I have started a project to replace my boat batteries with only LiFePO4 batteries. Details:
Mercruiser 7.4 Engine with Mando Alt. = 55 amps
Bank 1: LiFePO4 70 AH 900 CCA Starting Battery.
Bank 2: LiFePO4 200 AH deep cycle house battery.
I purchased the Orion-TR Smart 12/12-30 thinking that I could use it to charge bank 1 while the engine is running. When bank 1 is charged, switch to bank 2 to charge.
I don't see an example in the manual showing how to use the Orion without connecting it directly to a lead acid type starting battery. Can the input side of the Orion-TR Smart 12/12-30 be supplied directly from the alternator? If not, does Victron make such a device?
I have 120 VAC LiFePO4 chargers to use when I am on shore power, also.