![]() ![]() ![]() I can't find any videos online that show step by step where all the wires go, likely because there are so many variables from rig to rig. Clearly, an electrician I’m not, and all of those wires in the front compartment are overwhelming. I’m fearful to mess anything up any further by wiring it up wrong again and doing damage to something. Not enough knowledge to feel comfortable messing with it again on my own since the first time was a big fat fail. Before I do that I am looking for specific installation instructions for the battery monitor to get everything hooked back up correctly so I don't fry the new batteries too. We tried charging the batteries with a regular battery charger, but as a result of the discharge, both batteries are toast and they won't hold a charge for long. Finally tested them and both batteries tested fully discharged. I thought maybe I had a corroded battery post with a bad connection, so we cleaned them all and hooked it back up. I powered up the generator and fortunately, the refrigerator ran fine on AC so it wasn’t lifeless. The refrigerator wouldn't power up on gas after I turned it back on, so I knew I definitely I had a big problem. I checked the tank and it still showed green and the stove lit just fine. I shut it off thinking maybe my propane was low. One evening in the middle of my stay the lights dimmed and the refrigerator looked like a disco with the lights blinking. During my camping trip, I had a false sense of security when I periodically checked my app it said my batteries were between 80 and 100%. I didn't see any change on solar but it wasn't ideal conditions so I didn't think anything of it. Somehow we managed to hook it up so the batteries were not charging on the generator like I thought. We charged both batteries to full on the battery charger prior to the install so I could do the setup. I purchased the Victron BMV-712 battery monitor and hubby took a stab at install using the included instructions, apparently not very successfully. Next to the basic display options, such as voltage, current, and ampere-hours consumed, the BMV-700 series also displays the state of charge, time to go, and power consumption in watts Easy to ProgramĪ quick install menu and a detailed setup menu with scrolling texts assist the user when going through the various settings.Warning- serious Newbie. The Victron Energy BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor (Black) is a high-precision smart battery monitor the essential function of the monitor is to calculate ampere-hours consumed and the state of charge of a battery.īuilt-in Bluetooth Communication – Monitor your batteries on Apple or Android smartphones, tablets, MacBooks, and other devices Zero Current Calibration: Leave unchanged.Synchronize SOC to 100%: Leave alone, this device will sync itself at the top of the charge.Battery Starts Synchronized: blue button should be to the right.Battery Capacity: Total capacity in Ah of your batteries. ![]() Here are the BMV-712 lithium battery monitor settings that should be configured for single unit installations of Canbat lithium batteries: With Bluetooth being implemented in most other Victron Energy products, wireless communication between products will simplify system installation and enhance performance. With Bluetooth built-in, this battery monitor is perfect for those on the go. You can download the free VictronConnect phone app to manage your new battery monitor directly on your phone! This Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor with Bluetooth built-in pairs perfectly with Canbat lithium batteries. ![]()
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