Dakota Lithium Battery Monitor & Solar Integration Kit With Dl Dashboard Bluetooth App

A BATTERY MONITOR & SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER

• 200% TWICE THE POWER OF TRADITIONAL BATTERIES
• 5X CHARGES 5 X FASTER
• 4X LASTS 4 X AS LONG
• 1/2 HALF THE WEIGHT
• 100% SAFE & RELIABLE

A DL staff favorite. Monitor the power level, voltage, and performance of your Dakota Lithium batteries via an easy to use app on your phone. Built into the battery monitor is a 300 watt (15 amp) solar charge controller, allowing you to also add solar panels to any 12V Dakota Lithium battery. Includes everything you need to connect the battery monitor and solar panels to your battery — the mounting hardware, lithium compatible solar change controller & battery monitor, and wiring kit.

Included is the Dakota Lithium Dashboard — a simple & powerful app that allows you to connect your battery to your phone via Bluetooth and see how much power is left in your battery at any one time.

This complete solar integration kit is compatible with any 12V lithium battery and is optimized for lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4). A solar charge controller is recommended for charging batteries with solar energy. When using solar on your boat, yacht, van or RV you will need a charging device which converts the energy which your panels are producing to a stable charging voltage and current that your batteries can easily accept. A solar controller will increase the efficiency of your panels, increasing the amount of energy available for your use. This integration kit includes a wiring kit for easily connecting batteries or solar panels to the DL Dashboard.

Suitable for:

• MONITOR ANY 12V BATTERY
• ELEGANT SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS
• POWERING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
• RVS, VANS, CAMPERS
• SAILBOATS, BOATING, AND MARINE APPLICATIONS
• POWER TOOLS & CONSTRUCTIONS SITES
• OFF GRID SOLAR APPLICATIONS
• COMPATIBLE WITH DAKOTA LITHIUM BATTERIES

Twice the Power?

Yes! Here at Dakota Lithium we build all of our batteries with lithium iron phosphate technology which has many distinct advantages over traditional batteries. Including 60% less weight, a charging speed that is up to 5X faster, and a significantly longer lifespan (5-10 years longer on average). One of the most noticeable advantages however is the flat voltage curve. Unlike a lead acid battery where the voltage drops as you use the battery a Dakota Lithium battery has a steady voltage for 99% of the battery's charge. That means you get all the power down to the last drop and double the usable power of traditional batteries.

Are Lithium Batteries Safe?

Dakota Lithium batteries are 100% safe & reliable. Our signature chemistry, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), does not contain rare earth elements (like Cobalt) or heavy metals, is non-toxic, including no lead or acid, is non-corrosive, does not off gas, requires no watering or maintenance, can be placed in any orientation, and unlike other lithium batteries will not explode or catch fire. In addition, each Dakota Lithium battery is protected from over heating, over charging, and short circuiting, by a battery management system (BMS) microchip that also extends the lifespan and is contained in a rugged, waterproof case (although enough water can conduct electricity between the terminals, so don't submerse the battery). For best performance & reliability we recommend using a LiFePO4 charger.

How do I charge a lithium battery?

Dakota Lithium batteries perform best when charged by a lithium compatible charger. Lead acid or SLA chargers, on-board chargers for AGM batteries, or other non-lithium chargers will charge a Dakota Lithium battery but only to 70-80% of capacity. This is because Dakota Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) technology charges and is full at a higher voltage then traditional batteries (Dakota Lithium charges at 14.4 Volts). Chargers with a lithium battery setting or designed for lithium will charge at the appropriate voltage. See our full catalog of LiFePO4 battery chargers here. All batteries 54Ah and larger include a free LiFePO4 compatible charger. For troubleshooting tips download the Dakota Lithium battery user manual here.

Will cold weather affect my battery?

Your Dakota Lithium battery will discharge normally between a range of -20F and 120F (-29C to 49C). DL batteries are commonly used among ice fishers for their flashers and ice augers, so they are quite resilient and are frequently used in cold climates. In cases of extreme cold however, it is recommended that the batteries be insulated. We also do not recommend charging our batteries below freezing temperatures. If you are planning to regularly charge your battery below freezing temperatures we recommend the DL+ 12V 135Ah battery which has an internal heating element and is optimal for use in cars, trucks, RVs, off grid solar, and any application where the battery will be charged regularly in extremely cold environments (like a North Dakota winter).

