Setting up the Mopeka Pro+ Propane Monitor and Adding to Victron

In this video, I explore a feature discussed on the Victron Community Forum: wireless monitoring of my 500-gallon propane tank and its integration into the Victron environment. This integration allows me to conveniently monitor all my utilities from one central location. We'll be looking at installing the Mopeka Pro+ LR Wireless Propane Monitor which should help broadcast a wireless signal far enough to reach my Cerbo.

Links to the parts & pieces in the video (affiliate links)
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Mopeka Pro+ LR Wireless Propane Monitor - https://amzn.to/3ICDJEk
Mopeka Pro+ Remote Outdoor Antenna - https://amzn.to/43yvWRH
TP-Link UB400 USB Adapter - https://amzn.to/4ae0n1g
StarTech.com 6 ft USB Extension Cable - https://amzn.to/3TkQCYz

Links of Interest
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Cerbo Manual
5.8 Mopeka Ultrasonic Bluetooth Sensors
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Cerbo_GX/140558-CCGX__Venus_GX__Cerbo_GX__Cerbo-S_GX_Manual-pdf-en.pdf

LP Monitoring
https://community.victronenergy.com/questions/52274/venus-raspberry-pi-read-other-ble-device.html

Mopeka Common Settings
https://community.victronenergy.com/questions/157559/mopeka-lp-tank-sensor-common-settings.html

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Chapters
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0:00 Intro
1:47 Looking at the Mopeka Pro+ LR Sensor
5:21 Installing the Propane Sensor
7:31 Distance Testing
9:41 Can the Cerbo Detect it?
10:19 Adding Another Antenna
12:24 Need Better Reception
13:59 Looking at the Cerbo Manual
15:00 Adding an External Bluetooth Adapter
16:09 Adding the Mopeka Sensor to the Cerbo
19:11 Different Ways to View the Propane Info
21:16 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up

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**** Disclaimer ****
Please remember, I'm just a DIYer like you. Don't take what I'm doing as gospel truth, it's just how I'm doing things. If you're unsure of how to do something, look into hiring a professional or at least consult with a professional to determine the correct way to do things.