{"product_id":"victron-ve-direct-cable-1-8m-ass030530218","title":"Victron VE.Direct Cable 1.8m - ASS030530218","description":"\u003c!--\nSuggested SEO title:\nVictron VE.Direct Cable 1.8m | ASS030530218 | 6ft Data Cable\n\nSuggested meta description:\nGenuine Victron VE.Direct cable 1.8m (5.9ft), part ASS030530218, for compatible SmartShunt, BMV, MPPT, charger, inverter and GX connections.\n\nSuggested URL handle:\nvictron-ve-direct-cable-1-8m-ass030530218\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 data connection\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 1.8m (6ft) | Part # ASS030530218\n        \u003c\/h1\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0 0; color:#D9ECFF; font-size:16px; line-height:1.55; max-width:780px;\"\u003e\n          The standard mid-length Victron Energy data cable for clean connections between compatible battery monitors, MPPTs, chargers, inverters, and GX devices.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:18px 0 0 0; color:#FFFFFF; max-width:880px;\"\u003e\n          The Victron VE.Direct cable 1.8m, part ASS030530218, provides approximately 5.9 feet of factory-terminated reach for RV, marine, solar, and off-grid electrical systems. Use this genuine Victron Energy 1.8m VE.Direct cable to connect compatible four-pin VE.Direct devices across a standard electrical bay without cutting, splicing, or confusing it with an RJ45 VE.Bus or VE.Can 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          Six feet of clean, factory-made Victron connectivity.\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          ASS030530218 · 1.8m · straight VE.Direct\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\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;\"\u003e1.8m\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\n\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;\"\u003e5.9ft\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. reach\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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;\"\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;\"\u003eVE.Direct data\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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;\"\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\n\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;\"\u003e10m\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color:#2E91E5; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px;\"\u003eMaximum direct run\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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;\"\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      Exact Victron accessory matching\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(145px,1fr)); gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\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 accessory\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eExact part match\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eASS030530218\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eFactory terminated\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eNo field splicing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eGX compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eWhen ports match\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eRV and marine\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eStandard mid-length routing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eWorldwide support\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#4A5568;\"\u003eVictron dealer network\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Main network section --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em; text-transform:none; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 10px 0; line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n      The Standard Link for Victron Solar and Battery Monitoring\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Carry battery, charging, solar-yield, and device-status data between compatible VE.Direct components.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n      A connected Victron system depends on choosing the correct communication interface. This genuine 6ft VE.Direct cable provides a practical length for a SmartShunt, BMV battery monitor, MPPT charge controller, charger, or selected inverter installed near a Cerbo GX, Ekrano GX, or another supported monitoring device.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      VE.Direct is its own four-pin data interface. This cable is not an RJ45 Ethernet cable, VE.Bus cable, VE.Can cable, direct battery CAN-BMS harness, USB interface, or high-current power lead.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\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:14px; padding:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 9px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n        Seamless Component Networking\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n        Compatible VE.Direct products can include SmartShunts, BMV monitors, BlueSolar or SmartSolar MPPTs, Orion XS units, Smart IP43 chargers, selected VE.Direct inverters, and GX devices with an available VE.Direct port. Verify the exact product manual because not every Victron device uses this interface.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:14px; padding:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 9px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n        1.8 Meters (5.9 Feet) for Flexible Installs\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n        The standard mid-length reach works well for components mounted on adjacent panels, separate shelves, or opposite sides of the same electrical bay. It provides more flexibility than a short jumper without leaving the excess coil associated with a long cable.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Reliability section --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em; text-transform:none; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 10px 0; line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n      Genuine Victron Reliability and Clear Port Identification\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Factory-made connectors help avoid improvised splices and hard-to-diagnose intermittent communication problems.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:14px; padding:22px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 9px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n          Secure Victron Four-Pin Connection\n        \u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n          VE.Direct uses a special four-core data cable and keyed Victron connectors. Align each plug carefully, never force it into another port family, and support the cable near each product so vibration and cable weight do not stress the device port.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:14px; padding:22px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 9px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n          Cable Routing Still Matters\n        \u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n          Victron identifies VE.Direct as an unshielded and untwisted data cable. The 1.8m run is well below the supported 10m limit, but installers should still separate it from high-current DC cables, inverter AC wiring, motors, transformers, ignition wiring, and strong RF sources where practical.\n        \u003c\/p\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:32px 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 use cases\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n        Standard-range communication links for RV, marine, solar, and off-grid systems.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:grid; gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\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\u003eConnect a compatible SmartShunt or BMV battery monitor to a Cerbo GX, Ekrano GX, or another GX device with an available VE.Direct port.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eLink supported BlueSolar or SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers to a compatible GX monitoring system.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eConnect an Orion XS or Smart IP43 charger to a supported GX device through VE.Direct.