# \#fogstar **URL:** https://community.victronenergy.com/tag/fogstar/288.md [Latest](https://community.victronenergy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.victronenergy.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.victronenergy.com/tags.md) --- ## [Fogstar 16.kWh battery trips out but I don't know why. How to troubleshoot?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/fogstar-16-kwh-battery-trips-out-but-i-dont-know-why-how-to-troubleshoot/63459)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Woolard](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Nick_Woolard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 14:56 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/fogstar-16-kwh-battery-trips-out-but-i-dont-know-why-how-to-troubleshoot/63459 "2026-10-05T14:56:38Z")
I’ve had my MultiPlus-II 48/15000 and CerboGX working well with my Fogstar battery and solar panel array (with Enphase microinverters) for a few months. However, in the last month there have been three times I’ve had th… --- ## [Wakespeed. Cerbo. Fogstar](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/wakespeed-cerbo-fogstar/60084)
**Author:** [@Dkirk](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Dkirk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 06:38 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/wakespeed-cerbo-fogstar/60084 "2026-07-06T06:38:13Z")
“The WS500 was accidentally connected without the required Victron crossover cable while the engine and Cerbo were powered. A VE.Can terminator melted. Since replacing the terminator, the WS500 reports ‘Lost Bus Connecti… --- ## [Random low battery alarm and apparent Cerbo GX reboot](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/random-low-battery-alarm-and-apparent-cerbo-gx-reboot/59361)
**Author:** [@ichilton](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ichilton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2026 11:13 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/random-low-battery-alarm-and-apparent-cerbo-gx-reboot/59361 "2026-06-17T11:13:09Z")
Hi, I have a MultiPlus II (48/10000/140-100/100) with Cerbo GX and a Fogstar 32kWh battery running an ESS system. It’s been running for 2 weeks today without issue. I noticed when I opened the dashboard this morning t… --- ## [Multiplus ll GX - VRM not showing battery %](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ll-gx-vrm-not-showing-battery/58822)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2026 14:05 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ll-gx-vrm-not-showing-battery/58822 "2026-06-03T14:05:21Z")
Hi, VRM portal does not show battery %, When connecting to the battery via bluetooth all is ok and % can be seen. CAN cable from Fogstar battery to VE CAN connected to port 2 and CAN terminator added to VE CAN port 1. (… --- ## [UK Victron ESS (No Solar) Build - Costs, ROI & Lessons Learned (16.1 kWh Fogstar + MultiPlus-II)](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/uk-victron-ess-no-solar-build-costs-roi-lessons-learned-16-1-kwh-fogstar-multiplus-ii/54605)
**Author:** [@barshociaj](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/barshociaj)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2026 07:55 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/uk-victron-ess-no-solar-build-costs-roi-lessons-learned-16-1-kwh-fogstar-multiplus-ii/54605 "2026-05-29T07:55:39Z")
This post documents my full 2025/26 Victron ESS build designed purely for tariff arbitrage (Octopus 7p night rate → ~29p day rate). After a year of planning and building my own ESS (no solar, battery only), I’m sharing … --- ## [Fogstar Battery Parameters Preventing DVCC working with MPPT](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/fogstar-battery-parameters-preventing-dvcc-working-with-mppt/53435)
**Author:** [@adamhlawton](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/adamhlawton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 16:15 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/fogstar-battery-parameters-preventing-dvcc-working-with-mppt/53435 "2026-05-18T16:15:28Z")
I am just looking for some support on my battery. Fogstar Drift Gen 2 300ah I am using it within a Victron Cerbo System and it seems to have an intermittent problem. Within the battery parameters the battery cycles bet… --- ## [Multiplus II + Fogstar Battery - does it need external fuse, DC isolator etc?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-fogstar-battery-does-it-need-external-fuse-dc-isolator-etc/56765)
**Author:** [@ichilton](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ichilton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2026 19:26 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-fogstar-battery-does-it-need-external-fuse-dc-isolator-etc/56765 "2026-04-20T19:26:40Z")
Hi, I have one of these Fogstar 32kWh batteries on order: I am looking at getting a Multiplus II inverter to drive it. I assume the included 95mm2 DC cables will be fine? It has a built in a 375A breaker and de… --- ## [Multiple SCCs or single 4 point tracker RS 450/20](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiple-sccs-or-single-4-point-tracker-rs-450-20/49896)
