Venus GX -> NMEA2000 / Signal K
I have an EasySolar 24/1600 that I'm looking to tie into my vessels sensor / monitoring network.
From reading this article it looks like the recommended approach has been to bridge both the VE.Bus connection from the internal MultiPlus and VE.Direct from the MPPT direct to N2K. In the comments section though there was talk of a CCGX -> NMEA integration. Is this still something on the horizon?
I'm assuming it will apply to the Venus GX too? If so, that would be a much neater integration (VE.Bus and VE.Direct -> Venus GX -> NMEA) as well as providing a couple of additional sensor inputs.
On a slightly related note, has there been any consideration for providing a direct Signal K interface from the Venus / CCGX?
kim asked
I have an EasySolar 24/1600 that I'm looking to tie into my vessels sensor / monitoring network.
From reading this article it looks like the recommended approach has been to bridge both the VE.Bus connection from the internal MultiPlus and VE.Direct from the MPPT direct to N2K. In the comments section though there was talk of a CCGX -> NMEA integration. Is this still something on the horizon?
I'm assuming it will apply to the Venus GX too? If so, that would be a much neater integration (VE.Bus and VE.Direct -> Venus GX -> NMEA) as well as providing a couple of additional sensor inputs.
On a slightly related note, has there been any consideration for providing a direct Signal K interface from the Venus / CCGX?
mvader (Victron Energy Staff) commented ·
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EASYSOLAR 1600/12 toriod humming.
Hi there,- have a stand alone off grid EasySolar 1600/12.
It has PV and batterys,- they charge fine and are full.
There is NO connection to the mains grid.
There is a buzz / hum from the inverter [torodial transformer] which was not there when new.
The inverter works fine and produces power,- very nicely.
This hum is there even when the mains power output connector is unplugged from the bottom of the inverter [so not even wiring or socket connected!]
the hum is NOT the cooling fan,---this is stationary normally but does kick in under load.
The inverter did not make this noise when first fitted.
I would appreciate any advice but I feel that this unit should be returned to victron
Regards JULIAN.
julianbridgewater asked
Hi there,- have a stand alone off grid EasySolar 1600/12.
It has PV and batterys,- they charge fine and are full.
There is NO connection to the mains grid.
There is a buzz / hum from the inverter [torodial transformer] which was not there when new.
The inverter works fine and produces power,- very nicely.
This hum is there even when the mains power output connector is unplugged from the bottom of the inverter [so not even wiring or socket connected!]
the hum is NOT the cooling fan,---this is stationary normally but does kick in under load.
The inverter did not make this noise when first fitted.
I would appreciate any advice but I feel that this unit should be returned to victron
Regards JULIAN.
ejrossouw answered ·
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Off grid Easysolar 48/5000 and BYD 13.8 and generator not charging batteries
Hi all
Looking for a bit of help. I have the Easysolar 48/5000 with the BYD 13.8 Lithium Batteries.
I have connected a generator to the system for charging the battery. I have two genets one is a 2000w and the other is an 8500w and both are AVR.
Here is my config on the Multi (the 26A is for the big genset i was using 6A for the small one):
TAB: General
System frequency 50Hz
Shore current 26.0 A
Overruled by remote unchecked
Dynamic current limiter unchecked
State of charge when Bulk finished 95.0 %
Battery capacity 270 Ah
Charge efficiency 0.95
TAB: Grid
Country / grid code standard None: (feeding energy from DC to grid not allowed)
Accept wide input frequency range (45-65 Hz) checked
AC low switch mains off 180 V
AC low switch mains on 187 V
AC high switch mains on 265 V
AC high switch mains off 270 V
UPS function unchecked
TAB: Inverter
PowerAssist checked
Assist current boost factor 2.0
Inverter output voltage 230 V
Ground relay checked
Inverter DC shut-down voltage 47.00 V
Inverter DC restart voltage 51.00 V
Low DC alarm level 53.00 V
Do not restart after short-circuit (VDE 4105-2 safety) unchecked
enable AES unchecked
TAB: Charger
Enable charger checked
Weak AC input checked
Stop after excessive bulk unchecked
Lithium batteries checked
Use equalization (tubular plate traction battery curve) unchecked
Charge curve Fixed
Absorption voltage 55.20 V
Float voltage 55.00 V
Charge current 26 A
Repeated absorption time 1.00 Hr
Repeated absorption interval 7.00 Days
Absorption time 1 Hr
TAB: Virtual switch
TAB: Usage
Virtual switch usage Do not use VS
TAB: Assistants
TAB: Assistant Configuration
Two-signal BMS support (size:139)
*) The battery is full when Auxiliary input 1 is open and
the battery is empty when Temperature sense input is open.
