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BMPRO ASPERO Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL ASPero TEAMBMPRO.COM...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read the Safety Precautions before installing or using the ASPero system. Be sure to observe all precautions without fail. Failure to observe these instructions properly may result in personal damage, or personal injury which depending on the circumstances may be serious and cause loss of life.
  • Page 3 WARNING Do not drop or vigorously shake the product as this may cause damage. Do not shock the product, its accessories or batteries as this may cause the product or battery to fail. Stay away from magnetic equipment. Radiation may erase the information stored on this product causing it to become inoperative.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..... . 2 ABOUT THE ASPERO ..... . . 6 ASPOWER .
  • Page 5 USING THE ASPERO SYSTEM ....20 INPUT POWER SOURCES ..... 20 BATTERY CHARGING.

  • Page 6: About The Aspero

    The ASDisplay shows you the battery level of the connected battery, the charging/discharging state, battery chemistry, active power sources and the water levels of any water tanks with a BMPRO Dipper water level indicator.

  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES To get the most from your ASPero system it may be used with the following products (sold separately) from the BMPRO range: BC300 + CommLink An external shunt for the integration of additional accessories and high current loads such as external charging devices and inverters.

  • Page 8: Description Of Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ASPOWER 1. Load Terminal Block – Positive Connection Positive wire connection point for the caravan’s 12V loads. Each output is protected by an internal, electronic, auto-recoverable fuse. This eliminates the need for the user to replace a blown fuse. If an electronic fuse is activated, the LED Status Indicator on the ASPower will flash a solid red.
  • Page 9 ASPower and/or cause the ASPower to shut down. The ASPower will automatically restart once it has cooled to an acceptable level. 5. CAN Bus Communication To connect to and power BMPRO accessories, such as the ASDisplay and BC300 + CommLink. 6. Load Isolation Switch To connect the caravan’s load isolation switch.

  • Page 10: Aspower Load Outputs

    9. Solar Input The ASPower supports the use of panels up to a total of 450W. Input current to the solar regulator is limited to 27A, the equivalent of 3x150W solar panels. The solar input is unable to operate in Power Supply Mode, i.e. with no caravan battery connected.

  • Page 11: Aspower Operational Status Indicators

    ASPOWER OPERATIONAL STATUS INDICATORS The following details the operational status of the ASPower, as shown by the coloured flash of the LED Status Indicator on the ASPower. LED FLASH KEY AC charging Solid Colour AC connected, either low battery voltage or no battery detected Flash Colour Solar charging...

  • Page 12: Asdisplay

    ASDISPLAY 1. Water Tank Levels Displays the current water tank levels measured by connected BMPRO Dippers. Blue LEDs indicate the water level of the tank. The ASDisplay cannot distinguish between clean and grey water tanks., it can only display water levels. You must make note of which tanks are grey water tanks yourself.
  • Page 13 4. ECO Mode Button Turns ECO Mode on or off, which turns off all outputs on the ASPower except output 14. A green LED means ECO Mode is on, no LED means ECO Mode is off. ECO Mode will look similar to the ASDisplay being powered off, except the ECO Mode LED will be on.

  • Page 14: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS VENTILATION, ORIENTATION AND THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The ASPower should be oriented with the load connection at the bottom and located so that there is a minimum of 80mm of free air space from all vented sides. This allows for the lowest operating temperature of the internal electronics and the highest reliability of the product.

  • Page 15: Mains Cable

    MAINS CABLE The ASPower is pre-cabled and fitted with a mains plug. Ensure that the connections to the mains supply are in accordance with the national wiring rules, and that the earth connection is installed. The plug must be accessible during installation. If it is not possible, an accessible mains disconnection switch must be incorporated in the mains wiring where the plug is connected.

  • Page 16: Aspero Wiring Diagram

    ASPERO WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Battery To The Aspower

    CONNECTING A BATTERY TO THE ASPOWER 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 when connecting or disconnecting the battery. The positive terminal of the battery must not be connected to the chassis.
  • Page 18 After fitting a new battery to the ASPower, make sure that it is configured in the ASDisplay. Correctly configuring the battery capacity and profile will ensure that the ASDisplay will select the best charging parameters for the caravan battery in use, and the software accurately estimates battery usage.

  • Page 19: Disconnecting A Battery From The Aspower

    DISCONNECTING A BATTERY FROM THE ASPOWER To disconnect a battery from the ASPower: Power off all loads connected to the ASPower. The simplest way is with a switch connected to the ASPower Load Isolation input. Turn off the ASPower and remove all power sources (mains/solar/AUX). Disconnect the battery’s negative (black) terminal from the ASPower Batt- connection point.

  • Page 20: Using The Aspero System

    USING THE ASPERO SYSTEM INPUT POWER SOURCES The ASPower can charge from auxiliary, mains and solar input sources to provide the current needed to simultaneously power caravan loads and charge the caravan battery. When multiple inputs are available to the ASPower, power is used as specified in...

