 1 Return to supplier current draw Output battery over voltage fault The output battery voltage is too high Check battery is correct type 12V 6 above 18V cell Internal temp sensor short circuit fault There is an error with the internal Return to supplier temperature sensor Internal temp sensor open circuit fault There is an error with the internal Return to supplier temperature sensor Unit over temperature fault Allow to cool The unit has over heated Allow to cool charging will recom mence automatically Output battery under temperature fault Output battery is below 0 C BMS will halt charging until battery is above 5 C Output battery over temperature fault Output battery is above 60 C BMS will halt charging until battery is below 55 C Dry cell detected in output battery BMS ha sdet
11. confirm the settings and return to the Battery Setup screen Pressing Down from the Battery Setup screen will display the Basic Settings menu WARNING When charging a battery make sure the settings at the Battery Setup menu on the Remote Monitor are correct for the type of battery under charge Charging a battery with the wrong profile may cause the BMS to indicate a fault and could result in damage to the battery If you are unsure what battery type or settings to use set the BMS to the Gel setting as this is the most subtle form of charge These settings should be reviewed and or changed every time the battery is connected to the BMS 27 USER GUIDE Basic Settings 42 Home Edit Via this menu you can change settings relating to the Remote Display and its operation Pressing Enter at this screen allows adjustment of Contrast Brightness Backlight Low Voltage Alarm Temperature and Tones Pressing Enter at this menu will display the Basic Settings menu items Pressing Down at this screen will return to the Charge Status screen Contrast Setup 42 Adjust Contrast 42 PEak uk Edit Cancel Contirme Brichtness Setu 42 Adjust Brightness 42 A Sane O 90 yt Back Edit Cancel Confirm Temperature Setu 42 Temperature Scale 42 Celsius Fahrenheit Back Edit Cancel Contirm Backlight Time C Backlight Time C yer 2 o oi secs Back Edit
12. to sensitive loads connected to the house battery 5 Stage Charging Process Boost Absorption Equalise Float Maintenance Float Maintenance Voltage Current Figure 1 4 2 5 Stage Charging Process INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT When the BMS is set to Storage mode and no valid charging sources are connected it will enter a Sleep mode after 2 3 seconds The sleep mode is designed to limit the amount of current drawn from the output battery by the system whilst in Storage mode and does this by switching the screen and all non essential functions off The BMS will wake up from its Sleep mode if any valid input source is sensed though this may take 30 60 seconds to occur after the source in connected This delay can be avoided by disconnecting the output before connecting an input source however the State of Charge of the output battery will not be retained i e SOC screen will return to Analysing until a charge cycle in completed 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 1 System Layout Sos Solar Panels lt Not Supplied Vehicle Battery Battery To Loads Not Supplied Monitor Not Supplied oy SAR House Battery Not Supplied Mains Power Figure 2 1 1 System Layout 2 2 Mounting Instructions This section describes how to mount the four major components of the BMS the Main Unit the Remote Monitor the Current Shunt and the Battery Sensor O 200008 OLG0000 Figure 2 2 1
13. Only use the BMS for charging Standard Lead Acid Calcium content Gel amp AGM type 12V batteries Batteries on charge in Storage mode should be checked at regular intervals 2009 19 EC adapting to Council Directive 72 245 EEC relating to radio interference electromagnetic Compatibility of vehicles clauses 6 5 6 6 6 8 amp 6 9 only 2004 104 EC 14th October 2004 adapting to technical progress of Council Directive 72 245 EEC relating to radio interference electromagnetic compatibility of vehicles R S IEC 60335 2 29 2002 Fourth edition A1 2004 in conjunction with IEC 60335 1 2001 Fourth edition A1 2004 A2 2006 EN 60335 2 29 2004 in conjunction with Compliant EN 60335 1 2002 A1 A2 A11 A12 A13 SAL FOR Instruction Manual BMS1215S2 DOC386 Version 5 4 CONTENTS Table of Contents Warnings and Safety Instructions Contents Features and Benefits 1 Introduction 1 General Description 2 The Remote Monitor 3 The Kit Includes 4 Specifications 5 Multi stage Charging Process 2 INSTALLATION Guide 1 System Layout 2 Mounting Instructions 1 Mounting the Main Unit 2 Mounting the Remote Monitor 3 Installing the Current Shunt amp Battery Sensor 3 DC Cable Size Requirements 4 Connections to Main Unit 5 Batteries 6 MPPT Solar Regulator 3 USER Guide 1 Remote Monitor 2 Understanding the Display 3 Navigating the Menu 4 Troubleshooting 5 FAQs 4 Two Year Warranty FEATURES AND BENEFITS
