The Victron VE.Direct cable is a 10 metre data cable for connecting Victron Energy devices fitted with a VE.Direct communication port. One end has a right angle connector, the other a straight connector, which suits installations where cable routing or enclosure space rules out a straight plug on both ends.

Key features

• Length, 10 metres
• Connector (end 1), VE.Direct right angle
• Connector (end 2), VE.Direct straight
• Weight, 0.355 kg
• Compatibility, any Victron device with a VE.Direct port, including BMV battery monitors, SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers and Phoenix inverters
• SKU, ASS030531320, GTIN 8719076019701

Product overview

VE.Direct is Victron's point-to-point serial protocol used across much of its product range. This cable carries data only, not charging power, between a VE.Direct device and an interface such as a VE.Direct to USB adapter, a Color Control GX, or a Raspberry Pi running Venus OS.

The right angle end is useful where a device sits flush against a panel or inside a cabinet, and a straight plug would force a sharp bend or stop the enclosure closing. At 10 metres it suits larger layouts such as off-grid cabins, marine vessels or commercial battery rooms where equipment is spread out.

Applications

• Linking a SmartSolar MPPT controller to a Color Control GX or Cerbo GX across a distributed panel layout
• Connecting a BMV battery monitor to a VE.Direct to USB interface for PC monitoring
• Routing data cable neatly inside battery enclosures or switchboards where a straight plug would obstruct closure
• Marine and motorhome fit-outs where devices sit in confined spaces with a restricted exit angle
• Off-grid cabin or commercial installs needing a longer run between monitoring and control gear

What's in the box

• 1 x VE.Direct cable, 10m, one right angle connector and one straight connector

Installation notes

This is a data cable and carries no mains or battery voltage, so no specialist electrical qualification is needed to fit it. Route it away from high-current DC cabling where possible to avoid interference, and make sure both connected VE.Direct ports are unpowered before plugging or unplugging. Involve a qualified installer for the wider system where inverters, battery banks or grid-connected equipment are involved.