====== VictronConnect changelog and beta releases====== During beta-testing of a new VictronConnect release, its details will be listed at the top of this page. Once released officially, all beta release notes are condensed into one full release note. More information about VictronConnect, including manuals, is here: https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/victronconnect. Please report bugs and give feedback to these betas via the Disqus comments below. Note that comments are not public by default, and first go to a moderation queue. ===== Changelog ===== (Currently available betas are on top. See further below for official releases.) ==== v6.10beta2 ==== ** 2024-04-23 ** __Download links:__ * iOS: Join TestFlight https://testflight.apple.com/join/cvufYMEh * [[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1ye4lerdklf5i4vo3eg1w/VictronConnect-v6.10beta2-arm64_v8a.apk?rlkey=tg5wplhw3356az7u1nscpt869&dl=1|Android ARM64 ]]* * [[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7q03v0bsaanjjk1zulul9/VictronConnect-v6.10beta2-x86_64.apk?rlkey=r9zuvztq36eyosmxwtkwsqlvg&dl=1|Android x86_64]]* * [[https://www.dropbox.com/s/iscknnw50p4y6y9/VictronConnectInstaller.exe?dl=1|Windows 7 and higher]] * [[https://www.dropbox.com/s/gdb4qdat0m3a0pj/VictronConnect.dmg?dl=1|macOS 11 (Big Sur) and higher]] * [[https://www.dropbox.com/s/e87ymp7fxnplo7r/VictronConnect-x86_64.AppImage?dl=1|Linux AppImage]] Notes: * Android: If you can't open the downloaded file from the downloads list try using a file browser. * Settings Lock: When using the settings lock function, use a password that you can easily remember. Recovering a locked product from a forgotten password requires a VE.Direct USB cable or a PUK code for Bluetooth-connected products. Please report bugs and give feedback to these betas via the Disqus comments below. Please note that comments are not public by default, and first go to a moderation queue. __Changes__ * Fix minimum Android version required by the Google Play Store to install the app. * Fix QR Qucick Connect on iOS. * Add PIN code dialog when connecting to a product through QR Qucick Connect. EVCS: * Add firmware updating support MPPT chargers: * Fix settings export/import buttons are not present for some models ==== v6.10beta1 ==== ** 2024-04-10 ** __Changes__ * Fix Android navigation buttons sometimes overlaps the bottom of the app * Fix some values are partially drawn off screen * Fix the app will display a shaded overlay when it disconnects from a product while a dialog box is open. * Return to the devices list instead of the installations list after a remote firmware update * Fix an issue where a product may be mistakenly added to the "My Products" list after an unsuccessful connection attempt. * Add initial support for QR Quick connect (feature not available for users yet) GX products: * Fix firmware version is not shown when connected via local network MultiPlus & Quattro: * Fix an issue that may cause settings files to be saved improperly, resulting in error #9 (Unexpected number of connected products) when attempting to restore settings. * Add firmware v510 Energy Meter: * Improve product discovery on LAN * Improve firmware updates Multi RS: * Add Grid Code support. (Requires new firmware not available yet) ==== v6.05 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-04-25 ** __Download links:__ * iOS: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id943840744?mt=8|App Store]] (Pending of Apple App Store approval) * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victronenergy.victronconnect|Android]] * [[http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w10/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 10 and higher]] * macOS [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id1084677271?mt=12|11 (macOS Big Sur) and higher|App Store]] (Pending of Apple App Store approval) * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VictronConnect-x86_64-v6.5.AppImage|Linux AppImage]] * * Android: If you can't open the downloaded file from the downloads list try using a file browser. __Changes__ * Fix Google Play Store reports Android 6 as the minimum Android compatible version instead of Android 8. * Fix settings files created by VictronConnect v5.xxx do not load on v6.xx * Fix product id doesn't show for local products in product info page MPPT chargers: * Fix settings export/import buttons are not present for some models ==== v6.04 (Released officially) ==== ** 2024-04-15 ** __Download links:__ __Changes__ * Fix Android navigation buttons sometimes overlaps the bottom of the app * Fix some values are partially drawn off screen * Fix the app will display a shaded overlay when it disconnects from a product while a dialog box is open. * Return to the devices list instead of the installations list after a remote firmware update * Fix an issue where a product may be mistakenly added to the "My Products" list after an unsuccessful connection attempt. GX products: * Fix firmware version is not shown when connected via local network MultiPlus & Quattro: * Fix an issue that may cause settings files to be saved improperly, resulting in error #9 (Unexpected number of connected products) when attempting to restore settings. * Add firmware v510 ==== v6.03 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-03-18 ** __Changes__ VE.Bus inverter/chargers: * Fix settings of individual units of a configured parallel of multi phase system can't be accessed ==== v6.02 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-03-16 ** __Changes__ Multi RS: * Fix passthrough mode is not available for selection GlobaLink520: * Fix update feed setting ==== v6.01 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-03-14 ** __Changes__ Android: * Fix Application Not Responding(ANR) seen on certain conbination of hardware/settings/installed apps. The ANR can happen randomly but trying to start a firmware update always triggers it on affected installations. ==== v6.00 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-03-13 ** __Changes__ **New Feature: Settings Lock** * **Installer-Enabled Settings Lock:** Now, installers can set a password to lock settings, ensuring that end-users cannot accidentally