Hey everyone! I'm dealing with a bit of a challenge with my off-grid system since my power shack is about 300 feet away from my residence. I want to keep tabs on the battery voltage, but it's not convenient right now. I'm looking for a DC voltage monitor that can send data over AC power lines. I've seen devices that do this for AC voltage, so I'm hoping there's something similar for DC. If you have any suggestions or know of any products, I would really appreciate your input. Thanks a lot!
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Sounds like you're in a tricky spot! I'd suggest a powerline network solution since it's designed for long distances like yours. It can transmit data alongside the power lines without much hassle. Just be mindful of how sensitive it is to load—make sure it can handle your setup's consumption without interference.
I haven't come across anything super plug-and-play for DC, unfortunately. But you might consider using Ethernet over power to connect to a monitor in your power shed; it's probably the easiest way to keep track of everything remotely.