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Hello! If I were to connect a SmartShunt in DC Meter mode to monitor a bidirectional inverter/charger, which DC meter mode would be the best to select? I want to be able to see both when my inverter is drawing power from my battery as well as how much power is going into my battery when I am plugged into shore power and am charging via the same inverter/charger. Is this possible?
If it were me, I would probably go with "inverter" simply because I don't think monitoring current from the AC charger is all that useful. You should still be able to see the current coming in to the battery, but I imagine that unless you have a specific use-case that requires your attention to it, you will be far less concerned about the current when you are connected to shore power.
The sleek VRM diagram won't make a ton of sense when connected to shore power but like I said, you won't be as concerned about it. If you are looking for an ESS type setup, then I think you would have to get a Victron Multi unit in order to have it monitor and document everything properly.
