iTECHBM500

Battery Monitor with Shunt

500A

The iTECHBM500 battery monitor includes an 8 metre shielded cable to connect between the shunt and the display interface, plus a 1m sense (B+) wire for voltage measurement. This means you can install the display/unit up to 8m away from the shunt, allowing flexible placement inside a vehicle or battery enclosure.

Yes, it’s compatible with solar setups. It monitors voltage, current, and state of charge in real time for systems that include solar charging.

The iTECHBM500 has an operational temperature range of -10°C to 60°C.

The iTECHBM500 is designed to monitor a single battery via one shunt. If you want to monitor multiple batteries, the practical approach would be to switch the shunt between batteries manually or use multiple monitors.

The monitor offers real-time readings of voltage, current, amp-hours, and state of charge, but does not retain past data for review.

Yes, it supports audible alarms. You can set high and low voltage thresholds, and it will issue warnings for conditions like low or high battery voltage, low state of charge, and low time remaining. The user can enable or disable the buzzer via settings.

Manual configuration is required to set the correct battery type and voltage thresholds.

To ensure accurate readings:

• Charge your battery to 100% before installation.
• Use the provided 8m shielded cable to connect the shunt to the display.
• Run the red sense wire (1 m) from B+ on the shunt to the battery’s positive terminal.
• All negative cables from loads, chargers, solar, etc., must go through the P-terminal on the shunt, not directly to the battery; otherwise, readings will be incorrect.

For long-term use, general best practices apply: check the connections and keep the display and shunt clean and secure.

The unit is factory-calibrated and intended to work out of the box when installed as per instructions.