ALL CHARGED UP. REDARC NEWS - SPRING 2021
INTRODUCING THE GOBLOCK. The first fully-contained, portable lithium dual battery system that fast charges 100Ah in just over two hours while you drive to your getaway! Built from the ground up - and tested - in Australia, GoBlock has been designed for the outdoors. With recessed inputs and outputs and no fans sucking dust and moisture into the unit GoBlock is life proof and ready to power your next adventure.
GO BEYOND THE VEHICLE Suitable for practically any situation where you need extra power, it’s perfect for any vehicle and light enough to be moved in between vehicles, boats, campsites and more. Space is at a premium for anyone wanting to get away and no one wants to be faced with choosing food and drinks over equipment. Luckily GoBlock is compact!
PORTABLE POWER UNLEASHED GoBlock has built for rugged off-grid adventures and, with USB, accessory, Merit, fridge and Anderson™ outputs, it’s ideal for charging smart devices, phones, games, cameras and drones as well as powering lights, compressors, a portable fridge and more. Featuring lithium iron phosphate cells (LiFePO4) it can handle more charge cycles than other portable power stations. It’s capable of a rapid 50A recharge rate, giving a massive 100Ah of power in two hours when charged via the vehicle’s alternator.
IN THIS ISSUE... USING THE NEW BCDC1212T IN A POWER TARP SYSTEM
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REDARC’S AWESOME NEW NORTH AMERICAN OFF-ROAD BUILD
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NEW TRAINING MANAGER AND DEDICATED TECH SUPPORT NUMBER
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HUMMNGBIRD DELIVERS SILENT HORN SOLUTION TO GEMCO GLOBAL
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REDARC DEFENCE SHORTLISTED FOR DTC AWARD
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REDARC MOVES TOWARDS ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL
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Flexible charging options include a mains plug to pre-charge before you leave the house. GoBlock can also accept up to 50A from any DC power source that has an Anderson™ plug, including solar... get the best out of your solar panels with GoBlock’s in-built MPPT technology.
WIRELESS MONITORING GoBlock can connect to the RedVision smartphone app, giving access to battery state of charge, system diagnostics and input source information... GoBlock can be taken from the car without losing track of battery charge status. GoBlock also includes a Start Battery Recovery feature which enables you to safely charge a vehicle’s start battery, you can get out of trouble and on the road in minutes! For more information on the GoBlock visit redarc.com.au/goblock SPRING 2021 - 1
TECH TIP.
For truck drivers, a power tarp system is one of the safest and most reliable ways to cover a semi-trailer or rigid truck. Designed to take the work out of manually winding the tarp of the vehicle, they drastically reduce the risk of injury.
USING THE BCDC1212T TO SET UP A POWER TARP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM THAT WON’T LET YOU DOWN. We spoke to REDARC Product Manager, Charles Nesbitt, to learn more about the ideal solution for keeping power tarp auxiliary batteries charged throughout the day. WHAT PROBLEM ARE TRUCK DRIVERS FACING WHEN USING POWER TARP SYSTEMS? To keep the batteries charged and power tarp working, a battery charger is critical. Previously, the REDARC BCDC1206 was the only charging option. But with only a 6 amp output it is a bit small and can barely keep up enough charge to ensure the tarp can be opened and closed multiple times a day. Many truck drivers do short trips between deliveries, with more stops, so tarps need to be opened and closed more frequently. There is not given enough time to recharge the battery between uses. WHAT SOLUTION HAS REDARC CREATED TO FIX THIS ISSUE? REDARC’s BCDC1212T DC battery charger is the perfect solution, providing plenty of charge to ensure the power tarp can be used all day. Designed as a 12 volt, 12 amp, input current-limited DC to DC battery charger, the BCDC1212T is perfect for getting
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trailer auxiliary batteries up to a 100% state of charge on the move. With enough charge to keep a power tarp functioning all day, the BCDC1212T works by taking power from the vehicle’s alternator to charge the auxiliary battery, whilst driving, so the battery is getting charged between sites. HOW DOES THE BCDC1212T LIGHTDUTY DC BATTERY CHARGER WORK? Capable of charging lead acid, calcium content, Gel, AGM and Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries, it is perfect for any power tarp system. At 24 volts operating voltage, the BCDC 1212T will boost current up to 20 amp maximum. With a unique charging profile for each battery type, it allows power tarp users to save time by powering the battery throughout the day and removing dependence on AC mains charging.
By installing the BCDC1212T, drivers can be confident their trailer battery is being charged correctly, preserving battery health and avoiding running out of power during the day... even when power tarps are used frequently. For more information visit redarc.com.au/12a-light-duty-trailerdc‑battery-charger contact power@redarc.com.au or call 1300REDARC to discuss your needs and arrange a field trial.
• 12 and 24 volt inputs • 24 volt, 12 amp output
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Supported by 23 and 20 amp fuse kits and a battery-to-fuse cable, the BCDC1212T is designed for easy installation.
