Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

Will this Cyrix-Li-ct 12/24V-120A intelligent Li-ion battery combiner over-stress a sprinter alternator when used with a Victron LI 200Ah battery? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy CYR010120412 Cyrix-Li-ct 12/24V-120A intelligent Li-ion battery combiner

Question 2

Can I just use my phone with an ordinary Bluetooth to connect/monitor/program the Smart Controller, or do I need dongles and accessory panels? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC115060211 Smart Solar MPPT 150/60 -TR Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 3

Do I need any additional cables to hook this Smart Solar MPPT 150/60 -TR Charge Controller up to my victron system? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC115060211 Smart Solar MPPT 150/60 -TR Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 4

The installation diagram shows only one battery, I have 3 LiFePO4 in parallel. Do you attach the positive wire to the most positive terminal and negative to most negative terminal? or do you attach to the center battery? Thanks, Russ View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter & Charger Accessories > Victron Energy ASS030537010 VE.BUS Bluetooth Smart dongle

Question 5

Can the Victron bluetooth smart dongle connected to a multiplus 3000 take the place of the MK3 device for setting up, programming, and controlling the multiplus? It seems like Victron's website says it does, but your description says it does not. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter & Charger Accessories > Victron Energy ASS030537010 VE.BUS Bluetooth Smart dongle

Question 6

If I want the SG200 to monitor my house batteries and engine start battery do I need two shunts? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar Battery Monitors > Balmar SG200 battery monitor kit

Question 7

Will the Blue Sea 5196 Terminal Fuse Bus attach to the BEP 770 Pro Installer battery switch? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Terminal Fuse Blocks > Blue Sea 5196 Terminal Fuse Block for 3 Circuits

Question 8

I have a 2015 viking sport fish will this replace the 4 tank monitor I have that is becoming hard to read? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Digital Meters > Blue Sea 1839 M2 Digital Tank Monitor for four tanks

Question 9

Blue Sea 1839 tank monitor are the 4 tank sensors included? Do need to buy separate, and If so what sensors are recommended to use with this monitor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Digital Meters > Blue Sea 1839 M2 Digital Tank Monitor for four tanks

Question 10

Can this converter be used in a non-isolated 12 vdc Agm to 12vdc LiFePo4 system with common ground? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Same Voltage and Isolated DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI121222110 Orion-TR 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC converter

Question 11

How do you adjust the voltage? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Same Voltage and Isolated DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI121222110 Orion-TR 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC converter

Question 12

Would this work as a means of providing a higher charging voltage for boat batteries? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Same Voltage and Isolated DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI121222110 Orion-TR 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC converter

Question 13

What gauge battery cable should I use between the Victron Energy SmartShunt IP65 500 amp Battery Monitor and the house battery on my Class A motorhome. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU065150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (IP65 version)

Question 14

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 15

The Lynx Power In is rated for 1000 amps, yet the shunt is only rated for 400 amps. What happens if my battery bank is 800 amps? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Technical Support

Question 16

Will this Smart BMS 12/200 work with a variable-voltage "smart" alternator to charge house lithium batteries? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | BMS's for Victron SMART Lithium Batteries > Victron Energy BMS210055000 Smart BMS 12/200

Question 17

Can this Smart BMS 12/200 be connected to a lynx distributor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | BMS's for Victron SMART Lithium Batteries > Victron Energy BMS210055000 Smart BMS 12/200

Question 18

Is the Victron MultiPlus capable of charging lithium iron batteries ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter chargers > Victron Energy Multi Plus 24/3000/70-50 120V VE Bus Inverter/Charger (UL Listed)

Question 19

Can you verify if this kit will work with the 125A VALEO alternators as well? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618-VL-01 External Regulator Conversion Kit with MC-618-H regulator - for Valeo 120A/12V Alternators

Question 20

Hi, I am looking for a cyrix to put between my starter batteries (led) and house batteries (lifepo). I look for bidirectional because I want it all charged from either solar or alternator.... Regards Dag Hoiland View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Relays, Solenoids and Combiners > Victron Energy CYR010400000 Cyrix-i 12/24V-400A intelligent battery combiner

Question 21

I'm interested in the VE Phoenix 12/800 inverter. Can't see, where is the 120v outlet located? Thanks. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy PIN121800500 Phoenix Inverter 12/800 120V VE.Direct NEMA 5-15R

Question 22

I plan to use 2/0 wire on a very short run (2 to 3 feet). Is it ok to wire directly to my batteries, or should I put a circuit breaker with a switch? If so which surface mounted breaker? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy PIN121800500 Phoenix Inverter 12/800 120V VE.Direct NEMA 5-15R

Question 23

Can this device be wired to draw 12 v power supply from the vehicle cigarette-lighter outlet? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Up DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy Orion 12/24-5 Step-Up Isolated DC/DC Converter (120W)