14. SCUD ome paijddns 10SU S Asayyeg 5159010 om ulod Jamod puno 15 SUIELU wo UOWLWOD V AZA Z ZSGLZLSING dnjas AZL 1221041 19 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 dm s Ac jeoidAl yz 92 SIU ugy I ublu Anubis pa aq pinous pue ng snoH 3y 0 p 29 uu09 SDEO dU Je JO JU9IIND 1510 01 VSN SIU JO Z S BY 5 uueg HOHUO N SISSPUQ K neg eS M yeg p ijddns 10SU S Asayyeg asn voc p rddns jou Ael i u do jewou APZ 22 Dy GG R o 10N 5159010 om urod J mod surgu wo UOWLWOD V AZA Z ZSGLZLSING dnjas Ave 1221041 20 2 5 A INSTALLATION GUIDE Batteries WARNING Explosive gases can be generated by the house battery during the charge process therefore the battery should be kept in a well ventilated area WARNING When charging a battery make sure the settings at the Battery Setup menu on the Remote Monitor are correct for the type of battery under charge Charging a battery with the wrong profile may cause the BMS to indicate a fault or give misleading results and could result in damage to the battery Noticeable oscillations between Boost and Absorption stages indicate the wrong choice of battery type Check and adjust battery type If you are unsure of the batte
15. The BMS System 10 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 2 1 Mounting the Main Unit Do NOT expose the Main Unit to rain snow spray or bilge water For optimum operation the BMS should be mounted where the temperature is nominally below 35 C and does not exceed a maximum of 60 C The Main Unit must not be installed in a location with any less than 10cm clearance at the top of the Main Unit to allow for airflow across the heatsink fins Care must be taken not to obstruct the ventilation holes at the end of the Main Unit The Main Unit should be installed as close as possible to the house battery The cable length should be less than 2m The Main Unit must be mounted to a solid support preferably the vehicle chassis using M6 sized screws or bolts using all four mounting holes WARNING The Main Unit must be fixed using suitable screw mounts Do NOT use adhesive to mount the unit because this is unreliable Redarc recommends that the Main Unit be mounted to optimise airflow past the heatsink Mounting the unit horizontally see Figure 2 2 1 1 is acceptable Do NOT mount the unit as shown in Figure 2 2 1 2 or Figure 2 2 1 3 Figure 2 2 1 1 Horizontal mounting is Figure 2 2 1 2 Vertical mounting is acceptable not recommended Figure 2 2 1 3 Do NOT mount the unit upside down 11 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 2 2 Mounting the Remote Monitor The Remote Monitor should be mo
16. able for charging all battery types commonly used in modern caravans and motorhomes The unit disconnects automatically from the vehicle battery so there is always power to start the car sophisticated fault detection monitors the house battery condition during all stages of charge keeping you and your caravan camper RV safe The BMS has a separate battery temperature sensor for automatic temperature compensation and cut out 1 1 1 2 1 3 INTRODUCTION General Description The BMS is designed to offer a complete solution to battery charging and maintenance needs for recreational automotive applications The BMS incorporates AC DC and Solar inputs to achieve the best charge to a house battery The Remote Monitor The BMS comes with a Remote Monitor designed to give you house battery information and charge status along with critical system information while charging is in progress With the Remote Monitor you can customise how your house battery is charged and monitor where the charge is coming from Keeping you in control at all times The Remote Monitor can be surface mounted on a wall or recessed into the dashboard of an RV for example The Kit Includes Main Unit Current Shunt Remote Monitor Temperature Sensor Shunt Wire Remote Monitor Cable Power Cable 1 INTRODUCTION 1 4 Specifications Electrical Specifications Inputs AC Input Input Volta
