{"product_id":"500-amp-battery-monitor-with-shunt","title":"500 Amp Battery Monitor with Shunt","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEquipment Type and Primary Applications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RS-BM500 is a 500 amp battery monitor with shunt for measuring battery voltage, current, and amp-hour capacity in battery systems operating from 8 to 120 V. It is suited to applications requiring remote monitoring of battery charge and system consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerformance Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: RS-BM500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery voltage range: 8–120 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity accuracy: ±1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage accuracy: ±1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent accuracy: ±1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity setting value: 0–500 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent range: 0.1–9999 Ah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking dissipation: 10 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby dissipation: 1 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklight-on current: 80 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSafety Features and Certifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor accurate measurements, connect the battery negative terminal directly to the shunt B- terminal; do not make other connections to the battery negative terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect all wires from the battery negative side before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not stack smaller terminals beneath larger terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eInstallation and Maintenance Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the shunt as close to the battery as possible and mount the remote display on a wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse appropriately sized battery-cable ring terminals, a wrench, drill, jigsaw, and crimp tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the negative battery cable and install new ring terminals, or use a wire sized for the system’s full current demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the shunt to the remote display with the included shielded cable and connect B+ using the included B+ wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWarranty and Service Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBranding\/References\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer reference: RS-BM500. Package dimensions are 8 × 6 × 3 in, with a gross weight of 2 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDifferentiators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monitor combines a 500 A capacity setting with broad 8–120 V battery compatibility and a remotely mounted display connected through shielded cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rich Solar","offers":[{"title":"Battery Monitor","offer_id":45362827952243,"sku":"RS-BM500","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/9969\/3939\/files\/Battery_Monitor_BM_500_-_1.jpg?v=1789948107","url":"https:\/\/ampereauthority.com\/products\/500-amp-battery-monitor-with-shunt","provider":"Ampere Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}