SmartShunt vs BMV-712 vs Lynx Shunt
16 October 2022 · 9 min · 166K views
What this video covers
Victron Energy offers three primary battery monitoring shunts—the SmartShunt, BMV-712, and Lynx Shunt—each providing state-of-charge, voltage, and amperage data for electrical systems.Watch The BMV-712 includes a physical wall-mounted gauge and a programmable relay output, while the SmartShunt relies exclusively on Bluetooth connectivity via the VictronConnect app.1:13 Both the BMV-712 and SmartShunt feature an auxiliary port for temperature or midpoint voltage monitoring and can function as dedicated DC meters for individual loads.2:30 The Lynx Shunt integrates directly into the Lynx distributor and lacks built-in Bluetooth, requiring a GX device like the Cerbo GX or an NMEA-2000 connection for data display.5:54 While the Lynx Shunt cannot serve as a DC meter, it offers a streamlined form factor and robust integration for larger systems.7:19 All three devices support remote monitoring via the VRM portal when paired with a GX device.6:38 Choosing between them depends on the need for a physical display, budget constraints, and the desired level of system integration.8:35
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