{"product_id":"renogy-rbm500-500a-battery-monitor-with-shunt","title":"Renogy RBM500 500A Battery Monitor with Shunt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRenogy RBM500 500A Battery Monitor\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a clear, accurate readout of your 12V battery system on a backlit LCD — voltage, current, consumed power and remaining capacity at a glance. Supplied with its own \u003cstrong\u003e500A shunt\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a simple, wired way to always know exactly how much power you have left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuessing your battery level by voltage leads to flat batteries and over-discharge. The RBM500 measures the real current flowing in and out through its shunt, then shows true state-of-charge and consumed energy — with programmable alarms to warn you before you run too low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitors voltage, current, consumed power \u0026amp; battery capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e – the full picture at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500A shunt included\u003c\/strong\u003e – accurate measurement for typical 12V house systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacklit LCD\u003c\/strong\u003e – green backlight with adjustable brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable high\/low alarms\u003c\/strong\u003e – warns you before voltage or current goes out of range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e±1% accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e – on voltage, current and capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide voltage range\u003c\/strong\u003e – 10–120V, up to 500A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaravan, trailer \u0026amp; camper 12V systems\u003c\/strong\u003e wanting a simple wired display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-grid and overlanding setups\u003c\/strong\u003e that need accurate battery data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who prefers a fixed panel readout\u003c\/strong\u003e over a phone app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers serves the \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCape Town\u003c\/strong\u003e, and ships across South Africa — helping clients build reliable 12V and off-grid power systems. We'll help you wire and set up your battery monitoring correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RBM500-G3-SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 500 A (500A shunt included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–120 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e LCD with adjustable green backlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voltage, current, consumed power, battery capacity (\u0026amp; degradation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlarms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Programmable high\/low voltage \u0026amp; current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 m shielded wire · 1 m B+ wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × RBM500 monitor (LCD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 500A shunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 m shielded cable \u0026amp; B+ wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \/ Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor accurate readings, it's worth confirming:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shunt is installed on the \u003cstrong\u003ebattery negative\u003c\/strong\u003e, with all loads\/charge sources downstream of it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour battery's \u003cstrong\u003ecapacity is set\u003c\/strong\u003e for correct state-of-charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tidy panel location for the \u003cstrong\u003eLCD display\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/renogy\"\u003eRenogy range\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-accessories\"\u003e12V electrical \u0026amp; power\u003c\/a\u003e gear. Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lithium-batteries\"\u003elithium battery\u003c\/a\u003e and the right charging for a complete 12V system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with the shunt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the 500A shunt is included, along with the shielded cable and B+ wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApp or panel display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe RBM500 is a wired LCD panel monitor — ideal if you prefer a fixed display. 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