SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
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Step 9: Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor
Mounting Options
You can mount the battery temperature sensor (BTS) in one of two ways:
• Mounting the sensor to the negative battery post allows the internal
battery temperature to be sensed and provides the most accurate results.
• Attaching the sensor to the side of the battery using the self-adhesive
backing also provides good results in most situations.
Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal
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To mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal
See Figure 16.
Figure 16 BTS Attached to Negative Battery Terminal
1. Decide which battery is to be monitored.
When all battery banks are located in the same compartment, select the
battery that requires the most frequent charging (in a boat or an RV, this is
usually the “house” battery). Where a battery is located in a separate
compartment from other batteries, and where temperatures are constantly
high (as in an engine room), it is a good idea to monitor this battery to
keep it from being overcharged as a result of its constant high
temperature. In this situation, the cooler battery bank will be slightly
undercharged since it will be at a lower temperature than the battery being
monitored, but this procedure will prolong the warmer battery’s life.
WARNING: Energy and Explosion Hazard
Review the
“Important Safety Instructions‚” on page xv
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