DOMETIC 83473 GP-BMG Battery Manager User Guide

June 15, 2024
Dometic

 DOMETIC 83473 GP-BMG Battery Manager

Specifications

DISPLAY

  • Size
  • Resolution
  • Touchscreen
  • Viewing Angle

ELECTRICAL

  • Supply Voltage
  • Max Supply Current @ 12 VDC Input
  • Max Supply Current @ 24 VDC Input

MECHANICAL

  • Dimensions

ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Operating Temperature Range
  • Storage Temperature Range
  • Humidity

COMMUNICATIONS

  • Connectivity Range
  • WiFi Bandwidth

Product Usage Instructions

  • Installation and Wiring – Overview
    The GP-BMG shunt should be mounted as close to the battery as possible and the remote display is intended to be mounted on a wall.

  • Wiring Diagrams
    The following wiring diagrams will be referenced in the next section.

  • Setup

    • Tap the SETTINGS icon on the touchscreen display.

Installation

  1. Before doing anything, disconnect all wires from the negative side of the battery.
  2. Next, set the battery type and system voltage.
  3. Followed by setting the system size.
  4. Lastly, enable an external relay if you have one, and you are done.

NOTE: The screen will enter sleep mode after 5 seconds of inactivity. If the screen is black, simply press anywhere on the screen and wait for it to awaken. The auto dim feature can be disabled in the Screen – Brightness settings.

FAQ

  1. Q: Where should I mount the GP-BMG shunt?
    A: The GP-BMG shunt should be mounted as close to the battery as possible.

  2. Q: Where should I mount the remote display?
    A: The remote display is intended to be mounted on a wall.

  3. Q: How do I set up the product?
    A: Tap the SETTINGS icon on the touchscreen display and follow the instructions provided.

  4. Q: How do I install the product?
    A: Disconnect all wires from the negative side of the battery, set the battery type and system voltage, set the system size, enable an external relay if you have one, and you are done.

  5. Q: How can I disable the auto dim feature?
    A: Go to the Screen – Brightness settings and disable the auto dim feature.

SPECIFICATIONS

COMPONENTS

Quick Start Guide

INSTALLATION AND WIRING – OVERVIEW

  • The GP-BMG shunt should be mounted as close to the battery as possible and the remote display is intended to be mounted on a wall.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

  • Wrench
  • Drill
  • 2″ hole saw
  • 2 ring terminals of appropriate size for battery cable
  • Crimp tool for ring terminals

WIRING DIAGRAMS
The following wiring diagrams will be referenced in the next section.

INSTALLATION

  1. Before doing anything, disconnect all wires from the negative side of the battery.

  2. Connect the GP-Shunt Power Cable to Battery Positive connection.

    • Left side of Shunt connected to Battery, Right side to loads
  3. Install the shunt as shown in the wiring diagram on the previous page.
    Note: The negative terminal of the battery must connect directly to the proper side of the shunt and there should be no other connections to the negative terminal of the battery for accurate measurements.

  4.  Connect the shunt to the remote display using the included shielded cable.

    • Connection between Shunt and display includes connecting the RV-C Adapter Cable to the RV-C Extension Cable to the second RV-C Adapter Cable. (Cable is not shielded)

SETUP

  1. Tap the SETTINGS icon on the touchscreen display.

NOTE: The screen will enter “sleep” mode after 5 seconds of inactivity. If the screen is black, simply press anywhere on the screen and wait for it to awaken. The auto dim feature can be disabled in the Screen – Brightness settings.

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