Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

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 2

Is the MPPT 100/50 compatible with other Victron products? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110050210 Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 3

Can this 100 amp diode isolate two starting and one house bank wet cells? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | FET Battery Isolators > Victron ARG100301020 Argofet 100 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries

Question 4

Does the Victron MPPT 100/50 have Bluetooth, and how does it work? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110050210 Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 5

What is the reason for a 32 amp switch and a 30 amp switch? Could i use a 32 amp switch with 30 amp shore power outlet? Does the extra 2 amps provide any benefit or could it be a detriment on a 30 amp shore power receptacle? View answer

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

Question 6

Is the Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-E Pulley kit the right kit for a Yanmar 4JH-2E. It is not clear from the description? Thanks. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-E Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH2-E -TE -HTE -DTE -UTE

Question 7

What are the dimensions of the Blue Sea 1733 DC Voltmeter? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 1733 Mini Digital DC Voltmeter with OLED display

Question 8

What are the key specifications for the WS500 Pro? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | 48 Volt Alternators and Regulators > Wakespeed WS500PRO alternator regulator with Bluetooth for 12 to 48 volt systems

Question 9

What is the diffirance between Mk2 and Mk3 ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter & Charger Accessories > Victron Energy ASS030140000 MK3 USB Interface (VE.Bus to USB-A)

Question 10

What else is needed other than what comes with the SG2-0300 to be able to program the MC-618 voltage regulator via Bluetooth? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar Battery Monitors > Balmar SG2-0300 Bluetooth Gateway for SG200

Question 11

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 12

Where can I find more information or the manual for the GX Touch 50? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Victron Energy BPP900455050 GX Touch 50

Question 13

Is this Centaur model compatible with AGM battery types? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 14

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 15

What are the key specifications of the 500 amp Victron Shunt SHU500050100? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Shunts > Victron Energy SHU500050100 Shunt 500A/50mV

Question 16

What are the input and output specifications of the Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter 24/12-20A? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 17

How does the engine alternator charging effect the MPPT Solar Charger?. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC075010060 Smart Solar MPPT 75/10 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 18

What are the key features of this Blue Sea 5502 Class-T Fuse Block 225-400A? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Blue Sea 5502 Class-T Fuse Block 225-400A

Question 19

What are the electrical specifications for this 770-EZ switch? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Battery Switches > BEP 770-EZ Pro Installer 400A EZ-Mount On/Off Battery Switch - MC10

Question 20

What is the required RPMs to obtain a 48V output? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | 48 Volt Alternators and Regulators > Balmar 96-48-100-K8 Alternator 48 Volts 100 Amps (case ground version)

Question 21

How does the EZ-Mount design benefit installation? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Battery Switches > BEP 770-EZ Pro Installer 400A EZ-Mount On/Off Battery Switch - MC10

Question 22

I have 2 6v batteries series wired on my RV. Can I mount the shunt inside the battery box next to the negative terminal or does it need some additional protection? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 23

Does Blue Sea 9011 switch allow uninterrupted transition between two AC sources? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 9011 AC Selector AC Selector Switch,120V 63A OFF +2

Question 24

What are the significant differences between Balmar SG200 and Victron BMV712? i.e. why should I chose one over the other? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 25

Does the Victron 24 volt battery charger include a ship monitor alarm connection? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Centaur Battery Chargers > Victron Energy CCH024030000 Centaur 24/30 Battery Charger 24 Volt 30 Amp

Question 26

Is the Blue Sea 8058 a good fit for the output of my Promaster van's 2000 Watt inverter? View answer

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

Question 27

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 28

If I purchase this 12/3000/120-50 2x120V MultiPlus-II is my existing converter/ charger no longer needed? View answer

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

Question 29

Can the Victron 100 amp diode work with solar arrays? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | FET Battery Isolators > Victron ARG100301020 Argofet 100 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries

Question 30

Can I parallel two Orion-Tr 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC converters to get 60 amps output?. 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 31

Will the Victron Energy MPPT Control, when paired with a Victron BlueSolar Charge Controller MPPT 150/35, give you the status of the battery charge in a percentage as well as by voltage? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Solar Charge Controller Accessories > Victron Energy SCC900500000 MPPT Control

Question 32

Does Victron sell a version of the 500A/50mv shunt with the PCB board? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Shunts > Victron Energy SHU500050100 Shunt 500A/50mV

Question 33

Im looking for the circuit board that goes on the shunt for the BMV 712. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Shunts > Victron Energy SHU500050100 Shunt 500A/50mV

Question 34

Can each of the three SmartShunts on my boat's three battery banks be individually selected on the app, View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 35

I have 2 LifePo4 banks 220 amp hours and 440 amp hours @ 12 volts each will this charger be adequate? View answer

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

Question 36

Is the Victron BMV 700 safe in a humid, hot, and damp battery box? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 37

Is a positive cable included with the SmartShunt? Do I also need a negative one? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 38

Can we order just one pulley or do you have order the entire Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit 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 39

What size SmartShunt do I need for a 24v 2 battery trolling motor setup? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 40

Is the Victron BMV 700 capable of monitoring a dual battery bank? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor

Question 41

Can the batteries charged by the Victron Blue Smart IP22 Charger be different chemistries? For example one lead acid and one lithium? View answer

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

Question 42

How many terminals on Blue Sea 7929 Contura II Switch SPST Black - OFF-ON View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 7943 Contura II Switch SPDT Black - (ON)-OFF-ON

Question 43

I want to charge 2 135 Ah Lithium batteries from Alternator, Wind Generator and Solar. can I run them all into 2 12/12- 30 Victron DC - DC chargers in parallel? View answer

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

Question 44

Which serpentine kit do I need for a Yanmar 4JH2-TE and a Balmar 60-100 alternator. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-E Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH2-E -TE -HTE -DTE -UTE

Question 45

You have a few different 30A shore power inlets. Some say RV and some say Boat? Are they interchangeable. I have a white van and like your Marinco white inlet but it says boat. You have a black one (different brand) that says RV View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | 30 Amp Shore Power > Marinco 30 Amp 125V White Boat Inlet with Stainless Steel Trim

Question 46

Looking to better understand why I would be interested in isolated vs non-isolated DC DC Charger View answer

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

Question 47

What type of indicator lights are compatible with the Blue Sea 8173 Double A-series Panel? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 8173 Panel Blank Double A-series

Question 48

What is the process to request the different amperage for 8377 DC Panel breakers? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 8377 DC Panel 16 Position

Question 49

My boat has two typical 30-amp shore power inlet receptacle. How do I add ELCI protection in this case? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 3116 ELCI Main Surface Mount Panel 30 Amp 120 VAC

Question 50

Hi, how many amps will the victron 12/3000/120 pull from shore/gen when it is charging batteries at it's max of 120 amps? Thanks! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter chargers > Victron Energy PMP123021102 Multi Plus 12/3000/120-50 120V VE Bus Inverter/Charger

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