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600-DCSM
DC SYSTEMS MONITOR
Installation and Operating Instructions
BEP
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Table of Contents
1. BASICS 4
Features 4
Specifications 4
Hardware Layout 5
Button Function 6
Power Up 6
Status Page 7
Onscreen Keyboard 7
Saving 8
Dimensions 10
2. INSTALLATION 11
Plug Information 11
Wiring Diagram 11
3. CONFIGURATION 15
DC Voltage 15
DC Current 16
Battery Capacity 18
Tank 21
Systems In Operation 22
Mimic 23
Pump 24
Alarms 25
4. SETTINGS 28
Display Settings 28
Status Pages 28
Inputs 29
System 31
Utilities 32
Programming Menu Flow Diagram 34
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1. Basics
Features
The 600-DCSM Monitor offers the following features:
2.8” 16 bit TFT LCD colour screen
Auto backlighting on key press. Also controlled by external signal
8 programmable inputs for DC Voltage, Tank, Systems In Operation & Pump monitoring
2 DC Current Inputs
Internal calculation of DC Amp hours and remaining battery capacity (using Peukert’s
equation)
4 button backlit user interface
Onscreen keyboard for easy input of custom labels
Internal buzzer for high and low alarms and external alarm output 1A rated and protected.
Specifications
General
Power Source 8-32 V DC
Max. Current Consumption 140 m/A
Min. Current Consumption 90 m/A (Power Down Mode)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 89mm x 99mm x 19
Input Specifications
DC Voltage 0-32 V DC
DC Current 0-±50 mV @ ±450 A
Tank 0-5 V DC
Pump 0-32 V DC
Systems in Operation 0-32 V DC
Backlight control input 0-32 V DC
Remote alarm output 1A
MAX
@ 12 V DC Sink to ground
USB
Specification USB 2.0 full speed
File System FAT, FAT32
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Hardware Layout
Down button
Up button
Escape button
USB
Socket
Screw
Cover
Screw
Cover
Socket B
Socket A
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Button Function
Escape Button
Exits from the page or menu you are currently on and brings up the previous page or menu.
Down Button
Moves down in page number or down the list on a menu. When inputting text button moves cursor
to the left.
Up Button
Moves up in page number or up the list on a menu. When inputting text button moves cursor to the
right.
Enter Button
Brings up ‘Main menu’ from any of the status pages. Enters the desired selection from a menu.
Enters selected character on a calibration page.
Power Up
When first powering up the DCSM the user will be presented with a group of default meter file
types to choose from. The table below shows the 4 Default Meter Types with an X showing what
inputs are enabled. Please select the Meter Type that is closest to your application:
Meter Type
Pin/Connector Number
DCM DCTLM TLM Vessel Status
B1
X (Volts) X (Volts) X (SOM)
B2
X (Volts) X (Volts) X (SOM)
B3
X (Volts) X (Volts) X (SOM)
B4
X (SOM)
B5
X (Tank) X (Tank) X (SOM)
B6
X (Tank) X (Tank) X (SOM)
B7
X (Tank) X (Tank) X (SOM)
B8
X (Tank) X (Tank) X (SOM)
Vessel Status
X
A5-6
X (Amps) X (Amps)
A7-8
Battery 1
X X
Battery 2
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The meter will now load the settings and then boot to the Status Page.
Refer to the Settings Chapter on Inputs for more information about Input Types
Status Page
A Status Page is the first screen that the meter will show after booting. To navigate through the
enabled status pages press the ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ button.
Label
All inputs have a label assigned to it for identification. It can be chosen from a preset list of labels
or custom set using the onscreen keyboard.
Page Numbers
Every time an input is enabled to a status page it will be assigned a page number.
Alarm Icon
The alarm icon is a visual warning to show the status of all alarms. Green means no alarm, red
means alarming.
For more information on alarms & alarm icons refer to the Alarms Configuration section.
Onscreen Keyboard
Use the onscreen keyboard to enter text such as custom labels, numerical values for Voltage,
Amps and Timer values. The two types of keyboards are listed below:
Text/Numeric Keyboard (Custom Labels)
Page #
Alarm Icon
Label
Status
Window
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Step 1
Press the meters Up or Down button to move the selection box to the character of choice then
press the Enter button to accept. Any existing labels will be overwritten by first character input.
