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Operating Manual
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Ba t t w a t c h is a product by 2brst technologies
Operating instructions for Ba t t w a t c h
Ve r s i o n 1.0
Copyright © 2008, 2brst technologies gmbh
Print date August 2008
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Dear customer:
We thank you for purchasing the Ba t t w a t c h and for your trust in our product.
Please read these operating instructions carefully, since they contain important information for the application
and especially for your safety.
NOTE:
The illustrations referred to in these operating instructions are listed on the interior pages of the jacket.
INFORMATION FOR USERS OF THE MODEL Ba t t w a t c h 1000:
These operating instructions depict the model Ba t t w a t c h 2000 for illustration purposes. In contrast to the model
Ba t t w a t c h 1000, the model Ba t t w a t c h 2000 additionally has an LED display that indicates the voltage or the
interior temperature; otherwise the technology of both models is identical (also see the explanations in chapter
3 on this subject).
1. Introduction and functionality
For a better understanding of the Ba t t w a t c h performance features, here is a short, simplied presentation of the
functionality of the vehicle’s energy system and battery charging system:
The generator is powered by the engine through a fan belt and thereby generates a voltage that is speed depen-
dent. The voltage produced by the generator supplies the battery and the electricity consumers in the vehicle
with energy (e.g. control devices, lighting, air conditioning). To prevent an overload of the battery at high engine
speeds, a regulator is installed to regulate voltages above approx. 15 volts.
Therefore – in simplied form – the vehicle’s entire energy system comprises the following components:
● Generator
● Fan belt
● Battery
● Regulator
● Connections
● Cabling
All of these components are constantly monitored by Ba t t w a t c h . The Ba t t w a t c h registers every change and
analyzes whether the system is functioning awlessly. Ba t t w a t c h communicates the diagnoses resulting from the
analysis to the user by means of different, function-specic illuminated displays and in critical cases, it also uses
an alarm signal to alert the user that a part of the system is defective and has to be replaced or repaired. In this
way the Ba t t w a t c h informs the driver in time before a breakdown that the battery or the energy system should
be checked at a car repair shop as soon as possible. At the same time the Ba t t w a t c h provides detailed, practical
information about the source of the aw and thus reduces a time and cost intensive search for the origin.
While monitoring the entire vehicle energy system, the Ba t t w a t c h monitors the current battery level not only
through the applied voltage but uses an innovative technology that has been patented worldwide – the „deter-
mination of the discharge curve“ to display the actual battery level. Therefore the Ba t t w a t c h can also determine,
for example, whether the individual battery cells are functional or not. With a so-called virtual voltage diagram,
where a traditional voltage meter would continue to display the voltage level as “normal”, the Ba t t w a t c h can also
recognize whether battery cells are already oxidized. Because in such an event this battery would no longer be
strong enough to start the vehicle.
The illuminated displays of the Ba t t w a t c h provide the driver with clear information about the condition and
possible sources of aws of the vehicle’s energy system. The different displays are explained in the chapters 4
to 7 below in detail.
2. Installation
The installation of the Ba t t w a t c h is very simple: Connect the plug of the Ba t t w a t c h directly to the cigarette lighter
of your car – and the Ba t t w a t c h is already operational and can now monitor the entire energy system of the
vehicle.
There are two possibilities of attaching the Ba t t w a t c h to your vehicle. You can either attach the Ba t t w a t c h directly
to a suitable place on the dashboard of your car with the provided double-sided adhesive tape or you can
alternatively install it on the dashboard with the holder included in the package (illustr. 1) in just a few steps.
Here the Ba t t w a t c h is attached at the upper rectangular surface with the enclosed double-sided adhesive tape.
Then the oval bottom plate is afxed to a suitable spot on the dashboard, also with the enclosed adhesive tape.
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The hinged holder makes it possible for the Ba t t w a t c h to be positioned at a viewing angle that is preferable to
the driver.
Permanent installation:
Customers who don’t wish to use the device through the cigarette lighter have the option of installing the Ba t t -
w a t c h permanently. To do so, the plug of the Ba t t w a t c h has to be removed rst and the two plus and minus cables
that are now available have to be connected to a live cable at a suitable spot behind the dashboard. Here it is
important to make sure that no voltage is transmitted at the selected location when the ignition is turned off. We
recommend that this permanent installation is only carried out by a specialist. (Plus cable: On closer inspection,
small numbers and English text can be seen on this cable. Minus cable: There are dotted lines on this one.)
