International Dealer News IDN EICMA Extra 2015 | Page 20

PRO GuIDe

OptiMate 6 Select
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.
TECMATE
Tienen, BELGIUM
Tel: [phone]
www.tecmate.com

Vintage Domino
Gephard levers and
black Condor bars

Italian specialist Domino/Tommaselli has added to
its vintage range of parts and accessories with an
update of the classic Ghepard style lever with
new left and right lever assembly kits for all
motocross and enduro bikes of the seventies and
eighties. The Domino Ghepard levers were used
on many national and international
championship-winning machines and are
available with an optional imitation leather cover
to increase the retro authenticity of the look. Also
seen here, Domino has introduced a black version
of its Condor vintage-style handlebar in a
selection of dimensions.
DOMINO, Italy; www.domino-group.com