Argus BB-SBM12-PS Battery Bug Battery Monitor for Motorcycles and Power Sports
Product Details
Argus Analyzers Battery Bug Battery Monitor for Motorcycle is a full-time battery monitor that warns about the approaching battery failure. As the motorcycle or ATV starting battery gets older and nears its end-of-life, the battery bug alerts with an audible alarm that the battery should be replaced before it is too late. The patented Argus CrankCheck technology tracks the batteries health and predicts cranking failure. It features a LCD display that shows percent battery life remaining, present battery voltage, alternator/charging voltage, data from the battery's worst start and data from the battery's previous start. This monitor’s critical audible alarms indicates "low battery charge" and "replace battery now". It has six foot long straight wire leads for convenient mounting of the data display outside of the battery compartment. The cable termination is of 6mm ring terminal for the smaller power sport batteries. This monitor works with any lead acid engine starting battery.
- Helps prevent owners from being stranded by a dead battery
- Extends battery life by alerting users to damaging charge conditions
- Advanced CrankCheck technology tests battery health every time the engine is started
- Audible alarms and an easy-to-read LCD screen keep users informed of battery status
- Designed specifically for motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis and other power sport applications
You count on your vehicle's ability to crank every time, so don't get left in the dark by a dead battery. The Argus BB-SMB12PS Battery Bug Battery Monitor for Motorcycles and Power Sports uses advanced CrankCheck technology to test the health of the battery every time the engine is started, tracking the decay of cranking health over time. It clearly indicates battery health on the easy-to-read display, and audibly alerts you when performance begins to drop to dangerously low levels.
 The Battery Bug is compact and easy to install. |
It's a fact: any battery will naturally lose its charge over time, no matter if it's in your daily driver or a garaged beauty. Once fully discharged, a battery will start to permanently lose its overall capacity. This results in weaker performance, even when fully recharged.
The Argus BB-SMB12PS Battery Bug Battery Monitor for Motorcycles and Power Sports can significantly extend your battery's life by monitoring its charge level. Its on-board microprocessor continuously monitors decay in battery cranking performance and calculates your battery's total state of cranking health. It also monitors alternator and charger performance for damaging over-charge and under-charge conditions. If the battery reaches a low state of charge, the Battery Bug will sound an audible alarm indicating the need for recharge or replacement. Perfect for colder climates, the Battery Bug also measures battery temperature and adjusts the cranking state of health alarm for extreme low temperatures.
 The display is easy to read and understand. |
The Battery Bug's information-packed LCD display shows critical battery health and performance information that's easy to read and understand. A graphical indication of cranking health remaining and the performance of the most recent engine start appear at the top of the display. Below that is a numerical gauge that shows cranking health remaining, battery voltage, and alternator/charger voltage. Low Battery and Replace Battery icons at the bottom of the display indicate what actions need to be taken when the audible alarm is active.
If the battery needs attention, the Battery Bug will alert you with its on-board audible alarm. The Low Battery alarm will sound when a chronic undercharge condition (below 12.1V for more than 30 seconds) is detected. An overcharge alarm will sound when the alternator or charger voltage exceeds 15 Volts. Finally, the Replace Battery alarm will activate if the cranking health of the battery drops below 10%.
Easy to Install in Any Vehicle
The Battery Bug for Motorcycles and Power Sports comes equipped with 6.4mm ring terminals that are optimized to fit motorcycle, ATV, jet ski, and other power sport batteries. The Battery Bug can also be attached to remote battery terminals without significantly affecting test results. It's engineered tough to survive the elements, and the 6-foot cable gives you the flexibility to place the display right where you need it. The Battery Bug consumes very little power--about the same amount as your vehicle's digital clock--and will not adversely affect battery performance. The Battery Bug can also be attached to two batteries in parallel, and the preferred installation is to attach it diagonally across the pack. The black wire should attach to the negative post at one end of the pack, and the red wire should attach to the positive post at the other end of the pack.
The Battery Bug is easy to reset as well, just disconnect one of its wires and the memory will be erased. It is recommended that you reset the Battery Bug if it shows the Replace Battery icon. If the Replace Battery icon illuminates again at the next attempted start, you can be confident that a battery replacement is justified.
Choosing the Battery Bug That's Right for You
The CrankCheck and charge level monitoring software embedded in the Argus BB-SMB12-PS Battery Bug Starting Battery Monitor for Motorcycles is designed specifically for motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis and other power sport applications. For cars, light trucks, emergency equipment, generators, and other starting batteries for engines typically larger than 1500CC, choose the Argus BB-SBM12 Battery Bug Starting Battery Monitor.
The Argus Battery Bug Deep Cycle Series is recommended for marine, RV, worksite, and other heavy-duty applications that involve deep-cycle batteries. Choose the BB-DCM12-300 for applications up to 300Ah, the BB-DCM12-150 for applications up to 150Ah, BB-DCM12-100 for applications up to 100Ah, or the BB-DCM12-90 for applications up to 90Ah.
Customer Reviews ::
Almost works as intended - Ernie - McDonough, GA
I purchased this item to use on my motorcycle (2009 KLR-650). All works ok except for when I crank my bike up the Argus BB SBM12 always shows a 0% cranking voltage(or batt. condition indication which indicates a dead battery). This happens everytime I start the bike. The batt. is about 8 months old and has been maintained properly. It cranks the bike over quickly and Ive never had a problem starting my bike. The voltage on the battery with the bike not running is 12.8V and shows 14.5V when running. I hooked up the unit to my lawn mower battery and the cranking condition shows to be at 80%(normal for a good batt.) with 12.6V when off and 13.3 V when running. I'm not sure why the Battery Bug Monitor is doing this, I suspect it is because my Bike starts up faster than the meter is able to read the cranking voltage drop across it. Any ideal will be welcomed... Yes I do like this meter and will use it anyway to keep an eye on my batt. charging voltage when riding it.
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