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eConnect selected VE.Direct-equipped inverters to a compatible GX device where the product manual permits it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\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 data across an RV, van, or marine electrical compartment without excessive slack.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eReplace a damaged, improvised, or incorrectly sized VE.Direct cable with the exact Victron part.\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eConnect an MPPT Control display to a compatible solar charger when the display and charger both use VE.Direct.\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        Check the port labels before ordering\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n        A matching shape and brand name are not enough. MultiPlus and Quattro products normally use VE.Bus RJ45 cabling. Managed lithium batteries use CANbus and may require a dedicated CAN-BMS cable. Direct computer connections require a VE.Direct-to-USB interface.\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      Product features\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Exact part-number matching for clean professional electrical-board installations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:17px; 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 1.8-meter reach\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eApproximately 5.9 feet for standard same-bay and adjacent-panel installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:17px; 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;\"\u003eVictron four-core data cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003ePurpose-built for monitoring or control of compatible VE.Direct products.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:17px; 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 connector version\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003ePart ASS030530218 is the standard straight model, not the separate right-angle version.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:17px; 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-made connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eAvoids hand-crimped or spliced data connections that can create intermittent faults.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:17px; 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;\"\u003eBelow the 10-meter limit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eThe 1.8m run is well within Victron's documented maximum direct cable length.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:17px; 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;\"\u003eEnough reach for flexible placement without a large coil of unused data cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:17px; 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 replacement part\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eExact OEM part-number matching for professional documentation and service work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:17px; 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 charging-current path\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color:#2D3748;\"\u003eCarries low-voltage data only; it is not a battery, solar, or charger power cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom:34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em; text-transform:none; color:#1A202C; margin:0 0 10px 0; line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n      Technical Specifications\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Exact identification, physical details, interface compatibility, and installation guidance.\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;\"\u003eProduct Identification\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 1.8m\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;\"\u003eASS030530218\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 category\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eVictron communication and 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:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e5-year standard Victron warranty, subject to warranty terms\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1A202C; color:#FFFFFF; padding:11px 14px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003ePhysical Details\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;\"\u003e1.8 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;\"\u003e5.9 feet \/ approximately 6 feet\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;\"\u003eSpecial four-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;\"\u003eShielding \/ twist\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eUnshielded and untwisted\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 style\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eStandard straight 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:#F8FAFC;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:600; color:#1A202C;\"\u003eRight-angle connector\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eNo; use ASS030531218 for the one-side right-angle 1.8m version\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1A202C; color:#FFFFFF; padding:11px 14px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eCompatibility\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;\"\u003eInterface family\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;\"\u003eCompatible product requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eBoth connected products must provide compatible VE.Direct ports\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;\"\u003eCommon supported device families\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eBMV battery monitors, SmartShunts, MPPT solar chargers, Orion XS, Smart IP43 chargers, selected VE.Direct inverters, and GX devices\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 connection\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eDirect connection to an available VE.Direct port on a compatible 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;\"\u003eMaximum direct cable length\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e10 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;\"\u003eExtension guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eVE.Direct cables cannot be extended; use a longer factory cable or VE.Direct-to-USB with active USB extension\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1A202C; color:#FFFFFF; padding:11px 14px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eNot Compatible As\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;\"\u003eVE.Bus cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eNo\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;\"\u003eVE.Can \/ BMS-Can cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eNo\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;\"\u003eRJ45 Ethernet cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eNo\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;\"\u003eDirect managed-battery CAN cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eNo\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;\"\u003eUSB interface cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eNo\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;\"\u003eBattery or charger power cable\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1A202C; color:#FFFFFF; padding:11px 14px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eInstallation Guidance\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;\"\u003eStandard straight cable; use either end at either compatible VE.Direct port\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;\"\u003eRouting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eKeep separated from high-current DC, inverter AC, ignition, motor, transformer, and RF wiring where practical\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;\"\u003eBend and strain relief\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eUse gentle bends and secure the cable so connector ports do not carry cable weight\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;\"\u003eSplicing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eDo not cut, splice, or field-extend\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;\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"flex:2 1 260px; color:#2D3748;\"\u003eProtect connectors and cable from abrasion, crushing, standing water, heat, and chemical exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\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      Related Victron communication accessories\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Choose the correct length and interface family instead of cutting or adapting the cable.