3.5. Configuration
3.5.1. Smart BMS settings
The Smart BMS is configured via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect app. See the
for download and
installation details. The following steps describe the configuration process and options:
1. Power up the Smart BMS according to the
2. Open VictronConnect. The Smart BMS will appear on the Device list either under My devices or Other devices (the latter
when connecting for the first time).
3. Tap on the Smart BMS. The pairing dialogue will start (default PIN code is 000000).
4. Once connected, the Battery status page is displayed, showing the lithium battery voltage, the soft switch state,
status (on or off), Alternator/Starter voltage, voltage and the alternator charge current percentage, followed by BMS
status messages. When connecting for the first time, a popup message appears asking you to set the fuse type in the
Settings menu to also be able to see the charge current (in percentage).
5. Tap the cog wheel in the top right to open the Settings menu and set the following:
a.
Fuse type:
Set the correct fuse type rating as explained in the
. Make sure it matches with the physically
installed fuse.
b.
Battery Pre-alarm usage:
In case of a lithium battery without pre-alarm feature, change the Battery Pre-alarm usage to 'Pre-alarm not available',
otherwise leave the default setting 'Use pre-alarm'.
c.
Pre-alarm:
Choose between continuous and intermittent pre-alarm.
d.
Battery charge limit:
Set the Battery charge limit (range: 13.0V..15.3V) to a value at which charging should be deactivated. Normally this value
should be 14.2V for a Victron Lithium Battery Smart. As soon as this value is reached, the battery charge is stopped by
deactivating the alternator/starter input. The input will turn on again when the battery voltage is 0.5V below the
battery charge limit for 10 (consecutive) seconds.
e.
Remote on/off function:
This setting defines what is controlled by the remote on/off terminals. The default is that it only disables Alternator and
. Use the 'Switch everything off' option to make it a complete system on/off switch.
6. The configuration of the Smart BMS is now complete and the status is displayed. Depending on the system status, additional
information is shown.
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