Victron energy VBC 12-24-48V Manual page 5

1 INTRODUCTION
Victron Energy has established an international reputation as a leading
designer and manufacturer of energy systems. Our R&D department is
the driving force behind this reputation. It is continually seeking new
ways of incorporating the latest technology in our products. Each step
forward results in value-added technical and economical features.
1.1 Introduction to VE.Net
VE.Net stands for Victron Energy Network. It allows all VE.Net
compatible devices to communicate with each other. This means that
the charger for example can get information from the battery monitor to
optimize the charge current. It is possible to control and monitor all your
VE.Net devices from a single VE.Net compatible control panel. This
saves space and allows you to control all your devices from one place.
It is however, not necessary to be limited to a single panel. Multiple
panels can be used on the network, allowing full control and monitoring
capabilities of all devices in multiple locations.
1.2 The VE.Net Battery Controller
The VE.Net Battery Controller (VBC) is a device that monitors your
battery status. It constantly measures the battery voltage, battery current,
and battery temperature, and uses this information to calculate the state
of charge of your battery. This information can then be viewed on a
VE.Net Panel (VPN), or VE.Net Blue Power Panel (BPP). When used
with a Blue Power Panel, the VBC can be used to provide a graphical
overview of your battery system.
1.3 Why should you monitor your batteries?
The lifetime of your batteries depends on many factors. If the batteries
and the load process are monitored you can prevent your batteries from
being under or over charged, or from being discharged too deeply. A
battery controller warns you if there is something wrong with the charge
current or with the general condition of the batteries.
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