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etedverhard asked

one more MP2 in a three phase system possible?

I've got a three-phase system (1x MP2 GX, 2x MP2) with 14,4kWh Pylontech

Now I want to have a further MP2 for my heating unit.

Unfortunately I can't find something about connecting a fourth MP2 to the system.

So: Is it possible to use just a MP2 in addition to the three-phase-system?
Must it be a GX-type to "create" it's own system (1phase)?

How should the battery be connected in case of 2 GX-types?

Thank you all! ;-)

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marekp answered ·

@ETEDVERHARD

You can add second MP-II parallel to existing one on the phase that needs more power for this heating unit.

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etedverhard answered ·

Thank you very much for this answer.

Has it to be a GX or can I use a standard MP2?

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marekp answered ·

@ETEDVERHARD

You can have only one GX in the system.

You already have GX so plain MP-II (same type and size) will do.

It will be connected to the same battery like the other 3 units and you will have to observe all the wiring requirements of the parallel setup.

Here is my configuration. On phase L2 I have two MP-II inverters working in parallel and it gives me double power for this phase.screen-shot-2022-09-01-at-92111-am.pngThere is one "but" with this solution.

How old is your current system?

I had problems in connecting MP-II units with different hardware revisions (12 and 16). If you will have a problem in getting this extra MP-II unit to work parallel with your existing one, for the parallel units in one phase use the existing ones. The new one install alone in one of the phases.


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etedverhard answered ·

Hi.

Thank you again a lot for this.

My system was installed in July 2022, so it's brandnew! :-)
...and I love my Victron-System! :D:D:D

Now I will add a third PV array with a SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100-TR.
So I'll be able to have my PV power also when I'm on emergency power.

Next year, I hope, I'll be able to replace my Kostal Inverter with a Fronius, so I can also add my "old" array to the Victron-grid.

Are you familiar with the SmartSolar MPPT RS 450/100-TR?

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@ETEDVERHARD

No I never used RS 450.

I have SmartSolar MPPT 250/70 and 150/35.

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motylu answered ·

Hi @MarekP ,

do you have also ESS assistants in all these units? I am using three MP-IIs with three MPPTs, Cerbo GX, Pylontech batteries in 3 phase system with ESS and i I am thinking to add one MP-II in parallel to master (L1) MP-II to increase available power only in this phase.

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@motylu

Yes I have ESS assistant loaded.

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motylu avatar image motylu marekp commented ·
Great! It will be very useful for me and of course others to have opportunity to increase power only in one phase.
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