Victron Battery Monitors Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 2

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

Asked 10 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 3

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

Asked 10 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 4

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 5

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

Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

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Question 8

Does the Victron Energy BMV 712 come with shorter cables? View answer

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Question 9

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

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Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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 12

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

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Question 13

Help designing system to monitor my marine system batteries View answer

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Question 14

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

Asked 4 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors

Question 15

What is the "Smart" in BMV-712 Smart? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 16

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

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Question 17

Can Victron BMV 700 handle dual charging from solar and battery charger? View answer

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

Question 18

Is the bezel on the Victron Battery Monitor removable? View answer

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Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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Question 21

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 22

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

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Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Is there a water-resistant version of this SmartShunt? View answer

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

Question 25

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

Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 26

What is the Victron BMV-712 Smart View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 27

How would you compare the Victron BMV712 with the Balmar SG210? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 28

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 29

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 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

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 32

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

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

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

What's the purpose of the included shunt in the Victron BMV 700? View answer

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

Question 35

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 36

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

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Question 37

What is the maximum current the BMV-700 can measure? View answer

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

Question 38

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 39

Does the Victron Energy Lynx Smart BMS 500 support remote monitoring? View answer

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

Question 40

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 41

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 42

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 43

Is a 500 amp shunt included with 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 44

How does the SmartShunt connect to my devices? View answer

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

Question 45

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 46

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

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

Is the Victron Energy BMV 712 battery monitor suitable for damp locations? View answer

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

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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

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

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