Victron Lynx Power In: Setup & DC Busbar Guide

Key Takeaways

• The Victron Lynx Power In operates across a wide Voltage range 9 - 60Vdc with a heavy-duty Current rating 1000Adc continuous rating.
• Available with Connections Busbar M8 or M10 connection hardware options to accommodate diverse terminal lug sizes.
• Internally features Positive busbar Negative busbar Positive connections Negative connections Ground connection for balanced DC consolidation.
• Constructed with corrosion-resistant Busbar material Tinned copper featuring Busbar dimensions (hxw) 8 x 30mm.
• Housed in durable Enclosure material ABS with Enclosure dimensions (hxwxd) 290 x 170 x 80mm Unit weight 2.1 kg.
• Engineered with Protection class IP22 for indoor and mobile battery compartments.
• Rated for extreme operating conditions with an Operating temperature range -40°C to +60°, Storage temperature range -40°C to +60°, and Humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing).

Modular DC Power Consolidation & Architecture

The Victron Lynx Power In is a modular high-current DC busbar used to parallel multiple battery strings or combine solar charge controllers and DC loads. It forms part of the modular Lynx Distribution System alongside the Lynx Distributor, Lynx Class-T Power In, and Lynx Smart BMS.

The Victron Lynx Power In is a modular 1000A DC busbar (9 - 60Vdc operating voltage, 1000Adc continuous rating) constructed with 8 x 30 mm tinned copper and M8 or M10 hardware:

• Positive Busbar (4 Positions): 4x M8/M10 DC Positive Studs, Modular Interconnection Joiners.
• Negative Busbar (4 Pos.): 4x M8/M10 DC Negative Studs, 1x Ground Connection Stud.

Multi-String Battery Paralleling

• Terminal Layout: The module provides 4 positive connections and 4 negative connections, allowing up to 4 parallel 12V, 24V, or 48V battery strings to connect directly to the main DC bus.
• Ground Connection: Incorporates a dedicated ground stud for bonding the battery system to chassis or earth ground.
• Modular Mechanical Linking: Multiple Lynx Power In modules can be bolted directly together on either side using standard M8 or M10 busbar joiners.

Hardware Specifications & Torquing Rules

Proper installation prevents thermal buildup on high-current DC conductors:

• Conductor Torquing: Secure cable lugs to the M8 studs at 11 Nm or M10 studs at 14 Nm. Torque busbar joiner bolts to 14 Nm to ensure optimal surface contact across the Busbar dimensions (hxw) 8 x 30mm tinned copper busbar.
• Fusing Requirements: The Lynx Power In does not contain internal fuse holders. External inline fuses or companion fused modules (such as the Lynx Class-T Power In or Lynx Distributor) must be used on every battery cable to protect against short circuits.

Technical Specifications & Environmental Performance