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Installation
Step 5: Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS)
Mounting Options
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Installing a battery temperature sensor (BTS) extends the life of a battery by
preventing overcharging in warm temperatures and undercharging in cold
temperatures. With a BTS monitoring the battery temperature, the voltage
delivered to the battery is adjusted according to the battery's actual temperature.
The BTS has a self-adhesive backing and attaches to the side of the battery. A
25-foot (7.6 m) cable is supplied with the BTS, as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9 BTS with Cable
WARNING: Energy and explosion hazard
Review the "Important Safety Instructions" on page v.
You can mount the BTS in one of two ways:
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Mounting the sensor to the negative battery post allows the internal battery
temperature to be sensed and provides the most accurate results.
•
Attaching the sensor to the side of the battery using the self-adhesive backing
also provides good results in most situations.
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