17. ad on the solar panel output The BMS utilises a Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT algorithm on the solar input to ensure that the greatest charge possible is transferred from the solar panels to the battery under charge As conditions change the MPPT algorithm adjusts its parameters accordingly in order to maintain the optimum point at which the solar panels can deliver the most power Solar Connections An array of solar panels can be connected to the BMS solar input on the condition that the open circuit output voltage of the array is at least 14V and does not exceed 25V For this reason 12V panels or pairs of series connected 6V panels must be connected in parallel Refer to Figure 2 6 1 and Figure 2 6 2 So long as the voltage requirements are met there is no limit to the number of panels that can be connected in a solar array however the BMS will not draw more than 260W from the solar input For installations with a single 12V solar panel a blocking diode is not necessary For installations with an array of solar panels please refer to the panel manufacturer s instructions for requirement and or fitment of diodes Note The maximum output voltage of a 12V solar panel is not 12V 12V solar panels are designed to be able to operate in a 12V charging system and thus may have an open circuit output voltage anywhere from 14V to 23V or more 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE IMPORTANT A partially shaded panel or low ligh
18. arc may suspend performance of this Warranty without liability for the period of the delay reasonably attributable to such causes If a clause or part of a clause in this Warranty can be read in a way that makes it illegal unenforceable or invalid but can also be read in a way that makes it legal enforceable and valid it must be read in the latter way If any clause or part of a Clause in this Warranty is illegal unenforceable or invalid that clause or part is to be treated as removed from this Warranty but the rest of this Warranty is not affected 7 2 evidence of the claim including photographs of the Product where the subject Redarc s contact details of the claim is capable of being photographed 21 Redarc s contact details for the sending of Warranty claims under this Warranty are re number of the Product specified on the label affixed to the Product Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd 7 4 proof of purchase documentation for the Product from an authorised distributor North Lonsdale SA 5160 or reseller of Redarc which clearly shows the date and place of purchase mail power redarc com au The return of any Products without the prior written instructions of Redarc will not Telephone 61 8 8322 4848 be accepted by Redarc 34 THE POWER OF REDARG Free technical assistance please contact Redarc Electronics 23 Brodie Road North Lonsdale SA 08 8322 4848 power redarc com au www redarc com au Copy
19. at this screen pressing Up or Down will change the mode and pressing the Enter key will confirm the change When changing from Touring to Storage mode a Caution screen will appear asking you to disconnect all loads This must be done before selecting storage mode as the Storage charging profile requires no interference from system loads during the charging process Pressing the Exit key at this Caution screen will cancel the change Press Down from the Charge Mode screen to display the Charge Source screen IMPORTANT When changing the charge mode from Touring to Storage make sure that all loads are disconnected from the house battery under charge Failure to do so may cause the house battery to be under charged give false readings on the State of Charge indicator and possibly cause damage to any loads connected Battery Setup 42 Tupe of Batteru i Size of Battery ia 7 125 Lead Acid T amp Size 120 Ah Calcium 115 Home Edit Back Hest amp ce Back Next amp The first screen in this menu displays the selected battery settings for the battery under charge Pressing the Enter key allows you to edit these settings The menu will ask what type of battery is going to be charged followed by what the size of the battery is When you have chosen these values the menu will ask for confirmation of the settings while displaying them on the screen Pressing Enter at this screen will
