Trace TM500 [RE-wrenches]

[Allan Sindelar, Positive Energy, Inc.]

William
The TM500 isn't equivalent to the PSM-3, as it is a single-shunt net-reading
design.
May I suggest you stick with the original Tri-Metric TM2020. You won't get
better service and support than you will from Ralph at Bogart. Better prices
too.
Allan at Positive Energy

----- Original Message -----
From: "William Miller" <wrmiller at slonet.org>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 12:53 PM
Subject: Trace TM500 [RE-wrenches]


> Friends:
>
> I am faced with installing several Trace TM500 monitors since we can't
> currently purchase Pulse PSM-3s.  The Trace TM500 comes with a nifty
> interface circuit board attached directly to the shunt.  This circuit
board
> has an RJ-11 jack mounted on it and the unit comes with a modular phone
> cord to allow you to interconnect the shunt with the meter easily.
>
> This unit is not so nifty when you come to the oft encountered real-life
> situation where you need to connect the meter at a distance greater than
> that provided for with any of the factory cables and the cable need to be
> pulled through conduit.
>
> The specifications on the TM500 do not show how far the meter can be
> located from the shunt and batteries, even after we figure out how to
> interface with the modular connectors.  I am about ready to call Trace,
but
> I often find I get better answers here.  Has anyone on this list
researched
> how far one can locate a TM 500 from the shunt and batteries?
>
> Also pertinent to this discussion:  Does anyone else find it a bit lame
> that the monitor cable and remote cables can be easily switched on the
> meter?  Does anyone else find they often need two or more shunts?  I'd
like
> to suggest to Trace that they consider rectifying these problems.
> Otherwise, the meter looks "cute."  I wonder if it has the same problems
> "syncing" with batteries to show accurate state of charge?
>
> Thanks again for your camaraderie in this delightful and challenging
trade.
>
> William Miller
>
>
>
> PS:  Allen Lowe at Trace was immediately available and is researching this
> answer.  My hat is off to Allen, he seems to be very conscientious.
>
> WM
>
>
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