*) Force to float and set SOC to 100% when battery full and switch to charger
only when battery empty.
(note: I believe that the second part of the assistant needs to be changed as it would only use float while charging)
I set the config from this page on the Victron website HERE
Total size of all assistants including the required
(hidden) system assistants is: 198
so before I added the assistant the small genset would charge at 700w.
The big genset would charge at 1200w
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After adding the Assistant and updating to the config above I got this.
Which is the same but seem to charge faster about 3-4% in 15 minutes.
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Sorry could not get the images to rotate even turned one upside down but still uploaded upside down.
All firmware is compatible in the system.
My question is why does it take so long to charge the battery with the latest config and why am i only get 1500w and not 6000w? or is this normal?
Edit: Ok have just been talk to ALPS and noticed that SOC on the multi is switching from 100% to 67% for a second then back to 100%
Any info would be appreciated.
ShaneD asked
Hi all
Looking for a bit of help. I have the Easysolar 48/5000 with the BYD 13.8 Lithium Batteries.
I have connected a generator to the system for charging the battery. I have two genets one is a 2000w and the other is an 8500w and both are AVR.
Here is my config on the Multi (the 26A is for the big genset i was using 6A for the small one):
TAB: General
System frequency 50Hz
Shore current 26.0 A
Overruled by remote unchecked
Dynamic current limiter unchecked
State of charge when Bulk finished 95.0 %
Battery capacity 270 Ah
Charge efficiency 0.95
TAB: Grid
Country / grid code standard None: (feeding energy from DC to grid not allowed)
Accept wide input frequency range (45-65 Hz) checked
AC low switch mains off 180 V
AC low switch mains on 187 V
AC high switch mains on 265 V
AC high switch mains off 270 V
UPS function unchecked
TAB: Inverter
PowerAssist checked
Assist current boost factor 2.0
Inverter output voltage 230 V
Ground relay checked
Inverter DC shut-down voltage 47.00 V
Inverter DC restart voltage 51.00 V
Low DC alarm level 53.00 V
Do not restart after short-circuit (VDE 4105-2 safety) unchecked
enable AES unchecked
TAB: Charger
Enable charger checked
Weak AC input checked
Stop after excessive bulk unchecked
Lithium batteries checked
Use equalization (tubular plate traction battery curve) unchecked
Charge curve Fixed
Absorption voltage 55.20 V
Float voltage 55.00 V
Charge current 26 A
Repeated absorption time 1.00 Hr
Repeated absorption interval 7.00 Days
Absorption time 1 Hr
TAB: Virtual switch
TAB: Usage
Virtual switch usage Do not use VS
TAB: Assistants
TAB: Assistant Configuration
Two-signal BMS support (size:139)
*) The battery is full when Auxiliary input 1 is open and
the battery is empty when Temperature sense input is open.
*) Force to float and set SOC to 100% when battery full and switch to charger
only when battery empty.
(note: I believe that the second part of the assistant needs to be changed as it would only use float while charging)
I set the config from this page on the Victron website HERE
Total size of all assistants including the required
(hidden) system assistants is: 198
so before I added the assistant the small genset would charge at 700w.
The big genset would charge at 1200w
[image]
After adding the Assistant and updating to the config above I got this.
Which is the same but seem to charge faster about 3-4% in 15 minutes.
[image]
Sorry could not get the images to rotate even turned one upside down but still uploaded upside down.
All firmware is compatible in the system.
My question is why does it take so long to charge the battery with the latest config and why am i only get 1500w and not 6000w? or is this normal?
Edit: Ok have just been talk to ALPS and noticed that SOC on the multi is switching from 100% to 67% for a second then back to 100%
Any info would be appreciated.
ShaneD answered ·
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EasySolar 48/5000 doesn't recognise PV panels
I'm adding panels to my off-grid EasySolar system. I shut off the system, disconnected batteries and disconnected the panels. When I reconnected part of panels to test that they are OK CCGX display didn't show any charging. BlueSolar display shows only 0,15 volts. I checked the panels voltage which is healthy 107 V. I tried to reboot the system but with no success. The CCGX front page shows constant 20W in the PV box but no arrows showing any charging current.
What next? Can I have somehow destroyed the solar charger?
Simo asked
I'm adding panels to my off-grid EasySolar system. I shut off the system, disconnected batteries and disconnected the panels. When I reconnected part of panels to test that they are OK CCGX display didn't show any charging. BlueSolar display shows only 0,15 volts. I checked the panels voltage which is healthy 107 V. I tried to reboot the system but with no success. The CCGX front page shows constant 20W in the PV box but no arrows showing any charging current.
