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Victron VenusOS driver for serial connected BMS - JBD / Daly / ANT / JKBMS / Heltec / Renogy / Tian / ECS
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I got it working, and online. https://vrm.victronenergy.com/installation/168137/share/75038d09
Basic being only the BMS, but so far I love it.
Thanks again for your patience and guidance
Basic being only the BMS, but so far I love it.
Thanks again for your patience and guidance
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I'm still working on the multi bank feature, so for now if you are on VenusOS firmware up to 2.74 you will see all the details of each BMS in remote console, but the total will be for only one and the VRM data will be for only one.
If you are on V2.80 or higher then you will only see 1 BMS in the remote console.
The consumed Ah of not available for each type of BMS. Those that have it is populated, and we have some that it is calculated, but a few does not have the calculate code working yet. It will come.
If you are on V2.80 or higher then you will only see 1 BMS in the remote console.
The consumed Ah of not available for each type of BMS. Those that have it is populated, and we have some that it is calculated, but a few does not have the calculate code working yet. It will come.
Ok the Bluetooth shows the bms show the capacity and the remaining aH. I should be getting the proper Victron cable for my smartshunt this week, how will I determine which one shows the battery in the Vrm and remote? Is there a setting?
Also I am on version v2.84 if that helps
Also I am on version v2.84 if that helps
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On your GX device you can select which device will be your Battery Monitor. By default it will be your BMS using this driver, but you can select another.
There must have been a error reading the BMS. Look at the log files to see what happened. If it happens again log an issue with the problem detail, driver version and include the part of the log file that show the problem.
The green meter is sitting here on my desk. I still have so solve a few VenusOS 2.80+ issues, and then I can continue with the ECS and also SMBS0 driver support.
Thanks for reporting. I will have a look
An Idea would be to donate on Github Louis for his fabuleus effort
But you have the same questions I had. Keep tracking this thread
These are really good news. Looking forward to this.
Just for understanding, support for the green meter means also support for the LiPro, right?
Thank you!
https://ecs-online.org/media/products/DATENBLATT_LiPro1-3_V2_EN.pdf
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Sorry to be dim. I find the whole UART/RS485/TTL thing very confusing. My JBD BMS only has the Bluetooth port. Would any of these interfaces be able to connect between it and the Pi?
There are 3 different items kn the eBay listing.
There are 3 different items kn the eBay listing.
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The way things are labled can be confusing. UART is actually a group name. RS232, RS485 and TTL are all types of UARTs, but how these are sometimes marketed the UART is refering to TTL. If your JBD only has the port where Bluetooth is plugged in that is the TTL port.
When you order the BMS you can ask for RS485 or RS232 to be added. Some models have RS485 added by default (but there were RS485 chip shortages the last year so most did not).
You want to stay way from anything that states RS232 for your BMS (voltages are higher), so anything that is USB->TTL but does not mention RS232 should work.
I would however suggest you get the official UART box for the JBD. For most this will be by far the easiest option as the connectors will match your BMS and you will have a secure connection. The pin plugs from your link will not fit the plug for your BMS.
JBD UART box you can use any seller (this was just a quick search)
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If you do not have the RS485 option, then you need to disconnect the bluetooth module to use that UART for the driver connection (mine has been running like that for 2 years - you only need the bluetooth for the setup initially). If you have the RS485 option then the driver can connect to that port and you can use the bluetooth on the UART port at the same time. It'c conveniant but not required.
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Does anyone use the Venus "large" image? Or is it best to not go beyond version 2.70 for now?
Available images seem to jump from 2.66 to 2.71. Sorry if these questions are not specific to your serial driver. I couldn't seem to find a better thread.
Available images seem to jump from 2.66 to 2.71. Sorry if these questions are not specific to your serial driver. I couldn't seem to find a better thread.