NOTE:
To ensure that the status monitoring of the battery charging system is carried out with high precision, we recom-
mend that the Ba t t w a t c h is not connected to a multiple outlet.
NOTE:
The LED display of the Ba t t w a t c h generates some warmth. Therefore a slight warming of the Ba t t w a t c h is nor-
mal.
PLEASE NOTE:
In most vehicles there is no longer a charge in the cigarette lighter once the ignition is turned off. For that reason
the Ba t t w a t c h can also remain in the cigarette lighter when the vehicle is parked. But in a few vehicle models
the cigarette lighter carries a charge even when the ignition is turned off. In that case, the display does not shut
off when the ignition is switched off; with these vehicles we recommend that the Ba t t w a t c h is removed from the
cigarette lighter upon leaving the vehicle.
3. LED display, display symbols and operating buttons (illustr. 2)
(1) The Ba t t w a t c h has four display symbols for the status of the vehicle’s energy system:
● Chg ● OK ● LOW ● X
(2) The display of the Ba t t w a t c h can show the current voltage or alternatively
the interior temperature of the vehicle in Centigrade (or Fahrenheit).
(3) The “MODE” button serves for the selection of the desired category (voltage / interior temperature °C/°F)
to be displayed. The different display categories can be selected sequentially through a repeated pressing of
the “MODE” button.
(4) Illuminated display of whether the selected interior temperature is shown in
Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
(5) In situations that may lead to an imminent breakdown, a shrill alarm signal will sound. The driver can switch
off the pervasive beeping sounds by pressing the “MUTE” button so as not to be distracted from trafc.
INFORMATION FOR USERS OF THE MODEL Ba t t w a t c h 1000:
The Ba t t w a t c h 1000 (illustr. 3) has no display to indicate the voltage or the interior temperature. But the four
display symbols
● Chg ● OK ● LOW ● X
are identical with that of the model Ba t t w a t c h 2000 that is depicted in these operating instructions. All explana-
tions in the following chapters 4 to 7 correspond to the functionality of the Ba t t w a t c h 1000.
The function of the “MUTE” button is identical to the functionality of model Ba t t w a t c h 2000.
The “MODE” button is only signicant if there is a aw in the device (in a guarantee case). The button is pro-
grammed to have no function for the user himself.
4. Checking the battery status
NOTE:
Please check the battery status only with a cold engine, since a precise analysis of the battery quality can only be
carried out under that condition. The engine should have been non-operational for at least one hour.
Connect the Ba t t w a t c h to the cigarette lighter. Only then turn on the ignition, but don’t start the engine yet.
Switch on the low beams and turn off all other consumers (heated seats, blower, etc.). After about 10 seconds,
the Ba t t w a t c h shows the user the current battery status. The Ba t t w a t c h can show three different battery qualities
or battery charge levels:
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● good (green),
● weak (yellow),
● almost empty (red).
If the display shows red, an additional shrill alarm signal will sound to make the driver aware of the critical
battery charge level.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Ba t t w a t c h doesn’t just monitor the current battery level by means of the applied voltage but also has the
patented technology of „determining the discharge curve” to show the actual battery level. For that reason the
headlights have to be turned on when the battery level is checked, so that the battery is undergoing a discharge
process. Here the voltage displayed on the Ba t t w a t c h shows the battery’s decrease in voltage that is caused by
the drain. That is the foundation for the determination of the actual battery level.
Battery status okay (illustr. 4)
If the voltage is more than 11.5 Volts, the Ba t t w a t c h shows the green OK symbol – for the user, this means that
the battery level is okay and the vehicle can be started without any concerns.
Battery status weak (Illustr. 5)
The display of the yellow Ba t t w a t c h symbol (“LOW“) appears when the voltage is between 11.3 – 11.4 volts and
shows that the battery capacity is low. Although the vehicle can be started, we recommend that it be driven for
approx. 30 minutes so that the battery can be recharged again through the generator. When the yellow symbol
is displayed, we recommend that the engine is not idling for a long time; instead you should begin driving im-
mediately if possible. If the engine is idling for a longer period, the battery is discharged further and may even
lead to a complete discharge depending on the battery level. Then the vehicle would no longer be capable of
being driven.
Battery almost empty or empty (display with alarm signal) (illustr. 6)
If the red X symbol is displayed, accompanied by a shrill alarm signal – for a displayed voltage of less than 11.2
volts – the Ba t t w a t c h signals that the battery is now almost empty. In that case the user has to drive for much
more than 30 minutes to properly recharge the battery again.
