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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 SmartShunt
The SmartShunt is a battery monitor. It measures battery voltage and current. Based on these measurements it
calculates state of charge, time to go and keeps track of historical data, such as deepest discharge, average
discharge and number of cycles.
The SmartShunt connects via Bluetooth to the
all monitored battery parameters and is also used to make or change settings. Alternatively, the SmartShunt can
connect to a
GX
device, like the ColorControl GX or the Cerbo GX.
The SmartShunt 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
Temperature sensor for
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 an advanced 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 SmartShunt will
quickly pay for itself.
2.3 Sizing
The SmartShunt is available in 3 sizes being: 500A, 1000A and 2000A.
2.4 VictronConnect
VictronConnect is a free App and it is available for Android, iOS, MacOS or Windows.
It can be downloaded from the respectively App stores or our download page. VictronConnect is needed to set up
and to read out the SmartShunt.
2.5 Accessories
These parts might be needed depending on your setup:
•
Temperature sensor for BMV.
•
VE.Direct to USB interface.
GX device.
•
VE.Direct cable.
•
6
VictronConnect
App. The VictronConnect App is used to read out
BMV.
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