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- Page 1 B L U E P O W E R Bus-based power distribution system Installation & Operation manual VE.NET DC...
- Page 2 EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HERE IN. Victron Energy B.V. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..........4 2.2 Configure the system.......19 Operation ..........25 1.1 General Priority ..........19 Push button panel overview.... 25 VE.Net DC......... 4 Switch mode ........19 Switch on the system ...... 26 Features ..........4 Navigation lights ......19 Background light ......26 About this manual...... -
Page 4: Introduction
• A warning for broken (navigation) light or wire. VE.Net DC is a modern electronically • A warning for overloads. The controlled bus system. Special built in features reduce the risk of a cable fire or appliance turns off automatically. -
Page 5: Overview
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Overview Overview of components A. Cable harness including: • 10 A fuse • 50 A fuse • 10 A. direct power node • 20 A. direct power node C(5x) F(1x) •... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R 2 Installation Install the system Precautions • • Observe the following when you wire the Always use insulation barriers to Protect components and wires with system: prevent a short circuit of exposed sheets, conduits or equivalent means Never install any components above terminal connectors. -
Page 7: Calculate The Needed Power
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Calculate the needed power Calculate the total power and the amount of nodes for each bus-cable before you start installation. 1. Calculate for each single appliance or groups of appliances the power needed. -
Page 8: Select The Nodes
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Select the nodes We recommend the following set-up: Node Appliance Cable Diameter (AWG) Navigation light Interior light 10 A Deck light Instruments Interior light Power outlet Refrigerator 16 A Fresh water pump Bilge-pump... -
Page 9: Routing From The Appliance(S) To The Node
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Routing from the appliance(s) to the node Node Node 1. Lay-out the wires from the appliance 4. Lay-out single appliances directly to 5. Lay-out group appliances parallel to to where the node will be placed. -
Page 10: Routing Of The Bus Cable And Main Fuse Box
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Routing of the bus cable and main fuse box max. 200 cm 80" 1. Lay-out the bus-, instrument-, Warning! Note: Make sure that the cable between switchboard- and bilge-pump cables Do not install nodes in a the fuse box and the battery has a and the main fuse box to where they... -
Page 11: Install The Main Fuse Box
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Install the main fuse box 1. Remove the cover of the main fuse 2. Install the main fuse box on a 3. Set the fuses in the position. -
Page 12: Connect To The Battery
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Connect to the battery 20 mm 6/8" 15 mm 5/8" 1. If necessary, adjust the length of the 4. Cut the wire. 8. Clamp the bundles of + (red) and – bus wires at the main fuse box. -
Page 13: Connect The Direct Power Nodes (Dpn)
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Connect the direct power nodes (DPN) 30 cm 12" Fusebox Max 10 A 1. Start from the main fuse box. 4. Attach the wires for the push button Caution! 2. -
Page 14: Install The Switch Panel
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Install the switch panel 20 mm 6/8" 1. Remove the cover of the switch 2. Feed the wires through a 20 mm 3. Install the back panel on a suitable panel. - Page 15 Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Violet Black VBAT 4. Insert the labels in the cover. 5. Connect the wires to the electronics. 6. Replace the front cover. Note: • Switch 1 and 4 are reserved for the bilge-pump.
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Page 16: Install The Node
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Install the node 2 mm 1/16" Note: Start with the node closed to 2. Push the wires into the base. 4. Cut the insulation with the cable the main fuse box. - Page 17 Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R 6. Push the clips onto the wire. Make 8. Push the clips into place to secure. 10. Put some DC4 compound around the sure the clips make contact with the 9.
- Page 18 Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R 30 cm 12" 13. Place the middle cover 15. Attach the connectors to the wires 16. Attach the wires with a clamp every 14. Attach the proper node. and clamp them accordingly.
