{"product_id":"victron-300a-smartshunt-ip65-bluetooth-battery-monitor","title":"Victron Energy - 300A - SmartShunt - IP65 Bluetooth Battery Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVictron SmartShunt IP65: Precision Bluetooth Battery Monitoring for Demanding Off-Grid and Mobile Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Battery Management Without a Fixed Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Victron SmartShunt IP65 redefines battery monitoring by eliminating the traditional wired display and instead using your smartphone or tablet as the interface. This approach reduces installation complexity and cost while delivering the same high-accuracy measurements expected from Victron. Through the VictronConnect app, you gain real-time insight into battery voltage, current, state of charge, and time remaining, along with 46 days of logged trends to analyse usage patterns and system health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 12V, 24V, and 48V systems with a wide 6.5–70 VDC supply range, the SmartShunt IP65 suits lithium, AGM, gel, and flooded lead-acid batteries. Its \u003cstrong\u003eIP65-rated enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e protects against dust and water jets, making it a reliable choice for marine, 4WD, caravan, and off-grid solar installations where moisture and vibration are constant challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Accurate Current Measurement Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneric battery monitors often rely on voltage alone, which can be misleading under load or during charging. The SmartShunt IP65 uses a precision shunt resistor to measure current with \u003cstrong\u003e±0.4% accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e and a resolution of 0.01 A, ensuring your state-of-charge reading reflects true energy flow. This eliminates guesswork, prevents unexpected battery depletion, and helps you size your system correctly—whether you're running a fridge in a camper trailer or managing a large lithium bank in a remote solar installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Harsh Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the corrosive salt air of coastal cruising to the red dust of outback tracks, the SmartShunt IP65 is engineered to endure. The sealed housing, heavy-duty M10 (approx. 3\/8\") brass connection bolts, and wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +50°C ensure consistent performance. The integrated Bluetooth module maintains a reliable 10–15 metre range, and for installations where metal structures limit signal, an optional VE.Direct Bluetooth Dongle can be added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wireless monitoring and configuration via the free VictronConnect app on iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP65 Water and Dust Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Suitable for engine rooms, bilges, and exposed outdoor locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuxiliary Input\u003c\/strong\u003e – Monitor a second battery voltage, battery temperature (with optional sensor), or midpoint deviation for battery bank health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct Port\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wired connection to GX devices (e.g., Cerbo GX) for internet-based monitoring and system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e46-Day Trend Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Review historical voltage, current, and state-of-charge data to optimise energy usage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Low Power Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e – Consumes less than 1 mA, preserving battery capacity during storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Voltage Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e – Operates from 6.5 to 70 VDC, covering 12V, 24V, and 48V battery systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Resolution Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e – 0.01 A and 0.01 V resolution with ±0.4% current accuracy for precise energy management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimplified Installation and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SmartShunt IP65 combines the shunt and monitoring electronics into a single compact unit, reducing wiring and potential failure points. Two 1.5-metre fused cables are included for the positive supply and auxiliary input, while the VE.Direct cable is pre-fitted for connection to a GX device. A QR code on the housing provides instant access to manuals and pairing instructions, and the VictronConnect app guides you through battery configuration in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis battery monitor is ideal for anyone who needs accurate, real-time battery data without a dedicated display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine and Boating\u003c\/strong\u003e – Track house and starter batteries, with optional temperature sensing for optimal charging in engine compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4WD and Caravan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Monitor auxiliary batteries running fridges, lights, and inverters, and avoid deep discharges that shorten battery life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Grid Solar\u003c\/strong\u003e – Integrate with Victron GX devices for remote monitoring of cabins, tiny homes, and remote telecommunications sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial and Industrial\u003c\/strong\u003e – Manage backup battery banks for security, monitoring, and critical loads with trend logging for maintenance planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmartShunt IP65 vs. Traditional BMV Monitors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the SmartShunt IP65 shares the same measurement core as the BMV-712, it omits the physical display, programmable relay, and audible alarm. Instead, all alerts and data are accessed through the VictronConnect app or a connected GX device. This makes the SmartShunt IP65 a cost-effective, space-saving solution for systems where a dedicated display is unnecessary, and the IP65 rating adds environmental resilience not found in standard BMV models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor installations requiring automated load disconnect or generator start, a BMV with relay may be more suitable. However, for pure monitoring with maximum durability, the SmartShunt IP65 excels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTake Control of Your Energy System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquip your battery system with the precision and reliability of Victron monitoring. Whether you're crossing the Nullarbor or anchoring in a remote bay, the SmartShunt IP65 gives you the data you need to manage your power with confidence. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder today and experience the clarity of true battery intelligence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-specifications\" style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #d9d9d9; table-layout:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSmartShunt IP65\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e300 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSupply voltage range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e6.5 - 70 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCurrent draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 1 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eInput voltage range, auxiliary battery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e6.5 - 70 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBattery capacity (Ah)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1 - 9999 Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOperating temperature range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e-40 to +50 °C (-40 – 120 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMeasures voltage of second battery, or temperature, or midpoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTemperature measurement range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e-20 to +50 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eVE.Direct communication port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCurrent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e± 0.01 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e± 0.01 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAmp hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e± 0.1 Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eState of charge (0 – 100 %)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e± 0.1 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTime to go\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e± 1 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTemperature (if optional temperature sensor connected)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e± 1 °C\/°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAccuracy of current measurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e± 0.4 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOffset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLess than 20 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAccuracy of voltage measurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e± 0.3 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDimensions (h x w x d)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e46 x 120 x 38 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShunt connection bolts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eM10 (0.3937 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eProtection category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSafety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEN 60335-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEmission \/ Immunity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEN-IEC 61000-6-1, EN-IEC 61000-6-2, EN-IEC 61000-6-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEN 50498\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCables\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTwo 1.5 m cables with 1 A fuse, for ‘+’ connection and starter battery or midpoint connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eVE.Direct cable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1.5 m cable with a VE.Direct socket. Note that a (not included) VE.Direct cable is needed to connect a GX device.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTemperature sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOptional (ASS000100000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA note regarding the range of the Bluetooth signal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eThe shunt and the electric cables do negatively influence the range of the Bluetooth signal. The resulting range of 10-15 meter is however satisfactory in most cases. The proximity of other electrically conducting elements, such as the metal chassis of a vehicle or seawater around the hull if a boat, may reduce the range of the Bluetooth signal to an unacceptable level. The solution in such a case is to add a VE.Direct Bluetooth Dongle (ASS030536011) to the system, and to switch off Bluetooth in the SmartShunt.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eData stored\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBattery voltage, Current, State of Charge % as well as the Aux input (Battery temperature, or midpoint deviation, or starter battery voltage).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; text-align:left; width:35%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNumber of days trends data is stored\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:8px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Victron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52364310413595,"sku":"VIC-SHU065130050","price":92.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/3354\/9083\/files\/VIC-SHU065130050-01.jpg?v=1781659141","url":"https:\/\/www.nbcampingequipment.com.au\/products\/victron-300a-smartshunt-ip65-bluetooth-battery-monitor","provider":"NB Camping Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}