July 17th, 2024
Venus OS v3.40 - Parallel redundant lithium battery systems with the Lynx Smart BMS and more

Released today, Venus OS v3.40 adds various features and further increases the stability and versatility of our range of GX monitoring products.

Parallel redundant Lynx Smart BMS

The new parallel redundancy feature for the Lynx Smart BMS and Lynx Smart BMS NG series allows multiple Lynx BMSes in …

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June 27th, 2024
Venus OS Large v3.34 - Signal K Server

Officially released per today, Venus OS Large v3.34 updates its Signal K server version to the latest available release.

Note that the latest normal Venus OS version remains at v3.33, announced here.

 

Changes:

Signal K Server v2.7.1 -> v2.8.3:

  • Improve App store user friendliness
  • Va…
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June 20th, 2024
Reduce cost and installation time with MultiPlus-II's new External Transfer Switch feature

The new MultiPlus-II External Transfer Switch feature improves versatility, cost-effectiveness, and reliability, especially in larger systems of 60kVA and above.

 

 

 

 

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June 12th, 2024
Venus OS v3.33 - Generator start/stop and more improvements

Today we are releasing Venus OS v3.33. Changes:

Generator management

  • Improvements to the "generator auto-start is off" alarm. That alarm is there to prevent accidental system outages by warning when the auto-start functionality has been forgotten to be re-enabled. And for a digitally connecte…

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May 27th, 2024
Venus OS v3.32 - stability improvements

Today we are releasing Venus OS v3.32. Changes:

General

  • Fix notifications not being shown as acknowledged in the user interface. 
  • RV-C protocol: Fix bug that causes crashes and restarts + RV-C Out Tank feature.
  • VRM and VictronConnect connectivity (MQTT): Fix connection to cloud serv…
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May 9th, 2024
VE.Bus firmware v510 - grid code improvements

Release notes for VE.Bus firmware version v510:

  • Added gridcodes: Czech, Poland
  • Split the combined G98/G99 gridcode in two separate gridcodes. With G98 being limited to 16A.
  • Enabled the appendix M. gridcodes of AS/NZS4777 for standard Multis/Quattros (installation requires external Island …
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May 7th, 2024
Lynx Smart BMS & Lynx BMS NG v1.09 - improved pre-charge performance
This release fixes an issue specific to the Lynx Smart BMS 1000A models that caused a pre-charge error when pre-charging large capacities at 48V.
 
It also improves pre-charge performance at all voltages.
 

How to install:

This firmware update is available now as a man…

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May 6th, 2024
SmartSolar v1.64 - stability improvements to specific models

Solar Charge Controller firmware v1.64 contains a few model specific changes:

  • SmartSolar 75/10 and 75/15: fix stability issue that could cause it to freeze during shutdown and startup, only continuing after a power cycle. Applies only to HQ2235 and later.
  • SmartSolar 100/20: fix stability issue …
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April 23rd, 2024
VE.Bus firmware v550 - improved Error 11 method for relay test fault on Quattro-II
We've released new VE.Bus firmware version v550 for the Quattro-II. The changes are:
  1. Improved Error 11 detection reliability on Quattro-II models, especially in areas with frequent load-shedding and/or other grid failures.
  2. Various internal changes in the code, which is why its renum…
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April 22nd, 2024
Venus OS v3.31 - various improvements

Good afternoon,

Just now released, Venus OS v3.31, brings various stability improvements as well as an update of Signal K Server:

  • Fix a bug that can cause the onscreen UI to show a green square as well as Remote Console locking up. This issue was introduced in v3.30.
  • Fix EVCS …
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March 19th, 2024
Venus OS v3.30 - Peak shaving for ESS

Released today, Venus OS v3.30 adds various highlights:

  • Peakshaving for Victron ESS systems featuring an Energy Meter
  • Improvements to our new Marine MFD App, including much faster loading
  • Various other fixes and improvements.

For further details, see the Venus OS v3.30 blogpost.

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March 13th, 2024
VictronConnect v6.00 - Settings Lock

Good day!

Today we are releasing VictronConnect App v6.00. The main highlight is the new settings lock:

The new setting lock feature allows installers, and OEMs like RV and boat builders, to lock critical settings to prevent accidental changes being made to a system's operating parameters. A…

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