A generator can be started by the system, but most generators can also be started manually at the generator. If done so, the system will detect the generator (ACin), could we also add the run time, when dectected this way? and / or even a new status of the generator “externally started”.

If you have a digital input connected and set to ‘generator’ I believe that this is the behavior. I know at least for guimods, but not 100% with stock firmware. I’m sure someone can confirm or deny. @guystewart ?

Hi @HaroldO , Logging generator runtime shouldn’t require using the built in generator start stop feature. The AC-input needs to be correctly assigned to “generator” (as opposed to grid). Are you finding that this isn’t working as expected? Could you please post your VRM URL and I will have a loo…

Thanks Guy. https://vrm.victronenergy.com/installation/49329/dashboard Note, my Genertor is not digitaly connected! Look at august 19th from ca 14h10 ACin is detected, but runtime of that day stays 0

Hi @HaroldO , I dug into this a bit further and the situation is not as straight forward as I thought it was. The good news is there are active and open development tickets that are working on this. The bad news is it doesn’t look like they are ready to do what you want yet. I know what you’re ask…

Thanks Guy! I will be patient and looking forward to see and test :wink:

Hi @HaroldO , the issues Guy mentioned are completed and included in the lastest v3.50~28 beta release. In short: Connected genset controller (via Modus or VE.Can): The total runtime is now always synced to the one from the controller. And for current, daily and service counter, the genset status r…

@thomasinaz Since v3.50~28, that’s the case now, yes.

@ptrenz Thanks! Look nice and good! But not a solution for me, as I still use a CCGX :wink: But let’s keep it like this, in the long term I will (need to) move to a newer device!

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