Description
Victron Battery Alarm GX | Boat Supply Store
Ensure critical battery bank health with proactive alerts on your vessel. This compact unit provides immediate audible and visual notifications when battery voltage deviates from optimal operating parameters, preventing potential damage to sensitive electronics. Its integrated potential-free contact allows seamless integration with external signaling devices or automatic system shutdowns, offering robust over-voltage and under-voltage protection. User-programmable thresholds via DIP switches enable precise calibration to your specific battery bank configuration, from a coastal cruiser to a offshore fishing platform.
Key Features
- Proactive battery bank status monitoring
- Immediate audible alarm for critical alerts
- Clear visual alarm indicator
- Versatile potential-free contact (NO/NC) for system integration
- User-programmable alarm thresholds via DIP switches
- Adjustable hysteresis for tailored response
- Compact and robust marine-grade design
- Cost-effective battery protection solution
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Audible alarm | Yes |
| Visual alarm | Yes |
| Potential free contact (normally open/closed) | Yes |
| Programmable alarm thresholds and hysteresis via DIP switches | Yes |
| MPN | BPA000100010R |
Who This Is For
Boat owners and marine system installers requiring a dependable and economical method to track battery bank voltage and receive instant notifications for critical low or high voltage conditions. This device ensures battery longevity and prevents costly system malfunctions on any vessel.
How It Compares
| Feature | Victron Battery Alarm GX | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm Type | Audible & Visual | Visual (LCD display), Visual (LCD display) & App Notifications |
| Programmable Thresholds | Yes (DIP Switches) | Yes (via display interface), Yes |
| Potential Free Contact | Yes (NO/NC) | No, No |
Common Concerns Answered
Is a dedicated battery alarm sufficient compared to a full battery monitor?
The Victron Battery Alarm GX excels as a dedicated alert system, providing crucial immediate notifications for voltage extremes. While it doesn't display detailed Amp-hour usage or state of charge like more comprehensive monitors, its core function is critical voltage safeguarding, which is often the most immediate threat to battery health and system operation.
Is manual configuration of DIP switches difficult?
Programming via DIP switches is straightforward and requires referencing the user manual for specific settings. This manual approach ensures direct control and avoids reliance on software or app connectivity, which can be advantageous in some marine environments. Basic electrical wiring knowledge is needed for installation.
Will this device provide detailed battery health data?
The Victron Battery Alarm GX is designed specifically for voltage monitoring and alert generation. It does not provide detailed data such as state of charge, current draw, or historical performance trends, which are features found in more advanced battery management systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Victron Battery Alarm GX?
The Victron Battery Alarm GX is a compact marine electrical device designed to monitor battery bank voltage and provide audible and visual alerts when voltage falls below or rises above user-defined thresholds.
How does the Victron Battery Alarm GX alert me to battery issues?
It alerts users through an integrated audible buzzer and a visual LED indicator, providing immediate notification of critical voltage deviations from the set parameters.
Can the alarm thresholds be adjusted on the Victron Battery Alarm GX?
Yes, the alarm thresholds and hysteresis are fully adjustable via the unit's internal DIP switches, allowing for customization to suit various battery types and system requirements.
What type of output does the Victron Battery Alarm GX have for external signaling?
It features a potential-free contact output that can be configured as normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC), enabling integration with external alarms, relays, or control systems.
Is the Victron Battery Alarm GX compatible with all battery types?
The unit is designed to monitor voltage levels and is compatible with all 12V and 24V battery chemistries (lead-acid, AGM, gel, lithium) as long as the voltage falls within its programmable range and operating specifications. Proper programming of thresholds is key to compatibility.
