{"product_id":"victron-smartshunt-500a-battery-monitor-bluetooth","title":"Victron SmartShunt 500A\/50mV Battery Monitor — Bluetooth, 6.5–70V (No Display)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Victron SmartShunt 500A is a precision battery monitor without a head unit\u003c\/strong\u003e — your phone is the display. Same accuracy as the BMV-712 in a compact shunt-only package, ideal for installs where you don't need (or want) a panel-mounted screen. Works on any 12V, 24V, or 48V system from 6.5V to 70V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnects to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth and the free VictronConnect app — see real-time state-of-charge, voltage, current, power, time-remaining, and 30 days of historical trend data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the SmartShunt 500A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBMV-712 accuracy at lower cost\u003c\/strong\u003e — same precision shunt and the same Victron measurement firmware, just without the wall-mounted display unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth built-in\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair directly with the VictronConnect app on iPhone or Android. No extra dongles needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue state-of-charge, not voltage guessing\u003c\/strong\u003e — counts every amp in and out for fuel-gauge accuracy on lithium, AGM, and lead-acid banks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVE.Direct port for Cerbo GX\u003c\/strong\u003e — plug into a Cerbo GX (cable sold separately) for full system integration and remote monitoring via VRM Portal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable auxiliary input\u003c\/strong\u003e — measure battery temperature (with optional sensor), midpoint voltage to spot a weak cell in a series bank, or monitor a second 12V starter battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact install footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e — no panel cutout required, mount the shunt directly on the battery negative cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmartShunt 500A \/ 50mV precision shunt with built-in electronics and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBattery cable with M10 fuse holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUTP cable for auxiliary input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery voltage range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–70 VDC (works on 12V, 24V, 48V systems)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent measurement range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-500 to +500A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShunt rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500A \/ 50mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mA \/ 0.01V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in (works with VictronConnect app)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (for Cerbo GX integration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAuxiliary input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature \/ midpoint \/ second battery voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — uses your phone via Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP21 (indoor \/ dry mounting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSHU050150050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years (manufacturer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVan Life \/ RV\u003c\/strong\u003e — house bank monitoring where dashboard space is tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine\u003c\/strong\u003e — sailboat and powerboat house banks; phone monitoring is natural for boaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-grid solar\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair with SmartSolar MPPT and Cerbo GX for full VRM integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackup power\u003c\/strong\u003e — telecom, generator backup, surveillance trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEV conversions\u003c\/strong\u003e — auxiliary 12V house battery monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmartShunt 500A vs BMV-712 — which one?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the SmartShunt 500A\u003c\/strong\u003e if you don't need a wall-mounted display, want to save on panel real-estate, or do all your monitoring from your phone. \u003cstrong\u003eChoose the BMV-712\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a dedicated head unit (good for installs where guests, crew, or family members will also want to see battery status without an app). 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