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Victron Energy Inverter Control VE.Direct Panel

Brand:
Victron Energy
Part no:
REC040010210R

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Specifications

Type
Remote panel

This is the Victron Energy Inverter Control VE.Direct, a control panel for Victron inverters that use the VE.Direct interface. It is described as suitable for every VE.Direct inverter. Victron provides a connection mounting template for it, along with a STP model file of the panel, so the installation can be laid out ahead of time.

Our take

Victron publishes a connection mounting template for this panel, so the fitting can be planned on paper before anything is drilled. It works with all VE.Direct inverters, so the choice depends on the interface rather than the inverter model.

From our buying guide

BCI defines a battery management system as an electronic system that monitors a battery's condition, performance and health. Some lithium batteries have one built in and some need an external unit.

Check before you buy:

  • A voltage reading means little until the battery has rested, and each maker sets its own rest and table.
  • An amp-hour figure needs its rate, since BCI says rated capacity is specified at a particular discharge rate, temperature and cutoff voltage.

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