Trotec BW05 User Manual

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brake fluid tester BW05
Information about the device
Device description
The device BW05 can be used to determine the water content of
type DOT3, DOT4 and DOT5.1 brake fluid.
The water content is an indicator of the condition of the brake
fluid and thus of the braking system.
The brake fluid condition can be quickly read and interpreted
using the 3-colour LED.
Device depiction
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No. Designation
1 TEST button
2 Battery compartment with screw-on lid
3 Measuring probe
4 Measuring electrodes with protective cap
5 Measuring mode LED
6 Indicator LED
7 Clip
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model BW05
Brake fluids DOT3, DOT4, DOT5.1
Operating conditions 0°C to 40°C with <80%RH
Storage conditions -10°C to +50 °C with <80%RH
Power supply 3 x 1.5 V, LR44
Dimensions 25 mm x 25 mm x 167.5 mm
Weight approx. 32 g
Scope of delivery
• 1 x Measuring device BW05
• 3 x 1.5 V LR44 batteries
• 1 x Quick guide
Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
Make sure that the protective cap is attached to the measuring
probe.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• the storage temperature complies with the values specified
in the Technical data
Operation
Inserting the batteries
Insert the supplied batteries into the device before first use.
Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries (3 x LR44 button cells) into the battery
compartment with correct polarity.
3. Reattach the coverto the battery compartment.

Trotec BW05 Specifications

General

Brand	Trotec
Model	BW05
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English