20. attery over yoltase Fault Fe lonore Clear lf the BMS detects a problem with the charging system that prevents it from continuing to charge the battery it will alert you via a Fault screen and an alarm buzzer and will instantly terminate the charging cycle until the fault condition is cleared The screen will give a brief description of the problem and will allow you to select either Clear or Ignore via the Enter and Exit buttons Both options will clear the fault screen After selecting Clear however the BMS will immediately check to see if the fault condition still exists If it doesn t the unit will restart charging Selecting Ignore will simply hide the fault screen for up to one minute It will not allow the BMS to recommence charging unless the BMS itself detects the removal of the fault condition NOTE If Ignore is selected but the fault is not removed when the warning re appears after one minute it will not be accompanied by the alarm buzzer The troubleshooting section of this manual contains a description of faults detected 30 USER GUIDE 3 4 Troubleshooting The Redarc BMS is one of the most advanced Battery Management Systems on the market It has been designed to detect and advise the operator of a variety of fault conditions and will terminate the charging cycle immediately should a critical fault be detected This ensures that it will not attempt to charge a faulty
21. e expenses which Redarc determines in exercise of its sole discretion to be reasonably incurred Without limiting any other clause in this Warranty Redarc has the right to reject any Warranty claim made by a Purchaser pursuant to this Warranty where 8 1 the Purchaser does not notify Redarc in writing of a Warranty claim within the Warranty Period 8 2 the Purchaser does not notify Redarc in writing of a Warranty claim within 1 month of becoming aware of the relevant circumstances giving rise to the claim so that any further problems with the Product are minimised 8 3 the serial number of the Product has been altered removed or made illegible without the written authority of Redarc 8 4 the Purchaser is unable to provide proof of purchase documentation in accordance with clause 7 4 or evidence that the Product was properly installed and removed if relevant and that proper maintenance has been performed on the Product by or under the supervision of a qualified auto electrician or technician in accordance with the instructions of Redarc If the Product is found to be working satisfactorily on return to Redarc or upon investigation by Redarc the Purchaser must pay Redarc s reasonable costs of testing and investigating the Product in addition to shipping and transportation charges Where Redarc is in possession of the Product the Product will be returned to the Purchaser on receipt of the amount charged Any replaced Products or co
22. e of Charge screen for the next hour or day Similarly pressing the Down key at this screen will take you to the State of Charge screen for the previous hour or day Both the SOC vs Hour and SOC vs Day graphs operate from left to right with regards to time with the most recent Hour or Day appearing at the right hand side of the screen Pressing the Exit button from the SOC vs Day screen will take you back to the SOC vs Hour screen Pressing the Exit button from the SOC vs Hour screen will take you back to the Battery Charge screen Pressing Down from the Battery Charge screen will take you to the Summary screen USER GUIDE Summary kezi Summary Summary Hi This screen displays a live summary of the electrical system including source type voltage and charging current the size of any loads running and the state of the battery under charge Pressing Down from the Currents screen will display the Battery Status screen Battery Status Cl VWoltgoe Temperature 1850 235 wolts celsius oF Home This screen displays the status of the battery under charge including Battery Voltage and Battery Temperature Pressing Down from the Battery Status screen will display the Output Status screen Output Status il Output Status iLal Stace Stace Absorb 45 NoCharge 0 0 amps Amps oF Home A Home This screen displays the charging status of the BMS including Charge Stage and Output Current Pressi
23. ected a dry cell in output 1 Replace battery battery Shorted cell detected in output battery BMS has detected a shorted cell in Replace battery output battery Fault detected in output battery BMS has detected a fault in output Replace battery battery 31 3 USER GUIDE BMS WARNING MESSAGE CAUSE _ ACTION AC supply over voltage The internal AC converter output Contact supplier voltage is too high AC supply under voltage The internal AC converter output Contact supplier voltage is too low DC supply over voltage The DC input voltage is too high over Check DC input refer to specified input 32V range DC supply under voltage The DC input voltage is too low below Check DC input refer to specified input 9V range Solar supply over voltage The solar input voltage is too high Check solar input refer to specified above 25V input range Solar supply under voltage The solar input voltage is too low Check solar input refer to specified below 9V input range No temperature sensor connected The supplied battery sensor is not Connect battery sensor if faulty return connected or is faulty to supplier LIN over current Please check connections The remote cable may be shorted Check and or replace remote cable Low battery State of Charge House battery is almost flat Reduce remove loads on house battery Other problems FAULT ACTION Low output current can occur when the unit is hot and Check that the unit is in a well venti
