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. Note that M10 refers to the busbar connection joints where the modules are connected to each other. The fuse and cable connections are always M8.
The Lynx Distributor has a power LED and four fuse status indication LEDs.
If connected to a Lynx Smart BMS, up to 4 Lynx Distributors can send fuse status information to the Lynx Smart BMS. This feature is not available when connected to a Lynx Shunt VE.Can.
The Lynx Distributor - with and without cover
The Lynx Distributor ships together with a 40cm RJ10 cable. This cable provides power to the Lynx Distributor and is also used to transmit data if connected to a Lynx Smart BMS.
The RJ10 cable
The Lynx Distributor is designed to hold MEGA fuses. These need to be purchased separately.
For more information, see the Fuses & fuse holders product page.
A selection of MEGA fuses with a variety of current ratings
2.2. VictronConnect App
If the Lynx Distributor is connected to a Lynx Smart BMS, it can be monitored and set up with the VictronConnect App.
For more information, see the VictronConnect App download page and the VictronConnect manual.
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2.3. GX device
Up to 4 connected Lynx Distributors can be monitored with a GX device if connected to a Lynx Smart BMS.
For more information on the GX device, see the GX device product page.
The GX device can be connected to the VRM portal, allowing remote monitoring.
For more information on the VRM portal, see the VRM page.
GX devices: Cerbo GX & GX Touch, CCGX and Venus GX
2.4. The Lynx Distribution System
The Lynx Distribution System is a modular busbar system that incorporates DC connections, distribution, fusing, battery monitoring and/or Lithium battery management. For more information, see the DC Distribution Systems product page.
The Lynx Distribution System consist of the following parts:
Lynx Power In - A positive and negative busbar with four batteries or DC equipment connections, available in two versions, with M8 or M10 busbar.
Lynx Distributor - A positive and negative busbar with four fused connections for batteries or DC equipment and fuse monitoring, available in two versions, with M8 or M10 busbar.
Lynx Shunt VE.Can - A positive busbar with a space for a main system fuse and a negative busbar with a shunt for battery monitoring. 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 device and the VRM portal. Available as a 500A model with M8 busbars or 1000A model with M10 busbars.
The Lynx modules: Lynx Power In, Lynx Distributor, Lynx Shunt VE.Can and Lynx Smart BMS