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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ABOUT THE BATTERYPLUS35

WHAT’S

INCLUDED ................................4

OPTIONAL

ACCESSORIES

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COMPATIBLE

BATTERY

TYPES

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BATTERYPLUS35

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INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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REPLACING

BATTERIES

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DISCONNECTING A BATTERY FROM THE BATTERYPLUS35

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CONNECTING A BATTERY TO THE BATTERYPLUS35

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CONNECTING MULTIPLE BATTERIES

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USING

YOUR

BATTERYPLUS35

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INPUT

POWER

SOURCES

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BATTERY CHARGING AND MANAGEMENT

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USING THE BATTERYPLUS35 AS A POWER SUPPLY

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FAULT

PROTECTION

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SERVICING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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SERVICING

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MAINTENANCE

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STORAGE ..............................16

FAQS

AND

TROUBLESHOOTING

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BATTERY ..............................17
CARAVAN

LOADS

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SOLAR

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APPENDICES

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BATTERYPLUS35 OPERATIONAL STATUS INDICATOR

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BATTERY CHARGING MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM

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SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for BatteryPlus35 Series

Page 1: ...TEAM BMPRO COM BatteryPlus35 FOR MODELS BP35 HA BP35 PMBP35 SR ...

Page 2: ...n relax in even the most far flung destinations knowing that you have control over your vehicle power To learn more about the BMPRO range of products please visit our website teambmpro com POWERINGYOURADVENTURES Copyright 2019 MANUAL PART 033193 REV 8 0 Designed by BMPRO one of Australia s leading power solution experts the BMPRO product range is proudly designed and manufactured in Melbourne Aust...

Page 3: ...ry to fail catch fire or explode Stay away from magnetic equipment Radiation may erase the information stored on this product causing it to become inoperative Please note that your battery can only reach top performance level only after it has been fully charged and discharged two or three times Electricity and water do not mix Keep this product and your battery dry and do not expose it to water o...

Page 4: ...ng products sold separately from the BMPRO range 9 9 BC300 CommLink External Shunt for integration of additional accessories and high current loads such as inverters 9 9 RVView Battery Monitor to monitor battery parameters and charge sources 9 9 Trek Battery Monitor to gain greater insights into battery usage the ability to monitor water tank levels and control water pumps 9 9 Odyssey OdysseyLink ...

Page 5: ...teries compatible for use with the BatteryPlus35 BATTERY BP35 PM BP35 SR BP35 HA Lead Acid Valve Regulated VRLA Absorbed Glass Mat AGM Gel Lithium LiFePO4 By default the BP35 HA is configured to charge lead acid batteries The BP35 HA is designed for use with LiFePO4 Lithium batteries only Do not connect other types of Lithium batteries to the BP35 HA ...

Page 6: ...NECTING MULTIPLE BATTERIES 10 USING YOUR BATTERYPLUS35 11 INPUT POWER SOURCES 11 BATTERY CHARGING AND MANAGEMENT 12 USING THE BATTERYPLUS35 AS A POWER SUPPLY 15 FAULT PROTECTION 15 SERVICING MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 16 SERVICING 16 MAINTENANCE 16 STORAGE 16 FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 17 BATTERY 17 CARAVAN LOADS 17 SOLAR 18 APPENDICES 19 BATTERYPLUS35 OPERATIONAL STATUS INDICATOR 19 BATTERY CHARGING M...

Page 7: ...such as electric step or radio r SOLAR INPUT t AUXILIARY INPUT y BATTERY INPUT w LOAD TERMINAL BLOCK COMMON NEGATIVE CONNECTION Negative wire connection point for the caravan s 12V loads q MAINS CABLE The BatteryPlus35 is pre cabled with a permanent mains power supply cord for use with 240V or 110V input power Do not replace a damaged power supply cord If the power cord is damaged the BatteryPlus3...

Page 8: ... have limited ability to charge the battery When charging Storage Mode ensures that all available charging current is dedicated to charging your battery i LOAD OUTPUT STATUS INDICATOR LED bank indicating the operational status one for each of the load outputs on the BatteryPlus35 Load Terminal Block The LED bank is located inside of the BatteryPlus35 unit and to view the LED one must be directly a...

Page 9: ...f the installation uses and maintenance of the battery Verify that the type and capacity of the battery or batteries used are compatible for use with the BatteryPlus35 Sparks have the potential to cause an explosion should combustible gases be present The following procedures are designed to minimise the risk of spark generation when connecting or disconnecting the battery The positive terminal of...

Page 10: ...d to the BatteryPlus35 RSW input 2 Turn off and remove all power sources mains solar AUX to the BatteryPlus35 3 Connect the battery s positive red terminal to the BatteryPlus35 Batt connection point 4 Connect the battery s negative black terminal to the BatteryPlus35 Batt connection point Figure 3 Recommended wiring for connecting batteries in parallel CONNECTING MULTIPLE BATTERIES Before connecti...