  • Page 21: Battery Health Preservation

    BATTERY HEALTH PRESERVATION The ASPower maintains battery health by preventing excessive discharge. If battery voltage drops below a set threshold, the ASPower will start a two- stage shutdown or Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), which will power down the outputs. This conserves remaining battery capacity until the battery can be charged.
  • Page 22 Storage Mode The ASPower will enter Storage Mode if the the battery voltage runs low or if the load isolation switch on the ASPower is activated. In Storage Mode, power to the CAN bus will be turned off, meaning there will be no communication or power to the accessories connected to the ASPower CAN bus.

  • Page 23: Operating Water Pumps On The Asdisplay

    Mode. SETTING BATTERY CHEMISTRY ON THE ASDISPLAY The battery chemistry of the battery connected to the ASPero system should be set correctly so the correct charging algorithm is used. The ASPero system is configured by default to charge lithium LiFePO4 batteries.
  • Page 24 Adding the two together, 5 flashing Battery Level LEDs and 4 flashing Water Tank Level LEDs represents 450Ah. Setting Battery Capacity To set the battery capacity of the battery connected to the ASPero system: On the ASDisplay, hold down the Power Button for three seconds to enter Settings Mode.

  • Page 25: Using The Aspower As A Power Supply

    USING THE ASPOWER AS A POWER SUPPLY The ASPower will act as a power supply and can operate without a battery if all the following conditions are met: A battery is not connected to the ASPower, and The ASPower is connected and powered by either a mains power source or an AUX input.

  • Page 26: Servicing, Maintenance And Storage

    SERVICING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SERVICING The ASPower contains hazardous voltages and energy hazards that may cause death or injury. Only qualified service personnel may service the ASPower. Except where stated in the following sections, do not attempt to service the ASPower yourself, or dismantle, modify or repair the ASPower yourself;...

  • Page 27: Faqs And Troubleshooting

    FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Need more help troubleshooting your ASPero system? Contact our customer service team online at teambmpro.com/technical-support BATTERY I’ve fitted a battery to the ASPower, but it’s not detected by the ASDisplay? Check the following: 9 The battery connections are tight and not loose or corroded.
  • Page 28 I had an external shunt connected but I have removed it. Do I need to do anything else? You will need to configure the ASPero system to forget the external shunt, otherwise it will still behave as if one was connected.
  • Page 29 Why is my solar output lower than expected? If the battery is close to fully charged, the ASPower will periodically turn off solar to protect the batteries from overcharging. As a result, you may see less output on your solar display. The following tips will also make sure you are getting the most of your solar set- Make sure your solar panels are clean.

  • Page 30: Appendices

    APPENDICES BATTERY CHARGING MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM The following describes the battery charging management algorithm used by the ASPower when charging the caravan battery from a mains power source. The ASPower will operate as described when the caravan loads are connected directly to the ASPower and not the caravan battery. The maximum charging time for each charging mode based on battery capacity is below.

  • Page 31: Charging Modes

    VOLTAGE LIMIT VOLTAGE LIMIT CHARGE MODE CURRENT LIMIT (LEAD-ACID) (LiFePO4) Soft Start 12.0V 12.0V 10Ah Boost 14.0V 14.0V 30Ah Bulk 14.4V 14.6V 15Ah Absorption 14.4V 14.6V 15Ah Float 13.6V 13.6V 10Ah The ASPower’s intelligently-controlled charging algorithm automatically sets charging parameters so that the caravan battery will maintain the best state of health.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ASPOWER Input Voltage Range 230V - 240V, 50Hz Input Surge <40A (cold start) Output Current (Load + Battery Current) Factory Set Voltage (Float Voltage) 13.65V ± 0.1 V Output Ripple Voltage <150mV Overvoltage Protection <18V Overcurrent Protection (Load + 35A - 38A Battery Current) Battery Current Limit...
  • Page 33 ASDISPLAY Input Voltage Range 10V - 16V Operating Temperature 10°C to 50°C Storage Temperature -10°C to 70°C Humidity 90% non-condensing Battery Drain (when inactive) <15mA Dimensions 150.4mm x 90.4mm x 15mm...

  • Page 34: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    The warranty period of the product is two years. If, before the warranty period has ended, a fault occurs with the product and BMPRO finds the product is defective in materials or workmanship, BMPRO at its discretion will subject to further rights accorded by the Australian Consumer Law to either: • ...
  • Page 35 (k) the fault is a result of common wear & tear. LIMITATIONS No express warranties or representations are made by BMPRO other than what is set out in this warranty. The absolute limit of BMPRO’s liability under this express warranty is the repair or replacement of the product or part of the product.
  • Page 36 BMPRO TEAM customerservice@teambmpro.com BMPRO 19 Henderson Rd, Knoxfield VIC 3180 Australia .COM teambmpro.com...

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