modify critical configurations on their systems. * **Easy Unlocking:** Unlocking the settings is a breeze. VictronConnect remembers all seen passwords and auto unlocks the product while the installer is connected. * When you log into VRM, the product passwords are securely stored in VRM and synchronized across all your devices—phones and computers—where you are logged into your VRM account. * **Firmware Update Required:** Settings Lock feature requires compatible firmware. Firmware updates for the products supporting this feature are included in this VictronConnect version. **Qt Framework Upgrade:** Marks a significant milestone as we transition from Qt 5 to Qt 6. This update brings numerous improvements and advantages that enhance your user experience and set the stage for new features in the future. Minimum OS version requirements: * Android: * Android 8 or higher: (previously Android 5) * For older versions VictronConnect v5.106 is available in [[https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software|Victron Energy downloads page]]. * iOS: * iOS 14 or higher (previously iOS 12) * Microsoft Windows: * Windows 10 or higher. (previously Windows 7) * For older versions VictronConnect v5.106 is available in [[https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software|Victron Energy downloads page]]. * macOS: * macOS Big Sur (11) or newer (previously macOS Sierra (10.12)) * In the settings page, prioritise Bluetooth firmware update available notification. * On Windows, notify that there is a VictronConnect update and provide a manual update option. * Fix notifications drawer can partially hide oldest notification in certain circumstancies. * Retain alarm notifications until the user has read them. * Demos: Show Bluetooth Enable/Disable for products supporting it. * Improve information shown when a new file is manually added to the firmware library * Several UI/UX improvements * Various internal improvements Multi RS, Inverter RS && MPPT RS: * Add firmware v1.16: * Check [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/news/detail/234/|this Victron professional post]] for detailed changelog. * Inverter RS & Multi RS: * Improve alarms behaviour * Add “Off reasons” button and notifications. This shows an explanation of why the inverter/charger is in off state. * Add descriptions to the operation modes setting * Add PV inverter yield to the solar history * Add "Short circuit" alarm notification. * Add manual control functionality for the built-in relay. * Make system configuration available in demo products * Show each tracker power in the overview page besides with the total PV power. This information was only available in the status page. * Multi RS: * Fix overview power readout when unit is in L2 or L3 on 3P systems * Input voltage on demo product * Add support for the generator start/stop control using the built-in relay * AC Input control: Fix DC condition connection delay EV Charging Station: * Add all set of settings that are currently available via the web interface. BMV-712, BMV-710h & SmartShunt: * Add firmware v4.16 update: * Fix: settings lock key×tamp are preserved when performing a restore to default. * Include all changes from v4.15: * Add new feature “Settings lock”. * Add manual control functionality for the built-in relay. (BMV only) VE.Direct Smart Dongle: * Add firmware update v2.50: * Add new feature “Settings lock”. * Several small VE.Smart Networking improvements. SmartShunt, BMV-712, SmartSolar and Smart Inverter: * Add Bluetooth firmware update v2.50: * Improve Settings lock feature * Several small VE.Smart Networking improvements Smart Chargers: * Fix descriptions of errors #14 & #18 * Add relay manual control mode * Add manual control functionality for the built-in relay. (Only for models with buitl-in relay) Solar Chargers: * Add Bluetooth firmware v2.49: * Add new feature “Settings lock”. * Several small VE.Smart Networking improvements. * Add firmware v1.63: * Add new feature “Settings lock”. * Add support to relay manual control * Add firmware v3.15: * Add new feature “Settings lock”. * Add support to resetting error 119 by restoring settings to default * Reduce change of mis triggering PV Input shutdown errors * Fix “Lifetime total” & “Since reset” yield does not show in some screen configurations. * Add manual control functionality for the built-in relay. Orion Smart: * Add “Off reasons” button and notifications. This shows an explanation of why the product is in off state.3 VE.Direct Inverter & SUN inverter: * Add firmware v1.35: * Range "ECO mode search interval" extended to 1 hour Lynx Smart BMS: * Add distributors to the demo product Orion XS: * Fix DC input values don't update on remote connection * Fix "Bulk" state is shown instead "External control" VE.Bus Smart Dongle: * Add firmware v1.18: * Fixed MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 120/240V details tab shows large negative current on AC-Out L2 when inverting or with single phase grid connection * Add Ve.Bus error code 128 “Connection prevented by failing relay test” ==== v5.107 (Released officially) ==== 2024-03-16 __Changes__ Windows only: * Do not update to v6.xx when running on Windows 10 32-bit ==== v5.106 (Released officially) ==== 2024-03-13 __Changes__ Windows only: * Prevent auto updating to v6.xx updates on Windows 7/8. Latest VictronConnect version is not compatible with these Microsoft Windows versions. ==== v5.105 (Released officially) ==== ** 2024-02-21 ** __Changes__ OrionXS: * Add Orion XS firmware v1.03: * Add full support to VE.Smart Networking (remote sense). ==== v5.104 (Released officially) ==== ** 2024-02-13 ** __Changes__ * Fix error #R2 when connecting to remote products. OrionXS: * Add demo product Multi RS & MPPT RS: * Add an option to customize the names of MPPT trackers. Multi RS: * Fix overview widget doesn't show AC input power when the unit is set to L2 or L3 Lynx Smart BMS: * Fix missing settings in demo product ==== v5.103 (Released officially) ==== ** 2024-01-17 ** __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 stability and speed of firmware updates on iOS * Fix connection for Android devices using UNISOC T SOC hardware. OrionXS: * Add firmware v1.02 * Change