Xantrex Monitors & Remote Panels

Xantrex battery monitors and remote panels — LinkPRO and LinkLITE precision battery monitors, TRUEcharge3 remote panel, Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP), and network cables for monitoring Freedom inverter/chargers and battery banks.

Marine Electric Systems sells and installs Xantrex products in Annapolis, Maryland, including battery monitoring and remote panels for boats throughout the Chesapeake Bay region.

Xantrex Monitors & Remote Panels FAQ

Why use a battery monitor instead of just a voltmeter?

Voltage only gives a rough idea of charge, and it shifts with load and temperature. A shunt-based monitor like the LinkPRO or LinkLITE counts the current going in and out of the bank, so it can show state of charge and how long you have left at the current draw.

Where does the shunt get installed?

The shunt goes in the battery negative, between the bank and every load and charging source. Anything wired straight to the battery negative bypasses the shunt and won't be counted. Land the other negatives on a common busbar, such as our busbars & connectors.

Does a battery monitor need setup after install?

Yes. You'll need to enter the bank's capacity and battery type so the state-of-charge reading means something. It's also good practice to let the monitor sync at a full charge from time to time so its count stays accurate.