It’s a little unfair of me to grab your attention with the ‘free internet’ connection and the new VE.Direct LoRaWAN module to the VRM, but it’s true – no data charge. However as with everything there’s always two sides to the coin – benefits to connecting products this way and some limitations. Regardless this new product might just be what you need to connect Victron products to monitor data remotely, such as battery monitors, solar charge controllers and inverters.

Typical examples

Before explaining LoRaWAN (in case you are not aware of it) it makes more sense to give you an idea of how you might connect and use the new Victron Energy module.Continue reading

Electric drive cars, lorries, motorcycles, aeroplanes, bicycles and boats – and now motorhomes – the world of transportation and leisure is changing with Victron Energy being a natural part of this revolution. Exhibiting at Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2017 until Sunday September 3rd is the new concept motorhome by Dethleffs (called the e.home) which utilises Victron Energy products inside for the e.home domestic services.

Besides being able to see the Victron products used in the Dethleffs e.home on their stand, Victron also have their own stand (Hall 13, Stand D82), as does Victron dealer TransWatt (Hall 13, Stand E64). Tickets for the show can be requested by dropping a mail to sales@victronenergy.comContinue reading

Previously we’ve reported on the SmartSolar  MPPT 250/100 & 250/85. Now we can add the following models, also with Bluetooth Smart built-in:

• SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 – 12 / 24 Volt (awaiting stock)
• SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 – 12 / 24 Volt (currently in stock)
• SmartSolar MPPT 150/35 – 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 Volt (currently in stock)

As Bluetooth Smart is built-in there’s no need for a VE.Direct to USB interface or VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle to use the free VictronConnect software or app, as you would need to do with the standard MPPTs.Continue reading

Good news – All BlueSolar MPPTs have been awarded UL 1741 and CSA C22.2 compliance. For those familiar with this certification the applicable standards are:

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