the displayed product name from Smart BuckBoost to Orion XS * Fix issue that could cause Error 120. SUN Inverter: * Fix ECO search interval setting, it was not shown. ==== v5.102 (Released officially) ==== ** 2024-01-08 ** __Changes__ VE.Bus Inverter/Chargers: * Add firmware v509 for Quattro-II (2651xxx and 2645xxxx) * Fixed the issue that with firmware revisions 504-508 a Quattro-II system could end up in a situation that it refuses to connect to the grid for no apparent reason. * Fix import settings does not work for some new models. Multi RS & Inverter RS: * Fix AC input current limit and relay high voltage value settings are not included when exporting settings to a file. * Fix number of decimals for PV current for units with more than one MPPT tracker ==== v5.101 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-12-15 ** __Download links:__ * iOS: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id943840744?mt=8|App Store]](Pending of App Store approval) * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victronenergy.victronconnect|Android]] * [[http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w7/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 7 and higher]] * macOS [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id1084677271?mt=12|10.12 (macOS Sierra) and higher|App Store]] (Pending of App Store approval) * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VictronConnect-x86_64-v5.101.AppImage|Linux AppImage]] * * Android: If you can't open the downloaded file from the downloads list try using a file browser. __Changes__ VE.Bus Inverter/Chargers: * Fix Quattro-II firmware v508 files. Orion XS: * Use the correct name for this range of products Victron Energy Meter: * Add firmware v1.05: * Add position setting Inverter RS & Multi RS: * Show consumption in 30-Day history ==== v5.100 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-12-12 ** __Changes__ VE.Bus Inverter/Chargers: * Add VE.Bus Inverter/Charger firmware v508 Phoenix inverter: * Support enlarged ECO search interval on new firmwares, now 3600s, previously 360s. This requires a new firmware not included in VictronConnect yet. SmartLithium: * Fix instant readout cell voltages do not update requiring to trigger a scan to get updated values ==== v5.99 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-11-14 ** __Download links:__ __Changes__ * Fix battery monitor first use setup can't be completed (issue introduced in v5.98) ==== v5.98 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-11-13 ** __Changes__ Multi RS, Inverter RS & MPPT RS: * Add firmware v1.15 (mandatory upon connection) * Update fan and dimming temperature profiles, enable the fan earlier for the MPPT circuit. VE.Bus Inverter/Chargers: * Fix firmware update when updating systems with more than 4 units * Fix firmware update when updating MultiPlus-II systems with multiple hardware ids * Add firmware v507 for some MultiPlus-II models * Fix noisy/erroneous fan driving for * MultiPlus-II 24/3000/70-32 (PMP242305010); HQ2229 Up to and including HQ2337 * MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 (PMP482305010); HQ2226 Up to and including HQ2339 * MultiPlus-II 48/5000/70-50 (PMP482505010); HQ2225 Up to and including HQ2317 * Not all units within those serial number range are affected. For further details, see change log on Victron Professional. Victron Energy Meter: * Add initial support Smart BuckBoost: * Add initial support SmartLithium: * Improve Instant Readout when low & high cells are out of range ==== v5.97 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-10-04 ** __Download links:__ * iOS: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id943840744?mt=8|App Store]] * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victronenergy.victronconnect|Android]] * [[http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w7/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 7 and higher]] * macOS [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id1084677271?mt=12|10.12 (macOS Sierra) and higher|App Store]] * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VictronConnect-x86_64-v5.97.AppImage|Linux AppImage]] * * Android: If you can't open the downloaded file from the downloads list try using a file browser. __Changes__ SmartShunt / BMV-712: * Add Bluetooth firmware v2.46: * Fix for occasional erroneous battery temperature broadcasts on VE.Smart networking, causing Smart Solars (on the same network) to stop charging. * Add support for VE.Smart Networking for new IP65 Rev2 Smartshunts. * Fix for SOC trend scaling error. In some situations a wrong SOC value could end up in the stored trend for SOC (only the stored trend; the SOC value itself was not affected). ==== v5.96 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-09-25 ** __Download links:__ * iOS: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id943840744?mt=8|App Store]] * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victronenergy.victronconnect|Android]] * [[http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w7/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 7 and higher]] * macOS [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id1084677271?mt=12|10.12 (macOS Sierra) and higher|App Store]] * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VictronConnect-x86_64-v5.96.AppImage|Linux AppImage]] * Android: If you can't open the downloaded file from the downloads list try using a file browser. __Changes__ * Fix issues with firmware updates on the recently released Apple iOS 17. VE.Bus Smart Dongle: * Add VE.Bus Smart Dongle firmware v1.17 * Improve sustain state reporting SmartSolar: * Fix settings import/export for SmartSolar 75/15 & SmartSolar 75/10 rev3 models ==== v5.95 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-08-30 ** __Changes__ * Fix Bluetooth connection on some Android Phone models * Fix VRM remote connection on Windows; You may need to re-authenticate in VRM. ==== v5.94 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-08-29 ** __Changes__ * Fix Bluetooth connection with GX, EVCS and GlobalLink 520 products. ==== v5.93 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-08-25 ** __Changes__ * Fix VRM login on Windows * Fix issues with iPad Pro 2016 WiFi * Show Bluetooth Instant Readout key and product MAC address in Product Info page * Improve service report content * Fix remove button in firmware list for user added files * Android: Do not ask for permission to open non supported USB devices. VE.Bus Inverter/Charger: * Add new MultiPlus models * Fix sustain voltage is not saved into settings files MultiRS: * Allow "0" as minimum number of inverters to start on three phase systems * Do not show parallel system configuration option. Parallel configuration is not supported yet. ==== v5.92 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-08-09 ** __Changes__ * Fix issue with iPad Pro 2016 WiFi SmartSolar: * Add firmware v3.14 for SmartSolar 250/100 rev2 model. (mandatory): * Improve the PV short relay reset mechanism VE.Bus Smart Dongle: * Add firmware v1.16: * Add sustain state to instant readout * Add support for solar and wind priority feature * Add support for "Solar and wind priority" controls VE.Bus Inverter/Charger: * Add firmware v506 * Add support for "Solar and wind priority" settings and controls * Fix product info page does not always notify that there is a firmware update available Smart BMS: * Add firmware v1.09: * Improved power-up sequence for System+ port * Added support for HW rev2 * Added System+ LED control * Added Alternator LED control * Disallowed product release in Test mode, when HW rev2 is not set * Set minimum App version to v1.09 for HW rev2 products ==== v5.91 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-06-05 ** __Download links:__ * iOS: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id943840744?mt=8|App Store]] * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victronenergy.victronconnect|Android]] * [[http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w7/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 7 and higher]] * macOS [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id1084677271?mt=12|10.12 (macOS Sierra) and higher|App Store]] * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VictronConnect-x86_64-v5.91.AppImage|Linux AppImage]] * * Android: If you can't open the downloaded file from the downloads list try using a file browser. __Changes__ * Add a feature to lock VictronConnect on to a demo product. Useful for exhibitions and training. Multi RS & Inverter RS: * Add firmware v1.12: * Changes applying to Inverter RS only: * Add support for AC output parallel and 3-phase operation. * Changes applying to Inverter RS and Multi RS only: * Fix false-positive over-charge protection (error 29). * Fix false-positive PV riso protection (errors 41 and 42). * Remember the operating mode (on/off/inverter only) during a firmware update. Instead of always switching On after a firmware update. * Fix PV panel power/current readout in case the MPPT converter is off, there can still be current present if the panel voltage is too high. * Changes applying to Multi RS only: * Add pass-through mode, this closes the AC input relay while the inverter/charger remains off, the MPPT charger remains active. Settable in VictronConnect. * Add 'External control' support, this allows for self implementation of a control loop by controlling the AC power set-point dynamically. * Improve inverter PLL to prevent frequency jumps when the AC input is connected or disconnected, this could trigger a PV inverter disconnect. * Ignore conditional AC disconnect in sustain mode and inverter shutdown due to allow-to-discharge signal. * Changes applying to Multi RS dual-MPPT (PMR482602020) only: * Fix relay test sequence. * Remove PE-Neutral monitoring. VE.Bus Inverter/Charger: * Fix firmware version reports that it is up to date when it isn't. * Add new models VE.Bus Smart Dongle: * Add support for Quattro-II 2x120V * Fixed spurious AC input frequency values during inverting. * With some Multi models occasionally spurious AC input frequency values where published during the inverting state. * Fixed missing values updates with instant readout enabled. * While connected, with instant readout enabled, not all values where properly updated on changes. ==== v5.90 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-05-02 ** __Download links:__ * iOS: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id943840744?mt=8|App Store]] * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victronenergy.victronconnect|Android]] * [[http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w7/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 7 and higher]] * macOS [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id1084677271?mt=12|10.12 (macOS Sierra) and higher|App Store]] * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VictronConnect-x86_64-v5.90.AppImage|Linux AppImage]] * Android: If you can't open the downloaded file from the downloads list try using a file browser. __Changes__ * Instant readout now notifies warnings, alarms and errors * Improve stored trends time-stamp accuracy of data stored before a reboot * Improve service log mechanism to include more useful data in service reports * VC-R: Fix a bug that makes VE.Bus Inverter/Chargers to be listed when the GX product is running Venus v3.0. These products are not supported by VC-R. * Fix Bluetooth problems with Nokia G11, Samsung Tab A8 and probably other Android models. * Fix settings with radio buttons can report a wrong value after when pressing the cancel button. This issue didn’t affect the actual value of the setting. Multi RS: * Improve and add extra information to ESS mode selection * Hide “Monitor PE to Neutral voltage” setting for models not supporting it * Add new aux input modes * Trends: Fix AC out power does not report data VE.Bus Inverter/Chargers: * Support firmware updates using multiple vff files. Some models depending on production date report different product ids and the proper firmware file is required for each product id. * Add firmware v503 for some models: * See firmware details here * VE.Bus BMSv2 false detection when previously connected to a system with a BMS * Add missing VE.Bus errors * Improve recovery from a BMSv2 failed firmware update including both BMS & Inverter simultaneous firmware update failure and some other