KickAss 500A Battery Monitoring Shunt with Remote Display

KickAss 500A Battery Monitoring Shunt with Remote Display

Support Page Battery Shunt Manual

KickAss 500A Battery Monitoring Shunt with Remote Display

Accurate Charge Status of Battery
Feel confident knowing your battery’s state of charge at all times. No more relying on voltage alone to determine battery health.

Compatible with Most Modern Battery Types
Works with AGM, GEL, Sealed Lead Acid, Flooded Lead Acid, and LiFePO4 batteries. Ideal for charging starter, deep-cycle, marine, powersports batteries and more.

Preserve Battery Life with Battery Input/Output Monitoring
Monitor both charge and power draw on one clear screen to extend battery life and performance.

Audible Low Battery Voltage Alarm
Avoid trip interruptions—an audible alarm alerts you when voltage drops. The alarm is easily programmable for custom thresholds.

Capable of Monitoring up to 500A Load
Perfect for high-powered setups including inverters and other heavy-duty appliances.

Mounts Directly to Your Battery Terminal
Fast, accurate data straight from the source. Optional 5m extension cable for flexible mounting.

The KickAss Battery Monitor includes a 500A shunt designed to accurately measure current up to 500 amps. This high capacity allows it to monitor large 12V battery banks used in off-grid and adventure setups, ensuring precise current flow readings whether charging or discharging.
This 500A rating means you can confidently use it with substantial battery systems, making it ideal for serious camping rigs or off-grid power stations. The shunt’s robust design ensures reliable performance even under heavy loads.

Yes, the KickAss 500A Battery Monitoring Shunt is compatible with all 12V battery types and supports battery capacities from 0.1Ah up to 999.9Ah. It accurately tracks state of charge, voltage, and current for deep cycle, AGM, and other 12V batteries.
This flexibility means you can integrate it with your existing battery setup or upgrade your system without compatibility concerns. The monitor’s calibration feature lets you tailor it precisely to your battery bank’s capacity for optimal accuracy.

Installation involves bolting the 500A shunt directly to the negative battery terminal or mounting it with the included holder and connecting via a short cable. The display connects to the shunt using supplied cables and features a remote display option with a backlit LCD screen for easy viewing.
The manual provides clear step-by-step instructions, including wiring the B+ wire with a 3A fuse for protection. This plug-and-play design ensures a straightforward setup, even in rugged outdoor conditions, enhancing your camping experience with real-time battery data.

Calibration is done by fully charging your battery bank to 100% state of charge (SOC) and then pressing and holding the UP arrow on the display for 3 seconds. This manual calibration aligns the monitor’s SOC reading with your battery’s actual charge level.
Calibration should be performed when the charger is in float stage to ensure accuracy. This simple process guarantees your monitor provides precise battery status, helping you manage power consumption and avoid unexpected battery depletion during your adventures.

The KickAss Battery Monitor features a low battery and low SOC audible alarm, which can be muted if desired, alerting you before your battery runs too low. It also requires installation with suitable gauge wiring and a 3A fuse on the B+ wire to protect the system from electrical faults.
These safety measures ensure your battery system remains protected while giving you peace of mind. The remote display should be kept away from excessive moisture, dust, and direct sunlight to maintain longevity and reliability in harsh outdoor environments.

The remote display shows battery state of charge (SOC %) with an energy ring, instantaneous current flow (positive for charging, negative for discharging), battery voltage, ambient temperature, and remaining time to full or empty.
This comprehensive data lets you monitor your battery system’s health and performance at a glance. The backlit LCD screen ensures visibility day or night, making it easy to manage your power use while camping or off-grid, optimising battery life and efficiency.

Yes, the KickAss Battery Monitor supports an optional 5-metre extension cable (SKU: KARDUEXT5M) for remotely mounting the display. This allows flexible installation options to suit your vehicle or campsite layout.
Using the recommended extension cable ensures signal integrity and convenience, so you can place the display in the most accessible location without compromising accuracy or ease of use.

When using batteries in parallel, the shunt must be wired correctly with all system negative connections going to the P- side of the shunt, not directly to the battery terminal. This setup prevents false readings and ensures accurate monitoring of the entire battery bank.
The manual provides wiring diagrams and recommends using suitable fuses or circuit breakers for all loads, maintaining system safety and reliability. This design consideration makes the KickAss monitor ideal for complex off-grid power configurations.