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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
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1.1 Product
Features
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1.2 Remote
Identi
fi
cation and Compatibility ......................... 1
1.3
Advantages of using a Battery Monitor .......................... 2
2.0 Installation
................................................................3
2.1
Required Components and Tools ................................... 3
2.1.1 Supplied
Components
................................................. 3
2.1.2 Other Required Equipment and Materials ....................... 3
2.2 Installation
Procedure
................................................. 5
2.2.1 DC Cable Connections ................................................. 5
2.2.2 ME-BMK Sense Module Connections .............................. 7
2.2.3 Connecting Multiple Network Devices ............................ 8
2.2.4 Network Connections using the ME-RTR Router ..............10
3.0
Using the BMK .........................................................11
3.1
How the BMK Battery Monitor Operates ........................11
3.2
Monitoring the Battery Bank using the ME-BMK .............12
4.0
Using LED Indicator to Determine BMK Status ............ 14
5.0 Specifi cations ..........................................................15
6.0 Limited
Warranty.....................................................16
6.1
How to Receive Repair Service ....................................17
List of Figures
Figure 2-1, ME-BMK Basic Installation Diagram .......................... 4
Figure 2-2, DC Shunt Connections ........................................... 6
Figure 2-3, Sense Module Connections ..................................... 6
Figure 2-4, Multiple Network Devices – Star .............................. 8
Figure 2-5, Multiple Network Devices – Daisy Chain ................... 9
Figure 2-6, BMK Directly Connected to Router ..........................10
Figure 2-7, BMK & Router w/ Separate Connections to Inverter ...10
Figure 3-1, Ending Battery Voltage Verses Time ........................12
Figure 5-1, Product Dimensions ..............................................15
Tables
Table 4-1, LED Indicator Guide ...............................................14
Table 5-1, Product Specifications ............................................15