Thornwave Labs BT-DCPM Quick Start Manual
Thornwave Labs Inc – A smart device company – Raleigh, NC, 1-888-399-WAVE
Bluetooth Smart Battery Monitor / DC Power Meter
– BT-DCPM –
Quickstart Guide
This document is meant to be a quick start guide for installing and configuring the BT-DCPM,
Bluetooth Battery Monitor / DC Power Meter and does not contain in-depth details. For a complete
manual please visit the product webpage at https://www.thornwave.com/products-btdcpm
Package contents. The product has been shipped in a white box containing the BT-DCPM device,
an 8-pin female terminal block and a short piece of copper wire. From the factory, the device is
configured to use the internal current shunt. All extra features are in the disabled state. No calibration
has been applied to the current reading. If higher accuracy is required, please read the “Calibration”
section.
Required tools / materials. To complete the installation of the BT-DCPM device the following
tools and materials are required:
• wire cutters
• wire strippers
• small flat screwdriver
• long nose pliers
• external current shunt (if applicable)
• 6AWG wire for the high current connections (the aluminum set screw terminal blocks on
the device). If using an external shunt larger wire may be required.
• 16-22 AWG wire for wiring the other signals. Different colors are recommended (red /
black / green / yellow / blue)
• 2 screws (for mounting the device on a flat surface). These can be metal screws, wood
screws or screws meant for plastic inserts, depending on the surface the device will be
mounted on. The device can also be mounted using double sticky tape or even plastic zipties.
Thornwave Labs Inc – A smart device company – Raleigh, NC, 1-888-399-WAVE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning !
Read all the instructions and cautions before using the BT-DCPM device. Thornwave Labs Inc.
does not assume responsibility for any injury or property damage caused by improper installation, bad
wiring or use of BT-DCPM outside of its intended purpose. The device should be installed by a
professional.
Warning !
The BT-DCPM device should not be used for any medical purposes, life sustaining equipment,
safety applications or any application where equipment failure can cause injury, death, fires, or any other
hazard.
Warning !
There are no serviceable parts or fuses inside the power meter! Do not disassemble or attempt
to repair! The unit operates with voltages up to 60V which can be lethal or cause serious and permanent
injury.
Warning !
Do not submerge under water or other liquids. The device is weatherproof but not waterproof.
Warning !
The power meter is to be connected to DC circuits only, not exceeding 60V or 60A (using the
internal current shunt). Failure to do so will result in equipment damage. Higher currents are supported
when using an external current shunt. Confirm that all connections are tight to avoid excessive heating
and sparks. Never connect the V1 or VS terminals to a power source without using a fuse or circuit
breaker. A 0.1A to 5A fuse or circuit breaker is required.
Warning !
Batteries are dangerous! Do not short-circuit a battery or the power meter. Batteries can produce
flammable and explosive gases and can generate very high currents that can lead to serious
consequences including explosion, fire, damage to equipment, personal injury and even death. It is the
user’s responsibility to operate the equipment in a safe manner. Do not charge batteries in an enclosed
environment unless allowed by the manufacturer of the battery. Never connect a load to a battery
without using fuses or circuit breakers.
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