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Victron BMV-712 incorrect voltage and temp

I have 3 12V 200ah batteries in parallel. I also have victron MPPT charge controller. The charge controller shows roughy the right voltage 13,5-14V, but the battery monitor show .04V. I have tried so many things to fix. I even upgraded to the temp sensor cord, but that didn't help and the temp shows -1C even when the settings say to do F and the temp is way off. I had the cord on the same positive that the shunt was getting negative from, so I moved to the furthest battery thinking that maybe had something to do with it but no. All connections are tight, checked multiple times now. The voltage did show up correctly at one point, I don't know what's changed to make it wrong. I also have tried to reset the device multiple times. Please help!

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Mark answered ·

Refer to the related wiring configuration in the quick install guide and make any required changes;

https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Quickinstallsheet_BMV70x_part1_2.pdf

Also check that the fuse in the BMV positive cable (connected to B1 terminal on the shunt PCB) is installed and intact/not blown, it may need to be replaced with a 1A fuse. Some were shipped with a 0.1A fuse and that was causing an issue.

Also try replacing the RJ12 cable that connects the shunt board to the BMV screen.

If your still having trouble you can post some photos of your setup/wiring or consult a Victron dealer/installer.


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Well I definitely have it wired correctly, I will double check the fuse and try replacing the RJ12, but it worked fine before, so I don't know why it wouldn't work now.

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Can we mark this as not accepted? Problem not solved.

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marsel answered ·

All my Victron BMV-712 shows permanently -2.86Ampere usage. I checked all configuration and Cable nothing found out. Measurement at 410A Powerqueen Batteries shows 0 Volt/0.2 Ampere only.
Issue Fixed: First fuly charged Batterie

Power down full Victron enviroment and restartet
check for new software update

SOC syncronised to 100% and Zero "NullKalibrierung"

now it shows 0.00 Ampere

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