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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 Bluetooth but it can also connect via USB. A USB connection is
essential when connecting to the
Windows version of VictronConnect
and is optional when the MacOS or
Android version us used. Please note
that in case of connecting to an Android
phone or tablet a “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:
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.
DC
Loads
VE.Direct to
USB interface
Laptop
VE.Direct cable
GX device
DC
Loads
VRM
Local
Internet
