January 23, 20179 yr Does anyone have any experience with these? I am running 2 Microcare MPPTs so it looks like this will be a good solution. http://microcare.co.za/battery-monitor/ The price seems to be around R2200 as far as I can find, I'm not sure if that includes cables etc.
January 24, 20179 yr No cables included. They use ethernet (RJ45) and telephone (RJ11) to connect all the sensors. You also need to supply the cable for battery mid point connection. It's a really nice setup but more expensive compared to a Victron BMV. Let say you have a Microcare bi-directional inverter and a Microcare LCD MPPT you'll need the following: 1 x Battery monitor 2 x battery sensors (for power going in and out) 2 x converter boxes (connects the inverter and MPPT to the battery monitor) All this will give you the ability to check the amount of power going in and out, volts, SOC and amps. The kicker is, this kit will set you back about the price of 2 BMV's.
January 24, 20179 yr 9 hours ago, DeepBass9 said: Can you view the system output remotely, by wireless or ethernet? Yes, with the optional web logger box (about R4500), first year online monitoring is included with the purchase, after that its R450 per year.
January 24, 20179 yr 2 hours ago, DeepBass9 said: Hmm, can do the same with a pencil and paper. True, but not as accurate and up to date as an automated system
June 12, 20197 yr I realize this is an old post, but just to clarify. Included with each of these products: Battery sensor - 1x Cat5 RJ45 Flylead, 1x cable for battery midpoint, 1x cable for battery temp, 1x cable for power Rs232 to 485 cobverter - 1x 6 Core RJ11 cable Battery monito - 1x Cat5 RJ45 Flylead The battery monitor calculates state of charge vs current drawn using Peukert's law. This I would rate it's best feature giving a quick visual indication of SOC and time remaining at current usage.
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