ME-RC Remote Control, No Cable Reviews

The Magnum Energy ME-RC Standard Remote Control is designed to monitor and customize operating parameters across Magnum inverter/charger models. Its 16 x 2 LCD display, at-a-glance LED indicators, dedicated inverter and charger controls, menu buttons, and rotary SELECT knob provide convenient access to system status and configuration settings. The remote also supports basic generator control when paired with an ME-AGS-N and battery monitoring functions when paired with an ME-BMK. Key Features • Large 16 x 2 alphanumeric LCD display• 32-character display capacity• At-a-glance inverter, charger, power, and fault status LEDs• Independent inverter and charger ON/OFF controls• Five dedicated menu buttons• Rotary SELECT knob for menu navigation and setting selection• Monitors inverter/charger operating status• Displays battery voltage and current• Adjustable inverter and charger operating parameters• Battery profile presets for compatible inverter/chargers• Supports GEL, Flooded, AGM1, AGM2, and LFP battery profiles on compatible systems• Custom and CC/CV charging options available with compatible inverter firmware• Basic generator control when paired with an ME-AGS-N• Battery monitoring support when paired with an ME-BMK• Nonvolatile memory preserves adjustable settings when power is removed• Power Save mode with adjustable timeout• Adjustable LCD contrast and backlight brightness• PIN lock capability for setup menus• Compatible with all Magnum inverter/charger models, with individual feature availability dependent on inverter model and firmware revision Technical Specifications • Brand: Magnum Energy• Model: ME-RC-L• Product Family: ME-RC Standard Remote Control• Product Type: Inverter/charger remote control• Display: 16 x 2 line alphanumeric LCD• Display Capacity: 32 characters• Controls: 2 ON/OFF pushbuttons, 5 menu buttons, rotary SELECT knob• Communication Connection: Magnum inverter/charger REMOTE port• Remote Cable Connector: 6P4C• Maximum Supported Remote Cable Length: 200 ft• Search Watts Adjustment: Off or 5-50W• Charge Rate Adjustment: 0-100% on supported inverter models• Shore Max Adjustment: 5-60A on supported inverter models• Power Save Adjustment: Off or 1-60 minutes• LCD Contrast Adjustment: 0-100%• LCD Brightness Adjustment: 0-100%• Battery Type Options: GEL, Flooded, AGM1, AGM2, CC/CV, Custom, LFP, depending on inverter compatibility• Overall Width: 5.875 in / 14.9 cm• Overall Height: 3.25 in / 8.3 cm• Flush-Mount Cutout: 5.0 x 3.0 in / 12.7 x 7.6 cm• Minimum Flush-Mount Depth: 2 in / 5 cm Applications • Magnum inverter/charger monitoring• Inverter and charger configuration• RV electrical systems• Marine power systems• Off-grid electrical systems• Mobile power installations• Generator automation systems when paired with an ME-AGS-N• Battery monitoring systems when paired with an ME-BMK Ideal For • Magnum inverter/charger systems requiring remote monitoring and configuration• RV and marine installations• Systems requiring adjustable charging parameters• Installations incorporating automatic generator start• Systems using a Magnum Battery Monitor Kit• Users who want a single interface for inverter, charger, battery, and compatible accessory information System Compatibility • Compatible with Magnum inverter/charger models• Supports ME-AGS-N Auto Generator Start control• Supports ME-BMK battery monitoring• Feature availability depends on the connected inverter model and firmware compatibility level• Battery profile presets including LFP are supported with compatible MS Series, MSH-M Series, MSH-RV Series, and MMS Series inverter/chargers• Connects to the blue REMOTE port on compatible Magnum inverter/chargers Check Before Ordering • Confirm that ME-RC-L is the correct remote part number for your installation.• Verify the firmware revision of your Magnum inverter/charger if specific advanced settings are required.• Some features displayed by the ME-RC are not supported by every Magnum inverter model.• Shore Max functionality is not available on MM, MM-E, MM-AE, MMS, MMS-E, MMSA, and MMA models.• Battery monitoring functions require a separately installed ME-BMK.• Automatic generator start functions require a separately installed ME-AGS-N.• Confirm whether your specific ME-RC-L package includes the remote cable and mounting hardware, as the supplied ME-RC manual specifically identifies the ME-RC50 package as including a 50-foot cable.• For flush mounting, verify that the installation location provides a 5.0 x 3.0 in cutout and at least 2 in of depth.• The remote is intended for clean, dry, protected installation locations.