Technical Articles

External alternator regulators can offer a number of advantages including temperature compensation, adjustable voltage, improved charging performance, alternator protection, and amperage management. Learn why we recommend the Zeus high-energy alternator regulator by ARCO Marine. 

In this article, we compare basic and advanced battery communication, discuss the challenge of 'good' inverter-battery communication, and what happens when it's absent, incomplete, or working like a dream. 

Pylontech's advanced BMS allows for precise and automatic control of current flow, enables the combination of batteries of differing ages and capacities, and ensures balanced operation - even in adverse conditions.

What happens when you add a new battery to a bank of older Pylontech batteries? Active management of the system by Pylontech's BMS allows for easy integration or replacement of battery modules. 

A lithium battery in closed-loop communication with a compatible inverter/charger can take full advantage of available capacity with fewer moving parts and a simplified commissioning process.

Active monitoring, customizable settings, advanced controls, and integration with Victron's Cerbo GX put the Zeus leaps and bounds ahead of other alternator regulators on the market.

Are heated batteries ideal for managing lithium banks in cold climates? This article shares our perspective on heated batteries and offers alternative solutions to consider when designing systems.

Victron Energy's Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger is the ideal solution for charging a lithium battery bank from your vehicle or boat's alternator. It works with both regular and smart alternators to provide a precise, controlled charge. The Orion’s remote ON/OFF contact allows the device to be turned on and off manually or automatically using a battery management system.

Learn how to program your Victron Cerbo GX to start and stop a generator based on pre-set conditions such as battery state of charge, battery voltage, or AC loads.