Victron Battery Monitors Q&A

Question 1

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

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Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

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Question 4

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

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Question 5

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

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

I notice the this device uses Bluetooth. That limits the range. My boat is 300 feet behind my house. Do you have one that uses wi fi. View answer

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Question 8

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

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Question 9

How can I fix my Victron BMV 712's inaccurate amp hour readings? View answer

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Question 10

How long are the provided power cables that go to positive terminals? View answer

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Question 11

Can the BMV 712 read from multiple shunts? View answer

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Question 12

What are the exact dimensions of this meter? Is there a detailed drawing showing diameters and depth? View answer

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

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

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Question 16

What does the 500 Amp Contactor in the Victron Energy Lynx Smart BMS do? View answer

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Question 17

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

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Question 18

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

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Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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Question 21

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

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Question 22

What is the default password for smart BMS? View answer

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Question 23

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

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Question 24

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

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Question 25

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

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Question 26

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

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Question 27

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

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Question 28

What does a Victron BMV-712 do? View answer

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Question 29

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

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Question 30

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

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Question 31

Can I monitor my batteries remotely? View answer

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Question 32

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

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Question 33

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

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Question 34

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

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Question 35

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

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Question 36

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

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Question 37

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

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Question 38

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

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Question 39

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

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Question 40

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

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Question 41

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

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Question 42

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

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Question 43

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

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Question 44

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

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Question 45

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

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Question 46

Is the Lynx Smart BMS suitable for 1000 amp hours of batteries? View answer

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Question 47

Does the Lynx Smart BMS have a battery monitor? View answer

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Question 48

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

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Question 49

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

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Question 50

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

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