Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/25/2024 to
The new ability to have parallel Lynx Lithium battery systems was introduced in July 2024 with the release of Venus OS v3.40. This feature adds redundancy, increases maximum installable capacity, and allows higher charge and discharge currents. It applies to all systems using the Lynx BMS, including the original versions and the NG (New Generation) versions.
The feature allows redundancy for mission critical installations by permitting one part of the battery system to continue even if another part has shut down. The system will remain online for as long as possible while preserving safety and battery life. The Cerbo GX or other GX device keeps tabs on all the systems, showing the individual banks as well as the system as a whole. This feature requires Lynx Smart BMS firmware version v1.11 in combination with Venus OS v3.40.
This feature has just been announced and detailed instructions have not yet been provided, but at PKYS we are going to try and build a system anyway and should be able to report back soon.
Peter Kennedy has been in business since 1991 designing, installing and servicing marine electrical systems. The purpose of this blog is to offer support to both professional installers and do-it-yourself boat owners who wish to undertake this work themselves.
SEARCH
You can subscribe to get automatic notifications of new blog posts, this is separate from a newsletter subscription.