Tip. To quickly move selection box through the keyboard press and hold the Up or Down buttons.
Step 2
Repeat Step 1 until the required label is finished. If there are any mistakes select ‘Del’ to delete the
previous character. Note the text will change from Upper to Lower case after the first character is
input.
Press this button to toggle between Upper and Lower case text.
Step 3
Select the Save button to accept the desired Label and exit the keyboard screen. If you are not
happy with the label, press Esc to cancel and revert to the previous label.
Note the label will not be saved until you accept the Save Settings prompt when you exit to the
Main Screen.
Numeric Keyboard (High/Low Levels/Timers)
When prompted to change a numerical value for High/Low Limits, Current/Voltage settings, you will
see a Numerical keyboard. It is used exactly the same as the Text/Numeric Keyboard.
Note, the unit of measure (V,A etc) does not need to be entered. It is set by default.
Saving
When any meter settings have been changed a save settings prompt will open when exiting to the
main screen.
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Selecting ‘yes’ will overwrite the user settings file with these changes, selecting ‘no’ will keep the
changes, however the user settings file will not be overwritten and meter will revert back to last
save on power up.
Note: Refer to the Settings chapter for more information on user settings.
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Dimensions
84.7 [3 5/16"]
17.6 [11/16"]
10.1 [3/8"]
62.32 [2 7/16"]
8.17 [5/16"]
89.19 [3 1/2"]
99.39 [3 15/16"]
20.28 [13/16"]
29.43 [1 3/16"]
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2. Installation
Plug Information
Pin Type
A1 Positive supply input
A2 Negative supply input
A3 Remote alarm output
A4 Backlight control input
A5 DC Current 1 A6 DC Current 1 +
A7 DC Current 2 A8 DC Current 2 +
B1 Input 1 (DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM)
B2 Input 2 (DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM)
B3 Input 3 (DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM)
B4 Input 4 (DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM)
B5 Input 5 (DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM)
B6 Input 6 (DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM)
B7 Input 7 (DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM)
B8 Input 8 (DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM)
Wiring Diagram
The following are 3 basic DCSM wiring diagrams. They are based on the default meter types that
are chosen on first power up:
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DCM
A1A2A3A4A5A6A7
A8
B1B2B3B4B5B6B7
B8
ISOLATOR
SWITCH
1A FUSE
BACKLIGHTING
INPUT
HOUSE BATT
+
-
START BATT
+
-
AUX BATT
+
-
ISOLATOR
SWITCH
ISOLATOR
AUX LOADS
ENGINE
A5
A6
A7 A8
SWITCH
SHUNT
(SUPPLIED)
SHUNT
(OPTIONAL)
PLEASE NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE
SCREENED 'TWISTED PAIR' CABLE (MINIMUM
SIZE 0.25mm) BETWEEN SHUN T AND METER. THIS
WILL MINIMISE THE EFFECTS OF EXTERNAL
INTERFERANCE ON THE UNIT
NEG BAR
(POS & SHIELD)
(NEG)
(POS & SHIELD)
(NEG)
POS BUS
HOUSE LOADS
EXTERNAL
ALARM
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SOM (Systems In Operation)
NAVIGATION
LIGHTS
ANCHOR
LIGHTS
BILGE PUMP
1
FRESH WATER
PUMP
ENGINE ROOM
LIGHTS
CABIN
LIGHTS
PRESSURE SWITCH
POS BUS
NEG BAR
FLOAT SWITCH
BILGE PUMP
2
FLOAT SWITCH
BILGE PUMP
3
FLOAT SWITCH
EXTERNAL
ALARM
BACKLIGHTING
INPUT
ISOLATOR
SWITCH
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
A1A2A3A4A5A6A7
A8
B1B2B3B4B5B6B7
B8
HOUSE BATT
+
-
1A FUSE
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TLM (Tank level Monitoring)
A1A2A3A4A5A6A7
A8
B1B2B3B4B5B6B7
B8
HOUSE BATT
+
-
1A FUSE
POS NEG SEND
FULL EMPTY
POS BUS
NEG BAR
EXTERNAL
ALARM
BACKLIGHTING
INPUT
NEG
SEND
SWITCH
ISOLATOR
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3. Configuration
DC Voltage
Calibration
Voltage Calibration is factory set. If you need to alter the calibration follow the steps below:
Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose Voltage Input’ > Calibration.
