Current Wars movie now in theaters!!
Posted by George Kaye on 10/24/2019 to
News
New movie now in theaters
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Expanded Victron Connect App allows MultiPlus programming for Mac
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/24/2019 to
System Integration
Victron Connect now works with VE Bus devices - meaning you can program your MultiPlus with a Mac. This is a long awaited upgrade to the Victron software portfolio. There are still some restrictions but this will be enough to keep most Mac users happy.
Firmware updates with Victron Connect
Posted by Peter Kennedy with Victron Energy on 4/18/2019 to
System Integration
Firmware updates to equipment connected using Victron Connect can be made offline as long as your Victron Connect App is up to date. This blog is a reposting of the original Victron Blog Post on the subject.
How we handle warranty claims at PKYS
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 3/14/2019 to
News
Warranty claims are handled differently depending on the manufacturer of the item. Read more to learn how to deal with warranty issued for items purchased at PKYS
Victron Bluetooth pairing code
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 3/14/2019 to
System Integration
This article tells you what to do if you are asked for a Bluetooth pairing code for your Victron Bluetooth device
How To Avoid Interference Between LED Lights and VHF Radios
Posted by Peter Kennedy with Imtra on 2/5/2019 to
Lighting
The United States Coast Guard recently issued an alert regarding the potential for Electro Magnetic Interference between some LED lighting products and vital communication devices like VHF radios and Automatic Identification Systems.
Blue Sea Systems fire recovery update
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/22/2019 to
News
As many of you know, on November 10, 2018, a fire broke out at the Blue Sea Systems Bellingham, WA facility resulting in a total loss of the building including the production area, office space, product, assembly fixtures and test equipment. Since then, a lot of work has been done to aid in the recovery plan. Read an update of the progress that has been made.
Sourcing High Voltage DC Equipment
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/13/2018 to
Circuit Protection
I get asked all the time about high voltage DC applications. Most equipment we sell at PKYS tops out at 48 Volts DC rating, only a few items are rated higher, and quite a lot have lower ratings. Finding equipment for high voltage applications is not that easy.
Raymarine announce end of support for a long list of legacy products
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/1/2018 to
News
This list of products no longer supported was posted by Raymarine on June 1st 2018
How to setup a return at PKYS
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/20/2017 to
PKYS online store
You can set up a product return at PKYS by logging in to your account
Victron Software is All Open Source
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/2/2017 to
Software
You can write your own software for Victron Energy products or you can write your own interaction with them. Here is an interesting example....
Smart Solar is coming
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/4/2017 to
Solar
The next generation of Victron MPPT solar charge controllers will have built in Bluetooth, which frees up the VE Direct Port for other uses. Read all about it......
New Victron Connect Release v3.1 available
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/1/2017 to
News
New Victron Connect App Release v3.1 available August 2017 features demo mode as well as support for Blue Smart Chargers, Smart Lithium Batteries, VE Direct Phoenix Inverters, MPPT Charge Controllers and more.
USCG Boatbuilders Handbook goes online
Posted by Administrator on 9/12/2015 to
News
The USCG Boatbuilders handbook is now online for free........![]()
New Victron Energy Bluetooth Dongle now available
Posted by Administrator on 8/21/2015 to
News
A Bluetooth dongle is now available so that you can read data from your Victron Energy BMV energy Monitor or MPPT Solar Charge Controller on an iPhone, iPad or Android Devices
Victron Energy more than doubles its warranty period
Posted by Administrator on 2/23/2015 to
News
Victron Energy more than doubles its warranty period, now five years for all products except batteries
New Victron Energy iPhone App
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/17/2014 to
Battery Monitoring
Victron Energy now have a new iPhone app to help interpret the blinking lights on a Multi-Plus or Quattro inverter/charger
ABYC publishes new safety essentials iPhone App
Posted by Administrator on 11/1/2013 to
Electrical Standards
This iPhone app won an award at the 2013 IBEX Show. "Boat Essentials" is used to file a float plan or to check, suggest and schedule maintenance of the safety equipment on your recreational boat
Peter Kennedy has been in business since 1991 designing, installing and servicing marine electrical systems. The purpose of this blog is to offer support to both professional installers and do-it-yourself boat owners who wish to undertake this work themselves.
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