{"product_id":"victron-ve-direct-cable-0-9m-ass030530209","title":"Victron VE.Direct Cable 0.9m - ASS030530209","description":"\u003c!--\nSuggested SEO title:\nVictron VE.Direct Cable 0.9m | ASS030530209 3ft Data Cable\n\nSuggested meta description:\nGenuine Victron VE.Direct Cable 0.9m, part ASS030530209. A short 3ft four-core cable for supported SmartShunt, BMV, MPPT and GX connections.\n--\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#2D3748; text-transform:none; max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Hero --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#031725 0%,#06253D 62%,#02111F 100%); color:#FFFFFF; padding:34px 26px; border-radius:14px; margin-bottom:24px; border:1px solid rgba(46,145,229,0.35); box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(6,37,61,0.16);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr)); gap:24px; align-items:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; color:#7DC8FF; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003e\n          Genuine Victron VE.Direct accessory\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch1 style=\"margin:0; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:34px; line-height:1.14; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          Victron VE.Direct Cable 0.9m (3ft) | Part # ASS030530209\n        \u003c\/h1\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0; color:#D9ECFF; font-size:16px; line-height:1.55; max-width:760px;\"\u003e\n          A genuine four-core Victron data cable for short, clean connections between compatible VE.Direct products and GX monitoring equipment.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:18px 0 0 0; color:#FFFFFF; max-width:880px;\"\u003e\n          The Victron VE.Direct Cable 0.9m, part ASS030530209, is the short-run communication cable used to link supported SmartShunts, BMV battery monitors, MPPT solar chargers, chargers, and VE.Direct inverters to compatible GX devices. At approximately 3 feet long, it keeps RV, marine, solar, and off-grid electrical boards organized without unnecessary coils of excess cable.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003caside style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border:1px solid rgba(46,145,229,0.45); border-radius:12px; padding:22px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:20px; line-height:1.35; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n          Exact part. Clean routing. Reliable data.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"height:1px; background:rgba(125,200,255,0.45); margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#D9ECFF; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003e\n          Victron VE.Direct communication\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/aside\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Quick specs --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(145px,1fr)); gap:12px; margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:12px; padding:18px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(6,37,61,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#1A202C; font-size:26px; line-height:1; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em;\"\u003e0.9 m\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#2E91E5; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px;\"\u003eCable length\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:12px; padding:18px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(6,37,61,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#1A202C; font-size:26px; line-height:1; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em;\"\u003e2.95 ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#2E91E5; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px;\"\u003eApprox. length\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:12px; padding:18px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(6,37,61,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#1A202C; font-size:26px; line-height:1; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em;\"\u003e4-core\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#2E91E5; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px;\"\u003eData cable\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:12px; padding:18px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(6,37,61,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#1A202C; font-size:26px; line-height:1; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em;\"\u003eVE.Direct\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#2E91E5; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px;\"\u003eConnector family\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:12px; padding:18px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(6,37,61,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#1A202C; font-size:26px; line-height:1; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em;\"\u003eStraight\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#2E91E5; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px;\"\u003eConnector style\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:12px; padding:18px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(6,37,61,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#1A202C; font-size:26px; line-height:1; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.02em;\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#2E91E5; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px;\"\u003eVictron warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Trust band --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background:#F7FAFC; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:14px; padding:22px; margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 12px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n      Built for dependable system communication\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(145px,1fr)); gap:10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:14px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:600;\"\u003eGenuine Victron\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eOfficial system accessory\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:14px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:600;\"\u003eExact part number\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eASS030530209\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:14px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:600;\"\u003eShort-run routing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eClean 3-foot installations\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:14px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:600;\"\u003eMatching connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eStraight VE.Direct ends\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:14px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:600;\"\u003eFactory assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eNo field crimping required\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:14px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:600;\"\u003eGX-ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eFor compatible VE.Direct devices\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Backbone section --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em; text-transform:none; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 12px 0; line-height:1.25;\"\u003e\n      The Backbone of Victron Solar \u0026amp; Battery Monitoring\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Carry battery, solar, charger, and inverter data to your GX system through the correct VE.Direct connection.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n      A connected Victron system depends on clean communication between each VE.Direct product and the central GX device. This genuine cable provides the exact factory-made link for supported devices, helping your Cerbo GX, Ekrano GX, or other compatible GX equipment receive the information used for monitoring, logging, and VRM visibility.