Victron Energy Digital Multi Control 200/200A Control Panel, For Multi/Quattro, 2 AC Sources

Overview

The Victron Energy REC020005010 is a Digital Multi Control 200/200A GX panel for remote control and monitoring of Victron Multi and Quattro inverter/charger systems. It lets the operator view and adjust AC input current limits from the boat’s helm, nav station, electrical panel, or another protected control location instead of accessing the inverter/charger directly.

This panel is used with Victron Multi, MultiPlus, MultiPlus-II, Quattro, Quattro-II, EasySolar and compatible legacy systems. It supports stand-alone, parallel, and 2- or 3-phase inverter/charger configurations, with current limit settings up to 200A depending on the connected system. That makes it useful on boats that move between shore power pedestals, onboard generators, and marina supplies with different breaker ratings.

The display shows AC input current information and can also show AC input source or VE.Bus error codes when applicable. Eight LEDs mirror inverter and charger status, and the LEDs dim automatically in lower light so the panel is easier to live with at night.

Key features

• Remote AC input current control for Victron Multi and Quattro inverter/charger systems.
• Current limit setting range up to 200A, subject to the connected inverter/charger system.
• Supports stand-alone, parallel, and 2- or 3-phase system configurations.
• Works with systems that use one or multiple AC inputs, including setups with generator and shore power sources.
• RJ45 UTP connection to the inverter/charger system keeps installation straightforward in most applications.
• Power mode switch allows the inverter/charger system to be set to on, off, or charger-only mode.
• 7-segment display shows AC input current and can display source or VE.Bus error information when relevant.
• Eight status LEDs repeat inverter and charger indications, with automatic dimming in low-light conditions.

Installation and setup

The panel connects to the inverter/charger or VE.Bus system using a regular straight RJ45 UTP cable. In most installations, connecting the cable is enough for the panel to adapt to the system, although custom current limits can be configured when the operator should not be able to set the full available AC input range.

For a boat installation, mount the panel in a protected helm, cabin, nav station, or electrical panel area where it can be seen and reached easily. It is not a washdown panel and should not be operated in rain or dusty conditions. If generator support is being used with an external transfer switch, the rear screw terminals can be wired to an auxiliary relay so a preset generator current limit is sent when that input is active.

Compatibility and system integration

This control panel is compatible with MultiCompact, MultiPlus, MultiPlus-II, MultiPlus-II GX, Quattro, Quattro-II, EasySolar, EasySolar-II GX, and legacy pre-VE.Bus Multi, MultiCompact, MultiPlus, and Quattro inverter/chargers. It is a practical match for vessels with Victron inverter/charger systems where shore power limits change from dock to dock or where generator loading needs to stay controlled.

In Quattro systems with two AC sources, the panel can follow the active input and show the relevant AC input information. In MultiPlus systems using a transfer switch, it can also be configured for generator current limit behavior when the installation includes the required auxiliary switching.

Use on board

This panel suits cruising boats, fishing boats, and liveaboard systems where AC power management is part of the daily routine. It gives the operator a local way to reduce shore current draw at a small marina pedestal, increase the limit when a higher-rated supply is available, or monitor system status without opening an electrical locker.

What’s included

• Digital Multi Control 200/200A GX panel
• Four mounting screws

Compliance note

This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning for chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.