I have a 3ph Multiplus system, I connect the generator to the Smart load side (the generator type is XRGI it needs continuous synchronisation otherwise it does not work). If I call it PV it is visible in wrm and everywhere else, if I call it Generator it is not visible … what am I doing wrong ?
I don’t mind that it’s called PV. The problem is that when it’s set as PV, it always shows as “generating,” even though, in reality, during startup and when idle, it draws energy from the grid instead of supplying it.
At this point nothing, the generator label is not designed for a co generator set up.it would be behaving like a pv inverter though which would aid loads.
Probably needs to be a feature request.
Hi,
Understood. My company represents this type of generator, and we will be integrating them with Victron inverters. I am new to your system and not sure how to submit a feature request. I would appreciate your guidance.
Ah. You are the developers. That is slightly different.
You would need to work through a local Victron Sales manager. If you look up victron where to buy and find someone close to you
Yes, my company is involved in custom integrations, and the local distribiutor can’t help much, they only do sales That’s why I’m asking questions here
if I understand correctly, you want to connect the generator not as a grid-forming generator on the AC IN of the Multiplus system (that’s the typical case for Victron systems), but, similar to a AC-coupled grid-following PV inverter, having it connected the AC OUT side of the Multiplus, correct?
In this case, for completeness, all the technical requirements of a AC-coupled PV inverter do apply to your generator: Check out the AC-coupling and the Factor 1.0 rule guide.
To come to your question: I think the PV inverter is actually the only sensible choice in this scenario, as only in this case the grid-following generation is recorded correctly. The fact that the power consumption in the start process and when idling is not displayed correctly in VRM in this case is certainly due to the fact that this is not really relevant for PV inverters. But I don’t have a better idea either, sorry.
That’s why I’m asking questions here