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- Page 1 USER GUIDE BM500 BATTERY MONITOR & SHUNT PATENT PENDING © 2024, iTechworld Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Ver 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Product Overview Overview Key Features Package Contents Display Panel Operation Installation Battery Connection Parallel Battery Connection Series Battery Connection Battery Monitor & Setup Fault Codes & Trouble Shooting Dimensions Back Page... -
Page 3: Product Overview
Amp Hour (Ah), and voltage. It also features visual and audible alarms to notify you of unexpected voltage drops, helping you avoid power outages. With a robust 500 amp shunt, the BM500 ensures accurate readings on even the larger battery systems for lithium and lead acid battery types. -
Page 4: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL STATE OF CHARGE VOLTAGE PERCENTAGE AMPERAGE TIME REMAINING WATTAGE Ah REMAINING... -
Page 5: Operation
OPERATION INSTALLATION easily be accessed. Insert the monitor into the included bracket. Position and level the unit, then drill holes in your mounting surface. Secure the unit using 4 x M4 screws, tightening the screws with a manual screwdriver, being sure not to over tighten. To remove the monitor from the bracket, press the clips on the top and bottom of the monitor at the same time, it can then be removed. -
Page 6: Battery Connection
Note: All the negative loads and chargers, need to be connected to the P - side of the shunt for correct battery monitor readings. If multiple negatives connect directly to the battery, it means the shunt has been installed incorrectly, the B - side of the shunt should be the only negative connection. -
Page 7: Battery Monitor & Setup
BATTERY MONITOR & SETUP Enter the settings screen by pressing and holding the SET button. Enter the SET1 interface to set the overvoltage value and adjust through the up and down arrows. This value should be 0.5V above the battery’ s stated After setting the overvoltage value, short press the SET button to enter the SET2 interface for the undervoltage settings. -
Page 8: Fault Codes & Trouble Shooting
FAULT CODES & TROUBLE SHOOTING Solution Fault Code Fault Isolate the monitor for 60 seconds. Ensure the input voltage Over Voltage is below the overvoltage value applied in the SET1 interface. Isolate the monitor for 60 seconds. Ensure the input voltage is Under Voltage above the undervoltage value applied in the SET2 interface. -
Page 9: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS 105.7mm 95.4mm 85.1mm... -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The BM500 battery monitor and shunt must be installed and operated correctly for safe operation and optimal performance. Please carefully read, understand and follow all instructions and guidelines in this user guide. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the unit or property, death or serious injury. - Page 11 WARNING: Do not use your battery monitor or shunt to connect equipment if there is a defect. DANGER: Do not modify the battery monitor or shunt. Doing so may result in a risk of LIMITATIONS OF USE: Do not use in connection with life support systems or other medical devices.
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