Victron energy MultiPlus Compact 12/2000/80 Manuel page 12

4.2 Connection of Battery cables
In order to fully utilize the full capacity of the product, batteries with sufficient capacity and
battery cables with sufficient cross section should be used. See table.
Recommended battery capacity
(Ah)
Recommended DC fuse
Recommended cross section (mm
per + and - connection terminal
0 – 5m
Remark: Internal resistance is the important factor when working with low capacity batteries.
Please consult your supplier or the relevant sections of our book "electricity on board",
downloadable from our website.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to connect the battery cables:
Use an insulated box spanner in order to avoid shorting the battery.
Avoid shorting the battery cables.
Connect the battery cables: the + (red) on the left and the - (black) on the right, to the battery
see appendix A.
Reverse polarity connection (+ to – and – to +) will cause damage to the product. (Safety
fuse inside the Multi Compact can be damaged)
Secure the nuts tightly in order to reduce the contact resistance as much as possible.
10
12/2000/80-50
350–1000
300A
2
)
2
70mm
24/2000/50-50
200–500
200A
2
35mm