Lynx Distributor M8 and M10

If the Lynx System contains a Lynx Shunt VE.Can or Lynx Smart BMS, the batteries always have to be connected to the left side of the Lynx System and the rest of the DC system (loads and chargers) connect to the right side. This so the battery state of charge can be correctly calculated.

The Lynx modules can be mounted in any orientation. Should they be mounted upside down so that the text on the front of the units is upside down as well, use the special stickers included with each Lynx module so that the text is orientated the correct way.

Each Lynx module can be connected to other Lynx modules on the left and right. Note that M10 modules cannot be connected directly to M8 modules and vice versa.

If the Lynx module is the first in line, the last in line or is used by itself, it is possible to connect batteries, loads or chargers directly to these connections. Please note that additional fusing may be required if batteries and loads are connected directly to the interconnections.

Lynx connections: The arrows indicate where the other Lynx modules can connect

The example below shows a Lynx system consisting of a Lynx Power In, Lynx Shunt VE.Can and Lynx Distributor. Together, they form a continuous busbar with unfused battery connections, battery monitor, main system fuse and fused load connections.

Figure 2. Example of Interconnected Lynx modules without their covers (Lynx Shunt VE.Can)

Interconnected Lynx modules: Lynx Power In, Lynx Shunt VE.Can and Lynx Distributor. On the right the M10 variant with busbar instead of the fuse

The example below shows a Lynx system consisting of a Lynx distributor, Lynx Smart BMS and another Lynx Distributor. Together, they form a continuous busbar with fused battery and load connections, battery monitor, BMS system and contactor.

Interconnected Lynx modules: Lynx Distributor, Lynx Smart BMS and another Lynx Distributor

This system contains the following components:

This system contains the following components:

System with Lithium batteries, Lynx Smart BMS and two Lynx Distributors

In this system it does not matter which side the batteries, the DC loads or chargers are connected. Multiple Lynx Distributors and/or Lynx Power Ins can be used.

Note that the Lynx Distributor LEDs are not operational without a Lynx Shunt VE.Can or Lynx Smart BMS. However, it could be a design decision to use Lynx Distributor unpowered because there is a need for a fused busbar but not necessarily a need for broken fuse indication.

System with a Lynx Distributor only

The Lynx Distributor, Lynx Shunt VE.Can, Lynx Class-T Power In and the Lynx Power In are rated for a nominal current of 1000A for 12, 24 or 48 System voltages.

See the table below for an idea of how much power the Lynx modules are rated at different voltages. The power rating will indicate how big the connected inverter/charger system can be. Remember that if inverters or inverter/chargers are used, the batteries will power both the AC and DC systems. Also, be aware that a Lynx Smart BMS or a Lynx Ion (now discontinued) can have a lower current rating.

The Lynx Distributor has spaces for 4 fuses, one for each DC circuit. These spaces have been designed to fit MEGA fuses. For 12V and 24V systems use 36V-rated MEGA fuses and for 48V systems use 58V-rated MEGA fuses. For more information, see the Fuses & Fuse holders product page.

Always use fuses with the correct voltage and current rating. Match the fuse rating to the maximum voltages and currents that potentially can occur in the fused circuit. For more information on fuse ratings and fuse current calculations see the Wiring Unlimited book.

The current rating of the wires or cables used to connect the Lynx Distributor to batteries and/or the DC loads, has to be rated for the maximum currents that can occur in the connected circuits. Use cabling with a sufficient core surface area to match the maximum current rating of the circuit.

For more information on cabling and cable thickness calculations, see our book, Wiring Unlimited.