Brucey
Velcro Man
No judgment.
Victron is Over-priced Eurotrash. Why would anybody buy Victron over an AiO?
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Brucey
Velcro Man
I think in this case a general sense of confusion as paralleling simply doesn't work with a crossover cable, not the beta box results of 400+V out the ac on paired units to cook your appliances.
outboard1196
Solar Addict
Has anyone tried veconfig software with wine on Linux?
I don't have a windows laptop, otherwise I'll have to use veconfig remote through vrm / cerbo.
I don't have a windows laptop, otherwise I'll have to use veconfig remote through vrm / cerbo.
ricardocello
Watching and Learning
Wine certainly works on my ancient Intel Mac, it will likely work on Linux.
I've also got an old Windows XP laptop just in case.
Getting the COM port setup properly is the tricky part.
I have a 2013 Intel Mac I run Windows 11 on directly. I use it for anything that needs windows software. It's a bit slow, but it works fine.
Any janky laptop or something would work too. And windows 11 will run fine without a license key, you just can't tweak certain settings.
ricardocello
Watching and Learning
Yes, see (slightly old thread):
How do i use VE configure with Linux (ubuntu)? - VictronEnergy
communityarchive.victronenergy.com
sunshine_eggo
Victron's little biatch
But with VRM remote down/upload, COM port shouldn't matter, no?
outboard1196
Solar Addict
I assumed he was talking about veconnect with mk3 interface.
ricardocello
Watching and Learning
If you are just modifying the file in VEConfigure to upload back, you don't need to use the COM port.
I have assistants (ESS and programmable relay) , so I still need the COM port and the MK3. Remote won't configure those.
If I just want to change some inverter settings, like absorption and float voltages, the USB MK3 and Victron Connect work perfectly, provided I unplug the VE.bus from the Cerbo and plug it into the MK3. And remember to put it back.
sunshine_eggo
Victron's little biatch
Umm... yeah it will. I've implemented multiple assistants in Maine from AZ without issue. With firmware updates, which can be done remotely, the inverters are completely reset to defaults with assistants wiped (all settings/assistants are initially saved at the start of the remote firmware update process), and VEConfig uses the saved settings, merges with any new settings, and updates the settings and assistants.
It is my understanding that the only thing remote VEConfig can't do is configure units in parallel, but once established, you can use VEconfig to do anything else to the inverters.
ricardocello
Watching and Learning
OK then, I'm behind the times. Thanks for letting me know.
Next rainy day I'll go through the whole process and see how painless it is.
sunshine_eggo
Victron's little biatch
OK then, I'm behind the times. Thanks for letting me know.
Next rainy day I'll go through the whole process and see how painless it is.
To be honest, I've never done a remote inverter firmware update truly remotely... I was on-site, just in case and accessing VRM via the internet (phone hotspot) rather than local network.
Theoretically, I was fully remote from a process perspective... just not my body...
The configuration of the AC-In settings on my Quattro 48/3000 have reverted. I don't know for sure if it happened after I recently did a firmware update of the Quattro or not. But I suspect that's when it happened. I had the grid/generator settings just the way I wanted them after using VE.Configure before my recent trip. So I know they were correct.
outboard1196
Solar Addict
I installed ve configure on my home desktop using wine and it works but I don't have a device to test yet.
Brucey
Velcro Man
Should be able to restore the settings assuming you have a backup copy.
NordicNerd
Blue is my favourite colour
VICTRON MULTIPLUS II GX Question:
For North America, are there any indications Victron will produce a Multiplus II 120V GX? I noticed they are only available in the 230 V version at present. Going split phase 240 V next year so I would be buying another Multi to hook up with existing.
Thanks!
For North America, are there any indications Victron will produce a Multiplus II 120V GX? I noticed they are only available in the 230 V version at present. Going split phase 240 V next year so I would be buying another Multi to hook up with existing.
Thanks!
(cough, cough) Sure, backup copy. I'll get right on that. (cough, cough)
I might have made a backup when I used VE.Configure. It's around here somewhere I suppose.
I’m in the same boat. I’m temped to buy the multiplus II gx 230v now for my well pump, then add a 120v non-gx later for 120v power up at my cabin. It would save me about $300 in total cost vs having to go straight for 120v x2 out of the gate. And I wouldn’t need to buy a cerbogx to get up and running.
sunshine_eggo
Victron's little biatch
I hope not. It's mostly a gimmick, and it's not a full featured GX device compared to the Cerbo.
NordicNerd
Blue is my favourite colour
Ok then - thanks for the heads up. I was hoping for a full functioning Cerbo equivalent - Cerbo it is.
sunshine_eggo
Victron's little biatch
Hmmm... It does look like they've added some functionality a couple years ago. They added a second CAN port. Prior to that, it was more like a Cerbo-S with BMS-CAN only.