But if the user checks his car battery with the Ba t t w a t c h on two or more subsequent days and the red X symbol
appears every time, this means that the car battery has reached the end of its life cycle or - if the battery is still
relatively new - that there is a defect and that it can no longer be charged with the generator. In that case we
urgently recommend that the user have his battery checked or replaced at a car repair shop.
PLEASE NOTE:
After you have nished checking the battery status, turn off the headlights and start the engine. With nearly all
vehicle models, the red X symbol will ash for a fraction of a second and a short beep will sound when the engine
is started. This is caused by the high strain on the battery at the moment when the engine is started; it is quite
normal and not an indication of any defect.
5. Control of the regulator function
Regulator function is awless (illustr. 7)
When the engine is switched on, the Ba t t w a t c h indicates a awless functionality of the vehicle‘s energy system
with a green display of the „Chg.“ symbol. Here the green OK symbol shows the intact condition of the charging
system. If different electricity consumers are turned on before the vehicle is driven – e.g. air conditioning, hi-
system, etc. - the green “Chg.” display turns off. This has no negative signicance for the vehicle‘s energy system
but only shows that the Ba t t w a t c h constantly monitors the energy system of the vehicle and registers every
change. (Model Ba t t w a t c h 1000: the awless function of the vehicle‘s energy system is shown only by the green
OK symbol; the “Chg.” symbol does not glow in green.)
The same applies after the vehicle starts driving. During a slow drive (below 50 km/h) and if several electricity
consumers are switched on, the green “Chg.” symbol will be turned off here too. In this case there is also no
adverse effect on the vehicle‘s energy system.
The following applies for the user of the Ba t t w a t c h in general: as long as only green symbols are displayed,
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the results of all technical checks by the Ba t t w a t c h are awless – or, in other words: everything is in the “green
range”.
Regulator function is defective (with alarm signal) (illustr. 8)
An interference or a defect in the regulating system is recognized by the Ba t t w a t c h when the engine is turned
on. As soon as the displayed voltage exceeds 15.1 volts, the display of the “Chg.” symbol switches to red and a
shrill alarm signal will sound. This visual and acoustic alarm signal alerts the driver that an error has occurred in
the regulating system, since the regulator is unable to stabilize the charging voltage, which causes an overload
of the electrical system.
If the voltage gets too high, this can lead to damages in the vehicle‘s electrical system and especially the
vehicle‘s electronics. If the Ba t t w a t c h displays such a signal, we therefore recommend that a nearby car repair
shop should be visited as soon as possible so that the regulating system can be checked before this results in
greater damages to your vehicle.
6. Control of the functionality of the generator, the fan belt and the connections and cabling
Defect in the area generator/fan belt/connections/cabling (illustr. 9 / illustr. 10 / illustr. 11)
As long as the battery charging system functions awlessly, the green OK symbol, as a sign of a functional char-
ging system, indicates that there are no errors (illustr. 9).
The Ba t t w a t c h recognizes an error or a defect in the generator, a lost or torn fan belt and defective connections
or cablings when the engine is running.
If there is a defect inside the battery charging system, the vehicle is unable to receive the discharged energy. At
that moment the vehicle uses the energy from the battery, which makes the battery charge level drop continuo-
usly while the Ba t t w a t c h battery capacity indicator switches from green/OK (illustr. 9) to yellow/LOW (illustr. 10)
and then to red/X (illustr. 11). When the red X symbol appears, a shrill alarm signal will also sound. This visual
and acoustic alarm signal alerts the driver that there is a defect in the area of the generator (fan belt, connec-
tions, cabling). In that situation, we urgently recommend that the user visit a car repair shop nearby to have the
battery charging system checked before the battery is completely discharged.
NOTE:
In this kind of situation we recommend that the driver turns off all non-essential consumers on the way to the
nearest car repair shop in order to extend the functionality of the battery. If the battery is completely discharged,
the vehicle will come to a standstill. This can lead to a dangerous situation in road trafc. Electricity consumers
that are not essential to drive the vehicle include e.g. the air conditioning, the radio or the hi- system and the
heated seats.
