DeepBass9 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinTheTerrible Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepBass9 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Can you view the system output remotely, by wireless or ethernet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinTheTerrible Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepBass9 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hmm, can do the same with a pencil and paper. HeinTheTerrible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNodashi Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anarchy2007 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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