Victron Battery Monitors Q&A

Question 1

What are the differences between the various Victron Energy Smart Shunt models? View answer

Question 2

Is the Lynx Smart BMS compatible with all Lynx Distributors? View answer

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Question 3

Is a 500 amp shunt included with the Victron BMV 712? View answer

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Question 4

Does the Lynx Smart BMS provide a warning before shutting off? View answer

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Question 5

Can I use the Lynx Smart BMS for local and remote monitoring? View answer

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Question 6

Does the Lynx Smart BMS have a built-in contactor? View answer

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Question 7

How many amps can this Lynx Smart BMS handle? View answer

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Question 8

What size SmartShunt do I need for a 24v 2 battery trolling motor setup? View answer

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Question 9

What does the Victron Energy BMV 700 do? View answer

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Question 10

Is a positive cable included with the SmartShunt? Do I also need a negative one? View answer

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Question 11

Is there a version of this SmartShunt that's more water-resistant for damp locations? View answer

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Question 12

What is the Voltage range of the Victron BMV 700 Battery Monitor? View answer

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Question 13

Does the Victron BMV-712 meter store any historic data? View answer

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Question 14

Can the bezel on the Victron battery monitor be removed? View answer

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Question 15

Can the Victron BMV-712 meter read temperature? View answer

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Question 16

Can I monitor the Lynx BMS NG remotely, and what tools are needed? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 17

Does the BMV-712 have a temperature reading feature? View answer

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Question 18

When installing BMV 712 with a house bank and a start battery what would be the best method to monitor both batteries? I currently am only monitoring the house bank with a temp sensor installed. View answer

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Question 19

How can I fix my Victron BMV 712's inaccurate amp hour readings? View answer

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Question 20

How long are the provided power cables that go to positive terminals? View answer

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Question 21

Can the BMV 712 read from multiple shunts? View answer

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Question 22

I only have a 10ft cable fo my 712 smart monitor. I would like to buy a longer cable? View answer

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Question 23

What type of battery is the Victron Energy Lynx Smart BMS 500 designed for? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 24

What is the IP rating for the Victron Energy SmartShunt 500A/50mV? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU065150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (IP65 version)

Question 25

Is the Victron BMV 700 safe in a humid, hot, and damp battery box? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 26

What does the 500 Amp Contactor in the Victron Energy Lynx Smart BMS do? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 27

Will I be able to fully control my multiplus inverter charger through my phone with this monitor? View answer

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Question 28

What exactly does the Victron BMV-712 measure? View answer

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Question 29

Do they make a temperature sensor for the Victron BMV 712? View answer

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Question 30

Does a Victron BMV 712 monitor come with a shunt or do I have to order it separately? View answer

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Question 31

I use my house bank to start the engine. It is a 42 hp westerbeke diesel. What size shunt do I need for the BMV 700? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 32

In this product, what does M10 signify in the Victron Energy category? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 33

Can you tell me the amp rating for the Victron Lynx Smart BMS? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 34

Must the shunt of Victron BMV 700 be adjacent to the batteries? What's the cable run limit? View answer

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Question 35

What is the purpose of the 4 pin connector on the back of the BMV 712 display? View answer

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Question 36

Does the Victron BMV 700 offer a shunt bigger than 500 amps? View answer

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Question 37

What is the default password for smart BMS? View answer

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Question 38

What does a Victron BMV-712 do? View answer

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Question 39

Can the smart shunt work with a 24V trolling system on a boat with two 100Ah Dakota lithium batteries? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 40

What is the maximum current capacity of the SmartShunt? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU065150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (IP65 version)

Question 41

Is the Victron BMV 700 capable of monitoring a dual battery bank? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 42

Which voltage battery systems work with the Victron SmartShunt 500A/50mV? View answer

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Question 43

What is required to connect the SmartShunt to a Cerbo GX? View answer

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Question 44

Does the smartshunt store the data so it can be displayed later once the bluetooth phone is connected? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 45

What equipment is required to measure battery temperature with the SmartShunt? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU065150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (IP65 version)

Question 46

Can each of the three SmartShunts on my boat's three battery banks be individually selected on the app, View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 47

What's the accepted voltage input range for the Victron BMV 700? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 48

Does the Victron SmartShunt come with a VE direct cable? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 49

How can I connect this SmartShunt to a Cerbo GX, Venus GX or Color Control GX? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 50

Does the SmartShunt IP65 500 A include battery temperature measurement? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

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