No way to configure Grid Code Spain with Victron Multiplus II 48V 5kW GX

I am experiencing an issue with a Victron Multiplus II GX when selecting the grid code “Spain” or “Europe”

Whenever I apply these Grid codes, the unit fails to accept the grid and enters a loop (restarts / grid not accepted). As a consequence, ESS remains in state #3 (“ESS disabled because no valid grid code / grid not accepted”).

The system works normally with None Grid code, but then I lose the option to use the battery energy combined together with the grid energy. or use the Dynamic ESS. I is not activating the Batery to feed my installation. I can only activate the inverter manually.

To rule out external causes, I have tested the unit in a minimal configuration:

  • All downstream AC loads disconnected

  • Only AC-IN connected (L + N)

  • Protective Earth (PE) correctly connected to the Multiplus PE terminal and bonded to chassis

  • No external Neutral–Earth bond present anywhere

Any idea’?

Thanks in advance

“bonded to chassis” … sounds like a motorhome installation …

How is the multi connected? Are L and N the right way round?

:wink: Sorry.. I meant: Protective Earth (PE) is connected to the Multiplus PE terminal and to the metal chassis, which is connected to the building grounding system.
Yes, they (L & N) are right, I have double checked and checked with the Multimeter.

No problem… :slight_smile:
What are the voltage values from the mains?
Do you have a picture of the GX display… You can easily attach pictures here…
Try the German network code…

If the multi has already worked… the connection MUST be correct… sorry for asking…

Thank you for your help:

I also tried the German Grid Code with the same result. I’m thinking in restore to factory settings and start from scratch.

Here you have an screenshot with the voltages

Are you configuring with the MK3 …or via VRM?

I’m using the MK3

… perfekt …

this would be interesting …

here you have:

looking goood :+1:

Then show us the settings from your ESS assistant.

do you mean this?

Yes … :+1: … configured ?

To be able to activate the ESS Assistant, I changed to Spain Grid code, then removed the Spain Grid Code and let the other options.

Looks good… :+1:

What kind of battery are you using?

ECO-Worthy 48V/5Kw connected with CAN

Then you don’t need the “optimized with battery life” mode… you can set it to… without battery life… since it’s not a lead battery…
But you have a single-phase power supply in Spain, right?

yes, we have single phase power

you could set this to “single phase”

Did you have “ESS Errors” yet …

and have you all your Loads AFTER the Multi ?

ok, I change it.
Not yet. I get one in VE.Config when I change from Spain code to None code. related to ESS. just that.
Yes, I have all loads in AC-OUT1. AC-OUT2 is empty. Only thing before Multi is a Shelly EM meter.