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Lynx Distributor M10

Victron Lynx Distributor wiring diagram

Lynx Distributor M10: 1000 A positive and negative busbars with four MEGA-fused positive branches. M10 module joints, M8 branch cable and fuse studs. Fuse-monitoring LEDs need separate power via RJ10; the busbar alone does not power them.

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How the Lynx Dist is wired.

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Victron Lynx Distributor wiring example with 5 components: House bank, SmartShunt 500, Lynx Dist, 60 A load, 30 A charger. 8 cable connections. Crossings are not junctions.House bank + to Lynx Dist IN +: 35 mm² · 80 A fuse, 3 m one way. Lynx Dist 1 to 60 A load +: 35 mm² · 80 A fuse, 3 m one way. 30 A charger + to Lynx Dist 2: 16 mm² · 40 A fuse, 3 m one way. House bank − to SmartShunt 500 BATT −: 35 mm², 30 cm one way. SmartShunt 500 LOAD − to Lynx Dist IN −: 35 mm², 30 cm one way. 60 A load − to Lynx Dist 1 −: 35 mm², 3 m one way. 30 A charger − to Lynx Dist 2 −: 16 mm², 3 m one way. House bank + to SmartShunt 500 B+ sense: 1 A sense fuse, 1.5 m one wayHouse bank + to Lynx Dist IN +: 35 mm² · 80 A fuse, 3 m one wayLynx Dist 1 to 60 A load +: 35 mm² · 80 A fuse, 3 m one way30 A charger + to Lynx Dist 2: 16 mm² · 40 A fuse, 3 m one wayHouse bank − to SmartShunt 500 BATT −: 35 mm², 30 cm one waySmartShunt 500 LOAD − to Lynx Dist IN −: 35 mm², 30 cm one way60 A load − to Lynx Dist 1 −: 35 mm², 3 m one way30 A charger − to Lynx Dist 2 −: 16 mm², 3 m one wayHouse bank + to SmartShunt 500 B+ sense: 1 A sense fuse, 1.5 m one way12 V 200 Ah house bank. 200 Ah is context only. Replace this placeholder with your actual bank and verify battery-end protection and fault current.House bank++−−Victron SmartShunt 500A. The 12 V example includes a 200 Ah placeholder bank, an 18 A load allowance, a 30 A charging allowance and a system-negative bus. Both returns pass through the shunt. The short shunt links are 0.3 m each; the supplied fused Vbatt+ lead is represented separately. Power-cable sizes come from the connected example, not the shunt's 500 A measuring range. Select and locate actual battery protection before building.SmartShunt 500BATT −BATT −LOAD −LOAD −B+ senseB+ senseVictron Lynx Distributor. M10 module joints; M8 branch studs. Branch negatives share the common negative rail. RJ10 is disconnected: SmartShunt does not power fuse monitoring. Verify unused-position requirements and exact MEGA fuses.Lynx DistIN +IN +IN −IN −1121 −2 −2 −12 V 60 A load allowance60 A load++−−12 V 30 A charging allowance30 A charger++−−35 mm² · 80 A fuse35 mm² · 80 A fuse35 mm²35 mm²16 mm²1 A sense fuse
Victron Lynx Distributor wiring example with 5 components: House bank, SmartShunt 500, Lynx Dist, 60 A load, 30 A charger. 8 cable connections. Crossings are not junctions.Red = positive · dark = return · dashed = signal. Wire sizes and fuse ratings are example values; use the equipment instructions and actual installation lengths.

This M10 example has a 200 Ah placeholder bank, SmartShunt, a 60 A load allowance on position 1 and a 30 A charger allowance on position 2. Branch fuse ratings are planning choices for these allowances, not selected MEGA parts. Battery-positive protection is separate from the branch fuses. Monitoring power and data are not connected; the SmartShunt does not power the Lynx LEDs. Review exact fuse/holder ratings, source placement and unused positions before building. Manufacturer installation manual

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Installation notes

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Verified against the manufacturer's documentation (rev. 04 — 04/2025), checked 2026-09-11. Manufacturer documentation →

Which Lynx Distributor is shown, and where do the cables land?

This catalog entry represents the Lynx Distributor M10, a 1000 A distribution module with positive and negative busbars and four MEGA-fused positive branches. M10 identifies the module interconnections; the branch cable and fuse studs are M8. M8 and M10 modules do not bolt directly together. Check the M8/M10 installation manual against your hardware.

The diagram uses positions 1 and 2 for a load allowance and a charger allowance. All returns connect to the common negative rail. Positions 1− and 2− show the separate return studs on the common rail. IN− remains the bank-side bus connection. Terminal positions on the drawing are arranged for readability; use the manual for the physical stud layout.

How do I choose Lynx branch fuses and battery protection?

Size each branch for its actual circuit, cable and equipment limits. The system-design instructions specify MEGA fuses rated 36 V for 12/24 V systems and 58 V for 48 V systems. The sum of branch fuse ratings must stay within the lowest-rated module in the assembly. Read the exact fuse's DC interrupt rating too.

The end busbar connection bypasses the four branch fuses. The example therefore shows separate battery-positive protection as well as the two branch fuses. Their ratings are planning choices for the displayed allowances; no exact main fuse or MEGA part has been verified. A BMS contactor does not replace fault protection. Continue in the LiFePO₄ fuse tool.

Can I use a Lynx Distributor without a Lynx BMS?

Yes, but its fuse-monitoring electronics need separate power via RJ10. A Lynx Shunt VE.Can or compatible Lynx Smart BMS can supply it. A standalone supply must meet the manual's RJ10 requirements; never connect battery voltage directly. Remote fuse-status reporting requires the compatible BMS and Distributor revision. See the monitoring functions.

This starter leaves monitoring power and data disconnected. A SmartShunt measures battery current but does not power Lynx monitoring. Consult the installation instructions for unused-position dummy fuses and commissioning; an empty position can appear blown when monitoring is powered.

How does the Lynx Distributor connect with a SmartShunt?

The house-bank negative goes to SmartShunt BATTERY MINUS, then SYSTEM MINUS goes to the Lynx negative rail. Every load and charging return belongs on that rail, so neither bypasses the shunt. The displayed connections and the opened project use this same arrangement.

Open the SmartShunt installation page for its separate fused supply lead, the MultiPlus-II 120 V DC example for inverter context, or the battery conversion guide to plan the wider refit.

For smaller starting circuits, see the boat and campervan diagrams. They use a Blue Sea branch panel; changing to Lynx distribution requires reviewing branch protection and every return.

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Technical reference

Specifications and terminal map.

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Catalog specification

Lynx Distributor M10: 1000 A positive and negative busbars with four MEGA-fused positive branches. M10 module joints, M8 branch cable and fuse studs. Fuse-monitoring LEDs need separate power via RJ10; the busbar alone does not power them.

Connection limits are listed in the terminal map. Use the manufacturer's documentation for the full specifications.

Terminal map

IN + and IN − represent the end busbar connections. The four branch negatives share the negative busbar; branch cable/fuse studs are M8 even on the M10 module. Positions 1–4 are the MEGA-fused positive paths. Ground and RJ10 power/data are not modeled.

IN +

positive · input

1000 A

IN −

negative · input

1000 A

1

positive · output

—

2

positive · output

—

3

positive · output

—

4

positive · output

—

1 −

negative · bidi

—

2 −

negative · bidi

—

3 −

negative · bidi

—

4 −

negative · bidi

—

A dash means a current rating is not specified here.

Sources and sizing method

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