{"product_id":"renogy-monitoring-screen-for-smart-lithium-battery-series","title":"Renogy Monitoring Screen for Smart Lithium Battery Series","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 32px; margin: 0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/renogy-rms-lfps-battery-monitoring-screen-with-a-blank-lcd-and-a-ring-lit-power-button.jpg\" alt=\"Renogy RMS-LFPS battery monitoring screen with a blank LCD and a ring-lit power button\" width=\"949\" height=\"636\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 320px; min-width: 0; text-wrap: pretty;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Renogy Monitoring Screen for Smart Lithium Battery Series Reads Your Battery Bank Straight From the BMS, No Shunt Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy Monitoring Screen for Smart Lithium Battery Series, model RMS-LFPS, is a wall-mount meter with a backlit LCD. Instead of measuring current with a shunt, it communicates with the battery management system (BMS) of Renogy Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries. Renogy says this gives more accurate state of charge readings than traditional battery monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is for owners of Renogy Smart Lithium batteries in off-grid energy storage systems. It works with a single battery or a parallel bank, and it is made only for Renogy Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRenogy Monitoring Screen for Smart Lithium Battery Series Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReads the BMS Directly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screen gets battery bank information straight from the BMS for precise tracking and prediction. It shows present voltage, present current, capacity, state of charge, remaining time, a four-segment battery level and the number of paralleled batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlug and Play With No Shunt\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the screen to the battery's RS485 UP communication port with the included RJ45 cable. Renogy says no system configuration or calibration is needed and no shunt is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarning Codes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screen shows nine warning codes, 01 to 09, covering high and low temperature, over-voltage, under-voltage and over-current conditions. Renogy says this helps you spot abnormal conditions and improper operation early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBattery Shelf Mode\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the power button for 3 seconds to switch the battery or bank to shelf mode and preserve power when it is not in use. Hold it for 1 second to switch back to active mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eParallel Bank Monitoring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith inter-battery communication enabled, the screen follows the charging and discharging of a parallel bank. Renogy says it reads banks of no more than 900Ah rated capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle battery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount the screen where you can read voltage, current and state of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParallel battery banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e See the average voltage and charge level of the bank on one screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRV, marine and cabin storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Renogy lists RV, marine, camping, outdoor, cabin and truck uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBMS Monitoring Screen Versus Shunt Battery Monitor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shunt monitor measures current flowing through a shunt in the battery circuit. This screen reads the BMS instead, so it needs no shunt. Renogy says to use a shunt-based monitor for non-Renogy batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatible Batteries Only\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenogy says the screen works with the Renogy 48V 50Ah Smart Lithium Battery, the 12V 100Ah Smart Lithium Battery with Self-Heating Function and the 12V 100Ah Smart Lithium Battery. It is not for other brands of lithium iron phosphate battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIndoor Mounting and Clearance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenogy says to mount it in a clean, dry, protected indoor location, ideally at eye level. Leave at least 2 in (50 mm) behind it for the RJ45 cable bend. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, rain, snow or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis May Be A Good Fit If\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou own Renogy Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want state of charge from the BMS instead of a shunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou run a parallel bank and want one display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes It Work With Other Brands of Lithium Battery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Renogy says it is only for the Renogy Smart Lithium Battery Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Screen Stay On?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The backlight goes out after 15 to 25 seconds with no button press, and the screen then scrolls through voltage, current, capacity and state of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I Wire Batteries in Series?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Renogy's manual says not to string these batteries in series because it can cause catastrophic failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Warranty Does It Have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenogy lists a 1-year material and workmanship warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Monitoring Screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 16.4 ft (5 m) RJ45 Communication Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x M2.9 x 13 Self-Tapping Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow Your Lithium Bank With the Renogy Monitoring Screen for Smart Lithium Battery Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy Monitoring Screen for Smart Lithium Battery Series gives you BMS-based readings with no shunt to install. If you want help confirming it fits your batteries, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242); text-align: left; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRenogy Monitoring Screen for Smart Lithium Battery Series Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.1489%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.8511%;\"\u003e12 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242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCC Part 15 Class B, CE, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-year material and workmanship warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRenogy Monitoring Screen for Smart Lithium Battery Series Manual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/renogy-monitoring-screen-for-smart-lithium-battery-series-user-manual.pdf\" 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