7. Technical data
● European CE/FCC certicate and approval mark for the compliance with the hazardous materials regulations
(RoHS)
● Casing:
● Molded thermoplastic ABS+P-V0 casing, recyclable material
● vibration proof and re resistant
● Dimensions: L 95 mm x W 60 mm x H 30 mm
● Weight:
● Ba t t w a t c h main device:
- Ba t t w a t c h 1000: 38,2 g
- Ba t t w a t c h 2000: 48,0 g
● Cable and plug: 42.6 g
● Holder: 11.8 g
● Colors of casing:
Standard colors: matte black and silver
Special colors (only Ba t t w a t c h 2000): carbon look and high-gloss black
● Operational voltage
12 V nominal
●Power demand
0.1 A (100 mA)
● Power use
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- Ba t t w a t c h 1000: 58 mA
- Ba t t w a t c h 2000: 79 mA
- Ba t t w a t c h 2000 (special color model with illuminated keys): 85 mA
● Operating temperature
-20 °C ~ +70 °C
● LED display for voltage indicator (only Ba t t w a t c h 2000)
The Ba t t w a t c h indicates the voltage between 8.0 volts and 18.5 volts on the display. If the voltage drops below
8.0 volts there is no voltage indication. If the voltage is above 18.5 volts, only 18.5 volts will be indicated,
The Ba t t w a t c h calculates the voltage to two decimal points, but only one decimal point will be displayed.
● LED display for temperature indicator (only Ba t t w a t c h 2000)
Display of the temperature from -9.9 °C – +6.0 °C
below -10 °C - “Lo“ is displayed
over 60 °C – “Hi“ is displayed
Temperatures below 0.0 °C with minus symbol
Temperature displays in Centigrade with one decimal point
Temperature displays in Fahrenheit in whole numbers
● Tricolored LED¬status display of the vehicle‘s energy system
green/yellow/red
● Alarm signal
Chère cliente, cher client,
Merci d’avoir acheté Ba t t w a t c h et de faire conance à notre produit.
Veuillez lire attentivement le présent mode d’emploi qui contient des conseils utiles et surtout des consignes de
sécurité importantes.
N.B.
Les illustrations mentionnées dans le présent mode d’emploi se trouvent à l’intérieur de la couverture.
REMARQUE À L’ATTENTION DES UTILISATEURS DU MODÈLE Ba t t w a t c h 1000:
Le présent mode d’emploi est illustré par le modèle Ba t t w a t c h 2000. Contrairement au modèle Ba t t w a t c h 1000, le
modèle Ba t t w a t c h 2000 est équipé d’un écran à DEL qui afche la tension ou la température de l’habitacle. Pour
le reste, les technologies appliquées dans les deux modèles sont identiques (cf. explications au chapitre 3).
1. Introduction et principe de fonctionnement
Pour vous permettre de mieux comprendre les fonctions de Ba t t w a t c h , voici pour commencer une description
simpliée du principe du système électrique du véhicule et du système chargeur de la batterie.
Par l’intermédiaire d‘une courroie trapézoïdale, le moteur entraîne la génératrice qui produit une tension dépen-
dante du régime du moteur. La tension générée par la génératrice alimente la batterie et les consommateurs de
courant dans le véhicule (tels que les blocs électroniques, l’éclairage, l‘air conditionné). Un régulateur empêche
toute surcharge de la batterie quand le moteur tourne à régime élevé, en régulant les tensions supérieures à
environ 15 volts.
L’ensemble du système électrique du véhicule comprend ainsi, de manière simpliée, les composants suivants :
● La génératrice
● La courroie trapézoïdale
● La batterie
● Le régulateur
● Les branchements électriques
● Les câbles électriques
Ces composants sont surveillés en permanence par Ba t t w a t c h . Ba t t w a t c h enregistre tous les changements qui
s’opèrent et contrôle le bon fonctionnement du système. Ba t t w a t c h communique les résultats de ses analyses à
l’utilisateur par le biais de témoins lumineux spéciques. Dans les situations critiques, l’appareil émet un signal
sonore an d’avertir l’utilisateur que l’un des composants du système est défectueux et doit être remplacé ou
réparé. De cette manière, Ba t t w a t c h alerte le conducteur à temps, c’est-à-dire avant la panne, en lui recom-
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mandant de se rendre le plus rapidement possible au garage pour faire contrôler la batterie ou le système
électrique. Ba t t w a t c h fournit en outre des informations pratiques et détaillées sur l’origine du problème, ce qui
réduit l’ampleur des frais et du temps à investir pour diagnostiquer la panne.
