Today Smart Lithium batteries MultiPlus-II 3 phase systems Firmware updating Off Grid systems Marine applications and new products
LiFePO4 Battery Smart 12,8V/60-300AH With integrated (active) cell balancing. Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) is the safest of the mainstream li-ion battery types. Can be parallel and series connected. Cycle design life: 2000 cycles at 100% discharge 4000 cycles at 50% discharge 7000 cycles at 30% discharge
Lithium Super Pack 12,8V/50-200Ah Integrated BMS and safety switch The SuperPack batteries are extremely easy to install, not needing any additional components. The internal switch will disconnect the battery in case of over discharge, over charge or high temperature. Limited charge/discharge current. CHARGE and DISCHARGE Max. cont. Discharge Charge Peak (10sec) 50Ah 45A 80A 100Ah 50A 100A 200Ah 70A 100A
Lithium Super Pack 12,8V/50-200Ah Can be connected in parallel The batteries can be connected in parallel. Series connection is not allowed. Cycle design life: 2000 cycles at 100% discharge 4000 cycles at 50% discharge 7000 cycles at 30% discharge
Overview on cycle life 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 AGM Deep Cycle AGM Deep Cycle Telecom Battery GEL Deep Cycle AGM Super Cycle Battery Lead Carbon Battery GEL OPzV OPzS Solar Batteries 30% 50% 100%
Overview on cycle life 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 LiFePO4 Battery 24V LiFePO4 Battery 12,8V LiFePO4 12,8V Lithium SuperPack Lithium HE Battery 24V 30% 50% 100%
Warranty Victron's 2 year world wide limited warranty on batteries.
Mini BMS
Mini BMS
Mini BMS
Mini BMS
Mini BMS Beware; The Mini BMS is NOT for Ve Bus communication The residential current will drain the battery further after switch of ATD (try avoid relays to control loads/charge)
Using a Buck boost converter
Using a Buck boost converter
Using a Buck boost converter
Using a Buck boost converter Engine running detection The converter has a unique engine running detection in order to be able to detect a running vehicle engine. This prevents the converter from charging the starter battery if the alternator does not supply power. The converter is switched on: When the engine is running and the supply voltage is >= (adjustable) volts and any (adjustable) minute blocking is over. Pin 1 input (as an alternative to the engine running detection) The converter may also be switched on with a switch or relay contact. Switch on: The converter is switched on: If pin 1 input >= 2 volts, and the supply voltage is >= (adjustable) volts and any blocking is over.
Using a Buck boost converter
Ve BUS BMS
VE.Bus BMS
VE.Bus BMS Do not connect the Minus Battery Protect
VE.Bus BMS Multi 3k in [OFF] mode draws about 0,4 watt (30mA@12.8Vdc) 0,7 Ah 5 Ah 22 Ah per 24h per week per month
VE.Bus BMS Ac detector Ac detector
VE.Bus BMS b Ac detector
VE.Bus BMS AC detector will stop the Multi processor Battery indicates low voltage Ve Bus BMS will switch OFF (The Multi stops)
VE.Bus BMS AC detector will start the Multi processor Ve Bus BMS will switch ON the Multi AC power is applied
VE.Bus BMS Cyrix relay 230A in [closed ] mode draws about 12V/220mA 5,3Ah 37 Ah 160Ah per 24h per week per month So do not use a relais as DC load switch!
12,8Vdc lithium can be series /paralleled Can be used for 12V, 24V and 48V battery banks Example: 24V 180Ah battery bank consisting of 4 pieces 90Ah batteries Midpoints are not allowed to be connected Each string must be fused!
