MG SmartLink MX CAN / NMEA 2000 Bridge

The MG SmartLink MX gateway is a device designed to aggregate data from multiple MG Master LV or HV battery controllers. It presents these parallel systems as a single battery bank and transmits the combined information to third-party equipment via CAN Bus and NMEA 2000 protocols.

The primary role of the SmartLink MX is to centralize and combine performance data from up to 15 MG Master LV or HV controllers. It allows the entire battery system to be visualized as a single coherent unit and to communicate this consolidated data to displays or third-party systems.

The SmartLink MX can combine data from up to 15 MG Master LV or Master HV battery monitors.

The SmartLink MX bridge has the following dimensions:

Length: 198 mmHeight: 91 mmWidth: 57 mm

The weight of the MG SmartLink MX bridge is 0.27 kg.

The SmartLink MX has an IP22 protection rating. This means it is protected against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm (such as a finger) and against water droplets falling at an angle up to 15° from the vertical.

The SmartLink MX bridge is designed to operate within a temperature range of -20 °C to +50 °C.

In active mode, the SmartLink MX bridge consumes approximately 1 Watt of electrical power.

The SmartLink MX bridge housing is made of PC ABS (Polycarbonate / Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene).

Yes, the SmartLink MX can be used with the MG Connect App mobile application for improved data availability and to take system snapshots. It can also be diagnosed via a PCAN diagnostic tool.

The SmartLink MX is compatible with MG Master LV battery controllers (for low-voltage systems) and MG Master HV battery controllers (for high-voltage systems).

The SmartLink MX supports communication via CAN Bus (with RJ45 connectors) and NMEA 2000 for integration with third-party equipment. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity.

Yes, the SmartLink MX is designed for integration with third-party displays or systems via its combined data outputs over CAN and NMEA 2000, which are widely used communication standards in the marine industry.

The SmartLink MX requires a wide-range power supply, from 8 to 60 VDC (direct current).

Yes, the SmartLink MX bridge is NMEA 2000 Level 1 certified, ensuring compliance with marine communication standards.

For a complete installation, you will need to purchase separately:

CAN RJ45 cablesThe NMEA 2000 backbonePower supplyNetwork terminationsMaster LV/HV controllersAn Energy Monitor display (if desired)

Each MG Master controller must be connected to the CAN network following the MG topology. It is also important to configure parallel systems to avoid duplicate identifiers on the network.

Yes, due to its IP22 protection rating, the SmartLink MX must be installed away from water spray and in a dry, clean location to ensure proper operation and durability.

Yes, the SmartLink MX has several programmable inputs and outputs:

3 programmable contacts (relay output): 0.8 A at 60 VDC, dry contact. 1 programmable output: Voltage equal to supply (IO-A - 1V), 0.5 A, with short-circuit and overcurrent protection. 1 programmable input: 3–60 V to activate the input. External button signal: Must be connected to ground to activate the input. External status signal: 5 V / 10 mA, with overcurrent protection.

The MG SmartLink MX gateway (reference MGSLM48001) is designed for battery systems with multiple MG Master LV or Master HV controllers. Its primary role is to aggregate and combine all data from these controllers within a single battery system.

It then presents these parallel systems as a single battery bank and transmits the combined data to third-party equipment via CAN-Bus and NMEA 2000 protocols. This enables seamless integration with displays or other systems.

The SmartLink MX is compatible with up to 15 MG BMS units (Master LV or Master HV) and operates on a power supply ranging from 8 to 60 VDC.