Does an optimate or similar set off bike alarms? - SV650.org

31-01-11, 04:17 AM

I'm just curious whether or not optimate type intelligent chargers set off alarms when they're going through they're varying states of charge and also how they interract if said alarm has gone into sleep/winter mode.

Thanks.

rictus01 · 31-01-11, 05:17 AM

no they don't, the alarm would only go off if it detected a sudden total power loss, a smart charger won't deplete a battery that far even when running a complete cycle.

yorkie_chris · 31-01-11, 12:12 PM

IME they are fine

the_lone_wolf · 31-01-11, 01:50 PM

Never had any issues with my Meta alarm and genuine optimate, but don't leave it on much...

Ruffy · 31-01-11, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by monkey

I'm just curious whether or not optimate type intelligent chargers set off alarms when they're going through they're varying states of charge...

Never had a problem like this with my Datatool.

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Originally Posted by monkey

...and also how they interract if said alarm has gone into sleep/winter mode.

Thanks.

What's sleep mode? Once my alarm is armed, the last thing I'd want it to do is go to sleep!!!

31-01-11, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruffy

Never had a problem like this with my Datatool.

What's sleep mode? Once my alarm is armed, the last thing I'd want it to do is go to sleep!!!

I think a lot of them do this to save the battery. Usually it's when the battery voltage is down to a certain level they'll switch off a sensor or two or even go into imobilise only.

Ruffy · 31-01-11, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by monkey

I think a lot of them do this to save the battery. Usually it's when the battery voltage is down to a certain level they'll switch off a sensor or two or even go into imobilise only.

Cheers for that. It's a new one on me, though. Shows how old my alarm is! As it happens I probably wouldn't buy another hi-tech one nowadays but that's a whole other debate.

31-01-11, 04:17 AM	#1
monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Does an optimate or similar set off bike alarms? I'm just curious whether or not optimate type intelligent chargers set off alarms when they're going through they're varying states of charge and also how they interract if said alarm has gone into sleep/winter mode. Thanks.

31-01-11, 05:17 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Does an optimate or similar set off bike alarms? no they don't, the alarm would only go off if it detected a sudden total power loss, a smart charger won't deplete a battery that far even when running a complete cycle. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

31-01-11, 12:12 PM	#3
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31-01-11, 01:50 PM	#4
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