# Function of remote on/off on Multiplus II 5000VA

**URL:** <https://community.victronenergy.com/t/function-of-remote-on-off-on-multiplus-ii-5000va/16322>\
**Category:** Q&A and troubleshooting\
**Tags:** 3-phase, multiplus-ii, parallel, diy, ess\
**Created:** [23 December 2024 11:48 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/function-of-remote-on-off-on-multiplus-ii-5000va/16322 "2024-12-23T11:48:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ramatt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@Ramatt](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Ramatt)\
**Post date:** [23 December 2024 15:15 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/function-of-remote-on-off-on-multiplus-ii-5000va/16322/2 "2024-12-23T15:15:28Z")

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Rather than trying to use the remote on/off for each inverter, the recommended solution is using the safety switch assistant as described in the below post:

> [@Quattro's won't stay off when using remote connector](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/quattros-wont-stay-off-when-using-remote-connector/1463/7):
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> Hi @LucGH, Have you tried using the safety switch assistant instead of the remote on-off connector. I was taught that was the recommended way when there is more than 1 unit. [IMG\_8680]

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