Instant readout
The Blue Smart IP65 Charger range features instant readout functionality (requires firmware v3.61 or above), which enables the essential data and notifications from multiple compatible devices to be monitored directly in the VictronConnect device list, without the need to establish a full Bluetooth connection with the device.
The key benefits of instant readout over a traditional full Bluetooth connection are:
All essential data is displayed within the instant readout, making it unnecessary to establish a full Bluetooth connection for most monitoring requirements
Faster and easier means to monitor essential data, as there is no need to establish a full Bluetooth connection and navigate between screens
Data from multiple compatible devices can be simultaneously monitored in real-time and compared on a single screen, eliminating the need to connect to multiple devices in succession and try to remember data
Instant readout transmission range is longer than a full Bluetooth connection, since there is only one way encrypted data transmission, as opposed to two way communication
The Blue Smart IP65 Charger will display the following data directly in the VictronConnect device list via instant readout:
Output voltage
Output current
Charge stage
Warning and alarm notifications
Error notifications
Instant readout transmission is disabled by default, and can be enable using a Bluetooth enabled device (mobile phone or tablet) with the VictronConnect app.
To enable instant readout:
Connect the Blue Smart IP65 Charger AC power cable to a mains power outlet; after a short delay the TEST LED will begin to blink, until the charger determines if the battery will successfully accept charge (for up to 2 minutes).
Using a Bluetooth enabled device (mobile phone or tablet), open the VictronConnect app and locate the Blue Smart IP65 Charger in the Device list Local page, then connect to the device (the default PIN code is stated on a label located on the back of the charger, or try 000000 if there is no label).
After a short delay the Instant readout pop-up dialog box will appear:
When the Instant readout pop-up dialog box appears, select Enable now to enable instant readout functionality; skip to step 9.
If the Instant readout pop-up dialog box does not appear, the automated prompt may have been disabled or the charger firmware does not support instant readout and needs to be updated (instant readout requires firmware v3.61 or above); continue to step 4.
Select the Settings icon (gear in the top right corner) to access the Settings page.
Select the Device options icon (three vertical dots in the top right corner) to access the Device options dropdown menu.
Select Product info from the dropdown menu to access the Product info page.
Confirm that the charger firmware version supports instant readout functionality:
If the current firmware version is v3.61 or above continue to step 8.
If the current firmware version is below v3.61, update to the latest firmware version and then repeat the entire process; refer to the 'Setup > Updating firmware' section for more information.
Toggle the Instant readout via Bluetooth switch on to enable instant readout functionality.
When instant readout is enabled, the Instant readout details field is displayed beneath the Instant readout via Bluetooth field.
If the instant readout encryption data (MAC address and encryption key) is required, select SHOW from the Instant readout details field to open the Instant readout encryption data pop-up dialog; this data is not required for normal instant readout functionality via the VictronConnect app, it is only relevant for advanced integration of the instant readout data with third party Bluetooth devices and software.
End the current Bluetooth session by exiting into the VictronConnect Device list Local page.
Instant readout has now been enabled; data descriptions and additional data (if available) can be displayed or hidden by toggling the opposing arrows icon (right of the instant data).
