Hello

[Capt. Derek]

Where oh where is the solar display on my 2022 221 BH, boondocked last night for the first time and had no power for anything, checked the breaker it was on. This is a 400w panel system

 

[ARD]

Welcome to RVF @Capt. Derek. We are happy to have you here!

I’m sorry I cannot assist; however, you may get more of a response if you post a new thread with subject solar display under the forum of your rig.

Wishing you safe travels.

 

[Rich W.]

There most likely is no display for that system. Probably just the panel and controller. And if its OE, there is probably no blue tooth or wifi to monitor it. But a 400 watt system won’t provide much charging (10 amps maybe) and some of what it does provide will get used up during the day on other stuff so it doesn't leave much to charge your battery bank. Its probably working as designed and is just insufficient for your power use needs.

 

[Germanrazor]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Rich W.]

Would this be a Keystone Passport 221BH? If so you are in luck, and I stand corrected on my OE comment. Download the Victron App (I believe its called Victron Connect) and you should be able to see everything your controller is doing with your smart device.

From Keystone’s Solarflex RV Solar page (https://www.keystonerv.com/solarflex_landing):

SECURITY​

Intelligently engineered by the experts at the Keystone Innovation Lab. SolarFlex uses best-in-class hardware and configuration options designed specifically for RVers. Fully integrated during the build process, SolarFlex eliminates the patchwork of an aftermarket build and is covered by Keystone’s fully transferable warranties.

CONTROL​

Monitor and optimize your solar energy in real-time using the Victron app.

PROTECTION​

Every RV owner knows the sinking feeling of a dead battery. SolarFlex can provide continuous charge, ensuring the operation of 12V systems and avoiding battery depletion and replacement.

FLEXIBILITY​

SolarFlex offers four distinctive packages delivering different levels of solar energy. Each package is designed to grow with you—offering easy add-ons for more power collection and storage.

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[Rich W.]

Info below is from the FAQ on their system. Apparently they are using the Victron smart shunt (blue tooth) so thats the device you’ll be looking for with the app.

What is a battery shunt (SmartShunt) and what does it do?​

A shunt is a precision resistor that allows you to monitor your battery(s). It measures battery voltage and current (amperage). The Victron SmartShunt we use records the battery(s) recharging rate and energy consumption at that moment in time to calculate the % of battery charge and the time remaining before the battery(s) are discharged. It also keeps track of historical data, such as deepest discharge, average discharge, and the number of charge/discharge cycles.

How do I view information?​

Using the built-in Bluetooth broadcasting to link a smartphone or tablet to the Victron Connect app.

What does this information on the app mean?​

SOLAR: What is being sent to recharge the battery(s)

• State of Charge - the battery(s) “state of charge” % (out of 100%)
• Voltage - Volts going to recharge the battery(s)
• Current - Amps going to recharge the battery(s)

OUTPUT: How much is being consumed or taken out of the battery(s)

• Voltage -Volts being consumed
• Current - Amps being consumed
• Power - Watts being consumed
• Consumed AH (Amp Hours) - Total Amp Hours (AH) consumed for that day
• Time Remaining - Estimated time remaining before the battery(s) are discharged

When you get the app and pair with the Smart Shunt you should get something like the screenshot below (taken at night so no solar power being produced):

Your display might be a bit different since you’ll be reading the Smart Shunt and I read my controllers separately, but you should get the same basic info. The link below will take you to the monitoring page of the manual:

5. Operation

www.victronenergy.com

 

[Rich W.]

I hope to hear what you find out. I always learn something from these little explorations.