# DESS grid limit is not working correct **URL:** \ **Category:** DESS\ **Tags:** expert, dess, multi\_rs\ **Created:** [21 March 2026 12:39 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/dess-grid-limit-is-not-working-correct/55254 "2026-03-21T12:39:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![knikker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbe5ce/32.png) [@knikker](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/knikker)\ **Post date:** [21 March 2026 12:39 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/dess-grid-limit-is-not-working-correct/55254/1 "2026-03-21T12:39:12Z")
Hi At first the situation ![Scherm­afbeelding 2026-03-21 om 13.31.49](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/3X/c/c/ccb788324b5694a763cbe98380b9fddffbf6890e.png) The settings: ESS: Grid: 63 ampere. (43 KW) in and out. Green mode Battery: battery cap: 45 KW Max load 15 KW Max unload: 16 KW. RS settings limit AC in 32 amp. At Grid meter 63 ampere. What happens: The DESS keeps te setpoint at the Grid at max 17 KW (sould be 63 amps max). When the grid goes over the 17KW the RS is will reduce its charging and starts working to meet the needs above the 17KW. I think this is a bug! Thanks for helping out! Robert ---
**Author:** ![dognose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/dognose/32/968_2.png) [@dognose](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dognose)\ **Post date:** [21 March 2026 12:45 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/dess-grid-limit-is-not-working-correct/55254/2 "2026-03-21T12:45:44Z")
Do you have a single phased or three phased system? Grid I assune to be 3 phased due to 63A = 43kW. ---
**Author:** ![knikker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbe5ce/32.png) [@knikker](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/knikker)\ **Post date:** [21 March 2026 12:47 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/dess-grid-limit-is-not-working-correct/55254/3 "2026-03-21T12:47:05Z")
Hi Dognose, Yes 3 phase ---
**Author:** ![dognose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/dognose/32/968_2.png) [@dognose](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dognose)\ **Post date:** [21 March 2026 13:03 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/dess-grid-limit-is-not-working-correct/55254/4 "2026-03-21T13:03:51Z")
What did you configure for maximum import / export power in the VRM DESS Settings? That should be your grid capability (43 kW), not your ACIn limit and not your desired Battery Charge rate. ---
**Author:** ![knikker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbe5ce/32.png) [@knikker](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/knikker)\ **Post date:** [21 March 2026 13:06 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/dess-grid-limit-is-not-working-correct/55254/5 "2026-03-21T13:06:11Z")
![Scherm­afbeelding 2026-03-21 om 14.05.48](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/3X/e/8/e8221f1b16ae8b0539d59e09fc92abce614fe5d1.png) These are the settings. ---
**Author:** ![dognose](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/dognose/32/968_2.png) [@dognose](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dognose)\ **Post date:** [21 March 2026 13:15 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/dess-grid-limit-is-not-working-correct/55254/6 "2026-03-21T13:15:23Z")
That looks as it should be. So, what you could test: - Turn off DESS - Use a scheduled charge in regular ESS - Check, if the same limitations apply. If the RS is reducing its chargerate when there is significant consumption along the charging, it may also be it’s internal AC Current Limit protection or Peak-Shaving that decides “to act”. (You can also review these settings, without the test ofc. I also tend to specify the PeakShaving currents explicit, so I know, what value is actually used) ---
**Author:** ![knikker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbe5ce/32.png) [@knikker](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/knikker)\ **Post date:** [22 March 2026 18:05 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/dess-grid-limit-is-not-working-correct/55254/7 "2026-03-22T18:05:35Z")
I tryed to test it today but nog enough power was taken. Ik think it has to do with the Peakshaving on the power in of the RS. Let you know when i know more!