Energy. Anytime. Anywhere.

Energy. Anytime. Anywhere.

INDEX Application examples Sailing yacht Ecolution Motor yacht Nordhavn 68 The Green Miles Systems Accessories Technical information About Victron Energy Barge Boat ‘Poppy’ equipped with Victron Energy. Photo by James Turner.

Introduction Marine market Whether you sail for fun or on a professional basis, it is of the utmost importance to have a reliable power supply for all the electrical equipment to properly function, even in the middle of the sea. Victron Energy offers a broad range of products that are extremely suitable for your onboard power system. We proudly present you our modern translation for freedom and independence. Energy. Anytime. Anywhere.

Application examples Our products are being used in many different kinds of vessels: sailing yachts, cruise ships, sloops, tugboats, motor boats and container ships. To give you an idea of the possibilities of the use of our products, we gathered a few application examples. Sailing yacht ecolution Motor yacht Nordhavn 68

Sailing yacht Ecolution The Netherlands: Ecolutions B.V. Generating energy from water, wind and sun The Ecolution is a 85.3 feet (26 meter) long sailing yacht equipped with many sustainable techniques. It is designed by Wubbo Ockels, a Dutch physicist and a former astronaut (first Dutch citizen in space, 1985). During sailing the yacht develops substantial power, of which a part can be tapped without imposing significant reduction of sailing qualities. Two propellers are placed between the rudders of the vessel not only for propulsion but also for generating energy. The use of solar energy on...

Sailing yacht Ecolution

Sailing yacht Ecolution System schematic Section II Electric motor The drive system is highly redundant and consists of two identical “strings’ of a mechanically coupled (bio) Yanmar diesel engine (55kW), a 20kW electrical motor/generator, a gearbox and a ‘camber-adaptive’ propeller. The sections I, II and III can be detached by couplings. Electrical power generation and electrical propulsion is provided by section I and II, while III and II provides a backup diesel generator function. Section I and III provides direct diesel propulsion.

Motor yacht Nordhavn 68 This 68 feet (20.73 meters) motor yacht is the forward pilothouse model of the Nordhavn 68 series. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is on board of this yacht: a large saloon, an outdoor living space, a galley, a laundry room, a master cabin and guest cabins. The rooms on board of the Nordhavn 68 series are finished in teak. Appliances The yacht is modernly decorated and equipped with a long list of comfort and convenience features: the galley is fullly equipped with first-rate appliances, including a Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator/freezer and GE cook top...

Nordhavn 68 ‘Zorro’ - Seattle, Washington. Photo: Stephen Cridland

Motor yacht Nordhavn 68 Photo: Stephen Cridland Photo: Stephen Cridland

Motor yacht Nordhavn 68 System schematic DOWER GENERATION 5KW INVERTER/CHARGER POWER DISTRIBUTION

The Green Miles The Netherlands: a self-directed adventure There are some exciting adventures in this world, where you often wish you were a part of the story. Such an example might be Joshua’s story. At age 28, he is sailing around the world, visiting the most wonderful and exotic of places. Places most of us can only dream of. Sailing: a self-directed adventure During his travels, Joshua’s aim is to engage others in discussions concerning sustainability and the preservation of nature. Additionally he hopes to teach children a little about his home in The Netherlands along the way. He achieves...

The Green Miles System schematic of The Green Miles Phoenix Multi Panel AC distribution No break battery charger WARNING electrical shock hazard ; A GFCI must be installed in the AC supply circuit. Disconnect the supply before opening panel and before making or breaking the connections of the battery Cyrix-i Alternator Starter battery Florian Dirkse and Arjen van Eijk

Systems There are many ways to build a Victron Energy system. Here are a few examples of different systems, from a simple system with only DC consumers to larger parallel and three-phase systems. 1. Simple system with only DC consumers The battery charger charges the battery and functions as a power supply for the consumers. Blue Power battery charger 2. System with inverter This system contains an inverter to ensure a supply of 230VAC at all times. Many charger models have three outputs which allow for several battery groups to be charged separately. Blue Power battery charger with 3 outputs...

Systems 3. Multi-functional The MultiPlus is a charger and inverter in one. It can function as a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) to ensure power supply when the input power source fails. The MultiPlus also offers several other functional advantages such as PowerControl and PowerAssist. PowerAssist: boosting the capacity of shore or generator power This unique Victron feature allows the MultiPlus to supplement the capacity of the shore or generator power. Where peak power is so often required only for a limited period, the MultiPlus will make sure that insufficient shore or generator power...

Systems 5. Using a DC Generator In this MultiPlus-based system example the generator directly charges the batteries and/or feeds the inverters. This system offers a lot of advantages such as weight reduction and comfort. 230 VAC 230 VAC Boiler Isolation transformer Balmar alternator Starter battery 6. Using an AC Generator This system example is based on a Quattro, which forms the heart of the system. Depending on how high the demand for power is, the Quattro will choose between battery- shore- and generator power. 230 VAC 230 VAC Boiler Isolation transformer Balmar alternator Starter battery

Systems 7. Parallel system Our inverters, Multi’s and Quattro’s can be paralleled to meet higher power requirements. A simple setting with our VEConfigure configuration software is sufficient. 3 x MultiPlus Easy to configure Configuring parallel and three phase systems is easy. Our VEConfigure software tool allows the installer to put components together, without any hardware hanges or dipswitches. Just using standard products. 8. Three-phase system Similar to connecting units in parallel they can also be connected in split-phase and three-phase configurations.