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I was wondering if I could post the wiring diagram I have made in preparation for an installation in a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter Motorhome conversion with nearly all Victron equipment. I wanted to check before ordering everything that I hadn't gone overboard nor missed anything out and would really appreciate passing it by someone/s here if anybdy had any time/interest?

Thanks, Ben

I have 2x 250 watt panels wired in series going into a 100/30 controller - this connects to a battery bank consisting of 2 x 12 volt 140ah batteries.

I have a 2nd 100/30 controller with 2 more panels exactly the same...... both seem fine individually, and work well.

BUT

as soon as I connect both to the battery bank, one controller drops from its normal wattage to around 70-80 watts. (I also notice while the volts stay the same, the Amps also drop way down to around 0.5-0.8)

Why does this happen ?

is it normal ?

thanks for your help.

Les batteries son chargées avec des panneaux photovoltaïques 10kwc à l'aide d'un mppt 250/100A tr

We have a 5kw Victron inverter and this morning the power in our house went. The blue box showed no red overload light (we werent over5kw) just the orange float light. Nothing had tripped on the main breakerboard for the house. It happened twice and then restored itself without intervention after aprox. 2-3 minutes. Please could someone give us an idea of what could be the problem. thanks

Der Ladebooster liefert max 7A Ladespannung

Starterbatterie 24 V

Aufbaubatterie 12 V

Die max Ladespannung ist auf 25 A eingestellt

Wo liegt das Problem?

Gruß Peter

The fan may run for 1-2 hrs. Other times it cuts in runs for a period cut out and then cuts in again after a few mins. The unit is not hot. The circulating air is cool. Any thoughts? Is it a heat sensor problem?

I tried to describe my problem in a file with drawn diagrams of my system. Please see the attachment.

Question1.pdf

Dear forum.

I have two solar panels 180w 12v that I will connect through a victron MPPT solar smart 75/15 to charge two 115Ah 12v batteries series connected (24v).

Could I charge my batteries with the DC-DC 12/24 480w 20A from Victron? Is there a better option?

Thanks a lot!!

Hello everyone, I am off grid with Aquion battery system powered by solar pv and Sunny Island inverter, and an 11KVA generator connected via a Victron 48v Quatro inverter charger rated to 8000w, with a CCGX Colour Control panel and a BMV700. Everything was working fine until the Quatro inverter suddenly stopped charging the batteries and the battery voltage dropped to 5-6 volts. Since when I have been unable to re-charge the batteries from the pv because the Sunny Island display indicates "Grid Failure" and as a result the Victron inverter can't or won't accept power from the solar pv (or my in-situ generator probably for the same reason). I brought in a Fork Lift Truck charger to do the job instead but it also appears not to recognise the grid so won't connect properly to supply any charge to the batteries either. I would be very grateful if someone or @guystewart could advise me on how to get enough voltage charged back into my batteries so that the Victron will pick up the power from the solar pv and the 11KVA generator to charge them up fully again. Thank you

The quattro is configured as ESS, the 3300ah battery bank is made up of 2v OPZ batteries and is reporting 98% charged, each battery has been tested and is charged to between 2.11 and 2.13.

The system has been operating flawlessly for nearly 2 years, then 2 days ago the power in the house kept coming on and then going off (during a period of around 15 seconds).

The Inverting light comes on for approx 15 seconds and then goes out followed immediately by the float light for 1 second, then all lights off for one second. This cycle then repeats indefinitely.

No errors have been reported by the CCGX.

Any idea's would be appreciated.

I've just installed a victron inverter charger 12/3000/120 when on shoreline which is provided by two generators kipor 6.7kva and a honda eu20i. The inverter charger shuts down for a brief period if say the hoover is switched the ac power then kicks in again and everything is fine as long as you leave it in the same socket you can switch it on and off without any problems as soon as you move it to another socket the same happens again. If the hoover is plugged straight into the genny it works without any problems is there any settings that can be changed in the inverter charger. Weak ac is enabled. The shoreline is set to 16 amps. As anyone got an answer to why this happens just getting frustrated

warranty Victron Lithium HE batteri 24V/200Ah

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HI. I bought an Victron Phoenix Inverter 24/800 and none of the manuals that come with the inverter or that I can download, shows where I can bond neutral to earth.

