Victron VE.Bus Smart Dongle: Bluetooth Setup

Key Takeaways

• The VE.Bus Smart Dongle adds Bluetooth Smart wireless monitoring and control to VE.Bus inverter/chargers.
• Wide operating DC supply: Operating Input voltage range (Vbat) 8 - 70Vdc.
• Direct mobile control: Remotely control the inverter/charger via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect app.
• Multi-mode switching: The inverter/charger can be switched to on, off or charger-only and the AC input current limit can be adjusted.
• Real-time telemetry: Remotely monitor the inverter/charger via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect app.
• Versatile dual role: The dongle can be used without being connected to an inverter/charger. In this scenario, it operates as a voltage and temperature sensor and can be used for battery monitoring in VE.Smart Networking.
• Thermal operating window: Operating temperature -20 to +50°C / 0 to 120°F.
• Enclosure construction: Protection grade IP20 in Material and colour ABS, matt black.

Bluetooth Telemetry & Inverter Control Architecture

The VE.Bus Smart Dongle serves as an interface between mobile devices running VictronConnect and MultiPlus or Quattro inverter/chargers. Powered directly by the battery bank, it eliminates the need for external power supplies while adding wireless convenience.

The VE.Bus Smart Dongle is a Bluetooth Smart wireless interface for VE.Bus inverter/chargers (Operating Range: 8 - 70 Vdc, Enclosure: IP20 ABS Matt Black) providing sensing, control, and synchronization channels:

• Battery Power & Sense: 8 - 70V DC Supply, Voltage Sense Lead, Onboard Temp Sensor, Ultra-Low Draw.
• Inverter Control: On / Off Switch, Charger-Only Mode, AC Current Limit, Direct VE.Bus RJ.
• Wireless Sync: Bluetooth BLE, VictronConnect, Instant Read, VE.Smart Net.

Installation & Wiring Steps

1. Battery Sense Connection: Connect the red power wire (with integrated inline fuse) and black ground wire directly to the battery terminals across the Operating Input voltage range (Vbat) 8 - 70Vdc.
2. VE.Bus Data Connection: Plug the standard RJ45 cable from the dongle into an available VE.Bus communication port on the MultiPlus or Quattro.
3. App Commissioning: Open VictronConnect on your smartphone or tablet to discover the dongle via Bluetooth Smart.

Operation Modes & Battery Sensor Functionality

The dongle delivers versatile operational modes across both connected and standalone topologies:

• Inverter Control: Installers can **Remotely control the inverter/charger via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect app, allowing seamless mode selection where **The inverter/charger can be switched to on, off or charger-only and the AC input current limit can be adjusted.
• Live Telemetry: Operators can Remotely monitor the inverter/charger via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect app to inspect AC input voltage, charging current, inverter load, and active warnings.
• Standalone Sensor: In installations without an inverter/charger, The dongle can be used without being connected to an inverter/charger. In this scenario, it operates as a voltage and temperature sensor and can be used for battery monitoring in VE.Smart Networking.
• Environmental Specifications: Housed in a Protection grade IP20 chassis of Material and colour ABS, matt black, engineered for Operating temperature -20 to +50°C / 0 to 120°F.

Technical Specifications & Parameter Summary