What: Electrical shunts are high precision, temperature stable electrical resistances whose resistance is precisely known.Why: Electrical shunts are used to measure electrical currents.How: Measuring an electrical current using a shunt makes use of Ohm’s Law which states that the voltage drop across a resistance is proportional to the current flow through the resistance.By measuring the … Continue reading Battery shunts for current monitori – what They are & why you need one →
All items manufactured by Bogart Engineering (battery monitors, charge controller, interfaces) have a 3-year limited warranty covering any item that does not perform according to specifications stated or implied in our instructions, provided failure is not due to abuse or misapplication. We will replace a failed item with a new or refurbished item or repair the … Continue reading Warranty Terms →
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Are you in need of a highly reliable and high-performance solar charger for your RV or campervan? Look no further than the SC-2030! This compact PWM Solar Charger, when used with the TM-2030 battery monitor, provides unparalleled control over the charging process, extending the life of your expensive batteries. But that’s not all! Our solar … Continue reading Compact, Efficient & Powerful Solar Charge controller for Your RV & campervan →
What is a battery monitor? A battery monitor measures battery voltage and current flow into & out of a battery bank and uses these measurements to accurately track the amount of charge left in the battery bank. In other words, a battery monitor is to your battery bank what a personal finance program is for … Continue reading You’ll never be in the dark with the very powerful trimetric Battery monitor →
TriMetric Frequently Answered Questions Q1. How does the TriMetric (or PentaMetric) determine Battery Percent full ? Here’s a brief description: When you first connect the meter to the battery system it has no way of knowing how full the battery is. It requires the following process to determine this: 1. When the battery is measured … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions →
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A recurring issue our customers experience is one where their Trimetric TM-2030 monitor does not reset to 100% when their rig is connected to shore power at a campground. We hope that the workaround we offer below will solve this issue. The Trimetric monitor uses two criteria to detect a fully charged battery state. These … Continue reading How to Ensure Proper charging with converter-chargers →
If you’re wondering whether your Trimetric TM-2025 or TM-2030 monitor is working properly, here’s a simple test. This test is also useful to rule out issues with the monitor in instances where your monitor may accurately display battery voltage, but the Amps values may not make sense. The test is quite simple and requires a … Continue reading Testing A Trimetric Monitor →
In order to get the most from rechargeable batteries, they must be properly charged after each discharge. This requirement is especially important for lead acid (flooded cell, AGM, Gel) chemistry batteries. We explain the science behind this below. In all types of battery chemistries, the electron flow that makes up the charge or discharge current … Continue reading The Secret To Extending Battery Life & Preventing Sulfation →
