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BMV-712 not showing actual current

I saw a few post regarding inaccurate readings with the BMV-712; my issue is with current. I have a aims AC-DC battery charger set up to charge (2) 48v Lifepo4 batteries. My particular set up has the charger hooked up to a power strip rated for 12amps max. While adjusting the current output on the charger to make sure not to go over 12amps, I noticed my clamp meter on the circuit for that outlet was showing a different current than what the BMV shows while charging. Clamp meter shows 6.5amps, while the BMV app shows 11.6amps. I have the charger negative connected to the main lug on the load side, so not sure what else could be throwing off the current reading. I have nothing else charging to the batteries and the the inverter is off. Same goes with when there is a load, the BMV always shows more current being drawn than what actually is shown on the clamp meter. Any ideas?

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Kevin Windrem avatar image Kevin Windrem commented ·
Are you confusing AC current into the charger and battery DC current?
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