What next? Can I have somehow destroyed the solar charger?
Simo answered ·
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How do i get my Easy solar 5000 VA to ZERO Feed In , Charge batteries only from PV and Discharge my batteries (Panasonic DCB ) to 40 %
I am having challenges with a self consumption model in the following aspects
1. after installation of EM 112 meter and activating Zero feed in , the battery module discharges providing power to both AC out #1 and 2 instead of providing backup only to Critical loads and leading to a complete outage.
2. If i deactivate the EM 112 with Zero Feed in- the PV yield is considerably low as its only feeding the critical loads .
Saswat asked
I am having challenges with a self consumption model in the following aspects
1. after installation of EM 112 meter and activating Zero feed in , the battery module discharges providing power to both AC out #1 and 2 instead of providing backup only to Critical loads and leading to a complete outage.
2. If i deactivate the EM 112 with Zero Feed in- the PV yield is considerably low as its only feeding the critical loads .
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Easy Solar 12V start battery charger
There is a connection markt TR Charge (J15+) can i use it to charge a common 12 V battery, and is it a controlled charger?
The manual says:
4.4 Optional Connections
A number of optional connections are possible: Undo the four screws at the front of the enclosure and remove the front panel.
4.4.1 Second Battery The MultiPlus Compact has a connection (+) for charging a starter battery. For connection see appendix 1.
Where can i found appendix 1???
Micke asked
There is a connection markt TR Charge (J15+) can i use it to charge a common 12 V battery, and is it a controlled charger?
The manual says:
4.4 Optional Connections
A number of optional connections are possible: Undo the four screws at the front of the enclosure and remove the front panel.
4.4.1 Second Battery The MultiPlus Compact has a connection (+) for charging a starter battery. For connection see appendix 1.
Where can i found appendix 1???
Justin Cook answered ·
1 Answer
How can i improve the efficiency of the battery charging (AGM) with my EasySolar system?
Equipment: 1 x EasySolar 24/3000/70-50 Color Control GX; 2 x AGM 110 Ah 12V; 4 x PV Panel 330 Wp; Grid connected
Settings: EES with feed-in excess solarcharger power, phase compensation; min SOC 20%; Batterylife state: self-consumption; Grid setpoint 0W, scheduled charging disabled
Situation:
I have just checked the data of the first 2 weeks of operation: I have
- solar production: 79,5 kWh
- direct use of solar: 17,5 kWh
- solar to batterie: 25,5 kWh
- solar to grid: 36,5 kWh
- total consumption: 37,0 kWh
- direct from solar: 17,5 kWh
- from grid: 1,5 kWh
- from batterie: 8,0 kWh
So I put 25,5 kWh into the batterie and got only 8 kWh out! This is a poor efficiency of ~ 30%!
Is there any change in the settings possible to improbe this rate?
Xtra-Raum asked
Equipment: 1 x EasySolar 24/3000/70-50 Color Control GX; 2 x AGM 110 Ah 12V; 4 x PV Panel 330 Wp; Grid connected
Settings: EES with feed-in excess solarcharger power, phase compensation; min SOC 20%; Batterylife state: self-consumption; Grid setpoint 0W, scheduled charging disabled
Situation:
I have just checked the data of the first 2 weeks of operation: I have
- solar production: 79,5 kWh
- direct use of solar: 17,5 kWh
- solar to batterie: 25,5 kWh
- solar to grid: 36,5 kWh
- total consumption: 37,0 kWh
- direct from solar: 17,5 kWh
- from grid: 1,5 kWh
- from batterie: 8,0 kWh
So I put 25,5 kWh into the batterie and got only 8 kWh out! This is a poor efficiency of ~ 30%!
Is there any change in the settings possible to improbe this rate?
Xtra-Raum commented ·
1 Answer
Easysolar 24/3000/70-50 adding string
Hello, Right now I have 2 strings 3 solar panel 280W each, I would like to add another string 3 more panels but the inverter has only 2 sets of MC4. Which would be the best way to do this?
Edurne asked
Hello, Right now I have 2 strings 3 solar panel 280W each, I would like to add another string 3 more panels but the inverter has only 2 sets of MC4. Which would be the best way to do this?
