Generator Integration in existing Victron Sytem

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hmartsome asked Mar 30, '22

Generator Integration in existing Victron Sytem

Hi,

I am running 3 Multiplus II 5kva with 12kwp Solar (Fronius Inverter on AC out side of the Victrons) and a 48 kwh Battery (K9 Batrium) with no flaws at all. I am wondering which is the best way to integrate a 400V 8kva Diesel Generator into my system? Would it be possible to integrate the Generator on the AC out side just like the Fronius? What would be necessary to do so? Or are there other/better ways to integrate?

Every suggestion or hint welcome, thank you.

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Answer 1 · 2022-03-30T14:52:41Z

Phil Gavin answered · Mar 30, 2022 at 02:52 PM

A timely clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXd6B-LWPe0

about 01:19:55, you should find it informative...

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Answer 2 · 2022-03-30T17:27:13Z

Kevin Windrem answered · Mar 30, 2022 at 05:27 PM

Generators don't typically coexist with other sources on the same bus so you'd need to connect the generator to the INPUT side of the Multi. You'd need a transfer switch to switch between grid and generator at the Multi input.

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Answer 3 · 2022-03-30T19:50:19Z

n-dee answered · Mar 30, 2022 at 07:50 PM

I connected my generator (via Delta ESR-48/56) to the Batteries.
With 8kva you may use one on each phase and get 150A to charge :-)

Or buy three Victron Skylla 48/50 TG instead of Delta ESR.
But the price of them is hefty, thats why I chose the Deltas

br,
Andy

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