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Installation
2.0 Installation
Before installing, read this entire section to thoroughly plan the
details to ensure your overall system requirements are accomplished.
To assist in planning and designing the installation, review the basic
diagram in Figure 2-1. If installing another network device besides
the ME-BMK, refer to Sections 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 for options.
WARNING:
Installations should be performed by quali
fi
ed
personnel—licensed/certi
fi
ed electricians (they must ensure
all safety codes and all applicable installation requirements
are followed). Review all safety information on page ii.
The ME-BMK sense module is connected to the inverter using the
10’ communications cable, and is connected to the DC shunt using
the 5’ twisted-pair signal wire. Before installing and connecting any
wires, determine the communications cable’s route to the inverter
and the twisted-pair signal wire’s route to the shunt.
Info:
The communications cable may be extended beyond 10’,
but to ensure voltage accuracy do not extend the 5’ blue and
orange twisted-pair wire (it can be shorter than 5’).
Info:
For information on the sizes of the battery cable and
overcurrent protection device to be used in the installation,
refer to your inverter owner’s manual.
2.1
Required Components and Tools
2.1.1 Supplied
Components
• ME-BMK/ME-BMK-NS Owner’s Manual
• Sense module (w/ two #8 x 3/4” Phillips screws)
• 500A/50mv DC shunt (w/ two #8 x 3/4” Phillips screws)**
• 10’ Communications cable (w/ 6P-4C RJ14 connectors)
• 5’ Twisted-pair 18 AWG (.82 mm
2
) blue & orange signal wires
• 4-Wire phone-splitter* (if using two network devices)
2.1.2 Other Required Equipment and Materials
• Magnum inverter with a network connection
• ME-RC50 or ME-ARC50 remote, or a ME-RTR router
• Batteries (with appropriately sized cables)
• Short (~18”) battery cable (connects shunt to battery neg.)
• In-line fuse holder (with 2-amp DC fuse)
• 4-Wire
phone-splitter
*
(if more than two network devices)
• Minimum 200AH battery bank capacity
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
* Phone splitter must be a 4-conductor (or 6) duplex (straight) type.
** The ME-BMK includes the shunt, the ME-BMK-NS does not.