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      VE.Direct is its own four-pin communication standard. It is different from VE.Bus and VE.Can, which normally use RJ45 connectors, and it is not the direct CAN-BMS cable used by managed lithium batteries.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- H3 sections --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:18px; margin:30px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:12px; padding:22px; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(6,37,61,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 10px 0; line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n        Seamless Component Networking\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n        Connect compatible BMV battery monitors, SmartShunts, MPPT solar chargers, Orion XS units, Smart IP43 chargers, and supported VE.Direct inverters directly to an available VE.Direct port on a GX device. Always verify that both products have a VE.Direct port before ordering.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:12px; padding:22px; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(6,37,61,0.05);\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 10px 0; line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n        0.9m (3ft) Length for Clean Electrical Boards\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n        The 0.9-meter length is designed for components mounted on the same electrical backboard or inside one compact battery bay. It provides enough reach for neat routing without leaving large loops of unused data cable behind the equipment.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Genuine reliability --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:24px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em; text-transform:none; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 12px 0; line-height:1.25;\"\u003e\n      Genuine Victron Reliability\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Factory-made four-core data cable with exact part-number verification.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap:12px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eSecure Four-Pin VE.Direct Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eMatching straight connectors provide the dedicated connection used by supported VE.Direct products. This is not an RJ45 Ethernet-style cable and cannot be substituted with a telephone or network cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eFactory-Assembled Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eUsing the genuine ASS030530209 avoids unknown conductor arrangements, questionable field crimps, and spliced extensions that can complicate troubleshooting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eShort-Run Cable Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eThe 3-foot length keeps compact RV, marine, and solar electrical boards easier to document, inspect, and service.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Protocol comparison --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background:#F7FAFC; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:14px; padding:22px; margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 12px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n      Choose the correct Victron communication cable\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Similar-looking system connections can use completely different protocols.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:10px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eSmall four-pin connector for supported SmartShunts, BMV monitors, MPPTs, chargers, and VE.Direct inverters. This product is a VE.Direct cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eRJ45 communication used by products such as MultiPlus and Quattro inverter\/chargers. Requires a straight-through RJ45 UTP cable—not this cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Can \/ BMS-Can\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eRJ45 CAN-network communication used by compatible CAN devices and managed batteries. Battery connections may require a special Type A, Type B, or manufacturer-specific BMS cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Direct to USB\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eA separate interface used when a VE.Direct product must connect through USB to a computer or USB host. This standard cable does not convert VE.Direct to USB.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Applications --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:22px; margin:30px 0; align-items:start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 12px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n        Compatible applications\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n        Short VE.Direct links for RV, marine, solar, backup, and off-grid monitoring systems.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:grid; gap:8px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eConnecting a compatible SmartShunt to a Cerbo GX, Ekrano GX, or other GX device with an available VE.Direct port.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eConnecting compatible BMV battery-monitor head units to a GX device for system monitoring and VRM data.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eConnecting supported BlueSolar or SmartSolar MPPT solar chargers with VE.Direct ports to a nearby GX device.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eConnecting compatible Orion XS and Smart IP43 chargers to a GX device through their VE.Direct ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eConnecting supported Phoenix or Smart inverters with VE.Direct to nearby GX monitoring equipment where the product manual allows it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eShort wiring runs on RV, marine, solar, backup-power, and off-grid electrical backboards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eReplacing a lost or damaged 0.9-meter Victron VE.Direct cable with the exact ASS030530209 part number.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003caside style=\"background:#FFF5F5; border:1px solid #FED7D7; border-left:5px solid #ED1B4A; border-radius:12px; padding:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; color:#1A202C; font-size:17px; line-height:1.4; font-weight:700; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n        Not a direct battery-CAN cable\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n        Do not use this VE.Direct cable as the battery-to-Cerbo communication lead for an Epoch Elite, V2, V2-T, or other CAN-enabled battery. Managed batteries use CAN-bus communication and may require a dedicated Epoch harness or Victron CAN-bus BMS cable with the correct pinout.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/aside\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Features --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#1A202C; margin:24px 0 12px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n      Cable features\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Exact-match Victron communication hardware for clean short-run installations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eExact 0.9-meter length\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eApproximately 2.95 feet \/ 35.4 inches for short device-to-device links without large coils of unused cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eGenuine Victron Energy accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eExact part-number matching simplifies procurement, replacement, system documentation, and technical support.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eFour-core data cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eVictron documents VE.Direct as a special four-core cable for monitoring and control of supported products.