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Page 19: Configure The System
Use this mode priority. node, but to the same switch. for the horn, winch etc. Combined with a VE.Net DC Navigation light board it is easy to see which light is defective. Bilge-pump Feedback defective lamp/cable... -
Page 20: Start The System The First Time
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Start the system the first time 1. Switch on all main fuses. 2. Switch on the push button panel. 3. Proceed with configuration. Warning: In case of immediate alarm (buzzer and lightening of the polarity warning led): 1. -
Page 21: Configure One Switch To One Node
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Configure one switch to one node Toggle 2 sec Direct 5 sec 1. Push the + and – for two seconds. 2. Connect the appliance to the node. 3. -
Page 22: Configure More Than One Switch To One Node
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Configure more than one switch to one node 2 sec 1. Do the procedure as in ´Configure 3. Push the first configured switch 4. Push the desired switch shortly. The one switch to one node´. -
Page 23: Change Feedback Of Defective Lamp/Wire
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Change feedback of defective lamp/wire 2 sec 1. Push the + and – for two seconds. 2. Push the + 3 times shortly. 4. Push the switch button that The display shows C1. -
Page 24: Delete Connection Between Switch And Node
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Delete connection between switch and node 2 sec 1. Push the + and – for two seconds. 2. Push the + 4 times shortly. 4. Turn off and on the push button The display shows C1. -
Page 25: Operation
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R 3 Operation Push button panel overview A. On/off B. Push button C. Label over current polarity D. Warning light ´Over current´ E. Warning light ´Polarity´ F. Display G. -
Page 26: Switch On The System
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Switch on the system 1. Switch on all fuses. 2. Push the button. 3. Push the switch button of the node to The indication lights in the turn on the corresponding appliance. -
Page 27: Warning Lights
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Warning lights Light Buzzer Meaning Action The two warning light on the push-button Polarity Continuous Battery connected wrong, the Turn off all fuses in the fuse panel warn you for the following failures: + and –... -
Page 28: Detection Of Doors And Hatches
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Detection of doors and hatches Light Meaning The buttons on the switch panel can be Door / hatch / switch closed used for detection if a door or a hatch is Door / hatch / switch open opened. -
Page 29: Direct Power Node (Dpn)
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Direct Power Node (DPN) o f f o f f o f f D i r D i r D i r i t a i t a i t a D i g D i g... -
Page 30: Switch Off The System
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Switch off the system over current polarity 1. Push the switch. Warning! Note: In case it is preferred to leave The indication lights and appliances Always Turn off all fuses in some appliances (e.g. -
Page 31: Maintenance
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R 4 Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Possible solution Polarity light is illuminated, a continuous • • Battery is connected wrong. Turn off the main power immediately. beep is heard. •... -
Page 32: Replace The Node
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Replace the node Red/Violet Black 1. Switch off all fuses. If no new nodes are available: For appliances connected via a power 2. Unplug the connectors on the node. node: Make sure which connector is 1. -
Page 33: Technical Specifications
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Technical specifications System voltage : 12 V Voltage range : 10-16 V Standby power consumption : <10 mA Active power consumption : Approximately 100 mA Storage temperature : -20 ºC to +70 ºC (-4 °F to 158 °F) Operational temperature : -4 ºC to +50 ºC (24 °F to 122 °F) -
Page 34: Spare Parts
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Spare parts 13-14-15-16-17-18-19... - Page 35 Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Number Article description Article number Main Fuse 10 A MF10A-0 Direct power node 10 A DPN10A-0 Fuse 10 A DPNF 10A-0 Main Fuse 50 A MF50A-0 Direct power node 20 A DPN20A-0 Fuse 20 A DPNF20A-0...
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Page 36: Appendix
Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R 5 Appendix The following sections can be used and (when necessary) removed from this manual: Configuration table (3x) - Page 37 Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Configuration table Bus cable number: ....Type node Serial Priority Switch Type of appliance Amperage Total amperage for the bus cable...
- Page 38 Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Configuration table Bus cable number: ....Type node Serial Priority Switch Type of appliance Amperage Total amperage for the bus cable...
- Page 39 Installation & operation manual B L U E P O W E R Configuration table Bus cable number: ....Type node Serial Priority Switch Type of appliance Amperage Total amperage for the bus cable...
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