Step 1
Insert a ground wire into the pin of the input you are configuring. Select ‘Zero’ on the meter and
then select ‘Yes’.
Step 2
Remove ground and then wire the Input (DC Positive) into the same pin.
Step 3
Check battery voltage using a calibrated voltmeter then select ‘Actual’ and enter the correct voltage
and then select ‘Save’.
Settings
Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose Voltage Input’ > Settings
DC Voltage Value
Label
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Gauge Min
This is the minimum scale for Gauge View
Gauge Max
This is the maximum scale for Gauge View
DC Current
Calibration
Current Calibration is factory set. If you need to alter the calibration follow the steps below:
Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose Current Input’ > Calibration
Step 1
See correct wiring below for shunt connections see Fig:1 :
DC Current Value
Charging Status
Label
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Step 2
Select ‘Zero’. Ensure shunt is wired as Fig.2 below, make sure the zero value is stable and not
moving, then select ‘Yes’ to confirm zero.
Step 3
When Zero is complete put wires back to the configuration in Fig.3 below.
Step 4
Apply a constant resistive load to the battery and wait 1 minute, a good example of this is lighting,
nav lights, interior lights etc. 120W to 240W should be enough to generate a reasonable current for
calibration. A bad example is anchor winch’s, invertors or motors.
Measure with a calibrated digital meter set on millivolts the voltage across the shunt. Make sure it
is stable and not declining or fluctuating, any change will cause the meter to be calibrated with an
error.
Calculate the current to enter into the DCSM meter:
Voltage on mV meter x 9000 = Calibration current value to enter into meter.
Example: 2mV x 9000= 18A
Select ‘Actual’ and enter the correct current value (with symbols ‘-‘ for discharging or ‘+’ for
charging) and then select ‘Save’.
Make sure you ESC (escape) out of the calibration menu and when prompted to save you do so or
your calibration will be lost.
Settings
Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose Current Input’ > Settings
Battery side
Load side
Measure milli volts
here only for current
calibration
Note: Shorting the
shunt out is not
acceptable for a zero
voltage
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Gauge Min
This is the minimum scale for Gauge View.
Gauge Max
This is the maximum scale for Gauge View.
Battery Capacity
The true capacity of a battery is dependent on the rate of discharge. The faster the rate of
discharge, the less total Ah capacity can be delivered.
This phenomenon was described mathematically back in 1897 by a researcher named Peukert.
He formulated the equation:
C = Is battery capacity at 20hrs discharge
A = Is discharge current in Amps
T = Is discharge time in hours
n = Peukert’s Exponent for that battery
Exponent “n” can be calculated for any given battery bank by comparing two discharge cycles.
First fully charge battery bank from shore power/genset & discharge at 50% of expected average
load (note time and Amps) to 10.5V terminal voltage (12V System).
Recharge fully and discharge at 150% of expected average load.
T1 = Time of discharge at 50% average Amp load
T2 = Time of discharge at 150% average Amp load
A1 = 50% of average Amp load
A2 = 150% of average Amp load
n = Peukert’s Exponent
n = log T2 - log T1
log A1 - log A2
Capacity
Remaining
Battery
Voltage
Battery
Current
Label
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Example: 8G4D 180A/Hr Battery
Discharge 1 = 24 hours @ 7.8 Amps
Discharge 2 = 8 hours @ 20.7 Amps
n = log T2 - log T1
log A1 - log A2
= log 8 - log 24
log 7.8 - log 20.7
= 0.90 -1.38
0.89 - 1.32
= 0.48
0.43
= 1.1
Therefore “n” equals 1.1 for this particular battery Bank and is the value entered on the settings
page.
NB: Please be aware adjustments to “n” as small as 0.01 will have a significant effect on the
calculated discharge rate. Alter in small steps.
