Victron Battery Monitors Q&A

Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

What does the BMV-712 meter monitor? View answer

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Question 4

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 5

What is the difference between the BMV-712 Smart and the SmartShunt? View answer

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

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

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Question 9

What's the voltage range of DC systems the Victron BMV-712 can be used with? View answer

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Question 10

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

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Question 11

What is a "Shunt," and how is it installed? View answer

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Question 12

What is the main benefit of the BMV-712 over just reading my battery's voltage? View answer

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

What is included with the Victron Battery Monitor? View answer

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Question 16

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

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Question 17

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

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Question 18

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

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Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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Question 21

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

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Question 22

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

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Question 23

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

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Question 24

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

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Question 25

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

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Question 26

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

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Question 27

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

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Question 28

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

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Question 29

Is the Lynx Smart BMS compatible with my type of batteries? View answer

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Question 30

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

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Question 31

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

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Question 32

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

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Question 33

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

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Question 34

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

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Question 35

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

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Question 36

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

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Question 37

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

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Question 38

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

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Question 39

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

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Question 40

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

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Question 41

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

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Question 42

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

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Question 43

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

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Question 44

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 45

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

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Question 46

How does the SmartShunt connect to my devices? View answer

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Question 47

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

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Question 48

What is the default password for smart BMS? View answer

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Question 49

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

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Question 50

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

Asked 6 ´months ago | Technical Support

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