BM PRO BATTERYCHECK Series User manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read the Safety Precautions before installing or using the
BatteryCheck. 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.
Correct installation is the most critical factor in ensuring the safe use of the
BatteryCheck. If every consideration of these instructions has been satisfied, the
BatteryCheck will be safe to operate.
Metal conducts electricity. Take care not to drop or touch metal objects onto the
battery terminals. If contact is made, this may cause short circuits or lead to serious
personal injury. Take care and remove unwanted metal objects from the vicinity of
the battery. Remove any personal metal adornment such as chain, watch or ring
before handling the battery.
Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the installation area.
Before using this product, check that cable connections to the battery are of correct
polarity and protected against accidental short circuit.
Ensure that the caravan’s battery and the BatteryCheck are disconnected before
using any welding equipment on your caravan. Welding may cause a surge of current
through the chassis which could damage your battery and the BatteryCheck.
The BatteryCheck is a high precision electronic product. It contains no user-
serviceable parts inside. Do not try to dismantle, modify or repair it yourself.
Disassembly, service or repair by an unauthorised person will void the warranty.
Product specifications are subject to change and improve without notice.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ABOUT THE BATTERYCHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSTALLATION AND USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
INSTALLING THE BATTERYCHECK TO THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . 10
LIGHT INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CONNECTING TO THE BMPRO BATTERYCHECK100+PRO APP . . . . 11
CHANGING BATTERY SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BATTERY STATE OF HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
VOLTAGE WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Designed by BMPRO, one of Australia’s leading power solution experts, the BMPRO product
range is proudly designed and manufactured in Melbourne, Australia and represents a
high-quality product that will provide years of service.
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
modified or misused by the customer.
Copyright © 2021
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ABOUT THE BATTERYCHECK
The BMPRO BatteryCheck is a 12V battery monitor that allows you to check
the status of your secondary battery via your smartphone with the BMPRO
BatteryCheck100+PRO app.
The BatteryCheck monitors a range of battery parameters via the app using
built-in Bluetooth technology. Parameters monitored include:
9Battery voltage.
9Battery charge/discharge current.
9Estimated discharge time remaining.
9Battery temperature.
9Estimated State of Charge.
The BatteryCheck is designed for use with recreational vehicle secondary
batteries or similar deep cycle battery applications.
There are two available models in the BatteryCheck series: the
BatteryCheck 100 and the BatteryCheckPRO. The BatteryCheck100 can
be retrofitted to standard lead acid batteries and the BatteryCheckPRO is
compatible with standard lead acid and LiFePO4 batteries.
Both BatteryCheck models can monitor batteries with different capacities
of up to 800Ah. The BatteryCheck100 monitors up to 80A and the
BatteryCheckPRO monitors up to 240A, with continuous charging or a
discharging current.
Engine battery cranking applications of any type are not suitable for the
BatteryCheck, and it is not designed for under vehicle bonnet use.
BatteryCheck Serial Number
Each BatteryCheck is assigned a unique 11-character alphanumeric serial
number. The serial number is located on the back of the device.
Secuity PIN
Each BatteryCheck is assigned a unique 6-digit PIN that cannot be changed.
The PIN is located on the back of the device and is required to connect your
BatteryCheck to the app.
We recommend noting down your unique PIN in a safe place.
BMPRO BatteryCheck100+PRO app
The BMPRO BatteryCheck100+PRO app is compatible with iOS 10 or greater
and Android 4.4 or greater.
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
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1. NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL/CONNECTION
2. NEW NEGATIVE TERMINAL CONNECTION
Connects to the load.
3. ‘+’ POSITIVE FLYING LEAD AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The BatteryCheck has a terminal at each end.
Using these two terminals, the BatteryCheck is bolted in series with the
negative terminal of the battery to be monitored.
The positive flying lead with the red ‘+’ symbol connects to the battery’s
positive terminal. This lead powers the BatteryCheck and enables the
battery voltage and temperature to be measured.
FIGURE 1: The BatteryCheck
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INSTALLATION AND USAGE
INSTALLING THE BATTERYCHECK TO THE BATTERY
WARNING
To avoid sparking, practice standard safety precautions.
