# \#node-red **URL:** https://community.victronenergy.com/tag/node-red/184.md [Latest](https://community.victronenergy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.victronenergy.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.victronenergy.com/tags.md) --- ## [Notification node didn't send an event to the VRM](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/notification-node-didnt-send-an-event-to-the-vrm/63165)
**Author:** [@CZvacko](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/CZvacko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2026 17:57 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/notification-node-didnt-send-an-event-to-the-vrm/63165 "2026-10-19T17:57:54Z")
I have just installed the new FW 3.80 and tried to use the new Notification node. I can see the notification in the Venus OS, but not in the VRM portal’s event log. Are any further settings needed? --- ## [Alpen charging connect with virtul meter node-red](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/alpen-charging-connect-with-virtul-meter-node-red/64074)
**Author:** [@Jaap1](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Jaap1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2026 19:26 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/alpen-charging-connect-with-virtul-meter-node-red/64074 "2026-10-18T19:26:46Z")
I have a Cerbo GX with ESS and an Alfen Eve Single Pro-line charger. My goal is to let the Alfen charging current follow the actual available capacity in the Victron system instead of a P1 smart meter measurement. I cu… --- ## [Grid outage with MultiPlus II 3-phase system and SMA PV](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/netzausfall-multiplus-ii-3-phasen-system-sma-pv/59015)
**Author:** [@ABes](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ABes)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2026 14:01 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/netzausfall-multiplus-ii-3-phasen-system-sma-pv/59015 "2026-10-18T14:01:39Z")
Hi everyone, I've built a 3-phase backup system with a Multiplus II 48/10000/140 and 6x Pylontech US5000. The existing PV system consists of 30 kWp and 2 SMA STP15000TL-10 inverters. In the last… --- ## [Opportunity loads and load shedding in an inverter overload scenareo](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/opportunity-loads-and-load-shedding-in-an-inverter-overload-scenareo/64087)
**Author:** [@JonaAal](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/JonaAal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2026 11:44 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/opportunity-loads-and-load-shedding-in-an-inverter-overload-scenareo/64087 "2026-10-18T11:44:42Z")
I have a customer with an off grid system that has been installed for some years with a MP2 5000VA inverter. Histotrically they powered mainly lights, heating pumps and had an immersion set up as a rudimentary opportunit… --- ## [Introducing Pylontech Battery Health Node-RED integration](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/introducing-pylontech-battery-health-node-red-integration/64031)
**Author:** [@enodev](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/enodev)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2026 10:33 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/introducing-pylontech-battery-health-node-red-integration/64031 "2026-10-17T10:33:52Z")
Happy Friday everyone, I am a Victron customer running my home ESS with Pylontech US3000C batteries. Recently I experienced classical Pylontech warranty case where two of my US3000C units started misbehaving after three… --- ## [Boat Page gadgets and one annoying thing](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/boat-page-gadgets-and-one-annoying-thing/64027)
**Author:** [@Franc](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Franc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2026 16:25 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/boat-page-gadgets-and-one-annoying-thing/64027 "2026-10-16T16:25:17Z")
Hi All, I have recently discovered Node Red and have made some pretty cool little “gadgets” with it, to enhance my digital dashboard (aka the Renote Console). Through some virtual devices I have managed to show my not-… --- ## [Virtual Indicator shows up in VRM as "Expansion IO" – can't create widgets/graphs for its values](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/virtual-indicator-shows-up-in-vrm-as-expansion-io-cant-create-widgets-graphs-for-its-values/63999)
**Author:** [@Calin](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Calin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 15:02 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/virtual-indicator-shows-up-in-vrm-as-expansion-io-cant-create-widgets-graphs-for-its-values/63999 "2026-10-15T15:02:28Z")
Hi all, I’m using the new Virtual Indicator node in Node-RED on a Venus OS Large test system and I’m running into a limitation in VRM. I’m posting it here to check whether this is expected, planned, or whether I’m mis… --- ## [Adjusting DESS EV consumption forecast via Node-RED – HTTP 429 and local alternative?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adjusting-dess-ev-consumption-forecast-via-node-red-http-429-and-local-alternative/63981)
