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Old 08-02-2024, 17:25   #1
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Solar system with Victron installed: how do I configure the system?

The electrician did the whole wiring / connection system.
He doesn't deal with Victron configurations.
I have 2 x 200Ah lithium, a starting battery, Victron Multiplus II 3000w/12v.
2 mpppt, a Cerbo GX and a GX 50 screen touch.

I have 2 x 30W shore power plugs: one for Air conditioning and the other for the house.

I connected with the VRM Ve Connect and I see my elements.

What am I supposed to configure?

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Old 08-02-2024, 17:28   #2
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Re: Solar system with Victron installed: how do I configure the system?

Read all the manuals and then join the Victron community forum. Lots on YouTube as well
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Old 08-02-2024, 18:07   #3
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Re: Solar system with Victron installed: how do I configure the system?

I don't mean this to sound snarky, but installation is a 3-step process. Mounting/physical connectivity; configuration; testing and interoperability. You hired the wrong guy - he did one of three steps. You'll have to find the right guy for #2 and #3. Or learn it yourself.
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Old 08-02-2024, 18:50   #4
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Re: Solar system with Victron installed: how do I configure the system?

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I don't mean this to sound snarky, but installation is a 3-step process. Mounting/physical connectivity; configuration; testing and interoperability. You hired the wrong guy - he did one of three steps. You'll have to find the right guy for #2 and #3. Or learn it yourself.
You left out step 4: Monitor and maintain.
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Re: Solar system with Victron installed: how do I configure the system?

I'm not sure I even understand the question. You hired someone that connected everything, but didn't configure and test any of it? Because he doesn't work with the easiest to configure brand on the market?

I suspect another electrician is going to need to come out and rewire it correctly.
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Old 09-02-2024, 07:49   #6
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I don't mean this to sound snarky, but installation is a 3-step process. Mounting/physical connectivity; configuration; testing and interoperability. You hired the wrong guy - he did one of three steps. You'll have to find the right guy for #2 and #3. Or learn it yourself.
Agree with all of you
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