Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Victron VM-3P75CT Energy Meter? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Inverter & Charger Accessories > Energy Meters are used in an Energy Storage System to measure the power and energy of the entire application at the distribution box and minimises energy import or export to the grid

Question 2

What are the "Tr" and "MC4" versions of Victron's solar charge controllers? View answer

Asked 3 ´days ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the ARCO MK1201 kit? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Alternator mount kits for vans > Arco MK1201 Ford Transit Auxiliary Alternator bracket mount kit

Question 4

What is the primary function of the Ancor 270105 NMEA 2000 Female Data Terminator? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Arco Zeus regulator and accessories > Ancor 270105 NMEA 2000 female data terminator

Question 5

How does MPPT technology improve energy harvest? View answer

Asked 3 ´days ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth

Question 6

What do the numbers in the model name of the Victron Solar Charge Controller mean (e.g., MPPT 100/50)? View answer

Asked 3 ´days ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth

Question 7

Can the Orion 12/24-50's 24V output reach 25.6V for Lithium battery charging? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Waterproof DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI122421226 Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter 12/24-50

Question 8

Does the Egis 2601 have built-in protection features? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 9

Is the Balmar CFII-12/24 Centerfielder II Charge Parallel Controller being discontinued? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Accessories > Balmar CFII-12/24 Centerfielder II Charge Parallel Controller (while stocks last)

Question 10

Whats different about the Balmar XT-CR-170-K6 Alternator for Yanmar Common Rail? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 11

How many 300ah LiFePo batteries can I charge with this device? View answer

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

Question 12

Can the negative lead from the Orion go directly to the negative post on the starter battery or is it better to find another chassis grounding point? View answer

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

Question 13

What protection function do the Victron Smart BatteryProtects perform? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 14

What are "Isolated Ground" alternators, and does PKYS sell them? View answer

Asked 8 ´days ago | Alternators and Regulators

Question 15

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 16

If I have an 800 watt solar array and a Victron 100/50 MPPT charge controller, what are the chances I would actually exceed the 700 watt limit for the MPPT, and if did exceed it, what damage, if any, could occur? 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 challenges will a boat owner face when upgrading to lithium batteries? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Lithium batteries

Question 18

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

Asked 8 ´days ago | Alternators and Regulators

Question 19

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

Asked 8 ´days ago | Alternators and Regulators

Question 20

How do I get a different pulley fitted to my alternator? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 21

How would you compare the Victron BMV712 with the Balmar SG210? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 22

Is this equipment only for marine use? View answer

Asked 8 ´days ago | Applications

Question 23

Is the BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with shunt needed to provide Battery State and history? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 24

What are Lithionics batteries and what are their primary uses? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 25

Does the Victron GX Tank 140 require a separate power supply? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Tank Senders > Victron BPP920140100 GX Tank 140

Question 26

What would be the problem in installing this unit upside down? I see they recommend not doing this, but why is it a problem, and how much and what kind of a problem would it be? View answer

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

Question 27

Are these AC Source Selector Switches "Break-Before-Make"? View answer

Asked 8 ´days ago | AC Source Selector Switches

Question 28

What is the difference between the 24/12-30 and the 12/12-30 ? Can either one be used ? View answer

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

Question 29

Is the Victron Orion-Tr charger capable of "boosting" voltage. 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

Can I use this Battery Balancer with Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries? View answer

Asked 8 ´days ago | Battery Balancer > Victron Energy BBA000100100 Battery Balancer

Question 31

Does the Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-D kit fit a Yanmar 4JH3TE with a 115 amp alternator? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-D Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH3, E, TE, HTE

Question 32

Victron Lynx BMS battery monitor settings View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 33

Can I migrate the settings from a Venus GX to a new Cerbo GX when I upgrade? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Communication Centers > Cerbo GX Mk2

Question 34

Does PKYS provide international shore power solutions? View answer

Asked 8 ´days ago | Shore Power

Question 35

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

Question 36

MP 12/1200 for home freezer backup View answer

Asked 12 ´days ago | Technical Support

Question 37

Are Wakespeed regulators sold as a complete kit? View answer

Asked 8 ´days ago | Wakespeed regulator and accessories

Question 38

Hello, Can you confirm that the XT-170 will fit as a replacement for the stock Hitachi on a Yanmar 4JH-TE ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Dual Foot XT Alternator Kits > Balmar XT-DF-170-J10-KIT alternator kit with Max Charge regulator

Question 39

What kind of components are included in the BEP Pro Electrical Installer System? View answer

Asked 5 ´days ago | The BEP Pro Electrical Installer System

Question 40

What is the Victron Smart IP43 Charger 12/50(3) 120-240V? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Victron IP43 Chargers > Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 12/50(3)

Question 41

What are the input voltage requirements for the Victron Smart IP43 Charger 12/50(3) 120-240V? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Victron IP43 Chargers > Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 12/50(3)

Question 42

Will this Balmar 48-YSP-3GM-B Pulley Kit work with a Balmar 6 series alternator? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-3GM-B Pulley Kit for Yanmar 2GM20-F, 3GM30-F, 3GM-F

Question 43

What fuses does the Lynx Distributor use? View answer

Asked 5 ´days ago | Lynx DC Distribution System

Question 44

What's the suggested battery fusing for Victron Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 with Bluetooth? 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 45

Are these switches waterproof? View answer

Asked 5 ´days ago | Panel Mount Switches

Question 46

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 47

How do you connect to the Victron Cerbo GX if you don't have the Touch 50 or Touch 70 screen? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 48

Does the Victron Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG include monitoring capabilities? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy LYN034170310 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 NG (M10)

Question 49

What are the key specifications of the Balmar 60-100-SV Alternator? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | 6 Series Dual Foot with Single V Pulley > Balmar 60-100-SV Alternator -12 Volt 100 Amp Single Pulley

Question 50

Does a Victron BMV 712 monitor come with a shunt or do I have to order it separately? View answer

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

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