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- | ==AC Current sensor == | + | ====== AC Current sensor ====== |
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- | ==Introduction== | + | ==== Introduction ==== |
- | The AC Current sensor is a simple external current sensor used to measure AC Current, Power (VA) and calculate energy of a PV inverter connected to the AC input or output of a Multi or Quattro. These values can then be displayed and sent to the VRM-website by the Color Control. The two measurement wires can be connected to the AUX and/or temperature sense input of a Multi or Quattro. | + | |
- | ==Multi and Quattro hardware requirements== | + | Use the AC Current sensor to measure and visualise the solar production of a PV Inverter. The measurements will be visible on the [[venus-os: |
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+ | The sensor is a simple external current sensor, which measures AC Current. Together with the voltage measurements is calculated into Apparent Power (VA) and Energy (kWh). The sensor can be wired to either the AUX input or the Temperature-input of Multi and Quattro inverter/ | ||
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+ | The AC Current Sensor is one out of multiple options to visualise the solar yield in a Victron system. See [[ccgx: | ||
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+ | ==== Specifications ==== | ||
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+ | ^Power range ^ | ||
+ | |Power step size Approx depends on input voltage (230V AC) | 9 | 17 | 30 | 35 | W | | ||
+ | |Power step size Approx depends on input voltage (120V AC) | 4.5 | 8.5 | 15 | 17.5 | W | | ||
+ | |Max measured Current | 8 | 16 | 25 | 30.5 | A | | ||
+ | |Max Input current | | ||
+ | |Dipswitch | all off | 1 | 1,2 | 1,2,3 | | | ||
+ | |Max # of sensors in one system | ||
+ | |Protection category | | ||
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+ | ==== Multi and Quattro hardware requirements | ||
- The Multi or Quattro needs to have the new microprocessor: | - The Multi or Quattro needs to have the new microprocessor: | ||
- The TEMP-sense input of all Multi’s and Quattro’s is suitable for the AC Current Sensor. | - The TEMP-sense input of all Multi’s and Quattro’s is suitable for the AC Current Sensor. | ||
- The AUX-input however is not, see serial number list below to check your hardware. | - The AUX-input however is not, see serial number list below to check your hardware. | ||
+ | - The Multi or Quattro needs to be connected on the VE.Bus port of the Color Control GX: readout will __not__ work when connected on the VE.Can port using a [[https:// | ||
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+ | - On the Multiplus-II hardware revision 0 to 8, the AUX input is on the RJ12 connector, pin 1 and 5. Refer to appendix A of the Multiplus-II manual. In later revisions the AUX input is available as a normal terminal again. | ||
+ | - This AC Current sensor (CSE000100000) should not be confused with the specific Current Transformer 100A:50mA accessory for MultiPlus-II (part number CTR110000500). | ||
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- | ==Installation== | + | ==== Installation |
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- | - Put one of the AC wires of the PV inverter through the AC Current sensor. | + | - Pull one of the AC wires of the PV inverter through the AC Current sensor. |
- Connect the sensor to the AUX or TEMP-sense input of an Inverter, Multi or Quattro in the same phase as being measured by that current sensor. | - Connect the sensor to the AUX or TEMP-sense input of an Inverter, Multi or Quattro in the same phase as being measured by that current sensor. | ||
- Configure the power range with the dipswitches. Select the power equal or higher than the maximum expected power. For example, with a 4kW PV installation, | - Configure the power range with the dipswitches. Select the power equal or higher than the maximum expected power. For example, with a 4kW PV installation, | ||
- Multi-phase installations: | - Multi-phase installations: | ||
- | ==Configuration== | + | ==== Configuration |
- | - Upgrade | + | - Make sure the firmware |
- Parallel and three-phase systems: configure parallel or three-phase operation first. | - Parallel and three-phase systems: configure parallel or three-phase operation first. | ||
- Then use the VEConfigure3 to add and configure the 'AC Current sensor’ assistant. | - Then use the VEConfigure3 to add and configure the 'AC Current sensor’ assistant. | ||
- Parallel and three-phase systems: add the assistant to each Multi or Quattro that has an AC Current sensor connected to it. | - Parallel and three-phase systems: add the assistant to each Multi or Quattro that has an AC Current sensor connected to it. | ||
- | - Make sure that the Color Control | + | - Whilst |
- | - Select the correct profile on the Color Control: Settings -> System setup. | + | - Select the correct profile on the [[venus-os: |
- | ==FAQ== | + | ==== Compatibility list ==== |
- | ===How many AC Current Sensors can I connect in one VE.Bus system?=== | + | |
- | The current maximum is four sensors. Note that each need to be configured separately with an assistant in the Multi or Quattro to which it is wired. We plan to increase this maximum of 4 sensors to 9 or perhaps even higher if possible, in a CCGX software update in 2015 Q2. | + | |
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- | ==Specification== | ||
- | ^Power range ^1.5kW ^3kW ^5kW ^7kW ^Not used^^ | ||
- | |Power step size Approx depends on input voltage (230V AC) |9 |17 |30 |35 |- |W| | ||
- | |Power step size Approx depends on input voltage (120V AC) |4.5 |8.5 |15 |17.5 |- |W| | ||
- | |Max measured Current |8 |16 |25 |30.5 |- |A| | ||
- | |Max Input current |9 |18 |30 |40 |- |A| | ||
- | |Dipswitch |- |1 |1, | ||
- | |Protection category |IP54|||||| | ||
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^Supported models ^^AUX input ^TEMP input ^ | ^Supported models ^^AUX input ^TEMP input ^ | ||
^Product code ^Description ^Minimum SN# | ^Product code ^Description ^Minimum SN# | ||
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|PMP485021014 |Multi-G 48/ | |PMP485021014 |Multi-G 48/ | ||
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- | |Other models ||Not yet implemented. |All serial numbers| | + | |Other models ||All serial numbers |All serial numbers| |
+ | ===== DISQUS ===== | ||
+ | ~~DISQUS~~ | ||
ac_current_sensor/start.txt · Last modified: 2019-08-15 12:40 by guy_stewart