Votronic S-BC User manual

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Made in Germany
Bluetooth Connector S-BC
Key
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Installation and Operating Instructions
Bluetooth Connector S-BC No. 1430
The Votronic Bluetooth Connector S-BC serving as an interface between the solar control, battery computer and phone or tablet. With the
associated app, the state of the on-board batteries and photovoltaic system can in mobile homes, caravans, boats, special and emergency
vehicles displayed on a smartphone, are graphically displayed and evaluated.
Please read these installation and operating instructions and safety completely before starting the connection and
commissioning.
•Solar and battery information via a common communications module
•Compact design and minimal power consumption
•Easy installation (Plug & Play)
•Easy to retrofit
•Connection via Bluetooth 4.0
•Range up to 50 m outdoors
•Free Votronic Energy Monitor App (Android and iOS) Free Votronic Energy Monitor App (Android and iOS) Free Votronic Energy Monitor App (Android and iOS)
the required Votronic Energy Monitor App for Android or iOS is available for free from the Google Play Store or iOS the required Votronic Energy Monitor App for Android or iOS is available for free from the Google Play Store or iOS the required Votronic Energy Monitor App for Android or iOS is available for free from the Google Play Store or iOS
App Store.
http://energymonitor.votronic.de
Only available in
German

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The Bluetooth Connector S-BC is compatible with the following devices:
•VOTRONIC solar charge controller in SR and MPP technology from 2013 (serial no. 13Vxx.xxxxx)
•VOTRONIC LCD Battery Computer S with smart shunt (all versions)
•VOTRONIC VPC Jupiter with smart shunt (all versions)
•VOTRONIC Battery Charger Type Triple VBCS
functionality
The Bluetooth Connector S-BC records data from a Votronic solar controller (from 2013) and / or a Votronic Smart
shunt (eg LCD battery computer S) in its internal memory and places them and current states of the Votronic Energy
monitor app via Bluetooth are available. In this manner, the entire information of the on-board battery, such as
voltage, charging and discharging currents and the remaining capacity, and all the data of the solar system, such as
solar power, solar yield and performance comfortable read over the phone or tablet and controlled. Even the issue as
a CSV file for your own analysis purposes is possible. The usual LCD displays (eg LCD Solar Computer S) can still
be used.
Installation and connection:
The Bluetooth Connector S-BC can be installed at any time later.
He has two independent connection circuits. Thus can be connected together, a solar regulator and a smart shunt.
The signals are looped through so that LCD displays (eg LCD Solar Computer S) can still be operated. When using
the smart shunts need the corresponding original display (LCD battery computer display or VPC Jupiter panel) can be
connected.
The operation of a smart shunts without solar controller and vice versa, is of course possible. Also, a second solar
controller can be connected instead of the smart shunt. The values are then billed as "a solar system."
Alternatively to the Votronic SR and MPP solar controllers may also be connected a Battery Charger type VBCS
Triple to the Bluetooth connector to represent the internal solar controller.
After connecting the Bluetooth Connector S-BC has a one-time charge from the solar charge controller register to
recognize him as "Connected". In the absence of solar power, the solar charge controller is in "hibernation" and are not
reported themselves to save energy. Once the solar charge controller was once active, it is recognized by the Bluetooth
Connector S-BC and displayed in the Votronic Energy Monitor app.
Was only a solar charging control on the Bluetooth Connector S-BC (Port 1) is connected, the Bluetooth Connector
S-BC assumes that there is a solar charge controller. In the Votronic Energy Monitor App solar view is displayed
accordingly.
installation
The connection of the Bluetooth Connector S-BC is very simple. It is simple, inserted by means of the supplied
modular cable, between the Votronic solar charging controller and the LCD solar computer S or between the smart
shunt and the LCD battery computer S VPC or Jupiter. In the case of the solar controller, the display unit is optional
and not mandatory for the operation of Bluetooth Connectors S-BC.
If only one Votronic device to the Bluetooth Connector S-BC be connected, so this always terminals (right) to the first
is connected.

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The following are possible connection combinations with the Bluetooth Connector S-BC are listed below:

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service
safety
For safety reasons, a smartphone / tablet must match the Votronic Energy Monitor be coupled to the Bluetooth For safety reasons, a smartphone / tablet must match the Votronic Energy Monitor be coupled to the Bluetooth For safety reasons, a smartphone / tablet must match the Votronic Energy Monitor be coupled to the Bluetooth
Connector S-BC app first (bonding), to access the data. Only after the live data and the recorded data (log data) are
retrieved as diagrams and displayed. Other devices that are not connected, do not have access to the data. There
can be up to ten devices with the Bluetooth Connector S-BC coupled. For every additional coupling the oldest
coupling (bonding) is overwritten. There are up to four simultaneous connections on a Bluetooth Connector S-BC
possible. In case of loss of the supply voltage (eg battery change) of the Bluetooth Connector loses all recorded data.
However, the Bluetooth pairing data is retained.
Device coupled (bonding)
To pair a smartphone / tablet permanently with the Bluetooth connector, the button must
Key are once pressed briefly. The two LEDs blink then alternately for about 3 minutes. During this time, the Votronic Key are once pressed briefly. The two LEDs blink then alternately for about 3 minutes. During this time, the Votronic Key are once pressed briefly. The two LEDs blink then alternately for about 3 minutes. During this time, the Votronic
Energy Monitor App on the smartphone / tablet with the Bluetooth Connector couple. To do this in the app dialog ConnectEnergy Monitor App on the smartphone / tablet with the Bluetooth Connector couple. To do this in the app dialog ConnectEnergy Monitor App on the smartphone / tablet with the Bluetooth Connector couple. To do this in the app dialog Connect
under
other devices wherein the corresponding entry in Couple typed and the six-digit PIN to be entered (173928). Was the other devices wherein the corresponding entry in Couple typed and the six-digit PIN to be entered (173928). Was the other devices wherein the corresponding entry in Couple typed and the six-digit PIN to be entered (173928). Was the other devices wherein the corresponding entry in Couple typed and the six-digit PIN to be entered (173928). Was the
pairing is successful, the interval ends prematurely and the LEDs quit the reciprocal flashing. A short illumination of
both LEDs signals a successful coupling. To pair with another device, this process must be repeated.
Pairing failed
Only in 3 minutes after pressing the button Key ( LEDs flash can) mutually a smartphone / Tablet with the Bluetooth Only in 3 minutes after pressing the button Key ( LEDs flash can) mutually a smartphone / Tablet with the Bluetooth Only in 3 minutes after pressing the button Key ( LEDs flash can) mutually a smartphone / Tablet with the Bluetooth
connector are coupled. Then there is no coupling is possible. Failed coupling experiments to be acknowledged with
an LED flashing pattern (see LED blinking pattern).
Delete all pairings
To all manufactured couplings with all smartphones / tablets to delete, the key must Key be kept pressed for 3 To all manufactured couplings with all smartphones / tablets to delete, the key must Key be kept pressed for 3 To all manufactured couplings with all smartphones / tablets to delete, the key must Key be kept pressed for 3
seconds. A successful deletion is acknowledged by LED blink patterns (see LED blinking pattern).
LED flashing pattern
A simple brief flash of the LEDs indicates the communication taking place in the respective input.
action Blink pattern reps
device connected Yellow LED
Green LED 2x
device coupled Yellow LED
Green LED 1x
Pairing failed Yellow LED
Green LED 3x
All couplings deleted Yellow LED
Green LED 5x
Device in pairing mode Yellow LED
Green LED Max. 3 min.

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Safety Regulations and Appropriate Application:
The Bluetooth Connector S-BC has been designed according to the valid safety regulations.
The Votronic Bluetooth Connector S-BC serving as an interface between the solar control, battery computer and
phone or tablet. With the associated app, the state of the on-board batteries and photovoltaic system can in mobile
homes, caravans, boats, special and emergency vehicles displayed on a smartphone, are graphically displayed
and evaluated.
Use may only be made:
1. In perfect condition. 1. In perfect condition.
Second In a well-ventilated room, protected against rain, moisture, dust and aggressive Second In a well-ventilated room, protected against rain, moisture, dust and aggressive
Battery gases as well as in non-condensing environments.
• The device must never be used in places where there is danger of gas or dust explosion!
• Do not operate in the open.
• Route cable so that damage is excluded. Pay attention to a good fixing.
• Data lines not with 230 V mains leads into the same cable channel (empty pipe).
• Live cables or leads periodically for insulation faults, points of break or loosened connections. Possible
defects rectified immediately.
• In electric welding or work on the electrical system, the device must be disconnected from all connections.
• If is not clear to the user of the present description which characteristics apply to the unit or the regulations
must be observed, must be an expert consulted.
• Compliance with building and safety rules is subject to the user / buyer.
•Keep children away from the device.
• The unit does not contain user serviceable parts.
• Negligence could result in injury or material damage.
•The warranty period is 36 months from the date of purchase (upon presentation of the sales slip or invoice).
• For non-functional utilization of the unit in operation with the technical specifications, improper operation or
external intervention void the warranty. We accept no liability for any resulting damage. The exclusion of
liability extends to any service Services provided by third parties and were not engaged in writing. Service
effected exclusively by VOTRONIC, D-36341 Lauterbach.

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General information:
Troubleshooting:
If no connection to the smartphone / tablet can be established:
-Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on the phone / tablet.
-Make sure the Bluetooth Connector S-BC to connect to the solar controller and / or smart shunt, has by
watching the LEDs on the device. These must flash at least every 5 seconds, thus signaling the reception of
data.
-Check the operating voltage (battery) of solar controller and / or smart shunt.
Technical specifications
Nominal voltage (supplied from connected devices) 12 V / 24 V operating voltage
range 8 ... 32 V
Power consumption in standby, typically 0.3 mA
Current consumption with active app, typical 4 mA
Environmental conditions, Humidity Max. 95% RH, non-condensing
Dimensions 75 x 47 x 24 mm
Weight approx 37 g
Approvals CE
Scope of delivery:
Bluetooth Connector S-BC
manual
2 St. control line 6-pin 1 m long
Available accessories:
Control line extension 5 m long No. 2005
Declaration of Conformity:
In accordance with the provisions of Directives 2014/35 / EU 2014/30 / EU 2009/19 / EC this product complies with the
following standards or normative documents: EN55014-1; EN55022 B; EN61000-6-1; EN61000-4-2; EN61000-4-3;
EN61000-4-4; EN62368-1; EN50498.
The product
must not be
disposed of with
household
waste.
The product is RoHS compliant. It
conforms with the Directive 2011/65 / EC
on the restriction of hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
Made in Germany by VOTRONIC
Electronic Systems GmbH, Johann-Friedrich-Diehm-Str. 10, D-36341 Lauterbach All rights, especially the right of reproduction
reserved. copyright • VOTRONIC 10/2018. Subject to misprints, errors and technical changes.reserved. copyright • VOTRONIC 10/2018. Subject to misprints, errors and technical changes.reserved. copyright • VOTRONIC 10/2018. Subject to misprints, errors and technical changes.
Tel .: [phone] / 91173-0 Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.votronic.de
Bluetooth Connector S-BC
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