The Savvy5 unit can be powered either by:
- Using the supplied, USB-A to USB-C cable: Connect Savvy5 using the provided USB-A to USB0C cable (or any other cable with at least a USB-C end). In this mode, the app's Battery Indicator will display USB.
- Using your RV battery (optional): if you wish to monitor your RV’s battery voltage, Savvy5 must be hardwired using a PH 2mm connector lead supplied in the Accessory Wiring Kit (purchased separately). Connect to a suitable 12V or 24V RV battery voltage source. Once connected, the app will display the RV battery voltage. See below for wiring details.
Important: if you are an existing Savvy customer and you have a PH 2mm cable from Savvy3 or Savvy4, do not use it - it is not compatible with Savvy5.
Fixed wiring of the SAVVY5 using PH 2mm cable (RV internal battery supply)
The Savvy5 may use an existing wired supply or its own dedicated supply with a DC voltage of 12V/24V. The current drawn is ~12mA (0.012A) with a 12V supply, which can be considered negligible regarding current capability of the supply wires.
For more information, please choose one of the following recommended wiring options. Note: use of the words ‘extension wires’ refers to the wire that you choose to connect to Savvy5 unit with.
Recommended wiring options
Option 1 (internal wiring from an existing fused cable/circuit – refer notes 2, 3)
If Savvy5 unit is to be connected to an existing circuit, the following is recommended:
Note 1: If wiring directly to a battery or unfused source, a fuse must be used. This fuse will protect the extension wires. The fuse should be mounted as close to the battery (or unfused source) as practicable. The value of the fuse is based on the extension’s wire current capacity. For example: if 18 A.W.G extension wire (current capacity 7 Amp) is used, use any fuse between 100 mA to 7 Amp.
Note 2: If wiring to a fused source with extension wire of the same gauge as the source, then a separate inline fuse is not required.
Note 3: If wiring to a fused source with extension wire of a lighter gauge than the source, then a separate inline fuse is required.
Any gauge wire between these values is also acceptable, the concern is for structural reliability and protection against the environment. Any accidental reversal of polarity will not harm the SavvyLevel – it will work again once correct polarity is re-established.