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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    I received my resistor and pack of LEDs. I have installed on a 1-OFF-2 switch. The resistor is much further away from the OUT pole than pictured.
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    Just want to confirm where the pre-charger fits in the schematic diagram. From this image, the wires are coated red. I note on the Battleborn capacitor limiter, it says to connect between Bat negative and Inverter negative to precharge. Is this correct?
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    Really? So, as long as the inverter switch is OFF when I turn the battery switch on, there is no risk to damaging the inverter? Then, I just turn the inverter on after turning the battery on? I thought purpose of precharger was to prevent a surge when turning the inverter on. My current...
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    Can you share what is inside with parts list? VERY clean solution! I like the indicator light to show the voltage difference. Does the light go out once the voltage is equalized/capacitors are charged?
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    Gotcha. I have a wake-up button (I have to swap it in after removing UART Bluetooth dongle - v2 BMS limitation) on my Daly BMS for that situation.
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    Is the 15V DC power source required for a 12v Multiplus II and not the 24V Multi?
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    I like this. Contained.
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    Thanks Skypower for a smart solution that fits my pocket weight $$$
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    This appears wired to bypass the Battery on/off switch and to be activated only when the button is pushed to precharge. I assume I can set up with permanent connections by connecting to the in and out studs on my battery switch and put in a small plastic box/container on my power wall next to...
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    Is this always connected? If so, are similar 'DC surge limiters/battery protectors' from Victron and others sufficient for less than $280-300?
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    My Aims solar charge controller installation manual requires battery connection before PV breakers turn on "to protect the solar charger from damage". It appears to require the battery power to operate properly. It shuts down when/if my battery goes offline (I assume to protect the solar...
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    Battery Disconnect Switch OR Resistor?

    In my current RV solar power wall, I use a 600amp blue sea rotary switch as a quick connect between the Lifepo4 battery and the rest of the 24vdc system (inverter charger, solar charge controller and secondary 24vdc charger). I turn the blue sea switch "ON" before I switch the Aims inverter...
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    Raspberry Pi Ethernet data logging?

    I am currently reaching out to folks that are writing Venus OS drivers to interrogate using TTL Communications protocol. Most are BMS query/interrogation and would seem to be adaptable to interrogate Aims inverter/charger using the protocol documented (attached). Hoping to make some headway on...
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    Raspberry Pi Ethernet data logging?

    If you have the SA contact info, I'll reach out to them with the Aims TTL Communications protocol document to see if they can adapt to support. I'm also checking with others to see if anybody can write or adapt an existing Venus OS driver to query the Aims inverter RJ45 cable connection using...
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