**Author:** [@mmark](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mmark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2026 15:46 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiple-sccs-or-single-4-point-tracker-rs-450-20/49896 "2026-04-16T15:46:06Z")
Afternoon all. I am just about to start purchasing my components for my house install, non ESS. I have already purchased my battery, a Fogstar 32KW/h 48v unit, and am now ready to install my panels. I’m intending to pu… --- ## [Cerbo GX with two Fogstar Drift Pro Batteries not displaying both in Advanced Tab](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/cerbo-gx-with-two-fogstar-drift-pro-batteries-not-displaying-both-in-advanced-tab/46387)
**Author:** [@Plshep1](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Plshep1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 10:35 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/cerbo-gx-with-two-fogstar-drift-pro-batteries-not-displaying-both-in-advanced-tab/46387 "2026-04-13T10:35:38Z")
I have two Fogstar Drift Pro LiFePO4 batteries in parallel. Their CAN outputs are connected to the Cerbo separately one to the BMS Can and the other to the VE Can. Data rates etc are set correctly and I can see both batt… --- ## [Help with setting for the frog star and Victron set up](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/help-with-setting-for-the-frog-star-and-victron-set-up/53433)
**Author:** [@Nakhondave](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Nakhondave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2026 11:04 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/help-with-setting-for-the-frog-star-and-victron-set-up/53433 "2026-02-17T11:04:23Z")
Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone will be able to help me. I have installed the following equipment in to my camper van conversion. Victron 345W Monocrystalline Solar kit with SmartSolar 100/30 MPPT, a Lithium Leisure Ba… --- ## [Can I use a Smartshunt with a Fogstar Battery?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/can-i-use-a-smartshunt-with-a-fogstar-battery/53010)
**Author:** [@dgoadby](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dgoadby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2026 03:58 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/can-i-use-a-smartshunt-with-a-fogstar-battery/53010 "2026-02-13T03:58:17Z")
I have a Victron MultiPlus-II GX and a Fogstar 16kW battery which is CANbus connected. The Victron recognises the Fogstar OK but I am not sure the battery SOC is very accurate. The Victron Smartshunt appears to be the … --- ## [48v 125A Fogstar Battery converted to 24v & 12v DC output. (Safely)](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/48v-125a-fogstar-battery-converted-to-24v-12v-dc-output-safely/53185)
**Author:** [@Hector80](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Hector80)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2026 16:25 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/48v-125a-fogstar-battery-converted-to-24v-12v-dc-output-safely/53185 "2026-02-11T16:25:27Z")
Hello I am looking for assistance in selecting components and creating a parts list for a power system utilising a Fogstar 48V 125A battery. My goal is to step down the 48V DC battery power to both 24V and 12V using the … --- ## [DIY Setup Victron Multiplus II GX](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/diy-setup-victron-multiplus-ii-gx/51501)
**Author:** [@stuartseeley](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/stuartseeley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 08:45 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/diy-setup-victron-multiplus-ii-gx/51501 "2026-01-14T08:45:29Z")
Hi, I am new here. I am looking to build a setup at home which will allow me to charge batteries at night and use them during the day, at this time I am not too worried about solar, and could add this later. My idea is t… --- ## [Help setting up Multiplus II, Cerbo GX and Fogstar 32kWh batteries](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/help-setting-up-multiplus-ii-cerbo-gx-and-fogstar-32kwh-batteries/50067)
**Author:** [@skins](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/skins)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [16 December 2025 19:48 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/help-setting-up-multiplus-ii-cerbo-gx-and-fogstar-32kwh-batteries/50067 "2025-12-16T19:48:57Z")
Hello and thanks in advance for any help/pointers. I’m trying to setup the above system. I’ve loaded ESS settings with VEconfigure with no battery support. I’ve set a charging schedule but that doesn’t work. Both bat… --- ## [Single Phase System](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/single-phase-system/49461)
**Author:** [@Markd\_ash](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Markd_ash)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2025 14:22 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/single-phase-system/49461 "2025-11-30T14:22:04Z")
Im a total Newby to Victron but heard amazing things about them. Im getting knocked back for solar panels from anyone and everyone with just reason because of my roof shape. So Ive started installing onto my garage 455w … --- ## [Smart MPPT 450 200 and Fogstar 16KwHr battery communications](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/smart-mppt-450-200-and-fogstar-16kwhr-battery-communications/49232)