Edurne answered ·
2 Answers
Easy Solar 48/5000 MPPT do not want to produce power
Good day
I am running ESS mode keep batteries charged , and using the solar to supplement critical and AC loads . For some reason the last couple a days the loads are on but the PV production does not escalate with the loads . It keeps on being throttled so I think, as it stays in external control. The previous day it produced power like it should should be and all off a sudden it stops in the middle of the day still when there is enough loads as well as ample sun . Some snap shots of my problem . I have no idea were to go and look. I have checked all cabling on the pv side could not find any issues there . Some assistance will be appreciated
Regards
Johannes Cronje
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Johannes Cronje asked
Good day
I am running ESS mode keep batteries charged , and using the solar to supplement critical and AC loads . For some reason the last couple a days the loads are on but the PV production does not escalate with the loads . It keeps on being throttled so I think, as it stays in external control. The previous day it produced power like it should should be and all off a sudden it stops in the middle of the day still when there is enough loads as well as ample sun . Some snap shots of my problem . I have no idea were to go and look. I have checked all cabling on the pv side could not find any issues there . Some assistance will be appreciated
Regards
Johannes Cronje
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Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) commented ·
2 Answers
Easy solar wiring
Hi all, I have Outback Flexpower 3KW 48V and it's bit noisy (fan control on both inverter and solar charger). I'm thinking about replacing it with Easy Solar (5KW) but I'm confused about wiring. I already have two switchboards (DC from panels and AC for house) - so really just need to run on thick DC solar cable into Easysolar and one AC wire from Easysolar to AC switchboard. As far as I understand the easy solar has 3x mc4 (don't know the capacity/breakes on them - is single one going to accept 3kw array - 30A at ~100V. Can I run the single AC from some internal point in the easy solar or do I need to split it into 2 AC wires and split my 2 RDCs in the switchboard? Also - what are use experience with fan noise when under load/charging? Thanks for advice!
Tomas Adamek asked
Hi all, I have Outback Flexpower 3KW 48V and it's bit noisy (fan control on both inverter and solar charger). I'm thinking about replacing it with Easy Solar (5KW) but I'm confused about wiring. I already have two switchboards (DC from panels and AC for house) - so really just need to run on thick DC solar cable into Easysolar and one AC wire from Easysolar to AC switchboard. As far as I understand the easy solar has 3x mc4 (don't know the capacity/breakes on them - is single one going to accept 3kw array - 30A at ~100V. Can I run the single AC from some internal point in the easy solar or do I need to split it into 2 AC wires and split my 2 RDCs in the switchboard? Also - what are use experience with fan noise when under load/charging? Thanks for advice!
Anita answered ·
2 Answers
Lithium batterys, help completing my shopping list
I have been living off grid for 10 years
Using solar panels and lead acid batteries, I have never found buying equipment and installing it very difficult. Panels, regulators, batterys, cable, breakers etc.
I now want to up size the system change to Lithium batteries and and have a backup Generator. I am completely confused about the batterys thay seem to have become more like computer networking than wiring + - to a regulator.
I do not feel confident that I have not missed something when making my shopping list for my new system, .
I was hoping that someone my be able to cast there eye over the following list to try and spot any problems, equipment compatibility, special cables or even missing components etc.
48V Victron Easy Solar 5kW All-In-One Solar Solution With Inverter & MPPT Controller.
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-EasySolar-with-Color-Control-EN.pdf
BYD Battery-Box Pro LV
2.5 to 10 kWh.
http://www.windandsun.co.uk/media/1061521/byd-battery-box-pro-lv-datasheet.pdf
4x BYD B-Plus LV battery module 2.56 kWh inc cable set, 48V.
http://www.windandsun.co.uk/media/1061521/byd-battery-box-pro-lv-datasheet.pdf
Hyundai DHY8000SELR Diesel Generator Long Run.
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/amfilerating/file/download/file_id/1153/
I do not need any help with the pv panel side of things
Thanks Jake
Jakecloss asked
I have been living off grid for 10 years
Using solar panels and lead acid batteries, I have never found buying equipment and installing it very difficult. Panels, regulators, batterys, cable, breakers etc.
I now want to up size the system change to Lithium batteries and and have a backup Generator. I am completely confused about the batterys thay seem to have become more like computer networking than wiring + - to a regulator.
I do not feel confident that I have not missed something when making my shopping list for my new system, .
I was hoping that someone my be able to cast there eye over the following list to try and spot any problems, equipment compatibility, special cables or even missing components etc.
48V Victron Easy Solar 5kW All-In-One Solar Solution With Inverter & MPPT Controller.
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-EasySolar-with-Color-Control-EN.pdf
BYD Battery-Box Pro LV
2.5 to 10 kWh.
http://www.windandsun.co.uk/media/1061521/byd-battery-box-pro-lv-datasheet.pdf
4x BYD B-Plus LV battery module 2.56 kWh inc cable set, 48V.
http://www.windandsun.co.uk/media/1061521/byd-battery-box-pro-lv-datasheet.pdf
Hyundai DHY8000SELR Diesel Generator Long Run.
