Multiplus II 12v 2x120 & Cerbo GX Configuration Deep Dive
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- This video takes a closer look at how to do initial set up of the Multiplus II and Cerbo GX.
Part 1: • Victron Multiplus II 2...
Part 2: • Victron RV Setup - Dee...
VictronConnect Download:
www.victronenergy.com/panel-s...
How to enable SuperUser access on Touch screen:
www.victronenergy.com/live/cc...
ve.direct cables (various sizes available):
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ve-to-USB Interface:
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Touch 50 Screen:
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Cerbo GX:
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Analog temperature sensors for Cerbo GX:
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MultiPlus II 12v 2x120V (3000watt inverter):
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Victron Lynx Distributor:
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Victron 500amp SmartShunt:
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Battle Born GC3 (270ah LiFePo4) batteries:
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Thanks for sharing thee 3 videos. As you said, little info here, some over there. Cheers.
Hi Ricky. Great video, I wasn’t aware of the Superuser option. Thanks for that. I’m being a bit dense I’m sure but, could you please highlight how I make the AC Current Limit switch ‘active’ (20:30 in the video).. I have an AC input section but it’s not active. Many thanks
Me again! Apologies, I’ve had a fiddle and found it. FYI if any one asks its under setting>Display and Language>Show boat and motor home overview
@@aljotock good to know! I actually didn’t have to change anything to get it to appear on mine, so I was going to have to do some digging to figure that one out. Glad it was simple!
Thanks for the password. Appreciate that.
Great video. If you have a Cerbo GX unit but NO Victron touch screen can you use an iPad to get all the same displays/functions as with the Victron touch screen. Thanks.
Unfortunately, connecting to the Cerbo GX with the VictronConnect App (via Bluetooth) is very limited in the functionality. You can't see any status of loads/charge states/etc. It really only allows you to configure network settings and go to the online VRM portal. You could potentially connect to the web interface on the CerboGX, but I've had issues getting it to work properly.
In my opinion, to get full functionality, you pretty much have to also install the touch screen. It's strange how Victron sells all of the components separately, but likely the reason they do it is they make two different sized touch screens available to purchase.
If you have the SmartShunt, you can also connect directly to it via the VictronConnect app via Bluetooth to see battery charge state and loads.
Obviously that option won't let you change input current limits and other settings, but if you just want to check on your battery state of charge without a touch screen, that would be the way to go.
Thank You. I am trying to find out the difference in the Plus II with GX and without, I think this video shares
In my opinion, the Cerbo GX with touch screen is almost essential to have all of the functionality of the system.
I had many issues with the plus GX rather than with the cerbo outside. This las has more capacity to process data due the hardware. Also many others capabilities from cerbo gx that you won’t find on multi gx.
I Know im late to the game but is there an option to make this output split phase if you get two of them for this model? I cant seem to find anything about it.
This particular unit is already split-phase... It has two 50amp legs of power in and out, just like a standard 50amp RV has. The inverter output is 3000va, which is around 2400 watts, give or take, depending on temperature.
Hello, thanks for the vid. I have a similar system. I have a cerbo with 2 MPPTS. To do the start up do I need a Ve bus dongle? Thanks
You shouldn’t need one to get it powered up the first time, but to configure all of the charging parameters, you’ll probably want to have one.
@@RickysHP thanks again, for the video, I will be receiving my MK3 today and setting up the DC volts to charge at a higher rate now that I have added 1 more 300ah lithium. Now I just need to contact the company who sold me the batteries to get the charge profile. Thanks sean
Do they make these inverters in 24v ? so far all im seeing is a 12v and a 48v of the Multiplus II
Yes, they do! www.solar-electric.com/victron-multiplus-ii-inverter-charger-24-3000-70-50-2-120v.html
Hello Ricky, Thank you for taking the time to do all this, it has been very helpful. I have can't seem to access the 3rd screen of the GX 50 / cerbo? Was there a step that is needed to to access this or did you have it out of the box? Best, Mike
Hi Mike -- can you clarify which screen you're referring to? Maybe give me a time stamp in the video of which one it is and I can try to help you get there.
Thank you Ricky it’s at 21 minutes
@@mikenorris2346 oh, you should be able to just swipe to a new page and it should appear as you cycle through. I don't remember having to change anything to get that display where you set the current limit.
Hello Ricky, I go it! The "showboat & motorhome" function was not on in the display section on settings, Yikes! I been chasing that one for a few days now. Best
@@mikenorris2346 oh, good deal! I will remember that one!
Great video, Is it possible to use MultiplusII Input as Output(Bidirectional mode)?, Thanks.
You mean supply power from the batteries back out to the “shore power” source? It doesn’t allow for that, unfortunately.
@@RickysHP Thanks so much.
Hi, can i connect the cerbo gx to the multiplus to control the multiplus from the victron app?
The Cerbo GX does connect directly to the Multiplus, and you can control the Multiplus from the touch screen of the Cerbo GX. The Victron app can also be used, but it is on a PC, or a mobile device, so you would need to connect it to the Multiplus itself. I have not yet tried to connect the USB-to-VE adapter dongle to the CerboGX and then reach the Multiplus from there, but I'm guessing it would work, because the application does successfully find the Cerbo and the Multiplus upon launching it while connected to the Multiplus.