Charge batteries before use The batteries are approximately 50 % charged when shipped. We therefore insist to fully charge new batteries at a low rate (C/20 or less) with a charger or power supply set at 14,2 V prior to use
Battery Protect -VE BUS BMS example LED 12/24Vdc Ve Bus BMS DC Buzzer 12/24Vdc Relay 12/24Vdc Prog Optional remote M DC LOADS Load Batt ery battery protect BP I 220 Alarm GND Prog Remote System on/off + REMOTE
Inverter cabling
Multiplus II explained
MultiPlus-II 3k and 5k Lower cost Easier to install Internal and external current sensor Slightly less peak power Less feed through current, 30A instead of 50A Steel instead of aluminium enclosure 3k model available now 5k model end of this year
MultiPlus-II 3k and 5k 5K Model Zero load power search 2 Watt (was 12Watt) Zero load power AES 7 Watt (was 20Watt) Zero load power 18 Watt (was 25Watt)
MultiPlus-II 3k and 5k Cables exit the unit closer to the wall Only bottom plate needs to be removed when connecting Battery connection 1x M6 instead of 2x M8
MultiPlus-II 3k and 5k
MultiPlus-II 3k and 5k Detail of the RJ12 additional IO connector (G) RJ12 additional IO connector Aux in 1 and Aux in 2: 0 5V (same fio as in MultiGrid) K1, K2: open collector 70V 100mA max (open collector inputs, replaces the programmable relay contacts of the MultiGrid) 12V: 12V 100mA max power supply Gnd: common ground
MultiPlus-II 3k and 5k
Current transformer for the MultiPlus-II 30A rating Alternative for energy meter Easy to install, clips open
Current transformer for the MultiPlus-II Current transformer is making installation (close to) a switchboard easy Cable is 1 mtr. (not extendable) 50A possible after hardware update Current transformer not needed when; All loads are on AC out Three phase ESS systems with single phase MultiPlus-II
Parallel and three phase systems
Principle of Victron Energy charger/inverters
Overload of inverters Whats happening when the overload LED is On or blinking?
Overload of inverters Either a too high inverter current or a too low inverter output voltage.
Overload of inverters Overload can take place when the the state is : Invert or PowerAssist When the overload LED is lit up during charging, contact service! Always first there is the: pre-alarm Alarm Switch off
Overload of inverters Normally when a Multi switches off, it stays off for 30 seconds and will then automatically restart again. These 30 seconds are fixed. So when you encounter a situation in which the off time is unequal to 30 seconds it will most likely not be a firmware issue. (most likely it will be for instance hardware which switches the device or it can be a remote panel/assistant which decides to switch off.)
Overload of inverters At an overload the Multi tries to restart 3 times If the Multi is switched of within 30 sec after a restart again it will will go into lock (permantent OFF ) and needs to be restarted by switching off/on If the unit runs for longer the 30sec the timer is cleared again.
Overload of inverters While in the off or permanent off state the LED indication is in the remember state. All errors which occur will get displayed. No indication is cleared. In other words, the error LED indication can get worse and cannot get better
Overload of inverters Short circuit / excessive overload protection The multi s do have a protection mechanism for the powerpack. When it discovers that the current limitation for the FET s is constantly activated it will turn off the multi permanent with an overload indication. If this multi is in a VEBus system then the whole system will turn off. In a multi phase system the leaders of the other phases will display VEBusError code 1 (float LED blinks in opposite phase with the Inverter LED) during the first 30 seconds. After that they will start indicating OK codes
Overload of inverters What can inverters handle? 1 Max power (output voltage less then normal ) 30 cycles 2 Max power (output voltage is normal ) 2 minutes 3 30% overload 30 minutes* *This depends on ambient temperature.
Overload of inverters Single phase motor draw approx. 6 x Inom during start-up Three phase motor draw approx. 3 x Inom during start-up Inductive loads / Capacitive loads inverter size needs + 100%* (*) Power factor approx. 0.7
MK3-USB No new functionalities for normal use (VEFlash, VEConfig, etc) But an enabler for low cost monitoring on for example RaspberryPIs and similar low cost computers. Minimal cost to monitor a Multi: RaspberryPi 20 EUR MK3-USB Total: 70 EUR C ex VAT 90 EUR ex VAT
Product updates METS 2017 JBO
Off grid systems
A typical system The Multi connects to batteries. The Multi powers loads, such as lights, TVs or and/or refrigerators. These are the AC loads. The Multi can be powered by grid, generator and/or AC Solar. This is the AC input. The Multi can be powered via the batteries by DC solar, alternators and/or DC generator. This is the DC input. There also might be loads in the system that connect to the battery, like a water pump. This is the DC load.
System calculations Important questions: What is the total use in KWh? What battery capacity is needed? How long stand alone time? What charge current is needed? Quiet energy and/or generator?
Perform the calculations in this order Step 1. Power out calculations: How big are the loads At which times Step 2. Inverter calculations: Peak power requirements Step 3. Power in calculations: Which source(s) At which times during a day Ste 4. Battery calculations: Autonomy Depth of discharge Charge rate Discharge rate
Watt When making system calculations, always calculate in energy In other words, always calculate in Watts. Watt = Volt x Amp kw = kilo Watt = 1000 W kwh = kilo Watts per hour
On-grid or off-grid? Self consumption systems cater for the average load in a system Off-grid systems have to cater for the peak load in the system Because off grid systems have to cater for peak loads they generally speaking contain twice the inverter size and twice the battery bank size. Off grid systems containing PV have to be calculated for winter time and have to be able to potentially be able to deal with a number of days of bad weather.
