{"product_id":"digital-yacht-velink-victron-to-nmea-2000-interface","title":"Digital Yacht veLink Victron BLE to NMEA 2000 Interface","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Digital Yacht veLink is the wireless bridge between your Victron power gear and your NMEA 2000 network. It pulls battery voltage, current, state of charge, solar input, and charger data off up to eight Victron Bluetooth devices and puts it right on your chartplotter. No phone, no app, no fussing with Bluetooth range at the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've got Victron gear on your boat, you already know the small frustration. All that great battery data, current draw, state of charge, solar input, and it's locked inside the VictronConnect app on your phone. The Digital Yacht veLink fixes that. It's a compact Bluetooth-to-NMEA 2000 bridge that reads the numbers off your Victron devices and puts them right on the chartplotter at your helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe veLink talks to your Victron equipment over Bluetooth Low Energy and converts that data straight onto the NMEA 2000 backbone. One unit handles up to eight Victron devices at once, which covers the vast majority of installations. There's no extra wiring on the Victron side and nothing to add to each device. The veLink itself is powered right off the NMEA 2000 network, so a single drop cable to your backbone is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it's on the network you can see battery voltage, current, state of charge, temperature, and remaining capacity for every connected bank. Running a SmartShunt or a BMV-712 Smart on your house batteries? Those numbers show up at the helm. You can keep an eye on the service bank while the engine's off and the boat's sitting on the hook. Got SmartSolar or BlueSolar MPPT controllers? You'll watch real solar input come in as the panels catch sun. It reads Blue Smart shore chargers too, which is genuinely handy because those often get mounted somewhere you can't easily reach. And if you run an Orion-TR Smart DC-DC converter off the alternator, the veLink shows you the actual power feeding your service battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the part that matters day to day. You don't need your phone. No app, no pairing dance every time you step aboard, no wondering whether Bluetooth range is going to hold while you're trying to read the batteries. The data lives on the network and shows on any NMEA 2000 display. The veLink also centralizes the alarms from all your Victron gear, so a low-voltage warning or a charger fault pops up right at the helm, even with no smartphone anywhere near. It'll even flag you if one of the monitored devices drops off the Bluetooth link for more than 30 seconds, so you know the moment something goes quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup runs through a built-in web interface. You scan for your Victron devices, connect them with the key from the VictronConnect app, and give each one a name that actually makes sense on the network, engine battery, service battery, windlass battery, starboard solar. You can assign instances so two batteries of the same type don't get confused, and pick exactly which data each device pushes out, whether that's basic battery status, full DC detail, or charger status. Once the devices are paired, it's genuinely plug and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo who's this for? Anyone with a Victron-based DC system who's tired of pulling out a phone to check the batteries. It's especially nice on cruising sailboats and trawlers in the 30 to 45 foot range, where the battery monitor, the solar controllers, and the shore charger all live in different lockers and you'd rather see them in one place. One thing worth saying up front. The veLink joins your NMEA 2000 backbone like any other device through a tee, so you'll want a spare port and a network that's properly terminated at both ends. And Bluetooth is still Bluetooth, so if your Victron gear sits behind a metal bulkhead or several feet away, plan the mounting spot with a clear path to those devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the box you get the veLink module with its WiFi antenna built in and a 1 meter drop cable with a male M12 connector for the NMEA 2000 side. The housing is compact, just 105 by 72 by 32 mm, small enough to tuck behind an instrument panel or inside a console. It's designed for continuous onboard operation, so you can leave it powered and quietly doing its job around the clock. Do the install right, and you've got a clean, phone-free window into your whole Victron power system, right where you actually need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnects up to 8 Victron Bluetooth devices to one NMEA 2000 network, covering the vast majority of onboard installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplays battery voltage, current, state of charge, and temperature right on your chartplotter, no phone or app needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePowered directly by the NMEA 2000 backbone, with no extra wiring on the Victron side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with SmartShunt and BMV-712 Smart monitors, SmartSolar and BlueSolar MPPT controllers, Blue Smart chargers, and Orion-TR Smart DC-DC converters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentralizes alarms from every connected Victron device so a fault shows up at the helm instantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom device naming and instance assignment through a built-in web interface (engine battery, service battery, and so on)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisconnect alert fires if any monitored device drops off the Bluetooth link for more than 30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in WiFi antenna and a 1 meter M12 drop cable included for a clean plug-and-play install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 105 x 72 x 32 mm housing fits behind an instrument panel