Victron SmartShunt 500A 50mV IP65 Bluetooth Battery Monitor

Product Description

The Victron SmartShunt 500A 50mV IP65 Bluetooth Battery Monitor is an “all-in-one” meter without a display, designed for those who want a clean and professional electrical panel. Your own phone or tablet acts as the display via Bluetooth with the VictronConnect app, from which you can view voltage, current, Ah consumed, state of charge (SOC), remaining time, and the history of your system. This version with IP65 protection rating integrates a 500 A / 50 mV shunt and VE.Direct port for connection to Victron GX devices (Cerbo GX, Venus GX, etc.), enabling remote monitoring on the VRM portal. It is the compact alternative to the BMV-712 when a front display, additional wiring, or local relay is not desired.

Main Features

• Integrated 500 A / 50 mV shunt with M10 terminals and electronics in a single body.
• Bluetooth connectivity for configuration and viewing with the VictronConnect app.
• VE.Direct port for integration with Cerbo GX, Venus GX, or Color Control GX.
• Configurable auxiliary input: second battery voltage, battery temperature, or midpoint.
• Operating voltage range: 6.5–70 V DC, suitable for lead-acid (AGM/GEL) and LiFePO₄ battery banks.
• History of up to 46 days with trends for V, I, SOC, and the parameter associated with the auxiliary input.
• Ultra-low self-consumption (< 1 mA) to avoid draining the battery at rest.
• IP65 housing (resistant to dust/splashes), ideal for marine, camper, or outdoor use.

Advantages or Benefits

• Minimal installation: no display or front wiring; all control from your mobile device.
• Precision and reliability: stable SOC calculation and highly accurate current/voltage measurement.
• Space saving in the panel and clean installation thanks to the compact format.
• Advanced management when integrated with GX equipment: alarms, extended logging, and remote VRM access.
• Versatility of the auxiliary input: monitor the starter battery, temperature, or midpoint.
• Preventive maintenance: the history helps detect imbalances, parasitic loads, or weak batteries.

Purpose or Applications

The SmartShunt 500A IP65 excels in embedded energy systems (marine), motorhomes and campers, off-grid or self-consumption photovoltaic installations with batteries, telecom, and industrial applications where reliable measurement is required without the need for a visible display. It is perfect when the equipment is installed inside a compartment, in dusty or splash-prone environments, or when visualization is centralized on a mobile device or a GX monitor.

Technical Specifications

Differences Compared to BMV-712

• No integrated display or local relay/alarm (notifications via app or through the GX system).
• More robust IP65 construction for harsh environments.
• Single body with shunt and electronics for even simpler installation.

Compatibilities

Compatible with the VictronConnect app (Android/iOS) via Bluetooth, with the Victron GX ecosystem (Cerbo GX, Venus GX, Color Control GX) via VE.Direct, with optional temperature sensors, and with lead-acid and lithium battery banks within the indicated range. It is also possible to use a VE.Direct Bluetooth Dongle as an extender when the installation attenuates the signal.

Contents and Accessories

• Includes: 1.5 m VE.Direct cable and two 1.5 m cables with 1 A fuse (positive and auxiliary input).
• Optional: temperature sensors, VE.Direct cables from 0.3 to 10 m (straight/90°), VE.Direct Bluetooth Dongle.

Installation Notes

• Install the shunt on the common negative of the battery bank; all loads and sources must be “downstream” of the shunt.
• Select the appropriate VE.Direct cable length to the GX device if you are going to integrate it.
• Typical Bluetooth range is 10–15 m; metal structures may reduce it.
• Do not exceed 500 A continuous; for higher currents use the 1000 A or 2000 A versions.

The Victron SmartShunt 500A 50mV IP65 Bluetooth Battery Monitor is the professional choice for precise measurement, space saving, and total control of your energy system from your mobile device or a Victron GX device.