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Install BMV-712 so that solar shows positive amps?

I have installed a BMV-712 Smart on a two battery setup using the #11 quick install schematic. While my solar panel is raising the voltage back to a full charge, no positive amperage is being shown on the Victron while doing so. I should be seeing positive amps as the batteries charge - correct? Any suggestions please.

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kevgermany answered ·

Yes, positive when charging, negative when discharging.

What are you seeing?

Common mistakes are connecting the 712 terminals the wrong way round and having connections to the battery negative, instead of to the 712 shunt load terminal.

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