LYNK II Communication Gateway
LYNK II Communication Gateway aggregates and displays in real-time the State-of-Charge for Discover ELEMENT Energy Storage System and AES LiFePO4 batteries.
LYNK IICommunication Gateway - Solar
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LYNK II Communication Gateway aggregates and displays in real-time the State-of-Charge for Discover ELEMENT ESS and AES LiFePO4 batteries. Unlock the full potential of these lithium batteries by enabling them to optimize the charging configurations of the world's best off-grid inverter-chargers and solar charge controllers.
Turn a good solar system into a great one with up to 25% improvement in 0% to 100% SOC recharging time. Remotely monitor SOC, and data log multiple sites using the data monitoring services offered by off-grid inverter systems.
Product Features
Status View
- At-a-Glance State of Charge LED Indicator
- Communication status
Ports
- LYNK Port - RJ45
- LYNK Port - IEC (M12 -5 PIN)
- CAN Out - Ethernet RJ45
- CAN Out - Phoenix
- USB Device - Type B- Mini
- Power Inputs Nominal - Phoenix 13-90 V, LYNK Port 12 V, USB 5 V
Memory
- SD Memory Card
Programmable Relays
Phoenix: NO, NC COMM (1) / NO, COMM (2)
Parallel Batteries
- A single LYNK Gateway supports up to 20 parallel batteries
Real-Time Data
- State of Charge (SoC), voltage, temperature and battery status is communicated in realtime to hybrid inverter-charger
- Charge voltage and current targets, voltage, temperature, current, and diagnostics
Remotely Monitor State of Charge
- Remotely monitor the aggregate SoC for a string of batteries and data log sites using the data monitoring services offered by multiple brands of off-grid inverters
Full Compatibility
- Battery related settings are automatically programmed for multiple brands of hybrid inverter-chargers and solar charge controllers
Maximize the Battery
- Internal cell balancing is optimized, enabling the highest usable capacity and true 100% depth of discharge over the entire life of the battery
Faster Charging
- Up to 25% faster 0% to 100% SoC charging with dynamic charge management
Quick Install
- Fast installation
- No special tools
- Plug-and-play
Simple Setup
- Network batteries with other devices
- Configure for power conversion devices
- Monitor and troubleshoot with LYNK ACCESS
Control External Devices
- Trigger relays using battery SoC and DC current to control external devices such as generators and HVAC
Certification Standards
- CE
LYNK ACCESS PC Software
- Configure LYNK Device
- Monitor Discover Lithium Batteries
- Troubleshoot and monitor Discover Lithium batteries
- Simulate and validate integration of Discover Lithium Batteries
The LYNK II Solar Advantage
LYNK II SELL SHEET
Click the link below to download the LYNK II Solar Sell Sheet.
Battery Comparison & Cost Calculator
Having difficulty explaining the real cost of energy storage options in a way your customers can understand? Discover’s Energy Storage Cost Calculator is a tool for installers that compares CAPEX vs OPEX of the major storage chemistries used in off-grid solar over a 10-year period.
Compare AES lithium to other lithium, tubular or lead acid battery systems. All you need is the manufacturer’s data sheet and battery specifications. Discover’s Energy Storage Cost Calculator generates a printable report that will help you demonstrate the impact of battery chemistry choice on your customer’s total cost of energy storage.
Product Registration
Click on the REGISTER PRODUCT button and use the form to register your product(s) to validate your warranty.
Battery
Compatibility
Available Configurations for
Hybrid Inverter Chargers
- AES LiFePO4: 42-48-6650, 44-48-3000, 44-24-2800
- ELEMENT ESS: 48-48-5120, 48-48-5120-H
Available Configurations for
Hybrid Inverter Chargers
- Victron Energy - Color Control GX, Venus GX, and VE.CAN enabled devices
- SMA Sunny Island - 4.4M, 6.0H, 8.0H, 4548-US, 6048-US
- Studer Innotec - Xcom-CAN compatible devices
- Schneider Electric - Context gateway and Xanbus enabled devices
- Sol-Ark - 8K Hybrid, 12K Hybrid
- Outback Energy - Skybox (pending)
How do I work with Discover?
Discover sells through solar industry distributors and to installers. We do not sell directly to homeowners. If you’re a solar industry professional tell us about yourself and a member of our sales team will reach out to you shortly.