corner cases. VE.Bus Smart Dongle: * Fix default PIN code warning when dongle is connected to a Multi/Quattro * Fix VE.Bus settings load and restore for the “DC input low pre-alarm” setting: * In case the DC input low-shutdown value was modified the “DC input low pre-alarm” could contain the wrong value. Smart Battery Protect: * Add firmware v2.11: * Added support for Instant Readout * VictronConnect can now show the most relevant Smart BatteryProtect data in the product list page without having to stablish a connection * Improved “Disabled SBP will now try to pull output to 0V” behavior (introduced in v2.06) * To prevent possible mosfet failures SmartBMS & SmartBMS CL: * Add firmware v1.08: * Added support for Instant Readout * VictronConnect can now show the most relevant Smart BMS Current Limiter data in the product list page without having to establish a connection * Removed BMS cable error detection * The detection could give false cable error detections when more than 1 battery was connected. This could lead to a lock-up, because charging and discharging is not allowed anymore in that case. The detection has been removed because it is impossible to detect a faulty BMS cable when there is more than one battery connected. * Added support for Random PIN codes * Made sure that allow charge/discharge outputs (&LEDs) stay active at end of FW update * Several internal improvements Smart BMS 12-200 only: * Added Alternator-Only as remote-off option making it possible, to disable only Alternator when Remote OFF. * Disabling both Alternator and System+ port can still be selected as remote-off option. * Added charge current limiting for the charge current coming from the System+ port. Previously, the configured limit was used for the Alternator charging only. EVCS: * Add demo products VE.Direct Smart Dongle, SmartSolar & SmartInverter: * Add Bluetooth firmware v2.44: * Fix VE.Smart networking and custom name not being cleared when “Restore default” for product is executed. Now, the only things not cleared by a restore default, on purpose, are Bluetooth pincode and bluetooth bonding. * Fix: erratic values in battery temperature trend data (only applicable for SmartSolar). * Fix: short interruption in the battery temperature trend data when charging stops (only applicable for SmartSolar). * Some small VE.Smart Networking improvements SmartLithium: * Add firmware v1.31: * Add support for hardware revision 2 Solar Chargers: * Fix wrong error #26 description ==== v5.83 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-04-05 ** __Download links:__ * iOS: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id943840744?mt=8|App Store]] * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victronenergy.victronconnect|Android]] * [[http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w7/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 7 and higher]] * macOS [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id1084677271?mt=12|10.12 (macOS Sierra) and higher|App Store]] * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VictronConnect-x86_64-v5.83.AppImage|Linux AppImage]] * * Android: If you can't open the downloaded file from the downloads list try using a file browser. __Changes__ * Add Ukrainian translation SmartShunt: * Add firmware v4.14: * Fix for lost firmware. In rare situations the SmartShunt would require a firmware update after a cold boot (powerup). When this happened, the functionality of the Smartshunt was fully restored by completing the update. There was no impact on the History and the Settings i.e both remained unaffected by this issue. * Fix for failing updates. In some rare situations the update was aborted due to an unexpected internal hardware event. BMV-712/710H: * Add firmware v4.13: * Fix for incorrect calculated state of charge (SOC) when no temperature sensor is connected while the auxiliary input is set to “Temperature”. This issue was found in v4.12 and could in extreme cases result in a SOC that is always 1%. * BMV-710: Since latest released firmware for this model was v4.05 , with the v4.13 update the BMV-710H gets all the fixes and features from intermediate versions like DC monitor mode and retained SOC on reset. Orion Smart: * Add firmware v1.13: (Update is only mandatory for models affected by the issue described below) * Fix issue on some isolated 24V output models that don’t startup on low temperatures. ==== v5.82 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-02-15 ** __Download links:__ * iOS: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id943840744?mt=8|App Store]] * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victronenergy.victronconnect|Android]] * [[http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w7/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 7 and higher]] * macOS [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id1084677271?mt=12|10.12 (macOS Sierra) and higher|App Store]] * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VictronConnect-x86_64-v5.82.AppImage|Linux AppImage]] * * Android: If you can't open the downloaded file from the downloads list try using a file browser. __Changes__ RS products: * Add RS firmware v1.11: * Changes applying to all RS products (Inverter RS, Multi RS and MPPT RS): * Report warnings and alarms on the internal display. * Remove upper limit from the battery tail current setting. When pairing multiple chargers together this setting can be larger than the units' own maximum current value. * Changes applying to Inverter RS and Multi RS only: * Improve PV isolation measurement and PV residual current detection test sequence to avoid false positive detections. * PV residual current sensor self-test failure now reports as error code #202. * It is now possible to switch off the backlight of the internal display using the latest VictronConnect app. * Fix low SOC alarm, no longer using the discharge floor and internal non-editable 90% level to generate the alarm. The low SOC alarm only uses the low SOC shutdown settings. * Fix low battery voltage alarm when powering up the unit by connecting the battery. * Report the inverter power as Watts instead of VA and add inverter current on the built-in display. * Changes