Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

Can I use this SolidSwitch relay for my anchor light? View answer

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

Question 2

Is there any downside to using the auto detect version of this vs the dedicated 3600w version? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Transformers > Victron Energy ITR050362041 Isolation Transformer 3600W with autodetect input voltage

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Can this be used with a Mac and Victron Connect to program a MultiPlus? View answer

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

Question 6

I have a universal M25 engine. I want to fit a Balmar series 6 100 Amp alternator. My current V-belt is 3/8 wide. I want a pulley conversion kit for a single V-belt I presume it is 1/2 inch wide.... unless there is a good reason not to. Does Balmar make a kit like that? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar 48-USP-M25 Pulley Kit for Universal M25, M-A

Question 7

Can the Bluetooth dongle be used to program the regulator without the SG200 display component. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618-H Voltage Regulator with harness 12 Volts

Question 8

Is there derating information for using smaller cables? My continuous load is only about 125A @ 24VDC, and I'd like to stay with smaller cables. Thanks! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Relays, Solenoids and Combiners > Blue Sea 7622 ML-Series 500 Amp 12 Volt ACR

Question 9

I am in the process of adding a second 30 amp shore power circuit for air conditioning. Is this Blue Sea 8077 AC Panel Main 120VAC 30A the right breaker? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | AC Main Panels > Blue Sea 8077 AC Panel Main 120VAC 30A

Question 10

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

Question 11

The panel has 8 AC breaker positions and 18 DC breaker positions however not all positions have breakers/switches. What is the additional costs to fill all of these positions? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 8408 AC Panel 8/DC18 pos w/ AC & DC Multimeter

Question 12

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 13

Can I connect the Charge Disconnect to a MultiPlus AND an MPPT? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | BMS's for Victron SMART Lithium Batteries > Victron Energy BMS110022000 Smart Battery Management System BMS CL 12-100

Question 14

Does the Balmar Bluetooth Gateway PN SG2-0300 allow me to monitor battery status via Bluetooth or is it just to update the software? View answer

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

Question 15

Does this alternator require an external voltage regulator? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Dual Foot XT Alternators > Balmar XT-DF-170-K6 dual foot alternator with K6 pulley

Question 16

Do you need a bluetooth dongle for this Victron Smart MPPT? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110020160R Smart Solar MPPT 100/20 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 17

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 18

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 19

What is the Victron GX Touch 50? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Victron Energy BPP900455050 GX Touch 50

Question 20

What safety and efficiency features does the MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 120V inverter/charger include? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | 12 Volt DC Inverter Chargers > Victron Energy PMP122305122 MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 120V inverter/charger (UL Version)

Question 21

What is the Victron MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 120V inverter/charger? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | 12 Volt DC Inverter Chargers > Victron Energy PMP122305122 MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 120V inverter/charger (UL Version)

Question 22

What are the key features of this Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter 24/12-20A? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 23

What is the Victron Energy ORI241220260 Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Waterproof DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI241220260 Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter 24/12-20A

Question 24

What is the Blue Sea 5191 Single Terminal Fuse Block primarily used for? View answer

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

Question 25

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

Asked 8 ´months ago | Communication Centers > Cerbo GX Mk2

Question 26

What features make the Balmar XT-DF-170-J10 alternator stand out? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Dual Foot XT Alternators > Balmar XT-DF-170-J10 dual foot alternator with J10 pulley

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of the Blue Sea 5502 Class-T Fuse Block? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Class-T Fuse Blocks > Blue Sea 5502 Class-T Fuse Block 225-400A

Question 28

What battery types is the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A non-isolated DC DC charger compatible with? View answer

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

Question 29

What EMC improvements does Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 have? 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 30

If I purchase the Cerbo GX and Touch 50, is there any need to purchase the Digital Multi Control GX remote panel as well? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 31

I am not sure that I will be able to get an HDMI cable to my drivers area from where I pan to mount the Cerbo GX. What is the Bluetooth range ? Does the USB carry data or is it strictly for power ? I may be able to run the HDMI over Cat 5 making it possible to run the display from USB power and signal over HDMI via Cat 5. Thank you! Sincerely, bruce View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 32

Does the SHU065150050 Smart Shunt connect to the Cerbo GX or does it connect to the Touch 70? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 33

Is the MPPT 100/50 compatible with other Victron products? 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 34

Does the Victron MPPT 100/50 have Bluetooth, and how does it work? 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 35

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 36

When using a Victron 100/50 MPPT controller what is the recommended fusing at the battery? 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 37

Is a temperature sensor necessary with the Victron MPPT 100/50 controller? 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 38

What are the key features that make this BEP 778-T2S-400 fuse block stand out for marine installations? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | The BEP Pro Electrical Installer System > BEP 778-T2S-400 Pro Installer Class T Fuse Holder w/2 Additional Studs - 225-400A

Question 39

Is the Victron ORI122421226 suitable for charging my RV's 24 volt battery from the 12 volt system? View answer

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

Question 40

Is unit programmable to simulate the "Engine On" feature of the Orion ? View answer

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

Question 41

Does the Victron ORI122421226 auto-activate? Can it connect to an ignition switch? View answer

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

Question 42

What is the Victron MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 2x120V Inverter/Charger (UL Version)? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Residential and Commercial > Victron PMP122305102 MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 2x120V Inverter/Charger (UL Version)

Question 43

What are the main features of this Lynx BMS 500 NG? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Battery Management System for Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Question 44

Is this Quattro-II 2 x 120 volt suitable for beginners, and where can I find more setup guidance? View answer

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

Question 45

Can I use this cable to connect a Cerbo GX TO my NMEA 2000 backbone? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter & Charger Accessories > Victron Energy ASS030520200 VE.Can to NMEA2000 Cable

Question 46

How does the AC input and output work on this Quattro-II 2x120V model? View answer

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

Question 47

What is the Victron QUA122305130 Quattro-II 12/3000/120-50/50 2x120V? View answer

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

Question 48

Does the kit J 10 alternator pulley fit the M35B original equipment Mando 51 amp. alternator? I don't know what the shaft size is? View answer

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

Question 49

What is the Balmar APM-12 and what is its primary purpose? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Alternator protection > Balmar APM-12 Alternator Protection Module for 12 volt systems

Question 50

What is the primary function of the Blue Sea 6006 battery switch? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Technical Support

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