SmartShunt 500, 1000A and 2000A blog and availability. New: the Orion-Tr Smart Charger non-isolated. Release of Venus OS v2.51. Print versions of Wiring Unlimited are now available on E-Order. The MultiPlus 800 to 1600 series certified for Automotive R10-5. There is a blog about a remote Congolese Hospital that gets private power. Make sure to check our usual lists of updated documentation, dates for training events and exhibitions we have for you.
SmartShunt blog and adding the 1000A and 2000A
The SmartShunt has been launched and is available in three models: 500; 1000; and 2000 Amps.
The SmartShunt is a powerful battery monitor with Bluetooth on board. It can be installed out of sight, behind the scenes – whilst live data from the device is relayed to your mobile phone or laptop via the VictronConnect App, which is free to use.
All three SmartShunt models are available in E-Order.
Read the SmartShunt blog post for more information.
New: the Orion-Tr Smart Charger non-isolated
As of today the following Orion-Tr Smart Chargers non-isolated will be on E-Order:
In stock:
Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-isolated DC-DC charger
Expected end of the month:
Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Non-isolated DC-DC charger
Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30A Non-isolated DC-DC charger
Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30A Non-isolated DC-DC charger
Venus OS v2.51 released
More details in the blog post.
Printen version of Wiring Unlimited now in E-Order
Wiring Unlimited, the book launched last year with details about electrical wiring of systems containing batteries, inverters, charger and inverter/chargers, is now also available as a printed book.
The printed version of Wiring Unlimited is now available in E-Order in five languages: English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.
Reminder: Hands-on Training in Delray, Florida, USA
Be sure to register for the first hands-on training in Delray, Florida (USA) on May 1st and May 2nd 2020, as there are a limited number of places. Over two days, 7 groups will rotate through 7 different stations to learn about:
- Wiring Calculations
- Battery types
- Safety and grounding
- Systems design
- Fault finding
- Remote monitoring
- Large systems
Location Hands-on training:
The Seagate Country Club, 3600 Hamlett Dr., Delray Beach, Florida
Training starts at 09:00 PST and ends at around 17:00 PST
Training courses are free of charge, and lunch is provided.
You will need to cover the cost of, and arrange your own travel and accommodation.
To apply for these training days please visit: Victron Professional.
New and updated documents
In our weekly update you will find the following document
- The VE.Bus BMS manuals has been updated with fresh looking updated schematics.
MultiPlus 800 to 1600 series certified for Automotive R10-5
The MultiPlus 800 to 1600 series are now certified for Automotive R10-5 and these certificates are now on the website:
- MultiPlus 12/1200/50-16
- MultiPlus 12/1600/70-16
- MultiPlus 12/800/35-16
- MultiPlus 24/1200/25-16
- MultiPlus 24/800/16-16
For all latest documentation we refer you to 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:
- March 11th, Formation installateur – Basique et site isolé in Sante-Tulle, France
- March 17th – March 18th, Formation installateur – Supervision et autoconsommation in Sainte-Tulle, France
- March 19th, Victron Energy Technical Workshop in Moscow, Russian Federation
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:
- March 11th – March 15th, HISWA Boat Show in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- March 13th – March 15th, Auto Camping Caravan 2020 in Berlin, Germany
- March 16th – March 20th, NABCEP CE 2020 Conference in St. Charles, Missouri (USA)
NICE TO KNOW
Remote Congolese Hospital gets private power
In the past the hospital, which is run by Medicins sans Frontière Espagne, has struggled to provide its patients with 24-hour care. But that has all changed thanks to solar power and Lithium storage.