Interfacing; Victronconnect Via Usb; Connecting To A Gx Device And Vrm - Victron energy SmartShunt 500 A Manual

6 INTERFACING

The SmartShunt can be connected to other equipment, this chapter describes how this can be done.

6.1 VictronConnect via USB

VictronConnect can not only connect via
Loads
Bluetooth but it can also connect via USB. A
&
USB connection is essential when connecting
Chargers
to the Windows version of VictronConnect
and is optional when the MacOS or Android
version us used. Please note that in case of
VE.Direct to
USB interface
connecting to an Android phone or tablet a
Laptop
"USB on the Go" cable might be needed.
To connect via USB, you will need a
"VE.Direct to USB interface", part number
SS030530000. Use this interface to connect
the computer to the SmartShunt.
For more information see the VictronConnect manual: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/victronconnect:start.

6.2 Connecting to a GX device and VRM

GX devices are Victron devices that provide control and monitoring for all
Victron equipment products connected to it. Control and monitoring can be
done locally but can also be done remotely via our free remote monitoring
website "Victron Remote Monitoring", the VRM online portal. For an
overview of all available GX devices, see:
https://www.victronenergy.com.au/panel-systems-remote-monitoring.
For a link to the VRM website, see: https://vrm.victronenergy.com
The SmartShunt can be connected to a GX device with a VE.Direct cable, part number ASS03053xxxx. The
VE.Direct cables are available in lengths ranging from 0.3 to 10 meters and are available with straight or right-
angle connectors. Instead of using a VE.Direct cable, the SmartShunt can also connect to GX device using the
VE.Direct to USB interface.
Once connected, the GX device can be used to read out all monitored battery parameters.
Internet
Local
GX device
VRM
Loads
&
Chargers
VE.Direct cable
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