Newbie vanlifer needing help with PIP-1012LV-MS questions

[MeadyOcher1]

I am a complete newb and could use a lot of help

I am looking at purchasing the PIP-1012LV-MS for installation in my van. I would like to use two 200w Rich solar panels with an open circut voltage of 24.3V and a , and use a Ampere Time 200AH LiFePo4 battery for the intial set up.

My questions are as follows;

1) Does the PIP-1012LV-MS have a built in BMS? I am not sure if I even need one starting with a single battery but would eventually like to add a second one later down the line. follow up question- if it does not have one, do I need to get one?

2)TIs the 20A AC recharger for charging the battery(s) or current to the inverter?- if to the battery, does it only work while the inverter is on, or is it seperate? what does the "max charging current 40A" mean? My laymans thinking is the 20A AC Recharger is the current pushed through the inverter and the 4oA max charging current is what would be flowing from the panels to the battery, but really dont have a clue and am super confused..

3) How would I go about adding a DC/DC charger from my van altenator so I could recharge while driving (in case its not sunny) without it interfearing with the PIP-1012LV-MS?

4) My understanding is that the PIP-1012LV-MS can be over paneled up to 800w, or at least thats what the descrioption on the sales page says.. is that true? the data sheet says 500w max..

5) If it can be over paneled, how should I wire my panels to het the best performance out of the system without risking damage?

any addtional insights or tips would be greately appreciated. thanks in advance for all the help!

 

[Mcgivor]

To save responders some time trying figuring out what what a PIP-1012LV-MS is, perhaps you could post a link to the product.

 

[obd.tech]

Answers ....
1) No BMS, it's in the battery.
2) 20A a/c charger, you select if or when it works in the settings.
3) DC to DC, just fit it to the battery & include a switch, so u can control when it's used!
4) takes 40A solar mppt = about 600w. Over panel a bit & gain the max of charging for more hrs.
5) stay in the ocv limit of the mppt! 2s2p?
6) Read the instruction manual !!!!!! & learn on here too!!!!!!!!