Smart Battery Sense long range (do 10 m)

The Victron Smart Battery Sense long range is a wireless voltage and battery temperature sensor. It is designed to be used with Victron MPPT solar chargers, allowing them to optimize their charging parameters based on precise battery measurements. This helps improve charging efficiency and extend battery life.

The Smart Battery Sense long range offers extended wireless connection range, up to 10 meters. This range is made possible by VE.Smart Network technology, based on Bluetooth Smart.

The Smart Battery Sense uses VE.Smart Network wireless technology, based on Bluetooth Smart, to transmit battery voltage and temperature measurements to one or more compatible Victron MPPT solar chargers. This wireless connection allows the chargers to optimally adjust their charging parameters.

The Smart Battery Sense is compatible with Victron MPPT solar chargers that support the VE.Smart Network. It is recommended to consult the list of VE.Smart Networking-compatible products to ensure compatibility with your solar charger.

No, the Smart Battery Sense is not required and is not recommended in systems already controlled by a Color Control GX or Venus GX. These devices already include advanced monitoring functions that make the Battery Sense redundant.

No, the Smart Battery Sense is not required if your installation already has a BMV-712 battery monitor equipped with a temperature sensor accessory. The BMV-712 already provides the necessary voltage and temperature data.

Installation is straightforward:

Connect the two eyelets of the Smart Battery Sense to your battery terminals (positive and negative). Remove the self-adhesive strip on the back of the device. Mount the unit directly on the battery body. For battery banks, the Smart Battery Sense can be connected to any single battery.

The Smart Battery Sense comes ready to use with pre-crimped 10 mm (M10) eyelets and a T1A 250V inline fuse. It also includes a self-adhesive strip for easy mounting on the battery.

Yes, for battery banks, the Smart Battery Sense can be connected to any individual battery within the bank. It will measure the voltage and temperature of that battery to optimize the charging of the entire system.

The Smart Battery Sense cables have a standard length of 45 cm.

Yes, the Smart Battery Sense cables can be extended if necessary. It is imperative to use a cable of identical or larger gauge to ensure proper operation and the safety of the installation.

The Smart Battery Sense comes with pre-crimped eyelets sized 10 mm (M10), suitable for easy connection to battery terminals.

The Smart Battery Sense is designed to operate within a voltage range of 8V to 60V. The absolute maximum voltage it can withstand is 65V.

The electrical consumption of the Smart Battery Sense varies depending on the battery voltage and the connection status:

At 12V: 0.3 mA (not connected), 0.5 mA (joining VE.Smart Network), 1.6 mA (connected).At 24V: 0.2 mA (not connected), 0.3 mA (joining VE.Smart Network), 0.9 mA (connected).At 48V: 0.2 mA (not connected), 0.3 mA (joining VE.Smart Network), 0.6 mA (connected).

The Smart Battery Sense is designed to operate within a temperature range from -10°C to +60°C.

After powering on, the device has two LEDs (blue for Bluetooth status, red for error). The blue LED will flash slowly, indicating it is ready to accept a Bluetooth connection. If both LEDs remain lit, this indicates a hardware error. If the LEDs alternate rapidly for more than 30 seconds, the device is in firmware update mode.

The Smart Battery Sense has a blue LED (Bluetooth status) and a red LED (error):

Blue LED flashing slowly, red LED off: The device measures voltage and temperature, not connected, but can contribute to VE.Smart Network information if configured.Blue LED on, red LED off: The device measures voltage and temperature, connected, and contributes to VE.Smart Network information.Red and blue LEDs on: Hardware error, the device is not functional and will not be visible in VictronConnect.Red and blue LEDs flashing rapidly: The device is in firmware update mode.

If you are using a BMV-702 with its optional temperature sensor accessory, it is preferable to consider adding a VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle for wireless connectivity rather than a Smart Battery Sense.

After physical installation, you must configure the Smart Battery Sense via the VictronConnect app on your mobile device. The process involves Bluetooth pairing of the device with your phone and configuration using the VictronConnect VE.Smart Networking manual.