Victron Battery Monitors Q&A

Question 1

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

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Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

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Question 4

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 5

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

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

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 8

Can the smart shunt work with a 24V trolling system on a boat with two 100Ah Dakota lithium batteries? View answer

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Question 9

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

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Question 10

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

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

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

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

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

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Question 16

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

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Question 17

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

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Question 18

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

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Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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Question 21

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

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Question 22

What does the Victron Energy BMV 700 do? View answer

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Question 23

What is included with the Victron Battery Monitor? View answer

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Question 24

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

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Question 25

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

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Question 26

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

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Question 27

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

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Question 28

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

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Question 29

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

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Question 30

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

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Question 31

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

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Question 32

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

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Question 33

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

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Question 34

Does the victron battery monitor come with a high-capacity shunt? View answer

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Question 35

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

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Question 36

Does the Victron battery monitor support second bank voltage reading? View answer

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Question 37

What does the BMV-712 meter monitor? View answer

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Question 38

Does this require the dongle for the bluetooth to work? View answer

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Question 39

What gauge battery cable should I use between the Victron Energy SmartShunt IP65 500 amp Battery Monitor and the house battery on my Class A motorhome. View answer

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Question 40

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 41

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 42

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

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Question 43

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

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Question 44

Will the BMV-712 work on a 48vdc solar system? View answer

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Question 45

Will I be able to fully control my multiplus inverter charger through my phone with this monitor? View answer

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Question 46

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 47

If I have: BMV-712 MultiPlus Compact 12/2000/80 Digital Multi Control (or GX) Can I set charging parameters on the MultiPlus with my iPhone? View answer

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Question 48

Does a Victron BMV 712 monitor come with a shunt or do I have to order it separately? View answer

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Question 49

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

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Question 50

How does this hook up? Is there a schematic or block diagram View answer

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