The Battery Bug? Starting Battery Monitor (SBM) Series
The Battery Bug? Starting Battery Monitor (SBM) series increases the reliability of batteries in engine starting applications. The BB-SBM uses patented CrankCheck technology to monitor cranking health and other critical battery performance data. For cars, light trucks, motorcycles, and other engine starting batteries.
Performance: The Battery Bug constantly analyzes key parameters of battery operation
CrankCheck automatically tests cranking performance at every start
A microprocessor continuously monitors decay in battery cranking performance and calculates total battery cranking state of health
The Battery Bug monitors charger and alternator performance for damaging over-charge and under-charge conditions
Automatic volt meter mode shows battery terminal voltage every two seconds
Battery temperature is constantly measured and the cranking state of health alarm is adjusted for extreme low temperatures
Audible Alarms: Install it and forget it. The Battery Bug will sound an alarm when the battery needs attention.
Replace battery / end of life alarm will sound when cranking health drops below 10%
The overcharge alarm will sound when alternator voltage is above 15.0V
Low battery / recharge when a chronic undercharge condition is detected (below 12.1V for more than 30 seconds) and the battery needs to be charged.
Display: The informative LDC display provides a complete picture of battery health
Starting performance of the most recent engine start is displayed by a flashing bar on the analog display.
Cranking state of health / battery life is shown as a numerical state of health number and also is displayed on the analog display.
Battery voltage and alternator / charger voltage are displayed so correct charging functions can be confirmed.
Replace battery and low battery icons indicate what actions need to be taken when an alarm is active.
Installation and Compatibility:
Compatible with any 12V battery used for engine starting.
Software is optimized for batteries used for starting cars, light trucks, emergency vehicles, generators.
'Y' terminals and flexible leads connect to any battery lug style
Installs in minutes directly to battery
Rugged, water-tight case conveniently mounts to battery
Becomes active one minute after installation. When active, the BB-SBM12 continuously monitors charge level and battery voltage and remains ready to record the cranking performance of the battery every time the engine is started.