ABYC E-13 requirements implementation and integration


  • Greetings all.

    I am configuring and integrating a LiFePo4 stans alone 3P4S 12V (942 Ah) with REC Active MBS w/wifi and precharge in my current system which I describe at the bottom.

    I am looking for itel and pointers to resources/examples/drawings to address the following points;

    • ABYC E-13 requires that boat's electrical system won't be damaged if a BMS disconnect occurs. What are the current thoughts on addressing alternator load dumps if the BMS shuts down for a WS500 equipped vessel?
    • ABYC E-13 requires that critical boat systems should have alternate power sources so they can remain operational in the event of a ABMS disconnect. What would be a way to seamlessly switch from house to starting/emergency battery in an emergency shut down (or at some critical pre-shut down level)?
    • In addtion, what is a well accepted way to charge the flooded starting/emergency battery when the house is comparatively large lithium chemistry? Currently the Blue Sea SI-ACR does it. Short of having dedicated devices, how do people charge from LiFePo4 house. Is is possible to use the Orion XS as a 12V charger for the flooeded battery under normal operation and a relay activated switch for the floded to take over in an emergency as defined by BMS paramenters?

    Current system
    Cerbo GX, MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 120V inverter/charger, WS500 (with a 90A alternator), BMV712, 2x175W solar with Victron MPPT


    Starting Battery:  12V Flooded Group 27
    Blue Sea SI-ACR

    The closest diagram I have found that fits my situation and future goals is the following

    https://rec-bms-na.com/download/31/rec-active-bms-sketches/1464/rec-active-bms-wiring-diagram-rec-active-bms-2p4s-1-relay-precharge_3_0.pdf

    Thanks,

    Stefano



  • Check out this one.  It may assist with many of your queries.

    And don't forget, these are all available in editable versions too.

    https://rec-bms-na.com/system-design-ideas/#48-50-wpfd-marine

    Here is a link to a video tutorial we did a while back showing how to create your own system diagrams using the freee online tool drawio.

    https://www.drawio.com/


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