Sanwizard
Solar Wizard
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I am looking for an MC4 connected inline PV power meter than can display realtime PV power from my solar array, with one side from the array(source), and the other to the inverter(load). I already have three battery meters from AiLi and Victron.
I was testing the new string i put up, and was hoping the little Powerwerx monitor
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KVWD9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_GHKTR4ADN2S35DX85A67 would do the job, but I blew it up as soon as I flipped the DC breaker.
Those little Chinese meters are great for one panel, but not a string that puts out 250V and above. My meter was rated for 200 amps, but under 100V. It popped.
I know I can use the Inverter display, but I like the digital readout to get instant at a glance updates on PV power output. I also want to be able to check my strings before connecting to the Inverter.
Most hall sensors seem to need battery connections. I am looking foe a pure and simple inline PV connection. Are any out there that can handle around 400V and 40 amps? I want to display:
VOLTS
AMPS
WATTS.
Any insights appreciated
I was testing the new string i put up, and was hoping the little Powerwerx monitor
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KVWD9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_GHKTR4ADN2S35DX85A67 would do the job, but I blew it up as soon as I flipped the DC breaker.
Those little Chinese meters are great for one panel, but not a string that puts out 250V and above. My meter was rated for 200 amps, but under 100V. It popped.
I know I can use the Inverter display, but I like the digital readout to get instant at a glance updates on PV power output. I also want to be able to check my strings before connecting to the Inverter.
Most hall sensors seem to need battery connections. I am looking foe a pure and simple inline PV connection. Are any out there that can handle around 400V and 40 amps? I want to display:
VOLTS
AMPS
WATTS.
Any insights appreciated