Page 11: ... Table 5 Input Power Sources to the BP35 HA and BP35 SR INPUT SOURCE to BatteryPlus35 POWER SOURCE AUX Mains Mains AUX Solar AUX Solar Blending AUX Mains Solar Mains Mains Solar Mains Auxiliary The auxiliary input is designed for use with 12V DC power sources The voltage of the DC power source connected to the auxiliary input must not exceed 14 8V Fuse protection is required at the auxiliary posit...

Page 12: ...ls directly to the BP35 PM solar input terminals BATTERY CHARGING AND MANAGEMENT WITH THE BATTERYPLUS35 The BatteryPlus35 can deliver up to 35A to simultaneously power loads and charge the caravan battery with a maximum charging current of 20A for the BP35 PM and BP35 SR and 30A for the BP35 HA The maximum charging current will be reduced if the loads present are drawing significant current and as...

Page 13: ...35 will enter the two stages of LVD ECO Mode and Storage Mode when the caravan s battery voltage falls below the LVD thresholds ECO MODE The BatteryPlus35 will provide power to the CAN bus This allows you to continue to monitor battery consumption from your battery monitor However power to the load terminal block will be turned off except for terminal 1 and you will not be able to use your battery...

Page 14: ...heavily discharged lead acid batteries In normal use and with the BatteryPlus35 battery health preservation batteries should never become heavily discharged If your battery is heavily discharged disconnect it from the BatteryPlus35 and charge with a stand alone charger Reconnect the battery once the battery voltage has recovered to normal levels Heavily Discharged Batteries LiFePO4 BP35 Model HA o...

Page 15: ...ECTION Electronic Load Fuse Protection Each load output is protected by an internal electronic fuse Electronic fuses are auto recoverable and eliminate the need for the user to replace a blown fuse The electronic fuse will act if the BatteryPlus35 detects a current greater than the current rating of the terminal and the corresponding LED in the Load Output Status Indicator on the BatteryPlus35 wil...

Page 16: ...se alcohol thinners benzene or any other chemical cleaner as these products may degrade the housing surface Do not allow any liquids to enter the housing Be sure to turn off all power sources to the BatteryPlus35 and disconnect the battery before cleaning STORAGE Once your adventure is over be sure to charge the caravan s battery and power off loads Use the switch connected to the BatteryPlus35 RS...

Page 17: ...ctivating the protective electronic fuse and turning the load off If this is the case the Load Status Indicator LED for that load will be red Should you encounter any faulty loads please contact your caravan dealership None of my loads appear to be powered but I can still use my battery monitor All loads will power down but the battery monitor will still be in use if the BatteryPlus35 was put into...

Page 18: ...urce and begin battery charging SOLAR Solar Output Appears to be Lower than Expected If the battery is close to fully charged the BatteryPlus35 will periodically turn off solar to protect the batteries from overcharging As a result you may see less output on your solar display The following tips will also make sure you are getting the most of your solar set up 1 Make sure your solar panels are cle...

Page 19: ... Aux Solar Charging Flashes 2 Times Quickly Aux Charging BP35 PM Solar Aux Charging Flashes 3 Times Quickly Green OK Battery OK AC available On Solid Battery OK no sources available Flashes 1 Time BP35 PM Battery OK solar available BP35 SR BP35 HA Battery OK solar or Aux Solar available Flashes 2 Times Quickly Battery OK Aux available Flashes 3 Times Quickly Red Error High Temperature Fault Flashe...

Page 20: ...us35 will operate as described when the caravan loads are connected directly to the BatteryPlus35 and not the caravan battery Figure 4 BatteryPlus35 Battery Charging Management Algorithm Battery Capacity Soft Start Bulk Absorption Float 100AH 6 Hours 5 Hours 6 Hours 150AH 6 Hours 7 5 Hours 6 Hours 200AH 6 Hours 10 Hours 6 Hours 250AH 6 Hours 12 5 Hours 6 Hours 300AH 6 Hours 15 Hours 6 Hours Table ...

Page 21: ...charging modes include SOFT START MODE Charging current is maintained at 10A until the battery voltage reaches 12 3V or soft start timeout see table 6 occurs BULK MODE Charging current is maintained at the Bulk current limit until the battery reaches the Bulk voltage see table 7 after which charging proceeds to Absorption Mode ABSORPTION MODE Battery is charged at Absorption voltage until the curr...

Page 22: ...d Acid 10 5V 0 2V Battery Connect after LVD Lead Acid 12 8V 0 2V Low Voltage Disconnect LiFePO4 12 0V 0 2V Battery Connect after LVD LiFePO4 13 8V 0 2V Battery Drain 15mA when in Storage Mode AC DC Efficiency 83 Cooling Fan Thermally Controlled Solar Output Current 30A nominal Solar Start Voltage 17 5V Solar Input Voltage after start up 15 25V Ambient Temperature 0 50 C Communication Communication...

Page 23: ... no responsibility in addition to our consumer guarantee obligations where a product has been installed incorrectly 4 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 natur...

Page 24: ...TEAM BMPRO COM POWERING YOUR ADVENTURES BMPRO 61 3 9763 0962 sales teambmpro com 19 Henderson Rd Knoxfield VIC 3180 Australia teambmpro com ...

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