OWNER’S MANUAL MiniBoostPRO TEAMBMPRO.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read the Safety Precautions before installing or using the MiniBoostPRO. Be sure to observe all precautions without fail. Failure to observe these instructions properly may result in personal damage or personal injury which, depending on the circumstances, may be serious and cause loss of life. WARNING Correct installation is the most critical factor in ensuring the safe use of the MiniBoostPRO.
MANUAL PART 032207 REV 1.0 Copyright © 2019 6 Designed by BMPRO, one of Australia’s leading power solution experts, the BMPRO range of products are proudly Australian-Made in Melbourne, Victoria 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.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 ABOUT THE MINIBOOSTPRO What’s Included Additional Accessories Required for Installation Compatible Battery Types 8 9 9 9 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Personnel Orientation, Ventilation and Thermal Considerations Mounting 10 10 10 10 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Cable Size Wiring and Connections Fusing Ignition Detect Battery Chemistry Selection 11 11 11 15 15 15 BATTERY CHARGING Bulk Absorption Float 17 17 18 18 PROTECTIVE FEATURES 19 FAULT CODES 20 S
ABOUT THE MINIBOOSTPRO BMPRO’s MiniBoostPRO is a multi-stage DC-to-DC battery charger that enables charging a secondary battery from solar panels and / or the towing vehicle’s 12V electrical system. Blending both the solar and auxiliary inputs, the MiniBoostPRO provides a combined charging current of up to a maximum of 30A, with a preference to solar for charging your secondary battery. When charging, the MiniBoostPRO continually monitors primary, secondary battery and solar voltage.
WARNING Do not connect other types of Lithium batteries to the MiniBoostPRO. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS X W V w u v 1. Aux LED Primary charging source. 2. Solar LED Blue LED illuminates when the MiniBoostPRO charges the battery from its solar input. 3. Fault LED Red LED is a warning / fault indicator. 4. Aux In Orange cable to connect to the primary battery positive terminal. 5. Solar In White cable to connect to the solar panel positive terminal. y x U Figure 1: MiniBoostPRO 6.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PERSONNEL Installation of the MiniBoostPRO should be carried out only by a certified installer with caravan electrical experience. ORIENTATION, VENTILATION AND THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS The MiniBoostPRO may be installed in any orientation. To prevent overheating of the MiniBoostPRO, install the unit in a well-ventilated area that allows for continuous airflow around the unit. Overheating of the MiniBoostPRO will affect the optimal operation of the unit.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS CABLE SIZE Cables should be sized to carry 30A. Table 1 demonstrates the recommended cable size, ranging up to a total length of 15m from input to output. CABLE CABLE COLOUR MINIMUM CABLE SIZE Solar In White 6.0mm2 or 10 AWG Orange 6.0mm2 or 10 AWG Red 6.0mm2 or 10 AWG Common Negative Black 6.0mm2 or 10 AWG Ignition Blue 0.34mm2 or 22 AWG Green 0.
Figure 2: MiniBoostPRO used as a standalone battery charger FOR STANDARD INSTALLATION 12
Figure 3: MiniBoostPRO used with the BatteryPlus35 FOR INSTALLATION WITH BP35 13
Figure 4: MiniBoostPRO used with the J35 FOR INSTALLATION WITH J35 14
FUSING Fuse protection of the MiniBoostPRO is required at the primary positive terminals, battery positive terminals, battery chemistry selection cable and the ignition detect cable. The MiniBoostPRO’s recommended fuse for the primary positive and battery positive terminals is an automotive fuse (rating 40A) and for the battery chemistry and ignition detect cables, is an automotive fuse (rating 2A). Users must place the fuse as close as possible to the battery.
BATTERY CHEMISTRY SELECTION The MiniBoostPRO’s green battery chemistry cable is used to select the battery chemistry (Figure 5,6,7). Setting the correct battery chemistry ensures that the appropriate voltage levels are set for charging (Table 3). Selecting 12V Gel Battery When using the MiniBoostPRO to charge a 12V Gel Battery, connect the green wire to the battery negative terminal or connect to the common negative. This will set the output voltage at 14.2V.
Selecting 12V LiFePO4 Battery When using the MiniBoostPRO to charge a 12V LiFePO4 Battery, connect the green wire to the secondary / output battery positive terminal. This will set the output voltage at 14.6V. Figure 7: Selecting the 12V LiFePO4 BATTERY CHEMISTRY BULK-ABSORPTION VOLTAGE BATTERY CHEMISTRY CABLE CONNECTION POINT Gel 14.2V Battery Negative Terminal AGM/Wet 14.4V Floating/Unconnected LiFePO4 14.
ABSORPTION Absorption ensures that the MiniBoostPRO's battery’s voltage is kept at its preset level. During this stage, the current is gradually reduced to less than 2A for 2 minutes. This allows the battery to absorb more power. FLOAT Float is the final stage of the battery charging profile. This keeps the MiniBoostPRO's battery at optimum charge, without overcharging or damaging the battery and allowing the battery to remain continuously connected to the charger.
PROTECTIVE FEATURES The MiniBoostPRO has the following built in protection features: Spark Free Protection If the MiniBoostPRO is not connected to an input source, the unit provides prevention of sparking in the case of accidental short circuit on the output side. Reverse Polarity Connection Protection In the case of a Reverse Polarity Connection on either inputs or the output, the MiniBoostPRO will automatically prevent any internal damage.
FAULT CODES If there is a fault with the MiniBoostPRO set-up that prevents the battery from charging, the red fault LED will illuminate and flash a code to describe the fault (Table 5). FAULT RED FLASHING SEQUENCE SOLUTION No source and secondary battery voltage <12.
SERVICING AND CLEANING SERVICING This product contains hazardous voltages and energy hazards that may cause death or injury. Only qualified service personnel may service the MiniBoostPRO. Do not attempt to service the MiniBoostPRO yourself, OR dismantle, modify or repair the MiniBoostPRO yourself; this will void your warranty. If your MiniBoostPRO requires servicing, please consult your BMPRO dealer or visit teambmpro.com for assistance.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you need help to troubleshoot your MiniBoostPRO, contact our customer service team online at teambmpro.com/technical-support/ or give us a call on (03) 9763 0962. SPECIFICATIONS MINIBOOSTPRO SPECIFICATIONS Auxiliary input voltage 9-15V DC Solar input voltage 9-25V DC Output Voltage Gel: 14.2V AGM/Wet: 14.4V LiFePO4/: 14.6V Float Voltage 13.6V Output Current* Auxiliary Bypass: max. 30A Auxiliary Boost: max. 22A Solar Charging: max. 30A (360W) Blending Charging: max.
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