Digital Yacht veKonvert NMEA 2000 Gateway for Victron VE.Direct Devices - SmartShunt, BMV, & MPPT

veKonvert NMEA 2000 Gateway

veKonvert brings NMEA 2000 connectivity to Victrons popular SmartShunt battery monitoring system. Now a navigation multi-function display becomes a sophisticated battery and energy management system.

Features

veKonvert is a stand-alone NMEA 2000 interface designed in conjunction with Victron Energy to integrate VE.Direct compatible devices such as their SmartShunt, BMV Battery Monitors, and MPPT Solar Charge Controller range into NMEA 2000 systems.

This functionality already existed but required the use of a sophisticated Cerbo module. veKonvert is a lower-cost, simpler solution for smaller installations that just need the electrical data displayed on a multi-function display.

Boaters and boat builders like a clear and uncluttered dash or nav area, so integrating electrical data into the main navigation display is a popular and cost-saving option.

The product is a collaboration between Victron Energy and Digital Yacht. The system utilizes Victrons proprietary VE.Direct data connectivity as a source for the NMEA 2000 data.

Victron solar charge controllers (MPPTs) and battery monitors can now also interconnect to your NMEA 2000 MFD via the veKonvert interface.

Installation

Installation is simple just T into the NMEA 2000 backbone and plug into the VE.Direct custom connector on the SmartShunt, and youve got battery and electrical data on your NMEA 2000 network! Note that one veKonvert is required for each battery bank.

Specifications:

• Universal NMEA 2000 gateway for Victron products with a VE.Direct interface


• Enables battery management or solar charge monitoring on compatible multi-function displays (Raymarine, Garmin, Navico, Furuno, etc)


• Provides battery voltage, charge/discharge current, state of charge, and time to depletion based on a sophisticated algorithm


• Easy installation, plug n play connectivity, and self-powering from the NMEA 2000 bus


• Generates NMEA 2000 alerts from any BMV or SmartShunt Alarms


• Supports multiple SmartShunts for a larger multi-battery system

VeKonvert Is Compatible with the Following Victron Products:

BMV-700, BMV-702, BMV-700H, BMV-712 Smart, BMV-710H Smart, BMV-712 Smart, SmartShunt 500A/50mV, SmartShunt 1000A/50mV, SmartShunt 2000A/50mV, and All MPPT Charge Controllers

The veKonvert will automatically detect what Victron device it is connected to and adjust the NMEA 2000 data that it outputs accordingly. Below is a list of the PGNs that the veKonvert outputs for the different Victron Devices and different modes that they can operate in:

All MPPTs

• PGN 127506 DC Detailed Status (DC Type set to MPPT)


• PGN 127508 Battery Status (MPPT Output Voltage and Current)


• PGN 130900 Proprietary Solar Controller (All solar panel data)

All SmartShunts and BMVs

• PGN 127506 DC Detailed Status (DC Type set to Battery, SOC and A/h consumed)


• PGN 127508 Battery Status (Output Voltage and Current)

NOTE: veKonvert is not compatible with Victron Chargers and Inverters. It should also not be plugged into the VE.Direct interfaces of any Victron Consumers such as Multiplus, Quattro, Cerbo, etc.

The Digital Yacht veKonvert NMEA 2000 Gateway is an essential accessory for integrating Victron Energy VE.Direct compatible devices into your NMEA 2000 network. Designed to enhance boat electrical systems, this gateway allows seamless communication between Victron's SmartShunt battery monitors, BMV series monitors, and MPPT solar charge controllers with multi-function navigation displays. By bridging VE.Direct data to the NMEA 2000 protocol, veKonvert enables real-time monitoring of battery voltage, current, state of charge, and solar panel data directly on your navigation system, simplifying energy management on board.
Installation is straightforward—just connect the device to your NMEA 2000 backbone and plug into the VE.Direct port of your Victron device. Each veKonvert interfaces with a single battery bank or solar system, making it suitable for both small and larger setups. The system is self-powered from the NMEA 2000 bus, eliminating the need for external power sources, and supports multiple SmartShunt units for comprehensive multi-battery management.
Compatible with a broad range of Victron products, including BMV-700, BMV-702, BMV-700H, BMV-712, SmartShunt models up to 2000A, and all MPPT charge controllers, the veKonvert automatically detects connected devices and adjusts its data output accordingly. It provides a variety of PGNs (Parameter Group Numbers) such as DC detailed status, battery status, and solar controller data, ensuring your navigation display shows accurate and detailed electrical information. It is compatible with popular multi-function displays from Raymarine, Garmin, Navico, Furuno, and others, making it a versatile tool for boaters seeking a clean, integrated dashboard.
Note that veKonvert is not compatible with Victron chargers or inverters, nor should it be connected to VE.Direct interfaces of Victron consumers like Multiplus, Quattro, or Cerbo systems. This product offers a cost-effective, plug-and-play solution for integrating vital energy data into your navigation system, improving situational awareness and energy management efficiency on your vessel.

Features:

• Universal NMEA 2000 gateway for Victron VE.Direct devices including SmartShunt, BMV series, and MPPT solar controllers

• Enables real-time battery management and solar charge monitoring on compatible multi-function displays

• Provides detailed electrical data such as voltage, current, state of charge, and time to depletion

• Simple plug-and-play installation with self-powering from the NMEA 2000 bus

• Generates NMEA 2000 alerts from battery or SmartShunt alarms

• Supports multiple SmartShunt units for comprehensive multi-battery systems

• Automatically detects connected Victron devices and adjusts data output accordingly