# Extend Smart Shunt VE.Direct cord to reach Cerbo **URL:** \ **Category:** Q&A and troubleshooting\ **Tags:** rv, gx\_device, cerbo\_gx, diy\ **Created:** [9 December 2024 04:32 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690 "2024-12-09T04:32:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RedToad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dbc845/32.png) [@RedToad](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/RedToad)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2024 04:32 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690/1 "2024-12-09T04:32:41Z")
The Smart Shunt IP65 has a VE.Direct cord, but it does not reach the location of my Cerbo. What cable extension fits the male and female fittings in this case? ---
**Author:** ![M\_Lange](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/m_lange/32/16_2.png) [@M\_Lange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/M_Lange)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2024 04:50 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690/2 "2024-12-09T04:50:53Z")
Just use the normal VE.direct cable. That should also be mentioned in the manual. > **[VE.Direct cable - Victron Energy](https://www.victronenergy.com/cables/ve.direct.cable)** > > The VE.Direct cable is available in different lengths. There is a straight and 90 degree angle model. Please check our pricelist for all available models. ---
**Author:** ![RedToad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dbc845/32.png) [@RedToad](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/RedToad)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2024 19:25 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690/3 "2024-12-09T19:25:19Z")
Thanks for your reply, Matthias. But the question in my mind hinges on the Smart Shunt IP65 having its own VE.Direct cable, unable to be unplugged from the shunt. It ends in a “plug”, not a “socket”. As I understand it, the standard VE.Direct cable has a similar “plug” on each end. The Cerbo has only “socket” connections, which if the Shunt were nearby, the shunt would plug into. ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2024 19:32 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690/4 "2024-12-09T19:32:33Z")
You mean a ‘pure extension’ like this : > **[VE.Direct Verbindungskabel | AMUMOT SHOP](https://www.amumot-shop.de/ve-direct-kabel)** > > VE. Direct Verbindungskabel für Victron Energy in verschiedenen Längen verfügbar, mit geradem oder abgewinkeltem Stecker. ---
**Author:** ![RedToad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dbc845/32.png) [@RedToad](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/RedToad)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2024 19:36 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690/5 "2024-12-09T19:36:40Z")
Like that on one end. The photo shows 'PLUGS" on both ends of the cable. The Smart Shunt IP65 already has a “PLUG” just like that, and needs to go into a “SOCKET”. (Not being an electrician, I get confused, ) but I think electricians call the “PLUG” a “Female” end, and the “SOCKET” a “Male” connector. What you show has two identical “Female” plugs. ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2024 19:39 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690/6 "2024-12-09T19:39:30Z")
The one in the picture ‘looks like’ a socket … but it (could) will probably be a plug again … These VE \_ Direct connectors are very often built in-house … let’s see if there isn’t really something there … ---
**Author:** ![RedToad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dbc845/32.png) [@RedToad](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/RedToad)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2024 19:47 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690/7 "2024-12-09T19:47:19Z")
My apologies to all. I was completely mistaken. The cord coming out of the IP65 Smart Shunt absolutely does end in a “SOCKET”. I just went out to where my motorhome is parked to double check, and there it is. I cannot tell you how many times I looked at that, and still believed I was seeing a “plug” rather than a “socket”. Wow ~~~ do I feel foolish! The standard VE.Direct cable is all I need. ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2024 19:52 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690/8 "2024-12-09T19:52:04Z")
Perfect … lets go … extend it … ---
**Author:** ![M\_Lange](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/m_lange/32/16_2.png) [@M\_Lange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/M_Lange)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2024 19:53 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/extend-smart-shunt-ve-direct-cord-to-reach-cerbo/14690/9 "2024-12-09T19:53:40Z")
The manual also shows/says what you need: [https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/SmartShunt\_IP65/en/installation.html](https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/SmartShunt_IP65/en/installation.html)