{"product_id":"500a-battery-monitor-with-shunt","title":"500 Amp Battery Monitor with Shunt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2kX_rK2UlRQ?si=O0h6uGHSnUahDB8W\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and Wiring-Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RS-BM500 shunt should be mounted as close to the battery as possible, and the remote display is intended to be mounted on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Tools\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigsaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ring terminals of appropriate size for battery cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrimp tool for ring terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWiring Diagram\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe following wiring diagram will be referenced in the next section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"257\" width=\"561\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/2769\/0553\/files\/Snipaste_2024-06-19_11-29-11.png?v=1718767771\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore doing anything, disconnect all wires from the negative side of the battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the negative cable for the battery and crimp on new ring terminals. Alternatively, use a new wire of appropriate gauge to carry the full current demand of your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the shunt as shown in the wiring diagram above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: The negative terminal of the battery must connect directly to the “B-\" side of the shunt, and there should be no other connections to the negative terminal of the battery for accurate measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the B+ wire included in the package to connect the B+ terminal of the shunt to the positive side of the battery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Do not stack smaller terminals under large ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the shunt to the remote display using the included shielded cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMounting the Remote Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the location of your remote display and keep in mind there is a cable that needs to route all the way to the shunt. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill a hole in the center of the planned location and use the jigsaw to cut a hole according to the following picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the shielded cable to the shunt and route it such that you can bring it through the hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the shielded cable to the remote and snap the remote into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prdct_table_specs_content  prdct_table_specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"specs_title specs_header\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_block\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"specs_columns_title specs_header\"\u003eBattery Info\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_columns_item\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003eRS-BM500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eBattery Voltage Range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003e8-120V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eWorking Dissipation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003e10mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eStandby Dissipation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003e1mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eCapacity Accuracy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003e±1.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eVoltage Accuracy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003e±1.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eCurrent Accuracy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003e±1.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eBacklight On Current:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003e80mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eCapacity Setting Value:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003e0-500A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs_container_item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_label\"\u003eCurrent Range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specs_value\"\u003e0.1-9999Ah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RICH SOLAR","offers":[{"title":"Battery Monitor","offer_id":50684618834208,"sku":"RS-BM500","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metal Bezel","offer_id":50684618866976,"sku":"RS-BM500BZ","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/8726\/7616\/files\/Battery_Monitor_BM_500_-_1_0401038c-d65d-4c23-a972-62d7a489ad7c.jpg?v=1757649549","url":"https:\/\/solarpunkit.com\/products\/500a-battery-monitor-with-shunt","provider":"SOLARPUNKit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}