MP2 5000 GX best NON-GX for parallel usage?

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Hi

for the option to use MP2 in parallel at the same live wire phase, it is recommended to use most identical products out of series of e.g. MP2-5000 which exist as PMP482505012 and PMP482505010.

But in case I´m using a GX PMP482506000 which is best to purchase to have max flexibility for also parallel usage xxx10 or xxx12 series?

Thanks!

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Does nobody has an information about which model is best combineable with the the MP2-5000-GX (PMP482506000)?

Is better to combine with MP2-5000 PMP482505012 → Chinese Version

or

MP2-5000 PMP482505010 → Indian version?

Thanks

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Hi Dieter, usually the item code does not determine compatibility, it is the software number that will determine it, but for that you need the physical unit to check the software version code. Maybe VIctron staff have a way to trace back the serial or item numbers for you

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Hi Jacques, I´m not sure about that because there are some other messages to be found here in this forum and also official shops are refering to this difference.

“Note: This product appears twice on the website. The MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 230V units are technically identical, but differ in their manufacturing origin (product numbers PMP482505012 vs. PMP482505010). Please do not use both units in the same system on the same phase to avoid compatibility issues.”

For buying Multiplus 2 5000 this message and guidance is clear but what to do when a Multiplus 2 5000 GX is involved? Is there a guidance/recommendation? Of course, I don´t want to buy additional GX devices which makes no sence to me.

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That is where the software version comes in, the number is normally written in the format XXXXXXX. The first 4 numbers are the chip used in the unit, the last 3 numbers are the software version on the chip, eg. 2600556 So in this one the chip number we will call it is 2600 and firmware is 556 which is the latest. The first 4 numbers have to match or they will not be compatible. I guess if Victron says those 2 units are not compatible they have different chipsets in them. Regarding the GX and normal unit, the only way to be sure is knowing the software version number or if a representitive can give you a concrete answer

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The ‘compatibility’ comes from manufacturer date and model match. So 5kVa MP2 (with GX) must have a 5kVa MP2 from within a short period of manufacture date.

It is important to have ones close together as getting parallel system right/balanced requires the resistance through all the cicuits to be the same. You don’t want part tolerances between batches adding to the nightmare.

If you tell your supllier that it is a parallel system that you intend to fo then they should be able to provide matching units.

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