Comparison of all GX products:
Victron GX product range [Victron Energy]
www.victronenergy.com
GX vs. Cerbo:
No Micro-SD (handy for additional offline storage if no internet)
1 VE.Direct port and 1 USB port may be unpleasantly limiting.
No tank inputs
No temp sensor input.
No digital inputs.
No programmable relays (no GX based generator start/stop?)
Half the memory of a Cerbo
Quad core vs. dual core (better than cerbo)
Note that while it may lack some of the cerbo inputs, it should still the analogous inputs standard on VE.Bus inverter/chargers.
NordicNerd
Blue is my favourite colour
TOP PLASTIC CORNERS CRACKED ON MULTI - Eurotrash 
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Quick Question to the this thread group. I finally opened up the Multiplus II 24/3000 120V this weekend. I set up the parameters for my off grid cabin. When I pulled the inverter from the box I noticed both plastic corners on the top of the inverter were cracked. I have tested the unit and changed the settings I need (ground relay off (G-N in panel and floating Neutral Genny - and current limited to 25A for my generator hook up). I also decided to test the functionality at home before bringing it an hour from the city where I live to ensure it is functioning.
Basically, I cannot find any functionality problems. Everything seems to work as expected. My questions are:
- is this a design flaw and the corners often crack?
- Is it shipping damage (box appear ok)?
- Any other thoughts (no I did not drop it or throw it across the room - that's how it cam out of the box).
Please comment on the cracking and if there are any concerns regarding functionality or safety. Are there replacement corners available?
Cheers All.
.Quick Question to the this thread group. I finally opened up the Multiplus II 24/3000 120V this weekend. I set up the parameters for my off grid cabin. When I pulled the inverter from the box I noticed both plastic corners on the top of the inverter were cracked. I have tested the unit and changed the settings I need (ground relay off (G-N in panel and floating Neutral Genny - and current limited to 25A for my generator hook up). I also decided to test the functionality at home before bringing it an hour from the city where I live to ensure it is functioning.
Basically, I cannot find any functionality problems. Everything seems to work as expected. My questions are:
- is this a design flaw and the corners often crack?
- Is it shipping damage (box appear ok)?
- Any other thoughts (no I did not drop it or throw it across the room - that's how it cam out of the box).
Please comment on the cracking and if there are any concerns regarding functionality or safety. Are there replacement corners available?
Cheers All.
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bolhuijo
TechnoGeezer
My MP-II arrived in original box with similar abuse to the top, but instead of cracked black plastic bits, the ends of the blue metal cover were dinged in a bit. No trouble with the unit but in my estimation the Victron box could use a little improvement.
Brucey
Velcro Man
I would say shipping damage, just cosmetic. Reach out to place you ordered from?TOP PLASTIC CORNERS CRACKED ON MULTI - Eurotrash
Quick Question to the this thread group. I finally opened up the Multiplus II 24/3000 120V this weekend. I set up the parameters for my off grid cabin. When I pulled the inverter from the box I noticed both plastic corners on the top of the inverter were cracked. I have tested the unit and changed the settings I need (ground relay off (G-N in panel and floating Neutral Genny - and current limited to 25A for my generator hook up). I also decided to test the functionality at home before bringing it an hour from the city where I live to ensure it is functioning.
Basically, I cannot find any functionality problems. Everything seems to work as expected. My questions are:
- is this a design flaw and the corners often crack?
- Is it shipping damage (box appear ok)?
- Any other thoughts (no I did not drop it or throw it across the room - that's how it cam out of the box).
Please comment on the cracking and if there are any concerns regarding functionality or safety. Are there replacement corners available?
Cheers All.
Always best to immediately inspect things that have been shipped as they often have a limited window to claim shipping damage.
sunshine_eggo
Victron's little biatch
TOP PLASTIC CORNERS CRACKED ON MULTI - Eurotrash
Quick Question to the this thread group. I finally opened up the Multiplus II 24/3000 120V this weekend. I set up the parameters for my off grid cabin. When I pulled the inverter from the box I noticed both plastic corners on the top of the inverter were cracked. I have tested the unit and changed the settings I need (ground relay off (G-N in panel and floating Neutral Genny - and current limited to 25A for my generator hook up). I also decided to test the functionality at home before bringing it an hour from the city where I live to ensure it is functioning.
Basically, I cannot find any functionality problems. Everything seems to work as expected. My questions are:
- is this a design flaw and the corners often crack?
- Is it shipping damage (box appear ok)?
- Any other thoughts (no I did not drop it or throw it across the room - that's how it cam out of the box).
Please comment on the cracking and if there are any concerns regarding functionality or safety. Are there replacement corners available?
Cheers All.
Not going to speculate. To me, any physical damage is evidence of excessive G forces. I'm not competent to judge the implications. One of my quattros arrived with the case bent noticeably:
The flanged portion was bent inwards quite a bit. Zero evidence of damage to packaging inside or outside. My position was that the amount of force required to bend this is large, and it was likely dropped prior to packaging. I was not willing to take on the risk, and they replaced it for me.
I would notify your dealer.
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