Balmar Smartgauge User Manual

Smartgauge
™
BATTERY MONITOR
INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SECTION TOPIC PAGE
1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................... ....... Page 2
2.0 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................. ........ Page 3
2.1 Smartgauge Installation Basics ...................................................................... ........ Page 5
2.2 Important Installation Notes......................................................................... ............ Page 5
3.0 Initial Smartgauge Start Up ................................................................................ ..... Page 6
3.1 Determining Battery Charge Status......................................................................... Page 6
3.2 Calibrating Battery Charge Status................................................................... ........ Page 7
3.3 Power Up After Power Loss ......................................................................... ........... Page 7
4.0 Basic Monitor Use .............................................................................................. ...... Page 8
4.1 Set Up Menu............................................................................................................... Page 9
4.2 Set Up Mode – Battery Type ................................................................ .................... Page 9
4.3 Set Up Mode – Charge Status ............................................................ .................. Page 10
4.4 Alarm Functions .......................................................................... ........................... Page 10
4.5 Defeating Error Codes ................................................................. ......................... Page 13
4.6 Set Up Display Behavior......................................................... ................................ Page 14
4.7 Set Up Display Brightness ............................................................... ..................... Page 14
4.8 Set Up Menu Lock ........................................................................... ....................... Page 15
5.0 Error Codes.............................................................................................................. Page 15
6.0 Reset to Factory Defaults ............................................................. ......................... Page 16
7.0 Alarm Outputs .............................................................................. .......................... Page 17
8.0 Alarm Notes ........................................................................ .................................... Page 17
9.0 Addendum................................................................................................................ Page 17
10.0 Specications .................................................................................... ..................... Page 18
11.0 Warranty ........................................................................................ .......................... Page 19
12.0 Smartgauge Display Flowcharts................................................ ............................ Page 19
CONTENTS
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Balmar’s Smartgauge™ battery monitoring system
provides accurate dependable information about
battery condition, without the need for shunts and
complicated programming. Simply select the battery
program that most closely matches your battery
technology.
The Smartgauge™ features Voltage and State of
Charge (SoC%) displays, and can be used to
provide alarms for low battery voltage and capacity.
As with all electrical components, take time to read
and follow the instructions provided in this manual.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the
Smartgauge™ and/or your electrical system.
Smartgauge ™
SmartBank
SmartBank
PGM/Battery 2
Alarm
Advanced Battery
Monitor System
STATUS
Select
BATT 2
Exit
VOLTS
Set
Emergency
Connect
QF-137 Rev B

Balmar Smartgauge Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Accuracy	±1%
Type	Battery Monitor
Battery Monitoring	Yes
Temperature Compensation	Yes
Input Voltage Range	8-32 VDC
Weight	0.5 lbs

Summary

SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION

Cautions and Warnings

Highlights critical safety precautions and potential hazards associated with the device and its installation.

SECTION 2.0 QUICK START GUIDE

Smartgauge Installation Basics

Important Installation Notes

Details crucial considerations and best practices for a successful and safe Smartgauge™™ installation.

SECTION 3.0 INITIAL START-UP

SECTION 3.2 CALIBRATING BATTERY CHARGE STATUS

SECTION 3.3 POWER UP FOLLOWING POWER LOSS

SECTION 4.0 BASIC MONITOR USE

SECTION 4.1 SET UP MODE

Provides access to various configuration settings for the Smartgauge™™.

SECTION 4.2 SET UP MODE – BATTERY TYPE

SECTION 4.4 SET UP MODE – ALARM FUNCTIONS

Details how to configure primary and secondary alarm settings for voltage and charge status.

SECTION 5.0 ERROR CODES

SECTION 6.0 RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT

SECTION 7.0 ALARM OUTPUTS