Access™ BMU -
Instruction for use
General
Access™ BMU is designed for monitoring vented
lead-acid batteries. The unit is mounted on the
battery and monitors voltage, temperature and
electrolyte level.
The functions in Access™ BMU are activated,
deactivated and adapted using the PC software
Access™ Service tool.
Access™ BMU is permanently mounted on the
battery or used as a temporary instrument for
troubleshooting or operating analysis.
When using Access™ BMU together with the
Access™ battery charger, the battery charger is
sent battery specific parameters from the battery
monitoring unit for optimal charging of the battery.
The status of the battery can be read on the
charger's display.
Information about the charging and discharging
process, the battery status and deviations are
stored internally in the unit. Access™ BMU
communicates wirelessly with other Access™
units.
Information concerning the product's part number,
serial number and rating can be found on the rear
of the unit.
Safety
Warning information
Hazardous situations and precautionary measures
are presented in the text as set out below.
Warning
Situations that may result in severe personal injury
or death if the instructions are not followed.
Caution
Situations that may result in personal injury or
damage to the product if the instructions are not
followed.
Note:
Information that is important without being related
to safety.
General
Always keep the manual in the vicinity
of the product.
The manual contains important
information about safety and user
instructions.
Read and understand these instructions, the
instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer
with the battery and the employer's safety
instructions before the product is used, installed or
serviced.
Only qualified personnel may install, use or service
this product.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
The battery may contain voltage on a
level that may cause personal injury.
Warning
Do not touch uninsulated battery terminals,
connections or other live parts.
EXPLOSIVE GASES
Hydrogen gas is produced when
charging lead-acid batteries; this can
cause an explosion.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or use an
open flame in the vicinity of batteries.
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