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Orion 12|12 - 30 no/negative amps

Hi all,

I have a camper trailer that has an Orion 12|12-30 non isolated installed (as well a Smart Solar and AC Charger) and connected to a SmartShunt 500/50.

I've noticed that when the input is via the AC or the Smart Solar, the shunt shows the voltage and amps going into the battery. However, when i connect the Orion via an Anderson on the drawer bar to my 4x4, I get an output voltage of 14.7V but the shunt shows i'm drawing power. I've turned off all power within the camper, so why is it drawing power?

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No power turned on


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The negative is connected to the System negative on the shunt and + to the battery.

Do I have a faulty Orion or is it wired incorrectly? This is how I received it, I did not wire it.

John







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Jonathan answered ·

Note battery was charged to 100% via the AC

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kevgermany answered ·

Not clear what's happening to cause this. It sounds as if the Orion is correctly wired. Are there any connections to battery negative, except for the shunt? There shouldn't be.


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KämpingVan answered ·

Perhaps you have access to a DC amp meter to confirm that the amps are actually flowing and the shunt is not showing false information? Could be just a shunt error.

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