An introduction to running Node Red on the Cerbo GX


Node Red is a powerful programming tool built in to the Cerbo GX. It is not enabled by default and this article will help you enable it and get started and and will guide you through your first programming exercise. The article also shows you where to get additional help for more advanced programming
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Wiring and programming your Victron Smart BatteryProtect


This article guides you through the setup and wiring of the Victron Smart BatteryProtect.
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Electric Propulsion

Electric launch This Hylan & Brown 34' launch "Vega" cruises at half-load at 7 knots and at full load at 9.5 knots and is powered by 30 kWhrs of Victron Smart Lithium Batteries
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How do I charge two battery banks on my boat and still keep them separate?

The simplest way, if you can remember to do it, is to turn your battery switch to "BOTH" when charging, and turn it back to 1 or 2 when you are finished.  This solution is unsatisfactory for those who sometimes forget and then end up with a flat battery from time to time.
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Latest updates to Victron VRM


The Victron VRM Portal is a free service that allows you to connect your Victron System to the internet and view and control it remotely from anywhere in the world.  The features are constantly being updated and this post, which will be edited whenever a major change is made, will keep you up to date on what is happening,


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A demo of the Bluetooth function of Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

Battery Bluetooth demo
This blog post is a video on unboxing a new set of Victron Smart Lithium Batteries, updating their firmware, enabling instant readout, and checking on the status of the cells and the overall voltage of the batteries. All this is possible without even opening the box.
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Programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with Victron Connect

Programming Multi Plus
This article was updated in July 2022 and covers programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with Victron Connect.   The program has continued to evolve and is now at the point where it can be used for all programming unless you need to use the "Assistants".  For that you still need the VE Config program
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How to update the Firmware in your MultiPlus or Quattro

FirmwareUpdating the firmware in the Multi is not something you do every day. This article explains how to update the firmware in your Multi and it also explains when and why you might want to do this.

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Victron Green plugs


 Victron have these green plugs; learn how to use them for various functions
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Wiring your Lynx Smart BMS



This article has an annotated video and additional backup material to help you wire up your Victron Lynx BMS
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Setting up your Cerbo GX to work on the Victron VRM

VRM world
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.
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Victron VE Smart networking explained

VE Smart Networking

This article shows an example of  how Victron VE Smart Networking can optimize the charge parameters of certain Victron devices to improve charging efficiency and prolong battery life.
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Programming your Balmar alternator regulator for Lithium Ion batteries



The Balmar MC-618-H alternator regulator comes with a built-in program for Lithium Ion batteries but it needs to be adjusted to suit your manufacturers specifications
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Torque Wrench settings for Victron equipment

  

Torque wrench settings are important : Too little and you end up with a loose connection that generates heat, too much and you can strip the threads.  Here is what you need to know....
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Winterizing lithium battery installations

Winter-Battery
Whoever heard of winterizing batteries? Is that even a thing? Well maybe yes, if they are lithium batteries and they are going to be left unattended for an extended period of time. Read more here...
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Cellphone Tower power supply in a container by Sun-In-One

This project is used to power a cellphone tower and is mounted in a shipping container. Built by PKYS Customer SUN IN ONE from Wilmington DE it includes solar charge controllers that harvest power from 44 kW of solar and charge an 8000 amp hour 48 volt battery bank.
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Isolated vs Non-Isolated DC DC Charger?

We get asked the question all the time:  "Do we need an isolated or a non-isolated DC DC charger?"  This article explains the difference.
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Tax Free shipping to Florida Freight Forwarders


PKYS now collects sales tax for shipments going to Florida.  However if your ultimate destination is overseas and you are using a Florida Freight Forwarder then as long as you choose the right forwarder the shipment can be tax free
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Latest Updates to Victron Connect

Victron Connect is the app used to configure, monitor, update and diagnose your Victron product.  The program is constantly evolving and this article is intended to keep you up to date on the latest improvements.   It will be updated whenever a major update is made.

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Lithium Battery Cell Balancing



In this article we are discussing what happens when the cells in a lithium battery get unbalanced
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TechOps Specialty Vehicles Factory Tour



The Specialty Vehicle market is booming these days and more and more examples of mobile businesses are cropping up everywhere.  Trends that we are seeing is the move away from generators and towards battery power.
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Ready Set Van

Ready Set Van

Ready Set Van Full Facility Tour
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Comparing Battery Sizes for 12 volt batteries



This article compares the size of the most popular sizes of our Victron Smart Lithium Batteries with typical sizes of batteries commonly found in the US 
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Battery Powered Air Conditioning

Battery Powered Air Conditioning  For years we have been hearing from Boat Owners that they would like to run appliances including Air Conditioning powered from the electrical system. Previously up to now the answer has been NO, you don’t
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A guide to selecting the right BMS for your Victron Smart Lithium battery system



When designing a Victron lithium battery system there are so many BMS options to choose from that it can become a bit confusing. This article is a guide to selecting the right one for your project.
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