Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

What's the difference between the Victron MultiPlus and the MultiPlus-II? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Inverter chargers

Question 2

How does the Ekrano GX compare to the Cerbo GX or Color Control GX? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Communication Centers > Victron Energy BPP900480100 Ekrano GX

Question 3

How exactly does an Orion XS function compared to the Orion TR? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron ORI121217040 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger

Question 4

What are the temperature limits for charging and discharging Victron Lithium Batteries View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 5

What is the primary function of the Victron Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 6

Why does the Victron MPPT 100/50 document state 700w max for 4x220w panels? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110050210 Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 7

What are the differences between the various Victron Energy Smart Shunt models? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 8

What is the warranty for Victron Energy items and how is it administered? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 9

How do I install one of these pulley kits for a Yanmar 3GM engine? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 10

How much usable power do I get from a lithium battery compared to a lead-acid battery? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 11

Can I get the Blue Sea 8023 with different ampacity breakers instead of 15A? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 8023 DC Circuit Breaker Panel 8 Position

Question 12

Will the MC-618-H regulator prevent the alternator from being damaged if the BMS in the Lithium battery cuts off charging? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618-H Voltage Regulator with harness 12 Volts

Question 13

Is the Balmar MC-618 sufficient protection for the alternator in the event of a lithium battery BMS shutoff of charging current? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618-H Voltage Regulator with harness 12 Volts

Question 14

I have a Universal M-12 diesel engine with a 55 amp stock Motorola alternator. Can I use the ARS-5? I understand that I will need to have the alternator modified for external regulation. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar ARS-5 Regulator 12 Volts (No wiring harness) While stocks last

Question 15

I have a mobile radio that requires 13.8 volts, 25 amps. Would this item powered from a 24 volt battery be a suitable set up? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI241225020 Orion 24/12-25A DC-DC Converter

Question 16

What breakers come with the Blue Sea 8377 circuit breaker panel? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 8377 DC Panel 16 Position

Question 17

What battery types does the MPPT 100/20 support, and how does it handle lithium batteries? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110020160R Smart Solar MPPT 100/20 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 18

Will Blue Sea 7650 work with on my sailboat that has solar panels connected to the house battery? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 7650 Add-A-Battery System with ACR and Battery Switch

Question 19

What is the Victron Cerbo GX? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Communication Centers > Cerbo GX Mk2

Question 20

Does the Victron Orion 24/12-25A converter filter out electrical noise? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI241225020 Orion 24/12-25A DC-DC Converter

Question 21

How do I interpret the error codes on my Victron Device? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 22

How do I set up my Victron Cerbo on the VRM (Victron remote management portal)? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 23

Is the Victron BMV 700 compatible with a battery disconnect switch and how is it wired? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 24

Can the Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger ground to the house battery instead of start battery? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron ORI121217040 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger

Question 25

Does the Victron Energy ORI241225020 Orion 24/12-25A DC-DC Converter have staged charge levels for maintaining a lead acid battery? I'd like to run it off my LiFePO4 bank to keep my starter battery topped off. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI241225020 Orion 24/12-25A DC-DC Converter

Question 26

What are the main specifications of the Victron Skylla-TG 24/50? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Skylla TG chargers > Victron Energy SDTG2400503 Skylla-TG 24/50(1+1) GL 120-240V Battery Charger

Question 27

Why isn't Victron's buck boost DC-DC converter reaching its target output voltage? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Programmable DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI303050000 Orion 50 Amp Programmable Buck Boost DC-DC Converter

Question 28

Can this dongle will connect directly to Victron 75/15 MPPT solar controller? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Solar Charge Controller Accessories > Victron VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle

Question 29

How does the GX Touch 50 connect to the Cerbo GX? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Victron Energy BPP900455050 GX Touch 50

Question 30

Whats the difference between a Victron MultiPlus-II and a MultiPlus-II 2 x 120 V View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 31

Can a single Cerbo GX manage dual battery banks of different voltages on my boat? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 32

Can I connect the Charge Disconnect to a MultiPlus AND an MPPT? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | BMS's for Victron SMART Lithium Batteries > Victron Energy BMS110022000 Smart Battery Management System BMS CL 12-100

Question 33

Is this charger waterproof? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Blue Smart Chargers > Victron BPC123048102 Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/30 120V with three outputs

Question 34

On the 3 output charger, what type of wire connector is recommended to connect the 3 negative output leads of the Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/30? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Blue Smart Chargers > Victron BPC123048102 Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/30 120V with three outputs

Question 35

What are the main features of this Lynx BMS 500 NG? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 36

What are the key features of the Victron 12.8 Volt Lithium NG batteries? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 37

What is the Victron Orion XS 12/12-50 DC-DC charger? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger with EMC improvements

Question 38

What's the difference between isolated and non-isolated DC-DC chargers like this one? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 39

Can the power cable for the Victron Touch 70 GX be extended? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Communication centers, Displays, and Remotes > Victron Energy BPP900455070 GX Touch 70 Standard Mount

Question 40

Does the SHU065150050 Smart Shunt connect to the Cerbo GX or does it connect to the Touch 70? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 41

If I purchase the Cerbo GX and Touch 50, is there any need to purchase the Digital Multi Control GX remote panel as well? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 42

What's the difference between the MC4 version and the older Tr version of the SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200 View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | MPPT RS High Voltage Solar Charge Controllers > Victron Energy SCC145120510 SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200-MC4

Question 43

What does the Lynx distributor do and why is it needed? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy LYN060102000 Lynx Distributor (M8)

Question 44

Will this Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit work on a 1988 Yanmar 4JHE? Also, it's not a balmar alternator.. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH, -E -TE -HTE -DTE

Question 45

Hello, Can you confirm that the XT-DF 250 DFwill fit as a replacement for the stock Hitachi on a Yanmar 4JH4E ? View answer

Asked 13 ´days ago | Dual Foot XT Alternator Kits > Balmar XT-DF-250-J10-KIT Alternator Kit with Max Charge regulator

Question 46

What are the comparisons between Arco and Balmar marine alternators? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Alternators

Question 47

What challenges will a boat owner face when upgrading to lithium batteries? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Lithium batteries

Question 48

Connecting SmartSolar MPPT and MultiPlus to Cerbo GX View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Communication Centers > Cerbo GX Mk2

Question 49

Why would I choose an isolated ground over a case ground alternator for my boat? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 50

What are the key features of the Victron GX Touch 50? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Victron Energy BPP900455050 GX Touch 50

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