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/amfilerating/file/download/file_id/1153/
I do not need any help with the pv panel side of things
Thanks Jake
Lucas Mill answered ·
3 Answers
Easy Solar 24/1600: continuously logging ?
Is there any tool/add-on/maker project available to log the KPIs of an Easy Solar 24/1600 continuously for a more detail review of the most critical numbers like PV(A), PV(V), Battery(A), Battery(V),AC1-3 Load?
Thanks!
clupp asked
Is there any tool/add-on/maker project available to log the KPIs of an Easy Solar 24/1600 continuously for a more detail review of the most critical numbers like PV(A), PV(V), Battery(A), Battery(V),AC1-3 Load?
Thanks!
clupp answered ·
2 Answers
Fan never comes on - EasySolar 48/3000/35
My Fan never comes on-
at what point / how / by what is the fan triggered?
How can it be diagnosed?
The casing literally gets too hot to comfortably touch,(*) I have had the intermittent Temp LED and on one day a constant Temp light.
If this where a laptop it would be going straight back to the manufacturer: If it is getting too hot - (for ANY reason) then the fan should come on - surely!
(*)This is NOT a ventilation/ load issue & the EasySolar < 2 months old
Simon JN PT asked
My Fan never comes on-
at what point / how / by what is the fan triggered?
How can it be diagnosed?
The casing literally gets too hot to comfortably touch,(*) I have had the intermittent Temp LED and on one day a constant Temp light.
If this where a laptop it would be going straight back to the manufacturer: If it is getting too hot - (for ANY reason) then the fan should come on - surely!
(*)This is NOT a ventilation/ load issue & the EasySolar < 2 months old
JohnC commented ·
1 Answer
Coulomb counting in Pb acid battery bank by EasySolar
How does coulomb counting work in an EasySolar inverter when there is no battery monitor and the battery bank is not a Victron product?
Mnoneleli asked
How does coulomb counting work in an EasySolar inverter when there is no battery monitor and the battery bank is not a Victron product?
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Gap in data history -Easysolar 24/3000
Hallo !
For the second time this summer I have lost data in VRM - no data on dashboard or in advanced
(the system itself works fine :-)
The first time was in July, and I found out that it probably was caused by an update on July 14th.
-see post from that issue here:
The same thing happened on the 10th of august, which i rectified on 14th of august.
(I am not sure, but I may have switched og the main "output" switch on the 10th of August -but this shouldnt affect the CCGX/VRM /data history....?)
Both times I have rebooted the system (on site) and solved the problem.
(The system is on an island away from where I live (in Oslo) I have no means of checking on the system when I am not there.)
Very curious to why this happens....
@Guy Stewart
@mvader (Victron Energy Staff)
Eric
Eric Heiberg asked
Hallo !
For the second time this summer I have lost data in VRM - no data on dashboard or in advanced
(the system itself works fine :-)
The first time was in July, and I found out that it probably was caused by an update on July 14th.
-see post from that issue here:
The same thing happened on the 10th of august, which i rectified on 14th of august.
(I am not sure, but I may have switched og the main "output" switch on the 10th of August -but this shouldnt affect the CCGX/VRM /data history....?)
Both times I have rebooted the system (on site) and solved the problem.
(The system is on an island away from where I live (in Oslo) I have no means of checking on the system when I am not there.)
Very curious to why this happens....
@Guy Stewart
@mvader (Victron Energy Staff)
Eric
Eric Heiberg edited ·
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easySolar 48-3000 - communication problem between inverter and color control
I finish to update my BYD battery to latest firmware (after waiting for the special USB to CAN cable from them) so I finally plugged everything and was hopping to have it all to work.
We did the installation a few weeks ago with my PV installer, we did set up to date color control and inverter, and he setted up the victron inverter and color control configuration for them to be ready to discuss with BYD. As the battery was on a too old firmware, I had to wait to update them to latest firmware which is now done (BMU and BMS).
So I finally turned everything on. BYD is recognized by the color control, mppt is charging them, but when I turned on the inverter, it constantly disconnect and reconnect from CCGX.
here is a small video showing what's happening.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=10mD7_XbOBWotqNWOROvzGryRPYZCbU0l
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-8XvPyB4O5LSNJLkdYXvojTK2sXcuJCP
Any idea what could be happening? How I could fix it?
Also, the inverter has a (quite) loud electrical noise. Is that normal?
Thanks,
Thomas.
tpachoud asked
I finish to update my BYD battery to latest firmware (after waiting for the special USB to CAN cable from them) so I finally plugged everything and was hopping to have it all to work.
