Smart Battery Sense - Measurement VICTRON ENERGY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless battery voltage and temperature sensor
Brand	Victron Energy
Model	Smart Battery Sense
Dimensions (h x w x d)	14 x 38 x 38 mm
Cable Length	45 cm
Eyelet Hole Size	10 mm (M10)
Fuse Rating	T1A 250V
Operating Temperature Range	-10°C to +60°C
Operating Voltage Range	8V to 60V
Absolute Maximum Voltage	65V
Bluetooth Frequency	2402-2480 MHz
Bluetooth Power	-4 dBm
Power Consumption at 12V (Not Connected)	0.3 mA
Power Consumption at 12V (Joining Network)	0.5 mA
Power Consumption at 12V (Connected)	1.6 mA
Power Consumption at 24V (Not Connected)	0.2 mA
Power Consumption at 24V (Joining Network)	0.3 mA
Power Consumption at 24V (Connected)	0.9 mA
Power Consumption at 48V (Not Connected)	0.2 mA
Power Consumption at 48V (Joining Network)	0.3 mA
Power Consumption at 48V (Connected)	0.6 mA
Functions	Measures battery voltage and temperature wirelessly
Installation	Connect eyelets to battery terminals and mount with self-adhesive strip
Connectivity	VE.Smart Network (Bluetooth Smart)
LED Indicators	Blue (Bluetooth status) and Red (Error)
Compatibility	Victron MPPT Solar Chargers with VE.Smart Networking

Frequently Asked Questions - Smart Battery Sense VICTRON ENERGY

What does the Smart Battery Sense measure?

It measures battery voltage and temperature wirelessly and sends this data to compatible Victron MPPT Solar Chargers to optimize charging.

Which solar chargers are compatible with the Smart Battery Sense?

All Victron MPPT Solar Chargers that support VE.Smart Networking are compatible. Check the product page for the latest list.

When is the Smart Battery Sense not needed?

It is not needed in systems already controlled by a Color Control GX or Venus GX, or those with a BMV-712 battery monitor with temperature sensor, or a BMV-702 with optional temperature sensor and VE.Direct Bluetooth dongle.

How do I install the Smart Battery Sense?

Connect the two pre-crimped eyelets to your battery terminals (positive and negative) and attach the unit to the battery body using the self-adhesive strip on the back.

Can I extend the cables if they are too short?

Yes, you may extend the cables using the same or thicker gauge wire to maintain proper current capacity.

How do I pair the Smart Battery Sense with my phone?

Use the VictronConnect app and follow the Bluetooth pairing instructions in the manual. The device will appear in the app once powered.

What do the LED indicators mean?

The blue LED indicates Bluetooth status (slow blinking = ready, on = connected). The red LED indicates errors (both on = hardware error). Alternating fast blinking = firmware update mode.

What is the operating voltage range of the Smart Battery Sense?

The device operates from 8V to 60V DC, with an absolute maximum of 65V. It can be used with 12V, 24V, and 48V systems.

How do I update the firmware of the Smart Battery Sense?

Firmware updates are performed via the VictronConnect app when a new version is available. During update, both LEDs will alternate quickly for up to 30 seconds.

What is the power consumption of the Smart Battery Sense?

Power consumption varies by voltage and connection state. For example, at 12V it consumes 0.3 mA when not connected, 0.5 mA when joining the network, and 1.6 mA when connected.

USER MANUAL Smart Battery Sense VICTRON ENERGY

Smart Battery Sense Manual

rev 02 - 05/2023

This manual is also available in HTML5.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...... 1
2. Installation ...... 2
3. Configuration 3
4. LED Status codes .... 4
5. Troubleshooting .... 5
6. Technical product specification .... 6

1. Introduction

Smart Battery Sense is a wireless battery voltage-and-temperature sensor for Victron MPPT Solar Chargers.

The Solar Charger uses these measurements to optimize its charge parameters.

The connection between Smart Battery Sense and one or more Solar Charger(s) is wireless: It uses VE.Smart Network - a wireless technology based on Bluetooth Smart.

Simple to install & configure, Smart Battery Sense comes with an inline fuse and pre-crimped eyelets. Revealing the self-adhesive tape on the back allows you to mount it directly on the battery.

Product page on our main website: https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/smart-battery-sense

When can I use Smart Battery Sense ...and when should I avoid using it?

• Check the VE.Smart Networking compatible products list for compatible Solar Chargers.
• Smart Battery Sense is not needed, or allowed, in systems which are already controlled by a Color Control GX or Venus GX, see FAQ Q6 for more info.
• Smart Battery Sense is not needed for installations which already have a BMV-712 (battery monitor) with a temperature sensor accessory.
• For installations using a BMV-702 together with its optional temperature sensor accessory - for wireless connectivity consider adding a VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle instead of a Smart Battery Sense.

2. Installation

Connect the two eyelets to your battery terminals and attach the unit directly onto the battery-body using its self-adhesive strip.

For banks of batteries Smart Battery Sense may be connected to any one of the individual batteries.

If the bat+ and bat- cables are not long enough they may be extended - only make sure you use the same, or a thicker, gauge of cable.

For Bluetooth pairing of the Smart Battery Sense with your mobile device and the VictronConnect app, see the VictronConnect manual, chapter Bluetooth Smart - Pairing and connecting, which can be downloaded from the Smart Battery Sense product page.

3. Configuration

This video will show you how to install Smart Battery Sense and includes step-by-step instructions for connecting it your mobile phone via VictronConnect VE.Smart Networking manual.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/v62wCfXaWXY

4. LED Status codes

Smart Battery Sense has two LEDs: a Bluetooth status LED (blue), and an Error LED (red).

On power-up, the Bluetooth LED will be slow-blinking - indicating that the device is ready to accept a Bluetooth connection.

If both LEDs remain illuminated, something is wrong with the Smart Battery Sense unit (Hardware error).

When the LEDs are alternating quickly for more than 30 seconds, the Smart Battery Sense is in firmware update mode and will need to complete the update before it can be used. Firmware updates are performed (where necessary) after connecting to VictronConnect.

Blue LED	Red LED	Smart Battery Sense state	Connection State	Remark
On On Not functional Disabled Hardware error.				Smart Battery Sense will not be visible in VictronConnect andit will not be contributing information to the VE.Smart Network.
Slow blinking	Off Measuring V/T Not connected If VE.Smart Networking has been configured, the device will be contributing the voltage and temperature information to the VE.Smart network.
On Off Measuring V/T Connected If VE.Smart Networking has been configured, the device will be contributing the voltage and temperature information to the VE.Smart network.
Fast blinking	Fast blinking	Firmware update	Not connected Red and Blue LED Alternating
On Slow	blinking	Firmware update	Connected
On Fast	blinking	Firmware update	Programming

5. Troubleshooting

See both the VictronConnect manual and the VE.Smart Network manual.

6. Technical product specification

Operation and Dimensions

Description Value
Dimension h x w x d (mm) 14 x	38 x 38
Cable length 45cm
Eyelet hole size 10mm (M10)
Fuse rating T1A 250V
Operating temperature range -10°C to +60°C
Operating voltage range 8V to 60V
Absolute maximum voltage 65V
Bluetooth Frequency 2402-2480MHz
Bluetooth Power -4dBm

Power consumption

BatteryVoltage Not Connected Joining VE.Smart Network Connected
12 V 0.3 mA	0.5 mA 1.6 mA
24 V 0.2 mA	0.3 mA 0.9 mA
48 V 0.2 mA	0.3 mA 0.6 mA