Disconnect all loads from the battery before installing the BatteryCheck.
1. Before you start, write down the 6-digit PIN found on the back of the
BatteryCheck.
2. Connect uto the battery negative terminal using a suitable length
M8 bolt to secure the BatteryCheck. Use the bolts provided for your
convinience or any standard M8 bolt of the desired length.
3. Connect all negative connections to von the BatteryCheck.
4. Connect the positive flying lead wto the battery positive terminal, along
with all positive connections.
5. The BatteryCheck should now be powered and the status light xon top
of the BatteryCheck should be flashing slowly.
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FIGURE 2: BatteryCheck installation

LIGHT FLASHING DESCRIPTION
Green every 5 seconds Working normally
Blue every 5 seconds
Working normally. However, when initially
connecting to power, will flash for approximately 30
seconds while updating settings parameters.
Red every second
Battery measurement(s) out of range:
• Voltage below 8V or above 16V, or
• Current greater than ±100A (BatteryCheck100), or
• Current greater than ±300A (BatteryCheckPRO), or
• Battery temperature sensor reads ≤-20°C or ≥70°C
LIGHT INDICATIONS
The operational status of the BatteryCheck is indicated by the LED light
located on top of the device.
TABLE 1: BatteryCheck operational status
CONNECTING TO THE BMPRO BATTERYCHECK100+PRO APP
1. Install the BMPRO BatteryCheck100+PRO app via the Google Play or the
Apple App Store. Search for “BMPRO” or use the QR codes below.
2. Open the app and press the menu button in the top left corner.
3. Select the “Add Battery” function.
4. Choose your BatteryCheck by its serial number.
5. At the “Add Battery” screen, enter the battery parameter information
required.
6. Press “Save” on the top right.
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FIGURE 3: Setting up
battery parameters
FIGURE 4: The Dashboard
7. You will now be in the Dashboard where you can monitor the battery’s
state of charge, voltage, current, temperature, time remaining and the
battery’s state of health.
8. When prompted, enter the 6-digit PIN noted before installing the
BatteryCheck to the battery.
9. Your BatteryCheck is now ready to use.
CHANGING BATTERY SETTINGS
While using BatteryCheck, you may want to change Battery Reserve.
The Battery Reserve is how much battery you want to keep for emergency
use (figure 3). At the reserve point, measure time to 0 and this will be the
State of Charge shown. Time remaining will also be zero and remain zero
while the State of Charge continues to decline, showing how much of the
reserve has been consumed.
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BATTERY STATE OF HEALTH
The BMPRO BatteryCheck100+PRO app will provide a State of Health
estimate for the battery being monitored by the BatteryCheck. After
installation, the initial State of Health will be set to 100% and will update
over time as the BatteryCheck learns your battery.
The State of Health estimate depends on the battery capacity entered in
ampere hours (Ah), from when you first added the battery to the app or
change battery parameters. The battery capacity can usually be found
marked on the battery. If you cannot determine the battery’s capacity,
please contact your battery supplier or the battery’s manufacturer for this
information.
The battery’s State of Health indicates the battery’s ability to deliver the
nominal battery capacity entered at set-up.
Important Wiring Information
To accurately estimate the battery’s State of Health, the BatteryCheck must
measure all current in and out of the battery. To achieve this, connect your
battery’s negative terminal to the BatteryCheck negative terminal and
connect all your battery’s input and output loads to the BatteryCheck new
negative terminal. Positive connections are simply wired as normal, i.e. to
the positive terminal of the battery.
FIGURE 5: Battery State of Health
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CLEANING
Use a dry or moist cotton cloth to lightly remove any dust or dirt from the
BatteryCheck. Do not use alcohol, thinners, benzene or any other chemical
cleaner as these products may degrade the housing surface. Do not
immerse the BatteryCheck in water.
VOLTAGE WARNINGS
If the battery voltage drops too low or raises too high, the BMPRO
BatteryCheck100+PRO app will show a warning icon.