We did the installation a few weeks ago with my PV installer, we did set up to date color control and inverter, and he setted up the victron inverter and color control configuration for them to be ready to discuss with BYD. As the battery was on a too old firmware, I had to wait to update them to latest firmware which is now done (BMU and BMS).
So I finally turned everything on. BYD is recognized by the color control, mppt is charging them, but when I turned on the inverter, it constantly disconnect and reconnect from CCGX.
here is a small video showing what's happening.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=10mD7_XbOBWotqNWOROvzGryRPYZCbU0l
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-8XvPyB4O5LSNJLkdYXvojTK2sXcuJCP
Any idea what could be happening? How I could fix it?
Also, the inverter has a (quite) loud electrical noise. Is that normal?
Thanks,
Thomas.
Rob Duthie commented ·
1 Answer
Must GX be disconnected, EasySolar II GX?
Hallo! We have the new Easysolar II GX. When using VE.config 3 to set parameters, we are prompted to disconnect all GX devices from the Multi.
1. Is this necessary also on Easysolar II GX?
2. If so, how is this done? It's very hard to tell what cable to disconnect inside the unit. (Manual is missing).
Thanks.
B R Tomas F.
TomasF asked
Hallo! We have the new Easysolar II GX. When using VE.config 3 to set parameters, we are prompted to disconnect all GX devices from the Multi.
1. Is this necessary also on Easysolar II GX?
2. If so, how is this done? It's very hard to tell what cable to disconnect inside the unit. (Manual is missing).
Thanks.
B R Tomas F.
Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) answered ·
1 Answer
Emergency cut off switch
Hi,
I've an EasySolar 5kvA (not ready to use now) and i want to know if it's possible to connect an emergency cut off switch for 220V Output (and also cut off the 48/24 and 48/12 inverter) ?
Thank you :)
Lambish asked
Hi,
I've an EasySolar 5kvA (not ready to use now) and i want to know if it's possible to connect an emergency cut off switch for 220V Output (and also cut off the 48/24 and 48/12 inverter) ?
Thank you :)
Lambish commented ·
3 Answers
BMV-702/712 temperature probe type
Hello,
Can anyone tell me what type of sensor the Victron BMV-702/712 temperature is? I need to extend it so that I can get between my EasySolar unit and battery bank.
Thanks in advance.
Theo
Theo_Elmer asked
Hello,
Can anyone tell me what type of sensor the Victron BMV-702/712 temperature is? I need to extend it so that I can get between my EasySolar unit and battery bank.
Thanks in advance.
Theo
Mark answered ·
1 Answer
Missing data history in VRM -Easysolar 24 -3kVA -July 2019
Hallo !
From approx 13:30 on the 14th of July I have no data in VRM. The system itself is working fine - but I am frustrated over that I can not follow my system remotely.
Any tips on how to resolve this?
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I have an Easysolar 3 kva with 10 kw lithium ion batteries and 1800 watt of panels.
However, I do get the most important realtime data under the dashboard graph chart, and the CCGX on the Easysolar works as it should.
[image]
Thanks,
Eric
Eric Heiberg asked
Hallo !
From approx 13:30 on the 14th of July I have no data in VRM. The system itself is working fine - but I am frustrated over that I can not follow my system remotely.
Any tips on how to resolve this?
[image]
I have an Easysolar 3 kva with 10 kw lithium ion batteries and 1800 watt of panels.
However, I do get the most important realtime data under the dashboard graph chart, and the CCGX on the Easysolar works as it should.
[image]
Thanks,
Eric
Eric Heiberg commented ·
1 Answer
Easy solar 48/5000 not turning ON
We changed AC board and control board of Easy solar 48/5000. Then we connected it to battery to test but, inverter didnt turn on and also after some times, the transformer i guess made a sound and it disconnected battery immediately. any ideas?
sagar phoju asked
We changed AC board and control board of Easy solar 48/5000. Then we connected it to battery to test but, inverter didnt turn on and also after some times, the transformer i guess made a sound and it disconnected battery immediately. any ideas?
Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) answered ·
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MPPT charging status - EasySolar 48/3000 using DVCC
Hi all - hoping there is something simple i'm missing. What screen/field/menu on the CCGX tells me the charging state the MPPT is in when using DVCC with an EasySolar 48/3000?
Thanks.
bmac asked
Hi all - hoping there is something simple i'm missing. What screen/field/menu on the CCGX tells me the charging state the MPPT is in when using DVCC with an EasySolar 48/3000?
Thanks.
Mark commented ·
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Connecting a charge controller to Easy Solar
Hello Victron fans,
I'm wondering if it is possible to run the cables from my SmartSolar MPPT 150/45 straight into the EasySolar 12/1600/70, instead of running all the way back to the batteries.
