PCE Instruments PCE-BFT 2 User manual

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Brake Fluid Tester PCE-BFT 2
User Manual
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Last change: 2 May 2022
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Delivery scope.......................................................................................2
3Technical specifications ...................................................................... 2
4Device description ................................................................................3
4.1 Control panel.................................................................................................................... 3
5Measurement preparation....................................................................4
6Measurement......................................................................................... 4
6.1 Example measurements................................................................................................... 4
7Warranty.................................................................................................5
8Disposal ................................................................................................. 5

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
•When handling chemicals, always wear protective gloves and goggles and any other
prescribed protective equipment.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Delivery scope
1 x brake fluid tester PCE-BFT 2
4 x 1.5 V AAA battery
1 x carrying case
1 x user manual
3 Technical specifications
Designation
Parameter
Testable brake fluids
DOT3
DOT4
DOT5.1
Display brake fluid quality
<0.1 % Excellent quality
<1 % Good quality
<2.5 % Acceptable quality
>3 % Poor quality
Fluid must be replaced
Display
LC display with backlight
Alarm
audible alarm tone
Automatic power off
after 6 minutes
Power supply
4 x 1.5 V AAA battery
Operating conditions
-10 ... 50 °C / 14 …122 °F
Dimensions
Sensor length: approx. 190 mm / 7.5 in
Display unit: 160 x 37 x 34 mm / 6.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 in
Weight
approx. 155 g / <1 lb

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Sensor
Display
Control panel
4 Device description
4.1 Control panel
MODE key
Changing the brake fluid type
Speaker key
Press to enable or disable beeptone
Power key
Switching the meter on and off
Backlight key
Switching the backlight on and off

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5 Measurement preparation
Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the meter and insert the 4 AAA batteries into
the battery compartment, observing correct polarity (+ / -).
6 Measurement
Switch on the meter with the power key, change the brake fluid to be measured with the MODE
key. (DOT3, DOT4, DOT5.1)
Before measuring, make sure that the sensor is clean.
Immerse the sensor in the brake fluid to start the measurement.
The result of the measurement can be read on the display.
Note:
Clean the electrodes with a cloth after each measurement and restart the meter before each
measurement in order to zero it. The restart is mandatory for a correct measurement result.
6.1 Example measurements
<0.1% <1% <1.5%
High purity Good condition Normal quality
<2.5% >3% >4%
Normal quality Replace Replace urgently

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7 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
8 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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