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My system includes smart shunt and color control GX . I want to add Bmv-712 to the system and install the display different location .my question is ; where do I connect bmv-712 to ? Can I connect to smart shunt or use another shunt parallel to smart shunt ?
It would need to be in series with the smartshunt. If you put it in parallel, both shunts will give garbage readings.
IIRC, the CCGX only has two VE.Direct ports. If both are occupied, you're out of luck.
I would ask why you would keep the smartshunt at all? It no longer serves any purpose or offers additional features vs. a 712.
If you're looking to add a second display, simplest way would be an android tablet into your wireless LAN and use that to repeat via VRM. It does need an internet connection over your WLAN. Might also work with Victron connect over Bluetooth, I'll check later for you.
Pick a tablet that allows you to cap charging, then you won't kill the battery with continuous charge.
Did you ever figure this out? I am trying to do the same
followed Snoobler recommendation it works , battery negative to smart shunt then Bmv712 it works fine