Can I use this to start my car/boat engine?

Our DL+ line of batteries have 1000cca of engine starting power plus the same legendary deep cycle capabilities of all Dakota Lithium batteries. That means you can use them for starting a boat, car or truck engine. Our standard deep cycle batteries do not have this cold cranking ability and can not be used for a starting battery.

What Trolling Motor Battery Do You Recommend?

"Dakota Lithium is a proud sponsor of over 200+ professional athletes in the fishing industry. Here's batteries sizes recommended by our pros depending on the size of your trolling motor: Motor Thrust / Max Amp Draw (A) @ Voltage (V) / Recommended Battery 20 lbs / 20A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60 25 lbs / 25A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60 30 lb / 30A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60 or DL 100 45 lb / 42A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60 or DL 100 55 lb / 50A @ 12V / DL 54 or DL+ 60 or DL 100 70 lb / 42A @ 24V / 24V Single or DL 54 x 2 or DL+ 60 x 2 or DL 100 x 2 80 lb / 56A @ 24V / DL+ 60 x 2 or DL 100 x 2 or DL 200 x 2 101 lb / 46A @ 36V / 36V Single or DL+ 60 x 3 DL 100 x 3 or DL 200 x 3 112 lb / 52A @ 36V / 36V Single or DL+ 60 x 3 or DL 100 x 3 or DL 200 x 3 >112 lb / Up to 100A @ 36V / DL+ 60 x 3 or DL 100 x 3 or DL 200 x 3 For wiring multiple batteries in series we recommend Connect Ease trolling motor connection kits available on our trolling motor battery page. For a deep dive on trolling motor batteries read How to Choose A Lithium Battery for Trolling Motors"

What battery do I need for my RV or Camper Van?

The industry standard house battery size used in most RVs, Campers, and #VanLife builds is the DL 100Ah battery. This is a drop in replacement for AGM and most lead acid batteries. If you are charging off your engine's alternator we recommend a Victron DC-DC smart charger. If charging off solar panels we recommend a Victron Smart Solar charge controller, or if you have a solar charge controller choose the lithium setting. A handy size chart for number of batteries needed by size of RV is available here.

DAKOTA LITHIUM BATTERY MONITOR & SOLAR INTEGRATION KIT

Specifications	Unit
BATTERY MONITOR INCLUDED	Provides real time data on state of charge, voltage, power consumption, charging efficiency and more through the Dakota Lithium Dashboard App for Apply & Android devices.
SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER INCLUDED	Nominal power & peak efficiency of 300 watts, 98% efficiency
WIRING KIT INCLUDED	Integration kit for connecting your batteries or solar panels to the DL Dashboard includes wiring kit and parallel wiring kit (for connecting multiple solar panels in parallel).
DL DASHBOARD MOBILE APP INCLUDED	Download the DL Dashboard mobile app. Connect the DL Dashboard to your phone via Bluetooth to monitor your batteries and solar panels in real time.
WHAT IS A SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER?	A charging device which converts the energy which your panels are producing to a stable charging voltage and current that your batteries can accept easily.
RATED CHARGE CURRENT	15 amps Max (300 watts of solar panels)
MAX POWER INPUT / OUTPUT	Max solar panel input voltage of 25V. Optimized for charging lithium batteries with an output of 14.4 Volts.
OPTIMIZED FOR SOLAR ENERGY	Compatible with any solar panel. For higher efficiency we recommend using with a battery and a solar charge controller.
HOW DOES THIS FIT INTO MY OFF-GRID, HOME POWER SYSTEM?	This controls the charging of your batteries with solar panels and greatly increases performance. To use the energy you will an inverter. Inverters make it easy to use energy available from your batteries in the form of an AC wall plug.
SYSTEM VOLTAGE	12 Volts

BATTERY MONITOR & SOLAR INTEGRATION KIT

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