Description
Bluetooth inside
With Bluetooth built-in, the BMV Smart is ready for the Internet of Things (IoT) era. With Bluetooth being implemented in most other Victron Energy products, wireless communication between products will simplify system installation and enhance performance.
Download the Victron Bluetooth app
Use a smartphone or other Bluetooth-enabled device to
- customize settings,
- monitor all important data on a single screen,
- View historical data, and to
- update the software when new features become available.
Easy to install
All electrical connections are to the quick connect PCB on the current shunt. The shunt connects to the monitor with a standard RJ12 telephone cable. Included: RJ12 cable (10 m) and battery cable with fuse (2 m); no other components needed.
Also included is a separate front bezel for a square or round display appearance, a securing ring for rear mounting and screws for front mounting.
Midpoint voltage monitoring
One bad cell or one bad battery can destroy a large, expensive battery bank. When batteries are connected in series, a timely warning can be generated by measuring the midpoint voltage. Please see the BMV manual, section 5.2, for more information.
We recommend our Battery Balancer (BMS012201000) to maximize the service life of series-connected lead-acid batteries.
Very low current draw from the battery
Current consumption: 0.7 Ah per month (1 mA) @12 V and 0.6 Ah per month (0.8 mA) @ 24 V Especially Li-ion batteries have virtually no capacity left when discharged until low voltage shutdown. After shutdown due to low cell voltage, the capacity reserve of a Li-ion battery is approximately 1Ah per 100 Ah battery capacity. The battery will be damaged if the remaining capacity reserve is drawn from the battery. A residual current of 10 mA, for example may damage a 200 Ah battery if the system is left in a discharged state for more than 8 days.
Bi-stable alarm relay
Prevents increased current draw in case of an alarm.
Other features
- Battery voltage, current, power, ampere-hours consumed and state of charge
- Remaining time at the current rate of discharge
- Programmable visual and audible alarm
- Programmable relay, to turn off non-critical loads or to run a generator when needed
- 500 Amp quick connect shunt and connection kit
- Shunt selection capability up to 10,000 Amps
- VE.Direct communication port
- Stores a wide range of historical events, which can be used to evaluate usage patterns and battery health
- Wide input voltage range: 6.5 – 70 V
- High current measurement resolution: 10 mA (0.01 A)
- Additional input to measure voltage (of a second battery), temperature or midpoint voltage, and corresponding alarm and relay settings.
Setting for Canbat Lithium Batteries:
Mario J. –
I got this Victron lithium battery monitor and it works great with the Canbat 100Ah LiFePO4 battery.
Samantha M. –
Canbat is the only company I was able to find that offers free shipping on Victron products in Canada. Everyone else is charging ridiculous amounts of shipping for a product this small. The lithium battery monitor arrived in awesome packaging and even had a few free gifts.
Dave E. –
This is a popular LiFePO4 battery monitor that is sold across Canada, but I’ve decided to buy from Canbat because of the excellent customer service they offer. They pick up the phone every time I call and they respond in seconds on chat. Canbat is based in Vancouver and they shipped it to me in Calgary without charging for shipping and it arrived in only 2 days!
Ayla N. –
Anyone buying a LiFePO4 battery needs to get a Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor because you can’t determine the state of charge based on voltage. The battery monitor works great with Canbat lithium, but I wish they were cheaper! Free shipping helps but it’s still only a battery monitor.
Daniel N. –
I love the fact that the Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor can also be connected to your phone. Amazing product, worth every penny.
Matthew P. –
The Victron LITHIUM BATTERY MONITOR is a nice addition for batteries, I can now use it to check the current and the state of charge of my batteries. Made my work a lot easier now.
Joshua C. –
WOW, this Victron Energy product is amazing. A perfect accessory for (LIFEPOâ‚„) batteries, not only it can determine how much power is remaining on the battery but it can also indicate the state of charge, the current, and even the voltage too.
Timothy T. –
Not gonna lie, I had my doubts about this because of how pricey it is, and since I live in Nova Scotia, I thought I was gonna get charged a lot for shipping too. But Canbat offers free shipping no matter where you are in Canada, amazing customer service. Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor I received works really well, it gives you every necessary info about your (LIFEPOâ‚„) batteries. I am very happy with it.
Ronald W. –
The BMV-712 Battery Monitor is without a doubt the best product made by Victron Energy. Very easy to setup, had no issues at all.
Gerald D. –
Bought the Victron Energy Lithium battery monitor from Canbat, I received it in the next few days with free shipping. It was packaged really well and brand new. From now on I will buy all my Victron equipments from Canbat. Outstanding Customer Service!!!
Carl E. –
This is exactly what i needed for my (LIFEPOâ‚„) batteries. I can now easily check my batteries status and any other information on my phone without any problems. Flawless!