Will we be seeing you at the METSTRADE Show 2019 next week? VictronConnect v5.13 released. The MultiPlus-II 3000VA and 5000VA have passed French ESS testing - the certificate is on our website. We have a list of blogposts for you. And make sure you check the list of updated documentation, and dates for our training events and exhibitions.
METS 2019 – Show preview
As ever Victron Energy will be at the METSTRADE Show, and as in previous years we will use the show is our launchpad for many new Victron products. In brief this year’s key product launches are:
- SmartShunt series (500A, 1000A and 2000A).
- MultiPlus-II 24/3000/70-35: first 24 volt model of the new generation MultiPlus-II range.
- Cerbo GX, plus the associated GX Touch 50 display.
- Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger range.
For more details, read the full blog post.
METSTRADE is a one-stop-shop for marine industry professionals, with over 1,600 exhibitors and thousands of visitors.
Where: RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, Victron Energy B.V. Stand no. 01.541
When: 19 to 21 of November, 2019.
Visit: Free Tickets for marine professionals.
VictronConnect v5.13 released
End of October, a new version of VictronConnect was released. The most important changes are:
- All VE.Bus firmware updated to latest versions (465 for most, and 466 for the MultiPlus-II)
- New Solar Charger firmware; which fixes a bug in the temperature derating.
- New BMV-712 firmware: which fixes the alarm buzzer beeping at an inaudible frequency
- New Blue Smart Charger firmware: adds the long wished-for BLE on/off function. Note that for the IP67 chargers, which does not have any push button or other input to restore the bluetooth function in case required; the off function is not a complete off yet. A full kill switch for that model is still coming; expected later this year.
- Improves how VE.Smart Network information is presented
and many more changes. read the change log.
Documentation update
In our weekly update you will find the following documents:
- There's a new manual Lynx DC distribution system on the following webpages: Lynx Power In, Lynx Shunt and Lynx Distributor
- The manuals: Blue Smart IP65 Charger 120V and Blue Smart IP67 Charger 120V have been updated.
- Also new on our website is the Declaration of Conformity BlueSolar PWM Charge Controller LCD/USB 12, 24 and 48V.
- We have revised the Quick Installation Guide for MultiPlus-II. This revision is valid for MultiPlus-II 48V/3kVA with hardware revision 8 onwards (hw rev 08). Earlier hardware revisions had different AC connections.
For all our latest documentation we refer you to our website.
French ESS certificate for MultiPlus-II
Our 48V MultiPlus-II including the GX models have passed testing. The certificate is now on our website:
Victron training events
Sign up for one of our training events and learn more about our products.
The next training events, all of which are still accepting registration, will take place on:
- November 19th – November 20th, Formation installateur – Supervision et autoconsommation in Sainte Tulle, France
- November 26th – November 27th, Formation installateur – Configuration avancée et batteries lithium in Sainte Tulle, France
- December 3rd – December 4th, Formation installateur – Basique et site isolé in Sainte-Tulle, France
For more information about our training events visit Victron Professional
Upcoming exhibitions
Check our exhibition schedule online if you are interested in visiting an exhibition in your area over the coming months. The following exhibitions are scheduled:
- November 19th – November 21st, METSTRADE 2019 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- November 19th – November 23rd, Solutrans in Lyon, France
- November 20th – November 24th, Touristik & Caravaning International Leipzig 2019 in Leipzig, Germany
NICE TO KNOW
Off-Grid living, working & educating at Lackan Cottage Farm
A guest blog by Steve Golemboski-Byrne whom we met in a blog in 2015 in which he told us about their family lifestyle. Things have certainly moved on and Steve is even more of a Victron Energy aficionado. His product knowledge, and his practical expertise has extended so much that he now run courses for other off-gridders from all over the world.
3-Phase in the Outback?
Yachtsman sails over plastic ocean
Back in 1986, solo Australian yachtsman Jon Sanders began a non-stop voyage three times around the world. During his voyages he noticed a lot of changes in the ocean: one of them being plastic bags floating far out to sea. He was asked to help making a survey about the presence of microplastics in the ocean.
At Victron Energy, reliable, renewable power lies at the heart of everything we do …so we were delighted to be asked to play a small role in Jon’s historic data-collecting voyage by donating the equipment.
Nanogrid TOGO
Because of their huge land area, 75% of the population of West African countries live beyond the reach of the national electricity grid and have no access to a dependable source of electricity. Solergie plans to install the infrastructure – in the form of nano grids – which provides people living in rural locations with the clean, reliable electricity they need to empower themselves. It changes everything – and has an impact which most of us can only imagine.
Bass Fishing and Boat Electronics
She has just taken delivery of a fully equipped Bass Fishing boat. Power for all Leandri’s equipment comes from a single 125Ah Super cycle AGM battery. Her 24V electric outboard motor is powered, separately, by two 60Ah Super AGM’s wired in series.
Let’s see how these dissimilar battery banks can be charged conveniently…
Cape Town International Boat Show & the Great Optimist Race
The Cape Town International Boat Show 2019 took place between Friday 18th and Sunday 20th October. The annual event is South Africa’s premier boating and luxury lifestyle show, held at the V&A Waterfront.
In addition to a great display of Victron products - and professionals on hand to answer questions - the Great Optimist Race returned for a second year after its successful inaugural event was staged in 2018.