applying to Multi RS only: * Add support for generators: * The inverter has an increased tolerance for irregularities on the ac input like fast frequency changes or voltage changes. For robust generator control enable 'moderate generator load changes' and switch off the 'UPS function'. * Add 'moderate generator load changes' setting, enabling this lets the inverter absorb sudden load changes and slowly transfer them to the generator. This prevents speed variations in the generator. * Add 'UPS function', this realizes a faster transfer to inverter mode when the mains stops. This function is enabled by default. * Reduce charge current at higher battery voltages and/or lower AC input voltages. At 230V, the maximum charge current at 57.6V is now approximately 88A unless derated due to ambient/internal temperature. The maximum achievable charge current was higher, approximately 95A under the same conditions. * Update Battery Life state if the minimum discharge soc setting is lowered externally during operation. * Fix low SOC shutdown behavior, it did not take the AC input into account. * Add conditional AC input disconnect feature. * Clear PE-Neutral error condition when disconnecting from the grid, this allows for easy mains plug reversal to fix this issue. * BMS discharge current limit 0 shuts down the unit when it operates in inverter (island) mode, any other value resumes normal operation. * Setting the on/off mode to 'Inverter only' now disconnects from the grid, in line with the VE.Bus Inverter/chargers. * Change behavior of the battery state 'sustain' (=battery discharged). In ESS mode 'optimized' the unit switches to trickle charge mode where previously it would charge the battery at full power from the grid. * Improve mains plug disconnect detection reliability for systems that are not allowed to feed energy to the grid. This is realized by always drawing a small current from the grid, so we can reliably detect grid absence. * Improve remove on/off pass-through when using the SmallBMS. Before the system would also flag that the battery is discharged. Multi RS: * Fix AC input current scaling VE.Bus Inverter/Chargers: * Add firmware v502 EVCS: * Improve notifications related to not-configured modes * Make possible to disable WiFi network scanning * Fix misbehaviour of notifications panel Battery monitor: * Keep SOC on reset: Move "Keep SOC" to the top of options list * Add BMV-712 rev2 to settings definitions. Enables save/load settings files. * Add retained soc capability to BMV & SmartShunt demos SmartLithium: * Set minimum ATC temperature to 0ºC ==== v5.81 (Released officially) ==== ** 2023-01-18 ** __Changes__ SmartShunt & BMV-712: * Add Bluetooth firmware v2.43: * Adds new "Keep SOC on reset" feature. (!) Selectable in battery settings. * Fix (rather rare) bug that could cause faulty temperatures to be transmitted in a VE.Smart network. This bug only affected BMVs and SmartShunts without the (optional) temperature sensor. These "zombie" temperature broadcasts caused SmartSolars to stop charging for the rest of the day, to restart only the next day. Note that this bug was very rare to occur. Orion Smart: * Add firmware v1.12: * Add instant readout SmartSolar & BlueSolar: * Update shipped firmware to v3.13 (was v3.11): * Show error 2, Battery voltage too high, immediately when powering up. Instead of only once starting to charge. This allows the installer to see an issue, by for example recognising odd blinking LEDs, easily and before connecting the PV. * Split error 38 into error 80 to 87. The error description can be found at https://www.victronenergy.com/live/mppt-error-codes. * Reduce possibility of mis triggering the PV short protection. * Add feature to reset the PV short for SmartSolar VE.Can 250/100 (PV Short relay was introduced per HQ2150) VE.Bus Inverter/Chargers: * Add firmware v501 SmartLithium: * Add support for new models ==== v5.80 (Released officially) ==== ** 2022-12-14 ** __Changes__ * No longer require the connected device to be updated to the latest firmware in order to be able to see and modify its settings. Minimum firmware versions (for accessibg the settings) for a few main product lines now are, and will remain to be: * MPPT Solar Chargers: v1.59 / v3.10 * BMV-712 and SmartShunt: v4.11 * BMV-700 and BMV-702: v3.11 * Orion Smart series: v1.10 * Blue Smart Chargers IP22: v3.21 & v3.42(rev2) * Blue Smart Chargers IP65: v3.25 * Blue Smart Chargers IP65 (6V/12V): v3.42 * Blue Smart Chargers IP67: v3.21 & v3.25(rev2) * Lynx Smart BMS: v1.05 * Multis and Quattros: no minimum version * Fix alarms drawer opens full size when connecting to a product with an active alarm * Add Polish and Japanese translations * Improve UX on product info when already at latest version Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS): * Add initial support via Bluetooth. Requires a new firmware version that is not publicly available yet. Multi RS: * Changes that require a new firmware that is not publicly available: * Add UPS function setting * Add "Moderate generator load changes" setting * Split the "minimuim inverters to operate" functionality in two settings * Fix inconsistency on how frequency is shown for AC Out 2 * Use correct AC out power when AC IN relay is open * Show AC currents * Use grid layout for live data items * Add new errors * Remove "External control" ESS mode. This mode is not available yet. * Warn before updating that the inverter will switch off during a firmware update and explain how to keep AC loads powered * Hide ESS menu from demo product MPPT/Inverter/Multi RS: * Allow NMEA2000 instance number change * Add option to reset BMS control VE.Bus Inverter/Chargers: * Add firmware v500. (optional) * Add a setting to disable VSense * Add instant readout functionality * Implement BMS v2 firmware update mechanism * Add BMSv2 firmware v113 (optional) VE.Bus Smart dongle: * Add firmware v1.13: (optional) * Add Support for instant readout * Improve number of values shown in secondary mode. Secondary mode now shows AC input an output voltages, currents, frequencies and power values. * Add instant readout functionality Lynx SmartBMS: * Fix alarm notifications keeps popping up while alarm is active. * Add firmware