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Victron Energy Lynx Distributor

Official manufacturer Global (12/24/48V DC systems) verified Sept. 2, 2026

Identity

category dc_distribution
manufacturer Victron Energy B.V.
model Lynx Distributor
product_family Lynx Distribution System
product_status active
product_status_evidence Listed as a current product in the DC distribution systems category on victronenergy.com.
region Global (12/24/48V DC systems)
sku UNKNOWN
sku_note No article/order code appears in the fetched manual or product page text. Sold in M8 and M10 busbar versions.
variants M8 and M10 busbar versions; the manual publishes a single shared specification table for both.

Electrical

continuous_current_rating 1000Adc continuous
current_rating_statement '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.'
reverse_polarity_protection Yes (excluding RJ10 connections)
self_consumption Maximum 100mA (with all LEDs illuminated)
supported_system_voltages 12, 24 or 48V
voltage_range 9 - 60Vdc

Physical / mechanical

busbar_dimensions_hxw 8 x 30mm
busbar_material Tinned copper
dimensions_hxwxd 290 x 170 x 80 mm
enclosure_material ABS
protection_class IP22
weight 2.2 kg

Installation

bolt_torque UNKNOWN
busbar_connection M8 or M10 (version dependent)
fuse_connection M8
fuse_type MEGA fuses - 'These spaces have been designed to fit MEGA fuses.' Use 36V-rated MEGA fuses for 12V and 24V systems and 58V-rated MEGA fuses for 48V systems.
fuses_included UNKNOWN
maximum_total_fuse_rating 'The total value of the fuses of all circuits should not be more than the current rating of the Lynx module or the Lynx model with the lowest current rating in case of multiple Lynx modules are used.'
number_of_dc_circuits 4
number_of_fuse_positions Four - the Lynx Distributor contains spaces for four fuses, one per DC circuit

Environment

humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing)
operating_temperature_range -40°C to +60°C
storage_temperature_range -40°C to +60°C

Interfaces & connectors

bluetooth Not present on this module
fuse_monitoring Per-fuse LED. 'When a fuse blows, the red fuse LED will illuminate, the power LED will turn red, and an alarm message is sent to a connected Lynx Smart BMS.'
rj10 40 cm RJ10 cable (included). 'The RJ10 cable supplies power to the Lynx Distributor from a Lynx Smart BMS or Lynx Shunt VE.Can and transfers data between the Lynx Distributor and the Lynx Smart BMS.' For standalone operation pin 1 connects to 5V (4.5V-5.5V) and pin 4 to GND.
ve_can Not present on this module

Protection

fuse_blown_indication Red fuse LED plus red power LED plus alarm message to a connected Lynx Smart BMS
reverse_polarity_protection Yes (excluding RJ10 connections)

Certifications

standards ['UNKNOWN - a Declaration of Conformity PDF covering Lynx DC distribution is published but was not fetched, so no standard is claimed']

Warranty & service

summary 5-year standard warranty with global repair service

Documents

certificate {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} Declaration of Conformity - Lynx DC distribution (2023-08-28) — located, not retrieved
drawing {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} Lynx Distributor enclosure dimensions (M10) — located, not retrieved
drawing {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} Lynx Distributor enclosure dimensions (M8) — located, not retrieved
manual {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} Lynx Distributor Manual (PDF) — located, not retrieved
manual Lynx Distributor Manual - 10. Technical Specifications
manual Lynx Distributor Manual - 3. Features
manual Lynx Distributor Manual - 5. System Design (incl. 5.2.1 Current rating Lynx modules)
product-page Lynx Distributor | Victron Energy

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

Busbar dimensions (hxw)8 x 30mm
MEGA fuse voltage rating guidance36V-rated MEGA fuses for 12V and 24V systems; 58V-rated MEGA fuses for 48V systems
Maximum 100mA (with all LEDs illuminated)Maximum 100mA
RJ10 pin configuration for standalone operationpin 1 connects to 5V (4.5V-5.5V), pin 4 to GND

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