mikefitz
Solar Wizard
- Joined
- May 28, 2020
- Messages
- 2,982
You may loose electric step auto retraction and auto change over gas to electric for a 3 way fridge. ( no problem if you have a compressor fridge),If I got everything right from all the previous post the only thing i will be missing is:
-The charging from 240v when on landcharging
-The status indicator on the PC-100 display
you will also loose auto inhibit of things like water pump, interior lights when engine is running , this is on the UK version of the DS300, (this may be a plus factor).
The DS300 uses the rise in engine battery volts to create a D+ signal, engine running, that used for the above functions.
This gives on the lead setting 14.1 charge and 13.5 float, this will be OK.The CBE 516 will be set for lead if i undstod everything right.
Since its designed for small capacity lead acid, its possible that it will work harder with a lithium battery. Its internally protected against overheating, however its uncertain how well it will tolerate lithium chrging. Something to keep in mind. If it proves inadequate, Victron IP22 Smart range AC battery chargers are recomended.
Not having this wont be a problem, the smart shunt will indicate both battery voltages.The status indicator on the PC-100 display
Mike