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Lynx Distributor M8 and M10
rev 02 - 12/2023

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 rev 02 - 12/2023...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Table of Contents 1. Safety Precautions ........................1 1.1. Safety Warnings Lynx Distribution System ................1 1.2. Transport and Storage ...................... 1 2. Introduction ........................... 2 2.1. The Lynx Distributor ......................2 2.2. VictronConnect App ......................2 2.3.
  • Page 3 Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 11. Enclosure dimensions Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 ..............27...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 1. Safety Precautions 1.1. Safety Warnings Lynx Distribution System • Do not work on live busbars. Ensure that the busbar is unpowered by disconnecting all positive battery poles prior to removing the Lynx front cover.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 2. Introduction 2.1. The Lynx Distributor The Lynx Distributor contains a positive and a negative busbar. The positive busbar has four fuse-protected connections with fuse monitoring. The negative busbar has four connections and a ground connection. It is part of the Lynx Distribution system and is available in two versions, with M8 or M10 busbar.

  • Page 6: Gx Device

    It has VE.Can communication for monitoring and setup with a GX device. • Lynx Smart BMS - For use together with Victron Energy Smart Lithium batteries. It contains a positive busbar with a contactor driven by a battery management system (BMS) and a negative busbar with a shunt for battery monitoring. It has Bluetooth communication for monitoring and setup via the VictronConnect App and VE.Can communication for monitoring with a GX...

  • Page 7: Features

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 3. Features 3.1. Internal parts and wiring diagram Lynx Distributor The internal physical parts and the wiring diagram of the Lynx Distributor indicating the following parts: • Positive busbar • Negative busbar • Fuses • Positive connections •...

  • Page 8: The Rj10 Cable

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Fuse detection is possible from all fuses on the battery side or the load or charger side. Be aware that the fuse detection has a particularity; when batteries are connected to multiple Lynx Distributor circuits and if one of the battery fuses blows, the fuse monitor will not measure a high enough voltage over the fuse to trigger a broken fuse alarm until the battery is being charged or discharged.

  • Page 9: Communication And Interfacing

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 4. Communication and interfacing 4.1. Lynx Distributor fuse monitoring Up to 4 Lynx Distributors can be connected to a Lynx Smart BMS. They communicate via the RJ10 cable. The Lynx Distributors communicate fuse and operational status to the Lynx Smart BMS. The Lynx Smart BMS can be used to read out the Lynx Distributors and generate alarms in case a fuse is blown or communication is lost.

  • Page 10: System Design

    A Lynx distribution system usually consists of a single Lynx Shunt VE.Can module or a single Lynx Smart BMS module. The choice between a Lynx Shunt VE.Can or a Lynx Smart BMS depends on what type of batteries are used in the system. The Lynx Smart BMS can only be used with the Victron Energy Lithium Smart Batteries, while the Lynx Shunt VE.Can is suitable for...

  • Page 11: System Example - Lynx Shunt Ve.can, Lynx Power In, Lynx Distributor And Lead Acid Batteries

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Figure 2. Example of Interconnected Lynx modules without their covers (Lynx Shunt VE.Can) Battery connections Battery monitor and main fuse Fused DC loads and charge connections Interconnected Lynx modules: Lynx Power In, Lynx Shunt VE.Can and Lynx Distributor The example below shows a Lynx system consisting of a Lynx distributor, Lynx Smart BMS and another Lynx Distributor.

  • Page 12: System Example - Lynx Smart Bms, 2X Lynx Distributor And Lithium Batteries

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 GX touch 50 Solar charger Inverter/charger VE.Can VE.Direct Cerbo GX VE.Bus Lynx Power In Lynx Shunt VE.Can Lynx Distributor RJ10 cable DC loads Temp sensor BatteryProtect 4 batteries in parallel System with Lynx Shunt VE.Can, lead acid batteries, a Lynx Shunt VE.Can and a Lynx Distributor 5.1.4.

  • Page 13: System Example - Lynx Distributor Only

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 GX touch 50 Inverter/charger Cerbo GX VE.Bus VE.Can VE.Direct Solar charger Lynx Distributor Lynx Smart BMS Lynx Distributor RJ10 cable RJ10 cable DC loads BatteryProtect cables 2 batteries in parallel ATD (allowed-to-discharge) System with Lithium batteries, Lynx Smart BMS and two Lynx Distributors 5.1.5.

  • Page 14: System Sizing

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 5.2. System sizing 5.2.1. Current rating Lynx modules The Lynx Distributor, Lynx Shunt VE.Can and the Lynx Power In are rated for a nominal current of 1000A for 12, 24 or 48 System voltages. See the table below for an idea of how much power the Lynx modules are rated at different voltages. The power rating will indicate how big the connected inverter/charger system can be.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 6. Installation 6.1. Mechanical connections 6.1.1. Lynx module connection features The Lynx module can be opened up by unscrewing the 2 cover screws. The contacts on the left side are covered by a removable rubber sleeve.

