# Multiplus II can a delay for charging be programmed when shore power connected? **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** multiplus-ii\ **Created:** [8 July 2025 15:34 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-can-a-delay-for-charging-be-programmed-when-shore-power-connected/38782 "2025-07-08T15:34:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dzlsmok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecc23a/32.png) [@dzlsmok](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dzlsmok)\ **Post date:** [8 July 2025 15:34 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-can-a-delay-for-charging-be-programmed-when-shore-power-connected/38782/1 "2025-07-08T15:34:47Z")
Multiplus II 12/3000/120-50 2x120v Is there a way to set a delay time (or a slow ramp rate) for the charger to start after input power is sensed? I need to be able to give my generator time to warm up before the charger goes whole hog on charging. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![thomasinaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e274bd/32.png) [@thomasinaz](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/thomasinaz)\ **Post date:** [8 July 2025 16:46 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-can-a-delay-for-charging-be-programmed-when-shore-power-connected/38782/2 "2025-07-08T16:46:47Z")
If you have a gx device in the system you could use the built in warmup timer, or use node red to create your own logic. ---
**Author:** ![dzlsmok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecc23a/32.png) [@dzlsmok](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dzlsmok)\ **Post date:** [8 July 2025 18:15 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-can-a-delay-for-charging-be-programmed-when-shore-power-connected/38782/3 "2025-07-08T18:15:00Z")
I have a Cerbo GX to install… Looks like I will need to get after doing that sooner than I anticipated. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![OGPS](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/ogps/32/4120_2.png) [@OGPS](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/OGPS)\ **Post date:** [8 July 2025 19:55 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-can-a-delay-for-charging-be-programmed-when-shore-power-connected/38782/4 "2025-07-08T19:55:53Z")
How about the dynamic current limiter? You can configure that in VEconfigure and I’m assuming also VictronConnect. It’s been a while since I configured an inverter in VictronConnect so I can’t be sure. This is pretty much what the feature is meant for 🙂 P.S. If you are using the generator start/stop feature of the Cerbo then I also recommend Derrick’s suggestion to the warmup timer. ---
**Author:** ![dzlsmok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecc23a/32.png) [@dzlsmok](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dzlsmok)\ **Post date:** [9 July 2025 12:30 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-can-a-delay-for-charging-be-programmed-when-shore-power-connected/38782/5 "2025-07-09T12:30:33Z")
That is a good point, I need to look at my programming again to see where I set it. With so much reading and learning sometimes I forget where I set a setting. I am using a 5500 Watt Onan, and the dynamic current limiter had an explanation/example using an inverter generator. There is a very good possibility that I have DCL turned off! Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![dzlsmok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecc23a/32.png) [@dzlsmok](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dzlsmok)\ **Post date:** [19 August 2025 21:39 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-can-a-delay-for-charging-be-programmed-when-shore-power-connected/38782/6 "2025-08-19T21:39:22Z")
My Dynamic current limiter is enabled in the multiplus.🤔