ECTIVE CSI & SSI Series 49
Possible configurations of batteries
If several batteries are used, there are various configuration possibilities of the battery
banks depending on the inverter model (12 V, 24 V).
Series connection (serial): voltages add up, capacity remains unchanged.
Parallel connection (parallel): capacities add up, voltage remains unchanged.
Series and parallel connection (serial and parallel): capacities and voltages add up.
Examples:
+ - + - + - + -
+ - + - + - + -
+ - + - + - + -
+ - + - + - + -
12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah
12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah
12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah
12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah 12 V/200 Ah
12 V + 12 V + 12 V + 12 V = 48 V Amp Hours remain at 200
Voltage remains at 12 V
Two strings of batteries in series are connected in parallel. The voltage increases to 48 V
and the amp hours increase to 400 Ah
200 Ah + 200 Ah + 200 Ah + 200 Ah = 800 Ah
PARALLEL SERIESSERIES/PARALLEL