Victron VE.Direct to USB-C Interface Cable | ASS030530030

The Victron VE.Direct to USB-C interface connects any Victron device with a VE.Direct port to a computer or tablet fitted with USB-C. It is built for installers and technicians who need to configure, monitor or update firmware using VictronConnect on a USB-C equipped device.

Key features

• Converts VE.Direct serial output to USB-C for direct connection to modern laptops and tablets
• Works with VictronConnect software for configuration, monitoring and firmware updates
• Compatible with any Victron product carrying a VE.Direct port, including MPPT solar charge controllers, BMV battery monitors and Phoenix inverters
• Weighs 60 g, small enough for a tool bag
• Plug and play, no external power supply needed from the host device

Product overview

VE.Direct is Victron's own serial protocol, used across much of their range. This cable bridges that protocol to USB-C so a technician can connect straight from a modern laptop or tablet without a USB-A adapter in the middle.

It works alongside the free VictronConnect app on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Through the app you can read live data, change settings and push firmware to the connected device. That makes it useful during commissioning, routine maintenance and fault diagnosis on site.

This is the USB-C version of the interface, distinct from the USB-A variant. If your laptop or tablet only has USB-C ports, this is the correct cable. No drivers are normally required, though checking VictronConnect's compatibility list for your operating system before use is worthwhile.

Applications

Used for configuring MPPT solar charge controllers on site from a USB-C device, reading and logging BMV battery monitor data during commissioning or fault-finding, updating firmware on VE.Direct-equipped Victron devices, and checking Phoenix inverter status through VictronConnect. Its size suits off-grid and mobile installation work.

What's in the box

• 1 x VE.Direct to USB-C interface cable

Installation notes

This is a data cable only, it does not carry charge current or control power circuits. Connect the VE.Direct end to the target device and the USB-C end to your computer or tablet, then open VictronConnect. The Victron device must be powered on before communication will work. No specialist electrical installation is needed to use the cable itself, though work on the wider solar or battery system should be carried out by a qualified installer.