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eStraight VE.Direct connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eMatching straight connectors on both ends fit supported VE.Direct ports without the added depth of a right-angle version.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eClean electrical-board routing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eIdeal when the MPPT, SmartShunt, BMV, charger, inverter, and GX device are mounted close together.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eDirect GX connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eCompatible VE.Direct products can connect directly to available VE.Direct ports on supported GX devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eNo network termination required\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eVE.Direct is a point-to-point connection and does not use the RJ45 terminators required by VE.Can networks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eData cable—not a power lead\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eDesigned for low-voltage communications rather than battery current, inverter power, or charging current.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Technical specifications --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#1A202C; margin:24px 0 12px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n      Technical specifications\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Exact part number, cable length, connector type, supported uses, and compatibility limits.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1A202C; color:#FFFFFF; padding:11px 14px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eVictron Energy\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eProduct name\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eVE.Direct Cable 0.9m\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eASS030530209\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eEpoch listing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eVictron VE.Direct Cable 0.9m - ASS030530209\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eStraight VE.Direct communication cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1A202C; color:#FFFFFF; padding:11px 14px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003ePhysical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eMetric length\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e0.9 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eApproximate imperial length\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e2.95 feet \/ 35.4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eCable construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eFour-core VE.Direct data cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eConnector type\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eMatching straight four-pin VE.Direct connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eConnector orientation\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eStraight on both ends; right-angle versions use separate ASS030531xxx part numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eBlack, as shown in the current product image\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1A202C; color:#FFFFFF; padding:11px 14px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSupported communication uses\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003ePrimary protocol\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eVE.Direct\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eGX device connection\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eDirect connection to an available VE.Direct port on compatible GX equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eSupported examples\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eCompatible BMV monitors, SmartShunt, MPPT solar chargers, Orion XS, Smart IP43 chargers, and supported VE.Direct inverters\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eMonitoring use\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eCarries supported battery, solar, charger, or inverter data to a GX device\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eDirectionality\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eMatching straight connectors; no dedicated source or destination end\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1A202C; color:#FFFFFF; padding:11px 14px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eImportant compatibility limits\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eNot VE.Bus\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eDoes not replace an RJ45 VE.Bus cable used by MultiPlus or Quattro systems\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eNot VE.Can \/ BMS-Can\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eDoes not replace an RJ45 VE.Can or managed-battery CAN-BMS communication cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eNot VE.Direct to USB\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eA separate VE.Direct-to-USB interface is required for direct computer or USB-host connection\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eNot a battery power cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eDo not use for DC battery current, charging current, or inverter power\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eExtension guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eUse the correct factory cable length rather than cutting, splicing, or field-extending the cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1A202C; color:#FFFFFF; padding:11px 14px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eWarranty and support\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eStandard warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eVictron standard five-year warranty program\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px 20px; padding:10px 14px; border-bottom:1px solid #E2E8F0; background:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eSupport path\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eWarranty and technical support are handled through the original Victron dealer or authorized support channel\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Installation guidance --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background:#F7FAFC; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:14px; padding:22px; margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 12px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n      Installation and routing guidance\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Protect the connectors and select the correct factory cable length.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:grid; gap:8px;\"\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eConfirm both devices have compatible VE.Direct ports before installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eRoute the cable away from sharp edges, moving parts, and avoidable heat sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eDo not pull the cable by the connector body or force a keyed plug into a misaligned port.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eProvide strain relief and leave enough service slack to unplug the device without stressing the cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n              \u003cli style=\"display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"color:#5EBB46; font-weight:800; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003eUse a longer factory-made VE.Direct cable instead of splicing or daisy-chaining extensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Related accessories --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background:#F7FAFC; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:14px; padding:22px; margin:0 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 12px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n      Complete your Victron communication setup\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Select the connection type and cable length required by the actual ports in your system.