@@RickysHP My plan is to install a Cerbo Gx without the GX Monitor, so i need to control Multiplus trought the victron connect app, from my smartphone or ipad.
@@DaniloMongelli I’m sure you can, but the things you can change may be a bit limited. I do highly recommend considering the touch screen, because it’s so clean and instant, plus you can monitor battery charge level, loads, etc all from it.
Could you please tell what link you found for getting to the super users mode. Have been searching and no joy...
This page should help you get there: www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:root_access
From what I remember, when it says to press and hold the right arrow, you basically slowly swipe your finger to the right on the touch screen. If you remote access into it with a laptop, the arrows will be available on that interface for you to do that same thing.
Thank you
How do you get the display to show the voltage on L1 and L2??
Mine is only showing voltage on L1 because it’s on a 30amp connection. Once connected to a 50amp split-phase connection, it will automatically display the voltage on both.
Also, because I’m using a 30amp-to-50amp adapter, it puts the same phase onto both legs, but the MultiPlus will only connect to and draw power from L1 in that situation, then output on both legs back to the power distribution panel.
I didn’t make myself clear sorry for that. How did you get those values to display on the touch screen. Like in your shore power side you have the power coming in then below that it shows what each leg is seeing. My display doesn’t show that
How did you run the HDMI cable through that wall?
I was able to just gravity feed it down the wall. You can also use a metal fish tape to do runs like that, too.
For some reason and I’m up to date on firmware when I go to the screen where you change your dc system settings and ac mode settings. It does not show on the monitor the 4 little tabs to limit shore power or ac mode. Is that something you had to tureen on? Thanks In advance
I believe there was a “remote management” or similar setting that gets turned on via laptop when initially setting it up. I am not near my rig at the moment, but can double check for that this evening or tomorrow, if you are still having troubles.
@@RickysHP thank you that would be great if you could thank you
@@RickysHP do you remember if it has to be done thru a laptop because I just set mine up thru the screen?
@@richardgollar6300 I’m pretty sure that’s where the setting was. I’ll double check for you, though.
Okay, so I just confirmed, when you use the Victron Connect on the laptop, there is a setting under General that says “Current limit overruled by remote.” That is what needs to be turned on to be able to set the max current limit on the remote touch screen.
Can you update the inverters firmware with the cerbo gx? Or only with the dongle
I have only done it with the dongle. Keep in mind, any time I’ve updated the firmware of the inverter, it has wiped the entire configuration, so I’ve had to re-program the battery charge profile and such afterward, so be sure to save all of that off somewhere before doing an update.
@@RickysHP Hey thanks for the response! So basically I found your video helpful because I currently have a 120x2 Multiplus 2, and when I plug in shore power I get a very strong humming sound. I reached out to battery born who I got my victron products from and they told me they would walk me through reprogramming the inverter after I update. I’m just trying to decide if I should just get the dongle or if I should spring for the cerbo for the nice monitoring features.
@@Dubera mine had such an awful humming noise that resonated throughout the entire RV when I first got it and the firmware update cured it for good. The dongle is pretty inexpensive, but the Cerbo GX and the touch screen are SO incredibly useful, I would recommend also getting it to control the whole system. Once you have the touch screen, you will never have any need to touch the inverter itself in the future to change modes and set current input limits (such as if you had to plug in to a 30amp connection or a 15amp circuit at someone's house) ever again.
How do you get it to report temps?
You need to add the temp sensor probes to the Cerbo GX. I have a link in the description of the video to the temperature sensors. Once you have those and connect them, it’s just a matter of turning on the analog temperature inputs in the configuration on the touch screen.
The latest firmware for the Gerbo GX now allows you to natively choose Fahrenheit versus Celsius without having to go into super user mode and manually enter the calculations.
@@RickysHP - thanks!
Might be due to firmware update but I can change temps to F
where?
Do they have a Mac or Apple version of this software?
Yes! They do. Here is a link to all of the app version downloads available for the VictronConnect software: www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software
@@RickysHP
Sorry but that won’t change a lot of my inverter settings? 😳
I wonder if getting that screen with the settings on it will change it? Victron sure doesn’t make it easy for Mac users! I don’t want to buy windows and learn how use it just to change my settings.
@@benjones8977 Oh, sorry to hear that. I guess the MacOS version is more like the mobile versions of the app where they don't let you change a lot of settings. Are you connecting to it via a USB cable? Or are you connecting via Bluetooth? It could be a Bluetooth limitation, perhaps? Maybe you can run Windows in Parallels or some other virtual machine on the Mac that you have to be able to use the Windows version of the software?
Maybe borrow someone's PC laptop for an hour to set everything up?
@@RickysHP
Too bad I can’t change things with dip sticks, but I really don’t understand those.
Thanks for your help I will keep searching for answers. 🖖
@@benjones8977 ahh, the good old days! I totally understand where you're coming from. Best of luck, and hope you come up with something easily enough! The good thing is, once those settings are set, and you get the firmware updated to a stable point where you are happy with the inverter and how it's working, you shouldn't really need to do it again.
While I don't mean to be pedantic, it's a MultiPlus-II and not just a MultiPlus...details are important, and there distinct differences between the two units...
For the purposes of this discussion, there isn't much difference, but yes. Thanks for the clarification. I'll update the title.