The warning icon will diaplay if your battery drops below or rises above the
following voltages:
BATTERY TYPE LOW BATTERY WARNING
THRESHOLD
HIGH BATTERY WARNING
THRESHOLD
AGM 12V 14.7V
Gel 12V 14.7V
Wet 12V 15V
Calcium 12V 15V
LiFePO4 13.2V 15V
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FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Need more help troubleshooting your BatteryCheck?
Contact our customer service team online at teambmpro.com/technical-
support
What do I do if my app shows the battery is disconnected?
Check if Bluetooth on your phone is turned on. Toggle Bluetooth off and on to
reconnect to the BatteryCheck.
Can I use BatteryCheck on the battery bank with batteries installed in
parallel?
Yes, but ensure that all negative connections on the batteries go through
the BatteryCheck. The BatteryCheck will monitor and report on the whole
system as one energy source. The BatteryCheck cannot monitor individual
batteries in the bank.
Can BatteryCheck be used in a marine application?
Only if the battery area is free from water and salt. The BatteryCheck has IP
rating of 54 which means it is protected from dust and splashing water.
Can I fit BatteryCheck in the engine bay of my dual battery setup?
No, the BatteryCheck is not designed for under bonnet use. However, it can
be setup in a ute tray application in a sealed battery box.
I have a secondary battery inside the cabin of my ute. Can I use
BatteryCheck in this setup?
Yes, you can use the BatteryCheck inside the cabin as it will not be subjected
to overheating.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage 8 to 16V
Current Consumption 10 mA peak
Operating Temperature -20 to 70°C
Humidity Operating: ≤ 85% RH non-condensing
Non-Operating: ≤ 95% RH non-condensing
Dimensions 140x65x20mm
Weight Approx. 520g
Installation Mounted on battery
IP Rating IP 54
SPECIFICATION BATTERYCHECK100 BATTERYCHECKPRO
Voltage Measurement
Range 8 to 16V
Voltage Measurement
Resolution <20mV
Current Measurement
Range ± 100A ± 300A
Continuous Current Rating ± 80A ± 240A
Current Measurement
Resolution <20mA <150mA
Temperature Measurement
Range -20 to 70°C
Temperature Measurement
Resolution 1°C
Monitored Battery Capacity 7 to 800Ah
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WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Registering your BMPRO product is an important step to ensure that you receive all the benefits you
are entitled to. Please visit teambmpro.com to complete the online registration form for your new
product today.
1. BMPRO goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer
Law. For major failures with the service, you are entitled:
• to cancel your service contract with us; and
• to a refund for the unused portion, or to compensation for its reduced value.
You are also entitled to choose a refund or replacement for major failures with goods. If a
failure with the goods or a service does not amount to a major failure, you are entitled to have
the failure rectified in a reasonable time. If this is not done you are entitled to a refund for the
goods and to cancel the contract for the service and obtain a refund of any unused portion.
You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage
from a failure in the goods or service.
2. BMPRO warrants products against defects for a period of one year, commencing from the
original date of purchase. Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under
this warranty.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY:
3. This warranty does not extend to product failures or defects caused by, or associated with,
but not limited to: failure to install or maintain correctly, unsuitable physical or operating
environment, accident, acts of God, hazard, misuse, unauthorised repair, modification or
alteration, natural disaster, corrosive environment, insect or vermin infestation and failure to
comply with any additional instructions supplied with the product.
4. BMPRO may seek reimbursement of any costs incurred by BMPRO when a product is found
to be in proper working order or damaged as a result of any of the warranty exclusions
mentioned in point
5. To enquire or make a claim under this warranty, please follow these steps:
a) Prior to returning a BMPRO product, please email customerservice@teambmpro.
com to obtain a Return Material Authorisation (RMA) number
b) Package and send the product to:
BMPRO Warranty Department
19 Henderson Road
Knoxfield, VIC 3180
Please mark RMA details on the outside of the packaging
c) Please ensure the package also includes: a copy of the proof of purchase, a detailed
description of the fault and your contact details including phone number and return
address.
6. 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.
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