[C320-list] Link 20 Battery Monitor Installation

[Dave Anderer]

As part of the Link 20 install I put in a separate negative buss bar.

Probably overkill, but satisfied my need for neatness.

A couple pictures at
http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=222&page=1



On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 8:06 PM, Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
> I am installing a Xantrex Link 20 battery monitor and the installation
> looks pretty straight forward.  I bought the twisted pair cable to connect
> the sensor wiring but the ground wiring plan is vague.  The directions defer
> to battery load sizing.  I have 2 - 4D - 12 volt (wet) batteries.
> I need help with 2 issues:
> 1) What size wire should I use for the shunt to battery ground connections
> ?
> 2) Where is the easiest place to pick up the 'DC System Negative'
> connection, the negative buzz bar at the DC panel ?  The engine block ?
> Regards,
> Mike
> 'Amanda Lu'
> #508
>
>