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Victron Pre-Charge Cable
Victron Pre-Charge Cable
Safely Pre-Charge DC Capacitors to Prevent Arcing & Inrush Currents
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DESCRIPTION
Victron Energy Pre-Charge Cable for Safe DC System Commissioning
Connecting a high-capacity battery bank to an inverter, charger, or MPPT solar charge controller can be a risky process if not managed correctly. Because modern power conversion equipment contains large internal capacitors, making a direct electrical connection often results in a massive and instantaneous surge of power known as inrush current. This surge can cause severe arcing, loud sparking, and significant wear on battery terminals. The Victron Energy Pre-Charge Cable is an essential commissioning tool designed to safely bridge this connection, allowing you to energise your system in a controlled, spark-free manner.
Mitigate Inrush Currents and Prevent Hardware Damage
When integrating large-scale 12V, 24V, or 48V DC power systems, the sudden rush of energy into empty capacitors acts momentarily like a short circuit. Without a dedicated pre-charge mechanism, this high-energy transfer can physically pit connectors, damage internal circuitry, and even trigger the short-circuit protection within a lithium battery's internal Battery Management System (BMS).
By utilising this specialised cable, you introduce a controlled resistance pathway that slowly fills the capacitors prior to making the final high-current connection. This careful equalisation of voltage eliminates the risk of dangerous arcing and significantly reduces thermal stress on critical electronic components. Ultimately, employing this straightforward tool safeguards your expensive equipment and dramatically extends the operational lifespan of inverters and solar charge controllers.
Engineered for Safety and Reliability
Unlike makeshift generic resistors that can overheat or shatter under load, this authentic Victron accessory provides a highly reliable, purpose-built solution. The cable is fitted with heavy-duty, fully insulated crocodile clips, ensuring secure and safe temporary attachment to battery terminals, busbars, or isolation switches. The integrated inline electronic module regulates the current flow effectively, offering plug-and-play simplicity for both professional off-grid installers and DIY system builders.
Key Features of the Pre-Charge Cable
- Eliminates hazardous arcing: Prevents loud sparks and terminal degradation during system start-up.
- Protects sensitive capacitors: Regulates the initial power draw to extend the lifespan of your inverters and MPPT charge controllers.
- Avoids BMS tripping: Prevents the sudden inrush current from triggering the overload protection on modern lithium battery systems.
- Premium construction: Features an inline electronic module and heavy-duty insulated crocodile clips for secure, highly dependable connectivity.
- Scalable application: Multiple cables can be wired in parallel to safely pre-charge massive battery banks or multi-inverter setups like parallel MultiPlus-II configurations.
Essential for Marine, Caravan, and Off-Grid Configurations
Whether you are commissioning a high-capacity off-grid solar array, upgrading a marine battery bank, or replacing components in a caravan electrical system, controlled start-up procedures are non-negotiable for system longevity. The Victron Pre-Charge Cable (ASS070400100) is compact enough to keep in any professional toolkit, yet robust enough to handle the demands of large industrial DC power setups. By making this small addition to your commissioning process, you can prevent unnecessary downtime and ensure a professional, highly secure installation.
Ready to Commission Your System Safely?
Do not risk damaging your premium electrical components with unprotected battery connections. Ensure a smooth, spark-free start-up by adding the Victron Energy Pre-Charge Cable to your toolkit today.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Function | Pre-charges capacitors to prevent high inrush currents |
| Application | DC systems with capacitive loads (inverters, chargers, etc.) |
| Safety Feature | Minimises arcing and sparking on connection |
| SKU | VIC-ASS070400100 |
| Model # | ASS070400100 |
| Brand | Victron Energy |
| SKU: | VIC-ASS070400100 |
| Barcode: | 8719076070764 |
| Model #: | ASS070400100 |
| MPN: | ASS070400100 |
WARRANTY
Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy
Direct Customers
Victron Energy provides the following warranty to any direct customer (OEM, distributor or dealer) in relation to any products that Victron Energy has directly sold to the direct customer. This warranty is not an end-user warranty between Victron Energy and an end-user, and end-users shall not have any rights or remedies under this limited warranty towards Victron Energy directly. The direct customer shall, in turn, ensure that the end-user is provided with a warranty identical to this warranty, subject to applicable local mandatory law.
End-Users
Victron Energy may also provide a warranty directly to end-users, in which case the below warranty conditions equally apply to such warranty. In that case, end-users shall claim their warranty at their place of purchase or through the original direct customer of Victron, which can be found through the support section on Victron’s website https://www.victronenergy.com/support. Hence, the direct customer shall on behalf of Victron Energy deal with any warranty claims made under any warranty that Victron Energy may provide directly to end-users. This support section on Victron’s website https://www.victronenergy.com/support will provide further guidance on the procedure for end-users to make a claim under this limited warranty.