**Author:** [@MDKMTB](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/MDKMTB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 11:45 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adjusting-dess-ev-consumption-forecast-via-node-red-http-429-and-local-alternative/63981 "2026-10-15T11:45:03Z")
Hi, I’m working on a charging planner for two cars, using Node-RED on a Cerbo GX. The idea is to calculate when the cars should charge, based on electricity prices, required energy and departure times. I would like to … --- ## [The relay is still shown in VRM even though the Cerbo GX relay is off](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/cerbo-gx-role-kapali-olmasina-ragmen-vrm-de-role-gorunuyor/63971)
**Author:** [@mustafapusti](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mustafapusti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 10:35 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/cerbo-gx-role-kapali-olmasina-ragmen-vrm-de-role-gorunuyor/63971 "2026-10-15T10:35:41Z")
Hello everyone. I’m running my Webasto with a Victron Cerbo GX. I’ve configured one of the two relays on the Cerbo GX to trigger ON and the other to trigger OFF. I’m setting up these controls via Node-RED… --- ## [MultiPlus II and Quattro as charger-only units](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-und-quattro-als-reines-ladegerat/63947)
**Author:** [@Wirl\_STH](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Wirl_STH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2026 18:55 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiplus-ii-und-quattro-als-reines-ladegerat/63947 "2026-10-14T18:55:36Z")
Hello everyone, I'm having difficulty understanding how the charging logic of the MultiPlus II and Quattro works in conjunction with a Cerbo GX. My main PV system consists of MPPT solar charge controllers and Quattros,… --- ## [Zonneplan Solar Bonus](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/zonneplan-zonnebonus/62519)
**Author:** [@JeroenSt](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/JeroenSt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2026 20:29 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/zonneplan-zonnebonus/62519 "2026-10-12T20:29:13Z")
Zonneplan in the Netherlands uses a Zonnebonus between sunrise and sunset of 10 percent. The flow I created in nodered adjusts the dess scheduled sell formula according tus sunrise and sunset every day at 1:00. \[ {… --- ## [Smart EV Load Manager with OCPP1.6j integration](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/smart-ev-load-manager-with-ocpp1-6j-integration/59301)
**Author:** [@Ulfilas](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Ulfilas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2026 12:31 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/smart-ev-load-manager-with-ocpp1-6j-integration/59301 "2026-10-12T12:31:39Z")
Hi, I planing to built an smart Load Manager for charging stations, whitch can handle grid load limitation (german §14a EnWG), PV optimized and can use dynamic grid pricing. The Load Manager should use a OCPP integrati… --- ## [EVCS NS + GX Opportunity Loads: Is 1P/3P phase switching real surplus now?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/evcs-ns-gx-opportunity-loads-is-1p-3p-phase-switching-real-surplus-now/63735)
**Author:** [@skalin](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/skalin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [11 October 2026 09:22 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/evcs-ns-gx-opportunity-loads-is-1p-3p-phase-switching-real-surplus-now/63735 "2026-10-11T09:22:46Z")
Hi all, and especially @ptrenz, @Lpopescu and the EVCS team, Since Venus OS v3.80 and EVCS firmware v2.09, the EVCS can be controlled by the GX through GX Opportunity Loads. I’d like to understand how this works togethe… --- ## [Changing the battery discharge threshold](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/modification-seuil-de-decharge-batterie/63790)
**Author:** [@PaulinC](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/PaulinC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 October 2026 16:38 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/modification-seuil-de-decharge-batterie/63790 "2026-10-10T16:38:34Z")
Hello, I would also like to limit battery usage via NODE RED, in addition to the ESS SOC threshold. For example, if the ESS threshold is set to 30%, I’d like to temporarily change this threshold if a car is charging… --- ## [Node-red-contrib-s2 on MPII GX - Opportunity Loads](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/node-red-contrib-s2-on-mpii-gx-opportunity-loads/63775)
