Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 2

What are the key features of the Orion XS 12/12-50? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger with EMC improvements

Question 3

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 4

What is the Blue Sea 5045 fuse block primarily designed for? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | ATO/ATC Fuse Blocks > Blue Sea 5045 Compact Blade Fuse Block with 4 Circuits

Question 5

How does the Victron Extended Warranty work? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 6

What are the key electrical specifications of the Victron MPPT 100/5- View answer

Asked 8 ´months 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 does the Balmar MC-618-H regulator do? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618-H Voltage Regulator with harness 12 Volts

Question 8

What is a BatteryProtect and why do I need one? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Battery Protects

Question 9

How do I reset the Bluetooth password in my Victron device? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 10

How do I identify the terminals on my alternator? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 11

Why should I choose a 48V system over a standard 12V or 24V system? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | 48 Volt Equipment

Question 12

What is the main focus of PKYS’s Residential and Commercial section? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Residential and Commercial

Question 13

Why should I upgrade from a V-belt to a serpentine pulley kit? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Pulley Kits

Question 14

Why does PKYS emphasize high-output alternators for marine DC electrical systems? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Alternators and Regulators

Question 15

Will a Balmar pulley kit work with my stock Hitachi alternator? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Pulley Kits

Question 16

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 17

What types of battery chargers does PKYS carry? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Battery Chargers

Question 18

Can this ORI303050000 Orion 50 Amp Programmable Buck Boost DC-DC Converter be used with the Victron Connect app? View answer

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

Question 19

What's the accepted voltage input range for the Victron BMV 700? View answer

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

Question 20

I am installing new solar panels, two at 200 watts/12 volts each. Should I wire them in series or parallel going into MPPT 150/35? Thank you! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC115035210 Smart Solar MPPT 150/35 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 21

What is a Terminal Fuse Block (MRBF)? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Terminal Fuse Blocks

Question 22

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 23

Is the MC-618 an upgrade to the MC-614? View answer

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

Question 24

Will the PMP242200100 24/2000/50-50 120V operate without the removable panels over the bottom end of the unit, where the connections are? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | 24 Volt DC Inverter Chargers > Victron Energy PMP242200100 MultiPlus 24/2000/50-50 120V VE.Bus

Question 25

What's the Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F pulley kit crankshaft diameter for RPM calculations? 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 26

What are ATO and ATC fuses, and what is the difference? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | ATO/ATC Fuse Blocks

Question 27

How long is the remote cable for this Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron VE Direct Inverters > Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters

Question 28

What are the dimensions of this DC DC Converter? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Up DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI122424110 Orion-Tr 12/24-10A Isolated DC-DC converter

Question 29

How do the Blue Sea flat metal panels differ from the 360 Series Modular Panels? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Traditional Flat Metal Panels

Question 30

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 31

How does an isolated DC-DC converter differ from a non isolated DC-DC converter? 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 32

Will this UBB2 work for my Yanmar 3YM20. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Adjustment arms > Balmar UBB2 Dogleg adjustment arm with Belt Buddy Tensioner

Question 33

What exactly is an ELCI and why is it needed on a boat? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | ELCI Panels

Question 34

Are there any user programmable alarms? View answer

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

Question 35

What is the primary function of the Blue Sea 9010 switch? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AC Source Selector Switches > Blue Sea 9010 AC Selector Switch, 120V 32A OFF +3

Question 36

What is "State of Health" (SoH%), and why is it useful? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Balmar Battery Monitors

Question 37

Does Victron sell a surface mount box for this switch? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron VE Direct Inverters > Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters

Question 38

What happens if my ELCI keeps tripping ("nuisance tripping")? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | ELCI Panels

Question 39

What are Surface Mount Panels primarily used for? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Surface Mount Panels

Question 40

Does the Balmar 1010 wire harness work with older Balmar regulators? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Wire harnesses > Balmar 1010 Wire harness for ARS5 or MC618 regulator to 6 series or XT alternators

Question 41

What is the power consumption of the GlobalLink 520? View answer

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

Question 42

Can this item change from 230 volt 50hz to 120volt split phase 60 hz? View answer

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

Question 43

Why is the Blue Sea 5026 fuse block not ignition protected but the 5046 fuse block is protected. View answer

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

Question 44

What is the difference between "Panel Mount" and "Surface Mount" circuit breakers? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Large Format DC Circuit Breakers

Question 45

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of using Class-T fuses? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Class T Fuses

Question 46

will this fit yanmar 3gm30f? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | 6 Series Dual Foot with Single V Pulley > Balmar 60-YP-MC-100-SV Alternator and regulator kit -12 Volt 100 Amp Single Pulley

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

Does the Victron Orion 12/24-20 convert 12V to 24V? 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 49

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 50

How many serpentine belts come with this Balmar 48-USP-M35B pulley kit? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar 48-USP-M35B Pulley Kit for Universal M35B, M25XPB, M40B

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