24. ge Range 220 240V AC 50 60Hz Power Rating 280W Efficiency 92 Connection Mains Plug DC Input Input Voltage Range 9 32V Turn ON OFF Threshold 12V 24V 13 2V 12 7V 26 4V 25 4V Povver Rating 260W Efficiency 94 Connection Terminal Block See figure 2 4 3 Solar Input Input Voltage Range 9 25V Turn ON 14V Turn OFF above 19V Turn OFF below OV Power Rating 260W Efficiency 93 Connection Terminal Block See figure 2 4 3 Max Charging Volts Battery Terminals Storage Mode Touring Mode Gel Setting 14 4V 14 4V AGM Setting 14 4V 14 4V Calcium Setting 16 0V 15 2V Standard Lead Acid Setting 15 5V 14 8V Float Voltage 13 5V Output Voltage Ripple lt 15mvV Output Current Nominal 15A Temperature Compensation bmV Battery Cell C Limit Temperatures 0 C 75 C 5 C Hysteresis Over Temperature Shutdown Yes Recommended Total Battery Capacity 40 400Ah Required Number Of Cells in Series 6 12V Battery Non sparking Connection Yes Memory Save on Battery Disconnect Yes Output Protection Short Circuit Protection Yes Surge Protection Yes Reverse Polarity Protection Yes Overload Protection Yes Compliance CE 2009 19 EC 2009 104 EC Safety IEC60335 Environmental RoHS Compliant General Specifications Main Unit Dimensions 350x1685x79mm Remote Dimensions 196x74x29mm Kit Weight 2 43kg Warranty 2 years 1 000000 000000 INTRODUCTION 000000 00000 00000 00000 B 000000
25. including 15 instructions concerning installation configuring connecting commissioning use or application of the Product including without limitation choice of location 6 4 failure to ensure proper maintenance of the Product strictly in accordance with Redarc s instructions or failure to ensure proper maintenance of any associated 16 equipment or machinery 6 5 repairs to the Product that are not strictly in accordance with Redarc s 17 instructions 6 6 installation repairs or maintenance of the Product by or under the supervision 18 of a person who is not a qualified auto electrician or technician or if non genuine or non approved parts have been fitted 19 6 7 faulty power supply power failure electrical spikes or surges lightning flood storm hail extreme heat fire or other occurrence outside the control of Redarc 6 8 use other than for any reasonable purpose for which the Product was manufactured 6 9 any indirect or incidental damage of whatever nature outside the control of Redarc 20 7 Warranty claims in respect of a Product must be made in writing to Redarc at the postal address or email address specified in clause 21 within the Warranty Period such claims must include the following 7 1 details of the alleged defect or fault and the circumstances surrounding the defect or fault internet website by a party that is not an authorised distributor or reseller of the Product will be deemed to be a resuppl
26. lated space temperature derating is implemented to protect the BMS The current display shows a negative current when there The current shunt connection is reversed are no loads on the house battery and the house battery is charging The unit clicks on and off when the input wiring is too Check the wiring and or use thicker wire long for the wire gauge used or there is a high resistance connection The display shows wrong voltage or temperature Check the polarity of the voltage and temperature sensor connections Noticable oscillations between Boost and Absorption stages Check and select the correct battery type 32 USER GU DE 3 5 Frequently Asked Questions Q want to install my remote at a distance from the main unit but the cable supplied is only 2 metres what can do A You can buy a replacement cable from any good electronics specialist The cable must not exceed 10m in length and must be 6 Pin 6 Core RJ12 cable The cable must be crimped with a twisted type connection The way to easily tell this is to hold both crimp connectors together as shown in the Figure 3 5 1 A twisted connection will have the colours matched together NOTE Ensure that the replacement cable has all 6 pins connected Figure 3 5 1 The Remote cable Connectors have damaged my Power Cable and need to replace it do have to buy a special kind of cable A standard kettle cord is suitable to replace this cable as lo
