Using DC DC Converters for power conditioning
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/30/2020 to
Techniques and How to...
Anyone using sensitive electronics in a mobile environment will be familiar with the problem of equipment malfunction caused by a fluctuating power supply. This article describes how to solve the problem...........
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Ever wondered what is inside a Victron Lithium Battery?
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/21/2020 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
Ever wondered what is inside a Victron Smart Lithium Battery? Here is an inside photo to show you
Major update to Victron Connect - Remote connection now available over the internet
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/13/2020 to
System Integration
This blog post describes an upgrade to the Victron Connect software v5.20 released in April 2020. Now with the aid of a GX device such as the Cerbo GX connected devices can be controlled and configured remotely over the internet.
Victron Cyrix explained
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/6/2020 to
Battery Combiners
The Cyrix Battery Combiner is a microprocessor controlled heavy duty relay that automatically connects batteries in parallel when one of them has reached a pre-set voltage There are a lot of variations of the Victron Cyrix and this article attempts to explain the differences between them
ABYC Webinar - De-mystifying Basic Electrical Concepts
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/3/2020 to
System Integration
This ABYC Webinar covers a lot of ground and discusses wiring, wire sizing, circuit protection and the basic concepts involved in putting together a marine electrical system
Sprinter Van Electrical Systems Engineering by TouRig
Posted by Liam Kennedy on 1/21/2020 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Sprinter Van Electrical Systems Engineering by TouRig
Victron new products update Winter 2019-2020
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/12/2019 to
Older Posts
Victron have adopted a page out of the Apple playbook and made a big announcement of new products recently in Amsterdam at the Mets 2019 expo. They have upped their game this year with the addition of a splashy video to showcase the abilities of the new Cerbo GX. Read about our first impressions in the following blog post.......
Setting up parallel and split phase systems using the Victron MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/4/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
This article is about setting up parallel and three phase systems using the MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers
Video on the inner workings of the MultiPlus inverter charger
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/28/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
This 20 minute video has an in-depth look at the inner workings of the MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers
How to change a pulley on a Balmar alternator
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/22/2019 to
Alternators
To change an alternator pulley you need the right tool, this short video shows you how.
Safe handling of Lithium Batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/19/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
You have to handle Lithium Batteries carefully to avoid accidental short circuits, the consequences of dropping a wrench on the terminals could be disastrous.
Victron MultiPlus in Power Assist Mode
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/28/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
The Victron MultiPlus inverter charger can sync with a small generator to provide additional power to start a load like an air conditioner that the generator by itself wouldn't be able to get started.
Current Wars movie now in theaters!!
Posted by George Kaye on 10/24/2019 to
Older Posts
New movie now in theaters
Victron Energy Products at SEMA Car Show
Posted by George Kaye on 10/18/2019 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Black Rhino Jeep Gladiator using Victron Energy products at the SEMA car show!!
Victron Energy New Smart DC-DC charger
Posted by George Kaye on 10/15/2019 to
Battery Chargers
New Product: Orion-TR Smart DC-DC charger
Alternator Charging Lithium
Posted by George Kaye on 10/7/2019 to
Alternators
How to not blow up your alternator
Ross Lukeman Camper Van Projects
Posted by George Kaye on 9/26/2019 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Camper van projects by Ross Lukeman
Dixon Marine Sprinter Van
Posted by George Kaye on 9/26/2019 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Dixon Marine sprinter van setup
Lithium Battery Installation - example from Sailbits.Com
Posted by Steve Michell of SailBits.com on 9/18/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
This is to introduce an article written by one of our customers about his experiences installing a Lithium Battery System on his Beneteau
Testing your Lithium Ion battery system
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
System Integration
When you have completed your lithium battery system you need to take if for an extended test drive so that you understand fully that it works the way it was designed. Don't assume it works, try it out.
Programming your Victron MultiPlus inverter charger with the VE Configure program - Part 3 - "The Assistants"
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
Programming with the VE Configure program is easy. Part 1 of the Blog Post described the proceedure. Part 2 described the settings, and this is Part 3 which discusses the use of "Assistants" which are apps you can load and which control how the MultiPlus behaves in certain circumstances.
Programming your Victron MultiPlus inverter charger with the VE Configure program - Part 2 - The Settings
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
Programming with the VE Configure program is easy and Part 1 of this Blog Post described the procedure. This part describes the settings themselves.
Programming your Victron MultiPlus inverter charger with the VE Configure program - Part 1 - The Procedure
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
Programming with the VE Configure program is so easy compared to trying to program your MultiPlus using the dipswitches. You will require the Mk3USB interface. Here are part 1 of the instructions which describes the procedure. Part 2 wil then go into the settings themselves. Since this article was written Victron have updated the instruction manual for the VE Configure program. You can read about it on my updated Blog Post
Installing your Victron MultiPlus Inverter Charger
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
The post details unpacking, mounting and wiring your new MultiPlus, subsequent articles will detail the programming options.
Demo Lithium Battery System
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
I'm building a complete Lithium Battery System as a demo to take to the Annapolis Boat Show. As I build the system I will be writing about it in this blog post. So check back again as this post will change from day to day. The entire installation will be online on the Victron VRM Portal and you will be able to check in and see the state of charge and useage statistics.......