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Victron Energy Lynx Smart BMS 500
Official manufacturer global verified Sept. 2, 2026
Identity
| category | battery_management_systems |
| manufacturer | Victron Energy B.V. |
| model | Lynx Smart BMS 500 |
| product_family | Lynx Smart BMS |
| product_status | active |
| region | global |
| sku | UNKNOWN |
Electrical
| battery_voltage_range_vdc | 9 - 60 VDC |
| contactor_continuous_rating_a | 500 |
| contactor_peak_rating | 600 A for 5 minutes |
| power_consumption_off_mode | 0.3 mA for all system voltages |
| power_consumption_on_mode | Approximately 2.6 W (217 mA at 12 V) |
| power_consumption_standby | Approximately 0.6 W (50 mA at 12 V) |
| pre_charge_minimum_load | 10 Ω and above for 12 V; 20 Ω and above for 24 V and 48 V |
| reverse_polarity_protection | No |
| supply_voltage_range_vdc | 9 - 60 Vdc |
| supported_system_voltages_v | 12, 24 or 48 V |
Physical / mechanical
| busbar_dimensions_mm | 8 x 30 |
| busbar_material | Tinned copper |
| busbar_terminals | M10 |
| busbar_torque | 33 Nm |
| depth_mm | 80 |
| dimensions_h_w_d_mm | 190 x 180 x 80 |
| enclosure_material | ABS |
| height_mm | 190 |
| weight_kg | 1.9 |
| width_mm | 180 |
Installation
| lynx_distributor_modules | Up to 4 Lynx Distributor modules via RJ10 |
| max_batteries_supported | 20 |
| max_energy_storage | up to 84 kWh in a 12 V system |
| supported_battery_types | Victron Lithium Smart batteries (LiFePO4 12,8 V / 25,6 V) |
Environment
| humidity_non_condensing | Max. 95 % |
| operating_temperature | -40 °C to +60 °C |
| protection_class_ip | IP22 |
| storage_temperature | -40 °C to +60 °C |
Interfaces & connectors
| battery_bms_connector | M8 circular 3-pole battery connectors (male + female) |
| bluetooth | Bluetooth for VictronConnect app |
| bms_can | UNKNOWN |
| io_connector | Removable multi-connector |
| lynx_distributor_link | RJ10 |
| nmea2000 | NMEA 2000 capable |
| ve_bus | UNKNOWN |
| ve_can | RJ45 VE.Can ports (with RJ45 terminator) |
| ve_direct | UNKNOWN |
Protection
| allow_to_charge_output | 0.5 A at 60 Vdc, protected by resettable fuse |
| allow_to_discharge_output | 0.5 A at 60 Vdc, protected by resettable fuse |
| aux_output | 1.1 A continuous, protected by resettable fuse |
| battery_monitor | Integrated battery monitor displaying state of charge percentage |
| contactor_function | Built-in contactor functioning as fallback safety mechanism and remote-controllable main switch |
| dvcc | DVCC compatible |
| pre_alarm | Pre-alarm signal capability (documented on product page; not itemised as a spec row) |
| programmable_relay_spdt | 2 A at 60 Vdc |
Certifications
| standards | ['EN-IEC 63000:2018', 'EN-IEC 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011/AC:2012', 'NEN-EN-ISO 9001:2015'] |
Warranty & service
| summary | UNKNOWN |
Documents
datasheet
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
BMS overview — located, not retrieved
datasheet
Lynx Smart BMS
installation-manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Lynx Smart BMS 500 enclosure dimensions — located, not retrieved
user-manual
Lynx Smart BMS manual - Technical specifications
user-manual
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backs no stored value. #}
Lynx Smart BMS rev 17 - 01/2026 (PDF) — located, not retrieved
Recorded conflicts
physical.busbar_terminals Review required
M10 for both 500 A and 1000 A — Lynx Smart BMS manual - Technical specifications
500 A version uses M8, 1000 A version uses M10 — Lithium Battery Smart manual - 3. System design and BMS selection guide
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| Busbar | Tinned copper, 8 x 30mm |
| Lynx Distributor links | RJ10, up to 4 modules |
| Power (OFF mode) | 0.3mA for all system voltages |
| Pre-charge minimum load | 10Ω and above for 12V; 20Ω and above for 24V and 48V |
| Reverse polarity protection | No |