v1.06: * Increase reserve capacity: the capacity that remains in the battery when the system shuts itself down to prevent further discharge. This reserve capacity defines the time (number of weeks) that is available before at the latest having to recharge the battery to prevent a too deep discharge. Two changes: * When the Lynx Smart BMS (LSB) auto-shuts down to prevent further discharge (ATD), due to a low cell event, the main contactor and the GX device (aux output) are shutdown with a delay. This delay was 2 hours, which is now reduced to 5 minutes. The reason behind the 5 minutes, as opposed to doing that immediately, is to allow for sending the shutdown reason to the VRM remote monitoring portal. The related low cell voltage threshold is configured in the batteries. * When the LSB auto-shuts down due to the low SOC protection, the LSB used to shut down the loads (ATD contact) but keep the main contactor as well as GX device powered. Until a low cell voltage event occurred. Now, it uses the same mechanism as on a low cell voltage event: upon reaching the SOC threshold, the loads are shut down (ATD contact) immediately. And after a 5 minute delay the GX device (AUX output) and main contactor are shut down as well. Unless it measures a charge current of 500mA or higher. This ensures the lowest possible power consumption for the BMS of only 0.3mA for all system voltages.The related SOC threshold is configurable in the BMS. * Improved wakeup behavior when the system was shut down due to low battery voltage, low cell voltage or low SoC. With previous versions, the system wakes up when the charging voltage is 0.5V higher than the battery voltage. Now that we turn OFF the BMS earlier and the solar chargers lose their BMS connection, the output voltage of the solar chargers will be 12V (on 12V systems). To be sure the BMS turns ON at sunrise, we have added a new wake-up reason: if the charging voltage is above 11.7V. This is 23.4V for 24V systems and 46.8V for 48V systems. * Two seconds delay added to (not-)allowed-to-discharge to prevent unexpected load disconnect at glitches on the Smart Lithium BMS signals. SmartLithium: * Fix “E-SL1 Overvoltage alarm” should be "E-SL1 Balancer failure” SmartShunt: * Add specific icons for IP65 models MPPT Solar Chargers: * Remove RX port function settings in demo products of models that doesn't support them. * Add firmware v3.11 & v1.61: (optional) * Improve battery voltage auto-detect corner cases, by completely eliminating the chance of a charger running with an auto-detect pending after the next restart or power cycle. Three changes: (1) in case the charger can’t detect the battery voltage, because no battery voltage is present at power-up on the battery terminals, select 12V. (2) after doing a restore settings to default, perform an auto-detect after 10 seconds. The 10 seconds is to allow a distributor to power down the product in order to leave the product as if its fresh from the factory. (3) Models without load-output would do an auto-detect only if there is PV present. This is changed: auto-detect happens always within 10 seconds after power-up, unconditionally and same for all models. * SmartSolar Control display: no longer show the battery voltage setting on the display at first power-up, to simplify the process and interaction with auto-detect. The setting is still available in the settings menu. * Add support to relay remote control mode, which allows the user to manually select the relay state. * Add a button to reset the PV short relay: * Only for SmartSolar 250/100 VE.Can * Requires a new firmware that is not officially available yet. BMV7-12 & SmartShunt: * Add firmware v4.12: (optional) * Prepare for Keep SOC on reset feature SmartBatterySense: * Fix firmware update availability is not reported for SmartBatterySense rev2 models ==== v5.77 (Released officially) ==== ** 2022-11-02 ** __Changes__ VE.Bus Inverter/Charger: * Add firmware v499 for Quattro 48/10000/140-2x100 & Quattro 48/8000/110-2x100 (optional) Multi RS: * Fix inconsistency on how frequency is shown for AC Out 2 MPPT solar chargers: * Remove RX port function settings in demo products for models that doesn't support them. ==== v5.76 (Released officially) ==== ** 2022-10-24 ** __Changes__ * Fix various demo products VE.Bus Inverter/Charger: * Add support for VE.Bus inverter/charger firmware v498 * Include VE.Bus inverter/charger firmware v498 (optional update) ==== v5.75 (Released officially) ==== ** 2022-10-13 ** __Changes__ * Fix Cerbo-S GX is recognised as a different product ==== v5.74 (Released officially) ==== ** 2022-09-26 ** __Changes__ * Fix internal products database keeps adding duplicated entries under certain conditions * Fix in range products serial numbers are shown as "undefined" in VE.Smart networking config page. * Notify when there is a firmware update available for the Bluetooth interfaces * Android: Internal improvements * Fix fetching trends data on reconnect * Enable PIN code reset via PUK to all internal dongles * Reword "broadcast data" to "instant readout" MPPT Solar Chargers: * Require confirmation when user changes the battery voltage * Make sure to exit from voltage auto detection when user selects battery voltage * Fix history CSV export can fail in certain situations SmartSolar, BMV & SmartShunt: * Set Bluetooth firmware v2.41 as optional update Phoenix Inverter: * Fix load widget shows "0" instead of load state SUN Inverter: * Fix history CSV export VE.Bust Smart Dongle: * Fix connected Multi/Quattro is not added to "My devices" Orion Smart: * Reword "Charger enabled" to "Output enabled" SUN Inverter: * Enable settings file export/import * Fix "Low battery shut down" and "Low battery restart & alarm" settings BMV-712 & SmartShunt: * Add option to retain SOC after a power cycle. This requires a new firmware that will be available soon. * Fix current reading in demo produts ==== v5.73 (Released officially) ==== ** 2022-08-18 ** __Changes__ * Remove tail current maximum value limitation as it is not high enough for big batteries banks. Now the user can set any value and the product will clip it to boundaries if necessary. Applies to BlueSolar, SmartSolar, Multi/Inverter/MPPT RS, Smart Lynx BMS