Description
xVE.Can to CAN-bus BMS Type B Cable 5 m
The VE.Can to CAN-bus BMS Type B Cable connects Victron devices with a VE.Can port to compatible CAN-bus BMS battery management systems using the Type B protocol. At 5 metres in length, it gives installers practical routing flexibility in battery cabinets, van conversions, marine installations and off-grid enclosures.
Key Features
- Connects VE.Can-equipped Victron devices to CAN-bus BMS batteries using the Type B communication protocol.
- 5 metre cable length provides flexibility for installations where the BMS and inverter or MPPT are not in close proximity.
- Pre-terminated with the correct connectors at each end, requiring no additional crimping or wiring.
- Victron SKU ASS030720150, compatible with the VE.Can interface found on Victron MultiPlus-II GX, Quattro, Cerbo GX and other GX-series devices.
- Lightweight at 0.22 kg, suitable for weight-sensitive installations such as marine and vehicle builds.
Product Overview
CAN-bus communication between a battery BMS and an inverter/charger or GX device allows the BMS to pass real-time data including state of charge, cell voltages, charge and discharge limits, and alarm states. This enables the Victron system to respond dynamically to battery conditions rather than relying on fixed charge parameters. The Type B cable variant is required for BMS units that use the CAN-bus Type B pinout, which differs from Type A in connector wiring. Using the wrong cable type will result in no communication, so confirming the BMS manufacturer's CAN-bus type before ordering is essential.
The 5 m length is the longer of the standard options Victron offers for this cable, making it the appropriate choice where the battery bank and the GX device or inverter are mounted in separate locations. CAN-bus is a differential signalling protocol and is generally tolerant of cable runs at this length, provided the bus is correctly terminated at both ends as required by the system design.
Specifications
- SKU: ASS030720150
- Cable length: 5 m
- Protocol: CAN-bus BMS Type B
- Interface: VE.Can (RJ45) to CAN-bus BMS Type B connector
- Weight: 0.22 kg
- GTIN: 8719076071631
Applications
- Connecting a Victron Cerbo GX or GX-series device to a CAN-bus Type B BMS battery system.
- Linking a Victron MultiPlus-II GX or Quattro GX to a compatible third-party lithium battery with CAN-bus Type B communication.
- Off-grid and hybrid solar installations where the battery BMS and inverter/charger are mounted at a distance from one another.
- Marine and vehicle installations requiring a longer cable run between the battery management system and the Victron control device.
- Battery cabinet builds where cable routing adds to the required run length.
What Is Included
- 1 x VE.Can to CAN-bus BMS Type B Cable, 5 m
Installation Notes
Before installation, confirm that your BMS uses the CAN-bus Type B pinout. Connecting a Type B cable to a Type A BMS port will not establish communication and may cause issues depending on the hardware involved. CAN-bus networks require correct termination at both ends of the bus; refer to your BMS and Victron device documentation to confirm termination requirements for your specific system topology. Installation within a solar PV or battery storage system should be carried out by a qualified electrician or accredited installer familiar with Victron equipment.
Return Policy
xWe offer a 14-day, no-quibble returns or replacement policy because we want you to be totally satisfied with your purchase.
If you are unhappy in any way with your purchase, you can return it for a refund or a replacement, as long as you return it in the same condition as it arrived (original/undamaged packaging and product) and within 30 days of receiving it. We will pay for your return postage on a faulty item as long as you send it using Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery (for EU or International Shipments, you have to use our UPS account, we will provide you with a return label)
Please keep in mind the following:
- Items returned within 14 days but not in their original and undamaged packaging will also incur a -15% charge per package.
- If you return an item that doesn't adhere to our returns procedure or doesn't include a returns form, you may be liable for a £10 administration fee
- Individual items from a bundle can't be returned, refunded or exchanged. If you want a refund/credit/exchange for a bundle, all items must be returned to us.
Before you return your item, please make sure that:
- You follow our returns process (outlined below)
- The goods and packaging are undamaged
IMPORTANT: We need to be able to identify an item with your order. We can only do this if you follow our returns process. Please do not send us items back that do not follow this process as they cannot be identified properly and will not be replaced or refunded.
What delivery method do I need to use when returning an item?
You must send the goods back to us via Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery. Refunds on faulty items returned are reimbursed within 5 working days.
Can I return just one item from multiple purchases?
Yes. Once you start the returns process you will go to a page that will allow you to choose which items you want to be replaced or refunded.
Returning faulty goods
If your item is faulty, you need to follow the returns policy, where you will be able to state that it’s faulty. The product will then arrive at our warehouse for testing.
If your purchase is not within 14 days
You can still exchange your item for a different product or for credit to use on the Voltacon Solar or Ledison-led-lights.co.uk websites (-15% from the credit amount).
Returns outside of the 14-day period do not qualify for the free returns policy.
Returning an item within the warranty
If you have a warranty and want to return a faulty item, you just need to follow our standard returns process. When we receive your item, we will then check that it’s within warranty and for any faults before arranging a replacement.