Product Manual

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3 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY
3.1 Features of the four BMV models
The BMV is available in 4 models, each of which addresses a different
set of requirements.
BMV-
700
BMV-
700H
BMV-702
and 712
1
Comprehensive monitoring
of a single battery
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2
Basic monitoring of an
auxiliary battery
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3
Battery temperature
monitoring
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4
Monitoring of the mid-point
voltage of a battery bank
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5 Use of alternate shunts
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6
Automatic detection of
nominal system voltage
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7
Suitable for high voltage
systems
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8 Several interface options
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Remark 1:
Features 2, 3 and 4 are mutually exclusive.
Remark 2:
The cable with integrated temperature sensor has to be purchased
separately (part no: ASS000100000).This temperature sensor is not
interchangeable with other Victron temperature sensors, as used with
Multis or battery chargers.
3.2 Why should I monitor my battery?
Batteries are used in a wide variety of applications, mostly to store energy
for later use. But how much energy is stored in the battery? No one can
tell by just looking at it.