Charge/discharge current Current vs Capacity for a lead/acid battery 700 600 500 0,3C 0,2C 400 300 200 0,1C 100 0 100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 Installed Ah
Charge/discharge current Current vs Capacity for a Lithium battery 4500 4000 2C 3500 3000 2500 2000 1C 1500 1000 0,5C 500 0 100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 Installed Ah
Batteries and off-grid PV Issues with lead-acid batteries in off-grid PV: Round trip energy efficiency not impressive Regular full recharge needed Dramatically shortened service life if used in permanent deficit mode Would Li-ion be a better alternative in some applications? Expensive (but over 2000 cycles at 80% DoD) Battery management system needed to balance cells and to prevent over-discharge Excellent round trip energy efficiency No full recharge needed Will not deteriorate if used in permanent deficit mode (unless discharged beyond a well defined minimum cell voltage)
Solar systems Off-grid and backup
Off grid or backup systems These are systems that do not feed back into the grid This applies to these systems: Without grid With very bad or unreliable grid Backup Peak shaving No ESS!
Backup systems
Back up systems These are systems where grid or generator is not always available or frequently fails A battery is used to power loads when mains is not available The focus is on the battery, Ideally the battery is always full unless there is a blackout The battery should never be let to go empty, so it needs to be recharged from solar or from a backup generator If the power is restored the battery will need to be charged up as fast as possible
Basic Multi backup system Should the grid or generator fail the Multi will run off the batteries When the batteries get low the Multi will turn off and will stop powering he AC loads When the grid or generator is back the Multi will charge the batteries again and will power the AC loads
Backup system with solar Solar can be added to a backup system But always keep the focus on the state of charge of the battery. Keep the battery full where possible Don t turn a backup system into an energy storage system Ideally use DC solar because this is easier to manage during a blackout than ac solar is
Double backup system using a Filax When the generator or grid has failed the first Multi will provide AC power to the load Should the first Multi fail the Filax will seamlessly switch over to the second Multi The Multis can connect to either the same or to individual battery banks
Bypass / redunancy In this system isolator switches are used These provide a way to isolate a unit for maintenance or replacement without losing power to the AC loads
Hybrid system Combining generator with inverters These systems combine generators with Multis or Quattros They provide backup power Reduced fuel consumption emissions The generator will run in its optimal operational zone The generator size can be reduced
Bredenoord E-saver
Peak shaving To supplement limited grid or generator power supply It makes use of the power assist feature of the Multi Can be set up with the AC input current setting in VE.Configure
Intentional islanding To prioritize solar energy over grid energy Also used in areas with a bad grid and/or brown outs and spikes. System runs in Inverter mode, even when the public grid is available. Can be easily set up with the AC Ignore setting in VE.Configure Grid Loads Grid Loads Grid Loads Grid Loads Grid Loads Battery is full Grid is ignored solar energy is used battery is charged Battery is full enough Grid is still ignored Battery energy is used Battery is discharged Battery is empty Grid is let in Grid energy is used Battery is charged Battery partly recharged Grid is ignored again Battery energy is used Battery is discharged Batteries are full Grid is ignored Solar energy is used Battery is charged
AC ignore, using the grid as a backup generator The Multi disconnects from the grid as long as the batteries are full enough It can, for example, let grid in when the batteries are low or when the AC load is above a certain value It can even drive its the AC input relay based on a signal from the relay in the BMV or in the CCGX Can be set up with the AC Ignore setting or Assistants in VE.Configure
Off grid systems
An off-grid system No mains available Often a generator available Usually solar available
Small solar system Examples Security camera systems Electronic Traffic signs And so on
Streetlight systems Our MPPTs have day/night sensing Programable load output LED driver control through VE direct port (PWM signal) via special cable
Larger DC off-grid system
Small inverter DC off-grid system
Large inverter/charger DC off-grid system
The EasySolar - Complete system in one enclosure
Multiple MPPTs can be used
Large DC solar system
What type of PV is going to be used? AC-Coupled system Uses PV inverters DC-Coupled system uses MPPT solar charge controllers Or a combination of the two?
