Victron Energy IP22 12V/20 (3)

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cuevision asked Dec 14, '22

Victron Energy IP22 12V/20 (3)

Hello to you all. I read some posts over here according the Victron Energy IP22 12V/20 (3). But I can't find one that fits my needs/question. Hope some of you know.

I have 3 batteries (105A) . All 3 are the same. I now am charging them individually through the 3 ouputs theVictron Energy IP22 12V/20 (3) has.

I now want to use 2 of these batteries parallel, giving me 210A. Can you tell me how I have to setup the V Energy with this new configuration. Can I still use all three outputs to supply each battery individually? Or do I have to use 2 outputs: *1 for the standalone battery and *1 output to connect to the both parallel configuration?

Hope I made myself clear (From Dutch to English) Thanks and I am looking forward to your replies.

Regards,
Ed

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Answer 1 · 2022-12-14T14:35:57Z

djsmiley answered · Dec 14, 2022 at 02:35 PM

There is no point in running multiple wires from the various outputs. The charger doesn't provide 3x30A, its just 30A shared on 3 outputs.

Just wire the 2 batteries in parallel and connect to a single output port, and use the second output port for the separate battery, and leave the 3rd output unused.

Keep in mind if those batteries have had different usage/cycles/aging it is generally NOT recommended to parallel them. Paralelling lead-acid is only recommended with same age/wear/capacity of batteries.

Small note: use the proper abbreviations: your battery is 105Ah, not 105A. Small detail ;)
Capacity is indicated in Ah (if you include the voltage) or in Wh: So either 12V / 105Ah, or 1260Wh. (Ampere-hours or Watthours). Capacity has to include a time factor.
Current is indicated in A (Ampere)

(En ja, je vraag was duidelijk: Gewoon 2 uitgangen gebruiken)

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kevgermany ♦♦ commented · Dec 14, 2022 at 04:17 PM

There were posts before about this. Bottom line was that connecting different batteries to the different ports is ok as the voltage differences make charging self regulating between the batteries.

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Answer 2 · 2022-12-14T15:35:36Z

cuevision answered · Dec 14, 2022 at 03:35 PM

Thanks (dank je) for your reply. It's clear now how to handle. About these batteries. They're the same and bought together. I read it at Victron that this should be the way to get the loader doing its proper work. Also nice to know how simple mistakes like Ah and A :-)

Best regards,
Ed

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