Victron energy BMV-700 Manuel page 17

3.9 Interface options
3.9.1 PC Software BMV-Reader
BMV-Reader will show all current readings on a computer, including
history data. It can also log the data to a CSV formatted file. It is available
for free, and can be downloaded from our website at the Support &
Downloads section. Connect the BMV to the computer with the VE.Direct
to USB interface, ASS030530000.
3.9.2 Large display and remote monitoring
The Color Control GX, a display featuring a 4.3" color display, provides
intuitive control and monitoring for all products connected to it. The list of
Victron products that can be connected are endless: Inverters, Multis,
Quattros, MPPT solar chargers, BMV-600, BMV-700, Skylla-i, Lynx Ion
and more. The BMV can be connected to the Color Control GX with a
VE.Direct cable. It is also possible to connect it with the VE.Direct to USB
interface. Besides monitoring and controlling locally with the Color
Control GX, the information is also forwarded to our free remote
monitoring website: the For more information, see the
VRM Online Portal.
Color Control GX documentation on our website.
3.9.3 Custom integration (programming required)
The VE.Direct communications port can be used to read data and
change settings. The VE.Direct protocol is extremely simple to
implement. Transmitting data to the BMV is not necessary for simple
applications: the BMV automatically sends all readings every second. All
the details are explained in this document:
http://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/VE.Direct_Protocol.
pdf
3.10 Additional functionality of the BMV 702
In addition to the comprehensive monitoring of the main battery system,
the BMV-702 provides a second monitoring input. This secondary input
has three configurable options, described below.
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