THE MANAGER Battery Management System BMS1230S3R
THE MANAGER30 The Manager30 Battery Management System is a complete charging solution for your Lead Acid or LiFePO4 Auxiliary or House battery. The system incorporates 12V Solar, 240V AC and 12/24V DC inputs to provide a 12V charging output at a maximum 30A rating. The system also includes a Display which provides information such as current, voltage and temperature as well as a simplified battery percentage and charge rate. This information can also be displayed via the RedVision App. on your Smartphone.
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. a) b) c) d) e) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Do NOT try to charge non-rechargeable batteries with the Manager30. When using the Battery Charger to charge a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, only batteries that feature an inbuilt battery management system featuring inbuilt under and over voltage protection and cell balancing are suitable. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery. This may cause the battery to explode.
CONTENTS Table of Contents Warnings and Safety Instructions Contents Features and Benefits Page 01 03 04 1 Introduction 1. General Description 2. The Display 3. The Kit Includes 4. Specifications 5. Multi-stage Charging Process 6. Maximum Charging Current Setting 7. Green Power Priority 05 05 05 05 06 08 10 10 2 INSTALLATION Guide 1. System Layout 2. Mounting Instructions 1. Mounting the Main Unit 2. Mounting the Display 3. Mounting the Battery Sensor 3. DC Cable Size Requirements 4.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 1. The Manager30 incorporates six products in one, it’s a DC-DC charger, a 240-volt charger, a solar charger, a dual battery isolator, a load disconnect controller and a remote battery monitor. The Manager30 will automatically select between charging sources, requiring no input from the operator during its operation. 2. The Manager30 has no fan, which makes it SUPER quiet and very reliable. 3.
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Description The Manager30 is designed to offer a complete solution to battery charging and maintenance needs for recreational automotive applications. The Manager30 incorporates AC, DC and Solar inputs to achieve the best charge to a house battery. 1.2 The Display The Manager30 comes with a Display designed to give you house battery information and charge status along with critical system information while charging is in progress.
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INTRODUCTION 445 404 82 185 429 79 Figure 1.4.1 - Main Unit Dimensions 158 6 Optional Spacer 11 25.5 39 18.5 7 11 103 96 91 178 107.5 1 19 15 m m 156 .5 Ø4 6 X 4 Figure 1.4.
1 INTRODUCTION 1.5 Multi-stage Charging Process The Manager30 incorporates two different multi-stage charging profiles – Touring (3-stage) and Storage (8-stage) – which can be selected in the System Mode menu (outlined in section 3.4 on page 28 of this manual) on the Display. 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 Figure 1.5.1).
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 a valid charging source (240V or solar and all loads to be switched off or disconnected from the house battery before charging. It uses a 8-stage* charging profile consisting of Desulphation*, Soft Start, Boost, Absorption, Battery Test, Equalise**, Float and Maintenance stages (see Figure 1.5.2).
1 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT When The Manager30 is set to ‘Storage’ mode and no valid charging sources are connected, it will enter a ‘Sleep’ mode 30 seconds after the last user interaction. 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 nonessential functions off.
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.1 System Layout Battery Sensor Solar Panels Vehicle Battery (Not Supplied) (Not Supplied) To Loads (Not Supplied) House Battery DC - DC Power Source (Not Supplied) BMS1230S3 Display 240VAC Mains Power Figure 2.1.1 - System Layout 2.2 Mounting Instructions This section describes how to mount the three major components of The Manager30: the Main Unit, the Display and the Battery Sensor. Figure 2.2.
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 Manager30 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 mounted in the engine bay and it is not suitable for charging any battery at engine bay temperatures.
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.2.2 Mounting the Display The Display should be mounted inside the vehicle (Refer to page 48 for a 1:1 cutout template). It is however acceptable to mount the Display in any convenient location, as long as it is protected from harsh environments such as being exposed to rain or severe amounts of dust or full-time direct sunlight. Spacer (optional) Display 8mm Max Bezel 3.3mm Max 4 x M4 or 8G 4.2mm Max Ensure that the Display is not mounted in vehicle head-impact zones.
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2 INSTALLATION GUIDE Refer to page 36 for a 1:1 cutout template Flush Mount Drill/Cut Dimensions 164 156 109 35 58 101 91 45 NOT TO SCALE Refer to page 37 for a 1:1 cutout template 132 Surface Mount Drill/Cut Dimensions 156 91 46 24 NOT TO SCALE Refer to page 37 for a 1:1 cutout template Ø45mm 15
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.2.3 Mounting the Battery Sensor The length of cables on the Battery Sensor to connect to the Main Unit and the House Battery will dictate the allowable mounting distance from the battery however REDARC recommend mounting the Battery Sensor as close to the House Battery as possible. The sensor must be mounted where the red temperature/voltage sensor module can be bolted to the battery positive terminal of the House Battery.
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE Input Wire Diameter Selection REDARC recommends the installer use cabling and connections between 8B&S and 6B&S automotive. REDARC recommends that the input wire be of the size outlined in Table 2.3.1.1. Distance from input vehicle battery to The Manager30 Recommended Cross Sectional Area (mm²) Recommended Diameter Equivalent ≤3m 8 8 B&S >3m 10 6 B&S Figure 2.3.1.
