Oricom BSM888 User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Battery Sense Monitor Model: BSM888
INTRODUCTION
This product is used to monitor the health of your vehicle's battery, check vehicle cranking
system automatically while engine is starting and check battery charging system (alternator).
Your driving log can be tracked which includes driving time and duration.
Connect Battery Monitor to the battery and download the App. Using Bluetooth
communication, you can now monitor your battery via your smartphone. The Battery
Monitor will send you a notification when you approach your vehicle. It will help to
prevent vehicle breakdowns and maximise the performance of your battery by giving you
valuable information about the state of your battery. This product is designed to be used
on standard flooded type lead acid batteries. It may give incorrect information on other
types of battery. Voltage measurement will always be correct on any battery.
FEATURES
•Notification of battery conditions when approaching vehicle.
•Automatic synchronization when driver is within bluetooth range.
• Test cranking automatically once the engine starts.
• Can test charging system (alternator) manually.
•Automatically records the time and duration of each drive.
•Alerts are pushed to your smartphone whenever abnormal data is detected.
•Short-circuit and reverse polarity protection.
•Data stored in device monitoring up to 35 days if out of sync.
•Compatible with all 12-volt vehicle batteries.
•Review historical data intuitively.
•Free app for both iOS & Android.
•App supports up to 4 devices simultaneously.
SPECIFICATIONS
•Working Voltage: 6-20V
•Working Current: <2.5mA
•Case Material: Plastic
•Working Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
•Case Size: 46x31x8.7mm
•Weight: 19g
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the Battery Monitor to a battery
Connect positive terminal to positive
pole, negative terminal to negative pole
or to a suitable vehicle earth point.
Attach the product to the battery with
the tape provided. Clean the area first
and make sure it in a position that the
signal is not blocked.
Warning: Make sure if using metal tool
not to short the battery terminals or
touch the vehicle chassis while fixing
the terminals.
2. Download the App
APP OPERATION
1. Turn on bluetooth, click app icon. Add device.
This app supports up to 4 devices.
You can monitor 4 batteries simultaneously.
Scan the QR code on the left to download
the Battery Sense Monitor App.
Battery Monitor
Battery Monitor App is available in App Store or Google Play.
Please allow app to access location even when app not in use.
If access is not given, the product will not automatically notify you
when monitoring the battery (within bluetooth range).
Turn notifications on to receive information on the vehicle’s battery,
cranking system, and fault alerts. Notifications are received when
mobile phone is within bluetooth range. If notifications are turned off
you will not receive this information.
WARNING
Be careful not to disconnect the battery
from the vehicle while installing this
product as you may lose some or all of
your vehicle security settings.
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2. Operation
1) Real-Time Voltage
Click once to enter detail interface
1Battery Real-time Voltage
2Cranking Voltage
3Battery Level
4Battery Voltage
5Cranking Test
11 System Setting
10 Battery Age
9Find More
8Voltage Curve
7Trip Record
6Charging Test
All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice. Printed in China 2019.06 Version: 1.0 7504-1157-01
4) Trip Time Recorder
App automatically determines travel time, start
and end times. (Please Note: the trip log is for
reference only, many factors can affect the
accuracy of the trip recorder.)
3) Charging Test (Alternator)
Alternator is used to recharge your car battery used to run your car’s electrical system.
You should test your alternator to ensure it is in perfect working condition.
The easiest way to test the alternator is by using this device. Follow the instructions on
the App to do the test.
6Charging Test:
This tests the charging system manually.
7Trip Record:
Records each start time, stopping time
and driving time of the vehicle.
8Voltage Curve:
Shows the voltage curve of battery.
9Find More:
Detailed voltage curve.
10 Battery Age:
Shows the age of the battery.
11 System Setting:
Select to enter system setting.
1Battery Real-time Voltage
Shows Battery Real-time Voltage
2Cranking Voltage:
The voltage the battery drops to
during starting or cranking the engine.
For a 12 Volts system you may see a
drop from 7.5 to 11 Volts.
3Battery Level:
Shows battery status of capacity
4Battery Voltage:
Displays current battery voltage.
5Cranking Test:
Cranking test: this is done
automatically on start up.
2) Cranking Test
Everytime you start the engine, the device
will test the cranking system automatically
and store the test result. If the cranking
voltage is below 7.5V, it means abnormality
has been detected. It might be time to
replace the battery. Have your vehicle’s
battery checked.