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr)); gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Direct Cable 0.9m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eShorter straight cable for components mounted close together.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Direct Cable 3m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eAdditional reach for wider electrical panels or nearby compartments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Direct Cable 5m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eMedium-range routing through RV or marine storage bays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Direct Cable 10m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eMaximum supported factory direct cable length.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Direct Right-Angle Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eLow-profile connector options for shallow panels and tight clearances.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eVE.Direct-to-USB Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eConnect supported VE.Direct equipment through USB or extend beyond 10m using an active USB extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border:1px solid #E2E8F0; border-radius:10px; padding:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color:#1A202C; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eRJ45 UTP Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eUse for supported VE.Bus and VE.Can products—not for VE.Direct ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Installation note --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#031725 0%,#06253D 100%); color:#FFFFFF; border-radius:14px; padding:26px; margin:32px 0; border:1px solid rgba(46,145,229,0.35);\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#FFFFFF; margin:0 0 12px 0; line-height:1.35;\"\u003e\n      Installation and routing note\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; color:#7DC8FF; font-weight:600;\"\u003e\n      Protect the connectors, provide strain relief, and do not splice the cable.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0; color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n      Route the cable through protected spaces with smooth bends, secure it at sensible intervals, and avoid pinch points, sharp edges, hot surfaces, and standing water. Keep separation from high-energy conductors where practical. VE.Direct cables cannot be extended; select a longer factory cable when additional reach is required.\n    \u003c\/p\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 1.8m FAQs\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 26px 0; color:#2E91E5; font-weight:600; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      Common questions about ports, compatibility, length, routing, extensions, and managed-battery communication.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\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;\"\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 Victron's small four-pin connector and is used by compatible battery monitors, MPPT solar chargers, Orion XS units, Smart IP43 chargers, and selected inverters. VE.Bus and VE.Can use wider RJ45-style network ports. MultiPlus and Quattro products normally use VE.Bus, while managed lithium batteries generally use VE.Can or BMS-Can.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n      \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;\"\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 CANbus rather than VE.Direct. The required connection can be a standard RJ45 UTP cable, a Victron Type A or Type B CAN-BMS cable, or a manufacturer-specific harness depending on the exact battery model and pinout. Follow the battery's communication manual.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n      \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;\"\u003e\n          How long is 1.8 meters in feet?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          1.8 meters is approximately 5.9 feet, commonly described as a 6-foot cable. It is a practical mid-length choice for components mounted in the same electrical bay, on adjacent panels, or on nearby shelves without a large coil of unused cable.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e\n          Which devices can use the Victron ASS030530218 cable?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          It can connect compatible products that have VE.Direct ports, including many SmartShunts, BMV battery monitors, BlueSolar or SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers, Orion XS units, Smart IP43 chargers, selected VE.Direct inverters, and GX devices with an available VE.Direct port. Verify both product manuals before ordering.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n      \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;\"\u003e\n          Can I cut, splice, or extend this cable?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          Victron states that direct VE.Direct cables cannot be extended and supports a maximum direct run of 10 meters. Do not cut or splice this cable. Choose a factory 3m, 5m, or 10m version when more reach is required; for distances beyond 10 meters, use a VE.Direct-to-USB interface with an active USB extension.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n      \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;\"\u003e\n          Does it matter which end plugs into each device?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          The standard straight VE.Direct cable is not intended to be directional. Either end can be used at either compatible VE.Direct port. Align the keyed connector carefully, push it in without forcing it, and provide strain relief near both devices.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e\n          Is this an RJ45 Ethernet cable?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          No. It is a special four-core VE.Direct data cable with Victron's smaller four-pin connectors. It will not fit RJ45 Ethernet, VE.Bus, VE.Can, or BMS-Can sockets and is not a substitute for those cable families.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n      \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;\"\u003e\n          Will this cable protect my battery from overcharging?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          The cable itself is a data connection and does not provide electrical protection or carry charging current. It can transport monitoring or control data between compatible products, but charging safety still depends on correct device settings, battery BMS limits, wiring, fusing, and system configuration.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n      \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;\"\u003e\n          How should I route a VE.Direct cable in an RV or boat?\n        \u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0 0; color:#2D3748;\"\u003e\n          Secure the cable with gentle bends and strain relief, protect it from abrasion, and keep it separated from high-current battery cables, inverter AC wiring, ignition systems, motors, transformers, and radio-frequency sources where practical. VE.Direct is unshielded and untwisted, so careful routing helps reduce interference risk.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e\n          What is Victron's warranty on 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 limited warranty for its power-product range, subject to its warranty policy, proof-of-purchase requirements, and support through the original dealer.\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 Victron's small four-pin connector and is used by compatible battery monitors, MPPT solar chargers, Orion XS units, Smart IP43 chargers, and selected inverters. 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