Introduction
APRS World's MagTap is a powerful and cost effective tool for remotely monitoring Magnum brand inverters and accessories. The MagTap installs on the Magnum network and provides live Internet monitoring of the inverter, battery monitor, and automatic generator start module. Using your always on Internet connection, the MagTap makes live and historical conditions available to you through a web browser and our WorldData service.
Unlike our competition, APRS World understands how Magnum equipment is used along with the challenges of mobile and off-grid renewable energy systems. We have designed the MagTap to meet these challenges and provide you with the best tool possible for managing them. Jim Jarvis, APRS World's owner, uses his MagTap daily for monitoring his off-grid homestead.
Example Live Sites
Measurement Channels
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WorldData and Web Display
APRS World offers our World Data service for our customers (see pricing above). Using an optional internet gateway module, our products can send live data to our hosted data service. Using your web browser you can view live and historical performance data and graphs. This allows your customer to see how their system is performing and allows you to troubleshoot the system without getting in your truck.
Installation
The MagTap is easy to install and inexpensive because it does not require any additional sensors. It uses the sensors already built into your Magnum brand inverter and accessories. The MagTap has two RJ-11 (phone type) jacks and a power jack. Installation takes only a few minutes and consists of snapping in a few cables to the MagTap module and your Magnum Remote. Magnum does not allow third party modules to be powered by the inverter's built in power supply, so a power source that can supply less than a watt at 7 to 76 volts DC is required. The power source can be the batteries that power your inverter or an inexpensive external AC to DC power supply.
Communications Options
An always-on internet connection is required for both options.
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Special introductory pricing for a limited time only.
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MagTap, Wired Ethernet
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US Price: $300.00 USD Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from Requires an Ethernet jack at the MagTap. Package includes:
Part Number: APRS5811 Shipping Weight: 1.00 pounds RoHS: compliant Origin: USA 
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MagTap, Wireless 802.15.4
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US Price: $250.00 USD Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from Requires APRS World's 802.15.4 to Ethernet gateway. Package includes:
 Part Number: APRS5810 Shipping Weight: 1.00 pounds RoHS: compliant Origin: USA
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RF modem to Ethernet gateway, 802.15.4 XBeePRO
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US Price: $306.00 USD Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from APRS World, LLC's 802.15.4 Xbee to Ethernet gateway. This modem is required when purchasing a PS2Tap (APRS5800). Package includes:
Part Number: APRS7012 Shipping Weight: 1.00 pounds RoHS: compliant Origin: USA
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AC adapter, North American, 9 VDC, 5 watts
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US Price: $10.00 USD Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from AC to DC switching power supply. Energy Star compliant. Slim style. 9 VDC, 5 watts output. Part Number: APRS6601 Shipping Weight: 0.25 pounds RoHS: compliant Origin: other
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