and SUN Inverter. * Always show the broadcast data expand button, this allows to toggle the description text when all the data fits in one line. GX products: * Fix the GX device is not added to "My devices" when using Bluetooth. VE.Direct Smart dongle: * Add firmware v2.41: (update mandatory upon connection) * Add Bluetooth live data advertisement support Smart Phoenix Inverter: * Add bluetooth firmware v2.41: (update mandatory upon connection) * Add Bluetooth live data advertisement support Lynx Smart BMS: * Add a disable/enable switch to the discharge floor setting. * Add description for the discharge floor setting * Add description for the batteries in parallel setting * Reword battery capacity/voltage to Battery bank capacity/voltage. Orion Smart: * Add firmware v1.10: (optional update) * Fix charge state report when charger is limited by the input voltage right after starting up. This caused the charger to report as being disabled in the VictronConnect app, even if it was already charging the battery. This bug was harmless for the charger, battery, or loads, only the report was wrong. BMV & SmartShunt: * Show the first use setup only when charged voltage has not been configured previously. This avoids the charged voltage to be silently changed when the first use setup is completed. SmartSolar, BMV & SmartShunt: * Mark Bluetooth firmware v2.41 as mandatory update ==== v5.72 (Released officially) ==== ** 2022-07-25 ** __Changes__ SmartLithium: * Add firmware v1.28: (optional for firmware v1.24, v1.25 and v1.26, mandatory otherwise) * This fixes the problem found in v1.27. It is **strongly** advised to install this update when running firmware v1.27 ==== v5.71 (Released officially) ==== ** 2022-07-18 ** __Changes__ Smart Lithium: * Stop further roll out of firmware v1.27 by putting the firmware carried in VictronConnect back to v1.25. Note that any batteries already updated to v1.27 cannot be rolled back. This roll out stop is due to a bug. See VictronConnect v5.72 for the solution, it adds Smart Lithium firmware v1.28, as optional for when battery is running v1.24, v1.25 and v1.26. And mandatory otherwise. ==== v5.70 (Released officially) ==== ** 2022-07-13 ** __Changes__ * Support Android 12 new Bluetooth permissions. This allows VictronConnect to scan for nearby Victron Bluetooth products without having to request location permissions. Only applies to Android 12 pho * Add Danish & Russian translations * Improve Venus to xlsx converter: Conversion can now cope with partially corrupted VRM log files * Several internal improvements * New feature: Sort local products list by name and group user own products. To add a product to the “own” group VictronConnect has to connect to it at least once. * New stored trends feature: * Trends data is kept stored in the product for up to 46 days for most products, except the Smart Battery Sense, there its 181 days. * SmartSolar, BMV-712 and SmartShunt: * SmartSolar support trends for Batt. Voltage, Current and Temperature, as well as Load output current, PV voltage and PV current. * BMV-712 and SmartShunt support trends for Battery voltage, Current, State of Charger % as well as the Aux input (battery temp, or midpoint deviation, or starter battery voltage). * Interval configuration is equal for above products, and in detail is: * 2m at 1s interval (RAM only) * 2h at 30s interval * 1d at 5m interval * 45d at 30m interval * Smart Battery Sense trends: * Support trends for Battery voltage and Battery temperature. * 2m at 1s interval (RAM only) * 2h at 30s interval * 1d at 5m interval * 180d at 30m interval * New broadcast data functionality: * VictronConnect can now show the most relevant data of Smart products in the product list page without having to stablish connection with the product. * Supported by SmartSolar, Smart BMV, SmartShunt, Smart Battery Sense, Lynx Smart BMS, Smart Lithium and Inverter/Multi/MPPT RS. Firmware versions included in this VictronConenct release are required. * Broadcast data is disabled by default, can be enabled in product info page. * Broadcast data is encrypted. * Broadcast data has better range than regular connection. * VE.Direct and VRM remote connected devices does also benefit of this new feature; in this case no new firmware is needed. VE.Can products: * Enable VictronConnect-remote for some VE.Can products: * This feature requires Venus OS v2.90 which is not available yet. First v2.90 beta will be released in Sept 2022 or later. * Enable VE.Can firmware updates * Supported products: * Lynx Smart BMS * Inverter RS * Multi RS * MPPT RS * Blue/Smart Solar VE.Can MPPTs – Tr and MC4 models * Lynx Shunt VE.Can * Skylla-i * Skylla-IP44/IP65 * Unsupported products: * BlueSolar VE.Can MPPT 150/70 - end of life * BlueSolar VE.Can MPPT 150/85 - end of life * Lynx Ion * Lynx Ion + Shunt * Lynx Ion BMS 150A, 400A, 600A, 1000A – Already supported via Bluetooth Lynx Smart BMS settings: * Improve how the distributors and fuses are presented on screen * Improve the configuration of fuse names including an option to disable unused fuses. * Improve history page * Improve demo mode * Add a button to toggle between On/Off/Standby modes. This is an improvement to the previous toggle switch * Reword the hibernate state to off * Add SOC Synchronize button to the settings menu * Add a setting to manually set the current state-of-charge * Show the date and time for the last 4 errors * Add “Why the device is off” pop-up. This shows the reason and advices to recover from the off state * Add low soc alarm and warning * Add low soc warning and discharge floor settings * Add firmware v1.05: (optional update) * Various improvements in On/Off/Standby handling. * Simplify and improve various automatic protection levels: * For details, see changelog in https://professional.victronenergy.com/ VE.Can MPPT Solar Chargers: * Add firmware v3.10: (optional update) * Improve overall yield on systems that have ripple over the battery voltage (improvement done on v3.08) * Fix issue on the GX Device regarding the yesterday history * Support for live data advertisement Smart Battery Sense: * Add firmware v1.13 (optional update) * Small trend configuration change (Note: trend data stored using versions