Tout en surveillant l’ensemble du système électrique du véhicule, Ba t t w a t c h ne se contente pas de contrôler l’état
actuel de la batterie par le biais de la tension appliquée. Il est également équipé d’une technologie innovatrice,
brevetée dans le monde entier, dont le principe consiste à « calculer la courbe de décharge de la batterie »
pour indiquer l’état de charge réel de la batterie. De cette manière, Ba t t w a t c h vérie notamment si les différents
éléments de la batterie sont en état de fonctionner ou non. Alors qu‘avec ce qu’on appelle la « tension virtuelle
», un voltmètre classique continuerait d’indiquer une tension « normale », Ba t t w a t c h est en mesure de détecter si
les éléments de la batterie sont déjà oxydés. Auquel cas la batterie serait trop faible pour démarrer le moteur.
Les témoins lumineux de Ba t t w a t c h fournissent au conducteur des informations claires sur l’état du système élec-
trique du véhicule, ainsi que sur l’origine probable des pannes. Les différents témoins sont expliqués de manière
détaillée dans les chapitres 4 à 7 suivants.
2. Installation
Le montage de Ba t t w a t c h est on ne peut plus simple : branchez-le sur l’allume-cigare de votre véhicule et le voilà
prêt à fonctionner et à surveiller le système électrique de votre véhicule.
Il existe deux manières de xer Ba t t w a t c h dans votre véhicule. Soit vous installez Ba t t w a t c h sur le tableau de
bord à l’aide du ruban adhésif double face fourni, soit vous vous servez de la xation fournie (illustration 1) et
facile à monter. Ba t t w a t c h se xe sur la surface rectangulaire supérieure à l‘aide du ruban adhésif double face
fourni. La plaque de base ovale se xe également sur le tableau de bord à l’aide du ruban adhésif fourni, en un
endroit approprié. La xation orientable permet de placer Ba t t w a t c h dans un angle de visibilité pratique pour le
conducteur.
Installation xe:
Les utilisateurs ne souhaitant pas brancher Ba t t w a t c h sur l’allume-cigare ont la possibilité de procéder à une in-
stallation xe. Pour cela, il faut retirer la che de Ba t t w a t c h et connecter les deux câbles positifs et négatifs à une
ligne sous tension, à l’endroit souhaité, derrière le tableau de bord. L’endroit choisi ne doit pas se trouver sous
tension quand le contact est coupé. Nous recommandons vivement de coner cette installation xe à un spécia-
liste. (Câble positif: en regardant bien, on verra les petits chiffres indiqués sur ce câble et le texte en anglais.
Câble négatif: il comporte des lignes en pointillé.)
N.B.
Pour garantir la précision maximale de surveillance du système chargeur de la batterie, nous conseillons de ne
pas brancher Ba t t w a t c h sur une prise multiple.
N.B.
L’écran à DEL de Ba t t w a t c h génère un peu de chaleur. Il est donc normal que Ba t t w a t c h chauffe légèrement.
VEUILLEZ NOTER:
Dans la plupart des véhicules, l’allume-cigare n’est pas sous tension quand le contact est coupé. C’est la raison
pour laquelle Ba t t w a t c h peut rester branché sur l‘allume-cigare, même quand le véhicule est stationné. Sur
certains modèles toutefois, l’allume-cigare reste sous tension, même quand le contact est coupé. Si c’est le cas,
l’écran ne s’éteint pas lorsque l’on coupe le contact. Pour ces véhicules, nous vous recommandons de débrancher
Ba t t w a t c h de l’allume-cigare lorsque vous descendez du véhicule.
3. Écran à DEL, légende des symboles et touches de commande (Illustr. 2)
(1) Ba t t w a t c h présente 4 symboles décrivant le statut du système électrique du véhicule :
● Chg ● OK ● LOW ● X
(2) L’écran de Ba t t w a t c h afche soit la tension actuelle, soit la température intérieure du véhicule en degrés
Celsius (ou Fahrenheit).
(3) La touche « MODE » sert à sélectionner l‘afchage désiré (tension / température intérieure °C/°F) sur l’écran.
Pour faire déler les différents afchages, il suft d’appuyer plusieurs fois sur la touche « MODE ».
(4) Témoin lumineux indiquant si la température intérieure sélectionnée s‘afche en degrés Celsius ou Fahrenheit.
(5) Dans les situations susceptibles d’entraîner une panne aiguë, un avertissement sonore retentit. Pour ne pas être
perturbé pendant la conduite, le conducteur peut éteindre le signal strident en appuyant sur la touche « MUTE ».
REMARQUE À L’ATTENTION DES UTILISATEURS DU MODÈLE Ba t t w a t c h 1000 :
Ba t t w a t c h 1000 (illustr. 3) ne possède pas d’écran indiquant la tension ou la température intérieure.
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