====== VE.Can to CAN-bus BMS cables manual ======

Use these [[https://www.victronenergy.com/cables/ve-can-to-can-bus-bms|VE.Can to CAN-bus cables]] to connect a CAN-bus enabled battery to a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:start|GX device]].


===== 1. Selecting the right cable =====

=== ASS030710018 - VE.Can to CAN-bus BMS type A Cable 1.8m ===

  * BYD B-Box
  * Pylontech US2000C/US3000C/UP5000/Force-L

=== ASS030720018 - VE.Can to CAN-bus BMS type B Cable 1.8m ===

  * AXIstorage 7S/9S
  * BMZ
  * BSLBATT Lithium battery
  * Hubble Lithium
  * LG Chem Resu
  * Pylontech US2000/US3000/UP2500
  * Solar MD BMS EX

=== ASS030064950 RJ45 UTP Cable (Standard Ethernet) ===
  * Bluenova Energy Storage
  * Cegasa eBick
  * Freedom Won
  * MG Energy Systems

=== Custom (See Battery Documentation) ===
  * Exide
  * SolarMD Logger V2

===== 2. Installation =====

The side labeled 'CAN-bus BMS' plugs into the battery. The other side, labeled 'VE.Can' must be plugged into either the VE.Can port of the GX device, or the BMS-Can port.

Both port types (VE.Can and BMS-Can) on a GX Device can be configured for use with a CAN-bus BMS connected third party battery.

For configuration, see the manual specific to the brand of battery you are using.

===== 3. Pin-out =====

In some cases it might be needed to make the cable at the location. Find below the pin-outs. Make sure to very carefully test the cable after crimping it. Self-made cables are very often the causes of very hard to diagnose problems.

==== 3.1 Type A ====
^ Function ^ Victron VE.Can side ^ Battery side ^
| GND      | Pin 3        | Pin 6       |
| CAN-L	   | Pin 8        | Pin 5       |
| CAN-H	   | Pin 7        | Pin 4       |

==== 3.2 Type B ====

^ Function ^ Victron VE.Can side ^ Battery side ^
| GND      | Pin 3        | Pin 2         |
| CAN-L	   | Pin 8        | Pin 5         |
| CAN-H	   | Pin 7        | Pin 4         |