The Go Power! 400 mm Advanced Lithium Battery Data Cable Links Neighboring Batteries So Your Bank Balances and Reports as One
The Go Power! 400 mm Advanced Lithium Battery Data Cable (GP-ADV-BC-400) is the battery-to-battery communication harness for Go Power! Sun Cycle Advanced Lithium batteries. At 400 mm (about 16 in) long, it connects the RV-C port on one battery to the RV-C port on the next.
Go Power names it for the 100Ah and 300Ah Advanced Lithium batteries, and the 100Ah battery's spec sheet lists it as the 100Ah Battery Inter-Connect Cable. It's the short option for batteries placed side by side.
Go Power! 400 mm Advanced Lithium Battery Data Cable Features
Battery-to-Battery RV-C Communication
Advanced Lithium batteries talk to each other over their RV-C ports to coordinate cell balancing. A master battery then reports the whole bank over Bluetooth and RV-C, so the Go Power! Connect app or a PowerTrak display shows one bank instead of separate batteries.
Either Port Works
Each Advanced Lithium battery has two RV-C ports. Go Power says it doesn't matter which port you use for a battery-to-battery cable, as long as the cable joins two batteries on the terminated bus.
Short Length for Side-by-Side Batteries
The 400 mm length suits batteries that sit next to each other. Go Power recommends the 600 mm cable when there's a gap between batteries or the batteries are larger.
Real-World Applications
Parallel 12V banks. Link up to eight Advanced Lithium batteries in parallel so they balance and report as one bank.
Series strings. Link up to four batteries in series for higher-voltage systems.
Practical Comparison
400 mm Data Cable Versus the 600 mm Data Cable
Both do the same job between Advanced Lithium batteries. Go Power lists the GP-ADV-BC-400 at 16 in (400 mm) for short runs between batteries side by side, and the GP-ADV-BC-600 at 24 in (600 mm) for longer runs. Measure from one battery's data port to the next before you order.
Buyer Guidance
How Many Cables and Terminators
Go Power's communication cable guidelines call for one battery-to-battery cable fewer than the number of batteries, so eight batteries need seven cables. A bank that only talks within itself needs a terminating resistor on the first and last battery, two in total. If the bank connects to a PowerTrak display or another RV-C network through the system connection cable, use one terminating resistor at the other end. Power all batteries off before you connect the cables, then wake any one battery to turn on the whole bank and configure it in the app or on the PowerTrak display.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You're linking two or more Advanced Lithium batteries
- Your batteries sit side by side
- You want the bank to report as one battery
Common Questions
Does It Work With Standard Lithium or AGM Batteries?
No. Go Power says standard lithium and AGM batteries have no data port. This cable is for Sun Cycle Advanced Lithium batteries.
Do I Still Need a Shunt?
No. Go Power says Advanced Lithium batteries send state of charge over RV-C, so a shunt isn't needed.
Which Port Do I Use?
Either RV-C port works for a battery-to-battery cable.
What's Included
- 1 x Advanced Lithium Battery Data Cable, 400 mm
One Bank, One Set of Readings
The Go Power! 400 mm Advanced Lithium Battery Data Cable lets side-by-side Advanced Lithium batteries balance together and report as a single bank. If you'd like help working out how many cables and terminators your layout needs, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! Advanced Lithium Battery Data Cable 400 mm (15.75 Inch) Specifications
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| Model |
GP-ADV-BC-400 |
| Electrical |
| Function |
Battery-to-battery RV-C communication cable (inter-battery harness) |
| Cable Type in Go Power Guidelines |
Cable 2, battery to battery |
| Battery Port |
Either RV-C port (RV-C 1 or RV-C 2) |
| Fit |
| Compatible Batteries |
GP-ADV-LIFEPO4-100, GP-ADV-LIFEPO4-300 |
| Recommended Use |
Batteries side by side (short run) |
| Cables Needed |
Number of batteries minus 1 |
| Pair With |
GP-RVC-BCR terminating resistor end cap |
| Physical |
| Length |
400 mm (15.75 in) |
Go Power! Advanced Lithium Battery Data Cable 400 mm (15.75 Inch) Manuals and Documents
Go Power! Advanced Lithium Battery Communication Cable Guidelines
Go Power! GP-ADV-LIFEPO4-100 Quick Start Guide With Cable Wiring