VictronConnect (Local Bluetooth & VE.Direct Telemetry)
Configures charging voltages, updates firmware offline, and displays real-time coulomb-counted State-of-Charge (%), solar harvest history, and low-voltage alarms over direct Bluetooth or serial cable with zero cloud accounts.
Verified UK Configuration Blueprint & Ofcom Clearance
12V LiFePO4 (Fogstar 300Ah) Custom Profile: Absorption 14.20V (2h fixed) • Float 13.50V • Equalisation DISABLED (0A) • Low-Temperature Cut-Off: +2°C • SmartShunt Peukert Exponent: 1.05 • Charge Efficiency: 99%
UK Regulatory & Licensing Notes: Cleared official manufacturer commissioning suite with open VE.Direct serial protocol and 100% local Bluetooth/USB operation.
Technical Deployment Specifications
| Software Stack | VictronConnect (Local Bluetooth & VE.Direct Telemetry) (v6.x Local Commissioning Suite) |
|---|---|
| Open-Source Licence | Freeware / Open VE.Direct Protocol |
| Supported Platforms | Android • iOS • macOS • Windows • Linux |
| Offline Storage Footprint | ~78 MB offline installer (includes bundled device firmware) |
Paired UK Stocked Hardware & Related Software
- Companion Hardware: OGA-PWR-026
- Companion Hardware: OGA-PWR-027
- Companion Hardware: OGA-PWR-028
- Companion Hardware: OGA-PWR-025
- Companion Hardware: OGA-PWR-009
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should VictronConnect (Local Bluetooth & VE.Direct Telemetry) be configured for legal off-grid use in the UK?
12V LiFePO4 (Fogstar 300Ah) Custom Profile: Absorption 14.20V (2h fixed) • Float 13.50V • Equalisation DISABLED (0A) • Low-Temperature Cut-Off: +2°C • SmartShunt Peukert Exponent: 1.05 • Charge Efficiency: 99% Regulatory status: Cleared official manufacturer commissioning suite with open VE.Direct serial protocol and 100% local Bluetooth/USB operation.
Which UK hardware systems pair directly with VictronConnect (Local Bluetooth & VE.Direct Telemetry)?
VictronConnect (Local Bluetooth & VE.Direct Telemetry) (Freeware / Open VE.Direct Protocol, footprint: ~78 MB offline installer (includes bundled device firmware)) runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux and pairs directly with OGA-PWR-026, OGA-PWR-027, OGA-PWR-028, OGA-PWR-025, OGA-PWR-009.