DISCOVER ELEMENT - LYNK Network Communication

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7.3.5 Battery Module Charge and Discharge Settings
Closed-loop communication with a Power Conversion device requires using the
LYNK II Gateway Communication device from Discover Battery. For details, please
refer to the relevant LYNK Gateway Communication User Manual available from the
www.discoverbattery.com website, or contact your Discover Battery provider for
assistance.
Refer to the appropriate Application Note available from
www.discoverbattery.com for the set up of closed-loop parameters and integration
with specific brands of solar inverter-chargers, solar charger controllers, mobile
inverter-chargers, and industrial chargers.
7.4 LYNK Network Communication
Discover battery modules use CAN communication over the LYNK Network to
coordinate performance with other battery modules and communicate with
accessories such as the LYNK II Communication Gateway.
NOTICE
The battery module has intelligent CAN termination. Terminating resistors are not
required when deploying the battery module in a LYNK Network.
7.4.1 LYNK Network Power
A Discover battery module provides the LYNK Network power through the LYNK
Port. Discover documentation specifies how many battery modules are required to
provide sufficient power for the LYNK Network and compatible accessories. Some
accessories may require more than one battery module to provide sufficient power.
NOTICE
Do not use an external power source to power devices over the LYNK Network.
7.4.2 LYNK Network Size
One LYNK Network can support up to 24 ELEMENT ESS battery modules. The
network is limited to 30 devices, which include battery modules, displays, chargers,
and LYNK Communication Gateway devices.
7.4.3 LYNK Network Cables
CAT 5 cables (included with ELEMENT ESS battery modules) network ELEMENT
ESS battery modules.