{"product_id":"rich-solar-500-amp-battery-monitor-with-shunt-8-120v","title":"Rich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor With Shunt | 8-120V","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"float: left; clear: both; margin: 10px 35px 20px 35px; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cnoscript class=\"loading-lazy\"\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2kX_rK2UlRQ\" title=\"Rich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor with Shunt Video\" style=\"max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor With Shunt Shows Accurate Voltage, Current and Capacity for 8V to 120V Battery Banks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor With Shunt (RS-BM500) measures what goes into and out of your battery bank, so you know exactly how much capacity is left. It works with battery systems from 8V to 120V, handles up to 500A through its shunt, and reads voltage, current and capacity to within ±1.0%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shunt mounts close to the battery on the negative cable, and a backlit remote display mounts flush in a wall where you can see it. The monitor draws only 10mA while working and 1mA in standby. This listing offers the battery monitor kit and an optional metal bezel (RS-BM500BZ) for the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor With Shunt Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShunt-Based Measurement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a voltage-only meter, the shunt measures every amp flowing in and out of the battery. That gives a true state-of-charge reading for lithium batteries, whose voltage stays nearly flat across most of their capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e±1.0% Accuracy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Solar rates voltage, current and capacity accuracy at ±1.0%, so you can plan loads and charging with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWide 8V to 120V Range\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monitor works on battery systems from 8V to 120V, covering 12V, 24V and 48V banks and higher-voltage systems. Capacity can be tracked from 0.1Ah to 9,999Ah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUp to 500A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included shunt is rated for 500A, which covers large 12V inverters and high-current DC loads in RV, marine and off-grid systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow Self-Consumption\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking dissipation is 10mA and standby dissipation is just 1mA, so the monitor itself barely affects your battery. The backlight draws 80mA when on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBacklit Remote Display\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backlit display stays readable at night and in dim battery bays. It connects to the shunt with the included shielded cable and snaps into a cutout in a wall or panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRVs and travel trailers.\u003c\/strong\u003e See exactly how much house battery capacity is left while boondocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVans and campers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Track solar and alternator charging and daily power use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoats.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor the house bank from the cabin instead of the battery compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-grid cabins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch a 24V or 48V bank's state of charge through the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries without Bluetooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add accurate monitoring to batteries such as the ALPHA 3 LITE that have no built-in app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Compares to Common Alternatives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus a voltage-only meter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Battery voltage gives only a rough idea of charge, especially with lithium batteries. A shunt monitor counts amp-hours for a much more accurate reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus a battery's built-in Bluetooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in apps need a phone within Bluetooth range. The RS-BM500 shows the bank's status on a fixed wall display that anyone can read at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus a charge controller display.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controller only sees solar charging. The shunt measures every source and every load connected to the battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs This Monitor the Right Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure your system's maximum current is within the 500A shunt rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring.\u003c\/strong\u003e The battery's negative terminal must connect directly to the shunt's B- side, with no other connections on the negative terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on a wrench, drill, jigsaw, crimp tool and two ring terminals sized for your battery cable. Ring terminals are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay location.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display mounts in a wall cutout. Plan a route for the cable back to the shunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis may be a good fit if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want an accurate state-of-charge reading for a lithium or lead-acid bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour battery bank runs anywhere from 8V to 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a wall-mounted display instead of a phone app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour system draws up to 500A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere Does the Shunt Go?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount it as close to the battery as possible on the negative side. The battery's negative terminal connects directly to the shunt's B- side, with no other connections on that terminal. Follow Rich Solar's wiring diagram for the rest of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Does the Monitor Get Power?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included B+ wire connects the shunt's B+ terminal to the battery positive, and the shielded cable connects the shunt to the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes It Work on 48V Systems?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It supports battery systems from 8V to 120V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Is the Metal Bezel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RS-BM500BZ metal bezel is an optional trim for the remote display, sold as a separate option in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Rich Solar RS-BM500 Remote Display (Battery Monitor Option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 500A Shunt (Battery Monitor Option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x B+ Wire (Battery Monitor Option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Shielded Display Cable (Battery Monitor Option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Rich Solar RS-BM500BZ Metal Bezel (Metal Bezel Option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow Exactly What Is Left in Your Battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor With Shunt gives 8V to 120V battery banks accurate voltage, current and capacity readings on a backlit wall display. At Outbound Power, we help customers add monitoring to RV, marine and off-grid systems. If you have questions, our 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\u003eRich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor With Shunt 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\u003eBattery Monitor (RS-BM500)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.1489%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.8511%;\"\u003eRS-BM500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8V to 120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShunt Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1Ah to 9,999Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacklight On Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacklit remote display, wall cutout mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Bezel (RS-BM500BZ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional metal trim for the RS-BM500 remote display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor Manual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/Rich_Solar_500_Amp_Battery_Monitor_Manual.pdf?v=1742738554\" title=\"Rich Solar 500 Amp Battery Monitor Manual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/Rich_Solar_500_Amp_Battery_Monitor_Manual_100x100.jpg?v=1742738553\" alt=\"Rich_Solar_500_Amp_Battery_Monitor_Manual\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rich Solar","offers":[{"title":"Battery Monitor","offer_id":46356755611897,"sku":"RS-BM500","price":82.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metal Bezel","offer_id":46356755644665,"sku":"RS-BM500BZ","price":16.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/Rich_Solar_500_Amp_Battery_Monitor_with_Shunt.jpg?v=1742739590","url":"https:\/\/outboundpower.com\/products\/rich-solar-500-amp-battery-monitor-with-shunt-8-120v","provider":"Outbound Power","version":"1.0","type":"link"}