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Measuring the actual amount of energy remaining in a
battery is a complicated feat, different to simply checking
the level in a water or fuel tank. Many factors influence
how much energy the battery can still supply, including
its age, the surrounding temperature and the intensity
of the loads connected to the battery. Although a voltmeter
can give a rough indication of the battery’s condition,
there is now a more accurate and reliable way to obtain
information - via one of Mastervolt’s new generation
of microprocessor-guided battery monitoring systems.
Mastervolt’s range includes three different products:
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The Masterlink/BTM instrument,
compatible with any system and suitable for any
battery type. Also functions without inverter
or battery charger. |
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The Masterlink/CSCP or MICC
instrument. Provides information on the system
as above as well as enabling the user to control
and monitor the Mastervolt inverter, battery charger
or Dakar Combi. |
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The System Manager panels.
Similar functions to the Masterlink series with
the added convenience of a PC or laptop connection,
as well as an optional AC current/voltage indicator
and Whisper generator control function. |
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It will keep
you truly informed, giving both a read-out in
percentages and the relevant digital data. |
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It will give
you exact information on the amount of Ampere-hours
used per day/week/month or year. You can even
control your kW/h consumption, just like at home. |
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It has a time
remaining function, indicating the exact time,
in minutes and hours, that the battery can be
used. |
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It doubles as
a digital voltmeter for one or two batteries (depending
on model). |
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It will indicate
the charge/discharge current of the entire onboard
consumption. |
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It is ‘intelligent’
and will store the number of charge/discharge
cycles and the intensity of the discharging and
charging processes in its memory. |
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It can also
function as an active warning system if fitted
with a high/low voltage alarm. A potential-free
contactor can give a signal to an acoustic alarm
or even an automatic start/stop system for the
generator. |
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A summary of the basic components required for an accurate
measuring system:
The battery monitor system is suitable for use with
any battery type, new or used. That means it can also
easily be added to an existing power system.
The read-out panels can be used or mounted separately
from the inverter or battery charger. All instruments,
except the Battman, are ‘intelligent’ and have a ‘learning’
function.
The instrument cannot function without a measuring point.
The display panel comes with a measuring shunt which
is placed in close proximity to the battery.
A special twisted cable is used for
‘transporting’ the information. You can order this cable,
also called a twisted cable, from your supplier as an
optional accessory in the length you require.
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Masterlink-CSCP
art.no.70403080
Combined Ah counter/ remote panel for
Dakar Combi series, included is a shunt
and installation enclosure |
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Masterlink-MICC
art.no.70403100
Battery monitor for 12 and 24 volt battery
banks - Remote control for a Mastervolt
inverter and battery charger
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Battman
art.no.69080100
Battery consumption meter for one battery
bank battery charger, for 12/24V DC (current/voltage
and Ah, not intelligent) |
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| BTM1
art.no.70403160
Battery consumption meter for two batteries,
universal 12 or 24 VDC connection, with
LCD and LED bar read-out. |
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| BTM1-48V
art.no.70403170
Masterlink / BTM1/48V - battery monitor
for 48-volt battery banks |
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| C-0-GMDSS
art.no.70400050
Mass charger alarm interface |
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| C-0-SC-3
art.no.70400030
Model C-0-SC-3, Power System Control Panel
C-0-SC-4 WITHOUT Generator Start
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| C-0-SC-4
art.no.70400040
Model C-0-SC-4, Power System Control Panel
- integrated Control for generator, Mass
- charger/inverter AC and DC read out.
Requires AC and DC connection kits. With
Ah counting feature. Same functionality
as the Masterlink/ BTM1 battery consumption
meter |
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You
want to stay in complete control of the situation and
have accurate information. Guesswork is not good enough
when it comes to the status of your power system. How
much longer will my service battery last? What condition
is my starter battery in? How much current is being recharged?
How long do I have to wait for my battery to be fully
recharged? How many charge cycles has my service battery
undergone… The answers to all these questions can be provided
by Mastervolt’s battery instrumentation
