Hello,
I have a system with 2 service batteries 100A each one starter battery and one battery for the bow thruster.
The system now is charged with a charger that supports 3 separate banks and 2 alternators from the engines. I now want to replace the service batteries with LiFePO4 from Victron, add a solar panel, a battery bank monitor and be able to see all that from the Simrad MFD.
I have concluded that I need these items:
-Victron Smart LifePO4 100A 2x
-Victron Multiplus 2000W charger/inverter
-Victron MPPT solar charger 100/15 (100w solar panel)
-Victron BMV 712 battery bank monitor
-Victron VE Bus BMS
-Victron Battery protect BP-100
-Victron Cerbo GX
I would like to hear your comments about this setup and your suggestions.
My concern is how is the LifePO4 bank be charged by the alternator and at the same time charging the AGM batteries?
Thanks