**Author:** [@bobbyaz](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/bobbyaz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2025 01:28 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/smart-mppt-450-200-and-fogstar-16kwhr-battery-communications/49232 "2025-11-26T01:28:53Z")
We Just bought a Victron Smart MPPT 450 / 200 charge controller. We have four solar arrays total 10 Kw Hrs. We want to charge a fogstar 16 kwhr lithium battery. All charging will come from this solar, and not from the i… --- ## [Is upgrading Solar DB MCB from B50 to B63 acceptable/worth it to increase AC charging?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/is-upgrading-solar-db-mcb-from-b50-to-b63-acceptable-worth-it-to-increase-ac-charging/49255)
**Author:** [@saad1200](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/saad1200)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2025 10:56 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/is-upgrading-solar-db-mcb-from-b50-to-b63-acceptable-worth-it-to-increase-ac-charging/49255 "2025-11-25T10:56:43Z")
I’m looking for advice from Victron installers and electricians regarding upgrading the AC supply protection to allow higher battery-charging power during my 3-hour low-rate window. System overview Inverter: Victron M… --- ## [Orion XS 12v/12v-50A not charging in bulk](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/orion-xs-12v-12v-50a-not-charging-in-bulk/48244)
**Author:** [@JohnP](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/JohnP)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [24 November 2025 16:55 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/orion-xs-12v-12v-50a-not-charging-in-bulk/48244 "2025-11-24T16:55:00Z")
Hi All - I have had a new Orion XS fitted to my motorhome and it never does more than absorption charge to my 230A Fogstar under seat Lithium leisure battery. The battery has gone as low as 21% SOC and it makes no diffe… --- ## [IP65 25A Charger - LI Battery](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ip65-25a-charger-li-battery/48512)
**Author:** [@SimonAudi](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/SimonAudi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2025 12:24 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/ip65-25a-charger-li-battery/48512 "2025-11-11T12:24:30Z")
Hi - I have a IP65 25A charger that I use to keep my 100A Fogstar Battery Charged. The Battery powers an Inverter that powers a Diesel Heater and a Dehumidifier in my Van. The heater and inverter and dehumidifer are on… --- ## [2 BMS's using same VRM Instance number](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/2-bmss-using-same-vrm-instance-number/47615)
**Author:** [@mattie170](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mattie170)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2025 17:11 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/2-bmss-using-same-vrm-instance-number/47615 "2025-10-26T17:11:19Z")
Hi All, Got an issue where I have got two Fogstar battery banks, one is connected to ve-can 1 and the other is in ve-can 2. The issue is the cerbo is giving them both the same VRM instance numbers (512) which is messing… --- ## [Multiplus Compact 2000 charging drop out](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-compact-2000-charging-drop-out/47109)
**Author:** [@Tristan975](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Tristan975)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2025 09:16 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-compact-2000-charging-drop-out/47109 "2025-10-18T09:16:18Z")
When on shore power, the multiplus builds up the amps for charging and then cuts out. Has been running without issue for 4 years with 0 setting changes. Last year I replaced the 4 X 110AH lead acid batts with 1 X 460AH … --- ## [Victron Multiplus II 48/10000/140 - powerassist with low shore power amps](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-multiplus-ii-48-10000-140-powerassist-with-low-shore-power-amps/44241)
**Author:** [@flirble1974](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/flirble1974)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2025 20:57 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-multiplus-ii-48-10000-140-powerassist-with-low-shore-power-amps/44241 "2025-10-08T20:57:15Z")
So I have an issue which I’m hoping we can overcome…. On our narrowboat we have installed a Multiplus II 48/10000/140 so we can charge our big lifepo4 batteries (16.1KWh Fogstar x3) and service our AC needs, unfortunate… --- ## [Help understanding settings for 50a orion](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/help-understanding-settings-for-50a-orion/45746)
