REDARC SU601 Battery Monitor Instruction Manual

REDARC SU601 Battery Monitor

Specifications

• R-Bus Cable Connection
• Battery Monitor with Built-in Terminating Resistor
• Battery Sense Lead Connection
• Strain-Relief and Cable Management Guidelines
• Redarc Manager (BMS1230S3)
• Water Entry Prevention Measures
• Care and Maintenance Recommendations
• Bluetooth Pairing Mode

Product Usage Instructions

R-Bus Cable Connection:

To integrate the Battery Monitor into your R-Bus system:

1. Connect devices in a daisy-chain network with Terminating Resistors at each end.
2. Ensure the Battery Monitor’s built-in terminating resistor is utilized.

Battery Sense Lead Connection:

When connecting the Battery Sense Lead:

1. Insert the Battery Sense Connector into the B POS + socket on the Battery Monitor.
2. Connect the Battery Sense Lug to the auxiliary battery’s positive terminal.

Strain-Relief and Cable Management:

Ensure proper cable installation and management:

• Protect wiring from heat sources and sharp objects.
• Use conduit if needed, especially in the engine bay.
• Secure lugs firmly for accurate readings and to prevent damage.

FAQ

Q: How do I know if my Battery Monitor is functioning correctly?

A: When powered, the Status LED will flash White, indicating it’s ON, followed by Blue for Bluetooth pairing mode.

R-BUS CABLE CONNECTION

IMPORTANT

• The Battery Monitor is not designed to be used alone with the RedVision® Display.
• DO NOT connect computers or IT equipment to the R-Bus socket. This may damage internal components.

CONNECTING THE BATTERY MONITOR TO THE REDVISION® SYSTEM
The supplied R-Bus cable is used to connect the Battery Monitor to the RedVision® system.
Connect one end of the R-Bus cable to the RBUS socket on the Battery Monitor. Then, connect the other end of the cable to any available R-Bus (CAN) socket on the Manager or other compatible REDARC Products with a R-Bus system.
NOTE: Leave a minimum of 100 mm (4″) of clearance around the RBUS socket on the Battery Monitor to allow routing of the R-Bus cable.

REDVISION® SYSTEM SETUP EXAMPLE
To incorporate the Battery Monitor into your R-Bus system, connect the devices in a continuous daisy-chain network. Terminating Resistors must be present at each end of the daisy-chain to complete the R-Bus system (supplied with the Manager). The Battery Monitor has its own built-in terminating resistor. An example is shown below.

BATTERY SENSE LEAD CONNECTION

Insert the Battery Sense Connector on the Battery Sense Lead into the B POS socket on the Battery Monitor. Then, connect the Battery Sense Lug to the auxiliary battery positive (+) terminal using appropriate fasteners to secure.
IMPORTANT: Do not fit the Battery Sense Lead between the auxiliary battery and lugs carrying high currents.

STRAIN-RELIEF AND CABLE MANAGEMENT

CAUTION: Wiring must be installed in protected areas away from heat sources and sharp objects or over/through parts of the vehicle that move during operation or maintenance. Additional protection such as conduit may be required, especially is routing cables through the engine bay.

NOTICE: Do not bottom-out the thread when screwing the bolt into the terminal, this may cause a poor electrical connection.

IMPORTANT: Ensure lugs are fastened firmly against the top face of the terminal. Loose lugs will have a bad electrical connection, causing inaccurate readings from the Battery Monitor, and can result in damage to the wiring and Battery Monitor.

PROTECT AND SECURE THE CABLES

• Allow strain-relief for cables, ensuring cables are not pulled or stretched tightly. This can cause damage or allow the cables to become loose and affect the performance of the Battery Monitor.

• To avoid connections becoming loose, secure all cables to a fixed point close to the Battery Monitor
  (ideally within 200 mm (8″)). Cable ties, cable clips and P-clips are recommended.

• Flexible conduit can be used to manage and protect bundled cables.

AVOIDING WATER ENTRY
Ensure that cables are routed with drip loops, this is to prevent moisture from running down the cables into the Battery Monitor.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Periodically check that all connections are firm, and all cables are adequately managed. Parts of the system may have moved from repeated vibration, particularly if the vehicle has been travelling on uneven/corrugated road surfaces.

OPERATION

When power is first drawn to the Battery Monitor, the Status LED will quickly flash White to indicate the Battery Monitor is ON. Directly afterwards, the Status LED will automatically begin to flash Blue, entering into Bluetooth pairing mode.

BLUETOOTH PAIRING MODE
Bluetooth pairing mode will time out after approximately 90 seconds. Hold the Control Button between 0.5 to 3 seconds to enter back into Bluetooth pairing mode, when in pairing mode the Status LED will flash Blue. Once a smartphone device is paired to the Battery Monitor, the Status LED will stay solid Blue.

FAULT INDICATION
The Status LED will turn solid Red or flash Red/Blue (if Bluetooth is connected) to indicate a fault detection, for more information see ‘Troubleshooting’ (page 22).

