AUTOMATIC BATTERY FLUID REMINDER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES WITH FLOODED LEAD ACID BATTERIES AND METHOD THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20170301210A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-19

    申请号:US15130230

    申请日:2016-04-15

    IPC分类号: G08B21/18 G01R31/36

    摘要: An automatic battery fluid level monitoring system is provided. The automatic monitoring system includes a fluid consumption algorithm, programmed into a microprocessor based motor controller, connected through a communications link to a microprocessor based battery charger. The battery charger is electrically connected to a flooded type battery as well as a power connection such as being plugged into an outlet, the electrical connection from an alternator, or the like. Once the fluid consumption algorithm indicates that the fluid level is too low, a battery fluid indicator is activated utilizing a visual and/or audio display. After the battery is refilled, a fluid added reset is triggered, which deactivates the battery fluid indicator. Additional embodiments include utilizing a wired or wireless connection to a remote fleet management system, as well as alternative vehicle performance rules wherein the vehicle performance parameters can be purposefully altered to effect the ongoing performance of the vehicle.