Last update:
2016-06-03
11:41
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Printed on 2016-06-03 15:54
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It is not possible to extend the VE.Direct cable.
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After connecting the first time, the Blue and Red LED will be blinking fast and alternating. It needs to
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be updated to the latest firmware, which will happen automatically when connecting to it with
VictronConnect
.
Supported phones and tables
The used device needs to have Bluetooth 4.0 (BT LE) in order to work with the dongle. For a full list of
devices see the
VictronConnect manual
.
VictronConnect App
The dongle works together with the VictronConnect App. Download links for iPhone, iPad as well as
Android devices are available on our
software page
Pairing procedure
Default pin code is 000000
After connecting, you can change the pin code by pressing the (i) button in the top right of the app.
If the dongle pin code is lost, reset it to 000000 by pressing and holding the clear PIN button until the
solid blue colored Bluetooth light flashes off and on momentarily.
LED Status codes
The dongle has two LEDs, a Bluetooth status LED (blue), and an error LED (red).
On power-up, both LEDs will be on or alternating quickly (fast blinking).
When both LEDs are on, the dongle contains valid firmware and will act as VE.Direct gateway. When
both LEDs stay on, something is wrong with the communication on VE.Direct.
When the LEDs are alternating quickly, the dongle is in firmware update mode and it will show up as
dongle in VictronConnect. After connecting, a firmware update can be performed. When the dongle
