Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

How can I run my 12V appliances on a 48V system? View answer

Question 2

Why choose the Egis Standard Flex over a traditional solenoid? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Standard Flex Relays

Question 3

Is it ok to orient the 200Ah LiFePO4 battery on its side? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Older generation Lithium Smart Batteries > Victron BAT512120610 Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery 12.8V 200 Ahr

Question 4

What is the primary use of the Arco 4401 - 24 volt alternator? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Arco 4401 alternator 24V 4kW LTO DF315, Side Battery Post, Isolated Ground, 49mm K6 Pulley

Question 5

What compatibility requirements apply to the Victron Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 6

Does the Victron Energy Orion-Tr 12/12-30A non isolated dc dc converter have a power usage chart? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Same Voltage and Isolated DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy Orion-Tr 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC converter

Question 7

What is a "Shunt," and how is it installed? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Victron Battery Monitors

Question 8

What is the difference between FET battery isolators and standard diode based isolators? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 9

Does the Blue Sea 5511e dual battery switch activate both batteries simultaneously yet separately? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Battery Switches > Blue Sea 5511e Dual Circuit Plus Battery Switch

Question 10

What are the key features of the Blue Sea 5191? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Blue Sea 5191 Single Terminal Fuse Block 30-300 Amp

Question 11

What is the difference between the BMV-712 Smart and the SmartShunt? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Victron Battery Monitors

Question 12

Is the WS500 Pro compatible with lithium batteries, and what charging profiles does it offer? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | 48 Volt Alternators and Regulators > Wakespeed WS500PRO alternator regulator with Bluetooth for 12 to 48 volt systems

Question 13

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

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 14

What does "Panel Mount" mean for this series of circuit breakers? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Panel Mount 187 Series DC Circuit Breakers

Question 15

How does the Victron Cerbo GX Mk2 help users manage their energy system? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 16

What are some common misperceptions about the Victron MultiPlus inverter charger View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 17

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

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 18

Can the MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 2x120V Inverter/Charger be mounted horizontally? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter chargers > Victron PMP122305100 MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 2x120V Inverter/Charger

Question 19

What are the key electrical specifications of the Orion 24/12-70? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | 24 volt input Step Down DC DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI241270020 Orion 24/12-70A DC-DC converter

Question 20

Why does the Orion 12/24-20 Step-Up DC/DC Voltage Converter only have three terminals? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Up DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI122420020 Orion 12/24-20 Step-Up DC/DC Voltage Converter

Question 21

Can I feed this Blue Sea 8058 panel directly from a 30A shore power plug mounted on the exterior of my van without a main breaker? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | AC Branch Panels > Blue Sea 8058 Circuit Breaker Panel 120VAC - three breakers

Question 22

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

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 23

Can I use this Autotransformer to connect a 120V 60 Hz Generator and step up its 120V output to 120/240 split phase for my well pump. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Transformers > Victron Energy ITR000100101 Autotransformer 120/240V-100A

Question 24

Can I use a serpentine belt on this Balmar 621-120-DV Alternator instead of double V belts? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | 6 Series Single Foot Mount with Dual V pulley > Balmar 621-120-DV Alternator -12 Volt 120 Amp Dual Pulley

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

Asked 7 ´months ago | MPPT RS High Voltage Solar Charge Controllers > Victron Energy SCC145120510 SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/200-MC4

Question 27

What is the Arco 4010 alternator and where is it used? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 28

How close does the Cerbo GX needs to be mounted from the inverter? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 29

Is the Arco 4010 a "Case Ground" alternator and what does this mean? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Arco 12 volt alternators > Arco 4010 Alternator 12 volts A225S-12-DF315-EX-49K6 Dual Foot, Side Post, Case Ground

Question 30

What are the main features of the Wakespeed WS500PRO regulator? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Wakespeed regulator and accessories

Question 31

What do the numbers in the part number of the Arco A225S-12-DF315-EX-49K6 alternator mean? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Arco 12 volt alternators > Arco 4010 Alternator 12 volts A225S-12-DF315-EX-49K6 Dual Foot, Side Post, Case Ground

Question 32

What is the Victron Quattro 24/5000/120-100/100, and what are its primary functions? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | 24 Volt DC Inverter Chargers > Victron Energy QUA245023110 Quattro 24/5000/120-100/100 120V VE.Bus

Question 33

Will these pulleys fit my alternator shaft? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Alternator Pulleys

Question 34

What is the Victron BMV-712 Smart View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 35

What is the Victron MPPT 150/70-Tr SmartSolar charge controller? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC115070211 Smart Solar MPPT 150/70 -TR Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 36

Does this switch also shut off the neutral wire for the generator? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | AC Source Selector Switches > Blue Sea 9009 AC Selector Switch, 120V 32A OFF +2

Question 37

Does the Victron Centaur 12/60 switch to maintenance mode after full charge? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Centaur Battery Chargers > Victron Energy CCH012060000 Centaur 12/60 Battery Charger 12 Volt 60 Amp

Question 38

How does the fuse monitoring in the Victron LYN060102010 Lynx Distributor (M10) work? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 39

Why are insulators (like rubber boots and cable caps) necessary for marine and mobile electrical systems? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Insulators

Question 40

What breaker size is advised for Victron Energy SCC110050210 with my setup, I have 2 x 180 Watt 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 41

What is the benefit of an external regulator over a standard internal one? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Alternators and Regulators

Question 42

What is the input fuse rating for the BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 charge controller? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy SCC020030200 BlueSolar MPPT Charge Controller 100/30 with expired warranty

Question 43

Do the chargers sold by PKYS include monitoring displays? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Battery Chargers

Question 44

Why would I want a serpentine belt for my marine alternator? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 45

What is Egis Mobile Electric? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Egis Mobile Electric

Question 46

How does the engine-running detection work for the Victron Energy Orion 100 Amp Programmable Buck Boost View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Programmable DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI303100000 Orion 100 Amp Programmable Buck Boost DC-DC Converter

Question 47

What are the key features of the Ekrano GX? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Communication Centers > Victron Energy BPP900480100 Ekrano GX

Question 48

What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a Balmar Digital Duo Charge versus dc-dc charger such as a Victron 12/12-30 charger? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 49

What are the key features of this QUA122305130 Quattro-II 12/3000/120-50/50 2x120V model? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | 120/240 Volt AC Inverter Chargers > Quattro-II

Question 50

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

Asked 8 ´months ago | Technical Support

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