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Victron energy VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle User Manual
Victron energy VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle User Manual

Victron energy VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle User Manual

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2016-06-03 15:54
Manual - VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart
dongle
Note: this product was previously called the VE.Direct to Bluetooth LE dongle. There are no
differences, only the name has changed from LE to Smart.
Product page on our main website:
https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle
With the VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle you can get live status info, see historical values as well
as configure Victron products. The dongle works together with the
both Android and iOS devices.
Supported Victron products
The dongle can be connected to all Victron products that have a built-in VE.Direct port. For a full list
see the
VictronConnect App

Installation Notes

Connect the dongle directly to these products. The dongle cannot be connected to a Color Control
GX.
It is not possible to monitor a product using both a Color Control and a Bluetooth dongle at the same
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Manual - VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle
VictronConnect
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Summary of Contents for Victron energy VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle

  • Page 1: Installation Notes

    LE to Smart. Product page on our main website: https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle With the VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle you can get live status info, see historical values as well as configure Victron products. The dongle works together with the VictronConnect App, available for both Android and iOS devices.
  • Page 2 Last update: 2016-06-03 ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle http://www.victronenergy.com/live/ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle 11:41 time. It is not possible to extend the VE.Direct cable. After connecting the first time, the Blue and Red LED will be blinking fast and alternating. It needs to be updated to the latest firmware, which will happen automatically when connecting to it with VictronConnect.
  • Page 3: Troubleshooting

    2016-06-03 15:54 Manual - VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle already contains valid firmware, it will fall back to normal operation after 30 seconds. Blue LED Red LED Dongle state Connection State Remark VE.Direct communication problem. The dongle will not advertise VE.Direct gateway Disabled...
  • Page 4 Last update: 2016-06-03 ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle http://www.victronenergy.com/live/ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle 11:41 Update dongle firmware After connecting with a new VictronConnect version for the first time, it might be that the firmware of the dongle needs to be updated. Be warned that this dongle firmware update can be a bit of a hassle: all steps need to be patiently and accurately followed.
  • Page 5 2016-06-03 15:54 Manual - VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle Victron Energy - http://www.victronenergy.com/live/...
  • Page 6 Last update: 2016-06-03 ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle http://www.victronenergy.com/live/ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle 11:41 At this stage go to the iPhone/iPad bluetooth settings and remove the dongle from the paired devices list: http://www.victronenergy.com/live/ Printed on 2016-06-03 15:54...
  • Page 7 2016-06-03 15:54 Manual - VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle Now open VictronConnect again, and continue the update: Victron Energy - http://www.victronenergy.com/live/...
  • Page 8 Last update: 2016-06-03 ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle http://www.victronenergy.com/live/ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle 11:41 http://www.victronenergy.com/live/ Printed on 2016-06-03 15:54...
  • Page 9 2016-06-03 15:54 Manual - VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle DISQUS Comments View the discussion thread. From: http://www.victronenergy.com/live/ - Victron Energy Permanent link: http://www.victronenergy.com/live/ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle Last update: 2016-06-03 11:41 Victron Energy - http://www.victronenergy.com/live/...