Upgrade to Victron Smartshunt 500amp

[Scrabble]

I currently have a Victron BMV 6025 battery monitor. Can I leave the existing gauge and just add a SmartShunt monitor? It saves me nearly £50 (compared to the BMV712 package). I dont need the gauge as I will use the app.

[CharlieJ]

Your question is unclear. The SmartShunt does not require a readout as it utilizes BT.

[wholybee]

I understand the question. Yes, you can leave your existing battery monitor and the smart shunt will work fine.

[smac999]

no the screen doesn't work with a smart shunt. you can buy a new 712 shunt if you want a screen.

or put both shunts in series but that would be silly. or just remove the screen.

[Scrabble]

Originally Posted by CharlieJ

Your question is unclear. The SmartShunt does not require a readout as it utilizes BT.

Noted. To clarify, I was curious as to whether the old gauge would work (or cause problems) with the smartshunt. I want the BT function so the loss of the gauge is ok.

[s/v Jedi]

Originally Posted by Scrabble

Noted. To clarify, I was curious as to whether the old gauge would work (or cause problems) with the smartshunt. I want the BT function so the loss of the gauge is ok.

Besides the display, the SmartShunt also lacks the programmable relay.

I always recommend a BMV for each battery.

[CharlieJ]

OP: The short answer is “no”.
The original BMV602S shunt communicated via UTP cable to the BMV602S readout. The SmartShunt utilizes VE.Direct cable to communicate with external devices.