The VE.Bus Smart dongle is two products in one:

First of all it is the Bluetooth accessory for our range of inverter/chargers: Multis, MultiPlusses, MultiPlus-II, MultiGrid, MultiGrid-II, Quattros, and our series of Phoenix Inverters with a VE.Bus port. When installed, use the VictronConnect App to monitor operation and also operate the system: change the input current limit as well as switch between Off, On and Charger-only modes.

Secondly it can work as a Voltage- and Temperature-sense device for the inverter/charger. This works with all models.

For monitoring, the device is a great alternative in caravans, smaller yachts and motor homes for which the Color Control GX or Venus GX are a step too far.

• Operating Input voltage range (Vbat) : 8 – 70Vdc
• Current draw (@12V) - BLE not connected to VictronConnect, VE.Bus connected
  • Not joining a VE.Smart network <6mA
  • Joining a VE.Smart network <9mA
• Current draw (@12V) BLE connected to VictronConnect, VE.Bus connected
  • Not joining a VE.Smart network <7mA
  • Joining a VE.Smart network <9mA
• Operating temperature : -20 to +50°C / 0 to 120°F
• Humidity : Max. 95% (non-condensing)
• Protection grade : IP20
• Material and colour : ABS, matt black

1. Datasheet - VICT VE.BUS SMART DONGLE