AC versus DC AC PV Pros: Less and thinner AC cabling PV array can be far away from the installation Cons: 1.0 rule Programming needed System will not recover from low battery if there is no backup generator DC PVos: Better for charging batteries More efficient if most energy needs to be stored Easy to setup. Default products can be used, no programming needed Failsafe in case batteries are too far discharged Cons: Not so suitable for very large arrays (max voltage 250V) Not suitable for boats or vehicles
Off-grid AC solar Consider Add a proportion DC Solar What will happen when batteries are empty?
Off-grid AC and DC solar combined
3 phase AC solar
Losses in a system Losses in a system 80-90% 95% 99% 80-95%
Losses in a system 80-90% 99% 95% 80-90% 20Kwh 23,5Kwh 23,8Kwh 25 Kwh 29,4Kwh
Losses in a system 80-90% 75% 95% 80-90% 20Kwh 23,5Kwh 31,4Kwh 33KWh 38,9Kwh
Battery choice 2000-4000 Full Cycle life Full 400-1500 Discharge Lithium Lead acid
Default unit By far the easiest option The requirements DC solar or no solar No feed-back into the grid possible
When to use Off grid DC solar systems Automotive or marine systems Back up systems Reducing generator running time Peak shaving systems (using the power assist feature)
AC input current limit
Power control current limit The Multi needs to know how much current it is allowed to take from grid or generator You need to set the current limit with the Multi Control panel, CCGX or via the VE.Configure software!
Virtual switch ignore AC
Ignore AC input Easy to set up, via virtual switch, no firmware upgrade needed The requirements DC solar No feed-back into the grid possible When to use Unreliable grid, with frequent blackouts or brownouts
Ignore AC The AC input relay is driven by battery, load or AUX input conditions
Virtual switch AC - ignore In this example grid will be let in: As soon as the battery voltage drops below 23.5 V for 60 seconds or the SOC is lower than 50%
A note on SOC The build in battery monitor in the Multi is not very accurate in systems with DC inputs (solar) or DC loads. In these systems consider using a BMV together with a CCGX. The CCGX can copy the BMV SOC to the Multi
Virtual switch - frequency shift
Virtual switch - frequency shift To turn off an PV inverter via a frequency shift once the batteries are full. Requirements AC coupled inverter capable of turning on or off based on frequency shift No grid feed
Virtual switch The settings can be found in the VS options tab of the virtual switch tab No firmware update needed This is possible in a default unit
Important considerations The 1.0 rule: do not install more KW solar than the KW rating of the Multi or Quattro Check if the PV inverter used is capable of turning on or off based on frequency shift This Assistant prevents overcharging of a battery by turning the PV inverter off. But be aware that if this system is set up incorrectly battery overcharge will occur Consider using the PV inverter Assistant instead
Before using an Assistant
Where to find? To find assistant info: See the manual sections of the Multi and Quattro product pages. Or see VE.Configure Don t forget that you can run a demo version of VE.Configure Assistants are only available when upgrading to 4 version firmware Firmware is available from our professional website. See: https://professional.victronenergy.com/ Note: In the past a password was needed (Watson) but is not needed anymore
Firmware Our firmware version number exists of three parts. For example 2641143: 26 is the microprocessor family group (19 is the old microprocessor) 41 is the model for example Quattro 24/3000 1 is the firmware type (1=default firmware 4=assistant firmware) 43 is the firmware version
Firmware available from Victron professional Let Victron professional add all our firmware files to your dropbox. An Apps folder will be created in your Dropbox. This folder will always stay up to date Or Download the required file from Victron professional How to update firmware see: https://youtube.com/watch?v=zin0mhlqu5y
Stay up to date Always make sure you use the most up to date assistant and firmware We improve functionality all the time See changelogs in the VE.Bus firmware folder:
PV inverter Assistant
PV inverter Assistant This Assistant prevents overcharging of a battery by turning the PV inverter off
Frequencies This Assistant prevents overcharging of a battery by turning the PV inverter off Check it the PV inverter can switch on or off based on a frequency shift Be aware that battery overcharge will occur if this system is set up incorrectly
The 1.0 rule The Factor 1:0 rule: Do not install more KW solar than the KW rating of the Multi or Quattro The 1.o rule
AC current sensor assistant
Safety switch assistant
Safety switch Use to switch off the AC output when an external switch is pressed This assistant might conflict with lithium assistants
Relay assistant
Relay assistant Use to drive one of these relays: The programmable relay The K relays Solar box relays (obsolete) AC output 2 Via the general flag: AC input 1 AC input 2 AES mode
Switch conditions and time Conditions and for how long: AC load DC voltage Charge state Fan LED alarm AC input Signal on AUX or Temp connector SOC
Notes Two assistants needed: You will always need two assistants, one to drive the relay on and the other to drive the relay off Usage examples: Driving an extraction fan once the fan in the Multi has turned on Turn on AC output 2 when the batteries are full to run a dump load Turn off AC output 2 when the batteries are full to turn off a PV inverter connected to that output
General flag
General flag The General flag can be set or cleared by other assistant, like the Generator assistant and the relay assistant. The general flag will then preform the action chosen in this assistant. Example: The generator assistant activates the software flag Once the software flag is activated AC input 1 is ignored
Generator start and stop Assistant
Generators Generators can be used with our products without problems The generator can be remote started from the: CCGX BMV Multi or Quattro.