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Express Warranty (Australia)
This Express Warranty is provided by Oricom International Pty Ltd ABN 46 086116
369, Unit 1, 4 Sovereign Place, South Windsor NSW 2756, herein after referred to
as “Oricom”. Oricom products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under
the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or workmanship
during the Express Warranty Period. This Express Warranty does not extend to any
product from which the serial number has been removed or was purchased outside
of Australia. Nothing in this Express Warranty excludes, restricts or modifies any
condition, warranty, guarantee, implied term, right or remedy pursuant to the Australian
Consumer Law and which may not be so excluded, restricted or modified. For such
conditions, terms, guarantees and warranties that cannot be excluded, restricted or
modified, Oricom limits the remedies available to extent permitted in the relevant
legislation.
Except with respect to rechargeable battery cells and rechargeable battery packs (if
supplied), the Express Warranty Period will be 12 months from the date of purchase of
the product evidenced by your dated sales receipt. You are required to provide proof of
purchase as a condition of receiving Express Warranty services. Rechargeable battery
cells and rechargeable battery packs (if supplied) with this product are covered under
this warranty for a period of 6 months.
You are entitled to a replacement product or repair of the product at our discretion
according to the terms and conditions of this document if your product is found to
be faulty within the Express Warranty Period. This Express Warranty extends to the
original purchaser only and is not transferable. Products distributed by Oricom are
manufactured using new materials or new and used materials equivalent to new in
performance and reliability. Spare parts may be new or equivalent to new. Spare parts
are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for thirty (30) days
or for the remainder of the Express Warranty Period of the Oricom branded product
in which they are installed, whichever is longer. During the Express Warranty Period,
Oricom will where possible repair and if not replace the faulty productor part thereof.
All component parts removed under this Express Warranty become the property of
Oricom. In the unlikely event that your Oricom product has a recurring failure, Oricom
may always, subject to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, at its discretion,
elect to provide you with a replacement product of its choosing that is at least
equivalent to your product in performance.
No change to the conditions of this Express Warranty is valid unless it is made in
writing and signed by an authorised representative of Oricom. Oricom will not be liable
under this Express Warranty, and to the extent permitted by law will not be liable for
any defect, loss, damage or injury arising out of or in connection with a:
1. failure by you to adhere to the warnings and follow the instructions set out in
this user guide for the proper installation and use of the product;
2. wilful misconduct or deliberate misuse by you of the product;
3. any external cause beyond our control, including but not limited to power
failure, lightning or over voltage; or
4. modication to the product or services carried out on the product by anyone
other than Oricom or Oricom’s authorised service provider.
How to make a claim under your Express Warranty in
Australia
Oricom has a simple warranty process for you to follow:
• Please call or email our Customer Support Team, 0245748888 or support@
oricom.com.au.
• A Customer Support Team member will verify after troubleshooting with you if
your product qualies under warranty. If so, they will give you a Product Return
Authorisation number.
• We will then email or fax a Return Authorisation form and a Repair Notice (if
necessary), together with instructions on how to return the goods for warranty
service.
Please note that if a Customer Support Team member advises that your product does
not qualify for return, this warranty does not apply to your product. Products that are
authorised to be returned to Oricom in Australia must include all of the following:
• A completed Return Authorisation form
• A copy of your Proof of Purchase (please keep your original copy)
• The faulty product, including all accessories.
Send the approved returns to:
Oricom International Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 658
South Windsor NSW 2756 Australia
Please note that this Express Warranty excludes expenses incurred by you in returning
any faulty product to us. You must arrange and pay any expenses incurred (including
postage, delivery, freight, transportation or insurance of the product) to return the
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faulty product to us, however, we will arrange delivery of the repaired or replaced
faulty product to you.
Important Information
Repair Notice
Please be aware that the repair of your goods may result in the loss of any user-
generated data (such as stored telephone numbers, text messages and contact
information). Please ensure that you have made a copy of any data saved on your
goods before sending for repair. Please also be aware that goods presented for repair
may be replaced by refurbished goods or parts of the same type rather than being
repaired.
Ref:11032020
ORICOM CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Oricom have a trained and dedicated team of Customer Support Representatives, each
with the knowledge and resources to assist in answering your questions quickly and
efciently.
Oricom Support - Australia
For all product enquiries, troubleshooting or to discuss the range of Oricom products,
feel free to contact Oricom or visit our website for answers to frequently asked
questions.
02 4574 8888
Monday - Friday 8am – 6pm AEST
www.oricom.com.au
Oricom Support - New Zealand
0800 674 266
Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm NZST
Email: [email protected]
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