27. mponents of Products shall become the property of Redarc Redarc may in exercise of its sole discretion deliver another type of Product or component of a Product different in size colour shape weight brand and or other specifications in fulfilling its obligations under this Warranty in the event that Redarc has discontinued manufacturing or supplying the relevant Product or component at the time of the Warranty claim or where such Product or component is superior to that originally purchased by the Purchaser provided that the claim is notified to Redarc in writing at the postal address or email Other conditions of Warranty address specified in clause 21 and includes 12 If the Purchaser acquired a Product for the purpose of resupply then this Warranty 5 1 details of the relevant expenses incurred by the Purchaser and shall not apply to that Product 5 2 proof of the relevant expenses having been incurred by the Purchaser 13 In particular the sale of a Product via an online auction online store or other Exclusions and limitations 6 This Warranty will not apply to or include any defect damage fault failure or malfunction of a Product which Redarc determines in exercise of its sole discretion to be due to 6 1 normal wear and tear or exposure to weather conditions over time 14 6 2 accident misuse abuse negligence vandalism alteration or modification 6 3 non observance of any of the instructions supplied by Redarc
28. nal Area Diameter BMS121552 mm Equivalent BS BS Figure 2 3 1 Recommended cable sizes for safe cable heating and efficiency losses 16 INSTALLATION GUIDE Output Wire Diameter Selection To ensure the house battery is charged as quickly as possible use the appropriate cable to connect the BMS to the house battery The BMS should be mounted as close as possible to the house battery Table 2 3 2 lists the recommended cable sizes based on a cable voltage drop of 0 3V 15A Minimum cable size is 2 9 mm or 5mm auto less than 1m length Maximum cable size is 8mm or 6B amp s no need to use values higher than this For longer runs using 8mm is recommended however this will lower efficiency by up to 3 the recommended maximum length is 5m NOTE Redarc has determined these recommended cable sizes based on 50 C maximum ambient temperature a single cable loom and does not include any connection losses The installer is responsible for ensuring that these cables are indeed suitable for the vehicle installation Distance metres from Recommended Cross Recommended 121552 to House Sectional Area Diameter battery mm Equivalent 5 T ukus 7 Figure 2 3 2 Recommended cable sizes based on a cable voltage drop of 0 3V 15A 17 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 4 Connections to Main Unit WARNING Redarc recommends that this unit be installed by a suitably qualified person
29. ndiy personalised professional service and product support In the unlikely event that a technical issue arises with a Redarc product customers are encouraged to initially contact the Redarc Technical Support Team on 08 8322 4848 or power redarc com au for prompt and efficient diagnosis and product support Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The benefits of this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available at law in respect of the Products and shall not derogate from any applicable mandatory statutory provisions or rights under the Australian Consumer Law Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd atf the Redarc Trust trading as Redarc Electronics Redarc offers a warranty in respect of its Products where the Products are purchased from an authorised distributor or reseller of Redarc by a person Purchaser on the terms and conditions and for the duration outlined below in this document Warranty 1 In this Warranty the term Products means 8 1 1 all products manufactured or supplied by Redarc excluding its solar products which are covered by Redarc s Solar Product Warra
