{"product_id":"victron-bmv-712-smart-battery-monitor","title":"Victron BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVictron BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Victron BMV-712 is the industry-standard battery monitor for van builds, overlanding rigs, RVs, boats, and off-grid cabins. It gives you a real-time, accurate readout of what your battery bank is actually doing — voltage, current in and out, state of charge, and time remaining at the current load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e — monitor your battery bank from your phone using the free VictronConnect app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState-of-charge readout\u003c\/strong\u003e — shows exactly how much usable capacity is left, not just voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBidirectional current tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e — measures both charging and discharging current via the included shunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide battery compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — works with lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, gel, and flooded lead-acid banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable alarms and relay\u003c\/strong\u003e — trigger actions or warnings based on voltage or state-of-charge thresholds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo color options\u003c\/strong\u003e — classic grey\/white or black to match your panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMV-712 monitor head with display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500A \/ 50mV shunt (the current sensor that wires into your negative battery cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication and power cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply voltage range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 – 70 VDC (works on 12V, 24V and 48V systems)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to ±500 A with the included 500A \/ 50mV shunt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery capacity range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 9999 Ah (programmable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage, current, power, amp-hours consumed, state of charge, time-to-go\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuxiliary input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond-battery voltage, midpoint voltage, or battery temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in Bluetooth (VictronConnect app) + VE.Direct port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead-unit cutout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 mm standard round gauge hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +50 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-year Victron warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the BMV-712 work with lithium (LiFePO4) batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It works with LiFePO4, AGM, gel, and flooded lead-acid banks. Set your battery's capacity and charged-voltage parameters in the VictronConnect app and it tracks true state of charge accurately on lithium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the BMV-712 and a Victron SmartShunt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey measure exactly the same data. The BMV-712 includes a dash-mountable display head; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/victron-smartshunt-500a-battery-monitor\"\u003eSmartShunt\u003c\/a\u003e is app-only with no head. Choose the BMV-712 if you want an at-a-glance gauge on the wall, the SmartShunt if you're happy reading everything on your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the BMV-712 have Bluetooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Bluetooth is built in. Monitor voltage, current, and state of charge from the free VictronConnect app; no separate dongle needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else can it monitor besides the main battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts auxiliary input can track a second battery's voltage (such as your starter battery), the midpoint voltage of a series bank, or battery temperature with the optional sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size battery bank does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe included 500A \/ 50mV shunt handles continuous current up to 500A, battery capacity is programmable from 1 to 9999 Ah, and it runs on 12V, 24V, and 48V systems — so it covers everything from a single 100Ah van bank to a large off-grid array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the BMV-712 installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shunt goes on the negative battery rail — every load and charge source connects to the load side of the shunt so it sees all current. The head unit drops into a standard 52 mm gauge hole. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/system-build-helper\"\u003eSystem Build Helper\u003c\/a\u003e shows exactly where the shunt sits in a full wiring diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charge-controllers\"\u003eSolar charge controllers and DC-DC chargers\u003c\/a\u003e — see real-time charging current from each source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lithium-batteries\"\u003eLiFePO4 batteries\u003c\/a\u003e — tracks usable capacity accurately on lithium banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/system-build-helper\"\u003eTrailVault System Build Helper\u003c\/a\u003e — plan where the shunt fits in your wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparing monitors?\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-battery-monitor-for-rv-van-and-off-grid\"\u003ebattery monitor buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e for how the BMV-712 stacks up against the Victron SmartShunt and Renogy 500A options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning your system?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our free \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/power-station-size-calculator\"\u003ePower Station Size Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to size your battery bank, then the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/system-build-helper\"\u003eSystem Build Helper\u003c\/a\u003e to place the shunt correctly on the negative rail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victron","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51804027224196,"sku":"BAM030712200","price":158.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (Grey\/White)","offer_id":51775672385668,"sku":"BAM030712000R","price":158.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/3968\/9348\/files\/82920XL.jpg?v=1781554646","url":"https:\/\/trailvault.co\/products\/victron-bmv-712-smart-battery-monitor","provider":"TrailVault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}