BMV-712 BLACK Smart

The BMV-712 BLACK Smart provides comprehensive data on your battery's status, including:

Battery voltageCurrent (charge and discharge)Instantaneous powerAmpere-hours consumedState of charge (SoC)Estimated remaining time at current discharge rate

Yes, the BMV-712 BLACK Smart includes Bluetooth connectivity. This allows configuration, real-time data monitoring, and historical data review via the VictronConnect app on a smartphone or tablet.

The BMV-712 BLACK Smart has a very low current consumption. It is less than 1 mA, i.e. approximately 0.7 Ah per month for a 12 V system and 0.6 Ah per month for a 24 V system. This low consumption is particularly beneficial for Li-ion batteries.

The BMV-712 BLACK Smart supports a wide input voltage range, from 6.5 V to 70 V DC.

The BMV-712 BLACK Smart battery monitor can monitor batteries with a capacity ranging from 1 Ah to 9999 Ah.

Yes, the BMV-712 BLACK Smart has an auxiliary input that can be configured to measure battery temperature. An optional temperature sensor (reference ASS000100000) is required for this function.

Yes, the BMV-712 BLACK Smart stores a wide range of historical events and trends over 46 days. This includes battery voltage, current, state of charge (SoC), and auxiliary input data (temperature, mid-point deviation, or starter battery voltage).

The BMV-712 BLACK Smart offers high measurement accuracy:

Current accuracy: ± 0.4 %
Voltage accuracy: ± 0.3 %
Current measurement resolution: 10 mA (0.01 A)

The BMV-712 BLACK Smart has an IP55 protection rating. This means it is protected against dust and low-pressure water jets, but it is not designed for direct outdoor use or immersion.

The BMV-712 BLACK Smart comes with everything needed for a standard installation:

The main BMV monitor unitA 500 A / 50 mV current shunt with quick-connect PCBA 10-metre RJ12 cableA 2-metre battery cable with a 1 A slow-blow fuseA detachable front bezel for square or round mountingA rear mounting bracketScrews for front mounting

The shunt must be the first and only device connected to the battery’s negative terminal. The main battery’s negative terminal connects to the "BATTERY ONLY" side of the shunt, while the negative terminal of the DC electrical system (loads and chargers) connects to the "LOAD AND CHARGER" side of the shunt.

The BMV-712 BLACK Smart display unit is designed for flush mounting. It comes with a separate bezel allowing a square or round appearance, a mounting ring for rear installation, and screws for front mounting.

Yes, the BMV-712 BLACK Smart has an auxiliary input that can be used to monitor the voltage of a second battery. Simply connect one of the included power cables between the positive terminal of the second battery and the B2 terminal of the shunt.

To monitor the midpoint voltage, connect one of the included power cables between the midpoint of your battery bank (made up of batteries connected in series) and the B2 terminal of the shunt. This function helps detect a faulty cell or battery in a series bank.

The BMV-712 BLACK Smart is compatible with the VictronConnect application, available for smartphones and tablets. This application allows you to configure the device, view real-time data, check the history, and update the firmware via Bluetooth.

Yes, the BMV-712 BLACK Smart is equipped with a VE.Direct communication port. This allows it to integrate easily with other Victron Energy equipment, such as Color Control GX or Venus GX, and access the VRM remote monitoring portal.

Yes, although the BMV-712 Smart is supplied with a 500 A / 50 mV shunt, the monitor can be configured to work with shunts up to 10,000 Amps. The quick-connect PCB for the standard 500 A/50 mV shunt can also be mounted on 1000 A/50 mV, 2000 A/50 mV, and 6000 A/50 mV shunts.

Yes, the BMV-712 BLACK Smart is designed to monitor a wide range of battery types, including lead-acid batteries (AGM, Gel, flooded) and Li-ion batteries. Its very low current draw is particularly beneficial for Li-ion batteries.

Yes, a maximum of four BMVs can be connected directly to a Color Control GX. It is also possible to connect even more BMVs to a USB hub for centralized monitoring via a Color Control GX or a Venus GX.

The Victron Energy BMV-712 Smart battery monitor package includes all the necessary components for a basic installation. You will find the following elements:

The BMV-712 Smart battery monitor (main unit)A 500 A / 50 mV current shunt with quick-connect printed circuit boardA 10-meter RJ12 cable to connect the shunt to the monitorTwo 2-meter power cables with fuse for connection to the batteryA separate front panel for square or round displayA rear mounting bracketA front mounting screw kitA mounting sleeveThese components allow for a complete installation without requiring additional parts for primary battery monitoring.