The only way that I can see how to do it, is to move internal earth wire to neutral on output board. Would this be acceptable to do as it looks like there is provision made for it do be done.

I have attached some pics of output board.

Thanks

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I have a Victron Quattro in my grid tie in system in which is also a Fronius 8kva Solar Inverter feeding an 800ah battery bank and a 13 kva generator. A Color GX allows online monitoring and control of the system.

The problem I have observed is that my Victron Quattro does not charge my batteries at the maximum amps possible (DC 140 amps) when it can. The maximum I have observed (during bulk and absorption charge states) is 80 amps. This happens no irrespective of the mains supplier (Grid or Gen). On VEConfic "General" tab, I have set my "Shore limit on AC 1 (grid) and AC 2 (gen) to over 60 amps and 55 amps respectively which is more that sufficient to meet the charger's demands.On the "Charger" tab, the charge current is also set to 140 amps. I have the ESS assistant running because i don't want any Feed in to grid when the PV is running. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Just installed a 5KW Dometic Travel Power (latest version) to a customers narrowboat who has a 48V 10000VA Victron Quattro. In the Travel Power manual it says to take care not to connect the travel power with a shorepower supply. Think this is because Travel Power output has earth fixed to 0V, Live 115V, Neutral opposite 115V so neutral can't be connected to the earth.

Wonder if anyone knows if shorepower and the travel power can be connected to the 2 inputs in the Quattro - and potentially have the travel power on while plugged into shore power? Really want to be sure and not damage the travel power..

Thanks, Ed

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Invertor keeps shutting down as per link .... there is nothing attached to charger side ? Anyone explain ?

Hi

I need some help to determine exactly what I need equipment wise for a caravan

My requirement is as follows:

To ensure AC Charging

Dc to dc charging while driving

Solar charging while not connected to AC

This is what I would like to use:

2 x 150 watt solar panel

2x Rolls 140ah lead batteries

1x Victron ip22 blue smart charger 30ah 3 inputs

1x Victron Orion 24v-12v 70ah non isolated ip20 dc to dc charger

1x Victron smartsolar 100v/20ah solar controller

1x Victron bmv 712 battery management

My questions as follows:

1. Will all products from Victron work for this setup?

2. Do I have the correct dc to dc charger to ensure batteries charge while travelling?

3. Is the dc to dc charger euro 6 compatible?

4. What else do I need like battery protectors or anything else?

5. Could Victron help with a wiring diagram for this setup?

I am ok with how the solar and ac charger works and chargers the batteries but uncertain exactly how the dc to dc is connected in this setup..

Really grateful if everyone could comment or assist.

Thanks,

We experienced High Battery Voltage Alarms on 2 Multiplus 48/5000/70 systems.

Settings:

- mode "Keep batteries Charged'

- both in Absorption mode

- Absorption voltage set to 55.2

However, with both systems the battery voltage went up as far as 58 V, triggering Alarms which cleared after about 3 hours, when voltage went back dropped back to around 55V.

What could be the cause of this?

In my RV, I currently have 12V battery and 120V "shorepower". My generator is Onan 10KV "Quiet Diesel", configured to output 120V.
The inverter for this system is junk. It does not "power share" and it's constantly breaking down.
I am also considering a new airconditioning system that requires 240V (US Standard).

So, there are a couple of background situations.
1) I can easily reconfigure my generator to 240V output (240V on two 120V output "legs"). My shore power cord and transfer switch are already configured to handle 240V but the actual feed into my current inverter-charger is single-leg 120V.
2) I will need to install new 240V wiring to the new airconditioning system from a new 240/230V interter charger. No problem.
3) I have approx. 700 Amp/hr of battery capacity (AGM, 12V). This battery bank would be easily reconfigured to 24V by recabling pairs in series. Again, no problem.

