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J35 Control

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Page 1: ...TEAM BMPRO COM J35 ControlNode FOR MODELS J35A J35B L J35D ...

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Page 3: ...ed by the great outdoors we have created a range of rugged smart and reliable products to power your adventures Our range of battery power and RV management and control systems gives you peace of mind when you are on the road so that you can relax in even the most far flung destinations knowing you have control over your power needs To learn more about the BMPRO range of products please visit our ...

Page 4: ...ing the battery and J35 Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries Charging a non rechargeable battery may result in the battery catching fire or possible explosion Do not replace a damaged mains power cord If the power cord is damaged the product must be discarded Batteries are always electrically live and must be treated with extreme caution They can supply high short circuit currents e...

Page 5: ...the unit and will void the warranty The J35 and ControlNode is a high precision electronic product It contains no user serviceable parts inside Do not try to dismantle modify or repair it yourself Disassembly service or repair by an unauthorised person will void the warranty The J35 and ControlNode is a high precision electronic product It contains no user serviceable parts inside Do not try to di...

Page 6: ... THE J35 19 SLEEP MODE 20 STORAGE MODE 20 USING THE J35 AS A POWER SUPPLY 21 FAULT PROTECTION 21 Copyright 2021 MANUAL PART 037134 REV 9 0 Designed by BMPRO one of Australia s leading power solution experts the BMPRO product range is proudly designed and manufactured in Melbourne Australia and represent a high quality product that will provide years of service DISCLAIMER BMPRO accepts no liability...

Page 7: ...RVICEABLE FUSES 23 MAINTENANCE 23 STORAGE 23 FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 24 JHUB APP 24 BATTERY 24 CARAVAN LOADS 24 CONTROLNODE 26 APPENDICES 27 J35 OPERATIONAL STATUS INDICATOR 27 BATTERY CHARGING MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM 28 CHARGING MODES 29 SPECIFICATIONS 30 WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 31 ...

Page 8: ...ery The J35 employs intelligent charging algorithms ensuring optimal battery health Automatic battery preservation mode saves remaining battery power until you re ready and able to charge Download the JHub App to your mobile device and with the ControlNode enjoy the freedom to monitor your caravan battery and operate caravan onboard features all from your own personal mobile device The J35 is avai...

Page 9: ...lated VRLA 9 Absorbed Glass Mat AGM 9 Gel The J35B L and J35D are also compatible with lithium LiFePO4 batteries By default the J35B L is configured to charge lead acid batteries and the J35D is configured to charge LiFePO4 batteries WARNING Ensure you check your battery configuration before use ...

Page 10: ...TION Negative wire connection point for the caravan s 12V loads J35A TERMINAL LOAD CURRENT RATING J35A TERMINAL LOAD CURRENT RATING 1 Stereo 15A 5 Lights Spare 10A 2 Spare 15A 6 Lights Spare 10A 3 Pump 10A 7 Lights Spare 10A 4 HWS 10A Table 3 J35A designated terminal load outputs for the load terminal block positive connection q MAINS CABLE The J35 is pre cabled with a permanent mains power supply...

Page 11: ...Indicator on the J35 will flash a solid red The J35 will power off the faulty load and resume normal operation once the fault is fixed r FAN Regulates the internal temperature of the J35 WARNING To ensure continuous air flow the fan ventilation holes must never be blocked otherwise the temperature of the J35 may rise and inhibit the optimal operation of the J35 and or cause the J35 to shut down Th...

Page 12: ...urce connected to the AUX input must not exceed 14 8V AUX will be available to charge the battery if the AUX voltage exceeds the battery voltage by at least 0 5V u AIR SUSPENSION FUSE J35D 40A automotive air suspension fuse i BATTERY CONNECTION TERMINAL Screw connection for the caravan s battery WARNING Do not connect the caravan battery s negative terminal to caravan chassis or earth ground point...

Page 13: ...load isolation switch As the caravan loads are no longer powered activating the load isolation switch to enter Storage Mode is a convenient way to save remaining power of your battery if you are on the road and have limited ability to charge the battery When charging Storage Mode ensures that all available charging current is dedicated to charging your battery f CAN BUS COMMUNICATION To connect to...

Page 14: ...lNode LED Status Indicator will flash green Operational Status Flashing Status Note ControlNode is ready to pair Green Flash 30 sec ControlNode memory is full cannot pair to any new devices Orange Flash 1 sec To pair to a new mobile device clear the memory of the ControlNode Clearing ControlNode memory Red Flash 1 sec Memory will only be cleared if the user presses and holds the Pairing Button for...

Page 15: ...onnected MOUNTING THE J35 The J35 should be securely mounted to a suitably rigid surface using four pre drilled mounting holes The preferred orientation is with the load connection at the bottom It is recommended the mounting holes are located so that there is a minimum of 80mm free air space from all vented sides of J35 This allows for the lowest operating temperature of the internal electronics ...

Page 16: ...ion input 2 Turn off and remove all power sources mains solar AUX to the J35 3 Connect the battery s positive red terminal to the J35 Batt connection point 4 Connect the battery s negative black terminal to the J35 Batt connection point It is recommended that a 40A fuse is installed as close as possible to the battery s positive terminal to protect against short circuits and reversed battery conne...

