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 …
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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 service not …
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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 Prote…
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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 …

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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 renumbered to v…
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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 …
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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 lot …

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February 27th, 2024
Venus OS v3.22 - stability improvements

Good day!

Today we released Venus OS v3.22. It contains stability improvements that affect a few specific system types and situations:

  • Fix MQTT issue that caused time-outs and/or internal MQTT service restart in systems where the GX was receiving many MQTT writes. This affects systems with cust…
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