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Installation
Installation
Included in the Box
The following parts are included in the standard SG200 System Kit.
(1)
SmartShunt, with 60” fused positive-lead wire.
(1)
Color Display
(1)
Display mounting bracket and nut
(1)
10m SmartLink Cable
(1)
SmartLink Deutsch-style connector kit, with a connector and
wedgelock.
(1)
Fuse for positive wire
(1)
This manual
Not Included in the Box
1. Mounting fasteners for the SmartShunt. These should be #8 sized cap-
head bolts or screws, depending on the mounting surface.
2. Additional fuse assemblies for the Aux-1 and Aux-2 voltage leads. ABYC
rules specify that circuit protection (fuses) should be located within 6” of the
power source
3. Additional battery cable.
The SmartShunt should be mounted to a firm surface in a dry location. All
cables need to be sized for the maximum current flow. Undersized cables can
present a fire hazard and adversely affect the performance of the SmartShunt.
Tools needed:
•
9/16” wrench or socket and wrench.
•
Any tools required for owner-supplied mounting fasteners.
•
2.0625”, or 53mm hole saw suitable for the mounting surface, if a
suitable a display hole does not already exist.
Installing the SmartShunt and Display
CAUTION: High currents may be carried by the battery cables
attached to the SmartShunt. If you are unsure of any part of the
installation, refer to a qualified installer for their assistance.
Although the SmartShunt uses watertight connectors for the SmartLink cable,
the overall design is not waterproof. The SmartShunt must be installed in a dry
location. The Display is IP65 rated from the front when installed properly, but is
NOT watertight from the rear to allow for condensation to exit the Display.
NOTE
: Should the LCD need cleaning, it can be done with water and a clean
cloth. No chemicals of any type should be used
The SmartShunt is installed in-line with the negative battery cable of the
battery system or bank that you wish to monitor. If you are designing a new
system, refer to a wire size chart to determine the correct size cable to use in
the installation. The cables should be sized for the lowest percentage voltage
drop that is practical, and should not exceed 3%.
NOTE
: Do not install any positive voltage-carrying wires to the SmartShunt
studs - ONLY negative cables. The SmartShunt will not work on the positive
side of an installation.
The SmartShunt should be located as close to the battery as possible,
preferably within a few feet (1 meter). The SG200 uses the SmartShunt to
measure current, or how many amperes are going into or out of the battery.
Because of this, you must ensure that no loads (like a bilge pump) or sources
(like an inverter) are connected directly to the battery. ALL loads and sources
MUST terminate their negative connection at or before the “CABLE” end of the
SmartShunt. If there are multiple connections to be made, a buss bar can be
installed directly prior to the SmartShunt.
NOTE:
If you have a shore-power charger, inverter or inverter-charger,
they may have both a Positive and Negative cable directly connected to
the battery. The positive cable can stay, but the negative cable must be
moved to a position at or before the “CABLE” stud on the SmartShunt.
NOTE:
The SG200 needs to be powered continuously to correctly
function. While disconnecting for an extended layup period is
advisable, disconnecting over short periods of time between
usage will lead to incorrect SoC and SoH readings.
