{"product_id":"digital-yacht-vekonvert-nmea-2000-gateway-for-victron-energy-devices","title":"Digital Yacht veKonvert NMEA 2000 Gateway for Victron Energy Devices","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eveKonvert NMEA 2000 Gateway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eveKonvert brings NMEA 2000 connectivity to Victrons popular SmartShunt battery monitoring system. Now a navigation multi-function display becomes a sophisticated battery and energy management system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eveKonvert is a stand-alone NMEA 2000 interface designed in conjunction with Victron Energy to integrate VE.Direct compatible devices such as their SmartShunt, BMV Battery Monitors, and MPPT Solar Charge Controller range into NMEA 2000 systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis functionality already existed but required the use of a sophisticated Cerbo module. veKonvert is a lower-cost, simpler solution for smaller installations that just need the electrical data displayed on a multi-function display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoaters and boat builders like a clear and uncluttered dash or nav area, so integrating electrical data into the main navigation display is a popular and cost-saving option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product is a collaboration between Victron Energy and Digital Yacht. The system utilizes Victrons proprietary VE.Direct data connectivity as a source for the NMEA 2000 data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictron solar charge controllers (MPPTs) and battery monitors can now also interconnect to your NMEA 2000 MFD via the veKonvert interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation is simple  just T into the NMEA 2000 backbone and plug into the VE.Direct custom connector on the SmartShunt, and youve got battery and electrical data on your NMEA 2000 network! Note that one veKonvert is required for each battery bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal NMEA 2000 gateway for Victron products with a VE.Direct interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables battery management or solar charge monitoring on compatible multi-function displays (Raymarine, Garmin, Navico, Furuno, etc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides battery voltage, charge\/discharge current, state of charge, and time to depletion based on a sophisticated algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy installation, plug n play connectivity, and self-powering from the NMEA 2000 bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerates NMEA 2000 alerts from any BMV or SmartShunt Alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports multiple SmartShunts for a larger multi-battery system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeKonvert Is Compatible with the Following Victron Products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eBMV-700, BMV-702, BMV-700H, BMV-712 Smart, BMV-710H Smart, BMV-712 Smart, SmartShunt 500A\/50mV, SmartShunt 1000A\/50mV, SmartShunt 2000A\/50mV, and All MPPT Charge Controllers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe veKonvert will automatically detect what Victron device it is connected to and adjust the NMEA 2000 data that it outputs accordingly. Below is a list of the PGNs that the veKonvert outputs for the different Victron Devices and different modes that they can operate in: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll MPPTs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePGN 127506 DC Detailed Status (DC Type set to MPPT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePGN 127508 Battery Status (MPPT Output Voltage and Current)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePGN 130900 Proprietary Solar Controller (All solar panel data)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll SmartShunts and BMVs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePGN 127506 DC Detailed Status (DC Type set to Battery, SOC and A\/h consumed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePGN 127508 Battery Status (Output Voltage and Current)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e veKonvert is not compatible with Victron Chargers and Inverters. It should also not be plugged into the VE.Direct interfaces of any Victron Consumers such as Multiplus, Quattro, Cerbo, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c!--- cis2:m2lumZRk ---\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Digital Yacht veKonvert NMEA 2000 Gateway seamlessly integrates Victron Energy's VE.Direct compatible devices, such as SmartShunt battery monitors and MPPT solar charge controllers, into your NMEA 2000 network. Designed to simplify electrical data monitoring, this gateway transforms your navigation multi-function display into a comprehensive energy management system, providing vital battery information at a glance. Its plug-and-play installation connects directly to your NMEA 2000 backbone and the VE.Direct port on compatible Victron devices, making setup quick and straightforward for boaters and installers alike. By consolidating battery voltage, charge\/discharge currents, state of charge, and estimated time to depletion, the veKonvert enhances your vessel's monitoring capabilities without the need for complex or costly modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed as a standalone interface, the veKonvert offers a cost-effective alternative to more sophisticated systems, making it ideal for smaller or less complex installations. It supports multiple SmartShunts and battery monitors, allowing larger multi-battery systems to be efficiently managed and monitored. The device automatically detects connected Victron equipment and adjusts its output data accordingly, ensuring accurate and relevant information is relayed to your display. Compatibility spans a broad range of Victron products, including BMV-700, BMV-702, BMV-710H, BMV-712, and all MPPT charge controllers, providing versatile integration options. Additionally, the veKonvert can generate NMEA 2000 alerts from alarms on BMV and SmartShunt devices, alerting you promptly to any system issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward—simply tap into your NMEA 2000 backbone, connect the device to the VE.Direct port, and you're ready to monitor. Note that each veKonvert unit is designed for a single battery bank, and multiple units can be used for larger systems. It is important to remember that this gateway does not support Victron chargers or inverters and should not be plugged into Victron VE.Direct interfaces of Victron consumers such as MultiPlus or Quattro. By bridging Victron's electrical data with NMEA 2000 multi-function displays from brands like Raymarine, Garmin, Navico, and Furuno, the veKonvert provides a streamlined, reliable solution for energy management on your vessel, combining simplicity with essential functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUniversal NMEA 2000 gateway for Victron VE.Direct devices\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnables battery management and solar charge monitoring on compatible displays\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides battery voltage, charge\/discharge current, state of charge, and time to depletion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-play installation with self-powering from the NMEA 2000 bus\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupports multiple SmartShunts and battery monitors for larger systems\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGenerates NMEA 2000 alerts from SmartShunt and BMV alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAutomatically detects Victron device type and adjusts output data accordingly\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompatible with a broad range of Victron products including BMV-700, BMV-702, BMV-710H, BMV-712, and all MPPT charge controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Digital Yacht","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44528665624618,"sku":"100614","price":195.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/2285\/8794\/files\/100614XL.jpg?v=1783039951","url":"https:\/\/atticusgoods.com\/products\/digital-yacht-vekonvert-nmea-2000-gateway-for-victron-energy-devices","provider":"Atticus Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}