My technical issue : Frequently, I find that I'm limited to 120V input on the road. This can be 15Amp/120v (ordinary household current outlet) or 30Amp/120V ("TT" RV connector). I have 240V service at my home shop/garage and many RV parks have 240V outlets, but not all.
So, a basic question, Does Victron make an RV-suitable unit with about 4KW, 240V output that will accept either 120V or 240V shorepower/generator input? If so, which Victron model will do this?

Assuming the answer is no, what's the best arrangement?
Using a 120V - 240V transformer with a 240V inverter charger (with 240V input from the generator) and running a normal 240V house system from there? With load-balanced split legs for house 120V circuits and 240V to the airconditioning system.
Or use a 120V inverter charger, continue to use 120V from the shore power and generator, with a 120V - 240V transformer fed from the inverter-charger output to power the airconditioner system?
(All the above considers the battery bank configured for 24V). Which Victron model inverter would be best?

Thank you. I look forward to converting to Victron for my RV power needs.

Bruce in North Carolina, USA

Is a Phoenix 12/50 Battery Charger, Serial No HQ1813QLRGR compatible with a LifePro4 Lithium Battery

When I add a certain grid to the sittings the inverter trips out and will not run it seems that it does not like the grid code selected come out what could be the problem

Good Morning,

Is there a Victron Inverter (particularly in the MultiPlus) that has Bluetooth built?

If this is a future product is there a anticipated release date as I am ready to buy.

Cheers,

Al

Hi what size in mm battery cables and fuse do I need to use for a victron multiplus inverter charger 12/3000/120. The manual states 2 x 50mm which refers to 2 x negative and 2 x positive what is the cable size required if only 1 x negative and positive battery cables are being used over a 3 metre run from inverter to batteries. Thanks

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After only 6 weeks my 5kVA Multiplus II has failed!!! My installer has taken the faulty unit into the distributor who has submitted all the warranty info. The disappointing thing is the time this all takes and so far I have no idea when a replacement will be coming. It is kind of critical when you are relying on power. Can this process be streamlined, maybe have a swap out or something similar?

Also, I have heard that the Multiplus II is not as reliable as the Mulitplus. Is this true?

I have 2 multiplus connected to rv 50amp 240 but I have a onan generator 5500 120v. A trasnfer switch is installed and the shore power goes to a transfer input , the generator goes to the other power input and the output to the panel.But when i look at other wire diagrams it dont seem right. also can I run power to the multiplus and t-tap off to the transfer switch that way the multiplus doesnt have to be on to power up the rv when plugged in.

I have a narrowboat with a bank of 5 leisure + 1 starter batteries (110AH)

I have a 15yr old Victron charger that appears the same as a Phoenix. I've read an article in a reputable magazine that states that when I'm connected to shore power I can leave the charger on all the time to keep the batteries in good condition. I'd like this to be true as the boat is left unattended for weeks at a time but I'd like some confirmation.

I woke this moring to find the Overload, low battery, high temp lights on. Plus the float light is also on. None of the faults are taking place now. Its possible battery was low in the night. I have disconnected all inputs and outputs to see if it will reset, but it has not. Does nybody have ideas on what to do about it please?

My solar solar panels were supplying 443 watts of power and my fridge was drawing 297 watts. My 4 battleborn batteries (400 amps) started the day at 100% and was dropping rather than maintaining the charge. It seems that when the inverter is on (victron 3000/50/12) the solar panels using a victron smart solar charger 100/50 does not charge the batteries or contribute to the power being pulled. However with the inverter off the solar panels charge the batteries just fine. If anyone is familiar with this problem I'd appreciate some feedback.

Thanks in Advance!