J35 ControlNode FOR MODELS J35A J35B-L J35D TEAM BMPRO .
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read the Safety Precautions before installing or using the J35 and ControlNode. 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 J35 and ControlNode.
WARNING 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 vapour. Do not operate this product or battery near any sort of liquid. Do not operate this product with wet hands.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ABOUT THE J35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 COMPATIBLE BATTERY TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 J35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CONTROLNODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVICING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . 21 SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SERVICEABLE FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABOUT THE J35 BMPRO’s range of J35 Battery Management Systems are specially designed to be fitted in Jayco caravans. The J35 operates from 240V AC mains power supply, towing vehicle auxiliary and solar panels to simultaneously power caravan loads and charge the caravan battery. The J35 employs intelligent charging algorithms, ensuring optimal battery health. Automatic battery preservation mode saves remaining battery power until you’re ready and able to charge.
COMPATIBLE BATTERY TYPES The J35 is rated to charge battery banks of up to 600Ah in capacity and of the following battery types: BATTERY Lead Acid Lithium J35A J35B-L* J35D* Valve-Regulated (VRLA) Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Gel LiFePO4 Table 2: Batteries compatible for use with the J35 * By default, the J35B-L and J35D are configured to charge lead acid batteries The J35B-L and J35D are designed for use with LiFePO4 Lithium batteries only.
J35 4 1 5 2 12 10 11 13 3 Figure 1: The J35 6 7 8 9 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, high breaking capacity type fuse (rated 250V, 10A). Do not replace a damaged power supply cord. If the power cord is damaged, the J35 must be discarded. Ensure that the AC mains source always has an earth terminal.
TERMINAL/ LOAD CURRENT RATING TERMINAL/LOAD CURRENT RATING 1-Slide-Out 15A 8-12V Outlet 1 10A 2-Spare 2 15A 9-12V Outlet 2 10A 3-Water Pump 10A 10-Spare 10 10A 4-Hot Water 10A 11-Spare 11 10A 5-Lights 1 10A 12-Spare 12 15A 6-Lights 2 10A 13-AirSusp ECU 10A 7-Lights 3 10A 14-Tablet 5A Table 4: Designated terminal-load outputs for the load terminal block-positive connection, J35 Models B-L & D. Each output is protected by an internal, electronic, auto-recoverable fuse.
o BATTERY FUSE 40A automotive battery fuse. a SOLAR INPUT (J35B-L / J35D) The J35B-L supports the use of panels up to a total of 300W and the J35D up to 450W. Input current to the solar regulator is limited to 20A (J35B-L, equivalent to 2x150W solar panels) or 27A (J35D, equivalent to 3x150W solar panels). The solar input is unable to operate in Power Supply Mode, i.e. with no caravan battery connected. s AUXILIARY (AUX) INPUT AUX input is designed for use with 12V DC power sources.
ControlNode 1 Figure 2: The ControlNode 2 3 q PAIRING BUTTON Button to enable Bluetooth pairing between the ControlNode and the JHub App on your own personal mobile device or JHub Tablet. w LED STATUS INDICATOR Indicates the operational/pairing status of the ControlNode.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING BATTERIES Before using a battery other than that which was installed at the caravan dealership, consult with the battery manufacturer for a detailed description 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. Figure 3 details connection of the caravan battery to the J35. After fitting a new battery to the J35, make sure that it is configured in the JHub App.
DISCONNECTING A BATTERY FROM THE J35 To disconnect a battery from the J35: 1. Power off all loads connected to the J35, the easiest way is with the switch connected to the J35 Load Isolation input 2. Turn off and remove all power sources (mains/solar/AUX) to the J35 3. Disconnect the battery’s negative (black) terminal from the J35 Battconnection point 4.
MAINS CABLE The J35 is pre-cabled and fitted with a mains plug. Ensure that the connections to the mains supply are in accordance with the national wiring rules, and that the earth connection is installed. The plug must be accessible during installation. If it is not possible, an accessible mains disconnection switch must be incorporated in the mains wiring where the plug is connected. CONNECTING MULTIPLE BATTERIES Before connecting multiple batteries in parallel to the J35, check that all batteries are: 1.
