{"product_id":"victron-ve-direct-cable","title":"Victron VE.Direct Cable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-product-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eConnect Your Victron VE.Direct Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVictron VE.Direct Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a direct data connection between compatible Victron products. Use it to connect a SmartSolar charge controller, SmartShunt, BMV battery monitor, Phoenix VE.Direct inverter or other VE.Direct device to a Cerbo GX monitoring system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eChoose from six cable lengths ranging from 0.3 metres for closely mounted equipment to 10 metres for larger RV, marine and off-grid installations. Both ends use standard straight VE.Direct connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"sapphire-checklist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Victron Energy communication cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects compatible VE.Direct devices directly together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Cerbo GX system monitoring and VRM integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with VE.Direct-equipped SmartSolar controllers and Phoenix inverters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in six practical lengths from 0.3m to 10m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-assembled and ready to connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eNeed a Length That Is Out of Stock?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eWe can special order any of the listed VE.Direct cable lengths. Contact us for current availability, estimated delivery time or help choosing the correct communication cable for your Victron system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sapphire-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVictron Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASS030530203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASS030530209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASS030530218\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASS030530230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASS030530250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASS030530310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"sapphire-checklist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartSolar MPPT to Cerbo GX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoenix VE.Direct inverter to Cerbo GX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartShunt to Cerbo GX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMV battery monitor to Cerbo GX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible BlueSolar MPPT to Cerbo GX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect communication between supported VE.Direct equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-yellow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eCheck the Port Before Ordering\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eThis cable is only for equipment equipped with a VE.Direct port. It is not an Ethernet cable and cannot be used with VE.Bus, VE.Can, USB or standard RJ45 connections. Check the labels on both devices or contact us if you are unsure which cable you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCheck Compatibility\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sapphire-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVE.Direct to VE.Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight connector at both ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3m, 0.9m, 1.8m, 3m, 5m and 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData communication between compatible Victron VE.Direct equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-assembled; no configuration required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-Year Victron Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"foot-note\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications are based on the manufacturer's published data and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Product specifications and compatibility may change without notice. Always verify that both devices have compatible VE.Direct ports before ordering. If you have any questions, \u003ca class=\"sapphire-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll be happy to help.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does this cable do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eIt carries communication data between compatible Victron products equipped with VE.Direct ports. A common application is connecting a SmartSolar controller, SmartShunt or Phoenix VE.Direct inverter to a Cerbo GX for centralized monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill it connect a SmartSolar controller to a Cerbo GX?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eYes, provided the SmartSolar controller has a VE.Direct port. Connect one end to the controller and the other to an available VE.Direct port on the Cerbo GX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eSome larger SmartSolar models may also have VE.Can connectivity, so check the controller's available ports when planning a larger system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill it work with a Phoenix inverter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eYes, it works with Phoenix inverters equipped with a VE.Direct port, including compatible Phoenix VE.Direct models. It does not work with Phoenix products that use a different communication interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need one cable for each device?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eYes. Each SmartSolar controller, SmartShunt, Phoenix inverter or other VE.Direct device requires its own communication connection to the Cerbo GX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eFor example, a system with two SmartSolar controllers and one SmartShunt would normally require three VE.Direct cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes Bluetooth replace the VE.Direct cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eNo. Bluetooth provides nearby access through the VictronConnect app, while a wired VE.Direct connection allows compatible equipment to communicate continuously with a Cerbo GX and appear within the GX and VRM monitoring system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill it work with VE.Bus or VE.Can equipment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eNo. VE.Direct, VE.Bus and VE.Can are different communication interfaces. MultiPlus and Quattro inverter\/chargers normally use VE.Bus, while VE.Can equipment uses an RJ45-based CAN connection with the appropriate network termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eCheck the port labels on your equipment before ordering. If you are unsure, contact us with the Victron model numbers and we can help identify the required cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich cable length should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eChoose the shortest length that allows a clean route without pulling tightly on the connectors. The 0.3m and 0.9m versions are useful for equipment mounted together on one panel, while the longer options suit larger RV, marine and off-grid installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eAllow enough extra length for routing, bends and future equipment servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use a standard network or telephone cable instead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eNo. VE.Direct uses its own connector and cable configuration. Standard Ethernet, telephone and USB cables are not direct substitutes for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan you special order an out-of-stock length?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eYes. If your preferred length is unavailable, contact us and we can confirm pricing and estimated delivery time for a special order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRequest a Cable\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat warranty does this product include?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eVictron VE.Direct cables are covered by Victron Energy's 5-year limited warranty. Contact Sapphire Energy if you require troubleshooting or warranty assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003ePlanning a Complete Victron System?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eSend us the model numbers for your Cerbo GX, solar controllers, inverter, battery monitor and other equipment. We'll help identify the cables and accessories required to connect everything correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"0.3M","offer_id":54848756220223,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.9M","offer_id":54848756252991,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.8M","offer_id":54848756285759,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3M","offer_id":54848756318527,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5M","offer_id":54848756351295,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10M","offer_id":54848756384063,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/6803\/8463\/files\/VE.Directcable_1600px.webp?v=1785555403","url":"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/products\/victron-ve-direct-cable","provider":"Sapphire Energy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}