BMPRO Genius Series Owner's Manual

BMPRO Genius Series Owner's Manual

Battery control management

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OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Genius TEAMBMPRO.COM...
  • Page 3 To learn more about the BMPRO range of products, please visit our website teambmpro.com TEAM BMPRO .COM...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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. WARNING Failure to observe these instructions properly may result in personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 5 CAUTION Failure to observe these instructions properly may result in property damage or personal injury, which may be serious depending on the circumstances. Refer to the installation section before operating. Correct installation is the most critical factor in ensuring the safe use of the power supply. If every consideration of these instructions has been satisfied the power supply will be safe to operate.
  • Page 6 REV 1C DISCLAIMER BMPRO accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may occur from the improper or unsafe use of its products. Warranty is only valid if the unit has not been Copyright ©...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ABOUT THE GENIUS-II POWER SUPPLY DESCRIPTION OF PARTS INSTALLING THE GENIUS-II POWER SUPPLY Personnel Ventilation, Orientation and Thermal Considerations Mounting Mains Cable Load, Battery and External DC Input Connections Remote Load-Isolator Switch Connection Battery Connection / Disconnection Procedure BATTERIES Paralleling Batteries Storage...
  • Page 8: About The Genius-Ii Power Supply

    ABOUT THE GENIUS-II POWER SUPPLY The Genius-II has been designed for use in caravans and similar recreational vehicles, providing a DC power system with optional battery back up. The units operate from 240 Vac and provide an isolated 13.65 Vdc output at 35 A for powering the load and charging the caravan battery.
  • Page 9: Description Of Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Names and Functions of Parts 12 13 1. Mains Cable 8. Indicator Mains Cable (permanently Indicator (Permanently Connected) Multi-colour status indicator Multi-colour status indicator connected) 240 V input power for charging the 240V input power for charging Battery Fuse 9.
  • Page 10: Installing The Genius-Ii Power Supply

    INSTALLING THE GENIUS-II POWER SUPPLY PERSONNEL Installation is to be carried out only by suitable qualified personnel. VENTILATION, ORIENTATION AND THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The preferred orientation is with the cooling fins vertical and located such that there is a minimum of 80 mm free air space above and below them. This allows for the lowest operating temperature of the internal electronics and hence the highest reliability of the product.
  • Page 11: Load, Battery And External Dc Input Connections

    328 mm 316 mm Figure 1: Mounting holes Figure 1: Mounting holes Load, Battery and External DC Input Connections LOAD, BATTERY AND EXTERNAL DC INPUT CONNECTIONS All DC connections should be wired according to Figure 3 on page 11. All DC connections should be wired according to Figure 3 on page 13. A block diagram of the basic internal wiring of the Genius-II can be found in A block diagram of the basic internal wiring of the Genius-II can be found in Figure 5 on page 15.
  • Page 12 Load Connections Up to 10 independently-fused loads may be Load Connections connected. Loads are attached using the two 3.6mm min Up to 10 independently-fused loads may be 10-way terminal blocks. 8.2mm max connected. Loads are attached using the two 10-way terminal blocks.
  • Page 14: Remote Load-Isolator Switch Connection

    Solar Panel Connection CAUTION Solar panels should not be directly connected; a solar panel voltage regulator must be fitted between solar panels and the battery. Solar power should (through a series voltage regulator) be connected directly into the caravan battery circuit. See Figure 3 on page 9. The solar power may be wired directly to the caravan battery, or to the caravan battery connections on the Genius-II.
  • Page 15: Battery Connection/Disconnection Procedure

    BATTERY CONNECTION/DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE WARNING Sparks have the potential to cause an explosion should combustible gases be present. The following procedures are designed to minimise the risk of spark generation while connecting or disconnecting the battery. Battery Connection Procedure The caravan battery should be connected as per the following steps. Remove mains power to the Genius-II Turn off the power switch on the Genius-II Disconnect all loads...
  • Page 16: Batteries

    BATTERIES Note: This battery charger is rated to charge lead acid batteries of up to 300 Ah capacity. Charging current is limited to 15 A or 30 A depending on the type of the model. Refer to About the Genius-II Power Supply. When using batteries with this product always consult with the battery manufacturer for a detailed description of the installation, use and maintenance of the battery.
  • Page 17: Storage

    WARNING Do not install battery in the same compartment where flammable material such as petrol is stored. STORAGE If the caravan is to be stored for a long period of time, first fully charge the battery and ensure all loads are disconnected. Recharge the battery at least once every 6 months.
  • Page 18: Servicing

    SERVICING This product contains hazardous voltages and energy hazards, which can result in death or injury. Only properly qualified service personnel may service it. There are no internal user serviceable parts. Only the fuses located in the exposed terminal block area are user serviceable. Isolate mains power, batteries and other DC input sources before servicing.
  • Page 19: Ac/Dc Power Supply

    AC/DC POWER SUPPLY This provides an isolated 13.65 V DC output for powering of the load and charging of the battery. Battery current is sensed and monitored by the power supply to limit the charging current to 15 A or 30 A maximum depending on the model.
  • Page 20: Battery Charging Management

    BATTERY CHARGING MANAGEMENT To maintain the battery in a good state of health, an intelligently controlled charging algorithm is used. The purpose is to ensure that the correct voltages are applied to the battery terminals at the appropriate times throughout its usage cycle. The basics of the charging algorithm are detailed in Figure 6.
  • Page 21: Led Indicator

    LED INDICATOR LED Indicator A multi-colour LED indicator is provided to indicate the following operating conditions. A multi-colour LED indicator is provided to indicate the following operating conditions: Colour Condition Green (Solid) Mains present AND battery fully charged (battery charging current less than 1 A) Green (Flash) Mains present AND battery charging AND loads connected...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Safety: AS/NZS 60335.1, AS/NZS 60335.2.29 | EMC: AS/NZS Standards CISPR 22 Class A | Compliance: ERAC REPAIRS AND AFTER-SALES SERVICE Please consult your BMPRO dealer. WARNING Do not disassemble, modify, or repair the unit. Doing so may result in electric shocks or fire.
  • Page 23: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    7. BMPRO will not be liable for any costs, charges or expenses incurred in the process of returning a product in order to initiate a warranty claim...
  • Page 24 BMPRO TEAM +61 3 9763 0962 sales@teambmpro.com BMPRO 19 Henderson Rd, Knoxfield VIC 3180 Australia .COM teambmpro.com...

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