Freedom Lite Marine Installation Manual Revision 3
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4.4.
Parallel Configurations
It is permissible to connect multiple Freedom LiTE’s in parallel provided that the Freedom
LiTE model size used is the same throughout. It is however more cost effective to purchase
one larger Freedom LiTE model than connecting multiple units in parallel. Parallel
configurations should be reserved for further expansion where it is not feasible to purchase
a model large enough upfront for future requirements (financial constraints). In cases
where physical access constraints to the battery bay or room exist, please select a smaller
model, and install the number that is required to meet the capacity requirements.
All batteries must be connected to each other using standard LAN Cable.
Where CAN Bus is used to control the inverter(s) and/or charge controller(s) and/or
alternator(S), the CAN Bus from any battery can be connected to any of the other devices.
This is achieved by providing two RJ45 socket on the battery
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refer to Figure 4.2. On the
end of line device, one socket is used for an end of line (termination) resistor, and the other
socket for connection to the next item of equipment, whether it be a battery, an inverter, a
solar charge controller, an alternator regulator or system controller
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refer to Figure 4.3.
Figure 4.3 Picture Showing 2 x RJ Sockets for CAN Bus
Figure 4.4 CAN Bus Connection Example with Four LiTEs