Question 24

Is there a simple remote panel with LED's available for the Victron Quattro? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | 12 Volt Quattro 230 VAC > Victron Energy QUA123020010 Quattro 12/3000/120-50/50 230V VE.Bus special order 230 Volt

Question 25

Does this part work with the BlueSolar 100/30? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Solar Cables and Connectors > Victron Energy ASS030550320 VE.Direct non-inverting remote on-off cable

Question 26

Does this remote panel work with the Victron multi plus 3000 inverter? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Skylla IP65 Chargers > Victron Energy REC000300010R Skylla-i Control GX Remote Panel

Question 27

Is this the compatible remote panel for the Victron MultiPlus? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Skylla IP65 Chargers > Victron Energy REC000300010R Skylla-i Control GX Remote Panel

Question 28

What's the difference between the LB-2 and the LBJ-2? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | BEP 779-LB-2 LINKBAR 42.5mm

Question 29

Can I parallel 2 Orion DC DC Chargerts to more rapidly charge the house bank from the start battery? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 30

Where is the APM-12 body mounted? How should it be attached? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Alternator protection > Balmar APM-12 Alternator Protection Module for 12 volt systems

Question 31

Can this device absorb a high ampere surge? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Alternator protection > Balmar APM-12 Alternator Protection Module for 12 volt systems

Question 32

I know this device is designed to protect the alternator will this also protect other electronic devices on the vehicle from the effects of "load dump"? i.e. electronic ignition systems View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Alternator protection > Balmar APM-12 Alternator Protection Module for 12 volt systems

Question 33

Does the Balmar MC-618 Voltage Regulator use the same harness as mc614? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618 Voltage Regulator 12 Volts (No Harness) while stocks last

Question 34

I am using the MC-618 regulator on my Genset to control its 180 amp alternator. It is charging lithium batteries. Should I adjust the charge rate ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618 Voltage Regulator 12 Volts (No Harness) while stocks last

Question 35

Is the Alternator in your Balmar XT-DF-250-J10-KIT 24V or 12V? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Dual Foot XT Alternator Kits > Balmar XT-DF-250-J10-KIT Alternator Kit with Max Charge regulator

Question 36

On the victron 12 to 24 DC charger, Why would I choose isolated or non isolated? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 37

I heard that this 30 amp DC DC Charger gets super hot....would less amps be cooler, is there a fan that can be added? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 38

I would like to enable the device with ignition switch and remote switch. What gauge wire is needed to run to the starter power supply? Does this also require an inline fuse? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 39

I'm looking to put in a 12 volt fan to keep my inverter compartment cool. I want to trigger the fan through my cerbo gxs. Will this relay be necessary given the amps of a 12 volt fan ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Battery Protects > Victron Energy BMS800200104 SolidSwitch 104

Question 40

Where do the fuses attach in the Lynx Power In and what type of fuses? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | M8 Lynx Devices for legacy projects > Victron Energy LYN020102000 Lynx Power In (M8)

Question 41

What fuses does the Lynx Power In take? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | M8 Lynx Devices for legacy projects > Victron Energy LYN020102000 Lynx Power In (M8)

Question 42

Hi, Is there any reason the Lynx 1000 Power In can't be used in place of a standard bus bar? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | M8 Lynx Devices for legacy projects > Victron Energy LYN020102000 Lynx Power In (M8)

Question 43

What external antenna do you recommend for the Victron Energy ASS030543020 GlobalLink 520? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Solar Charge Controller Accessories > Victron Energy ASS030543020 GlobalLink 520

Question 44

Will the Global LInk 520 work outside of the United States, for example, in French Polynesia? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Solar Charge Controller Accessories > Victron Energy ASS030543020 GlobalLink 520

Question 45

Can I buy just the cover for the 5026? My cover is broken. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | ATO/ATC Fuse Blocks > Blue Sea 5026 ST Blade Fuse Block with 12 Circuits

Question 46

Does this Blue Sea 5026 fuse block have a negative ground bus? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | ATO/ATC Fuse Blocks > Blue Sea 5026 ST Blade Fuse Block with 12 Circuits

Question 47

Can the Blue Sea 9003e link with other Pro Installer equipment? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 9003e ON-OFF Battery Switch

Question 48

Can you tell me what voltage the voltage regulator adjusts to? With us, it adjusts to 29.2 Volts. Thanks in advance View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-624-H Regulator 24 Volts

Question 49

Can you use this Centaur 12/40 Battery Charger with two batteries? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy CCH012040000 Centaur 12/40 Battery Charger 12 Volt 40 Amp

Question 50

Is the Centaur Charger 12/40 safe to mount in the bilge of a 35' cabin cruiser? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy CCH012040000 Centaur 12/40 Battery Charger 12 Volt 40 Amp

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