Magnum Energy Battery Monitor Kit ME-BMK - Manual (Page 7)

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Installation
2.0 Installation
Before installing the ME-BMK, read this entire section so you can thoroughly
plan the details to ensure the overall system requirements are accomplished.
To assist in planning and designing your installation, review the basic sys-
tem diagram in Figure 2-1. If another network device besides the ME-BMK
is to be installed, refer to Section 2.3 to determine your specifi c network
confi guration.
WARNING: Installations should be performed by qualifi ed person-
nel, such as a licensed or certifi ed electrician. It is the installer’s
responsibility to determine which safety codes apply and to ensure
that all applicable installation requirements are followed. Applicable
installation codes vary depending on the specifi c location and ap-
plication. Review the “Important Product Safety Information” on
page ii before any installation.
The ME-BMK Sense Module is connected to the inverter by a 10’ communica-
tions cable, and to the DC shunt using a 5’ twisted-pair signal wire. Before
installing and connecting any wires, determine the following routes:
1) The communications cable route throughout the home or vehicle/
boat to the inverter.
2) The twisted-pair signal wire route to the shunt.
Info: The communications cable may be extended beyond the sup-
plied 10’, but to ensure voltage accuracy do not extend the 5’ twisted-
pair wire used between the DC shunt and the Sense Module.
Info: For information on the size of the battery cable and overcurrent
protection device to be used in the installation, refer to the inverter
owner’s manual.
2.1 Required Components and Tools
2.1.1 List of Supplied Components in the ME-BMK/ME-BMK-NS:
• ME-BMK/ME-BMK-NS Owner’s Manual
• Sense Module (with two #8 x 3/4” Phillips mounting screws)
• 500A/50mv DC shunt (with two #8 x 3/4” Phillips mounting screws)*
• 10ft Communications cable
• 5ft Twisted-pair (blue and orange color) signal wires
2.1.2 List of Other Required Equipment and Materials:
• Magnum inverter with a network port
• ME-RC50 (revision ≥ 2.0) remote, ME-ARC50 remote, or an
ME-RTR router
• Batteries (with appropriately sized cables)
• Short (~18”) battery cable (to connect shunt to battery negative)
• In-line fuse holder (with 2-amp DC fuse)
• 4-Wire phone-splitter (if using multiple network devices)
2.1.3 Tools Required to Install the ME-BMK:
• Flat-blade screwdrivers (1/4” and 1/8” blades)
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 9/16” open-end wrench or adjustable crescent wrench
*The ME-BMK includes a shunt, the ME-BMK-NS does not.