Page 17: ...ction point 4 Disconnect the battery s positive red terminal from the J35 Batt connection point WARNING Do not install a battery in the same compartment where flammable material such as petrol is stored Figure 3 Connecting a house battery to the J35 After fitting a new battery to the J35 make sure that it is configured in the JHub App Correctly configuring the battery capacity and profile will ens...

Page 18: ...Of the same type for example deep cycle AGM battery 9 Of the same capacity for example 100Ah 9 By the same manufacturer 9 Fully charged 9 Of the same age never use batteries that differ in age The recommended wiring for connecting multiple batteries in parallel to the J35 is given in Figure 4 Depending on system requirements a qualified auto electrician may wire the batteries differently ...

Page 19: ...ing current will be reduced if loads are drawing significant current and as the battery approaches full charge To ensure that the caravan battery is charged by the maximum charging current switch off non essential loads When charging the battery from mains the J35 applies a multi stage charging process For charging from AUX and or solar sources the J35 monitors the battery voltage level and charge...

Page 20: ...ycling the caravan s Load Isolation Switch SLEEP MODE When in Sleep Mode the J35 will provide power to the CAN bus This allows you to continue to monitor battery consumption from the battery monitor However power to the load terminal block will be turned off and you will not be able to use your battery monitor to power caravan loads To exit Sleep Mode start battery charging The J35 will exit Sleep...

Page 21: ...igh Internal Temperature Protection If an overvoltage or high internal temperatures are detected the J35 will automatically turn off Once the overvoltage is rectified or the internal temperature drops to normal levels the J35 may be restarted by cycling the mains input on and off Reverse Battery Protection The J35 battery fuse and fuse fitted by your Jayco dealership at the battery protects from a...

Page 22: ...Node devices available for connection 6 Select the device with the number that corresponds to the last six digits of the serial number of the ControlNode you wish to pair to When successfully paired the LED Status Indicator on the ControlNode will turn off and the Bluetooth Connectivity icon in the JHub App will turn blue The ControlNode can simultaneously pair to five mobile devices including the...

Page 23: ...the housing Be sure to turn off all power sources to the J35 and disconnect the battery before cleaning SERVICEABLE FUSES The J35 air suspension and battery fuse if required may be replaced by the owner To further protect from short circuits or overloading the dealership will have fitted a 40A fuse in line with the caravan battery and a 30A fuse at the AUX input If any fuse continues to fail pleas...

Page 24: ...ne of my loads is not receiving power The load may be faulty activating the protective electronic fuse and turning the load off If this is the case the LED Status Indicator on the J35 will flash a solid red Should you encounter any faulty loads please contact your caravan dealership BATTERY I ve fitted a battery to the J35 but it s not detected by my BMPRO battery monitor Check the following 9 The...

Page 25: ...ortant as well In some parts of the year especially in southern parts of Australia the sun will never be directly overhead so your solar output will be reduced sometimes by up to 50 None of my loads appear to be powered and the screen on my battery monitor has turned off All loads including any battery monitor in use with the J35 will power down if the J35 was put into Storage Mode The J35 will be...

Page 26: ...y is being cleared the ControlNode LED Status Indicator will flash red Once the memory is cleared the ControlNode LED Status Indicator will flash green When the memory on the ControlNode is cleared the Bluetooth connection to all mobile devices paired to but not in Bluetooth range of the ControlNode will be lost To use the JHub App on these devices again they will need to be re paired ...

Page 27: ...ckly Green OK AC Battery OK or No Battery On Solid Solar Battery OK Flashes 2 Times Quickly Aux Battery OK Flashes 3 Times Quickly Normal No source present Flashes 1 Time Red Error One or more Output is Overloaded On Solid Critical Fault Flashes 4 Times Quickly Solar Fault Flashes 3 Times Quickly Battery Fault Flashes 2 Times Quickly Over Voltage Fault or High Temperature Fault Flashes 1 Time OFF ...

Page 28: ...ed when the caravan loads are connected directly to the J35 and not the caravan battery Battery Capacity Soft Start Boost 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 7 Timeout for each charging mode based on battery capacity Figure 5 J35 Battery Charging Mana...

Page 29: ...ined at 10A until the battery voltage reaches 12V or soft start timeout see table 7 occurs Boost Mode J35B L and J35D During Boost Mode current is boosted to 30A to bring the battery voltage up to 14V after which charging proceeds to Bulk Mode Bulk Mode Charging current is maintained at 15A until the battery reaches the Bulk voltage see table 8 after which charging proceeds to Absorption Mode Abso...

Page 30: ...0 25A 35 38A Battery Current Limit 15A 30A Low Voltage Disconnect Lead Acid 10 5 0 2V Low Voltage Disconnect LiFePO4 11 5 0 2V Battery Drain when in Storage Mode 8mA AC DC Efficiency 83 Cooling Fan Thermally controlled Solar Input Current 20A 27A Solar Input Voltage 15 25V Ambient Temperature 0 50 C Communication CAN Bus Dimensions 307mm x 206mm x 68mm Weight 2 kg Standards Safety AS NZS 60335 2 2...

Page 31: ...t 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 natu...

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