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| ==== Introduction ==== | ==== Introduction ==== | ||
| - | Use the AC Current sensor to measure and visualise the solar production of a PV Inverter. The measurements will be visible on the Venus-device and on the [[https:// | + | 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: |
| 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/ | 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 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. | ||
| - | - 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 manual. In later revisions the AUX input is available as a normal terminal again. | + | - 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:// |
| - | - 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:// | + | |
| + | - 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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| - 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. | ||
| - | - Whilst the minimum required firmware in the Venus-device is v1.30, we require running on a more recent version. | + | - Whilst the minimum required firmware in the [[venus-os: |
| - | - Select the correct profile on the Venus-device: Settings -> System setup. | + | - Select the correct profile on the [[venus-os: |
| ==== Compatibility list ==== | ==== Compatibility list ==== | ||
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| |Other models ||All serial numbers |All serial numbers| | |Other models ||All serial numbers |All serial numbers| | ||
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| ===== DISQUS ===== | ===== DISQUS ===== | ||
| ~~DISQUS~~ | ~~DISQUS~~ | ||
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