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Brand: Victron Energy
Victron BMV-712 Smart Bluetooth Battery Monitor with 500 A Shunt
Description
The Victron Energy BMV-712 Smart is a precision battery monitor that measures battery voltage, current, consumed amp-hours and state of charge through an external 500 A / 50 mV shunt. It has Bluetooth built in, so settings, history and live data are available on a phone or tablet through the Victron app, and it also has a VE.Direct port for connection to a GX device.
Know the state of charge of the battery bank
Accurate state-of-charge information is the foundation of a well-managed off-grid or backup battery system. The BMV-712 Smart calculates remaining time at the present discharge rate, stores a wide range of historical events for judging battery health, and supports programmable visual and audible alarms. A bi-stable alarm relay (60 V / 1 A, normally open, function invertible) prevents added current draw during an alarm and can switch off non-critical loads or start a generator.
An auxiliary input measures the voltage of a second battery, battery temperature, or the midpoint voltage of a series bank, which gives early warning of one bad cell or battery. The monitor draws less than 1 mA with the backlight off, important for lithium banks that have little reserve capacity after low-voltage shutdown. Shunt selection extends to 10,000 A, and the quick-connect PCB on the standard shunt can also be mounted on 1000 A, 2000 A and 6000 A shunts.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | BMV-712 Smart battery monitor |
| Supply voltage range | 6.5 to 70 VDC |
| Current draw, backlight off | Below 1 mA (about 0.7 Ah per month at 12 V) |
| Auxiliary input range | 6.5 to 70 VDC (second battery voltage, temperature or midpoint) |
| Battery capacity setting | 1 to 9,999 Ah |
| Operating temperature range | -40 to +50 °C |
| Temperature measurement range | -20 to +50 °C |
| Bistable relay | 60 V / 1 A normally open, function can be inverted |
| Resolution, 500 A shunt | Current ±0.01 A; voltage ±0.01 V; amp-hours ±0.1 Ah; state of charge ±0.1 %; time to go ±1 min |
| Accuracy | Current ±0.4 %; voltage ±0.3 %; temperature ±1 °C |
| Communication | Bluetooth; VE.Direct port |
| Shunt (included) | 500 A / 50 mV with quick-connect PCB; 10 m RJ12 cable and 2 m battery cable with fuse included |
| Installation | Flush mount; 63 mm front, 69 x 69 mm square bezel; body 52 mm diameter, 31 mm deep |
| Protection category | IP55 (not intended for outdoor use) |
| Standards | EN 60335-1; EN 55014-1 / EN 55014-2; ECE R10-4 / EN 50498 |
| Optional | Temperature sensor ASS000100000; Battery Balancer BMS012201000 |
Using the BMV-712 with other Victron equipment
A BMV-712 Smart can send battery voltage, current and temperature over Bluetooth to SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers, so charging decisions follow the real battery condition rather than the controller terminals. Check the maximum battery current against the 500 A shunt, or choose a larger shunt for bigger banks, and confirm that the nominal battery voltage is within 6.5 to 70 V. It pairs with the Victron MultiPlus-II and other products in Solar Power.
When quoting, please confirm the battery bank voltage, the shunt rating needed for the maximum expected current, and whether a GX device will be used for remote monitoring, so that the correct accessories are included. Cables and fuses are selected separately for each installation.
Related Victron Energy products: Victron SmartShunt IP65 Bluetooth Battery Monitor, Victron Lynx Smart BMS Battery Management System, Victron SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200 Solar Charge Controller, Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 and 100/50 Charge Controller, Victron Orion XS 1400 DC-DC Battery Charger IP65 and Victron Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct 250 to 1600 VA.
Documents and quotation
The attached datasheet is Victron Energy’s BMV-712 Smart data sheet. Send us the battery voltage, capacity and maximum current and we will quote the monitor with the right shunt and cables.
Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet Victron BMV-712 Smart datasheet Download
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About brand
Victron Energy is the Dutch maker of off-grid and backup power equipment: inverters, inverter chargers, battery chargers, solar charge controllers, lithium and lead batteries, and monitoring. Reinout Vader founded the company in the Netherlands in 1975 after rebuilding and improving inverters himself, and it is headquartered in Almere. In December 2012 ownership passed to his sons Matthijs, Franck and Erik Vader, and the company remains family-owned.
Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list the MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 and source Victron inverter chargers for buyers in Oman.
Victron Energy company profile
| Founded | 1975, the Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Founder | Reinout Vader |
| Headquarters | Almere, the Netherlands |
| Ownership | Family-owned; held by Matthijs, Franck and Erik Vader since December 2012 |
| Product families | MultiPlus-II and Quattro inverter chargers, Phoenix inverters, Blue Smart and Skylla chargers, SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers, Lithium Smart, AGM and lead carbon batteries, Cerbo GX and VRM monitoring |
Milestones
- 1975: Reinout Vader founds Victron Energy in the Netherlands.
- 2012: Ownership passes to his sons Matthijs, Franck and Erik Vader in December.
Reading the Victron MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 model name
The name carries the main ratings: a 48 V battery system, 5000 VA inverter output, a 70 A battery charger and a 50 A AC transfer switch. Victron's documentation gives a 230 VAC output and continuous power of 4000 W at 25 °C, falling to 3700 W at 40 °C. The unit supports Victron's PowerControl and PowerAssist functions for use with a limited grid or generator supply.
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Ordering Victron Energy equipment: what we need
Send the complete model name, state if you need the standard or the GX version, and give the battery voltage and battery type. Tell us if the unit will run alone, in parallel or in a three-phase group, and the ambient temperature at the site, which matters in the GCC. We check the model against Victron documentation and provide the manufacturer's datasheet on request.
Facts checked against Victron Energy's published company profile, October 2026.
FAQ
Questions about the Victron BMV-712 Smart Bluetooth Battery Monitor
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01What does the BMV-712 Smart measure?
Battery voltage, current, power, consumed amp-hours and state of charge, plus remaining time at the present discharge rate, using an external shunt.
02Which shunt is included?
A 500 A / 50 mV shunt with a quick-connect PCB. 1000 A, 2000 A and 6000 A / 50 mV shunts can also be used, and shunt selection extends to 10,000 A.
03What is the supply voltage range?
6.5 to 70 VDC, with a current draw below 1 mA with the backlight off.
04What can the auxiliary input measure?
The voltage of a second battery, battery temperature, or the midpoint voltage of a series-connected bank.
05How does it connect to a phone or GX device?
Bluetooth is built in for the Victron app, and a VE.Direct port connects it to a GX device.
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