New Van Demo Electrical System
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/4/2021 to
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New Victron Training Videos
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/8/2021 to
System Integration

Setting up your Cerbo GX to work on the Victron VRM
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/10/2021 to
System Integration

We recommend you set up your Victron Cerbo GX on the Victron VRM portal as part of the installation procedure. It only takes a few minutes and is easier to do while the instructions are at hand and the installation is all fresh in your mind. Then if you ever need remote support it will be all set up and you will be able to put your Cerbo GX online and share your site.
Setting up parallel and split phase systems using the Victron MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/4/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

This article is about setting up parallel and three phase systems using the MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers
Video on the inner workings of the MultiPlus inverter charger
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/28/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

Victron MultiPlus in Power Assist Mode
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/28/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

The Victron MultiPlus inverter charger can sync with a small generator to provide additional power to start a load like an air conditioner that the generator by itself wouldn't be able to get started.
Programming your Victron MultiPlus inverter charger with the VE Configure program - Part 1 - The Proceedure
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

Programming with the VE Configure program is so easy compared to trying to program your MultiPlus using the dipswitches. You will require the Mk3USB interface. Here are part 1 of the instructions which describes the proceedure. Part 2 wil then go into the settings themselves. Since this article was written Victron have updated the instruction manual for the VE Configure program. You can read about it on my updated Blog Post
Programming your Victron MultiPlus inverter charger with the VE Configure program - Part 2 - The Settings
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

Programming with the VE Configure program is easy and Part 1 of this Blog Post described the procedure. This part describes the settings themselves.
Programming your Victron MultiPlus inverter charger with the VE Configure program - Part 3 - "The Assistants"
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

Programming with the VE Configure program is easy. Part 1 of the Blog Post described the proceedure. Part 2 described the settings, and this is Part 3 which discusses the use of "Assistants" which are apps you can load and which control how the MultiPlus behaves in certain circumstances.
Installing your Victron MultiPlus Inverter Charger
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
The post details unpacking, mounting and wiring your new MultiPlus, subsequent articles will detail the programming options.
Mounting Procedure for Heavy Victron Energy Items
Posted by Liam Kennedy on 8/22/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

This is the Mounting Procedure for Heavyweight Victron Energy Items like the MultiPlus, Isolation transformers, Quattro inverter chargers, and large battery chargers like the Centaur and Skylla.
Installing a MultiPlus in a School Bus conversion
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/20/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

This Dutch family converted a school bus to make a vehicle for family adventures. They included a MultiPlus inverter charger in their plans
Battery charging with programmable temperature compensation
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/25/2019 to
Battery Chargers

With Victron MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers the temperature compensation used for lead acid batteries can now be configured using the VE Configure program
Programming your MultiPlus with Victron Connect
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.
Victron VE Configure documentation update
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/11/2019 to
System Integration

The Victron VE Configure documentation has been redrafted. It contains additional detail, and a new section about how to use the “Ignoring AC Input with Virtual Switch” feature. Video examples are now embedded within the manual to help with some of the more complex procedures; and you can copy a link to Sections of the manual – making it easier to share specific parts of the document.
New Victron Color Control GX Manual released
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/11/2019 to
System Integration

The new Victron Color Control GX manual released in July 2019 has additional information about the Distributed Voltage and Current Control feature. The new text explains what effects enabling DVCC will have on the battery charge algorithm, and how the system is modified by DVCC in a variety of configurations – including ESS.
Signal K and Victron Energy integration
Posted by Peter Kennedy and Victron Energy on 6/13/2019 to
System Integration

Victron Data Cabling
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/12/2019 to
System Integration

Generating a 120/240 Volt split phase power supply from an inverter
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 3/7/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

There are a couple of ways to set up a split phase 120/240 volt system using an inverter. This article discusses the merits of the different methods,
Demo electrical system layout with Victron 24 Volt MultiPlus inverter charger, solar panels and generator
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/15/2019 to
System Integration

Please use Victron VE Bus cables to hook up Victron VE Bus equipment.
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/14/2019 to
System Integration
Please use Victron VE Bus cables to hook up VE Bus equipment. Other brands may or may not work, its really not worth the hassle. Read more....
Using the Victron Energy Autotransformer in a US 120/240 Volt system
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/28/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
The Victron Energy Autotransformer is the one item we sell that causes the most confusion. Read about how it gets used in a US 120/240 volt system here
Upgrading the Firmware in your Victron MultiPlus or Quattro
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/2/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
This Blog post explains why you might want to update the Firmware in your MultiPlus or Quattro and how to go about it
New forum: Victron Community opened December 2018
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/19/2018 to
System Integration
A new Victron forum has been launched – it’s called Victron Community. You can use it for your questions, as well as for helping other people.
Inverter Specifications: The difference between VA and Watts
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/30/2018 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
The terms Watts and VA are often used interchangeably when referring to inverter specifications, but are they the same?