Connecting To Ve.SMart Network; Custom Integration (Programming Required) - Victron energy SmartShunt 500 A Manual

6.3 Connecting to VE.Smart network

The VE.Smart Network is a wireless network which allows a number of Victron products to exchange information
via Bluetooth. The SmartShunt can share battery voltage and temperature (optional temperature sensor needed)
with the VE.Smart network.
For example: A VE.Smart network containing a SmartSolar with temperature sensor and a MPPT solar charger,
the solar charger receives the battery voltage and temperature information from the SmartShunt and uses this
information to optimise its charge parameters. This will improve charging-efficiency and prolong battery life.
To make the SmartShunt part of a VE.Smart network, you will have to either create a network or join an existing
network. The setting can be found in SmartShunt settings >smart networking. Please see the VE.Smart network
manual for more information: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/victronconnect:ve-smart-networking
Solar panel
Smart MPPT
charge controller
Loads
&
Chargers
Temperature
sensor for BMV

6.4 Custom integration (programming required)

The VE.Direct communications port can be used to read data and change settings. The VE.Direct protocol is
extremely simple to implement. Transmitting data to the SmartShunt is not necessary for simple applications: the
SmartShunt automatically sends all readings every second.
All the details are explained in this document:
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Whitepaper-Data-communication-with-Victron-Energy-
products_EN.pdf
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