Calculating exponent “n” from discharge cycles is the only way to achieve an accurate discharge
exponent. If you do not want to calculate “n” use the tables below to select a typical “n” for your
battery type.
VALVE REGULATED GELLED BATTERIES
MODEL VOLTS 20 Hr RATING n'
8GGC 6 180 1.14
8GU1 12 43 1.20
8GU24 12 70 1.13
8GU27 12 86 1.12
8GU30H 12 95 1.12
84D 12 180 1.11
8G8D 12 225 1.10
ENDURANT (US BATTERIES) FLOODED
MODEL VOLTS 20 Hr RATING n'
R220 6 180 1.24
L16 12 43 1.28
US105 12 70 1.23
US130 12 86 1.24
US240 12 95 1.17
Setup
Go to Main Menu > Setup > ‘Input(s) > ‘Select Battery (Ah) Page’ > Settings
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Step 1
Ensure both Battery Voltage and Current are calibrated. Refer to DC Current & DC Voltage
Calibration section.
Step 2
Check ‘Voltage Input’ and ‘Current Input’ settings. They should be linked to the same battery you
are calibrating the Capacity for.
Step 3
Enter the Maximum Capacity for the Battery.
Step 4
Enter the Peukerts Exponent.
Note: If the correct Peukerts Exponent is not known or calculated incorrectly it can have a negative
effect on the accuracy of the capacity state.
Settings
Voltage Input
This is the reference number of the voltage that is displayed on the Battery Capacity page and also
used to perform a capacity reset at a predetermined value and time.
Current Input
This is the reference number of the current that is displayed on the Battery Capacity Page and also
used to perform a capacity reset at a predetermined value and time.
Actual Capacity
This is the actual battery capacity and will change in relation to the battery state.
Max Capacity
This is the maximum battery capacity.
Reset Voltage
If battery voltage reaches this value or higher for the predetermined reset time, capacity will reset
to a maximum state.
Reset Current
If battery current reaches this value or lower for the predetermined reset time, Capacity will reset to
a maximum state.
Reset Time
Timer for resetting battery capacity if reset voltage and/or reset current requirements are met.
Charge Efficiency
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The charge efficiency needs to be adjusted according to the condition of the batteries and
temperature.
Peukerts Exponent
Peukerts exponent or ‘n’ can be calculated using the formula on the previous page.
Reset
This reset will put actual battery capacity back to a maximum state
Tank
Setup
Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose Tank Input’ > Settings
Note: Tank inputs are configured for use with 0-5V senders. 10-180Ω and 240-33Ω senders must
be used in conjunction with BEP 600-TLM-SIF.
Mode: Marking
Step 1
Enter the tank volume.
Step 2
There are 8 increments that need to be set. Divide the total tank volume by 8.
Example: a 200 litre tank will be measured in 25 litre increments.
Step 3
Start with an empty tank. Put the first increment of fluid calculated in step 2 into the tank. Select
’12.5%’ and ‘Enter’ to save the set point.
Tank Level
Tank Capacity
Label
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Step 4
Add the next increment of fluid calculated in step 2 into the tank. Select ’25.0%’ and then ‘Enter’ to
save set point.
Repeat the process for 37.5%, 50%, 62.5%, 75%, 87.5% and Full.
Mode: Custom
Use custom mode if the set point voltage values are already known from a previous tank meter
setup. They can be directly entered without any other calculations.
Systems In Operation
The systems in operation functions of this meter can be used to monitor essential circuits and
inform the skipper about the circuit’s state. Up to 8 inputs can be used as Systems Operation and
they can all be displayed on the Mimic page for quick reference.
Setup
The systems in operation inputs are factory set. If you need to alter the voltage calibration on any
of the inputs see the DC Voltage Configuration section.
Settings
Circuit Status
Label
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Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose SOM Input’ > Settings
Active State
This setting is how the meter decides the Circuit is on, either in Active High or Active Low.
High Voltage
The volts value for an Active High State.
Low Voltage
The volts value for an Active Low State.
Display on Mimic
Each circuit can have it’s own on or off indicator on the Mimic Page. Select ‘Yes’ to have this
displayed.