**Author:** [@hiddenforests](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/hiddenforests)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2025 13:19 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/help-understanding-settings-for-50a-orion/45746 "2025-09-21T13:19:00Z")
Hello Im using an Orion 50a with a fogstar 280ah lithium I’ve been having a bit of a confusing time getting it setup so that i’m getting close to the actual 50a I have a decent Standard alternator putting out over 14v … --- ## [Keeping a 560Ah battery in a multi-628Ah bank by using two Orions](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/keeping-a-560ah-battery-in-a-multi-628ah-bank-by-using-two-orions/45596)
**Author:** [@SimonWad](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/SimonWad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 22:09 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/keeping-a-560ah-battery-in-a-multi-628ah-bank-by-using-two-orions/45596 "2025-09-18T22:09:18Z")
Dear all, I have a bit of a quandary. Last year I assembled a system with an MPII-12/5000, CerboGX, Smartsolar, Lynx Shunt and a Fogstar Pro 560Ah battery. The system has been working under test perfectly and I am now ex… --- ## [Battery showing %100 but DC/DC and MPPT still in bulk](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/battery-showing-100-but-dc-dc-and-mppt-still-in-bulk/45243)
**Author:** [@MCMatthias](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/MCMatthias)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2025 07:27 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/battery-showing-100-but-dc-dc-and-mppt-still-in-bulk/45243 "2025-09-13T07:27:19Z")
Hi, I have a lithium battery and MPPT 30/100 and a DC to DC charger the battery is showing 100% but the DC to DC charger and the MPPT are still in bulk. Is there a reason for this? Does it need to get up to the high volt… --- ## [Victron smart tr 12 /12/ 30A none isolation dc dc charger](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-smart-tr-12-12-30a-none-isolation-dc-dc-charger/44440)
**Author:** [@Armyjo65](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Armyjo65)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2025 09:11 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-smart-tr-12-12-30a-none-isolation-dc-dc-charger/44440 "2025-08-29T09:11:47Z")
1 - Victron Orion TR 30A DC 2DC power light doesn’t come on but charger functions normally. Why would this be? Bluetooth operation ok. 2 - Charge from Orion shows as negative on Cerbo DC tile and loads show as positive… --- ## [Control charging with a bms controlled battery using node red](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/control-charging-with-a-bms-controlled-battery-using-node-red/44194)
**Author:** [@EddyG](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/EddyG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2025 23:35 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/control-charging-with-a-bms-controlled-battery-using-node-red/44194 "2025-08-23T23:35:45Z")
Hey there I have a multi rs connected to a fogstar bms battery via ve.can. I’m wondering if it’s possible to use node red to setup charging times when my rates are cheaper? Iv’e initially been trying to just setup a simp… --- ## [Two mppt controllers, different voltages and states](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/two-mppt-controllers-different-voltages-and-states/43503)
**Author:** [@PaulDS](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/PaulDS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2025 15:15 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/two-mppt-controllers-different-voltages-and-states/43503 "2025-08-19T15:15:21Z")
Hi, I recently upgraded my charging system to Victron Smart solar mppt chargers x 2 (100/15 & 100/30), Orion 30A B2B charger & 30A EHU charger. These charge my Fogstar Drift 300A Lithium battery. My query is with the mpp… --- ## [Design Advice for ESS without Solar](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/design-advice-for-ess-without-solar/38266)
**Author:** [@purpleriver](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/purpleriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2025 15:13 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/design-advice-for-ess-without-solar/38266 "2025-08-01T15:13:41Z")
Hi All, I’m looking for a detailed guide or tutorial for setting up a MultiPlus-II GX 48/5000 (installation and configuration) for a home battery setup without solar on a single phase domestic property in the UK. I’ve s… --- ## [Setup of multiplus 48/5000 with GX built in](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/setup-of-multiplus-48-5000-with-gx-built-in/28292)
**Author:** [@Jsalis](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Jsalis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2025 07:58 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/setup-of-multiplus-48-5000-with-gx-built-in/28292 "2025-07-07T07:58:34Z")
Hi looking for some help I’ve got a fogstar 48v 15.5kw battery hooked up to a 48/5000 multiplus 2 GX inverter charger and I’m struggling to get the battery and inverter to talk to eachother and also not getting any power… [Next page](https://community.victronenergy.com/tag/fogstar/288.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=fogstar)