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This document is meant to be a quick start guide for installing and configuring the BT-DCPM,
Bluetooth Battery Monitor / DC Power Meter and does not contain in-depth details. For a complete
manual please visit the product webpage at
Package contents. The product has been shipped in a white box containing the BT-DCPM device,
an 8-pin female terminal block and a short piece of copper wire. From the factory, the device is
configured to use the internal current shunt. All extra features are in the disabled state. No calibration
has been applied to the current reading. If higher accuracy is required, please read the "Calibration"
section.
Required tools / materials. To complete the installation of the BT-DCPM device the following
tools and materials are required:
• wire cutters
• wire strippers
• small flat screwdriver
• long nose pliers
• external current shunt (if applicable)
• 6AWG wire for the high current connections (the aluminum set screw terminal blocks on
the device). If using an external shunt larger wire may be required.
• 16-22 AWG wire for wiring the other signals. Different colors are recommended (red /
black / green / yellow / blue)
• 2 screws (for mounting the device on a flat surface). These can be metal screws, wood
screws or screws meant for plastic inserts, depending on the surface the device will be
mounted on. The device can also be mounted using double sticky tape or even plastic zip-
ties.
Thornwave Labs Inc – A smart device company – Raleigh, NC, 1-888-399-WAVE
– BT-DCPM –
Quickstart Guide
https://www.thornwave.com/products-btdcpm
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Page 1: Quickstart Guide
– BT-DCPM – Quickstart Guide This document is meant to be a quick start guide for installing and configuring the BT-DCPM, Bluetooth Battery Monitor / DC Power Meter and does not contain in-depth details. For a complete manual please visit the product webpage at https://www.thornwave.com/products-btdcpm... -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Read all the instructions and cautions before using the BT-DCPM device. Thornwave Labs Inc. does not assume responsibility for any injury or property damage caused by improper installation, bad wiring or use of BT-DCPM outside of its intended purpose. The device should be installed by a professional. - Page 3 Internal Shunt connection (positive side). Do not connect if using an external shunt. If the internal shunt is used, the measured current will be entering or exiting this terminal. Thornwave Labs Inc – A smart device company – Raleigh, NC, 1-888-399-WAVE...
- Page 4 (walls, big metal objects) will interfere with it. • If an external shunt is used, mount it as close as possible to the BT-DCPM device. The longer the wires that connect the external shunt to the device the more electrical noise they will pick up.
- Page 5 Mobile application • Install the mobile application (PowerMon) on your device. This is available for free on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Once the application starts it should discover the BT-DCPM devices that are in range. • Tap on a device to connect to it. If you are not sure which device is the one you wish to connect to, you can use the RSSI indicator and position the mobile device very close to the device you would like to identify.
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Page 6: Troubleshooting
To fix this, make sure the actual current is zero (disconnect the current wires if required) and execute the “Zero Current” procedure again. Thornwave Labs Inc – A smart device company – Raleigh, NC, 1-888-399-WAVE...
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