Mimic x, y
These are the co-ordinates where the indicator will be displayed on the Mimic page. Use the
crosshairs to place the Indicator in the correct position.
Mimic Colour
There is a wide range of indicator colours to choose from, ensure the chosen colour is not going to
clash with the Mimic background image.
Mimic
The Mimic page will give the user a view of all systems in operation circuits on a selectable boat
image. The 5 default boat images can be chosen from the following:
Traditional Yacht
Modern Yacht
Flybridge
Sports Cruiser
Trawler
The user can also upload there own image from a USB Memory stick.
Label
Vessel Image
Circuit Indicator
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Note: All circuit indicator’s are set on there respective SOM page. Refer to SOM Configuration
section.
Setup
Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose Mimic Page’ > Settings > Image File
Select ‘Default List’ to choose between one of the default images.
Select ‘New File’ to upload image from USB device.
Note: For the meter to recognise a custom image file, it has to be saved in 24 bit .BMP format and
sized at 320 x 240 pixels.
Pump
Pump activity can be monitored by utilizing one or more of the 8 voltage inputs. Activity is
monitored 24 hours, seven days a week. The number of operations and accumulated time of
operation is stored for your information. It can be reset to zero when leaving the boat.
Setup
Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose Pump Input’
Pump settings are factory set, to enable a pump input just select ‘Type’ and then choose ‘Pump’.
The pump will be all set up to start counting when in Active High state. When the pump goes from
an Active High to an Active Low state, it is considered 1 cycle.
Settings
Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose Pump Input’ > Settings
Pump Status
A
ccumulated Time
Pump Cycles
Label
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Active State
The Active State is set to determine when the pump is on, either in Active High or Active low.
When the voltage is equal to or greater than ‘High Voltage’ setting, it is considered Active High.
When the voltage is equal to or less than ‘Low Voltage’ setting, it is considered Active Low.
High Voltage
The volts value for an Active High state.
Low Voltage
The volts value for an Active Low state.
Slosh Time
Liquid sloshing around a pump can cause the pump to quickly turn on and off. The slosh time can
be set to avoid recording these cycles.
Display on Mimic
Each pump can have an on or off indicator on the Vessel Status Page. Select yes to enable the
indicator.
Mimic x, y
These are the co-ordinates where the indicator will be displayed on the Vessel Status page. Use
the crosshairs to place the Indicator in the correct position.
Mimic Colour
There is a wide range of indicator colours to choose from, ensure the chosen colour is not going to
clash with the Mimic background image.
Reset
This will reset the pump cycles and accumulated time back to zero.
Alarms
All inputs have the ability to have a high or low warning alarm. Depending on what type of meter
configuration you are running, some of these alarms will be enabled by default.
Answering Alarms
Alarm
Window
Alarm
Icon
Label
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When an alarm is active you will see an Alarm Window for each active alarm and the
buzzer/external alarm will sound. The Alarm Window will tell you which input is alarming and what
type of alarm it is i.e. Low On or Low Voltage. The label for all alarming circuits will be red also.
To remove the Alarm Window from the Status Page you have 2 options:
Disable the alarm
You will get no further alarms from this input until it is re-enabled.
Snooze the alarm
The alarm will go in to snooze mode for the default time and will pop up again when the timer
expires and the input is still in an alarm state.
If there is more than one alarming circuit, a new Alarm Window will pop up after the previous alarm
is acknowledged.
Note: to avoid unwanted alarms on meter start up there is a 20 second delay after status screen is
loaded when alarms will not be active.
Alarm Icons
The Alarm Icon is a global warning and does not refer to any individual alarms. The meaning of the
icons is explained below:
Alarm Icons Description
Alarms Enabled / No Alarm Active
Alarms Enabled / Alarm Active
Alarms Disabled
Alarms Disabled / Muted
Alarms Enabled / Muted
Configuring Alarms
All inputs have two alarm parameters that can be set, a High Level and Low Level. The units will
change depending on what type of input is being configured.
Note: If only 1 alarm is needed, say a Low Level and not a High Level, enter a unit of Zero for the
unused alarm.
Global Alarm Settings
Go to Main Menu > Alarms to see the status of all enabled alarms.
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Global Alarms
Use this setting to disable or enable all alarms.
