SparkBright Monsoon
Waterproof battery voltage monitor (BVM)
The Monsoon is a fully waterproof voltage indicator with a bright three colour (green/amber/red) LED. The control circuit is built into a tiny water-resistant capsule embedded directly behind the LED, and a black nylon bezel (plus one spare) is supplied for a tidy installation into your panel.
- fully waterproof & shockproof (IP rating pending)
- available in three LED sizes; 10mm, 8mm, and 5mm
- indicates your battery’s charge condition and confirms alternator operation (if applicable)
- available in 6v, 12v, or 24v versions (or other voltage from 3v min. to 32v max.)
- extremely accurate (12v unit is +/-0.03v)
- 600mm long flexible flying leads (longer leads available on request)
- reverse polarity and overload protected
- simple two wire connection to positive & negative
- very low power consumption(7ma typical)
- Monsoon is not auto-dimming (please see Eclipse5, Eclipse8 or Eclipse10)
Features:
- motorcycles & automotive
- custom application (please contact us for advice)
- standby or portable power units
- aviation or marine
- recreational vehicles
Applications include:
DatasheetBelow are our standard thresholds, recommended for all 12v lead-acid battery systems including an alternator or other charger. Completely bespoke thresholds and output patterns can be created for you at no extra cost (e.g. for custom or ultra-low power applications).
| Interpretation: | ||||
| Voltage: | Output: | Engine running: | Engine stopped (electrics off): | |
| >15.20v | ■■ | Green / Red alternating | over-charging – regulator problem | not applicable |
| >13.20v | ■ | Green steady | normal charging | exceptional battery charge (uncommon) |
| >12.45v | ■ | Amber steady | under-charging – alternator problem | normal battery, charged and in good health |
| >12.25v | ■■ | Red slow flashing | not charging – battery low | fair battery charge |
| >12.05v | •• | Red 2 flashes, repeating | not charging – battery low | low battery charge |
| >11.80v | ••• | Red 3 flashes, repeating | not charging – battery very low | very low battery charge |
| <11.80v | •••• | Red 4 flashes, repeating | not charging – battery very low | consider renewing battery |
* this table reflects a monitor correctly installed as per the instruction guide, and not connected to a high load circuit
(e.g. headlights)
** a very small number of users confuse the amber and red colours. However, amber is always steady, reds are always flashing
| LED size: | Panel hole required for LED bezel: | Notes: |
| 10mm | 14mm | pcb is shrouded by bezel |
| 8mm | 12mm | pcb is shrouded by bezel |
| 5mm | 8mm | pcb is connected to LED by 50mm flexible leads pcb not shrouded by bezel |
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