Victron Battery Monitors Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Technical Support

Question 2

Is the Victron BMV 700 suitable for use inside a boat around salt air? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 3

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 4

What's the max amp measurement of the included shunt in a Victron Energy BMV 712? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 5

What is the default password for smart BMS? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 6

Help designing system to monitor my marine system batteries View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Victron Battery Monitor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 8

What other features does the Victron Battery Monitor have? View answer

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Question 9

What does the M10 indicate in the lynx smart bms part name? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 10

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 11

Can I monitor my batteries remotely? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors

Question 12

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

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Question 13

What does a Victron BMV-712 do? View answer

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Question 14

What is the Victron BMV-712 Smart View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Technical Support

Question 15

What does the auxiliary input on the BMV-712 and BMV-702 do? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors

Question 16

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

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Question 17

Is the Victron BMV 700 compatible with a battery disconnect switch and how is it wired? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 18

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 19

Does the Victron Energy SmartShunt have built-in Bluetooth? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Technical Support

Question 20

What are the key features of the Victron Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 21

Is the Victron BMV 712 compatible with a 4x120ah Lifepo4 battery bank with built in BMS? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 22

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU065150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (IP65 version)

Question 23

Why do I need a Victron battery monitor instead of just looking at my voltage meter? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors

Question 24

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 25

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Technical Support

Question 26

I have 2 6v batteries series wired on my RV. Can I mount the shunt inside the battery box next to the negative terminal or does it need some additional protection? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 27

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 28

What is the battery capacity of the Victron BMV-712? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

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

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Question 30

Can the Victron Energy LYN034160200 Lynx Smart BMS 500 connect via Bluetooth? View answer

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

Question 31

What are the significant differences between Balmar SG200 and Victron BMV712? i.e. why should I chose one over the other? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 32

What is the Lynx Smart BMS 500 NG (M10), and what makes it different from previous Victron BMS models? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 33

What's the voltage limit of the Victron BMV 712? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 34

Does the Victron Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG include monitoring capabilities? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 35

What voltage range is supported by the Victron Energy SmartShunt View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Technical Support

Question 36

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 37

What are the main features of this Lynx BMS 500 NG? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 38

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 39

Can the bmv-712 be used in damp locations? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 40

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 41

What comes with the Victron Energy BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 42

What are the electrical specifications for the Victron Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 43

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 44

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 45

What is the maximum system voltage this SmartShunt can handle? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 46

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 47

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 48

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 49

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 50

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU065150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (IP65 version)

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