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• Select "VE.Direct smart" from the VictronConnect App device list.
• The Victron product can now be accessed via the dongle and VictronConnect App.
• Use the VictronConnect App to monitor, make settings or update firmware of the Victron product.

For more information on monitoring and product settings, see the 

VictronConnect product page

 and also see the product manual

of the Victron product the dongle is connected to.

Example of VictronConnect device list and the product page of an inverter

To access the dongle information via the VictronConnect App:

• Click on the cog   symbol in the top right of the product screen to go to the settings page.
• Click on the 3 dots   symbol in the top right hand corner of the settings screen.
• Select "Product info" from the pop-up window, the product page will open.
• Scroll down on the product info page to see the dongle information

VictronConnect dongle information page

VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle

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Introduction

Summary of Contents for VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart Dongle

Page 1: ...VE Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle Rev 00 02 2021 ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...ctronConnect App 1 2 Installation 3 3 Operation 4 3 1 LED Status codes Bluetooth module 4 3 2 Update firmware 4 4 Troubleshooting and Support 6 4 1 Unable to connect to the dongle 6 5 Warranty 7 6 Specifications 8 6 1 Enclosure dimensions 8 VE Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle ...

Page 3: ...on of LEDs PIN button and VE Direct connector The VE Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle was previously called the VE Direct to Bluetooth LE dongle There are no differences only the name has changed from LE to Smart 1 1 Compatible products The dongle can be connected to almost all Victron products that have a built in VE Direct port For a full list see the Compatible Victron Products section of the Vict...

Page 4: ...tron product the dongle is connected to Example of VictronConnect device list and the product page of an inverter To access the dongle information via the VictronConnect App Click on the cog symbol in the top right of the product screen to go to the settings page Click on the 3 dots symbol in the top right hand corner of the settings screen Select Product info from the pop up window the product pa...

Page 5: ... red LED will blink fast in an alternating fashion The VictronConnect App will automatically update the firmware If a firmware update is not required the blue LED will slowly blink and the red LED is off Once the VictronConnect App has established a successfully connection with the dongle and the firmware was successfully updated the blue LED will be on and the red LED will be off Quite often the ...

Page 6: ...irect gateway Connected Bluetooth successfully connected On On VE Direct gateway Connected VE Direct communication problem Only the dongle itself can be updated in VictronConnect Slow blinking Slow blinking VE Direct gateway Not connected VE Direct communication problem The dongle will only advertise itself and the attached device will not be visible in VictronConnect Double flash Double flash VE ...

Page 7: ... info screen as described in previous chapter Check the firmware version If the latest version is installed no action is needed If there is a newer version available use the UPDATE link to update to the latest version Screenshot dongle firmware version overview VictronConnect VE Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle Page 5 Operation ...

Page 8: ...connected to the dongle and try again Try to disconnect the dongle and reconnect it to the same product Try to connect the dongle to a different product if available Check if VictronConnect can see the device when using a VE Direct USB cable connected to a PC or android phone Try re pairing by first removing the pairing from the phone go to your phone s Settings then click Bluetooth Click the i ic...

Page 9: ...r unreasonable use or misuse neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Victron Energy to make such repairs Non compliance with the instructions in this manual will render the warranty void Victron Energy i...

Page 10: ...onnected via Bluetooth 2 5mA Length VE Direct cable 1 5m 6 1 Enclosure dimensions 35 67 3 57 8 12 50 A 3 20 20 5 20 12 3 5 R1 75 DETAIL A SCALE 4 1 Dimension Drawing VE Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle ASS030536011 VE Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle Dimensions in mm D E F C 1 2 3 4 B A 3 2 1 5 C D 4 6 7 8 A B 8 7 6 5 F E VE Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle Page 8 Specifications ...

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