30. ng Down from the Output Status screen will display the Charging Source screen Charsing Source 60 Charsing Source iLal Charsine Source Input ax m Input a Input 240 14 45 2760 B unltz unltz unltz Home Edit Level Home Edit OC Level Edit OC Levelt ere Source Charsing Source Co Set OC Input Level ml Input tio Input Ho s r 16 30 source None 2Y volts Edit OC Levalib Edit Levalib Back Contirm This menu displays the selected input source for the battery charger The BMS operates on a charge priority setup with AC being the highest priority followed by DC and then Solar Pressing the Enter key from the Charging Source screen will take you to the Set DC Input Level screen which allows you to select a 12V or 24V vehicle system voltage Pressing Down from the Charging Source screen will take you to the Charging Mode screen USER GUIDE Charsine qa Charsing io riq Touring to Storage Home Chance hlode Home Chance hlode The BMS can be configured via this setting to use either a 3 stage Touring or a 5 stage Storage charging mode to get the best charge for the situation Pressing the Enter key at any of these screens will give you the option of changing the charge mode Chance Are you sure C Click CONFIRM to Storage restore factory Touring default settings Back Contirm Cancel Contirm While
31. ng as the cord meets Australian Safety standards gt Q have installed my BMS and all related components it s all working fine but get a negative current reading on the Summary screen what have done wrong lf you get a negative load current reading on the Summary screen this generally means that the Shunt and Shunt connections between the BMS and the Shunt are around the wrong way Swap the twisted wires at either the BMS or at the shunt Q Tam running a load from my house battery but it does not seem to register on the BMS Remote why can not see this current draw This can be caused by incorrect wiring of the shunt or if the load current is below 2Amps All earth connections to the house battery including the earth of the BMS must pass through the Shunt The BMS uses the Shunt to measure the currents going into the battery and out of the battery allowing the BMS to give more accurate State of Charge and Time Remaining 33 gt 9 TWO YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Over the last three decades our company has established a reputation as the power conversion specialist A 100 Australian owned company we have met the needs of customers in transport and other industries through exciting innovative thinking We believe in total customer satisfaction and practice this by offering our customers Technical advice free of jargon and free of charge Prompt turnaround of orders throughout Australia and globally Frie
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34. ry type or settings to use set the BMS to the Gel setting Figure 2 5 1 and 2 5 2 show standard wiring for batteries in series and parallel respectively To 12V system To 12V system Ground Ground Figure 2 5 1 Batteries in Series Figure 2 5 2 Batteries in Parallel To ensure that all batteries are equally charged loads and BMS should be connected with ground and 12V power connected diagonally opposite across all batteries as shown in Figure 2 5 2 To work out Ah rating of batteries in parallel simply add the rating of each battery in the bank together For example 3 batteries with an Ah rating of 100Ah each will yield a total of 3 x 100Ah or 300Ah Batteries connected in series will assume the lowest Ah rating of the batteries in the bank For example 2 batteries in the bank one is 50Ah the other 100Ah When connected in series the Ah rating is 50Ah 1 2 0 INSTALLATION GUIDE MPPT Solar Regulator Solar Input The BMS is designed for use with 12V solar panels panels that have a maximum output voltage of up to 25V A minimum input voltage of 14V is required to start charging from a solar source Once charging has started the operating voltage range of the solar input can go as low as 9V and as high as 25V outside of this range charging will stop Maximum Power Point Tracking The power output from solar panels varies depending on the amount of sunlight and the electrical lo
35. t conditions such as dawn or dusk will increase the target solar panel voltage level to match the maximum power point In this situation solar will be selected as a source however little or no current will be flowing into the battery Charsine Source imi Output Status Summary CI Az Input Stace Solar 18 30 Float 0 0 il volts Amps a Home Edit DC Level oP Home ANA 9 VU 0 VI UVUVUA 0 Figure 2 6 2 Array of 6V Solar Panels 23 3 1 3 2 USER GUIDE Remote Monitor The Remote Monitor is designed to give you control of how the battery is being charged as well as up to date house battery and charge information at any time during the charging process You can check battery charge status estimated charge time and State of Charge SOC per hour over a day and per day over a month It also allows you to select charging profiles specific to the battery type and size The four controls Up Down Enter and Exit allow you to select options or move in and out of menu items Exit Button LCD Display Up Button THE POWER CONVERSION SPECIALISTS BATTERY MANAGEMENT Enter Button SYSTEM Signal Indicator Down Button Figure 3 1 1 The Remote Monitor Understanding the Display The top left corner of the screen always displays the title of the present menu Use the Up and Down buttons to move between menus and to change settings such
