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This is a game changer.

1) One small issue that occurred twice was the Global Link could not be reconnected with bluetooth. See the greyed out image enclosed. Had to power cycle to extract from that condition.

2) Ruuvi and Solar connected perfectly. The Ruuvi resolution on VRM despite the 15min global link broadcast is valuable.

3) Can you add the VE Bus Smart Dongle? Our 12v OEM packs have the Multiplus II 3000.

4) Can I add the Mopeka Bluetooth we sell?

VRM and GlobalLink have now become as good in my boat as I had hoped. Now I have full control in VRM on all my Victron Smart devices. Thank you Victron for great features!

Also the new feature that in VictronConnect: see readings immediately on the Device list is good.

I just have a wish that you upgrade so that it is possible to open GlobalLink in VictronConnect with my latest phone Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

This is a great step forward for the globallink 520, I used to have a router and raspberry pi to monitor my smaller system in a caravan but with this upgrade I wanted to test this simple and low power consumption device instead. I only tested with the beta firmware and used Bluetooth for all connections but I have some problems with the data reported on VRM. Looking in Victron connect the bmv-712 shows the correct soc, voltage and current, but on VRM soc and voltage are correct but current is multiplied by 1000. Instead of 0,5A it shows like 500A. Also the temperature from the bmv712 and used ah is only sent over very periodically.

And in VRM if I look at the solar charger under advanced the data is correct with battery voltage, current and pv yIeld/power all looks fine but on the dashboard it reports total solar as zero.

Did I miss some settings or what can be done to get VRM show the correct values for BMV-712/system current and power and total solar?

The ruuvi tag temp sensors works perfect with GlobalLink so far.

Would it also be possible to get the data from a smart ip22 rev2 charger sent to GlobalLink/VRM in the future?

You have done a great work, using Bluetooth dose the GlobalLink perfect for smaller system without a multiplus like mine. Thanks!

Much appreciated update, thanks! Will you at some point add a settings option for the device not to reboot if it cant communicate with VRM (like Venus have)? For us using the relay a reboot causes it to return to its normal state..

I also had a Raspberry with Venus OS running im my camper van - switched to a Globallink yesterday. Running well - including a Ruuvi Sensor. BUT I am missing the MQTT feature of the Venus OS, as I had a connection to my home automation system. Am I too stupid to find it or is it missing? If missing, any chance to add it in any future updates? Best Mischa

As this is a beta, I would like to share a little bit of feedback. I only own the Globallink for a week. Installing the beta is flawless - connecting the Ruuvi Sensor and my Smartsolar 75/15 via bluetooth works perfectly. IF is is connected to the LTE-M, the data is transmitted to the VRM as promised every 15 minutes.

BUT (and I am not sure if this is related to the beta or not, as I have not worked with the stable firmware) I am having trouble with connecting to there LTE-M network. As I live in Germany, there are three providers: Telekom, Vodafone and O2. At my house, Telekom has the worst signal - on their webpage they even state, that there is no LTE reception in my area. Unfortunately, the Globallink connects very often to Telekom with a db of -100, while Vodafone and O2 both deliver values in the low 80 or high 70...

Question: how does the algorithm work? Have I missed a setting for a preferred network? Attached you will find the last 24 hours from the VRM - not change has been made in the position of the device during this timeframe. I have no idea, why the device switched from a very reliable Vodafone connection to Telekom later in the evening and switched back to Vodafone this morning...

Remark: at around 18.00 hours I have attached an external antenna...

Hello,

It's really great update, but my Smart Shunt(500A) doesn't really work via Bluetooth with GlobalLink.

After VE.Direct cable will be unplugged from GlobalLink it will be lost in VRM, but it is still connected via Bluetooth.

Temperatur sensors, SmartSense don't really works too. Lost data to often..

I understand at this is a beta update, but maybe I do something wrong?

P.s.:Maybe it's a possible to see temperature from Victron SmartSense such as from Ruuvi tags?

Love the Bluetooth connectivity. Saved me from buying 2 cables AND I can see more devices - thank you.

One glitch? I’m only getting very sporadic consumed amp hour readings from BMV-712.

One request. Is there a way to have the Smart Battery Sense temperature transmitted through the Globallink to VRM?

Love the product , I wish there was a standard 3G 4G modem option , as lte-m is missing from several countries.

I have a Globallink 520 with Beta Firmware. Works well with an external antenna. On my VRM I can see information from my BMV, MPPT and Ruuvi Tag. Email Alarms for Battery capacity working well.

Only problem is the cellular location is not working.

When left to set the location it's self (for Time Zone). It puts the location as in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, off Africa. I in fact am in south west England. I set a picture icon for my VRM hoping that would help me see my VRM . On the dashboard map, the generic location pin/tag is located to where I have drag and dropped it when using the location settings menu.

When I set the Geofencing I received the following email From Victron VRM.

""The installation 'VBee global link' has an armed geofence, but there is no GPS data coming in. Check GPS reception and connection, or disarm the geofence alarm on the VRM settings page at:""

I believe Geofence works via cellular network not GPS? Should the GL520 be able to set a VRM location using cellular? My set up is in a van so having Geofence working would be important to me.

I can find no way to sort this in the manual or online.

I hope the above is enough information to get help.

Lastly The Ruuvi Tag has a motion sensor but this information is not available in VRM is there a reason only the temp, pressure and humidity links to VRM

Thanks All.

I have now the latest beta software (2022-11-13) and my Global Link 520 is no longer grayed out in the VictronConnect app. But I can not connect to it via Bkuetooth it makes like three attempts and

then it stops at 20% and asks me to try several thing that does not help. I have a Galaxy S22+ and I think that thats the problem? My phone connects to BMV-512 and MPPT 75-15 via bluetooth without any problems!?