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How to connect MPPT150/35 VE.Direct to VE.Bus or Venus OS on RasPi3?

I operate an MP2 on a Pylontech US3000C. The whole thing is managed by a Venus OS 3.12 running on a Raspberry Pie 3. Now I would like to expand the system with an MPPT150/35, which is also to be integrated via Venus OS. Now my question: how do I connect the VE.Direct connector (which appears to be a simple RS232 interface) to the rest of the system? CAN communication to the battery is available, as well as VE.BUS ports on the MP2. Which adapter is needed? I have not found any answers in Victron's documentation.

VE.DirectVE.Direct Bluetooth Smart Dongle
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You use a VE Direct to USB cable, VEDirect on the MPPT, USB on the rasp pi.

https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-direct-to-usb-interface

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