Programming the MC 618

[@srira7910]

Running a Victron Cerbo GX with associated GX 50 display. Does the Balmar smart shunt have CANBUS output? Or can I link the MC-618 data via the bluetooth dongle, and have it recognized by the Cerbo GX's Bluetooth feature? Thank you Chris.

[@collinl3280]

This system would be much better if it displayed total discharged amps, not percentage left.

[@nealtrombley3955]

Very nice job Chris

[@SVThatway]

If you only want to program the regulator can you connect the bluetooth dongle directly to the regulator?

[@OldinMariner]

no because the regulator does not supply voltage to the bluetooth dongle, it can only get it from the shunt

[@sailboatrefit4145]

How is the MC618 connected to the network? I don’t see a smart shunt connector on my regulator so I would like to know how it receives data etc.

[@OldinMariner]

you have to run a smart cable from the regulator from the shunt

[@sailboatrefit4145]

@@OldinMariner Thank you, yes, I eventually puzzled that out.

[@RickLaF]

I already have a Victron BVM and its related battery shunt installed on my sailboat house bank. I'd like to add the MC618 and the bluetooth dongle. Will I need to install the Balmar smart shunt? If so, can I install it in addition to the existing BVM shunt or will the two be incompatible? Thanks.

[@chriswitzgall776]

Richard, There are no issues installing the SmartShunt in series with the Victron Shunt, but you need to make sure that the SmartShunt is the closest to the battery. We are making impedance measurements, and it won't wok well doing that though another shunt.

[@RickLaF]

@@chriswitzgall776 Thanks!

[@mikedot67dot442]

The problem I have is the app will not find the mc618. It only sees the shunt, display and gateway. Numerous power cycles and no luck. Would be great if it worked.

[@OldinMariner]

you have to run a smart cable from the regulator from the shunt

[@mikedot67dot442]

@@OldinMariner I have the cable attached and have verified connectivity. I am going to replace the cable and see of it solves the problem.

[@thedolphin5428]

Chris WAS GREAT. But he's moved on and his replacements are far less qualified and clear.