ve.direct:ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle
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====== Manual - VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle ====== | ====== Manual - VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle ====== | ||
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- | **Note: this product was previously called the VE.Direct to Bluetooth LE dongle**. There are no differences, | ||
Product page on our main website:\\ | Product page on our main website:\\ | ||
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- | {{:victronconnect:vc_iphone_discovery.png? | + | {{:ve.direct:vc4_iphone_discovery_vedirect.png? |
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- | With the VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle you can get live status info, see historical values as well as configure Victron products. The dongle works together with the [[https:// | + | With the VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle you can get live status info, see historical values as well as configure Victron products.\\ |
- | ==== Supported | + | Note: this product was previously called the **VE.Direct to Bluetooth LE dongle**. There are no differences, |
- | The dongle can be connected to all Victron products that have a built-in VE.Direct port. For a full list see the [[victronconnect: | + | ==== Compatible |
+ | The dongle can be connected to almost all Victron products that have a built-in VE.Direct port. For a full list see the [[https:// | ||
==== Installation Notes ===== | ==== Installation Notes ===== | ||
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* Connect the dongle directly to these products. The dongle cannot be connected to a Color Control GX. | * Connect the dongle directly to these products. The dongle cannot be connected to a Color Control GX. | ||
- | * It is not possible to monitor a product using both a Color Control //and// a Bluetooth dongle at the same time. | ||
* It is not possible to extend the VE.Direct cable. | * It is not possible to extend the VE.Direct cable. | ||
* After connecting the first time, the Blue and Red LED will be blinking fast and alternating. It needs to be updated to the latest firmware, which will happen automatically when connecting to it with VictronConnect. | * After connecting the first time, the Blue and Red LED will be blinking fast and alternating. It needs to be updated to the latest firmware, which will happen automatically when connecting to it with VictronConnect. | ||
- | See [[victronconnect: | + | See [[victronconnect: |
- | ==== Supported phones and tables | + | ==== Supported phones, tablets |
- | The used device needs to have Bluetooth 4.0 (BT LE) in order to work with the dongle. For a full list of devices see the [[victronconnect: | + | See the [[victronconnect: |
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| Slow blinking | | Slow blinking | ||
| On | Off | VE.Direct gateway | Connected | | On | Off | VE.Direct gateway | Connected | ||
- | | Double flash | Double flash | VE.Direct gateway | Clearing pin | | + | | Double flash | Double flash | VE.Direct gateway | Not connected |
| Fast blinking | | Fast blinking | ||
| On | Slow blinking | | On | Slow blinking | ||
- | | On | Faster blinking | + | | On | Fast blinking |
- | | Fast blinking | + | |
==== Troubleshooting ==== | ==== Troubleshooting ==== | ||
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* Only one phone or tablet can be connected to a dongle at the same time. Make sure no other devices are connected to the dongle, and try again. | * Only one phone or tablet can be connected to a dongle at the same time. Make sure no other devices are connected to the dongle, and try again. | ||
* The dongle does not support all Victron products. Check if your Victron product is listed in the section above. | * The dongle does not support all Victron products. Check if your Victron product is listed in the section above. | ||
- | * The dongle is powered via the VE.Direct cable connection. Make sure the dongle is connected to a supported device and the LEDs blink when connecting the cable or power is turned on. | + | * The dongle is powered via the VE.Direct cable connection. Make sure the dongle is connected to a supported device, check that the devices is powered, |
**I cannot connect to the dongle** | **I cannot connect to the dongle** | ||
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* Try to disconnect the dongle and reconnect to the same product. | * Try to disconnect the dongle and reconnect to the same product. | ||
* Try to connect the dongle to a different product when available. | * Try to connect the dongle to a different product when available. | ||
- | * Check if VictronConnect can see the device when using a VE.Direct cable connected to a PC or android phone | + | * Check if VictronConnect can see the device when using a VE.Direct |
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+ | See the [[https:// | ||
**I have a Motorola Moto G 2014 (aka Moto G2) and cannot connect to the dongle** | **I have a Motorola Moto G 2014 (aka Moto G2) and cannot connect to the dongle** | ||
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When connected by a phone: < 2.5mA | When connected by a phone: < 2.5mA | ||
- | ===== DISQUS Comments | + | ===== Product dimensions |
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+ | The housing used for this product is the Hammond Manufacturing 1551GFL. Exact dimensions can be found [[http:// | ||
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+ | The length of the VE.Direct cable is 1.5m | ||
- | ~~DISQUS~~ |
ve.direct/ve.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle.txt · Last modified: 2021-02-09 11:38 by marmour