PCE Instruments PCE-BFT 2 Brake Fluid Tester User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: PCE Instruments

Table of Contents

PCE Instruments PCE-BFT 2 Brake Fluid Tester
Safety notes
Technical specifications
Device description
Measurement preparation
Disposal
PCE Instruments’ contact information
References
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PCE Instruments PCE-BFT 2 Brake Fluid Tester

Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
You must not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.
When handling chemicals, always wear protective gloves and goggles and any other prescribed protective equipment.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

Delivery scope

1 x brake fluid tester PCE-BFT 2
4 x 1.5 V AAA battery
1 x carrying case
1 x user manual

Technical specifications

Designation	Parameter
Testable brake fluids	DOT3 DOT4 DOT5.1
Display brake fluid quality	<0.1 % Excellent quality

<1 % Good quality

<2.5 % Acceptable quality

3 % Poor quality Fluid must be replaced

Display unit: 160 x 37 x 34 mm / 6.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 in

Weight| approx. 155 g / <1 lb

Device description

PCE-Instruments-PCE-BFT-2-Brake-Fluid-Tester-FIG-1

Control panel

MODE key
Changing the brake fluid type
Speaker key
Press to enable or disable Beeptone
Power key
Switching the meter on and off
Backlight key
Switching the backlight on and off

Measurement preparation

Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the meter and insert the 4 AAA batteries into the battery compartment, observing the correct polarity (+ / -).

Measurement

Switch on the meter with the power key, and change the brake fluid to be measured with the MODE key. (DOT3, DOT4, DOT5.1)
Before measuring, make sure that the sensor is clean.
Immerse the sensor in the brake fluid to start the measurement.
The result of the measurement can be read on the display.

Note
Clean the electrodes with a cloth after each measurement and restart the meter before each measurement in order to zero it. The restart is mandatory for a correct measurement result.

Example measurements

Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions, or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company that disposes of the devices in line with the law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries, and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

www.pce-instruments.com

PCE Instruments’ contact information

Germany

PCE Deutschland GmbH
Im Langel 26
D-59872 Meschede
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 info@pce-instruments.com www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch

United Kingdom

PCE Instruments UK Ltd
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9 info@pce-instruments.co.uk www.pce-instruments.com/english

The Netherlands

PCE Brookhuis B.V. Institutenweg 15
7521 PH Enschede
Nederland
Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 info@pcebenelux.nl www.pce-instruments.com/dutch

France

PCE Instruments France EURL
23, rue de Strasbourg
67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets
France
Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 info@pce-france.fr www.pce-instruments.com/french

Italy