I bought the extra MPPT because the solar panels I have supply too much for the EasySolar MPPT.
Thanks in advance,
Beau
Beau asked
Hello Victron fans,
I'm wondering if it is possible to run the cables from my SmartSolar MPPT 150/45 straight into the EasySolar 12/1600/70, instead of running all the way back to the batteries.
I bought the extra MPPT because the solar panels I have supply too much for the EasySolar MPPT.
Thanks in advance,
Beau
Beau answered ·
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Easysolar in backup mode with solar panel and very poor grid network (Central Africa)
Hi there,
Our system is as below
- 12 solar panels 250Wc Trina Solar
- 8 batteries AGM 250Ah each
- 1 Easysolar 48/5000
What we will like to do:
- Solar consumption priority, 100% self-consumption
- Call to AC grid when the battery voltage drops to 75% for 3 minutes and loads exceed 2000W, then reconnection when the battery voltage returns to 90% and loads below 1500W
- Battery protection: disconnect batteries when discharged at 35% , reconnection when 50%
- No battery charge by the AC grid only by the batteries
we have used the tool Virtual Switch to configure but when you download the configuration the system is showing that the system is "blocked" and no more power coming in/out of the easysolar.
also it's seems like ESS would be the right tool to use, but we don't have it in our assistant lists in VE configure, also how to deal with country code and other parameters ?
here below what's we have configured.
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we are little confused as our victron dealer can't help us since two weeks we are asking support from him
I hope getting a clear answer and procedure from victron support.
the matter is urgent as we are currently on site
many thanks for the support
Frank Kengne asked
Hi there,
Our system is as below
- 12 solar panels 250Wc Trina Solar
- 8 batteries AGM 250Ah each
- 1 Easysolar 48/5000
What we will like to do:
- Solar consumption priority, 100% self-consumption
- Call to AC grid when the battery voltage drops to 75% for 3 minutes and loads exceed 2000W, then reconnection when the battery voltage returns to 90% and loads below 1500W
- Battery protection: disconnect batteries when discharged at 35% , reconnection when 50%
- No battery charge by the AC grid only by the batteries
we have used the tool Virtual Switch to configure but when you download the configuration the system is showing that the system is "blocked" and no more power coming in/out of the easysolar.
also it's seems like ESS would be the right tool to use, but we don't have it in our assistant lists in VE configure, also how to deal with country code and other parameters ?
here below what's we have configured.
[image]
[image]
[image]
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we are little confused as our victron dealer can't help us since two weeks we are asking support from him
I hope getting a clear answer and procedure from victron support.
the matter is urgent as we are currently on site
many thanks for the support
Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) converted comment to answer ·
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Hello Victron community,
Hello Victron Community
I installed a 12v Easy Solar unit recently and am now experiencing some worrying problems with it.
The 16a RCD switch which I wired the sockets into started crackling violently and sounded like it was trying to arc and set fire to the unit. I isolated the issue and found it to be internal and not due to my wiring.
I contacted the company who sold me the unit and they are being incredibly unhelpful, telling me the only option I have is to disconnect the unit and take it to my nearest victron distributer for them to send off.
Unfortunately this is not an option as it'll leave my boat without any power.
My question to this forum is, is there an email address for Victron which will help me sort this issue out, and also, is sending the unit off for testing the only option I have?
Thanks in advance,
Beau
Beau asked
Hello Victron Community
I installed a 12v Easy Solar unit recently and am now experiencing some worrying problems with it.
The 16a RCD switch which I wired the sockets into started crackling violently and sounded like it was trying to arc and set fire to the unit. I isolated the issue and found it to be internal and not due to my wiring.
I contacted the company who sold me the unit and they are being incredibly unhelpful, telling me the only option I have is to disconnect the unit and take it to my nearest victron distributer for them to send off.
Unfortunately this is not an option as it'll leave my boat without any power.
My question to this forum is, is there an email address for Victron which will help me sort this issue out, and also, is sending the unit off for testing the only option I have?
Thanks in advance,
Beau
Beau commented ·
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Can an EasySolar be parallel with EasySolar / MultiPlus / Phoenix / Quatro
Two EasySolars (5kV / 48V) can be configured in parallel.
But is it possible to configure an EasySolar (5kV / 48V) parallel with an MultiPlus, Phoenix or Quatro (of 5kV / 48V)?
I don't know what kind of firmware / chipset these other models have. But it seems a bit redundant to combine 2 EasySolars (to have 2 times the build in MTTP capacity / 2 times a Color Control).
I need more output then one EasySolar can provide.
Freddy asked
Two EasySolars (5kV / 48V) can be configured in parallel.
