BATTERY Monitor App
Submitted: Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 18:07
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Any one got this set up to Monitor your Duel Battery system
Battery Monitor
Reply By: Jackolux - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 00:33
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 00:33
I have one seems to work ok
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Reply By: Malcom M - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 07:36
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 07:36
Another one on Amazon for US$24
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X1MMNIG/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687742&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0184XHL1K&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1H5TBV17F44VVRSXHWC6
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Reply By: Member - Boobook - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 07:37
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 07:37
I don't have one. I looked at it and thought what a great idea. After looking at the detail more, I came to the conclusion that while it looks sexy, it is probably another toy that I wouldn't really use.
The concept of measuring the camper battery remotely is really appealing but using a phone app to measure it over bluetooth isn't perfect.
The reviews on google play pretty much all say it is flaky and unreliable. And the specs say the range is up to 6m in open air.
play store site inc reviews
"** Subject to environmental conditions , obstructions such as bonnets , car panels , solid objects will reduce the transmitters range." And that is reduced from 6m.
After considering it more, I think you need a dedicated 'always on display', not something the you check from time to time when you remember by opening an app.
Unfortunately Bluetooth isn't really the right radio technology to go through several sheets of steel panels, and about 8 - 10m distance. Think of how dodgy and choppy it is with music when you are playing it even less than 5m from a stereo in free air!
I'm still looking for something to do that job at a reasonable price
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Follow Up By: Jackolux - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 08:45
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 08:45
I use mine for the AGM batt fitted under the right side of my alloy tray on my Dmax
with the phone in is holder on the dash it connects no problem .
Sitting in
camp I can just pick up my phone and check how my battery is without even getting up out of my chair , haven't really taken much notice of distance but I guess 5 or 6 metres is about right .
Compared to the SC2 in the vehicle and multimeter , it's near enough
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Follow Up By: Member - Boobook - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 10:08
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 10:08
Does it set off an alarm in your phone if the battery drops below a certain amount, say 12.2V?
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Follow Up By: Jackolux - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 17:44
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 17:44
There is no alarm
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Follow Up By: Member - Trouper (NSW) - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 19:40
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 19:40
You can buy a 12v Panel Meter for about $10 on Ebay. Very simple to connect to your battery, 2 wires one Neg one Pos . Then you have a permanent display
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Follow Up By: Member - Boobook - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 20:14
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 20:14
A wireless one?
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Reply By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Monday, May 16, 2016 at 22:31
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 22:31
There are a number of models available. At a range of prices.
Some have alarms, some measure current as well as volts. Even temperature.
I would not want one. I go bush to get away from the b.. phone!
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