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Once the Battery Monitor installation is complete, it needs to be configured using the RedVision Configurator App. The App defines the behaviours and operation of the Battery Monitor and informs the Battery Monitor of your auxiliary battery’s specifications.
If an R-Bus device is incorporated in your system, the RedVision Configurator App needs to be used in order to configure your entire system. Refer to the R-Bus device’s instruction manual for further information on configuring its system.

GET THE REDVISION® CONFIGURATOR APP

GET THE REDVISION® CONFIGURATOR APP
Download the free REDARC RedVision® Configurator App to Configure the settings of your Battery Monitor using your smartphone via Bluetooth®.

The Configurator App and its interactions with the Battery Monitor have not been tested on all smartphone models. Visit the application pages with your App store to view compatibility details.

PAIRING THE BATTERY MONITOR TO THE CONFIGURATOR APP

1. Download the RedVision® Configurator App and make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone.
2. Press the Control Button on the Battery Monitor for 0.5 to 3 seconds, then the Status LED will flash Blue and the Battery Monitor will enter into Bluetooth pairing mode.
3. Open the Configurator App and allow the required permissions if it’s the first time using the App. Then, in the Choose System screen, select the system that matches the Product Serial Number on the Battery Monitor.
4. When the Bluetooth pairing request appears, tap Pair (first time pairing may take a few minutes).
5. Under the Manager heading, tap the green arrow   next to your Battery Monitor (check the system matches the Product Serial Number).
6. Configure the Battery Monitor by entering in your auxiliary battery’s specifications* (refer to your battery manufactures specifications). Once completed, tap Save .
7. If the Status LED on the Battery Monitor is Off, press the Control Button for 0.5 to 3 seconds to enter back into Bluetooth pairing mode, then, in the Configurator App press Program .
8. In the Choose System screen, re-select the system that matches the Product Serial Number on the Battery Monitor. Do not exit the Configurator App until the success banner appears and the Status LED on the Battery Monitor turns solid Blue. Once this occurs the Bluetooth pairing is complete.
   *NOTE: System setups without a R-Bus Interface are not able to configure the Maximum Charge setting.

SUBSEQUENT CONNECTIONS
Once the smartphone has been paired with the Battery Monitor, it will automatically reconnect when the Configurator App is opened and the Battery Monitor is selected — In the Choose System screen, tap the Product Serial Number on the Battery Monitor from the list of devices.

EDIT A CONFIGURATION

1. Open the RedVision Configurator App.
2. From the Choose System screen, tap Open Configuration .
3. From the list, choose the configuration you want to edit.
4. Edit the configuration as required to suit your setup — remember to tap Save each time you make a change.

END-USER LOCKOUT

The Battery Monitor allows you to add an Installer PIN (personal identification number) to prevent end-users from changing the configuration of their RedVision® system. This is to avoid safety hazards if the system is reconfigured in an unsafe way by persons who do not fully understand the system requirements.
IMPORTANT: By adding an Installer PIN, the saved Configuration cannot be edited without entering the correct PIN. DO NOT forget the PIN.

ADD AN INSTALLER PIN:

1. Open the RedVision® Configurator App.
2. From the Choose System screen, tap Open Configuration   then select the configuration you want to add an installer PIN to.
3. Tap the gear icon   at the top right of the screen, then select Add Installer PIN from the pop-up list.
4. Type a 4 to 8 digit PIN into the New PIN field, then retype it in the Confirm New PIN field. Tap Add.
5. The PIN will now have to be entered to make any changes to the locked configuration.

REMOVE THE INSTALLER PIN

1. Open the RedVision® Configurator App.
2. From the Choose System screen, tap Open Configuration then select the configuration you want to remove the Installer PIN from.
3. Tap the gear icon at the top right of the screen then select Remove Installer PIN from the pop-up list.
4. Type the PIN into the Current PIN field, then tap Remove.

SYSTEM TESTING

System testing is an important step to confirm the end-user experience of the configured system. Identifying and correcting errors is important before the system is operational and on-the-road.

1. Download and install the RedVision® App.
2. Open the App and check that each connected device appears and functions as intended.
3. To test the system, power up a connected charger and check that the current flow is into the auxiliary battery and the arrow is pointing up and green.

GET THE REDVISION APP

The RedVision® App gives you remote access to Battery Monitor functions and features including battery level monitoring, system and terminal source monitoring.

The RedVision® App and its interactions with the Battery Monitor have not been tested on all smartphone models. Visit the application pages with your App store to view compatibility details.

PAIRING THE BATTERY MONITOR TO THE REDVISION® APP:

1. Download the RedVision® App and make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone.
2. Press the Control Button on the Battery Monitor for 0.5 to 3 seconds then the Status LED will flash Blue and the Battery Monitor will enter into Bluetooth pairing mode.
3. Open the RedVision® App and allow the required permissions if it’s the first time using the App. Then, tap the Menu Icon . Under the devices heading, tap the Add Icon (+).
4. Find and select the device that matches the Product Serial Number on your Battery Monitor. Read and agree to the disclaimer.
5. When the Bluetooth pairing request appears, tap Pair (first time pairing may take a few minutes).
6. Once the Status LED turns solid Blue, and the system information appears on your smartphone the Bluetooth pairing is complete (first time pairing may take a few minutes).

