KickAss 600A Smart Shunt with Battery and Tank Monitor

KickAss 600A Smart Shunt with Battery and Tank Monitor

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The KickAss Smart Monitor Lite Shunt + Tank Sensor is a powerful, easy-to-use solution for monitoring your off-grid power and water systems. Designed for touring rigs, caravans and 4WD setups, it gives you clear, reliable insight into how your battery bank is performing, how long you can keep running your gear, and when it’s time to recharge or top up the tank.

At the heart of the system is a high-capacity 600A shunt that accurately measures charge and discharge current, battery voltage and State of Charge. This allows you to understand exactly what’s happening inside your battery bank, helping you manage power more efficiently and avoid unexpected shutdowns when running fridges, lighting, inverters and other essential off-grid equipment. As loads and charging sources change, the system continuously provides real-time calculations and updates how long your battery has left to run or how long it will take to recharge. This takes the guesswork out of power management and makes it easier to plan your usage while travelling off-grid.

The Smart Monitor Lite can also connect to your tank sensor or sender, allowing you to monitor both your battery data and water level from a single unit. It’s compatible with resistive and voltage-type tank senders and can be calibrated to suit virtually any tank size or shape.

Monitoring and setup are simple thanks to Bluetooth connectivity and the dedicated mobile app. View real-time voltage, current, power and State of Charge from your smartphone, configure battery and tank settings, and review historical performance data whenever you need it. For quick checks without reaching for your phone, the colour LCD remote display provides clear, at-a-glance system information right where you want it.

Installation and configuration are straightforward, even for more complex setups. The intuitive app interface guides you through setup with clear menus and prompts, making it easy to tailor the system to your specific battery chemistry and capacity. The shunt supports AGM, lithium and other common battery types, from small single-battery systems through to large dual-battery lithium banks.

Integrated data logging records voltage, current and temperature for up to 35 days, allowing you to review power usage trends over the course of a trip. With a wide input voltage range and flexible power options, the unit can be powered directly from the battery or an external supply and used with battery banks of any voltage. For added control and protection, the external relay output allows you to automate system behaviour based on voltage, current, power or temperature.

The KickAss 600A Smart Shunt can monitor current up to ±600 amps with an accuracy of ±0.4%. It also measures voltage with the same ±0.4% accuracy, ensuring precise battery monitoring. This high current range and accuracy make it ideal for managing both small and large battery banks, giving you reliable, real-time insights into your power usage.

Yes, the KickAss 600A Smart Shunt is compatible with Lead Acid, AGM, Calcium, Gel, and LiFePO4 (Lithium) batteries. It supports battery voltages from 10V to 60V DC and allows configurable full-charge algorithms and capacities, making it versatile for various battery chemistries and sizes. This flexibility means you can confidently use it across a wide range of off-grid power setups.

Setup is straightforward using either the Bluetooth app or the full-colour LCD remote display. The app allows you to configure shunt settings, tank sensors, and view historical data, while the display provides instant battery status and easy navigation through settings. This dual setup option ensures quick, user-friendly installation and ongoing management.

The system includes built-in protections such as correct polarity requirements and relay output limits, and it must be installed away from extreme heat, moisture, and dust. Installation by a qualified professional is recommended, but if self-installing, use appropriate wiring and disconnect power before adjustments. These design choices protect your system and extend its lifespan while delivering reliable performance.

Yes, the system supports an optional external tank sensor compatible with both resistive (0Ω to 500Ω) and voltage-type (0V to 12V) sensors. It can be calibrated to any tank size or shape, allowing you to conveniently track water levels alongside your battery status on the same display or app. This integration helps you manage multiple resources from one smart system.

The Bluetooth app enables real-time monitoring of voltage, current, state of charge, and power, plus configuration of the shunt and tank sensor. It also provides access to up to 35 days of historical data logging, giving you detailed insights into your battery’s performance over time. This connectivity makes managing your off-grid power system both intuitive and comprehensive.

The shunt measures 133 x 54 x 50mm and weighs 255g; the remote display is 94 x 94 x 33mm and weighs 110g; the gateway is 109 x 65 x 34mm and weighs 70g. The total product weight is approximately 1.1kg. These compact sizes and light weights make installation flexible and convenient in various vehicle or off-grid setups.

The optional relay output on the gateway can be configured to switch based on voltage, current, power, or temperature thresholds, providing automated control to protect your battery and connected devices. This feature enhances system safety and efficiency by preventing damage from overcurrent or overheating conditions, giving you peace of mind during off-grid adventures.