Note: This overwrites all enabled alarms so you will not receive any further warnings until global
alarms are enabled again.
Input Alarm Settings
Go to Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) > ‘Choose Input’ > Alarm
Enabled
Use this setting to disable the alarms for the selected input. All other alarms will remain enabled.
Type
This is the type of sound the buzzer produces on alarm. It can be a Beep or Constant alarm.
Mute
Use this setting to mute the alarms for the selected input. All other alarms will remain unmuted.
Snooze
This is a non selectable option. When alarm is in snooze mode it will show the countdown of
remaining snooze time.
Default Snooze
Use this setting to change the default snooze time for selected input. Default is 5 minutes but can
be changed from 1, 5 and10 minutes or a custom value.
High Level
This is the High Level Alarm for the chosen circuit. The units will default to the type of input
chosen i.e. Volts, Amps.
Low Level
This is the Low Level Alarm for the chosen circuit. The units will default to the type of input chosen
i.e. Volts, Amps.
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4. Settings
Display Settings
Choose Main Menu > Setup > Display to access Display Settings
Backlight Day Level
The backlighting level for when meter is set to Day Mode. Set as a percentage between 0-100%.
100% being the brightest.
Backlight Night Level
The backlighting level for when meter is set to Night Mode. Set as a percentage between 0-100%.
100% being the brightest.
Backlight Timeout Level
The backlighting level for when meter is running in Timeout Mode. Set as a percentage between 0100%. 100% being the brightest.
Backlight Timeout
This is the time from last user input to when the backlighting dims to the Timeout Level (set above).
A lower value is recommended to reduce current draw when meter is not in use.
Mode
Use this option to toggle between Day and Night Modes.
Night Mode Invert
When set to Yes, the display colours will invert when changed to Night Mode.
Status Pages
Choose Main Menu > Setup > Status Pages to access Status Page settings
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Scroll Mode
The scroll mode is how the meter changes from one Status Page to the next. Manual mode
requires the user to press the Up or Down button to move through pages. Automatic mode will
change between pages at a predetermined hold time (see below).
Hold Time
The hold time is the time it takes for the meter to change from one Status Page to the next in
Automatic Scroll mode.
Inputs
Choose Main Menu > Setup > Input(s) to access Input Settings.
The main input configuration screen shows all inputs with their associated pin/connector number
next to it. Enabled inputs are black, disabled inputs are grey.
Press Enter on the input you would like to configure. The input settings will vary depending on what
type of Input you are using.
Type
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There are 5 types of inputs that are assigned to specific pins (DC Voltage, DC Current, Pump,
Tank & SOM). There are also 2 different page views that take data from designated Inputs and
display as Text or Graphics (Mimic & Battery). Below is a Table to show the relation between Page
Number, Pin Number and Input Type:
Page Pin Input Type
1 B1 DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM
2 B2 DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM
3 B3 DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM
4 B4 DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM
5 B5 DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM
6 B6 DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM
7 B7 DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM
8 B8 DC Voltage/Pump/Tank/SOM
9 Mimic
10 A5-6 DC Current
11 A7-8 DC Current
12 Battery
13 Battery
Note: Page numbers will change depending on how many inputs are enabled. For instance, if only
Inputs B1, B2 & B3 are Enabled, then the Mimic will be on Page 4.
Label
The input label can be selected from a list of input specific standard labels, or a custom label using
the onscreen keyboard.
Status Page
Select enabled to have the input shown on a Status Page. Select disabled and the meter will keep
all the settings for that input but it will not be shown on a Status Page.
Display Type
There are 4 Display Types that can be chosen from. Not all Display Types are available on all
inputs.
Below is a table showing what Display Types are available for each Input Type
Text
Gauge Bar Image
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Input Type Display Type
DC Voltage Text, Gauge
DC Current Text, Gauge
Pump Text
Tank Text, Gauge, Bar
SOM Text
Mimic Text, Image
Battery Text, Bar
Alarm
Refer to Alarm Configuration section.
Settings
The Settings options are specific to the Input Type. Refer to the Configuration section for more
detail.
Calibration
The Calibration options are specific to the Input Type. Refer to the Configuration section for more
detail.
