The only difference between the two cables is the pin-out, the table below outlines the details:
Type A
Function |
Victron VE.Can side |
Battery side |
GND |
Pin 3 |
Pin 6 |
CAN-L |
Pin 8 |
Pin 5 |
CAN-H |
Pin 7 |
Pin 4 |
Type B
Function |
Victron VE.Can side |
Battery side |
GND |
Pin 3 |
Pin 2 |
CAN-L |
Pin 8 |
Pin 5 |
CAN-H |
Pin 7 |
Pin 4 |
Below is a list of batteries that have been tested and confirmed working:
Type A cable:
BYD B-Box
TBB ES100
Pylontech US2000C/US3000C/UP5000/Force-L
Type B Cable:
AXIstorage 7S/9S
BMZ
BSLBATT Lithium battery
Hubble Lithium
LG Chem Resu
Pylontech US2000/US3000/UP2500
Solar MD BMS EX
ASS030064950 RJ45 UTP C
Check with your battery's manual to determine compatibility.