Second VE.Direct Port on Multiplus II GX?

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zpv asked Jul 31, '22

Second VE.Direct Port on Multiplus II GX?

Hi,
I would like to connect two MPPTs to a Multiplus II GX. Unfortunately there is only one VE.Direct and no VE.Can port on it.
However there is an additional JST-PH connector on the GX PCB with a label "VE.Direct" (please see the photos).
Can I connect an MPPT directly to this additional port?

Thanks for your answer!

Multiplus-II VE.Direct VE.Can

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Matthias Lange - DE answered · Jul 31, 2022 at 06:09 AM

This internal port is used in the EasySolar-II GX for the internal MPPT so yes you can use that.
You can also use the USB port on the outside with a VE.direct to USB cable and if you need more you can just use a USB-Hub.

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zpv commented · Jul 31, 2022 at 11:19 AM

Thank you for your answer.

I have tested this internal port and it really works with the MPPT.

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Answer 1 · 2023-01-12T11:38:50Z

jaqibar answered · Jan 12, 2023 at 11:38 AM

@Matthias Lange - DE . I have the same goal with connecting two MPPT's to GX. But it does not seem to see the the second unit plugged in at the plug internally. Is there anything I need to activate somewhere?

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1234enough commented · Jan 12, 2023 at 07:57 PM

Keep us updated on this one, as I'm also looking at 2x VE direct on multiplus-ii

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Alistair Warburton 1234enough commented · Jan 13, 2023 at 02:02 AM

I think... Settings>Multiplus Device>Advanced>[Redetect System] may fix that.

If not it shouldn't do any harm. I would still recommend backing up settings first though.

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Answer 2 · 2023-04-17T10:56:56Z

colonelcoconut answered · Apr 17, 2023 at 10:56 AM

Did you have any luck with this?

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1234enough commented · Sep 03, 2023 at 05:40 PM

Internal VE Direct port Working a treat with additional MPPT, plugged in / switched on / re- detect

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groningen 1234enough commented · Sep 03, 2023 at 06:16 PM

@1234enough

Thanks for the feedback. Nice to see the solution for a second VE direct.

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