Victron Victron VE.Direct to USB Interface Cable - for monitoring a Victron MPPT solar charge contro
Item: VE-USB
MPN: VE-USB
Connects your Victron MPPT controller or other VE.Direct compatible device to your PC, to unlock exclusive monitoring & programming features of the device using the Victron PC 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 USB cable connects your VictronMPPT controller(or other compatible Victron product) to your PC or laptop. After downloading the free VictronConnect PC app, you can thenmonitor and program numerous charging parameters for your Victron solar charge controller. Using theVE.Direct USB cablealso unlocks exclusive access tolive status info, detailed data logs and advanced options for system personalisation.
The VictronConnect app can be used onWindows PCs or Apple MacBooksand is available to download here.
Compatible Victron products:
This VE.Direct Controller-to-PC USB cable can be used with any Victronproductwith an inbuilt VE.Direct port. Such devices include:
- Victron BlueSolar MPPT charge controllers (e.g VBSM75-15, VBSM100-30, VBSM100-50, VBSM150-35,VBSM150-45, VBSM150-60or VBSM150-70)
- Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers (e.g. VSSM150-85 , VSSM150-100)
- Victron Battery monitors (e.g. BMV-700, BMV-712)
- Victron Phoenix Inverters (e.g. VPX-250)
- Victron Blue Smart chargers (e.g. VBC1215,VBC1230)
- Victron Peak Power Packs
Advanced programming and monitoring:
Byconnecting the VictronVE.Direct USB cableto your Victron solar charge controller, the controllerwill beable to communicate withtheVictronConnect PC 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 pre-setvalues 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 computer.
Alternative connection: If you would prefer to monitor your Victron device using a mobile phone or other bluetooth enabled device, the Victron VE Direct Bluetooth Dongle can be used to connect your phone and Victron device via Bluetooth.
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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 SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers (e.g. VSSM150-85 , VSSM150-100)
Victron Battery monitors (e.g. BMV-700, BMV-712)
Victron Phoenix Inverters (e.g. VPX-250)
Victron Blue Smart chargers (e.g. VBC1215,VBC1230)
Victron Peak Power Packs
Compatible withPCs running on Windows (Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10) or macOS X (Earliest supported version is 10.10 - OS X Yosemite).
Cable length: 0.9m
Weight: 25g
This product is covered by a5 year warranty. For more information please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Installation
The VictronConnect app must be installed on your computer, and can be downloaded for free for Windowsor macOS X.
A user manual for the app is available to download in the Documents tab.
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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