KICKASS KASMARTBG Smart Battery Guard User Manual

KICKASS KASMARTBG Smart Battery Guard

WARNINGS

• To avoid injury or damage to your vehicle ensure instructions are read carefully.
• If you are unsure about the device installation, consult the supplier or an auto-electrician.

This manual will give you all of the essential information you need to own and operate your new KickAss Smart Battery Guard.
Features and benefits of KickAss Smart Battery Guard are

• Bluetooth connectivity – Fully programmable via IOS and Android Bluetooth Application, view live battery voltage and control the relay status ON/OFF from the
• Bluetooth Application.
• Programmable Voltage Sense Relay (VSR) – Fully configurable VSR to isolate the starter battery from the auxiliary battery when no charge is detected from the isolator.
• Programmable Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) – Fully configurable LVD to protect your vehicles battery system from over-discharge when connected to auxiliary loads.
• Remote Override Switch – Remote override switch with quick connect/disconnect connector to control the KickAss Battery Guard relay status. Fitted with a 2.8m cable
• for remote operation.
• Heaps of Hardware – All the installation hardware required provided in the box
• KickAss Battery Guard Functional Description
• Automatic VSR Function overview: Voltage Sensing Relay
• The VSR provides automatic protection of the starter battery from over discharge for a basic dual-battery system without a DCDC charger. The KickAss Smart Battery
• Guard (KASMARTBG) comes pre-configured with automatic cut-in and cut-out voltages to protect the vehicle starter battery from accidental over discharge. When
• configured as a VSR, the KASMARTBG will isolate the starter battery from the auxiliary battery to disable any charge transfer between the batteries after the engine has
• been switched off.
• Automatic LVD Function overview: Low Voltage Disconnect
• The LVD provides automatic protection for an auxiliary battery from over discharge when connected to system loads. The KASMARTBG pre-configured with recommended automatic cut-out and cut-in voltages to protect the auxillary battery from over discharge.

Note: The KA SBG can only be configured as an LVD device through the Bluetooth Application.

Manual Function overview:
The manual override function, controlled either through the LED Button on the KASMARTBG or the Bluetooth Application can be used to override the configured automatic cut-in and cut-out settings to either reconnect or disconnect the system batteries, regardless of the starter battery voltage.

Note : Jump starting from the auxiliary battery should only performed with suitable battery types.

Remote Override Switch overview:
With its own set of functions, the switch can also be used to override the automatic configurations. Easy to install using the peel off sticky backing and quick connect plug, remotely engage the KASMATBG to facilitate jump starting from the vehicle cab when needed. For more further technical details and specifications, please visit kickassproducts.com.au

SPECIFICATIONS

SMART BATTERY GUARD CONFIGURATIONS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Note: KASMARTGB will be delivered with all hardware depicted above.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

• KickAss Smart Battery Guard VSR Installation Under Bonnet with Auxiliary Battery.
• VSR Function overview: Protection for starter battery over discharge with basic dual battery system. KASMARTBG will be delivered by default as a VSR.
• Default VSR Settings: Cut-in voltage – 13.2V | Cut-out voltage: 12.25V
• Recommend VSR Settings (AGM/GEL/WET/CAL): Cut-in voltage – 13.2V | Cut-out voltage: 12.6V
• Typical Starter Battery Connections

KASMARTBG VSR Connection with Aux Battery

KASMARTBG installed to Start Battery

• KickAss Smart Battery Guide LVD Installation Under Bonnet with Auxiliary Battery LVD Function Overview: Protection for Aux battery over discharge with system loads. To configure the KASMARTBG as a LVD, connect via the Bluetooth Application  and configure Cut-in and Cut-out Voltage.
• Recommend Settings (AGM/GEL/WET/CAL): Cut-out voltage: 10.5V | Cut-in voltage – 11.5V
• Typical Aux battery connections with NO LVD

KASMARTBG Installed with Aux battery loads

KickAss Smart Battery Guide LVD Installation Under Bonnet with Auxiliary Battery LVD Function Overview: Protection for Aux battery over discharge with system loads. To configure the KASMARTBG as a LVD, connect via the Bluetooth Application and configure Cut-in and Cut-out Voltage. Recommend Settings (AGM/GEL/WET/CAL): Cut-out voltage: 10.5V | Cut-in voltage – 11.5V

Typical Aux battery connections with NO LVD
KASMARTBG Installed with Aux battery loads
KASMARTBG install to Aux Battery

1. Remove M8 bolt from auxillary battery positive terminal, fit KASMARTBG BAT+ to auxillary battery positive terminal, add charging positive connections here also, then screw down bolt.
2.  Remove M8 bolt from KASMARTBG LOAD+ terminal, fit auxillary load connections and screw down bolt.
3.  Secure KASMARTBG Negative Terminal wire to battery negative.

CONNECTING VIA THE BLUETOOTH APPLICATION

Use the QR codes to download the KA Smart Battery Guard Bluetooth application

REMOTE OVERRIDE SWITCH INSTALLATION

Peel off backing tape to expose sticky pad. Prep surface by wiping clean to remove dust and grease. Then press firmly to desired mounting position 2.8m cable can be run from KASMARTBG to remotely mount switch where convenient eg. From under bonnet to vehicle cab , through fire wall grommets.

References

• KickAss Products – 12V, 4WD, Caravan, Camping and Outdoor Specialist

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