SUBSEQUENT CONNECTIONS
Once the smartphone has been paired with the Battery Monitor, it will automatically reconnect when the RedVision® App is opened and the Battery Monitor is selected — Tap the Menu icon select the Battery Monitor from the list of devices.

PAIR MULTIPLE SMARTPHONES
The Battery Monitor can be paired to multiple smartphones; however it can only be monitored/controlled by the one smartphone at a time. When the RedVision® App is minimised on one smartphone, the RedVision® App can be opened on another smartphone and will connect automatically if it has previously been paired.
To pair another smartphone, repeat the steps page 21.

AUXILIARY BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE ESTIMATE
The Battery Monitors time-till-full/flat (TTFF) value displayed on the RedVision® App indicates the estimated time until the auxiliary battery is fully charged or completely depleted based on your current charge usage rate. This allows you to manage the auxiliary battery’s life and plan your device usage accordingly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

FAULTS
Faults are indicated by the Status LED on the Battery Monitor:

• Flashing Red/Blue — Fault detected whilst a smartphone is connected to the Battery Monitor via the RedVision® App.
• Solid Red — Bluetooth pairing and/or R-Bus device communication Fault detected.

FLASHING RED/BLUE LED
In the event of the LED flashing Red/Blue refer to the RedVision® App on your smartphone or the RedVision® Display to identify the cause of the Fault.
The Battery Monitor is capable of detecting Faults including out of range temperature and voltage of the auxiliary battery

SOLID RED LED
If the Status LED is solid Red, there is a Bluetooth pairing error and/or a connection error in the R-Bus system. In the event of a solid Red LED, the RedVision® App, Configurator App and/or wired R-Bus-connected devices will be unable to communicate with the Battery Monitor.

BLUETOOTH TROUBLESHOOTING
To resolve, complete the following steps, then repeat the Bluetooth pairing instructions on page 21 before directly contacting REDARC Tech Support or your local REDARC Distributor.

1. In the RedVision® App, click the Menu Icon to navigate to the list of devices, locate your Battery Monitor device and delete it.
2. In your smartphones Bluetooth settings, remove the Battery Monitor from your Bluetooth devices list.
3. Switch off and re-start your smartphone.
4. Clearing Pairings — Ensure the Battery Monitor is in Bluetooth pairing mode (Status LED is flashing Blue), then hold the Control Button for 5 seconds or until the Status LED begins to flash rapidly. Once the Status LED stops flashing rapidly, all Bluetooth pairings are cleared from the Battery Monitor.

DISPLAY TROUBLESHOOTING

To resolve installations where a Display is incorporated in your R-Bus system complete the following steps, in order, before directly contacting REDARC Tech Support or your local REDARC Distributor:

1. Check R-Bus cable to make sure it is securely connected to the correct socket on each R-Bus input in your system.
2. Confirm that terminating resistors are fitted at each end of the R-Bus ‘daisy-chain’ (see “RedVision® System Setup example” on page 15).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Internal Transmission Notice

1. WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by the grantee could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
2. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
3. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
4. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
5. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
6. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
7. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
8. This device may not cause interference.
9. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
10. This equipment complies with the FCC and ISED Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and all persons during normal operation.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY
For full warranty terms and conditions, visit the Warranty page of the REDARC website: www.redarcelectronics.com/warranty

Australia, New Zealand, UK & Europe
REDARC Electronics Pty Ltd 23 Brodie Road (North), Lonsdale SA 5160 Australia

Australia +61 8 8322 4848
New Zealand +64 9 222 1024
UK & Europe +44 (0)20 3930 8109

Australia +61 8 8322 4848
New Zealand +64 9 222 1024
UK & Europe +44 (0)20 3930 8109

North America
REDARC Corporation c/o Shallco, Inc. 308 Component Dr. Smithfield, NC 27577 USA

USA +1 (704) 247 5150
Canada +1 (604) 260 5512
Mexico +52 (558) 526 2898

CHECKING THE PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER
The Product Serial Number is located on the Battery Monitor and on the product packaging.

IMPORTER CONTACT INFORMATION

UK
Ozparts UK Ltd 1 Prospect Place Pride Park DE24 8HG, Derby UK

Europe
Ozparts Sp. z o. o. Sp. kom. Slowackiego 32/5 87−100 Torun Poland

For written request please email [email protected]

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Tech Support
1300 REDARC (1300-733-272)

Australia
+61 8 8322 4848

New Zealand
+64 9 222 1024

UK & Europe
+44 (0)20 3930 8109

USA
+1 704-247-5150

Canada
+1 604-260-5512

Mexico
+52 558-526-2898 redarcelectronics.com

References

• REDARC : Automotive Electronics, DC Charging & Brake Control
• Product Warranty Details– REDARC

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