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Smart Shunt range extension with ve direct

Can I use the Smart Shunt’s ve direct port to put a Bluetooth dongle on an extension for additional coverage? Also can Smart Shunt use the ve direct to USB cable to connect to a computer?

SmartShuntVictronConnectVE.Direct
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Paul B answered ·

As far as I know the answer is yes to all those questions, but only one device at a time.


Note I cant guarantee the above it really would be a test and see. but the smart shunt is really the same as a BMV unit without the screen and it worked there so it should for the smartshunt as well using logic,

Sorry I cant give you a 100% answer

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victronlfs answered ·

Yes, I tested & it works well. My post about this is here: https://community.victronenergy.com/questions/98360/improving-smartshunt-bluetooth-range-amateur-resul.html

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