Designed and built by REDARC to the highest quality, the BCDC1212T is moisture, dust and mud resistant and the most reliable battery charger of its kind.
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Pre-wired with a customised wiring harness, it has been designed to assist in smaller trailer mounted auxiliary battery box installations.
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EXPORT UPDATE.
Built tough and ready to push the limits, REDARC’s first North American off-grid build is the ultimate adventure vehicle. Harnessing over 40 years’ expert knowledge in powering rigs and building off-grid tourers in Australia, we couldn’t wait to get our hands dirty on a US truck build unlike any other.
REDARC’S ULTIMATE OFF-GRID, TOYOTA TACOMA BUILD IS GRABBING ATTENTION IN THE USA.
Alu-Cab Gen 3.1 Expedition rooftop tent
Front Runner roofrack
Alu-Cab Shadow awning
SDHQ dual battery tray
Mitsalloy flatbed tray canopy
Full River Full Throttle FT750-35
REDARC RedVision/Manager30 kit
REDARC BCDC 25 amp DC-DC charger
2000 watt pure sine wave inverter
BCDC Universal Mounting Bracket
Dual RedVision colour displays
REDARC 200 amp Smart Battery Isolator
ARB dual air compressor
Rigid 30” light bar
ARB Zero fridge
Warn VR 10s winch
Clearview fridge slide
Factor 55 fairlead
Dual Expion360 120Ah Lithium batteries
Factor 55 FlatLink expert shackle mount
30 litre water tank
Warn Spydura soft shackles
DayStar Rear Air Bag kit
Falken WildPeak AT3 265/75r16
ICON 1.5” Add-A-Leaf kit REDARC Dual Battery Gauge REDARC Tow-Pro Elite
TACOMA TRD OFF-ROAD BUILD. 3.5L V6 4X4 DOUBLE CAB SHORT BED.
Designed and outfitted with products chosen specifically to tackle anything North America can throw at it, this Tacoma is capable enough to go as far and wide as you can dream. Take a look inside REDARC’s first North American build to see how we turned a 2021 Toyota Tacoma into an overlanding powerhouse. It’s already turning heads, with many publications picking up the story for their magazines and Tacoma clubs. With SEMA, Americas premier automotive speciality equipment manufacturers show coming up early November, its sure to catapult the REDARC brand right into the centre of recreational travel in North America. For more information visit redarc.com.au/blog/redarcs-ultimate-north-american-off-grid-build
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BUSINESS UPDATE.
We’re excited to announce a new training manager and a dedicated technical support phone number. If you’ve got a technical query, you can now call and speak directly to a Customer Service Technician.
NEW TRAINING MANAGER. We’re excited to welcome Steve Moore to the new role of REDARC Training Manager. Steve has been with REDARC for many years, you may know him as SA & NT Area Sales Manager. Steve’s expert product knowledge has made him the perfect person to move into this new Training Manger role. With over 20 years’ experience in the automotive electrical field, Steve is in charge of training trade customers and distributors and is working on creating a comprehensive training program for all REDARC products. To schedule REDARC product training (in person, online or custom training modules you can deliver to your team) contact Steve at smoore@redarc.com.au or see REDARC’s existing training resources at youtube.com/redarcelectronics
OUR NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT NUMBER. Based in South Australia, our Technical Service Team are available from 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday (ACDST) to help with all product information and questions. For all general and sales enquiries, you can still contact our Australian and New Zealand head offices on the numbers shown here.
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AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
TECH SUPPORT
TECH SUPPORT
1300REDARC (1300 733 272) Monday to Friday 6.00am–6.00pm (ACDST)
+61 1300REDARC (+61 1300 733 272) Monday to Friday 8.30am–9.30pm (NZST)
HEAD OFFICE
HEAD OFFICE
08 8322 4848 Monday to Friday 8.00am–5.00pm (ACDST)
+64 9 222 1024 Monday to Friday 10.30am–7.30pm (NZST)
BUSINESS UPDATE.
Freedom is being able to roam, reconnect with the land and have NO LIMITS to where you can go. Nobody designs, engineers, builds, tests or uses gear like we do. It’s in our DNA!
NO LIMITS. THERE ARE NO LIMITS WITH REDARC. We’ve teamed up with some of our brand ambassadors to see what NO LIMITS looks like through their eyes. The result is a series of inspiring and entertaining videos that showcase not just the range of REDARC products but our great countries and all they have to offer. You can watch the series at youtube.com/redarcelectronics
WORLDSKILLS AUSTRALIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SKILLS SHOW. REDARC was excited to be sponsoring the Automotive Electrical competition in association with the Motor Trades Association WA, NAPA, Snapon, MyCar, and Durst at the WorldSkills Competition in August. International Training & Development Manager, Mark Bruce, represented REDARC at the event. The Automotive Electrical task saw competitors installing an array of REDARC components on a prepared test board. Motor Trades Association Trainer and Assessor, Brad Gamel, commented that the competition was fierce, with a young auto electrician form Tasmania completing the 2.5 hour task in just over an hour. Held at the Convention Exhibition Centre in Perth, Western Australia, more than 50 different trades and skills were represented in a mini-Olympics-like competition. Successful competitors from 34 regions around Australia will compete in the national and subsequent international finals in front of over 200,000 people. 450 people competed for gold in Perth and the opportunity to represent Australia at the International Competition in Shanghai, China in 2022. For more information visit worldskills.org.au
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HUMMINGBIRD UPDATE.
