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Centaur vs multiplus

Hi guys

Victron centaur vs multiplus?


Guys please advice, a little urgent, the amazon delivery of my 12v100a centaur is on its way, i could refuse the package.


Im thinking to change to a multiplus charger inverter 3000

I want to be able to adjust the charging current coming out of the unit, i havnt decided yet on a lifepo4 battery bank but it seems they need lower charging currents, 40-60a.

With the multiplus i will be able to lower it down in settings? For example if its rated 12v 120a, could i set it to 50a to each of the 2 outputs through the settings menu?


The centaur is a simple machine with no settings?

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Matthias Lange - DE answered ·

You are right the Centaur charger is a simple charger and the charging current can not be changed.

The charging current of the MultiPlus can be changed using a MK3 interface and VE.config or VictronConnect. The Multi only have one DC input/output!

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Although some have a small trickle charge output which is very handy!

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usernamepasswordbs answered ·

Also, there doesn't seem to be any reference to using a Centaur with Lithium batteries, only various types of Lead/Acid.

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