  • Page 16: Addressing Lynx Distributor

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Figure 3. Connection sequence when connecting two Lynx modules M8 bolt Lynx module M8 Spring washer M8 Washer Lynx module Correct placement of the M8 (M10) washer, spring washer and nut. 6.1.3. Addressing Lynx Distributor These instructions only apply if the system contains a Lynx Smart BMS together with multiple Lynx Distributors and the serial number of the Lynx Distributors is HQ1909 or above.

  • Page 17: Electrical Connections

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 6.2. Electrical connections 6.2.1. Connect RJ10 cable(s) These instructions only apply if the system contains Lynx distributor(s) together with a Lynx Smart BMS or a Lynx Shunt VE.Can. There are two RJ10 connectors in each Lynx Distributor, one on the left and one on the right. See the drawing below.

  • Page 18: Ground And Negative Connections

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Figure 6. Correct mounting sequence DC wires Cable lug M8 bolt M8 Spring washer M8 Washer Lynx module Correct placement of the M8 Cable lug, washer, spring washer and nut 6.2.3. Ground and Negative connections Connect the ground wire This only applies if the system requires a ground connection.

  • Page 19: Place Lynx Distributor Fuses

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Cable seperators M8 negative connection Flip up the cable separator to reach the negative connections Negative connection Lynx Distributor 6.2.4. Place Lynx Distributor fuses Before placing fuses, check if the middle row's bottom nuts are tightened correctly to a use torque moment of 10Nm.

  • Page 20: Positive Connections

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Leave this wire in place Middle row M8 nuts Placing Lynx Distributor fuses 6.2.5. Positive connections Before making any positive connections, make sure that the positive wires are not powered. Disconnect all positive cables from the battery prior to connecting them to the Lynx module. This to prevent accidental short circuits.

  • Page 21: Settings Lynx Distributor

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 6.3.1. Settings Lynx Distributor These instructions only apply if the system contains one or more Lynx Distributors. Each Lynx distributor must be addressed and set to A, B, C or D. This is done via a 2-way dip switch inside the Lynx distributor.

  • Page 22: Commissioning The Lynx Distributor

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 7. Commissioning the Lynx Distributor Commissioning sequence: Check polarity of all DC cables. Check cross sectional area of all DC cables. Check if all cable lugs have been crimped correctly. Check if all cable connections are tight (don’t exceed maximum torque).

  • Page 23: Operation Lynx Distributor

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 8. Operation Lynx Distributor Powering up When the Lynx Distributor is powered up by the Lynx Smart BMS, all LEDs will light up for one second, after which the address briefly is shown via a fuse LED. Fuse 1 LED illuminates for Distributor A, Fuse 2 LED illuminates for Distributor B and so on. The power LED is orange during power up and will turn green once power up is complete.

  • Page 24: Monitoring Lynx Distributor

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 LED indication busbar unpowered LED overview The operational status of the Lynx Distributor is communicated via LEDs. This is the overview: Table 2. Lynx Distributor LED overview LED indication Status Power LED yellow + fuse LEDs off...
  • Page 25 Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 The VictronConnect App Lynx Smart BMS showing Lynx Distributor status Fuse blown alarm This alarm is raised if a fuse has blown. The fuse status will change in the VictronConnect App and an alarm message is displayed.
  • Page 26 Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Examples of a fuse alarm on the VictronConnect App and on a GX device Communication lost alarm This alarm is raised, if a Lynx Distributor was detected by the Lynx Smart BMS on power up but the Lynx Smart BMS cannot see the Lynx Distributor any longer.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting And Support

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 9. Troubleshooting and Support For unexpected behaviour or suspected product faults, refer to this chapter. Start by checking the common issues described here. If the problem persists, contact the point of purchase (Victron dealer or distributor) for technical support.

  • Page 28: Lynx Distributor Operational Issues

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 9.3. Lynx Distributor operational issues Does not power up (No LEDs) The electronics that drive the fuse detection circuits and the Lynx Distributor receives its power from a Lynx Smart BMS or from a Lynx VE.Can via the RJ10 cable. When correctly powered up, the power LED should illuminate either green yellow or red. If no LEDs are illuminated at all check the following: •...

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications Lynx Distributor

    Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 10. Technical specifications Lynx Distributor Power Voltage range 9 - 60Vdc Supported system voltages 12, 24 or 48V Reverse polarity protection Current rating 1000Adc continuous Power consumption Maximum 100mA (with all LEDs illuminated) (1) The RJ10 cable connection is not protected against reverse polarity (2) Powered from Lynx Shunt VE.Can or Lynx Smart BMS...
  • Page 30 Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 11. Enclosure dimensions Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Dimension Drawing - Lynx Distributor LYN060102000 Lynx Distributor 8.8(2x) 53.5 13.5 25.5 6.5(2x) 77.5 R2.6 R2.6 Dimensions in mm DETAIL DETAIL SCALE 1 : 1 SCALE 1 : 1...
  • Page 31 Lynx Distributor M8 and M10 Dimension Drawing - Lynx Distributor (M10) LYN060102010 Lynx Distributor (M10) - LYN060102010 Lynx Distributor (M10) 252.3 53.5 32.9 10.5 25.5 6.5(2x) 11(2x) 285.1 R2.6 R2.6 Dimensions in mm DETAIL DETAIL SCALE 1 : 1 SCALE 1 : 1...

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