{"product_id":"victron-ve-direct-to-usb-interface","title":"Victron VE.Direct to USB Interface","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-product-description\" role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"sapphire-title\"\u003eVictron VE.Direct to USB Interface – USB-A or USB-C\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eConnect compatible Victron VE.Direct equipment directly to a computer \u003cstrong\u003eor mobile device\u003c\/strong\u003e for monitoring, diagnostics, firmware updates and advanced configuration with the free VictronConnect software. Choose the USB-A or USB-C variant to match your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eUnlock Otherwise Inaccessible Settings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eThis interface is especially useful for installers working with Victron products that do not include built-in Bluetooth. It provides computer access to supported settings on \u003cstrong\u003eBlueSolar MPPT charge controllers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Inverter VE.Direct models\u003c\/strong\u003e and other compatible equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eUse VictronConnect to select custom charging parameters, adjust load-output behaviour, configure inverter shutdown and ECO settings, install firmware updates and review operating data. Available settings depend on the connected product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sapphire-checklist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects compatible VE.Direct products to a Windows or macOS computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Android devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides access to advanced product settings through VictronConnect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for configuring non-Bluetooth BlueSolar MPPT charge controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows adjustment of supported Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports monitoring, diagnostics and firmware updates\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-sand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eChoose USB-A or USB-C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eBoth variants perform the same basic function. Choose the connection that matches the USB port on your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-A:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASS030530010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASS030530030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eThe USB-C connector does not automatically make every phone or tablet compatible. Confirm operating-system and device support before ordering for mobile use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eA Useful Installer Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eMany Victron products are ready to operate using their factory settings, but some important adjustments cannot be made from the product itself. Connecting through this interface gives an installer access to the supported configuration options inside VictronConnect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eOn compatible BlueSolar MPPT controllers, VictronConnect can provide access to detailed charging parameters, load-output settings, firmware updates and operating information. This is particularly valuable when the controller does not have built-in Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eOn compatible Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct models, the interface can provide access to settings such as AC output parameters, low-battery behaviour, dynamic cut-off and ECO-mode operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-yellow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eFree VictronConnect Software\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eVictronConnect is Victron Energy’s free application for configuring, monitoring, updating and diagnosing supported equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/support-and-downloads\/software\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Download VictronConnect \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sapphire-checklist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlueSolar MPPT charge controllers equipped with VE.Direct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoenix Inverter models equipped with VE.Direct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMV-700 series battery monitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartShunt battery monitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther supported Victron products equipped with a VE.Direct port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding VE.Direct connections to compatible Victron GX devices through USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sapphire-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVE.Direct to USB interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASS030530010 – USB-A\u003cbr\u003eASS030530030 – USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVictron Connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVE.Direct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eComputer Connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-A or USB-C, depending on selected variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eComputer Software\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVictronConnect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupported Computer Platforms\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows and macOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInterface Isolation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanically isolated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrimary Functions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration, monitoring, diagnostics and firmware updates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"foot-note\"\u003eCompatibility and available settings depend on the connected Victron product and its firmware. Always consult the applicable Victron manual before changing configuration settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eNeed a Standard VE.Direct Cable Instead?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eThis USB interface connects VE.Direct equipment to a computer or compatible USB host. For a direct VE.Direct-to-VE.Direct connection—such as connecting a battery monitor or solar controller to a compatible GX device—use a standard VE.Direct cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"\/products\/victron-ve-direct-cable\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Shop Victron VE.Direct Cables \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the VE.Direct to USB interface used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eIt connects a compatible Victron product with a VE.Direct port to a computer. With VictronConnect installed, you can monitor the product, review diagnostic information, update firmware and adjust supported settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this interface with my phone or tablet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003e\n      Yes—with a compatible \u003cstrong\u003eAndroid phone or tablet that supports USB OTG\n      (USB host mode)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The USB-C version (ASS030530030) connects directly\n      to a compatible USB-C device. The USB-A version (ASS030530010) requires a\n      suitable USB OTG adapter.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003e\n      Using the free VictronConnect app, installers can monitor equipment, update\n      firmware and adjust supported settings without carrying a laptop. This is\n      especially useful for configuring \u003cstrong\u003eBlueSolar MPPT controllers without\n      built-in Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e or adjusting advanced settings on compatible\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Inverter VE.Direct models\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eiPhone and iPad do not support this wired VE.Direct connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      A USB-C port alone does not guarantee compatibility. Confirm that your Android\n      device supports USB OTG and the current VictronConnect app before ordering.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/support-and-downloads\/software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n        Download Free VictronConnect Software\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan it configure a BlueSolar MPPT charge controller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eYes. Compatible BlueSolar MPPT controllers can be connected to VictronConnect through the VE.Direct to USB interface. This provides access to supported settings that may not be available directly from the non-Bluetooth controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan it adjust Phoenix Inverter settings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eYes, when used with a compatible Phoenix Inverter equipped with VE.Direct. Depending on the inverter model, VictronConnect may provide access to output voltage and frequency, low-battery behaviour, ECO-mode parameters, dynamic cut-off and other settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the USB-A and USB-C versions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eThe computer-side connector is different. ASS030530010 uses USB-A, while ASS030530030 uses USB-C. Select the version that matches the available USB port on your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs VictronConnect free?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eYes. VictronConnect is available as a free download from Victron Energy for supported platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/support-and-downloads\/software\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Download VictronConnect \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this the same as a standard VE.Direct cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eNo. This product converts VE.Direct to USB for connection to a computer or compatible USB host. A standard VE.Direct cable connects two devices that already have VE.Direct ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"\/products\/victron-ve-direct-cable\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e View Standard VE.Direct Cables \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this to configure a MultiPlus or Quattro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eNo. MultiPlus and Quattro inverter\/chargers communicate through VE.Bus and require a compatible MK3-USB interface for direct computer configuration. The VE.Direct to USB interface on this page is not interchangeable with the MK3-USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"\/products\/victron-mk3-usb-interface-ve-bus-to-usb\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Shop the Victron MK3-USB Interface \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan Sapphire Energy special-order other Victron products?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-p\"\u003eYes. If the Victron product, cable or accessory you need is not listed, contact Sapphire Energy with the product name or Victron part number. We can confirm compatibility, availability and special-order options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"USB-A","offer_id":67811900555583,"sku":"ASS030530010","price":39.16,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"USB-C","offer_id":67811900588351,"sku":"ASS030530030","price":40.34,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/6803\/8463\/files\/ASS030530030_VE.DirecttoUSB-Cinterface_top__2000px.webp?v=1792466827","url":"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/products\/victron-ve-direct-to-usb-interface","provider":"Sapphire Energy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}