DOMETIC TD283 Power and Control Battery Monitors Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- Dometic
Table of Contents
POWER & CONTROL
BATTERY MONITORS TD283
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Important
notes Please read these instructions carefully and follow all instructions, guidelines, and warnings included in this product manual in order to ensure that you install, use, and maintain the product properly at all times. These instructions MUST stay with this product. By using the product, you hereby confirm that you have read all instructions, guidelines, and warnings carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set forth herein. You agree to use this product only for the intended purpose and application and in accordance with the instructions, guidelines, and warnings as set forth in this product manual as well as in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. A failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings set forth herein may result in an injury to yourself and others, damage to your product or damage to other property in the vicinity. This product manual, including the instructions, guidelines, and warnings, and related documentation, may be subject to changes and updates. For up-to-date product information, please visit documents.dometic.com.
Explanation of symbols
CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
NOTE Supplementary information for operating the product.
Safety instructions
General safety
CAUTION! Electrocution hazard
- Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
- Have this device repaired by qualified personnel only. Improper repairs can lead to considerable hazards.
- Do not disconnect any cables when the device is still in use.
- Only use accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not modify or adapt any of the components in any way.
CAUTION! Health hazard
- Electrical devices are not toys. Always keep and use the device out of the reach of very young children.
- Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
NOTICE! Damage hazard
- Ensure that other objects cannot cause a short circuit at the contacts of the device.
- Do not use the device in wet conditions or submerge in any liquid. Store in a dry place.
Installing the device safely
CAUTION! Electrocution hazard
- Installation and removal of the device may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
- Crushed cables can lead to moderate injury.
Lay the cables so that they cannot be damaged by the doors or the hood.
Use ductwork or cable ducts if it is necessary to lay cables through metal panels or other panels with sharp edges.
Do not lay cables so that they are loose or heavily kinked.
Do not pull on the cables.
CAUTION! Risk of injury
When positioning the device, ensure that all cables are suitably secured to
avoid any form of trip hazard.
NOTICE! Damage hazard
- Do not place the device near heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens, etc.).
- Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against splashing water.
- Before start-up, check that the voltage specification on the data plate is the same as that of the power supply.
Related documents
Find the detailed installation and operating manual online at qr.dometic.com/beJXVN.
Intended use
The display is intended as a battery monitor for displaying and monitoring the
current state of charge, voltage and current of the vehicle battery.
The display is suitable for:
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Installation in recreational vehicles
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Connection to battery chargers, solar charge controllers and inverters
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Stationary or mobile use
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Indoor use
The display is not suitable for: -
Mains operation
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Outdoor use
This product is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in
accordance with these instructions.
This manual provides information that is necessary for proper installation
and/or operation of the product. Poor installation and/or improper operating
or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory performance and a possible
failure.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the product
resulting from:
- Incorrect installation, assembly or connection, including excess voltage
- Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer
- Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
- Use for purposes other than those described in this manual
Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications.
Installation
Mount the display as shown.
Connect the display as shown.
Operation
Proceed as follows:
Press the power knob or tap the touchscreen to switch the display on (A).
Press the power knob or use the power button to switch the display to standby
(B).
Using the display
Pos. in A | Component | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Status bar | Shows active functions (Bluetooth) of connected N-BUS devices, |
time and notifications (error messages).
Bluetooth function of connected N-BUS devices
Lights up yellow as soon as the Bluetooth function of connected N-BUS devices
is activated.
Error indication
A red dot on the bell indicates that an error has been detected. The error
messages can be called up by pressing the bell.
Power button Switches the display to standby.
2| Menu display| Shows the selected menu.
As start screen, the main menu is displayed.
Via the menu bar, the main and settings menu as well as the menus for
connected devices can be selected.
The menu for currently connected devices is shown in white, the menu for
active devices (status
“On”) is shown in yellow and the menu for devices that are not connected is
grayed out. Grayed out menus are not selectable.
Main menu
The following is displayed (see Fig. , B):
• Status (On/off) and voltage (in V) of the starting battery (1)
• Status of the battery charger (Standby/Bulk/Absorption/Float/Off) and power
supply (in A) from the battery charger (2)
• Status of the inverter (On/Off) and power supply (in A) from the inverter (3)
• Status of the solar charge controller (Standby/MPPT/Absorption/Float/Off) and
power supply (in A) from the solar charge controller (4)
• State of charge of the house battery (circle diagram in 5/25 % steps) with
current values for voltage (in V) and current (in A) (5)
3| Menu bar| Settings menu
• Bluetooth: Activating or deactivating the bluetooth function of connected
N-BUS devices with bluetooth function.
• Silent Mode: Activating or deactivating the silent mode. With silent mode
activated, the fan (if present) of connected N-BUS devices is switched
off and the devices charge at reduced power to prevent overheating.
• Display: Setting a timer (in min) for dimming the backlight and switching
the display to standby. Setting the button and warning tone signals
(BEEP).
• Battery: Setting the type and rated capacity of the connected house battery.
• Charging Profile: Setting the charging profile suitable for the connected
house battery.
• Solar Panels: Setting the nominal output (in Wp) for connected solar panels.
• Date& Time: Setting the date and time.
• Language: Setting the language.
• N-BUS: Opening an overview of connected N-BUS devices. Solar charge
controller menu
The following is displayed (see Fig. 3, C):
• Current value for voltage (in V) of the starting battery (1)
• Open Hist. for an overview of the solar energy delivered over the last 3
weeks. (2)
• Daily output (in Wh) of connected solar panels (3)
• Status of the solar charge controller (Standby/MPPT/Absorption/Float/Off) (4)
• State of charge of the house battery (circle diagram in 5/25 % steps) with
current values for voltage (in V) and current (in A) (5)
Battery charger menu
The following is displayed (see Fig. , D):
• Status of the battery charger (Standby/Bulk/Absorption/Float/Off) (1)
• Voltage (in V) of the starting battery (2)
• State of charge of the house battery (circle diagram in 5/25 % steps) with
current values for voltage (in V) and current (in A) (3)
House battery menu
The following is displayed (see Fig. , E):
• Status of the battery (On/Off) and time to full charge/discharge (1)
• Battery capacity in Wh (2)
• Battery condition (maximum capacity in %) (3)
• Analysis of the battery temperature (OK, High or Low) (4)
• State of charge of the house battery (in %) with current values for voltage
(in V) and current (in A) (5)
• If more than one battery is connected in the N-BUS network: Open Hist. for
an overview of the individual battery condition and battery temperature for up
to 4 batteries in the network (not shown)
Inverter menu
The following is displayed (see Fig. 4, F):
• Status of the inverter (On/Off) (1)
• Maximum surge power (in W) and current output voltage (2)
• State of charge of the house battery (in %) with current value for voltage
(in V) (3)
Cleaning and maintenance
NOTICE! Damage hazard
- Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during cleaning as these may damage the device.
- Do not use cleaning agents that contain ammonia or alcohol.
- Never spray or pour liquid directly onto the touchscreen or casing.
Clean the touchscreen with a clean and dry microfiber cloth in small circular
motions. Slightly moisten the microfiber cloth if necessary.
Occasionally clean the casing with a damp cloth.
Disposal
**** Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible. Consult a local recycling center or specialist dealer for details about how to dispose of the product in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations. The product can be disposed free of charge. Deleting personal data: If the product contains a data storage, delete any personal data from this data storage before disposing the product.
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References
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