January 22nd, 2024
RS series v1.16 - improved MPPT shading performance

Released today, RS firmware series v1.16 improves the partial shading performance of the MPPTs.

The previous method of shade detection has been replaced with a fast periodic sweep which scans for a short five second scan every 5 minutes.

Extensive field testing has shown significant improvem…

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January 17th, 2024
VictronConnect v5.103 - various improvements

Today we've released a new version of the VictronConnect App, v5.103.

 

General changes:

  • Update the "where to find the pin code" message shown to the user while connecting via Bluetooth. It now includes instructions to look for the Bluetooth pin code on a label on device.
  • Improve st…
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January 16th, 2024
New product: Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC Battery Charger
Engineered from the ground up, the Orion XS redefines adaptive DC-DC charging. For use in dual battery systems charged with an (intelligent) alternator. This device not only ensures top-tier performance but also guarantees the safety of your system.
 
Stay in charge with configurable input a…
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January 8th, 2024
VictronConnect v5.102 - VE.Bus fw v509 for Quattro-II and more

Today we've released a new version of the VictronConnect App, v5.102. It includes:

  • Add firmware v509 for the Quattro-II models (2651 and 2645). This version fixes a problem with earlier revisions, 504 up to and including 508, that a Quattro-II system could end up in a situation that it…
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December 18th, 2023
VE.Bus firmware v507 & v508 - fix for fan noise issues in MP-II & Quattro-II Error 11

We've recently released two VE.Bus firmware versions v507 & v508. Here are the changes:

v507

  • Fix noisy/erroneous fan driving for:
  1. MultiPlus-II 24/3000/70-32 (PMP242305010); HQ2229 Up to and including HQ2337
  2. MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 (PMP482305010); HQ2226 Up to and including HQ2339
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December 6th, 2023
Venus OS v3.13 - Improvements for generator integration, ESS, DVCC & RV-C

Today we released Venus OS v3.13. It has various stability improvements:

Generator integration

  • ComAp: fix Runtime hours display which was off by a factor of 60. Thanks to Srdjan Savic.
  • DSE: fix engine speed reporting
  • DSE: fix 7xxx MKII support

Aside from these small errors in parameter rea…

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November 9th, 2023
EV Charging Station v1.27 - Overload protection and Date & Time configuration

The new firmware v1.27 with many new features has been released for the EVCS and EVCS NS:

New features:

  • Overload protection reads an 'Overload' state from the inverter and reacts by reducing the current to minimum or stop charging. The overload warning remains visible until the car is reco…
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November 6th, 2023
RS series: firmware v1.15 - Improved fan control

Good day,

A new firmware version for the RS series has been released, v1.15, which improves the fan control.

To install the update, either use remote firmware updates on the VRM portal, or await inclusion in our VictronConnect app - expected next week.

Note that, by exception, this is a …

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November 2nd, 2023
MPPT calculator - 4 new features

Recently 4 new interesting features have been added to the MPPT sizing calculator.

The first new feature is the access to a large PV module database.

The database can be reached in the search box (left upper corner), where you can type a PV module supplier or another specification like …

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October 31st, 2023
Venus OS v3.12 - New energy meter and DSE generator controllers

Today we released Venus OS v3.12. Changes:

  • Add support for the new Victron Energy Meter, VM-3P75CT.
  • Add enable/disable switch for EV Chargers and VE-energy meters. Defaults to disabled: from now onwards, when installing an EV Charger with a GX, the EV Charger needs to be enabled in the GX. Any …
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September 25th, 2023
VictronConnect v5.96 - Small improvements

A new version of the VictronConnect App is now available, version v5.96.

This version, as well as other recent releases, has various small improvements. The most important one are:

  • Fix issues with firmware updates on the recently released Apple iOS 17.
  • Fix Bluetooth connection issues on c…
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September 12th, 2023
Venus OS v3.10 - S&W Priority, Generator start/stop ESS

Today we released Venus OS v3.10. Highlights:

  • Add controls for our new Solar and Wind priority feature.
  • Add Generator service interval
  • Add integration with ComAp Generator Controllers, reading AC data, but also oil pressure, coolant temperature as well as further status and data readings inclu…
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