KickAss Digital DC Watt Meter for Portable 12V Solar Panels with Anderson Connection

KickAss Digital DC Watt Meter for Portable 12V Solar Panels with Anderson Connection

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KickAss Digital DC Watt Meter

This simple yet extremely handy device gives a digital display of exactly how much charge your panels are producing in real time. Previously, this required special equipment or technical knowledge—until now!

Easily installed, it provides all the key metrics from your solar panels. It's the perfect companion to our range of KICKASS® Portable Solar Panels but is also compatible with most other solar panels.

Installation is straightforward—featuring two Anderson plugs, the watt meter fits in-line between your solar regulator and battery/load.

To install: connect the solar panel regulator's output to the "source" side of the watt meter, and the battery/load cabling to the "load" side. Once powered, the display shows the following metrics:

• Current (Amps/A)
• Voltage (Volts/V)
• Power (Watts/W)
• Total Amp Hours (Ah) since startup
• Total Energy (kWh) since startup
• Maximum Voltage (Vm) recorded
• Peak Power (Wp) recorded
• Peak Current (Ap) recorded

The watt meter draws only 7mA to operate, so it won’t significantly impact your system’s output.

Note: This product is not intended for permanent inline installation and does not have long-term memory like a full battery management system.

The KickAss Digital DC Watt Meter accurately measures energy in Amp Hours (Ah), Watts (W), Amps (A), and Volts (V), reading voltage levels from 0 Volts. It also precisely tracks Peak Amps and Peak Watts, offering a comprehensive overview of your power system's performance. This detailed data helps you monitor and optimise your off-grid power usage effectively.

The KickAss Digital DC Watt Meter provides exceptional accuracy with a 0.01A and 0.01V variance, ensuring precise readings for your power measurements. This high level of precision allows you to confidently monitor critical electrical parameters like current, voltage, and power, making it an indispensable tool for managing your 12V solar setup.

The KickAss Digital DC Watt Meter is designed to operate across a broad voltage range, accurately measuring from 0 Volts up to 60 Volts. This wide compatibility ensures it can be used with various 12V solar panels and battery systems, providing versatile monitoring capabilities for your off-grid adventures.

Yes, the KickAss Digital DC Watt Meter is built to handle significant current, with a peak measurement capacity of 50 Amps and continuous operation at 50 Amps. This robust design makes it suitable for monitoring power flow to and from high-current devices, ensuring reliable performance in demanding off-grid applications.

To monitor power generated by your solar panels, simply connect the