Victron Battery Monitors Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 2 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 2

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 3

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

Asked 2 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 4

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 5

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

Asked 3 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 6

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 7

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 8

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 9

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 10

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 11

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 12

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 13

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 14

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 15

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

Asked 2 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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 19

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 20

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 21

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 22

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 23

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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 26

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

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

Question 27

What is the default password for smart BMS? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)

Question 28

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

Asked 3 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 29

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

Asked 2 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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

Asked 2 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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

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

Question 41

What does a Victron BMV-712 do? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 42

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 43

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 44

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712200 BMV 712 BLACK Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 45

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 46

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 47

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

Asked 5 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 48

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

Asked 3 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 49

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 50

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

Asked 2 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

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