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Victron Energy Smart BMS CL 12/100

Model: Smart BMS CL 12/100 · SKU: BMS110022000

Prepared Nov 13, 2026

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Series cells	Not documented
Battery chemistry	LiFePO4 (Victron Lithium Smart Battery, 12.8 V and 25.6 V range)Source [1]
Continuous discharge current	Not documented
Continuous charge current	Not documented
Balance current	Not documented
Communications	Bluetooth (VictronConnect app)Source [1]
Peak discharge current	Not documented
Balancing	Not documented
Heating output	Not documented
Weight	1.6 kg3.5 lb convertedSource [1]
Dimensions	65 x 120 x 224 mmSource [1]
Enclosure volume	Not documented
Warranty term	Not documented

All recorded specifications

Alternator input	100 ADocumented claim Conditions Printed in the row "Alternator port No No No Yes (Alternator ATC mode) 100 A 100 A 80 A"; the fifth column, Smart BMS CL 12/100, is 100 A. Page 1 prints that this input current-limits the alternator supply and blocks reverse current into the starter battery. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Alternator port row, fifth column (Smart BMS CL 12/100) Printed in the row "Alternator port No No No Yes (Alternator ATC mode) 100 A 100 A 80 A"; the fifth column, Smart BMS CL 12/100, is 100 A. Page 1 prints that this input current-limits the alternator supply and blocks reverse current into the starter battery. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Alternator port row, fifth column (Smart BMS CL 12/100) Official datasheet · BMS Overview [1]
Battery chemistry	LiFePO4 (Victron Lithium Smart Battery, 12.8 V and 25.6 V range)Documented claim Conditions Printed as "Specifically designed for use with our Lithium Smart Battery 12,8 V & 25,6 V range." for all models; the other BMS models than the SmallBMS, VE.Bus BMS V2 and Lynx Smart BMS "can only connect to a 12 V system". Location: PDF page 1, Feature highlights common to all models Printed as "Specifically designed for use with our Lithium Smart Battery 12,8 V & 25,6 V range." for all models; the other BMS models than the SmallBMS, VE.Bus BMS V2 and Lynx Smart BMS "can only connect to a 12 V system". Location: PDF page 1, Feature highlights common to all models Official datasheet · BMS Overview [1]
Battery fuse or breaker (manual)	Alternator/Starter Bat+ port fuse 125A (max alternator charge current 100A); Megafuse 100A pre-installedDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Alternator port - max charge current 100A (with a 125A fuse)" in Victron Energy's Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) (PDF page 14). Location: PDF page 14 Printed as "Alternator port - max charge current 100A (with a 125A fuse)" in Victron Energy's Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) (PDF page 14). Location: PDF page 14 Official instruction manual · Victron Energy: Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) [2]
Battery terminal torque (manual)	10 N·mDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "DC power connection M8 Mounting torque 10Nm" in Victron Energy's Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) (PDF page 14). Location: PDF page 14 Printed as "DC power connection M8 Mounting torque 10Nm" in Victron Energy's Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) (PDF page 14). Location: PDF page 14 Official instruction manual · Victron Energy: Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) [2]
Communication ports (manual)	Load disconnect output; Charge disconnect output; Pre-alarm output; Remote L and Remote HDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Charge disconnect output Normally high (Vbat – 0.1V) Source current limit: 10mA (short circuit protected) Sink current: 0A (output free floating) Pre-alarm output Normally free floating High (Vbat) in case of alarm, max. 1A (not short circuit proof) System on/off: Remote L and Remote H" in Victron Energy's Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) (PDF page 14). Location: PDF page 14 Printed as "Charge disconnect output Normally high (Vbat – 0.1V) Source current limit: 10mA (short circuit protected) Sink current: 0A (output free floating) Pre-alarm output Normally free floating High (Vbat) in case of alarm, max. 1A (not short circuit proof) System on/off: Remote L and Remote H" in Victron Energy's Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) (PDF page 14). Location: PDF page 14 Official instruction manual · Victron Energy: Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) [2]
Communications	Bluetooth (VictronConnect app)Documented claim Conditions The overview prints "Bluetooth No No No Yes Yes Yes No" (the fifth column is Smart BMS CL 12/100) and that all "Smart" BMS models can be monitored, operated and configured via the VictronConnect app. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Bluetooth row, fifth column (Smart BMS CL 12/100) The overview prints "Bluetooth No No No Yes Yes Yes No" (the fifth column is Smart BMS CL 12/100) and that all "Smart" BMS models can be monitored, operated and configured via the VictronConnect app. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Bluetooth row, fifth column (Smart BMS CL 12/100) Official datasheet · BMS Overview [1]
Dimensions	65 x 120 x 224 mmDocumented claim Conditions Printed in the row as "65 x 120 x 224" after the Lynx Smart BMS sizes; the fifth column is Smart BMS CL 12/100. The order of the three axes is not printed. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Dimensions (mm) row, fifth column Printed in the row as "65 x 120 x 224" after the Lynx Smart BMS sizes; the fifth column is Smart BMS CL 12/100. The order of the three axes is not printed. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Dimensions (mm) row, fifth column Official datasheet · BMS Overview [1]
Enclosure	IP65Documented claim Conditions Printed in the row "Protection IP20 IP20 IP20 IP22 IP65 IP65 IP65"; the fifth column is Smart BMS CL 12/100. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Protection row, fifth column Printed in the row "Protection IP20 IP20 IP20 IP22 IP65 IP65 IP65"; the fifth column is Smart BMS CL 12/100. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Protection row, fifth column Official datasheet · BMS Overview [1]
Mounting orientation (manual)	preferably on a vertical surfaceDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Preferably mount the Smart BMS on a vertical surface for optimal cooling." in Victron Energy's Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) (PDF page 11). Location: PDF page 11 Printed as "Preferably mount the Smart BMS on a vertical surface for optimal cooling." in Victron Energy's Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) (PDF page 11). Location: PDF page 11 Official instruction manual · Victron Energy: Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026) [2]
Weight	1.6 kg3.5 lb convertedDocumented claim Conditions Printed in the row "Weight (kg) 0.1 0.12 0.1 1.9 (500 A) or 2.7 (1000 A) 1.6 2.0 1.8"; 1.6 is the fifth column, Smart BMS CL 12/100. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Weight (kg) row, fifth column Printed in the row "Weight (kg) 0.1 0.12 0.1 1.9 (500 A) or 2.7 (1000 A) 1.6 2.0 1.8"; 1.6 is the fifth column, Smart BMS CL 12/100. Location: PDF page 2, comparison table, Weight (kg) row, fifth column Official datasheet · BMS Overview [1]

Warranty

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Sources and revisions

BMS OverviewOfficial datasheet · Checked Sep 18, 2026https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-BMS-overview-EN.pdf
Victron Energy: Smart BMS CL 12-100 Battery Management System manual (Rev 11 - 01/2026)Official instruction manual · Checked Oct 15, 2026https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Smart_BMS_CL_12-100/28949-Smart_BMS_-_Manual-en.pdf
Victron Energy price list EUR C, 2026 Q3Official document · Revision 2026-Q3 · Checked Sep 19, 2026https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pricelist/Pricelist_Victron_EUR_C_2026-Q3_Web.pdf