**Author:** [@555](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/555)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [10 October 2026 14:02 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/node-red-contrib-s2-on-mpii-gx-opportunity-loads/63775 "2026-10-10T14:02:39Z")
Hi, I would like to test the new OL function. I have had separate systems for diverting excess solar to boilers, hottub, heaters, heatpumps,.. for many years but the option to integrate these in VenusOS would be very ni… --- ## [Capacity tariff peak shaving — effekttariff (SE) / capaciteitstarief (BE)](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/capacity-tariff-peak-shaving-effekttariff-se-capaciteitstarief-be/53560)
**Author:** [@dfaber](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dfaber)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [10 October 2026 08:55 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/capacity-tariff-peak-shaving-effekttariff-se-capaciteitstarief-be/53560 "2026-10-10T08:55:24Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been working on a Node-RED node for managing capacity-based grid tariffs, and it’s reached a point where I’d love to get more people testing it. Just to set expectations upfront: this is a work in prog… --- ## [Node-Red on Venus GX dark mode](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/node-red-on-venus-gx-dark-mode/63759)
**Author:** [@Logic28](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Logic28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 October 2026 21:51 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/node-red-on-venus-gx-dark-mode/63759 "2026-10-09T21:51:40Z")
Can Node Red on Venus GX run in dark mode? --- ## [Venus OS v3.90-beta5 bug report](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/venus-os-v3-90-beta5-bug-report/63740)
**Author:** [@MiPaul](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/MiPaul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 October 2026 14:17 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/venus-os-v3-90-beta5-bug-report/63740 "2026-10-09T14:17:16Z")
Node-RED v5.0.7 appears to ignore virtual switch Group name changes. I tried changing the group name on 3 of my VS. NR editor retains the new name, but the GUI uses the old name. From the error it looks like it doesn’t … --- ## [Multi RS AUX inputs](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multi-rs-aux-inputs/63698)
**Author:** [@Matsuda](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Matsuda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 17:56 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multi-rs-aux-inputs/63698 "2026-10-08T17:56:09Z")
Hi all, I’m considering to use the Nucleo for my future Multi RS installations. One thing about the Nucleo is that it has no dry contacts; it so happens I always use the Cerbo’s dry contacts to connect CO/smoke detecto… --- ## [Switching from grid to generator with Node-RED](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/omschakelen-van-net-naar-generator-met-node-red/63658)
**Author:** [@NicovH](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/NicovH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 15:43 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/omschakelen-van-net-naar-generator-met-node-red/63658 "2026-10-08T15:43:49Z")
When I want to connect my generator via a changeover switch to AC1 on the MultiPlus units in my three-phase ESS, I change the following settings in the console. 1 - I reduce the maximum input current of the MP2, … --- ## [VRM Controls panel: swiping over Numeric input +/− buttons changes the value instead of scrolling](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/vrm-controls-panel-swiping-over-numeric-input-buttons-changes-the-value-instead-of-scrolling/63679)
**Author:** [@LiVi](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/LiVi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 06:57 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/vrm-controls-panel-swiping-over-numeric-input-buttons-changes-the-value-instead-of-scrolling/63679 "2026-10-08T06:57:19Z")
Hi Victron team, I would like to report a touch interaction issue in the VRM Controls panel with Node-RED virtual switches configured as Numeric input. My installation has many virtual switches of different types, so t… --- ## [Node-red-contrib-lg](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/node-red-contrib-lg/63646)
**Author:** [@1234enough](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/1234enough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 17:50 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/node-red-contrib-lg/63646 "2026-10-07T17:50:37Z")
Anyone have lg AC communication working on node red. I’ve tried but cant get the log in to work. --- ## [MID certified energy meter for NS charging station](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/mid-certified-energy-meter-for-ns-charging-station/37368)