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:10px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eLonger VE.Direct cables\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eChoose 1.8 m, 3 m, 5 m, or 10 m factory-made lengths when the device and GX unit are mounted farther apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eRight-angle VE.Direct cables\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eASS030531xxx versions reduce the depth required behind panels and closely mounted equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Direct to USB interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eUse the correct USB interface when a product must connect to a computer or when a GX installation requires an additional USB-host connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px; box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(6,37,61,0.04);\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eRJ45 Victron cables\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eUse straight-through RJ45 UTP cables for supported VE.Bus and standard VE.Can links—not for VE.Direct ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-top:40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block; width:70px; height:2px; background:#2E91E5; vertical-align:middle; margin-right:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#2E91E5; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.14em; font-size:12px; font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n        Frequently asked questions\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block; width:70px; height:2px; background:#2E91E5; vertical-align:middle; margin-left:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color:#1A202C; font-size:26px; line-height:1.18; margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:700; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      Victron VE.Direct Cable 0.9m FAQs\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 26px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      Common questions about VE.Direct compatibility, cable length, GX connections, battery communication, and installation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #2E91E5; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          What is the difference between VE.Direct and VE.Bus or VE.Can?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          VE.Direct uses a small four-pin connector for compatible battery monitors, SmartShunts, MPPT solar chargers, chargers, and supported inverters. VE.Bus and VE.Can normally use wider RJ45 connectors. MultiPlus and Quattro inverter\/chargers use VE.Bus, while managed batteries and CAN-network equipment use VE.Can or BMS-Can. The cable types are not interchangeable.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #5EBB46; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          Can I use this VE.Direct cable to connect an Epoch battery to a Cerbo GX?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          No. Epoch batteries with native Victron communication use CAN-bus communication, not VE.Direct. The final battery-to-GX connection may require an Epoch-specific harness or a Victron Type A or Type B CAN-bus BMS cable, depending on the battery model and pinout. Follow the battery manual.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #ED1B4A; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          Is 0.9 meters long enough for my setup?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          0.9 meters is approximately 2.95 feet. It is intended for short runs where the VE.Direct product and GX device are mounted on the same electrical backboard or inside the same compact battery compartment. Longer factory-made VE.Direct cables are available for devices mounted farther apart.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #2E91E5; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          Does it matter which end of the cable goes into each device?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          The standard straight cable has matching VE.Direct connectors on both ends and is not sold with a designated source or destination end. Align each keyed connector with the compatible VE.Direct port and insert it without forcing the plug.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #5EBB46; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          Can I splice this cable to make it longer?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          Splicing or extending VE.Direct cables is not recommended. Use the correct factory-made length instead. Victron offers straight VE.Direct cables in several lengths up to 10 meters, and a VE.Direct-to-USB interface can be used where the GX installation requires additional USB-based routing.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #ED1B4A; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          Can I connect a SmartShunt to a Cerbo GX with this cable?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          Yes, provided the SmartShunt and Cerbo GX are within the 0.9-meter cable reach and an available VE.Direct port is present. Once connected, the GX device can display the battery parameters measured by the SmartShunt.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #2E91E5; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          Can I connect an MPPT solar charge controller to a GX device?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          Yes, when the specific MPPT has a compatible VE.Direct port and the GX device has an available VE.Direct connection. Check the MPPT manual because some Victron products use VE.Can, and certain RS models have special connection requirements.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #5EBB46; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          Can I use this cable for a MultiPlus or Quattro?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          No. MultiPlus and Quattro inverter\/chargers communicate through VE.Bus and normally require a straight-through RJ45 UTP cable for their VE.Bus connection. This four-pin VE.Direct cable will not fit the VE.Bus RJ45 ports.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #ED1B4A; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          Is this a charging or battery-power cable?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          No. This is a low-voltage data and communication cable. It is not designed to carry battery current, inverter output, solar-array current, or charger current.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e      \u003cdetails style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-left:5px solid #2E91E5; border-radius:10px; padding:18px;\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; font-size:16px; line-height:1.4; text-transform:none;\"\u003e\n          What warranty applies to this cable?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          Victron currently provides a standard five-year warranty program for its power-product range and accessories. Warranty handling normally goes through the original dealer, so retain the purchase record and exact part number.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ schema --\u003e\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 is the difference between VE.Direct and VE.Bus or VE.Can?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"VE.Direct uses a small four-pin connector for compatible battery monitors, SmartShunts, MPPT solar chargers, chargers, and supported inverters. VE.Bus and VE.Can normally use wider RJ45 connectors. MultiPlus and Quattro inverter\/chargers use VE.Bus, while managed batteries and CAN-network equipment use VE.Can or BMS-Can. 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