As motorcycle control systems become increasingly advanced, with engine management and even suspension settings now microprocessor controlled, software updates and system troubleshooting with an OEM or an aftermarket diagnostic tool is becoming the new normal in service shops.
With it comes the problem of software update interruptions, or false error codes during troubleshooting - simply because the battery's power ran out, causing the voltage to drop below the required minimum (typically around 12.5V).
TecMate has a solution - the OptiMate 6 Select, with power supply service mode that delivers a fixed voltage of 13.6 Volts with up to 4 Amp support current, guaranteeing the battery voltage remains in range during download and updating of software, and giving the technician the time to figure out what went wrong on the motorcycle.
The power supply mode is easily activated – with the OptiMate 6 SELECT connected to the battery simply touch the Select-touch ‘button’ sensor for 5 seconds and charging changes to the power supply mode. During power supply mode OptiMate 6 Select continues to monitor the battery, warning if current draw from the vehicle is too high (e.g. headlights that draw well over 5A), causing the battery voltage to drop.
With battery size and capacity shrinking despite the increasing demand placed on the battery by the additional systems, TecMate recommends charging and testing the battery prior to system updating or troubleshooting, as a poorly charged or conditioned battery can often contribute to the problems experienced.
OptiMate 6 Select’s charge programmes are designed to correctly and fully charge any type of 12V lead-acid battery, ranging from standard wet cell to the latest sealed AGM. Programme one is for the majority of batteries charged up to 14.4V and programme 2 is for hi-performance AGM batteries that need a higher charge voltage of 14.7V (e.g. Odyssey). Programme selection is easy - prior to battery connection touch the Select-TOUCH sensor for 3 seconds and the alternate programme is now in memory, and it remains until the alternate programme is selected, even when AC power to the charger is lost.
Following connection to the battery progress is fully automatic; the 9-step save, charge and test programme delivers temperature compensated voltage at up to 5 Amps charge current controlled with OptiMate's unique AmpMatic processor that adjusts charge parameters according to the battery’s size and condition, as well as ambient temperature.
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