# Cerbo + Smart IP43 Charger: Incorrect Wattage / Only Output 1 Reported? **URL:** \ **Category:** Q&A and troubleshooting\ **Tags:** phoenix\_smart\_charge, cerbo\_gx, diy\ **Created:** [26 November 2025 13:51 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/cerbo-smart-ip43-charger-incorrect-wattage-only-output-1-reported/49349 "2025-11-26T13:51:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mrcina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ccd318/32.png) [@Mrcina](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Mrcina)\ **Post date:** [26 November 2025 13:51 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/cerbo-smart-ip43-charger-incorrect-wattage-only-output-1-reported/49349/1 "2025-11-26T13:51:36Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently troubleshooting a strange issue with my **Cerbo** and a **Smart IP43 120–240V charger (3 outputs)**. Both devices are connected via **VE.Direct**. When the batteries are charging, the **Lynx Shunt** reports **much higher wattage on “Battery” than what is shown under “DC Loads”** (see attached example photo). This happens even though **there are no actual DC loads active** during charging. If I **disconnect the VE.Direct cable** from the Cerbo, the wattage shown on the Lynx Shunt for **Battery** and **DC Loads becomes identical** , which is what I would normally expect. What I’ve noticed is: - The wattage shown under **DC Loads** corresponds exactly to _voltage × the current from output 1_ of the Smart IP43 charger. - It appears the charger is only reporting the **current from the first output** , not the **combined output of all three charging circuits**. Has anyone seen this behavior before, or knows whether the IP43 should be reporting the **total output current** over VE.Direct? Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. ![IMG_5458](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/3X/0/6/06015e78432b8a1ca87d41fb39fafe1b7050b4d3.jpeg)