But is it possible to configure an EasySolar (5kV / 48V) parallel with an MultiPlus, Phoenix or Quatro (of 5kV / 48V)?
I don't know what kind of firmware / chipset these other models have. But it seems a bit redundant to combine 2 EasySolars (to have 2 times the build in MTTP capacity / 2 times a Color Control).
I need more output then one EasySolar can provide.
Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) commented ·
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Eesysolar remote configure/disable ac backup
Dear All,
I have the following situation. On the location far away from me, i have installed Victron Easysolar 24/1600 with 810 Wp PV modules, 2 x Victron Gel battery 165 Ah and Venus GX communication.
Since on the system AC power is available as well, i have set it to work as a backup with following configuration:
-ignore AC input
-do not ignore AC input, when battery SOC is below 40%
On the first day, system was working autonomously
Second day, battery voltage was going up, but inverter was reading SOC as going down and started AC source. Since then, it is working purely on AC supply and is ignoring PV modules. My main question is:
How can i configure it remotely to use AC only as a backup and not as a primary source?
I also want to point out that i did not install VE direct cable, as there was no clear instructions i need it, Venus is connected to easysolar only via ethernet cable.
BR,
Rajko
Rajko asked
Dear All,
I have the following situation. On the location far away from me, i have installed Victron Easysolar 24/1600 with 810 Wp PV modules, 2 x Victron Gel battery 165 Ah and Venus GX communication.
Since on the system AC power is available as well, i have set it to work as a backup with following configuration:
-ignore AC input
-do not ignore AC input, when battery SOC is below 40%
On the first day, system was working autonomously
Second day, battery voltage was going up, but inverter was reading SOC as going down and started AC source. Since then, it is working purely on AC supply and is ignoring PV modules. My main question is:
How can i configure it remotely to use AC only as a backup and not as a primary source?
I also want to point out that i did not install VE direct cable, as there was no clear instructions i need it, Venus is connected to easysolar only via ethernet cable.
BR,
Rajko
Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) commented ·
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EasySolar 12V external charging
Hi All,
I'm trying to build a backup solution for a somewhat unreliable grid.
I'm considering a 12V EasySolar with 4 x 250 W solar panels (wired as 2S2P) and a 12V / 200 Ah Gel battery.
But in winter time, I would like to be able to charge the backup battery from my car battery with the engine running (i.e. use the car alternator as a backup generator).
To prevent any conflicts, I'm thinking that I should just turn off the MPPT when connected to the car alternator.
Is there any simple way to automatically turn off the MPPT from an EasySolar 12/1600/70-16 MPPT 100/50?
Otherwise, I could connect a 12V high power relay to cut off the solar panels from the MPPT, but that just seems a bit overkill.
Many thanks in advance!
kolfleading asked
Hi All,
I'm trying to build a backup solution for a somewhat unreliable grid.
I'm considering a 12V EasySolar with 4 x 250 W solar panels (wired as 2S2P) and a 12V / 200 Ah Gel battery.
But in winter time, I would like to be able to charge the backup battery from my car battery with the engine running (i.e. use the car alternator as a backup generator).
To prevent any conflicts, I'm thinking that I should just turn off the MPPT when connected to the car alternator.
Is there any simple way to automatically turn off the MPPT from an EasySolar 12/1600/70-16 MPPT 100/50?
Otherwise, I could connect a 12V high power relay to cut off the solar panels from the MPPT, but that just seems a bit overkill.
Many thanks in advance!
Mark answered ·
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EasySolar problem in ESS mode.
I have EasySolar 24/1600 and I have same problem like this EasySolar ESS randomly switches charging-discharging mode. This problem is only in ESS mode, in HUB1 mode works stable and without problems. The problem occurs, when it is broadcast remote command on the 216,7 Hz. Tone frequency 216,7Hz is superimposed to mains during broadcast remote commands. This tone frequency is used most of the region in Czech and Slovak Republic.
Daniel asked
I have EasySolar 24/1600 and I have same problem like this EasySolar ESS randomly switches charging-discharging mode. This problem is only in ESS mode, in HUB1 mode works stable and without problems. The problem occurs, when it is broadcast remote command on the 216,7 Hz. Tone frequency 216,7Hz is superimposed to mains during broadcast remote commands. This tone frequency is used most of the region in Czech and Slovak Republic.
Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) commented ·
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Easy solar and venus gx
Hello,
Is the Venux GX compatible with Easysolar 24/1600? I need to have monitoring for this inverter.
BR,
Rajko
Rajko asked
Hello,
Is the Venux GX compatible with Easysolar 24/1600? I need to have monitoring for this inverter.
BR,
Rajko
Rajko answered ·
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