Clipper BM-2 Battery Monitor

Clipper BM-2 Battery Monitor

The BM-2 is designed to monitor performance of 12 volt lead acid battery systems with capacities of up to 600 Amp hours. It is supplied complete with a precision 200 AMP shunt and a prefabricated cable assembly to enable simple DIY installation. The unit continuously monitors voltage, current (charge or discharge), number of amp/hours (charge or discharge), the batteries state of charge and the time to charge or discharge. This information leads to more efficient use of the battery, which can enhance battery life and reduce the risk of failure.

Specifications:

• Supply voltage: 8-16 volts DC
  
• Supply current: 1.5 milliamps
  
• Battery capacities: 5-600 AMP Hour
  
• Load Current: 199 Amps Max
  
• Charge Current: 199 Amps Max
  
• Shunt: Standard 50 millivolt @ 200 Amp

Cables Supplied:

• 200 Amp shunt link to M8 Ring terminal.
  
• 5 metre from display unit to battery - fused and fitted with ring terminals for shunt, fuse holder, and M8 ring terminal to battery.

Display Unit:

• Standard 110m squre clipper case. High contrast LCD, backlit for night viewing.
  
• Minimum voltage visual alarm
  
• Simple operation: 4 keys to select backlight, Volt/Amp/State of charge screen, AMP hours or time to run.