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2. Documentation

This User Manual provides information about the integration of Discover AES Lithium batteries with Victron Energy 
devices in a Closed Loop configuration using the AES LYNK Communication Gateway with installed AES LYNK Edge 
Card for Victron. AES battery can be use in Energy Storage System (ESS) for self consumption, Grid backup and Off-grid 
applications. These instructions apply to an off-grid application. 

Note that in a Victron networked system the charging variables will be managed automatically by the AES battery BMS and 
the Venus GX / Color Control GX device. Discharging variables are managed by the set up of the Victron inverter. 

Victron Energy Reference Documents:

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Quattro Inverter Charge Manual

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MultiPlusInverter Charge Manual

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SmartSolar / BlueSolar Charge Controller Manual

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Venus GX (VGX) / Color Control GX (CCGX) Manual

Discover Reference Documents:

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Discover Energy 808-0004 42-48-6650 Data Sheet

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Discover Energy 808-0005 44-24-2800 Data Sheet

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Discover Energy 805-0015 AES LiFePO

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 Battery 44-24-2800 42-48-6650 Manual

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Discover Energy 805-0017 AES LYNK Communication Gateway User Manual

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Certain configuration, installations, service, and operating tasks should only be performed by qualified personnel in 
consultation with local utilities and/or authorized dealers. Qualified personnel should have training, knowledge, and 
experience in: 

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Installing electrical equipment

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Applying applicable installation codes

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Analyzing and reducing hazards involved in performing electrical work

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Installing and configuring batteries

No responsibility is assumed by Discover for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.

Read AES Battery Manual and Safety instructions before installing the battery

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Read Victron manuals for guidance on product features, functions, 

parameters and how to use the product safely.

Summary of Contents for LYNK Edge Card Victron

Page 1: ...950 0016 VCTRN LYNK Edge Card Victron User Manual 4 13511 Crestwood Place Richmond BC V6V 2E9 Canada 1 778 776 3288 info discoverbattery com discoverbattery com 805 0020 REV A 5 Installing LYNK and C...

Page 2: ...ified personnel to ensure compliance with applicable installation codes and regulations Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury CAUTION HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do...

Page 3: ...l Discover Reference Documents Discover Energy 808 0004 42 48 6650 Data Sheet Discover Energy 808 0005 44 24 2800 Data Sheet Discover Energy 805 0015 AES LiFePO4 Battery 44 24 2800 42 48 6650 Manual D...

Page 4: ...apacity Battery charge and discharge rates are managed automatically by the AES LiFePO4 Battery and Victron CCGX device Using very large solar arrays with battery banks that are too small can exceed t...

Page 5: ...le Charge curve 2 Select Fixed Select Fixed Absorption voltage 2 27 2 V 54 4 V Float voltage 2 26 8 V 53 6 V Charge current per battery installed Recommended Maximum installed x 78 A 110 A installed x...

Page 6: ...tery voltage 24 V 48 V Max current per battery installed Recommended Maximum 9 installed x 78 A 110 A installed x 92 A 130 A Charger enabled Enabled Enabled Battery preset User Defined User Defined Ab...

Page 7: ...these instructions can damage equipment NOTE Power electronics are not AEBus devices and should not be connected to AEBus 5 3 Connecting LYNK to the Victron Network Before connecting LYNK to the Vict...

Page 8: ...batteries NOTE If Discover does not appear on the Device List confirm that the CAT5 communication cable is a normal patch type and not a cross over type Use manufactured cables to avoid bad crimps and...

Page 9: ...indicated Battery Monitor DISCOVER on CAN bus DVCC DistributedVoltage and Current Control ON SVS Shared voltage sense OFF 7 STS Shared temperature sense OFF Limit charge current ON Max charge current...

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