System
Choose Main Menu > Setup > System to access System Settings
Beep on Key Press
Selecting disabled will stop the meter from beeping on every key press.
Power Down
Power Down will put the meter in to a low power state after a predetermined time. This will include
shutting down the LCD screen. The meter will exit power down mode at any key press.
Power Down Timeout
This is the time from last user input to when the meter enters power down mode.
Setup Password
The password feature will protect the meter from unnecessary modifications. When any settings
are modified and the save prompt window opens, the password will need to be entered.
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To set up a new password select ‘Setup Password’ and then ‘New Password’. The password will
need to be entered twice for confirmation. Once this is done the new password will be set up.
To disable the password select ‘Setup Password’ and then ‘Disable’. The current password will
need to be entered again to disable it.
Note: Passwords are case sensitive
Simulation Mode
Simulation Mode is used for demonstration purposes. When in simulation mode the units will
change to random values showing moving gauge needles, bar graphs and voltage/current text
values.
Units
The Units of Measure will change how tank values are displayed. It can be chosen from Metric
(Litres), English (Gallons) and US (Gallons).
Utilities
Choose Main Menu > Setup > Utilities to access Utilities Settings
Import/Export Settings
User settings can be saved onto a Memory/Flash USB Device for back up purposes or upgrading
other meters.
Insert a supported memory stick into the USB Socket.
Exporting Settings
Select Export Settings. It will take a few seconds for the meter to search for the device. Once the
device has been found select Accept. The user will be prompted to enter the filename. The default
filename is ‘user.ini’ so this filename or a custom filename can be chosen.
Note: If there is already a file with the same name on the memory stick, please choose another
filename.
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Import Settings
Select Import Settings. Choose the file you would like to use, there may be more than one
depending on how many times the settings have been exported. Select Yes to upgrade meter.
Note: All stored settings will be lost when importing from memory stick so take caution before
upgrading.
Save Settings
The Save Settings function will save all current changes to the meter settings file.
Update Firmware
To ensure your meter is using the latest software, please check the BEP Marine website regularly.
To find out the current firmware version choose Main Menu > Setup > About.
To upgrade firmware insert memory stick in to USB socket with preloaded firmware named
‘application.tar.gz’. Follow the onscreen prompts until meter has finished upgrading and performed
a reboot.
Note: It is very important not to disconnect power supply from meter during a firmware upgrade as
it can cause the meter to become unusable.
Shutdown
This option will shut down the meter completely. Turn the meter supply off and then on again for a
reboot.
Colour Test
General colour test for LCD screen.
Factory Reset
At any time the meter can be restored to a factory state. This can be very helpful if settings have
been corrupted or the meter needs to be used in another application i.e. changing a DCM to a
SOM.
If the meter will not boot to a status page or the settings become corrupted reboot the meter and
hold the Down button. This will bring up the ‘Utilities’ menu where a Factory reset can be
performed.
Note: Please be aware that all stored settings will be erased when doing a factory reset.
Input Debug
Use this function to see a technical overview of all inputs.
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Programming Menu Flow Diagram
Page Select
Backlight Night
Level
Main Menu
Input 1 to...Status Page
Page Select
Alarm(s)
Input
Backlighting
Setup
Global Alarms
Input 1 to...
See Input
Configuration
Display
Setup
Backlight Day
Level
Backlight
Timeout Level
Backlight
Timeout
Mode
Night Mode
Invert
See Alarm
Status Pages
Scroll Mode
Hold Time
Input 1 to...
Beep On Key
Press
Power Down
Power Down
Timeout
Setup Password
Simulation Mode
Units
Import Settings
Export Settings
Save Settings
Update
Firmware
Shutdown
Colour Test
Factory Reset
Input Debug
Input(s)
System
Utilities
Type
Label
Status Page
Display Type
Alarm
Type
Mute
Snooze
Default
Snooze
High Level
Low Level
Alarm
Enabled
Snooze
Alarm
Loadshed
Acknowledge
Alarm
Display
Status Pages
Input(s)
Input Configuration
Alarm
System
Utilities
Settings
Calibration
About
Alarm Popup
Loadshed Popup
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