2.5. Accessories
These optional parts might be needed depending on your setup:
• T
emperature sensor for BMV - to measure the battery temperature.
• GX Device, such as a Cerbo GX - for system and/or remote monitoring.
• VE.Direct cable - to connect the battery monitor to a GX device.
• VE.Direct to USB interface - to connect to the battery monitor via USB to a GX device or to the VictronConnect app.
• Wall mount enclosure for BMV or MPPT Control - use in case panel mounting of the battery monitor head unit is not possible.
• Wall mount enclosure for BMV and Color Control GX - use to wall mount the battery monitor head unit together with a Color
Control GX in the same enclosure.
• RJ12 UTP cable - use in case the supplied 10m (32ft) RJ12 cable (the cable between the shunt and the head unit) is too long
or too short. These cables are available in a variety of lengths of 30cm up to 30 meters (1ft up to 98ft).
Manual - BMV-712 Smart
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