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My Renogy DC-DC battery charger (from alternator) has blown and I would like to replace it with Victron VE compatible devices. As best I can tell the Smart BMS CL 12V 100A would be a good choice but the manual states it is specifically designed for Victron BMS.
I have a Victron SmartShunt and Battery Monitor on the VE.bus to monitor battery performance.
Can I use the Victron Smart BMS with a non-Victron battery ?
No, it is for victron batteries only.
I have a Victron SmartShunt and Battery Monitor on the VE.bus montoring the batteries - does this change antying ?
If it's just a matter of using current limiting, which is what the BMS does, then yes - you'll have to trick the BMS by connecting a BTV cable to the M8 connectors. But this is basically fooling the BMS; The Load and Charge Disconnect output no longer works and with it there is no battery protection. It is neither recommended nor supported.
