GlobalLink 520

The Victron Energy GlobalLink 520 is a communication gateway designed for remote monitoring of your Victron systems. It allows you to connect your equipment to the Victron Remote Management (VRM) portal via a 4G LTE-M cellular connection, providing access to your installation data from anywhere in the world.

The GlobalLink 520 uses 4G LTE-M (LTE Cat-M1) technology. This technology is optimized for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, providing low power consumption and stable connectivity, even in mobile environments such as recreational vehicles.

Yes, the LTE-M technology supported by the GlobalLink 520 supports handover and roaming. This makes it ideal for use in moving vehicles, such as a camper van, ensuring stable connectivity (with an optional external antenna for optimal performance).

The GlobalLink 520’s power consumption is minimal and varies by configuration:

At 12 V: 20 mA (relay open) to 40 mA (relay closed)At 24 V: 10 mA (relay open) to 20 mA (relay closed)At 48 V: 5 mA (relay open) to 10 mA (relay closed)These values are given with Bluetooth enabled.

The external dimensions of the GlobalLink 520 (height x width x depth) are 123 x 67 x 23 mm.

Yes, the GlobalLink 520 is equipped with an internal antenna. It also features an SMA connector for the installation of an optional external antenna, with a switch to select the antenna to use.

The GlobalLink 520 is designed to operate within a temperature range of -20 to +50 °C.

Yes, the GlobalLink 520 is equipped with two digital inputs that can be configured as pulse counters. It also includes a relay (1 x NO/NC) that can be controlled remotely, supporting up to 30VDC/2A or 125VAC/0.5A.

The GlobalLink 520 features two isolated VE.Direct ports, enabling wired connection of Victron devices such as:

Battery monitors BMVSmartShuntsSolar charge controllers MPPTPhoenix invertersPhoenix Smart chargers IP43

Yes, the GlobalLink 520 supports connecting up to 10 additional Victron Smart products via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This allows their data to be transmitted to the VRM portal.

Yes, the GlobalLink 520 supports RuuviTag and RuuviTag Pro sensors. These sensors connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and can be configured through the VictronConnect app to transmit temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure data to the VRM portal.

Yes, the GlobalLink 520 is specifically designed to connect to the Victron Remote Management (VRM) portal. This free online portal lets you monitor the current and historical status of your Victron system, including battery voltage, state of charge, energy consumption, and energy production.

Yes, it is possible to replace the preinstalled SIM card with a custom SIM card. It is important to ensure that your carrier supports the LTE-M (CAT-M1) standard, which is different from standard 4G (LTE). The device consumes an average of 1 to 2 MB of data per week.

You can check the LTE-M coverage for your region on the website of the SIM card provider included, 1nce.com, at the following address: https://1nce.com/en/coverage/. Victron Energy also provides a list of operators with active GlobalLink 520 units on their network via the Victron Energy community.

The GlobalLink 520 package contains:

The GlobalLink 520A 1.5 m power cable with inline 1 A fuse, M10 eyelets, and a power connectorTwo pluggable terminal blocksNote that VE.Direct cables are not included and must be purchased separately.

To install the GlobalLink 520, follow these steps:

Note the VRM portal ID written on the device label.Install the GlobalLink 520 near the Victron devices you want to monitor.Connect your compatible devices to the GlobalLink 520 via a VE.Direct cable or Bluetooth.Power the unit with DC (8 V - 70 V).The device will start connecting to the network (the LED will flash blue).

Once the GlobalLink 520 is installed and connected to the network (the LED flashes yellow and/or green), you can add your installation to your account on the VRM portal. Use the VRM portal ID you noted on the device label during the installation step.

The GlobalLink 520’s connection status is indicated by its multicolor LED indicator:

Flashing blue: Connecting to VRM in progress.
Flashing green: All systems operational, connected to VRM and both VE.Direct devices.
Flashing green and yellow: Connected to VRM but only one VE.Direct device.
Flashing yellow: Connected to VRM but no VE.Direct devices.
Solid red: Fault detected, device is rebooting.
Flashing purple: Device is updating its firmware.

The GlobalLink 520 requires a DC power supply with a wide voltage range, from 8 to 70 VDC.

The GlobalLink 520 comes with a preinstalled and prepaid SIM card offering five years of 4G LTE-M connectivity at no extra cost. This connectivity is included in the device’s purchase price.