Rich Solar
Rich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor with Shunt | 8~120V 500A Battery Monitor with Shunt | Accurate Battery Status Monitor | Easy to Use
- SKU:
- RS-BM500
- UPC:
- 650380715669
Description
The 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.
Features
Specifications
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Manufacturer: Rich Solar
Product Line: Monitor
Model ID: RS-BM500
Model: RS-BM500
Battery Voltage Range: 8-120V
Working Dissipation: 10mA
Standby Dissipation: 1mA
Capacity Accuracy: ±1.0%
Voltage Accuracy: ±1.0%
Current Accuracy: ±1.0%
Backlight On Current: 80mA
Capacity Setting Value: 0-500A
Current Range: 0.1-9999Ah
Recommended Tools
Wrench
Drill
Jig saw
2 ring terminals of appropriate size for battery cable
Crimp tool for ring terminals
Wiring Diagram
The following wiring diagram will be referenced in the next section.
Installation
- Before doing anything, disconnect all wires from the negative side of the battery.
- Cut 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.
- Install the shunt as shown in the wiring diagram above. Note: 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.
- Use the B+ wire included in the package to connect the B+ terminal of the shunt to the positive side of the battery. Note: Do not stack smaller terminals under large ones.
- Connect the shunt to the remote display using the included shielded cable.
Mounting the Remote Display
- Plan the location of your remote display and keep in mind there is a cable that needs to route all the way to the shunt.
- Drill a hole in the center of the planned location and use the jig saw to cut a hole according to the following picture.
- Connect the shielded cable to the shunt and route it such that you can bring it through the hole.
- Connect the shielded cable to the remote and snap the remote into place.

Basic Setup
- Hold the "Ok" button for 3 seconds to enter the settings screen. The up and down arrows are used to navigate as well as change parameters. The "Ok" and "<<" button are used to enter and exit a setting.
- Set the "CAP" setting to match the capacity of your battery or battery bank.
- Optionally set the "HIGH V" and "LOW V" values to the voltages at which you want remaining capacity/percentage to reset to 100% and 0% respectively.
- Alarm is the minimum Ah value that will trigger an audible alarm.
- Once all of these settings are complete, hit "<<" and your BMK is set up.
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