If the end-user is a consumer – a natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside that person's trade, business, craft or profession – the following applies. The rights and remedies granted to the consumer under this limited warranty are without prejudice to the consumer’s statutory rights. Furthermore, the consumer is entitled by law to remedies from the seller free of charge in the event of a lack of conformity of the goods (such as repair, replacement, price reduction or rescission), which remedies are not affected by this limited warranty.
Warranty
Victron Energy warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase by the original end-user, with a maximum of 66 months from the Victron Energy invoice date. Exceptions on this are: lead-acid batteries: 2 years from date of purchase by the original end-user, with a maximum of 30 months from the Victron Energy invoice date, Lithium batteries: 3 years from date of purchase by the original end-user, with a maximum of 42 months from the Victron Energy invoice date. In addition to this, proof of correct battery usage is required when making a battery warranty claim.
For a 10% surcharge on the current net price for products that came with a 5-year warranty, an additional 5 years of warranty can be purchased by Victron’s direct customers, bringing the total warranty to 10 years. Warranty extensions need to be applied for ultimately one year before the expiration of the original term. Victron may ask proof that the product was still functional at the time of purchase of the extended warranty.
During the warranty period, Victron Energy will, at its discretion, repair, replace or (partly) credit the defective product free of charge. The warranty does not include performing or reimbursing de‐installation, transportation, and re‐installation.
This warranty will be considered void if the unit has suffered any physical damage or alteration, either internally or externally, and does not cover damages arising from improper use like:
- Reversed battery polarity.
- Inadequate connection.
- Mechanical shock or deformation.
- Contact with liquid or oxidation by condensation.
- Use in an inappropriate environment (dust, corrosive vapour, humidity, high temperature, biological infestation, etc.).
- Breakage or damage due to lightning.
- Connection terminals and screws destroyed or other damages, like overheating, due to insufficient tightening.
- For any electronic breakage except due to lightning (reverse polarity, over‐voltage due to external cause), the state of the internal control diode and/or the input/output X and Y capacitors determine the warranty.
This warranty will not apply where the product has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, or repaired by anyone other than Victron Energy or one of its authorized Repair Centres. In order to qualify for the warranty, the product must not be disassembled or modified.
This warranty and our warranty obligations thereunder (repair, replacement or credit) are the direct customer’s and, if applicable, the end-user’s sole rights and remedies and our sole obligations with respect to any defective and/or non-conforming product or breach of warranty and is subject to and without prejudice to the limitations of liability in this warranty.
Victron Energy shall not be liable for damages, whether direct, incidental, special, or consequential, even caused by negligence or fault.
As a product requires service, it must be brought back to the place of purchase. In case no contact can be made with the merchant, or if he is either unable or not allowed to provide service, direct contact should be made with Victron Energy through the support section on Victron’s website.
In case Victron Energy replaces a product, it will own the replaced product. Victron Energy owns all parts removed from repaired products. Victron Energy uses new or reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers when performing warranty repairs or building replacement products.
If Victron Energy repairs or replaces a part of a product, its warranty term is not extended: the warranty will apply for the remaining term of the original warranty term. For example, if Victron Energy replaces a product with a 5-year warranty after 3 years, the warranty of this product will apply for another 2 years, with a minimum of 6 months.
All remedies and the measure for damages are limited to the above. Victron Energy shall in no event be liable for consequential, incidental, contingent or special damages, even if having been advised of the probability of such damages.
The foregoing limited warranty provided by Victron Energy is in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied arising by law, course of dealing, course of performance, usage of trade or otherwise, of any kind whatsoever including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to any product. The above is without prejudice to the arrangement for consumers detailed above.
Life Support Policy
As a general policy, Victron Energy does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of Victron Energy's product can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness. Victron Energy does not recommend the use of any of its products in direct patient care. Victron Energy will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives in writing assurances satisfactory to Victron Energy that the risks of injury or damage have been minimized, the customer assumes all such risks, and the liability of Victron Energy is adequately protected under the circumstances.
Warranty on repairs for products outside their warranty period
The warranty period on products that are outside their warranty period and have been repaired by Victron Energy or one of the Victron Energy Repair centres is six (6) months from delivery. The same applies to spare parts and circuit boards that have been supplied or repaired by Victron Energy.
Transport
It is the responsibility of the sender to sufficiently package these products. The transport must be organized in a way to avoid any damage, especially when a single unit or heavy unit is sent.
Severability
If a part of the terms and conditions of this warranty is held invalid, void or unenforceable due to any particular national or international legislation, it shall not affect other parts of the terms and conditions of this warranty.
Applicable law
This warranty is exclusively governed by the laws of the Netherlands, to the exclusion of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
Contact details
Victron Energy B.V. | De Paal 35, 1351 JG Almere, The Netherlands | https://www.victronenergy.com/support