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.4 The Manager30 Wiring Connections REDARC recommends that this unit be installed by a suitably qualified person. The AC power connection must be connected to an earthed socket outlet. Do not use The Manager30 AC input if the cord is damaged. Use of a non-genuine or damaged AC input cord may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.4.3 Connecting the Battery Sensor Wire the Battery Sensor as shown in Figure 2.4.3.1 ensuring that the “BNEG” stud connects to the House Battery negative terminal and the “GND” stud connects to the vehicle common ground point. The Battery Positive Lead connects to the house battery positive terminal, this lead measures voltage and temperature at the battery. Connect the CANBus Connection cable to either of the main unit CANBus interfaces.
20 A single fuse and holder setup from the Fuse Kits available from REDARC. Part number FK40 (40A) or FK60 (60A). *1 The size of this fuse relates to the total current draw of all the loads connected to the House Battery, and should be rated slightly higher than this. REDARC recommend the use of MIDI Style Fuses. *2 Essential loads are loads which must be left on at all times, until the battery is flat.
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.5 Batteries Working in the vicinity of a Lead-Acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use the charger. When charging a battery, make sure the settings at the Battery Setup menu on the Display are correct for the type of battery under charge.
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2.6 MPPT Solar Regulator The Manager30 is designed for use with 12V solar panels. A minimum input voltage of 17.5V 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 32V; outside of this range, charging will stop. The power output from solar panels varies depending on the amount of sunlight and the electrical load on the solar panel output.
3 USER GUIDE 3.1 The Display Time Notification Bar 13.9V 13.6V 10 hrs Softkeys ---V 30A 35A 75W 150Wh Softkeys 5A Up/Down arrow Left/Right arrow Left/Right function Power Button The Display is the main user interface for the Manager30 System. The Display 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.
3 USER GUIDE Navigation The Left/Right buttons are used to navigate the pages on the centre of the screen. The Up/Down buttons are used to navigate through options found on other pages or to cycle through devices on the Home Page when a Distribution Box is connected. The Left/Right and Up/Down functions are indicated on the screen.
3 USER GUIDE 3.2 Basic Screens Home Screen When connected to a Manager only, the RedVision display will provide real time information on the battery State of Charge, Sources, Current Flow and Solar Input*1. Pushing Left reveals the Settings menu and Right reveals the information menu. 13.9V 13.
3 USER GUIDE BMS Information The BMS information screen provides information on charge stage, current flow, State of Charge (SoC), solar input and battery status*2. The Soft Keys on the right link to performance logs for SoC/Day, SoC/ Hour and Solar Power input. The Soft Key on the left links to the Charging Source information page. Pushing the down arrow displays the Distribution Box Info. screen*3 Boost 30A 35A 5A 75W 150Wh 13.2V 25°C *2 When used with a REDARC MANAGER system.
3 USER GUIDE 3.3 Display Settings Factory Settings Display Settings Key Sound: ON Key Backlight: ON Home Timeout: 1 min Standby Timeout: 1 min Brightness Minimum: 20% Brightness Maximum: 100% Clock Format: 12 Hour The Display Settings screen allows setup and modification of Display specific settings as outlined below. This icon will return to the Home Screen This icon links to the Screen Settings menu.
3 USER GUIDE 3.4 System Settings System Settings The System Settings screen allows modification of the current operating mode as well as providing information on the system and previous fault history. Each icon is described below. This icon will return to the Home Screen This icon links to the System Mode menu. This menu allows switching of the System Mode between Storage and Touring.
3 USER GUIDE 3.5 BMS Settings BMS Settings When a Battery Management System is connected, the system will allow setup and modification of a number of BMS settings as outlined below. This icon will return to the Home Screen This icon links to the Battery Information screen. This screen allows the user to set their battery type and size. This information is critical for the operation of the Manager product so it is important to ensure this is correct This icon links to the Charger Settings screen.
3 USER GUIDE 3.6 Fault Display Output battery over temperature. If The Manager30 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’. Both options will clear the screen.
3 USER GUIDE Faults CHARGER FAULT MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION Charger over current fault Return to supplier Charger over temperature.
3 USER GUIDE 3.7 The RedVision App The RedVision App allows users to monitor up-to-date house battery and charge information at any time during the charging process. Users 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 users to select charging profiles specific to the battery type and size. When connected to a RedVision Distribution Box, the App.
3 USER GUIDE 1 Bluetooth® Pairing Instructions 1. Install the RedVision or Configurator App (scan the corresponding QR code 1 or search for “REDARC” on your device’s app store) 2. On the Display, press Left, navigate to display RedVision settings & press the Bluetooth® Soft Key – this should say “Your display is ready for pairing” 2 3. Open the RedVision or Configurator App 4. On the RedVision App, if you get a “No device selected” pop-up, click “Configure” 3 .
3 USER GUIDE Subsequent Connections Once a smartphone has been paired with a RedVision Display, it will automatically reconnect with that Display when the app is opened. If you have multiple Redvision Displays paired and you want to switch between which is connected to your smart phone, tap on the 3 gear symbol on the top left of the app. The available paired Displays will be shown. Select the one you want to connect to.
3 USER GUIDE 3.8 Frequently Asked Questions Q I have damaged my Power Cable and need to replace it, do I have to buy a special kind of cable. A To ensure the correct operation of The Manager30, REDARC advise that if the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord available from the manufacturer.
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