PCE Instruments PCE-BFT 2 User manual

Brake Fluid Tester PCE-BFT 2

User Manual

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 © PCE Instruments 
 
 
Contents 
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1 
2Delivery scope.......................................................................................2 
3Technical specifications ...................................................................... 2 
4Device description ................................................................................3 
4.1 Control panel.................................................................................................................... 3 
5Measurement preparation....................................................................4 
6Measurement......................................................................................... 4 
6.1 Example measurements................................................................................................... 4 
7Warranty.................................................................................................5 
8Disposal ................................................................................................. 5 
 
 
 

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The

device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.

Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and

not covered by our warranty.

•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual. If used otherwise,

this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

•You must not make any technical changes to the device.

•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

•When handling chemicals, always wear protective gloves and goggles and any other

prescribed protective equipment.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

2 Delivery scope

1 x brake fluid tester PCE-BFT 2

4 x 1.5 V AAA battery

1 x carrying case

1 x user manual

3 Technical specifications

Designation

Parameter

Testable brake fluids

DOT3

DOT4

DOT5.1

Display brake fluid quality

<0.1 % Excellent quality

<1 % Good quality

<2.5 % Acceptable quality

>3 % Poor quality

Fluid must be replaced

Display

LC display with backlight

Alarm

audible alarm tone

Automatic power off

after 6 minutes

Power supply

4 x 1.5 V AAA battery

Operating conditions

-10 ... 50 °C / 14 …122 °F

Dimensions

Sensor length: approx. 190 mm / 7.5 in

Display unit: 160 x 37 x 34 mm / 6.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 in

Weight

approx. 155 g / <1 lb

Sensor

Display

Control panel

4 Device description

4.1 Control panel

MODE key

Changing the brake fluid type

Speaker key

Press to enable or disable beeptone

Power key

Switching the meter on and off

Backlight key

Switching the backlight on and off

5 Measurement preparation

Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the meter and insert the 4 AAA batteries into

the battery compartment, observing correct polarity (+ / -).

6 Measurement

Switch on the meter with the power key, change the brake fluid to be measured with the MODE

key. (DOT3, DOT4, DOT5.1)

Before measuring, make sure that the sensor is clean.

Immerse the sensor in the brake fluid to start the measurement.

The result of the measurement can be read on the display.

Note:

Clean the electrodes with a cloth after each measurement and restart the meter before each

measurement in order to zero it. The restart is mandatory for a correct measurement result.

6.1 Example measurements

<0.1% <1% <1.5%

High purity Good condition Normal quality

<2.5% >3% >4%

Normal quality Replace Replace urgently

7 Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:

https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.

8 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament

applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.

They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use

them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with

your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

Germany France Spain

PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L.

Im Langel 26 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mayor, 53

D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete)

Deutschland France España

Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Tel. : +34 967 543 548

Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 Fax: +34 967 543 542

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch www.pce-instruments.com/french www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

United Kingdom Italy Turkey

PCE Instruments UK Ltd PCE Italia s.r.l. PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti.

Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 Halkalı Merkez Mah.

Ensign Way, Southampton 55010 Loc. Gragnano Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C

Hampshire Capannori (Lucca) 34303 Küçükçekmece - İstanbul

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF Italia Türkiye

Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0 Telefono: +39 0583 975 114 Tel: 0212 471 11 47

Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9 Fax: +39 0583 974 824 Faks: 0212 705 53 93

[email protected] info@pce-italia.it in[email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/english www.pce-instruments.com/italiano www.pce-instruments.com/turkish

The Netherlands United States of America

PCE Brookhuis B.V. PCE Americas Inc.

Institutenweg 15 1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8

7521 PH Enschede Jupiter / Palm Beach

Nederland 33458 FL

Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 USA

[email protected] Tel: +1 (561) 320-9162

www.pce-instruments.com/dutch Fax: +1 (561) 320-9176

[email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/us

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