Victron VE.Bus BMS V2

Victron VE.Bus BMS V2

$264.95

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Description

The next generation VE.Bus BMS V2

The VE.Bus BMS V2 is the next generation of the VE.Bus Battery Management System (BMS) for Victron Energy Lithium Battery Smart
batteries. These batteries are Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries and are available in 12.8V or 25.6V in various capacities. They can be connected in series, parallel and series/parallel so that a battery bank can be built for system voltages of 12V, 24V or 48V. The maximum number of batteries in one system is 20, which results in a maximum energy storage of 84 kWh in a 12V system and up to 102 kWh in a 24V and 48V system.
It is designed to interface with and protect the lithium batteries in systems that have Victron inverters or inverter/chargers that have VE.Bus communication.

Protects each individual cell of a Victron Lithium Battery Smart

For reliable and safe operation, a LiFePO₄ battery must be monitored and protected against over voltage and under voltage of any
individual cell, and also over temperature or under temperature conditions. The Victron Lithium Battery Smart range includes integrated cell voltage monitoring, cell voltage balancing, and temperature monitoring.
If the cell voltage or battery temperature is outside of the allowable range, this is communicated to the BMS via two BMS cables with M8 circular connectors. In systems with multiple batteries, the BMS cables of each battery are connected in series (daisy chained), with the first and the last BMS cables connected to the BMS.
Based on the status of the Victron Lithium Battery Smart or batteries, the BMS will:

  • Generate a pre-alarm signal to alert of an imminent cell under voltage condition.
  • Disable inverting in VE.Bus inverters or inverter/chargers via VE.Bus, and disable other loads via the “Load Disconnect” terminal in the event of a cell under voltage condition.
  • Disable charging in VE.Bus inverters or inverter/chargers via VE.Bus, disable VE.Direct and VE.Can solar chargers via a GX device and disable other chargers via the ‘Charge Disconnect’ terminal in the event of a cell overvoltage, under temperature or over temperature condition.
Communication with VE.Bus products

MultiPlus, Quattro or Phoenix inverters connect to the ‘MultiPlus/Quattro’ port with a standard RJ45 UTP cable.
The BMS disables inverting in the case of a cell under voltage condition and disables charging in the case of a cell over voltage or
temperature condition.

Communication with remote devices

A GX device (such as a Cerbo GX), Digital Multi Control (DMC) panel or a VE.Bus Smart dongle (including any combination) can be connected to the BMS via the ‘Remote panel’ port. These accessories can all be used in combination with the BMS to remotely control the VE.Bus Inverter or inverter/charger switch state (on/off/charger-only).

Auxiliary power input and output terminals

The BMS has a dedicated power output terminal (GX-Power) for a GX device and an auxiliary power input terminal (Aux-In) for an external DC power source, such as an AC/DC adaptor. In the event of a system shutdown, the GX device will remain powered via the auxiliary power input or be disconnected to prevent further battery discharge.

Remote terminals

These terminals can be used to switch the BMS on or off. When the BMS is off, both outputs will be free floating so that loads and chargers are turned off. There are two remote terminals, namely, “Remote L” and “Remote H”. A remote on/off switch or relay contact can be connected between L and H to switch the BMS on or off. Alternatively, terminal H can be switched to battery plus, or terminal L can be switched to battery Minus.

LED indicators

The BMS has the following LED indications:

  • Status (blue): Lights shortly once every 10 seconds to indicate normal operation.
  • Temp or Cell >4 V (red): Lights when the charge disconnect output is low because of cell overvoltage or overtemperature.
  • Cell >2.8 V (blue): Lights when the load disconnect output is high and the battery cell voltages are above 2.8 V.

Additional information

Weight .246 kg
Dimensions 12.5 × 5.5 × 20 cm
Brand

Victron Energy

Specifications

Data Sheet

Shipping

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Please note, that we are currently using Freight Exchange as a freight broker. Their terms & conditions are listed here.

WHERE DO YOU SHIP?

We ship to most destinations in Australia. If the checkout does not allow your shipping address, please contact us and we will see what we can do to help.

WHO DO YOU SHIP WITH?

We use different couriers depending on rates and services available, including Border Express, Couriers Please and Australia Post. If you have a specific reason to use or not use a particular courier please let us know.

what about insurance?

We will generally insure any delivery above $500, BUT;

Freight damages MUST be reported to us within 24 hours of delivery for insurance claims on damages to be realised. Where possible please inspect the delivery for external damage to the packaging, and if damage is suspected inspect the goods BEFORE signing for the delivery.

Please refuse any obviously damaged deliveries (smashed panels, dented batteries) and ask the delivery driver to return the delivery to the depot and report the damages to us ASAP.

If you have granted “Authority to leave” or missed the driver, or have your delivery made to a depot, have the receiver inspect the delivery and please report any freight damage to us directly with photos via email within 24 hours of the delivery being made.

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee damages will be covered by insurance if they are reported after 24 hours from the time of delivery.

How Long Does the shipping take?

It varies greatly based on the destination and the products ordered. Orders are usually dispatched from our warehouse in Preston, VIC within 48 hours. You can use the estimates below as a rough guide for shipping time:

  • VIC and SA: 1-2 days
  • QLD and NSW: 2-3 days
  • NT, WA and TAS: 3-10 days +

These estimates do not apply if the destination is regional or remote. Once orders leave our warehouse we have very little control over the actual shipping time. If you need a more accurate estimate of shipping time please contact us.

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To be eligible for a return:

  • Your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
  • Your item must be in the original packaging.
  • Your item needs to have a receipt or proof of purchase.
  • Change of Mind returns may incur a restocking fee.

REFUNDS

Once we receive your item:

  1. We will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned item.
  2. We will immediately notify you on the status of your refund after inspecting the item.
  3. If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment).
  4. You will receive the credit within a certain amount of days, depending on your card issuer’s policies.

SHIPPING

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non­refundable.

If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

WARRANTY CLAIMS

ALL requests for warranty or service MUST be lodged via our Technical Support email. We will NOT accept any goods without an RMA being allocated to you first.

Goods that are covered by a Manufacturer’s Warranty will be eligible for a replacement or repair, at the discretion of the manufacturer.

DOA (Dead on Arrival) warranty claims must be lodged within 7 days of receiving goods. It is the customer’s responsibility to inspect all goods within this time period.

We do not provide replacements to cover you while your item is tested or repaired under warranty. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure they have sufficient backup equipment to cover them in the event of equipment failure. We highly recommend people who are living off-grid, or using our equipment for mission-critical applications, invest in backup Inverters and Solar Charge Controllers.

FREIGHT DAMAGE

Freight damage claims must be lodged within 7 days of receiving goods. It is the customer’s responsibility to inspect all goods within this time period. We will not accept any claims outside of this time period.

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