Victron energy MultiPlus Compact 12 800 35-16 Manuel page 14

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
2
cross section (mm )
1
 5 m
1,5
5  10 m
1) preassembled cable length: 1.5 m
Recommended
battery capacity (Ah)
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) and the - (black), to the battery see appendix A.
Reverse polarity connection (+ to – and – to +) will cause damage to the product. (Safety fuse
inside the MultiPlus Compact can be damaged)
Secure the nuts tightly in order to reduce the contact resistance as much as possible.
10
24/800 24/1200
16 25
35 50
24/800 24/1200
40 – 200 40 – 400
12/800 12/1200
24/1600
35 50
70 100
12/800 12/1200
24/1600
100 – 400 150 – 700
12/1600
70
140
12/1600
200 – 700