A simple, but fairly long, connectivity question I could not find a clear answer to.
Short version:
If devices are connected to a Victron GX can I still use the Victron connect app to monitor real time data for each device?
When I get back to my boat after lockdown I will be changing from this setup:
BMV 700 with VE.direct to bluetooth
Multiplus Compact inverter charger 12/2000/80-30 230v no interface cable
To this setup:
BMV700 VE.direct to USB cable
Multiplus compact with MK3 - USB cable
MPPT 100/50 VE.direct - USB Cable
Venus GX on Raspberry pi Connected to each by USB
Limitations
I run Victron connect on my iPhone or iPad connected by wi-fi to the Venus GX. I am on a boat with wi-fi but can not guarantee a connection to the VRM.
I am familiar with all the product demos in Victron connect and know my way round Venus GX fairly well. But I have not yet connected my real devices to the Venus GX.
So the question is, if I want the overview available from Venus GX AND the detailed graphs from Victron connect, is this possible?
Will Victron connect connect through the Venus GX To the connected devices for the real time data and graphs?
Or
Will I have to make sure I can connect via Bluetooth as well to the BVM, MPPT, and Multiplus.
In the latter case I will have to get an MPPT with Bluetooth, and have to change my BMV to one with Bluetooth.
Or should it be possible for Both Venus GX and My iPhone be connected via Bluetooth to to the devices at the same time? (I don’t like this last solution as it is too complex)
Laurence