Trotec BW05 User manual
TRT-BA-BW05-TC220331TTRT03-002-EN
BW05
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OPERATING MANUAL
BRAKE FLUID TESTER
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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................4
Transport and storage...........................................................4
Operation ...............................................................................4
Maintenance and repair ........................................................6
Disposal .................................................................................6
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
Wear protective equipment
Information marked with these symbols indicates that
you should wear your personal protective equipment.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
BW05
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41277
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use.
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or
areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• This appliance is not a toy. Keep away from children and
animals. Do not leave the device unattended during
operation.
• Never immerse the entire device in a liquid. Only the
measuring probe is intended to be immersed.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device.
• Never charge batteries that cannot be recharged.
• Different types of batteries and new and used batteries
must not be used together.
• Insert the batteries into the battery compartment according
to the correct polarity.
• Remove discharged batteries from the device. Batteries
contain materials hazardous to the environment. Dispose
of the batteries according to the national regulations.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you will not be
using the device for a longer period of time.
• Never short-circuit the supply terminal in the battery
compartment!
• Do not swallow batteries! If a battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns within2hours! These burns
can lead to death!
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• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
otherwise entered the body, seek medical attention
immediately!
• Keep new and used batteries and an open battery
compartment away from children.
• Only use the device, if sufficient safety precautions were
taken at the surveyed location (e.g. when performing
measurements along public roads, on building sites etc.).
Otherwise do not use the device.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see
Technical data).
• Check accessories and connection parts for possible
damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any
defective devices or device parts.
Intended use
Only use the device BW05 for determining the water content of
type DOT3, DOT4 and DOT5.1 brake fluids.
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and
spare parts which have been approved by Trotec.
Foreseeable misuse
Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres or
for measurements at live parts.
Trotec accepts no liability for damages resulting from improper
use. In such a case, any warranty claims will be voided.
Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural
changes to the device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning
Be careful when handling acids such as brake fluid!
If you are unsure whether or not a liquid has a
corrosive effect, wear suitable protective equipment
consisting of eye protection, protective clothing,
protective gloves and safety boots in any case.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Note
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Note
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
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Information about the device
Device description
The device BW05 can be used to determine the water content of
type DOT3, DOT4 and DOT5.1 brake fluid.
The water content is an indicator of the condition of the brake
fluid and thus of the braking system.
The brake fluid condition can be quickly read and interpreted
using the 3-colour LED.
Device depiction
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2
3
5
6
7
4
No. Designation
1TEST button
2 Battery compartment with screw-on lid
3 Measuring probe
4 Measuring electrodes with protective cap
5 Measuring mode LED
6 Indicator LED
7 Clip
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model BW05
Brake fluids DOT3, DOT4, DOT5.1
Operating conditions 0°C to 40°C with <80%RH
Storage conditions -10°C to +50 °C with <80%RH
Power supply 3 x 1.5 V, LR44
Dimensions 25 mm x 25 mm x 167.5 mm
Weight approx. 32 g
Scope of delivery
• 1 x Measuring device BW05
• 3 x 1.5 V LR44 batteries
• 1 x Quick guide
Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
Make sure that the protective cap is attached to the measuring
probe.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• the storage temperature complies with the values specified
in the Technical data
Operation
Inserting the batteries
Insert the supplied batteries into the device before first use.
Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries (3 x LR44 button cells) into the battery
compartment with correct polarity.
3. Reattach the coverto the battery compartment.
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Removing the protective cap
The measuring electrodes are protected from external
influences by means of a protective cap.
1. Prior to every measurement pull the protective cap off the
measuring electrodes.
Make sure that both measuring electrodes are free from
dirt and residual fluid.
2. After every measurement put the protective cap back on
the measuring electrodes.
Setting the measuring mode
The measuring device can be used to measure the water
content of 3 different types of brake fluids.
Type Measuring mode LED
DOT3 red
DOT4 green
DOT5.1 orange
1. Press the TEST button(1) to switch the device on.
ðThe measuring mode LED(5) indicates the currently
selected measuring mode.
2. Press the TEST button(1) for approx. 5s.
ðThe indicator LED(6) briefly lights up in all 3colours.
ðThe measuring mode LED(5) flashes in the colour of the
currently selected measuring mode.
3. Press the TEST button(1) to switch between the
measuring modes.
4. Wait a moment until the measuring mode LED(5) stops
flashing.
ðThe measuring mode LED(5) indicates the selected
measuring mode.
Measuring
The indicator LED(6) is able to show 3 different brake fluid
conditions:
Indicator
LED
Water content Brake fluid condition
green < 1.5 % Brake fluid is in good condition.
yellow 1.5 % to 3 % Brake fluid is still OK but should
be checked regularly.
red > 3 % Brake fluid must be exchanged
immediately; risk of a braking
system failure.
Proceed as follows to check the water content of the brake fluid:
1. Press the TEST button(1) to switch the device on.
2. Check whether the measuring mode set corresponds to
the type of brake fluid to be tested.
3. Immerse the measuring probe in the brake fluid. Make
sure that the measuring electrodes are completely
surrounded by brake fluid and that the measuring probe
does not touch the walls of the fluid reservoir.
4. Wait for approx. 3 s.
ðThe indicator LED(6) shows the condition of the brake
fluid.
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Switching the device off
The device switches off automatically if no button was pressed
for approx. 20 s.
1. Briefly press the TEST button(1) twice to switch the device
off.
ðThe measuring mode LED(5) goes out.
2. Clean the measuring probe and electrodes with a cloth and
wipe them dry.
3. Put the protective cap(4) on the measuring electrodes.
Maintenance and repair
Battery change
A battery change is required when the indicator LED(6) lights up
red three times and the device turns off, or when the device can
no longer be switched on (see chapter Inserting the batteries).
Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Make
sure that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any
sprays, solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive
cleaners, but only clean water to moisten the cloth.
Repair
Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs
or device testing, contact the manufacturer.
Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. You can also find out about other return options
that apply for many EU countries on the website
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=45090. Otherwise, please contact an
official recycling centre for electronic and electrical equipment
authorised for your country.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must
not be treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.
Only for United Kingdom
According to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Regulations 2013 (2013/3113) and the Waste Batteries and
Accumulators Regulations 2009 (2009/890), power tools that
are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed
of in an environmentally friendly manner.
Trotec GmbH
Grebbener Str. 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
+49 2452 962-400
+49 2452 962-200
www.trotec.com
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