or inside a console\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for continuous onboard operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Digital Yacht reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Digital Yacht veLink actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a compact Bluetooth-to-NMEA 2000 bridge. It reads the data your Victron devices broadcast over Bluetooth and puts it onto your boat's NMEA 2000 network, so you can see battery and charging info on the displays you already have at the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many Victron devices can one veLink handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUp to eight at the same time. That covers the vast majority of installs: a service battery monitor, a couple of solar controllers, a shore charger, and a DC-DC converter all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I still need my phone or the VictronConnect app?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNot for day-to-day monitoring. Once the veLink is set up, the data lives on the NMEA 2000 network and shows on your chartplotter with no phone required. You only use VictronConnect during the initial setup to grab each device's connection key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich Victron products is it compatible with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAll the SmartShunt and BMV-712 Smart battery monitors, BlueSolar and SmartSolar MPPT solar chargers, Blue Smart shore chargers, and Orion-TR Smart DC-DC converters. If your Victron gear has Bluetooth, the veLink can read it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow is the veLink powered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRight off the NMEA 2000 network. There's no separate power supply and no extra wiring on the Victron side. One drop cable to your backbone powers it and carries the data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work with my chartplotter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf your display speaks NMEA 2000, yes. The veLink complies with the NMEA 2000 standard and works with any NMEA 2000 certified equipment, and it's compatible with the SeaTalkNG standard too. The data shows up as standard battery and DC readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat data can I actually see?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBattery voltage, current, state of charge, temperature, and remaining capacity for each connected bank, plus real solar input from your MPPT controllers and charge current from your shore charger. If you run an Orion-TR converter, you'll see the power it's feeding your service battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I tell my batteries apart on the display?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Through the built-in web interface you name each device however you like, engine battery, service battery, windlass battery, starboard solar, and assign instances so two of the same type don't get mixed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it pass along Victron alarms?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt does. The veLink centralizes the alarms from every connected Victron device, so a low-voltage warning or a charger fault shows up at the helm even without a smartphone nearby. It also flags you if a device drops off the Bluetooth link for more than 30 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow hard is the install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's plug and play once your Victron devices are paired. The veLink joins your NMEA 2000 backbone like any other device through a tee, so make sure your network is terminated at both ends. Mount it where it has a clear Bluetooth path to your Victron gear, since real-world Bluetooth doesn't love metal bulkheads, and you're set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe veLink module with a built-in WiFi antenna and a 1 meter drop cable with a male M12 connector for the NMEA 2000 side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Yacht VELINK Victron BLE to NMEA2000 Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Yacht\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZDIGVELINK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5065025638015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 x 72 x 32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVictron Bluetooth (BLE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Network\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMEA 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Connected Devices\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Victron devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered by the NMEA 2000 network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage, current, state of charge, temperature, alarms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Victron Devices\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmartShunt, BMV-712 Smart, BlueSolar \/ SmartSolar MPPT, Blue Smart Chargers, Orion-TR Smart converters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in web interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisconnect Alert\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotifies if a device drops for more than 30 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNetwork Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMEA 2000 certified, SeaTalkNG compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Cable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 meter drop cable with male M12 connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAntenna\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in WiFi antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug and play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does the Digital Yacht veLink actually do?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a compact Bluetooth-to-NMEA 2000 bridge. 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