Victron Victron VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart Dongle - for monitoring Victron BlueSolar MPPT solar charg
Item: VE-DONGLE
MPN: VE-DONGLE
Enables Bluetooth connection between your Victron BlueSolar MPPT solar charge controller and mobile phone/tablet, unlocking monitoring & programming features of the controller through the Victron mobile app.
Product Description
Photonic Universe is an official distributor of products from Victron Energy - theglobally renowned manufacturer of high qualityhybrid power charging solutions. Victron Energy solar charge controllers and accessorieshave a longstanding reputation for their outstanding reliability, innovative design and superior build quality.
This Victron VE.Direct Smart Bluetooth Dongle plugs into your Victronsolar charge controller (or other compatible Victron device) to allow the controller to communicate wirelesslywith a personal mobile device. Using your mobile phone/tablet, installed with the free VictronConnect app, you can thenconnect wirelessly to the Bluetooth enabled solar charge controller to monitor and program charging parameters. Using the Victron Bluetooth dongle also unlocks exclusive access tolive status info, detailed datalogs and advanced options for system personalisation.
The VictronConnect app can be used on Bluetooth enabled devices running on Android, iOS and macOS X (e.g. smartphones, tablets, iPads, MacBooks)and is available to download here.
Compatible Victron products:
This Bluetooth dongle can be connected to any Victron product with an inbuilt VE.Direct port, to enable bluetooth ability. Such devices include:
- Victron BlueSolar MPPT charge controllers (such as VBSM75-15, VBSM100-30, VBSM100-50, VBSM150-35, VBSM150-45, VBSM150-60or VBSM150-70)
- Victron Battery monitors
- Victron Phoenix Inverters
- Victron Blue Smart chargers
- Victron Peak Power Packs
Advanced programming and monitoring:
Byattachinga Victron VE Direct Bluetooth Dongle to your Victron solar charge controller, the controllerwill beable to communicate withtheVictronConnect mobile app,unlocking numerous possibilities foradvanced programming and remote monitoring of your MPPT solar system. Once the controller is paired with the app,a wide range ofadditional features are made available, including:
- Live data transmission: Real-time information is displayed including solar panel output, battery voltage and current (flowing into and out of the battery), battery state of charge, load status and consumption.
- Detaileddata logs: System activity for the past 30 days is available toview; either as in-depth daily logs or as a monthly summary. These easy-view graphics display daily energy yield, maximum recorded power and voltage, time spent in each charging stage, minimum and maximum recorded battery voltages, error records and total energy counters.
- User-defined battery charging algorithm: Option to disable presetvalues in favour ofpersonalised charging parameters, including user-definedabsorption voltage, absorption time, float voltage, equalisation voltage and temperature compensation settings.
- Load configuration: Option to choose from one of the pre-set load management programs or create a user-defined program. Includes a streetlight function to control the duration and brightness of nighttime lighting.
- Remote On/Off control: Both the solar charge controller and load can be turned on/off via your mobile device.
Additional features:
The Bluetooth dongle also features LED indicators to alert the user of connection status and possible errors.
Alternative connection: If you would prefer to monitor your Victron device using a USB connection to a Windows or macOS XPC / laptop,the Victron VE Direct to USB cable can be used to connect your Victron device to a computer, using the PC version of the VictronConnectapp.
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Details
Specifications:
Compatible with Victron devices with a VE.Direct port, including:
Victron BlueSolar MPPT charge controllers (such as VBSM75-15, VBSM100-30, VBSM100-50, VBSM150-35, VBSM150-45, VBSM150-60or VBSM150-70)
Victron Battery monitors
Victron Phoenix Inverters
Victron Blue Smart chargers
Victron Peak Power Packs
Compatible with Bluetooth enabled mobile devices, running on Android, iOs or macOS X (see user manual for detailed list of compatible mobile devices)
Current draw (not connected to a mobile device): < 1mA
Current draw (connected to a mobile device): < 2.5mA
Cable length: 1.5m
Unit dimensions: 67.3 x 35 x 17 mm
Mounting dimensions: 57.8 x 15.5 mm
2 x Mounting holes (each 15.5 x 3.5 mm)
Weight: 75g
This product is covered by a5 year warranty. For more information please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Installation
This product comes with a detailed user manual which explains wiring and operations (see Documents tab).
The VictronConnect app must be installed on your mobile device, and can be downloaded for free for Android, iOS or macOS X.
If you need help with installation or have any technical questions we can provide FREEsupport - please contact us by email or phone (see Contact Us page for more information).
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