System is Cerbo, Multiplus2, Pylontech batteries
Problem is to connect Windows 11 laptop so as to run VE Configure and change some settings
Note, this same laptop and same USB-VEDirect cable have been used previously
Description
Start Windows, Open VE Configure, connect USB end of cable to USB port, connect VEDirect end of cable to spare VE Direct port on Cerbo,
In the connect ports option on VE Configure, a new option is now available other than autodetect, In this case, its port 5, so I select Port 5 and the app goes into searching mode with dots progressing left to right. But communication then fails
I have tried:
using autodetect for port selection
using different laptop (Laos windows 11)
replaced USB–VE Direct with Mk3 adapter and connected directly to the RJ45 from the inverter
Tried VE Flash and VE BUS configurator apps, just in case these can communicate with the system
None of the above allows communication with the system
Hi Rick
Thanks for responding
When I connected the Mk3 I removed the data cable (from MP2 to Cerbo) at the Cerbo end, then used this cable to plug into the Mk3, so in effect, the Cerbo was not connected.
With the USB-VE Direct cable, the Cerbo has to be connected because the cable plugs into a VE Direct connector, these being on the Cerbo.
The procedure I used is same as I have always done, so I find this whole thing very odd
Phil
Phil
BTW, I am now accessing by using the remote functionality through VRM having downloaded VEConfigure to operate in remote mode.
While this solves my immediate configure needs, it does not solve the core problem,
Thank you for this information, but do I not need also to be connected to internet?
In some locations I work there is internet connection available, hence I wanted to use the USB ports direct
Additionally, should I undertake an inverter firmware update, and should something go wrong, then I would need to gain access to the system via direct cable, not VE Configure remote