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General Category => System Design and Layout => Topic started by: SolaRevolution on June 18, 2015, 03:23:24 PM

Title: BTS connection "jack" for portable systems.
Post by: SolaRevolution on June 18, 2015, 03:23:24 PM
Is it possible to use an RJ11 jack in line for a MNBTS?

I'm using a KID in a portable power system. The power system needs to easily (plug and play) detach from the battery bank for transportation.  Unfortunately the KID's BTS port is not easily accessible.  Could I splice a jack between the KID and the BTS?
Title: Re: BTS connection "jack" for portable systems.
Post by: dgd on June 18, 2015, 06:51:54 PM
Yes.
I know someone with a small coffee caravan/cart and when its stored between outings they remove a panel with PVs , inverter and KID for secure storage.  The batteries stay in the outside parked cart. The battery connections are anderson power pole types and the BTS wire has been cut and an RJ11 plug and socket inserted.  Real easy to separate everything.

dgd
Title: Re: BTS connection "jack" for portable systems.
Post by: SolaRevolution on June 18, 2015, 11:01:31 PM
Thanks for your response.  8)

That's very similar to the system I have in mind.  Though I'm still wondering if the added resistance will affect the readings at all. I suppose I'll check it out.
Title: Re: BTS connection "jack" for portable systems.
Post by: Halfcrazy on June 19, 2015, 08:23:37 AM
You should be just fine, the resistance you add will be very minimal and there is no current flow to speak of so your idea should work perfect