Generator start using a CCGX - Preferred option See: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:generator_start_stop
Generator start using a BMV
Generator start using a Multi or Quattro Via VE.Configure - virtual switch or Via VE.Configure Generator start/stop Assistant
Generator start and stop Assistant This assistant is used for starting a generator in off grid systems. Consider using the CCGX generator start instead But it can also be used for: Selectively letting grid in. To turn on a dump load once the batteries are full To turn of a grid feed inverter connected to output 2 of a Quattro To drive a contactor to turn a grid feed inverter off
Generator starting This assistant helps you to setup a programmable relay for starting and stopping a generator This assistant is capable of starting and stopping a generator based on battery state and connected load
Ignoring AC input This assistant can also be used for ignoring AC by specifying the general flag instead of a relay and adding the general flag user assistant. In this way the grid will act like a backup generator. Only let grid in when the batteries are empty or when the house load is high
Using AC output 2 Switch the AC output 2
Relay usage
Hybrid solutions
Hybrid solutions
Marine applications and new products
Orion Smart
Orion Smart Specification Bluetooth Connectivity Bluetooth connection using VictronConnect Product monitoring Charging states / Voltage / Errors Configuration Choose operation mode: Charger or DC/DC Converter Firmware update Solving possible issues Possibility of adding new features in the future
Orion Smart Specification New features All old Orion functionalities remained (DC/DC Converter) Charger feature Same algorithm already used in other chargers Select preset battery type using VictronConnect Change user defined battery settings On/off switch in VictronConnect Do not need the physical switch to turn it off
Orion Smart Specification New features Easily change output voltage set point (DC/DC Converter) Losses compensation Different applications Charge state is indicated with LED blinking code User-defined under voltage lock-out User can choose a certain voltage to turn off the Orion (protect starter battery)
Orion Smart Specification New features Engine shutdown detection (Charger mode) Avoid undesired discharge of Starter Battery Check input voltage (vehicle alternator) If below 13.1V Stop charging for 5s each 60s If the voltage keeps below 13.1V during those 5s Stop charging will reduce the voltage losses due to cabling Engine shutdown is detected If voltage gets above 13.3V, restart charging process
Orion Smart Specification New features Connector over-temperature detection Warning alert on VictronConnect Protect from damaging the product Engine detection override Enable by pulling the L pin on the Remote On/Off connector high: Shorted to ground: enable charger Shorted to H pin: enable charger Floating: charger will be off The normal remote on/off feature as on all our products. Connected to 7V or more engine detection override: charger will be on. Special
Applications - Vehicles DC/DC converter Charger
VictronConnect for Orion Smart Main Screen General information Input/Output Voltage Off reason Change on selected mode DC/DC converter Output Voltage highlighted Charger Mode Charger State highlighted Possible Graph view
VictronConnect for Orion Smart Settings Screen Select between Charger or DC/DC Converter Turn Orion On/Off Select output voltage (DC/DC Converter) Low input lockout threshold Battery settings Restart charge process Restore default settings Identify
Models Power Standard Smart 110~120W Isolated Yes No 220~280W Isolated Yes Yes 360~380W Isolated Yes Yes 400W Non-isolated (1) No Yes Standard: all models have all voltage combination (12/24/48 V input and 12/24/48V output) Smart: only high volume products will be made as a Smart option. Which for now means: no models with 48V in or out. 400W non-isolated model: it is the same hardware as the isolated ones, but then with the minusses interconnected internally. To allow for easier installation in a car where all is referenced to the same ground, requiring just a small negative wire. Dimensions: All Smart models will have the same enclosure and thus dimensions as the similar models we sell at the moment. - 12V input and/or 12V output models: 130 x 186 x 80 mm (5.1 x 7.3 x 3.2 inch) - Other models: 130 x 186 x 70 mm (5.1 x 7.3 x 2.8 inch) - The new 400W Non-isolated version will have the same dimension as the 360W~380W isolated model
VE.Configure settings
State of charge sources Battery monitor: Automatic BMV Lynx Shunt VE.Bus No battery monitor Multi or Quattro (VE.Bus SOC) Battery system (Lynx batteries, LG Resu, BYD B-Box, etc.)
