2. Introduction
2.1. Battery monitor
The SmartShunt is a battery monitor. It measures battery voltage and current. Based on these measurements, the battery state of
charge and time to go is calculated. It also keeps track of historical data, such as deepest discharge, average discharge and
number of charge/discharge cycles.
The battery monitor can connect via Bluetooth or USB to the
. The VictronConnect app is used to read out all
monitored battery parameters or to change settings. To connect via USB the optional
The battery monitor can be connected to a
, such as the Cerbo GX or the ColorControl GX. When connected, the
battery can be monitored locally or remotely, via the
.
The battery monitor has an auxiliary input that can be used to monitor the voltage of a second battery or to monitor the midpoint
of a battery bank. The auxiliary input can also be used for battery temperature monitoring together with the optional
The battery monitor can provide real time battery data in a
. It provides battery temperature, battery voltage and
battery current information to the VE.Smart network for use by Victron solar chargers and select Victron AC chargers.
2.2. Why should I monitor my battery?
Batteries are used in a wide variety of applications, mostly to store energy for later use. But how much energy is stored in the
battery? No one can tell by just looking at it. The service life of batteries depends on many factors. Battery life may be shortened
by under-charging, over-charging, excessively deep discharges, excessive charge or discharge currents, and by high ambient
temperature. Monitoring the battery with a battery monitor will give important feedback to the user so that remedial measures can
be taken when necessary. Doing this will extend battery life and the battery monitor will quickly pay for itself.
2.3. Sizing
The SmartShunt is available in 3 sizes being: 500 A, 1000 A and 2000 A.
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SmartShunt 500A, SmartShunt 1000A and SmartShunt 200A
2.4. The VictronConnect app
The VictronConnect app is essential to set up and to monitor the battery monitor.
The app can connect to the battery monitor via:
• Bluetooth.
• USB, via the optional
The app is available for the following platforms:
• Android
• Apple iOS (Note that USB is not supported, it is only possible to connect via Bluetooth)
• MacOs
• Windows (Note that Bluetooth is not supported, it is only possible to connect via USB)
The VictronConnect app can be downloaded from app stores or from the
or scan below QR code.
Manual - SmartShunt
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