Official manufacturerGlobal (12/24/48V DC systems)verified Sept. 2, 2026
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PRODUCT PHOTO
Identity
busbar_version
M8
category
dc_distribution
manufacturer
Victron Energy B.V.
model
Lynx Shunt VE.Can (M8)
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, with a dedicated current manual for this busbar version.
region
Global (12/24/48V DC systems)
sku
UNKNOWN
sku_note
No article/order code appears in the fetched manual or product page text.
Electrical
battery_monitor_accuracy
UNKNOWN
continuous_current_rating
1000 Adc 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.'
potential_free_alarm_contact_rating
3 A, 30 Vdc, 250 Vac
power_consumption
60 mA @ 12 V, 33 mA @ 24 V, 20 mA @ 48 V
reverse_polarity_protection
No
shunt_rating
1000 A (integral shunt)
supply_voltage_range
9 - 70 Vdc
supported_system_voltages
12, 24 or 48 V
Physical / mechanical
busbar_dimensions_hxw
8 x 30mm
busbar_material
Tinned copper
dimensions_hxwxd
190 x 180 x 80 mm
enclosure_material
ABS
protection_class
IP22
weight
1.4 kg
Installation
bolt_torque
UNKNOWN
busbar_connection
M8
fuse_connection
M8 (Mega fuse installable on M6 bolts)
fuse_type
MEGA fuse
fuses_included
No - 'need to be purchased separately'
m10_busbar_bypass
UNKNOWN
number_of_fuse_positions
One - a fuse holder for the main system fuse
relay_connection
Screw terminal
temperature_sensor_connection
Terminal connector (included)
Environment
humidity
Max. 95 % (non-condensing)
operating_temperature_range
-40 °C to +60 °C
storage_temperature_range
-40 °C to +60 °C
Interfaces & connectors
battery_monitor
Built-in battery monitor; state of charge and measured values read out via VE.Can on a GX device
MEGA fuse holder for the main system fuse (fuse not included)
reverse_polarity_protection
No
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 years (standard)
Documents
datasheet
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Datasheet - Lynx Shunt VE.Can — located, not retrieved
manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Lynx Shunt VE.Can (M8) Manual (PDF) — located, not retrieved
manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Lynx Shunt VE.Can (M8) Manual - 2. Introduction — located, not retrieved
manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Lynx Shunt VE.Can (M8) Manual - index — located, not retrieved
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
Fuse
M8 (Mega fuse installable on M6 bolts)
Potential free alarm contact
3 A, 30 Vdc, 250 Vac
Power consumption
60 mA @ 12 V, 33 mA @ 24 V, 20 mA @ 48 V
Power supply to Lynx Distributor
RJ10 cable
Temperature sensor
Terminal connector (included)
documented_relationship:monitoring_gateway
{"to_manufacturer": "Victron Energy", "to_model": "GX device (Cerbo GX and family)", "relationship_type": "monitoring_gateway", "source": "Lynx Shunt VE.Can (M8) Manual / product page", "source_url": "https://www.victronenergy.com/dc-distribution-systems/lynx-shunt-ve-can", "confidence": "officially-verified", "notes": "'The Lynx Shunt VE.Can is an intelligent 1000A shunt with location for a fuse (not included), the built-in battery monitor accurately monitors the state of charge of your battery.' It integrates with GX devices such as the Cerbo GX for data readout, communicating over VE.Can."}