Color Control GX
Color Control GX and Venus GX Control Provides a display for all connected devices Logs data of all connected devices to our online VRM portal Can connect to: Multis, Quattros and Inverters BMV and Lynx battery monitor Third party batteries MPPT solar chargers Skylla battery changers Energy meters
Some features System display Internet connectivity and monitoring via LAN or WIFI Data logging via SD card Remote console GPS dongle Remote VE.Configure (VE.Bus) Remote firmware updates (not VE.Bus) System battery state of charge And much, much more..
Connections Provides a display for all connected devices Logs data of all connected devices to our online VRM portal Can connect to: Multies and Quattros BMV 600 & 700 series MPPT solar chargers
VRM website
Product updates METS 2017 JBO
Blue Smart IP43 Charger
Blue Smart IP43 Charger Natural convection cooling (eff >93%) Engine room proof: IP43 rated VE.Direct interface AVAILABLE WITH TWO OR THREE OUTPUTS 12V models: 30A, 50A 24V models: 16A, 25A
Blue Smart IP43 Charger Adaptive 5-stage charge algorithm Configure and monitor with your Smartphone Ideal for use with Smart Battery Sense accessory Potential free alarm contacts Remote on-off (also for Li-ion BMS) No fan Available 2018 Q4
Blue Smart IP43 Charger
Skylla-S Charger
Skylla-S 12/100 and 24/50 Bluetooth 230V only VE.Can (isolated) VE.Direct Alarm relay Remote on-off Trickle charge 2 nd battery AC cords Euro/UK/Aus Future: synchronised parallel operation with Bluetooth
New Phoenix Inverter 1600 & 2000
New Phoenix Inverter 1600 & 2000 Lower cost Easier to install Slightly less peak power Steel instead of aluminium enclosure Available in 12, 24 and 48Vdc Available
LPF with Bluetooth NOW: View individual cell voltages on your smartphone to see which cells are being balanced Wires will move and capacity will change Future: Batteries communicate with each other to decide on cell balancing No more data cables! Allow-to-charge and allow-to-discharge via Bluetooth
Octo GX 1 x VE.Bus 10 x VE.Direct 1 x VE.Can WiFi with external antenna Ethernet 1 x USB 1 x RS485 (Energy Meter) 1 x extra CAN-bus 1 x relay 3 x digital inputs
GX GSM A simple internet connection for Venus-devices. 2G and 3G networks 8 to 70 VDC simcard power USB connection to Venus device
Recent major improvements Introduce DVCC Better integration with BYD (CAN-bus now also for Off-grid systems) A single max. charge current for the complete system And more. Add digital inputs: alarms & water pumps Add support for SMA & SolarEdge PV Inverters
Remote firmware updates on VRM Less tools: VE Power Setup Less work: no need to find the file VE.Can & VE.Direct (new!) Configuration will remain OK Robust, also on bad internet
Grounding
Grounding: off-grid Do not ground the positive or negative of the PV panels. But ground the PV frames: lightning. Ground close to the battery. Required cross-section: ground cabling should be able to carry a fault current at least equal to the DC fuse rating. The Multi/Quattro chassis must be grounded: basic insulation between AC and chassis
Grounding: off-grid with genset One ground only, close to the battery. Required cross-section: ground cabling should be able to carry a fault current at least equal to the DC fuse. A GFCI will be functional only if the chassis of the Multi/Quattro is grounded.
VE.Bus smart dongle
VE.Bus smart dongle Measures voltage and temperature. Connects to VE.Bus with a RJ45 cable. First step: voltage and temperature sense only. Future: VE.Bus product configuration in VictronConnect.
Low power inverters 12 / 24 / 48 V 250 VA 12 / 24 / 48 V 375 VA 12 / 24 / 48 V 500 VA 12 / 24 / 48 V 800 VA 12/ 24 / 48 V 1200 VA
MultiPlus MultiPlus 12 / 24 / 48 V 500 VA MultiPlus 12 / 24 / 48 V 800 VA MultiPlus 12 / 24 / 48 V 1200 VA VE.Bus software
MPPTs New models in the 250 volt range: 250/60 250/70 250/85 250/100 All with the same features
Energy. Anytime. Anywhere.