Victron Battery Monitors Q&A

Question 1

What is the primary function of the Victron Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG? View answer

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

Question 2

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

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 3

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

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which batteries can the Lynx Smart BMS work with? View answer

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

Question 6

Which Lynx Smart BMS 500 function alerts prior to powering off? View answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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

Asked 4 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 11

What is included with the Victron Energy BMV 700? View answer

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

Does the black victron bmv 712 differ from the regular victron bmv 712? View answer

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

Question 21

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

What compatibility requirements apply to the Victron Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG? View answer

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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 25

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 26

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

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

Question 27

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 28

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

Asked 3 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 29

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 30

Does the Victron BMV 700 shunt need a cover in the engine room? View answer

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

Question 31

How long Is the cord of Victron BMV 700? Is an extension available? View answer

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

What is the warranty coverage for the Victron BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor? View answer

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

Question 34

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 35

Can the Victron BMV 700 monitor work with my 12V RV system using 4 x 6V batteries? View answer

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

Question 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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

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

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

How does the SmartShunt connect to my devices? View answer

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

Question 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

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

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

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