USING YOUR J35 BATTERY CHARGING AND MANAGEMENT WITH THE J35 Input Power Sources The J35 may be powered from mains, AUX or solar inputs to provide battery charging current and power to caravan loads. If mains and one or more other sources are available to the J35, the J35 will be powered exclusively by the mains source. If both AUX and solar inputs are available and the mains is not, the J35 will draw power from both the AUX and solar inputs.
LVD MODE LEAD ACID LiFePO4 (J35B-L and J35D ONLY) Sleep Mode 10.8V 12.0V Storage Mode 10.5V 11.5V Table 6: LVD Mode voltage thresholds The J35 will enter the two stages of LVD, Sleep Mode and Storage Mode, when the caravan’s battery voltage falls below the LVD thresholds. SLEEP MODE The J35 will provide power to the CAN bus. This allows you to continue to monitor battery consumption from the battery monitor.
If your battery is heavily discharged, disconnect it from the J35 and charge with a stand-alone charger. Reconnect the battery once the battery voltage has recovered to normal levels. Heavily Discharged Batteries (LiFePO4) (J345B-L / J35D) The J35B-L and J35D can recover and charge a heavily discharged LiFePO4 battery. The internal Battery Management System (BMS) of a LiFePO4 battery will turn off if it detects that the battery is heavily discharged.
PAIRING WITH THE CONTROLNODE To pair the ControlNode to your own personal mobile device: 1. Make sure that the ControlNode is connected to the J35 and that the J35 is powered on. 2. Turn on Bluetooth on your own personal device 3. Press the Pairing Button on the ControlNode. The LED Status Indicator on the ControlNode will flash green, indicating you have 30 seconds to pair to the ControlNode. 4. Launch the JHub App and press scan at the prompt. 5.
SERVICING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SERVICING This J35 and ControlNode contain hazardous voltages and energy hazards that may cause death or injury. Only qualified service personnel may service the J35 or ControlNode. Except where stated in the following sections, do not attempt to service the J35 or ControlNode yourself, OR dismantle, modify or repair the J35 or ControlNode yourself; this will void your warranty.
FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Need more help troubleshooting your J35 and ControlNode? Contact our customer service team online at teambmpro.com/technical-support JHUB APP Is there a user guide for the JHub App? You can access the JHub App User Guide from the settings menu of the JHub App. If you would like to know more about the features of the JHub App, download the JHub Tablet Owner’s Manual from the teambmpro website.
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 will be put into Storage Mode if: 1. The user activated the switch connected to the J35 Load Isolation input. This turns off power to all caravan loads and accessories connected to the J35 CAN bus such as your battery monitor. Check that the switch has not been activated. 2.
APPENDICES J35 OPERATIONAL STATUS INDICATOR The following details the operational status of the J35, as shown by the coloured flash of the LED Status Indicator on the J35.
BATTERY CHARGING MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM The following describes the Battery Charging Management Algorithm used by the J35 when charging the caravan battery from a mains power source. The J35 will operate as described when the caravan loads are connected directly to the J35 and not the caravan battery. Figure 5: J35 Battery Charging Management Algorithm Battery Capacity Soft Start Boost + Bulk-Absorption Float ≤ 100AH 6 Hours 5 Hours 6 Hours 150AH 6 Hours 7.
Voltage Limit (V) Lead Acid Battery Voltage Limit (V) LifePO4 (J35B-L and J35D Only) Current Limit (A) Soft Start 12.0 12.0 10 Boost (J35B-L and J35D only) 14.0 14.0 30 Bulk 14.4 14.6 15 Absorption 14.4 14.6 15 Float 13.6 13.6 10 Charge Mode Table 8: Battery charging management algorithm voltages and currents The J35 intelligently controlled charging algorithm, automatically sets charging parameters so that the caravan battery will maintain the best state of health.
SPECIFICATIONS J35 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM J35A Input Voltage Range < 40A (cold start) Output Current (Load + Battery Current) 20A Factory Set Voltage (Float Voltage) 35A 13.65 V +/0.1 V < 150 mV Output Ripple Voltage < 18V Over Voltage Protection 20-25A 35-38A 15A 30A Battery Current Limit Low Voltage Disconnect Lead Acid 10.5 ± 0.2V - Low Voltage Disconnect LiFePO4 11.5 ± 0.
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