Well-established global mining company, GEMCO reached out to Hummingbird Electronics to solve a noise issue they were facing.
HUMMINGBIRD ELECTRONICS DELIVERS A SILENT HORN SOLUTION TO GLOBAL MINING COMPANY, GEMCO. With many excavators, front end loaders and rear dump trucks on a mine site in close proximity to a residential area, they were creating noise pollution with audible horns and reversing signals. Because of this, GEMCO decided to explore and invest in technologies to reduce the impact of mine induced noise in properties surrounding the mining lease. Hummingbird offered a solution to the diggers’ horns – the Hummingbird Silent Horn. This system is available for diggers and trucks. Vehicles pair with each other, within a set distance, and allow the digger to contact the truck with the press of a button. The truck driver receives a visual and audio alert without external noise.
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However, the company still faced the problem of the trucks’ reversing signal and wanted to be able to turn these off whenever a truck was paired with a digger. This would allow the reversing signal to function as normal in other situations. The Hummingbird silent horn for trucks consists of a display unit and antenna, while the version for differs also includes an Input/Output (IO) module that allows for expandable functionality. By adding IO modules to the truck units and providing the option for users to configure the units to suit each application, Hummingbird Electronics was able to deliver a complete solution for the company. Configuration is a simple procedure, accessed via menu options on the
built‑in display. When installed in a truck, the Silent Horn system can shut off the audible reversing signal when the vehicle is paired with a digger. The reversing signal functions as normal when not paired, maintaining its safety function. This innovation has now become a standard feature in the Silent Horn. Hummingbird has now delivered 43 Silent Horn systems to GEMOCO and positive results have been recorded and acknowledge by neighbouring residents. For more information visit hmbe.com.au/silent-horn
DEFENCE UPDATE.
REDARC is pleased to be shortlisted for the Defence Teaming Centre’s (DTC) Growing and Emerging Award.
REDARC DEFENCE SYSTEMS SHORTLISTED FOR DTC GROWING AND EMERGING AWARD. The Growing and Emerging Award recognises a small-medium enterprise who is bringing a new product or service to the defence market or increasing its market share in the defence sector. Since its formation in 2019, REDARC Defence Systems has moved to further grow in both the Australian and international defence markets. In this time, REDARC has signed contracts with several major defence businesses including the Australian Army, Kongsberg Australia, Thales Australia and MARL International. These contracts have allowed REDARC Defence Systems to expand to employ twelve dedicated staff plus a further eight from across the REDARC group, and have a projected $15 million worth of contracted work for the next three years. Speaking on being shortlisted, General Manager of Defence Sales Mike Hartas said, “We’re really pleased and proud of the nomination. REDARC has been working closely with our key customers to grow as Australian Medium Level Defence enterprise in order to support Australian Defence Programs. As an Australian enterprise, we work closely with our local Australian supply chain to grow not only REDARC, but our selected partners.” The DTC Growing and Emerging Award winner will be announced on October 20th at the Annual Defence Industry Dinner & Awards Ceremony. Find out more about REDARC’s defence capabilities at redarc.com.au/defence SPRING 2021 - 7
IN THE COMMUNITY.
REDARC has taken a big step towards achieving zero waste to landfill by recently signing a contract with VEOLIA. This contract meant that in the last three months, more than 90% of all waste at REDARC avoided going to landfill.
REDARC MOVES TOWARD ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL. Part of this initiative includes becoming a member of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO). This partnership is helping to reduce environmental impact by improving packaging sustainability throughout the REDARC supply chain. Key focus points in our supply chain include removing plastic bags, clamshell packaging and single carton per product packaging. Initiated by the REDARC Environmental Committee, we have also embraced a hierarchy methodology to how we handle waste. This hierarchy focuses on reduction and reusing materials before moving into recycling options and energy recovery, with landfill being an absolute last resort. To further this landfill reduction methodology, REDARC is encouraging all staff on site to be thoughtful about how they dispose of waste, and to consider whether it can be recycled, reused, or reduced.
REDUCTION REUSE MATERIAL RECYCLING back into packaging or higher value products MATERIAL RECYCLING back into other products ORGANICS RECYCLING ENERGY RECOVERY LAND FILL
As one of REDARC’s key values, we are committed to going beyond compliance and being socially responsible. This is done by anticipating and addressing potential issues before they occur and operating in a manner that will preserve the environment for future generations The Environmental Committee exist to make sure that REDARC is constantly reviewing and improving upon new and existing environmental policies. Comprised of employees from all areas of the business, the committee holds quarterly meetings to ensure that progress is constantly being made towards our environmental goals. For more information visit redarc.com.au/our-values
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