BMPRO J35A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...TEAM BMPRO COM J35 ControlNode102 FOR MODELS J35A J35B J35C J35D ...

Page 2: ...lian outdoors we have created a range of rugged smart and reliable products to power your adventures Our range of battery chargers monitors and power management systems for caravans gives you peace of mind when you are on the road so that you can relax in even the most far flung destinations knowing that you have control over your vehicle power To learn more about the BMPRO range of products pleas...

Page 3: ... catch fire or explode Stay away from magnetic equipment Radiation may erase the information stored on this product causing it to become inoperative Please note that your battery can only reach top performance level only after it has been fully charged and discharged two or three times Electricity and water do not mix Keep this product and your battery dry and do not expose it to water or water va...

Page 4: ...mobile device and with the ControlNode102 enjoy the freedom to monitor your caravan battery and operate caravan onboard features all from your own personal mobile device The J35 is available in a range of models to suite any RV and battery management needs ABOUTTHEJ35 WHAT S INCLUDED Included with this product are 9 9 J35 Battery Management System 9 9 ControlNode102 9 9 J35 ControlNode102 Owner s ...

Page 5: ... DC charge booster for RV applications COMPATIBLE BATTERY TYPES The J35 is rated to charge battery banks of up to 600Ah in capacity and of the following battery types Table 2 Batteries compatible for use with the J35 BATTERY J35A J35B J35C J35D Lead Acid Valve Regulated VRLA Absorbed Glass Mat AGM Gel Lithium LiFePO4 By default the J35D is configured to charge lead acid batteries The J35D is desig...

Page 6: ...s proudly designed and manufactured in Melbourne Australia and represent a high quality product that will provide years of service DISCLAIMER BMPRO accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may occur from the improper or unsafe use of its products Warranty is only valid if the unit has not been modified or misused by the customer ...

Page 7: ... Batteries 13 USING YOUR J35 14 Battery Charging and Management with the J35 14 Sleep Mode 15 Storage Mode 15 Using the J35 as a Power Supply Battery Less Operation 16 Fault Protection 16 PAIRING WITH THE CONTROLNODE102 17 SERVICING MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 18 FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 19 JHub App 19 Battery 19 Caravan Loads 20 APPENDICES 22 J35 Operational Status Indicator 22 Battery Charging Manag...

Page 8: ...12V loads TERMINAL LOAD CURRENT RATING TERMINAL LOAD CURRENT RATING 1 Stereo 15A 5 Lights Spare 10A 2 Spare 15A 6 Lights Spare 10A 3 Pump 10A 7 Lights Spare 10A 4 HWS 10A Table 3 Designated terminal load outputs for the load terminal block positive connection J35 Model A q MAINS CABLE The J35 is pre cabled with a permanent mains power supply cord The AC mains input is protected by a quick acting h...

Page 9: ... air flow the fan ventilation holes must never be blocked otherwise the temperature of the J35 may rise and inhibit the optimal operation of the J35 and or cause the J35 to shut down The J35 will automatically restart once it has cooled to an acceptable level The Air Suspension output is not controlled by the Load Isolation Switch circuitry Engaging Load Isolation will not affect the operation of ...

Page 10: ...input must not exceed 14 8V AUX will be available to charge the battery if the AUX voltage exceeds the battery voltage by at least 0 5V d LOAD ISOLATION SWITCH To connect the caravan s load isolation switch This switch is used to enter Storage Mode and power off all outputs load terminal block and CAN bus on the J35 except for the Air Suspension output Battery charging is not affected by use of th...

Page 11: ...ill immediately flash green to enable pairing to a new mobile device Operational Status Flashing Status Note ControlNode102 is ready to pair Green Flash 30 sec ControlNode102 memory is full cannot pair to any new mobile devices Orange Flash 1 sec To pair to a new mobile device clear the memory of the ControlNode102 Clearing ControlNode102 memory Red Flash 1 sec Memory will only be cleared if the u...

Page 12: ...scription of the installation uses and maintenance of the battery Verify that the type and capacity of the battery or batteries used are compatible for use with the J35 Sparks have the potential to cause an explosion should combustible gases be present The following procedures are designed to minimise the risk of spark generation when connecting or disconnecting the battery The positive terminal o...

Page 13: ...n input 2 Turn off and remove all power sources mains solar AUX to the J35 3 Connect the battery s positive red terminal to the J35 Batt connection point 4 Connect the battery s negative black terminal to the J35 Batt connection point Figure 4 Recommended wiring for connecting batteries in parallel CONNECTING MULTIPLE BATTERIES Before connecting multiple batteries in parallel to the J35 check that...

Page 14: ... J35D The maximum charging current will be reduced if loads are drawing significant current and as the battery approaches full charge To ensure that the caravan battery is charged by the maximum charging current switch off non essential loads When charging the battery from mains the J35 applies a multi stage charging process For charging from AUX and or solar sources the J35 monitors the battery v...

