We will update once we get on the road and actually get to use this new Wifi Module. This will be especially handy on long trips (and even better if we can watch it charge from the DC-DC converter, once that is installed)īelow is a detailed video of the installation steps I took. This would include allowing us to see how the battery is charging as we are towing. However, hot off the presses over at Bogart is a new Wifi-based module that you can plug in “the middle” of the Battery Monitor setup, which allows for much more accurate / near real-time monitoring.Īfter seeing Ray Burr over at Love Your RV do a review and install of the unit, I decided I’d like to have one too, especially with an upcoming mod we are planning for which is installing a DC-DC charger from the truck alternator, directly into our Battle Born Batteries.īecause Bogart decided to go the wifi route instead of bluetooth, no app download is needed, just a browser on any device (smart phone, tablet or laptop) and we can easily view the data from the Trimetric. You can view an older post about the basics of what the Trimetric can tell you over the course of a normal day camping. Luckily, all we really care about is the percentage of battery (0 – 100%) which tells us exactly how much power we have left. They have bluetooth connectivity via a smartphone / tablet app, which allows for easier monitoring of power input as well as power draw from your system.īy default, the Bogart Trimetric is a bit esoteric in its controls, making figuring out your power consumption and production history more or less not worth the effort on any given day. In the past few years, I have had some gadget / gear envy for the various Victron Battery monitors that have become very popular. Battery system monitor, Models TM-2030-RV and TM-2030-A Technical Manual INSTALLATION -7 USER GUIDE -23 revised June 2017 IMPORTANT: The wiring installation for this meter, especially the shunt installation must be performed by someone knowledgeable in proper wiring, electrical practices, and safety. Its been working great ever since the install, never had any issues and is very reliable. We have had a Bogart Trimetric Battery Monitor 2030-A in our rig since the original Solar Install done by Eddie Glonek. Lots of other upgrades we have done to our travel trailer INSTALLER S INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRI-METRIC Battery system monitor, Models TM-2030-RV and TM-2030-A revised January26, 2016 IMPORTANT: The wiring installation. Why we chose lithium batteries and why we love them After reading about the Bogart WF-2030 install, check out some of our other posts :īetter cellular connectivity when you are in the middle of nowhere and need to work When the two units are used together, it increases the performance of the charge controller and can adjust the output to a level that is better suited to your batteries current state of charge.Update : welcome to our little blog. The main difference between this model and the older TM-2025-A is that the TM-2030-A is capable of working in tandem with the new Bogart Engineering SC-2030 PWM solar charge controller. The TM-2030 also can measure the voltage only of a second battery set, such as the starting battery, or solar voltage input to a charge controller. Read more SC-2030 Charging Parameters Calculator Use this tool to find parameter values for the TM-2030 to properly charge your batteries with the SC-2020 solar charger. The monitor will also tell you the number of days since the main battery system was fully charged, so if it hasn’t been charged recently you can perform extra charging if necessary to help maintain the capacity of your batteries. Manuals Manuals for for current & obsolete Bogart Engineering products. It will let you discover if your charging systems are charging to the proper voltage, which is important for maximizing your battery life. The Trimetric will help you keep track of how charged or discharged your batteries are. This is a big help when you’re trying to conserve energy. It measures the rate of energy going in or out of your batteries so you can check your charging systems and see how much energy each of your appliances use. The TM 2030 is intended to help maintain battery systems for 12V to 48V deep cycle batteries, such as ones found in RV’s or off grid homes, which are regularly charged and discharged. Trimetric TM-2030-A Battery Monitor System Set
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