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2.3.6. Synchronised parallel operation 

Several chargers can be synchronised with the CAN interface. This is achieved by simply interconnecting the chargers with 
RJ45 UTP cables (bus terminators needed, see section 2.3.5). 
The paralleled chargers must have identical DIP switch and rotary switch settings . 
A mix of Skylla-i 100A and 80A chargers can be paralleled.  
Two output and three output chargers cannot be paralleled with each other. 
The shore current limit of the parallel charger group can be set with the Skylla-i control panel. The current limit as shown on the 
panel is the shore current of the group. 
The output current of one charger may differ from another charger although connected in parallel. 
If one charger from the parallel connected  chargers is disconnected, the other charger(s) will blink the "ON" LED every three 
seconds. 
In case of using remote sensors (voltage and/or temperature), the remote sensor needs to be connected to one of the parallel 
operating chargers. All other chargers will share the information via the CAN interface. The green LED in the charger with the 
sensor connected to it, will be lit continuously, the other chargers will blink the corresponding LED. 
 

In case of synchronized parallel operation the LED “ON” will blink every 3 seconds on all paralleled units. 
 
2.3.7 Connecting the mains (see fig 4) 

1. Check if the battery is connected to the charger. 
2. Remove the front of the battery charger to access the AC input connector. 
3. Connect the mains PE cable (green/yellow) to the AC input connector, terminal PE, located on the circuit board, see Figure  
4. Connect the mains neutral cable (blue) to the AC input connector terminal N. 
5. Connect the mains line cable (brown) to the AC input connector terminal L. 
6. 

Select the correct battery charge curve before applying AC power (see section 3). 

 

 

Figure 6 Mains cable connection 

 

3. CONTROL AND ADJUSTMENT 

 
When the charger is installed correctly and before mains power is applied, the charger should be set up to suit the battery 
connected. 

Note about the models with three outputs: all settings are applied to the three outputs simultaneously 

 

 

Figure 7 Internal controls and connections 

For this purpose, the control board is fitted with a number of switches and connectors to facilitate the user with the following 
options: 

1. Rotary switch for choice of battery type. 
2. Dip switch for setting various options. 
3. Fine tuning of current and voltage for position 8 of the rotary switch. 
4. CAN bus connection (RJ45). 
5. Indicators for correct connection of voltage and temperature sensors. 
6. Connection block for external sensors, switch and relay. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Skylla-i 24/100 (1+1)

Page 1: ...Manual EN Appendix Skylla i 24 80 1 1 24 80 3 24 100 1 1 24 100 3 ...

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Page 3: ...Y PRODUCTS AND MAKES SUCH VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE SOLELY ON AN AS IS BASIS IN NO EVENT SHALL VICTRON ENERGY B V BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL COLLATERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF PURCHASE OR USE OF THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO VICTRON ENERGY B V REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURC...

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Page 5: ...Its AC input and or output terminals must be provided with uninterruptible grounding for safety purposes An additional grounding point is located on the outside of the product If it can be assumed that the grounding protection is damaged the product should be taken out of operation and prevented from accidentally being put into operation again contact qualified maintenance personnel Ensure that th...

Page 6: ...ng on this mounting plate The charger can then be fixed by installing two screws at the lower backside of the charger Now the charger is fully secured Wiring The inlets for the mains cable the battery cables the remote functions and the connection to attach the earth cable are located at the bottom of the housing see Figure 1 for the two output models and figure 3 for the three output models Figur...

Page 7: ...positive battery pole to the Starter battery plus connector see figure 2 2 2 2 Battery connection sequence 1 Disconnect the mains supply 2 Disconnect battery cables from the battery 3 Remove the front cover of the charger 4 Connect battery cables to the charger 5 Connect battery cables to the battery 2 2 3 Battery disconnection sequence 1 Switch off the charger 2 Disconnect the mains supply 3 Disc...

Page 8: ...rminals in case the starter battery voltage is lower than the main battery voltage However the main battery cannot draw current from the starter battery even when the starter battery is fully charged and the main battery is at minimum charge level Figure 4 Location of battery connections three output models Triple output model connections A Battery A plus B Battery B plus C Battery C plus Battery ...

Page 9: ...e battery check that the accompanying LED is lit otherwise check cabling 2 3 3 Remote on off The wiring of the remote switch requires extra attention Since this input is quite sensitive it is advised to use twisted wires for this connection The remote on off input can also be connected to an open collector optocoupler the open circuit voltage is 3 V and the closed circuit current is 100 µA When no...

Page 10: ...ronized parallel operation the LED ON will blink every 3 seconds on all paralleled units 2 3 7 Connecting the mains see fig 4 1 Check if the battery is connected to the charger 2 Remove the front of the battery charger to access the AC input connector 3 Connect the mains PE cable green yellow to the AC input connector terminal PE located on the circuit board see Figure 4 Connect the mains neutral ...

Page 11: ... Adj 26 4 Vabs 3 6 25 max 4hrs 32 9 Power supply mode 24 0 n a n a n a 0 3 2 DIP switch The DIP switches are numbered 6 to 1 top to bottom Default settings DS 6 Bulk Protection on DS 5 Absorption time off DS 4 Absorption time on DS 3 Adaptive on DS 2 Watch on DS 1 Automatic equalization off 3 3 Explanation of settings DS 6 Bulk Protection When switched on the failure led will be lit and the charge...

Page 12: ...appropriate mode as soon as it detects a change in the position of a potentiometer When satisfied with the settings restart the charger and it will go through the regular charge sequence using the new settings Rotary switch position 9 DC power supply mode The charger can be set to operate as a DC power supply In this mode the charger functions as a constant voltage source with a maximum output cur...

Page 13: ...e absorption voltage has been reached the charger operates in constant voltage mode In case of adaptive charging the absorption time is dependent on the bulk time see section 3 3 4 2 4 Automatic equalization If automatic equalization has been set to on the absorption period is followed by a second voltage limited constant current period see section 3 3 This feature will charge VRLA batteries to th...

Page 14: ...ep the charger dry clean and free of dust 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Charger does not function The mains is not ok Measure mains 180 265 VAC Input or output fuses are defective Return product to your dealer The battery is not fully charged A bad battery connection Check battery connection The battery select switch is in the wrong position Select correct battery type with rot...

Page 15: ...mmunication port Two RJ45 connectors NMEA2000 protocol galvanically isolated Synchronised parallel operation Yes with the CAN bus Remote alarm relay DPST AC rating 240VAC 4A DC rating 4A up to 35VDC 1A up to 60VDC Forced cooling Yes Protection Battery reverse polarity fuse Output short circuit Over temperature Operating temp range 20 to 60 C Full output current up to 40 C Humidity non condensing m...

Page 16: ...ower supply mode 1 This can be due to temperature voltage input current limit etc the panel displays the input current therefore no blinking indication there 2 Blink alternating Fault situations Note LEDs blink synchronously The panel lights the error led and displays the error code LEDs O B A F S E Battery temperature sensor Battery sense wires Bulk time protection 10hrs Charger temperature too h...

Page 17: ...1 EN Appendix Appendix A Dimensions ...

Page 18: ...2 Appendix B Wall mounting bracket ...

Page 19: ...ion 05 Date 28 May 2013 Victron Energy B V De Paal 35 1351 JG Almere PO Box 50016 1305 AA Almere The Netherlands General phone 31 0 36 535 97 00 Customer support desk 31 0 36 535 97 03 Fax 31 0 36 535 97 40 E mail sales victronenergy com www victronenergy com ...

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