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This blog post describes an upgrade to the Victron Connect software v5.20 released in April 2020. Now with the aid of a GX device such as the Cerbo GX connected devices can be controlled and configured remotely over the internet.

The Cyrix Battery Combiner is a microprocessor controlled heavy duty relay that automatically connects batteries in parallel when one of them has reached a pre-set voltage There are a lot of variations of the Victron Cyrix and this article attempts to explain the differences between them

This ABYC Webinar covers a lot of ground and discusses wiring, wire sizing, circuit protection and the basic concepts involved in putting together a marine electrical system

Sprinter Van Electrical Systems Engineering by TouRig

Victron have adopted a page out of the Apple playbook and made a big announcement of new products recently in Amsterdam at the Mets 2019 expo. They have upped their game this year with the addition of a splashy video to showcase the abilities of the new Cerbo GX. Read about our first impressions in the following blog post.......

This article is about setting up parallel and three phase systems using the MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers

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.

                New movie now in theaters

         Black Rhino Jeep Gladiator using Victron Energy products at the SEMA car show!!

            New Product: Orion-TR Smart DC-DC charger

           How to not blow up your alternator

               Camper van projects by Ross Lukeman

             Dixon Marine sprinter van setup

This is to introduce an article written by one of our customers about his experiences installing a Lithium Battery System on his Beneteau

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.

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 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

I'm building a complete Lithium Battery System as a demo to take to the Annapolis Boat Show.  As I build the system I will be writing about it in this blog post. So check back again as this post will change from day to day.  The entire installation will be online on the Victron VRM Portal and you will be able to check in and see the state of charge and useage statistics.......

I made a Lithium Battery System on a mobile cart to use as a demonstration and to take to the Annapolis Boat Show. This article is about the details of how it was put together and why, and includes all the various settings used.

    

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