**Author:** [@Sdb](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Sdb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 12:13 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/mid-certified-energy-meter-for-ns-charging-station/37368 "2026-10-07T12:13:49Z")
Can somebody advise me a MID certified meter for use in combination with the NS EVCS? Need to be able to read the data with Node Red only ethernet is option. As far I could find out the Victron meter VM-3p75ct is not M… --- ## [Access to Node-RED via the VRM portal on Ekrano GX](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/zugriff-auf-node-red-uber-vrm-portal-auf-ekrano-gx/63588)
**Author:** [@Ekrano\_User](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Ekrano_User)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 03:16 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/zugriff-auf-node-red-uber-vrm-portal-auf-ekrano-gx/63588 "2026-10-07T03:16:54Z")
I need help accessing Node-RED via the VRM Portal on Ekrano GX. Access via the link: https://1019810-nodered.proxyrelay2.victronenergy.com/proxyauthorize?… only works intermittently. This problem is… --- ## [Battery now only discharges to 50 percent](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/batterie-entladt-nur-noch-bis-50-prozent/63592)
**Author:** [@Pke](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Pke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 11:47 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/batterie-entladt-nur-noch-bis-50-prozent/63592 "2026-10-06T11:47:15Z")
Hello everyone My Multiplus II /3000 has worked perfectly with my 10kw battery for three years. But now, suddenly, the battery stops discharging at around 50%. It won't discharge any further. Discharge setting in ESS b… --- ## [Writing setpoints via Node-RED](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/schreiben-von-setpoints-via-node-red/63596)
**Author:** [@stadtrand](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/stadtrand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 10:45 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/schreiben-von-setpoints-via-node-red/63596 "2026-10-06T10:45:52Z")
I'm just getting into Node-RED a little. Before I start manipulating any values, I wanted to ask about the write target and whether there's anything I need to bear in mind. From my MC days, I know that flash chips … --- ## [Virtual EVCS shows both EV and AC load in VRM](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/virtual-evcs-shows-both-ev-and-ac-load-in-vrm/63408)
**Author:** [@DaveWalker](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/DaveWalker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 08:08 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/virtual-evcs-shows-both-ev-and-ac-load-in-vrm/63408 "2026-10-06T08:08:30Z")
I have install the virtual EV and EVCS in node red and have them both showing in node red with correct values however unlike battery charging with is separated from the AC load the EV charging is been recorded as both EV… --- ## [Feature Request - Setting for a "floor" grid price below which charge battery to 100%](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/feature-request-setting-for-a-floor-grid-price-below-which-charge-battery-to-100/15696)
**Author:** [@aussiecymraeg](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/aussiecymraeg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 04:30 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/feature-request-setting-for-a-floor-grid-price-below-which-charge-battery-to-100/15696 "2026-10-06T04:30:02Z")
Can I suggest a feature for DESS, a setting in the VRM for a “floor” grid price below which the system aggressively charges the battery to 100% if price \< floor then charge battery to 100% This would work the same as t… --- ## [GX Opportunity Loads and Node-RED](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/gx-opportunity-loads-and-node-red/63278)
**Author:** [@dfaber](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dfaber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2026 20:30 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/gx-opportunity-loads-and-node-red/63278 "2026-10-04T20:30:02Z")
The 3.80 release of Venus brings us Opportunity Loads. Which is an awesome way to make maximum use of the PV power (by activating extra loads, ev charging, etc). Now the initial release within Venus “only” supports our … --- ## [Growatt inverters are shown as AC loads](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/growatt-wechselrichter-werden-als-ac-last-angezeigt/63495)
**Author:** [@Stefan333](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Stefan333)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2026 11:41 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/growatt-wechselrichter-werden-als-ac-last-angezeigt/63495 "2026-10-04T11:41:01Z")
Hello, I've been spending a few days now trying to integrate my two Growatt inverters into the Victron system via Node-RED. That basically worked, but the two Growatts are also a… [Next page](https://community.victronenergy.com/tag/node-red/184.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=node-red)