{"product_id":"rich-solar-500a-battery-monitor-with-shunt","title":"Rich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor with Shunt 8~120V 500A Battery Monitor with Shunt","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and Wiring-Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Tools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Diagram\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following wiring diagram will be referenced in the next section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch2\u003eMounting the Remote Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e RS-BM500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBattery Voltage Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorking Dissipation:\u003c\/b\u003e 10mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandby Dissipation:\u003c\/b\u003e 1mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacity Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e ±1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoltage Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e ±1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCurrent Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e ±1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBacklight On Current:\u003c\/b\u003e 80mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacity Setting Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0-500A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCurrent Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.1-9999Ah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 × 6 × 3 in\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross Weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS-BM500, RS-BM500BZ (UPC 650380715669, 650380715454)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from our Upland, CA warehouse to the lower 48 states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rvpg-brand-links\"\u003eShop the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rich-solar\"\u003eRich Solar range\u003c\/a\u003e at RV Parts Giant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rich Solar","offers":[{"title":"Battery Monitor","offer_id":67704238178605,"sku":"RVP-04635","price":81.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metal Bezel","offer_id":67704238211373,"sku":"RVP-04636","price":16.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/5625\/2717\/files\/Battery_Monitor_BM_500_-_1.jpg?v=1792795481","url":"https:\/\/www.rvpartsgiant.com\/products\/rich-solar-500a-battery-monitor-with-shunt","provider":"RV Parts Giant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}