Victron SmartShunt 500A/50mV – SHU050150050

The Victron SmartShunt 500A/50mV is designed to provide precise battery monitoring for a variety of applications, ensuring users have critical data at their fingertips. With its advanced features, this battery monitor from Victron Energy, identified by the model number SHU050150050, enables better energy management to maximize battery performance. Whether you’re maintaining a marine battery system or monitoring energy for an off-grid solution, this device helps streamline the process efficiently and accurately.

Product Features

Custom Battery Monitor Naming

One of the standout features of the Victron Energy SHU050150050 is the ability to customize the battery monitor’s name. This is particularly beneficial when multiple monitors are used in close proximity, allowing users to easily identify each unit, such as naming them Battery Monitor A or Battery Monitor B, to avoid confusion.

Firmware Upgrades

The SmartShunt operates with advanced firmware that can be updated as needed. Users are encouraged to keep the firmware up-to-date to access the latest features and improvements. The Victron Connect app makes updating seamless, indicating if a newer firmware version is available, thus enhancing the overall functionality of the Victron Energy SHU050150050.

Bluetooth Connectivity

This model comes with Bluetooth enabled by default, facilitating easy communication with compatible devices. Users can disable Bluetooth for security or to prevent unwanted transmissions. To re-enable Bluetooth, simply connect using the Victron Connect app through the VE.Direct interface.

Efficient Serial Number Tracking

The product features a unique serial number that can be easily accessed via the Victron Connect app, ensuring that users can keep track of their devices efficiently while maintaining clear communication with support and warranty services.

Monitor Mode Versatility

The Victron SmartShunt can switch between being a comprehensive battery monitor and a dedicated DC energy meter. This flexibility allows users to adapt the monitors function for various applications, ensuring accurate readings and control over different energy sources.

How It Works

The Victron Energy SHU050150050 functions by monitoring the battery’s charge and discharge cycles, providing real-time data to the user through the Victron Connect app. It operates by measuring the current flowing through the shunt, which is connected to the battery, and utilizes advanced algorithms to provide accurate readings despite varying conditions.

Data Collection Mechanism

The integrated shunt technology measures current in both directions”charging and discharging”allowing for comprehensive tracking of usage patterns and battery health.

Battery Management System Integration

The SmartShunt can seamlessly integrate with existing battery management systems, enhancing its performance and providing users with a more robust overview of their energy consumption and battery status.

User Interface Support

The device ties into the Victron Connect app, which displays clear and accessible data for users, supporting both technical and non-technical individuals in understanding their battery systems.

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