36. unted inside the caravan or RV using the template provided inside the box It is acceptable however to mount the Remote Monitor in any convenient location as long as it is protected from harsh environments Figures 2 2 2 1 and 2 2 2 2 illustrate how to recess and wall mount the Remote Monitor unit figure 2 2 2 3 illustrates removal of the Remote Monitor Recess Use the template provided to mark Feed the Remote Monitor cable the position and drill and cut the through the hole and connect it to mounting holes into the wall the Remote Monitor Mount the Inner Assembly to the Clip the Front Face to the Inner wall using 4 suitably sized screws Assembly Figure 2 2 2 1 How to recess the Remote Monitor into the wall 12 INSTALLATION GUIDE Wall Mount Use the template provided to mark Attach the Back Plate to the wall the position and drill and cut the unig 4 suitably sized countersunk mounting holes into the wall Screws Feed the Remote Monitor cable Clip the Inner Assembly into the through the hole and connect it to Back Plate the Remote Monitor Clip the Front Face to the Inner Assembly Figure 2 2 2 2 How to wall mount the Remote Monitor 13 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE Removing the Remote Monitor aa o The locking tabs on the back of the The locking tabs can be accessed Inner Assembly need to be unclipped through holes on the top of the from the Back Plate backing plate when installed
37. urrent Figure 1 4 1 3 Stage Charging Process 1 INTRODUCTION Storage Mode storage mode is designed to charge the house battery to its optimal level and maintain that level while your caravan is in storage This mode requires all loads to be switched off or disconnected from the house battery before charging It uses a 5 stage charging profile consisting of Boost Absorption Equalise Float and Maintenance stages see Figure1 4 2 Storage mode is designed to detect a wide range of battery fault conditions for more information on these fault conditions please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual Unlike Touring mode Storage mode does not cycle This means that when the charging process is completed the BMS will always remain in either Float or Maintenance Stages Float stage will provide the house battery with a trickle charge whenever the house battery voltage drops below a predetermined threshold to ensure the battery stays charged Maintenance stage turns the BMS output off but continues to monitor the house battery and will revert to Float stage when necessary NOTE If the BMS is set to Storage mode and the vehicle is started the BMS will automatically switch to Touring mode once it senses an increase in input voltage from the alternator WARNING Remove all loads from the house battery before starting a Storage mode charge Failure to do so could result in an insufficient charge on the house battery or damage
38. y Charce 097 mmm 0976 1007 ma hour until full B hours until flat 122 hlaintaln nz 100 it Charge Loos it Charee Loos it Charee Loos This screen will also display either the Time to Full Charge or the Battery Time Remaining depending on whether the house battery is currently being charged or discharged The BMS uses the estimated State of Charge value to calculate based on the current into or out of the house battery the time to reach 100 State of Charge You may use this to decide when to disconnect AC power for example Similarly the BMS uses the estimated State of Charge value to calculate based on the current power usage of the system e g of loads such as fridges lighting the useful time remaining of the battery NOTE Zero State of Charge occurs when the BMS determines that the amount of charge removed from the house battery in Ah is equal to the amount input by the user at initial setup SOC vs Hour Hm SOC ys mm S22 hours ago 50 7596 N 30 daus ago SOC 25 4196 Ah Back Back hfair These screens display the State of Charge of the battery under charge per hour across the course of the last day or per day across the course of the last month These screens will record the present State of Charge for the hour and the maximum and minimum States of Charge for the day and display them at the bottom of the screen as shown Pressing the Up key at this screen will take you to the Stat
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