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- Page 1 Drifter OWNER’S MANUAL BM PRO - 19 Henderson Road, Knoxfield 3180, Victoria, Australia BATTERY MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Phone +61 3 9763 0962 | +61 3 9763 8789 THAT POWERS YOUR ADVENTURES. Email sales@teambmpro.com | www.teambmpro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Description of Display Elements Description of Switches and Buttons USB Charger Clock Setting Advanced Configuration Enabling Parameter Set-up Mode New Battery Installation Capacity Learning Connectors Installing the Drifter Personnel Installation Environment Mounting Battery Shunt Wiring Water Tank Level Wiring Servicing Specifications After-sales Service... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read the Safety Precautions carefully before installing the power supply. Be sure to observe all precautions without fail. After completing installation, conduct a trial operation to check for faults. Failure to follow these instructions properly may result WARNING in personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 4: Accessories
Other Required Items Battery shunt cable, 9m Remote shutdown cable, 9m • Two sets of cable for connecting between the Drifter and the water tanks Other Required Items • QC terminals or similar for the above cable Battery shunt cable, 9m Remote shutdown cable, 9m •... -
Page 5: Other Required Items
OTHER REQUIRED ITEMS › Two sets of cables for connecting between the Drifter and the water tanks › QC terminals or similar for the above cable. ABOUT THE DRIFTER Designed specifically for caravan applications, the Drifter is a display unit that monitors water tank levels and the 12 V battery charge state. -
Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts
NAMES AND FUNCTION OF PARTS Figure 1: Names and functions Clock display Switch status annunciator Current time in 12 hour mode Displays if battery is isolated by switch Battery charge state Switch status annunciator Displays if water pump is off due to switch Battery time remaining while discharging at current discharge rate Battery voltage... -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION In normal power-on mode the unit displays the Home screen. The various display elements of the Home screen are described below. DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY ELEMENTS Clock This displays the time of day in 12-hour mode with AM/PM indication. To set the clock, refer to Clock Setting on page 9. -
Page 8: Description Of Switches And Buttons
Battery Switch Note: The Drifter is designed to interface with Setec power supplies. The functionality described below assumes the Drifter has been correctly connected to such a power supply. The Battery Switch is used to disconnect the battery from the loads. -
Page 9: Usb Charger
In the down position the pump is powered and the display does not show any water pump annunciator. USB CHARGER A standard USB-style charger is integrated into the DRIFTER. Charge current is limited to 0.9A. CLOCK SETTING Ensure the display is in normal mode (not in any setting mode). -
Page 10: Advanced Configuration
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION These parameters are factory set. Unless you are changing batteries or changing the number of water tanks, there is no need to enter this mode. ENABLING PARAMETER SETUP MODE Ensure the display is in normal mode (not in any setting mode) Press and hold the Home and Back-light buttons for at least 5 seconds. - Page 11 Parameter Description Default Range Number Value Enables tank sensor 1. 0 – 1 Enables tank sensor 2. 0 – 1 Enables tank sensor 3 0 – 1 Enables waste water sensor 4 0 – 1 Temperature units select, °C or °F 0 –...
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Page 12: New Battery Installation
NEW BATTERY INSTALLATION The Drifter unit is a smart battery monitor in that it is able to learn the actual battery capacity and thus provide more accurate “Time Remaining” feedback to the user. When an existing battery is replaced by a new one, the capacity of the new one is likely to be much higher. -
Page 13: Connectors
Table 3: 9-way Connector Note: The digit '1' is moulded into the rear of the Drifter case beside each Note: The digit ‘1’ is moulded into the rear of the Drifter case beside each connector, indicating the location of pin 1. -
Page 14: Installing The Drifter
Installation is to be carried out only by suitably qualified personnel. INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT The Drifter should be located indoors where it will not be subject to water or other liquid spills or splashes. In addition, for the temperature display to be usefully accurate, the Drifter should be located where it will not be subject to hot or cold drafts, e.g. - Page 15 'A' locks in hole 'B'. bracket tangs, then push down until dimple 'A' locks in hole 'B'. Figure 2: Fitting Drifter onto mounting bracket Figure 2: Fitting Drifter onto mounting bracket Figure 2: Fitting Drifter onto mounting bracket Insert flat-blade screwdriver into slot 'A'.
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Page 16: Battery Shunt Wiring
BATTERY SHUNT WIRING Important: To keep track of the battery capacity, this product needs to able to measure ALL current into and out of the battery. This is achieved by connecting a current-sensing shunt between the battery negative terminal and all 0V connections. This connection arrangement is shown in Figure 4. -
Page 17: Water Tank Level Wiring
WATER TANK LEVEL WIRING Empty the water from the tank(s) Choose a suitable side of the tank where the level-sensing bungs can be located. Drill the required holes as shown in Figure 5. Fit the four bungs to the holes as detailed in Figure 6. Pay particular attention to which bung goes into which hole, matching the wire colours as shown in Figure 6. - Page 18 Insert Bungs: Bungs MUST be assembled into Water Tank the tank in the order shown otherwise the product will NOT function properly. Green Bung Yellow Bung Blue Bung White Bung (single) Insert Bung into Tighten Screw Apply a waterproof sealant to 10mm hole in tank on Bung to seal to tank ensure no possible leaks in tank...
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Page 22: Servicing
SERVICING There are no internal user serviceable parts SPECIFICATIONS Specification Input Voltage 8 – 15 Vdc Battery Drain < 3 mA (backlight off, no USB-attached device) USB Output 0.9 A max, charger only Ambient Temperature 0 ºC – 50 ºC Size 149 Wide x 85 High x 22 Deep AFTER-SALES SERVICE... -
Page 23: Warranty Terms And Conditions
Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty. 3. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY: The DRIFTER is designed to be installed by a suitably qualified installer. You or your installer should carefully inspect the product before installation for any visible manufacturing defects. - Page 24 the bm batterycheck WARRANTY The BatteryCheck is an easy to install device that sets a new standard in battery management systems. This innovative product connects to your deep cycle battery and communicates wirelessly with smart phones. The BatteryCheck provides real time battery management data that allows you to effectively manage remaining battery energy via a simple to use app.
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