Page 15: ...orary switch on of the caravan loads may also be done by pressing the Battery icon on your battery monitor STORAGE MODE Power to the CAN bus will now be turned off meaning no communication or power to the accessories connected to the J35 CAN bus Please note the JHub Tablet if in use may run on its internal battery for some time To exit Storage Mode start battery charging The J35 will exit Storage ...

Page 16: ...ower Supply mode allows you to control and power your caravan s loads directly from mains or AUX without the need to connect the caravan battery When powered from the mains the J35 provides an output voltage of 12 8V When powered from an AUX input the output voltage will vary depending on the AUX input voltage FAULT PROTECTION Overload or Short Circuit Protection If an overload or short circuit is...

Page 17: ...e LED Status Indicator on the ControlNode102 will turn off and the Bluetooth Connectivity icon in the JHub App will turn blue PAIRINGWITHTHECONTROLNODE102 A ControlNode102 can simultaneously pair to five mobile devices including the JHub Tablet If the ControlNode102 is already paired to and in Bluetooth range with five mobile devices the LED Status Indicator on the ControlNode102 will flash orange...

Page 18: ...ry and a 30A fuse at the AUX input If any fuse continues to fail please contact your dealership for guidance MAINTENANCE Use a dry or moist cotton cloth to lightly remove dust or dirt from the J35 Do not use alcohol thinners benzene or any other chemical cleaner as these products may degrade the housing surface Do not allow any liquids to enter the housing Be sure to turn off all power sources to ...

Page 19: ...trolNode101 can I pair it to my own mobile device No the ControlNode101 is only capable of pairing to the JHub Tablet I have a ControlNode101T orange dot can I pair it to my own mobile device No the ControlNode101T orange dot is only capable of pairing to the JHub Tablet BATTERY I ve fitted a battery to the J35 but it s not detected by my BMPRO battery monitor Check the following 1 Battery connect...

Page 20: ... caravan loads 2 The J35 has entered Sleep Mode and to conserve remaining battery voltage will disable power to caravan loads Connect the J35 to a power source and begin battery charging None of my loads appear to be powered and the screen on my battery monitor has turned off All loads including any battery monitor in use with the J35 will power down if the J35 was put into Storage Mode The J35 wi...

Page 21: ...are clean For optimal performance of your solar panels regularly clean them when cool with warm soapy water 2 Consider the location of your caravan RV A shadow for example from trees buildings and even other accessories on the roof of your caravan across any part of the solar panel can reduce the panel performance by up to 80 3 The time of day and time of year is important as well In some parts of...

Page 22: ...ttery Voltage Flashes 1 Time Solar Charging Normally Flashes 2 Times Quickly Aux Charging Normally Flashes 3 Times Quickly Green OK AC Battery OK or No Battery On Solid Solar Battery OK Flashes 2 Times Quickly Aux Battery OK Flashes 3 Times Quickly Normal No source present Flashes 1 Time Red Error One or more Output is Overloaded On Solid Critical Fault Flashes 4 Times Quickly Solar Fault Flashes ...

Page 23: ...ed when the caravan loads are connected directly to the J35 and not the caravan battery Battery Capacity Soft Start Boost Bulk Absorption Float 100AH 6 Hours 5 Hours 6 Hours 150AH 6 Hours 7 5 Hours 6 Hours 200AH 6 Hours 10 Hours 6 Hours 250AH 6 Hours 12 5 Hours 6 Hours 300AH 6 Hours 15 Hours 6 Hours Table 7 Timeout for each charging mode based on battery capacity Figure 5 J35 Battery Charging Mana...

Page 24: ... at 15A until the battery reaches the Bulk voltage see table 8 after which charging proceeds to Absorption Mode ABSORPTION MODE Battery is charged at Absorption voltage until the current drops below 2A or Boost Bulk Absorption timeout occurs FLOAT Charging current is limited to 10A to keep the battery level topped up Charging will remain in Float for 6 hours After Float timeout the J35 will enter ...

Page 25: ...A Battery Current Limit 15A 30A Low Voltage Disconnect Lead Acid 10 5 0 2V Low Voltage Disconnect LiFePO4 11 5 0 2V Battery Drain when in Storage Mode 8mA AC DC Efficiency 83 Cooling Fan Thermally controlled Solar Input Current 20A 27A 27A Solar Input Voltage 15 25V 15 25V 15 25V Ambient Temperature 0 50 C Communication CAN Bus Weight 2 kg Standards Safety IEC60335 2 29 IEC62109 1 UL458 CSA C22 2 ...

Page 26: ...We accept no responsibility in addition to our consumer guarantee obligations where a product has been installed incorrectly 4 This warranty does not extend to product failures or defects caused by or associated with but not limited to failure to install or maintain correctly unsuitable physical or operating environment accident acts of God hazard misuse unauthorised repair modification or alterat...

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