Will it work when your meter runs backwards?(net metering) I have a solar PV system.
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Pretty sure it will not work for net metering. you might try the ted 1001. This will go both positive and negative for energy readings.
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I don't know if it will work when your meter runs backwards, but I was not satisfied with the meter since the range was no better than 40-50 feet.
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I like to offer a speculation: for the meter to do what you hope it will do, would require a more complex sensor and circuitry. If B&D; went through the trouble of providing that they have no incentive to keep their efforts a secret. There is no reference to this in the manual.
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No. It works by sensing the rotating disc in the meter counting each revolution. Doesn't matter which way it rotates.
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I don't see why not, I have mine hooked up to my batteries so basically I'm using it like a multi-meter.as long as you're not going over the voltage rated for the meter.use caution as most 12v panels exceed 20v open curcuit.
1569583
I'm sorry, I can't answer your question. I had to return mine because it was not compatible with my PSE&G; Smart Meter.
603197
Yes, that will work. The meter reading will indicate the value of the power source voltage. Instant battery voltmeter if that's what you want.
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I have six 100 watt Renogy panels wired for 24 volts. The meter that came with this controller reads almost 40 volts. It varies from 30-40 volts depending on battery state of charge (I am using six deep cycle batteries...12v). It works great. Additionally, I have pulled 34 amps down from the high sun which equates to around 815 watts. My unit has NEVER shut itself off. When the batteries are fully charged it will still provide power to your accessories. I am using an DC-AC inverter...so, it really doesn't matter.
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This is not true. For me, it works perfectly, and seems to accurately reflect the remaining charge.To be careful, I took care when conditioning the battery to the phone: I turned off the phone, put in the new battery, and charged it until the LED indicator was green. I then turned it back on. I think (but could be completely wrong) that leaving the phone on while doing this initial charge is what is causing inaccurate charge meters. I left it on until it was at 10%, then I plugged it back in until it was at 100% again.
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I got this meter for my solar system. It will read amps below 20 amps. I hooked it up on my 10 amp light set with only one light on and it read 7.5 amps. Not sure how much lower it will go but I would assume it would read much lower. Good luck...
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Don't think so. The negative connection for voltage and current is made at the same point in the meter. However the current from the solar panel is the same as to the battery except for the loss to power the meter which is about 15 to 20 milliampere with the display on. Just hook it across the battery and subtract the 20 milliamperes.
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Hi! It will give you the watt hours produced on the "source" site that flows to the "load" side. It doesn't necessarily require a battery, only be aware that it is reset to 0 Wh whenever the voltage drops below 6 volts, so you should hook it up (at least the meter) to a battery if you want to keep your Wh from the previous day stored over night. Also, it does not measure negative current, so it won't count Wh backwards, for example when you do have a battery hooked up and you draw more power through your appliances than the solar cells do produce at the time.
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Do not reverse the connections. If you do, you will most likely burn up the solar cell unit.
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It worked for me with solar, Yet to check with wind...I believe it will work with wind also..
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Without knowing exactly how you have all your components of your system hooked up, it`s impossible to answer your question.However you can wire a D.C.Meter directly across your batterys and know at all times what your battery voltage is.If you do that & your voltage drops down to 49% on your meter when the sun is hidden; you have bad batterys or for some reason, your batterys aren`t charging.
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I just installed one recently. You are correct, this doesn't plug into an inverter. Instead, the meter display connects only to the solar charge controller for which it is built. Some inverters also have separate remote monitors that you can buy. I chose not to purchase a separate monitor/meter for my inverter since I can clearly see the inverter display where mine is mounted.
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if you have a 110V AC power cord it will work fine. I am in the united states and using the inverter to convert DC power from one solar panel down to AC power. Works like a charm on 110V AC as long as your have the right plug.
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Hi Im not sure, I think possible the only problem is meter monitors energy consumption, and the other function will work correctly, this is only a switch not a converter, I hope I HELP YOU
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Yes, this wattmeter will work between the solar panel and the charge controller ,but it is not a precision meter, some measurements can be +/- 10% . There is a better wattmeter but at a higher cost is ""Watt's Up" RC Watt Meter & Power Analyzer WU100 Version 2"
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It works fine with my 24 volt solar panels.....its suppose to work with wind