PCE-BFT 2 Brake Fluid Tester User Manual

: October 27, 2023
: PCE

Table of Contents

PCE-BFT 2 Brake Fluid Tester
Safety notes
- Delivery scope
- Technical specifications
Device description
- Control panel
- Measurement preparation
Measurement
- Example measurements
Warranty
Disposal
- PCE Instruments contact information
References
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PCE-BFT 2 Brake Fluid Tester

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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| LC display with backlight
Alarm| audible alarm tone
Automatic power off| after 6 minutes
Power supply| 4 x 1.5 V AAA battery
Operating conditions| -10 … 50 °C / 14 … 122 °F
Dimensions| Sensor length: approx. 190 mm / 7.5 in
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

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 correct polarity (+ / -).

Measurement

Switch on the meter with the power key, 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

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Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.

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 which disposes of the devices in line with 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.

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
PCE Italia s.r.l.
Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 55010 Loc. Gragnano
Capannori (Lucca)

Italia
Telefono: +39 0583 975 114
Fax: +39 0583 974 824
info@pce-italia.it
www.pce-instruments.com/italiano

United States of America
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach
33458 FL

USA
Tel: +1 (561) 320-9162
Fax: +1 (561) 320-9176
info@pce-americas.com
www.pce-instruments.com/us

Spain
PCE Ibérica S.L.
Calle Mayor, 53
02500 Tobarra (Albacete) España
Tel. : +34 967 543 548
Fax: +34 967 543 542
info@pce-iberica.es
www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti. Halkalı Merkez Mah.
Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C
34303 Küçükçekmece – İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: 0212 471 11 47
Faks: 0212 705 53 93
info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr
www.pce-instruments.com/turkish