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--- assistants:how_to_add_and_configure_an_assistant [2014-07-25 23:27] – Page moved and renamed from how_to_make_assistant_settings:assistant to assistants:how_to_add_and_configure_an_assistant mvader
+++ assistants:how_to_add_and_configure_an_assistant [2021-09-17 09:11] (current) – mvader
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-====== Adding an Assistant from start to finish ======
+====== How to add an Assistant from start to finish ======
-Note: this example refers to an assistant which has later been renamed to PV Inverter support, and is also rarely used on new installations. The Self-consumption Hub-1 and Self-consumption Hub-2 Assistants are used instead. These all-in-one Assistants also take care of the frequency shift functionality; it is not necessary, nor possible, to separately add the PV Inverter support assistant.
+Note: below screenshots are just an example. The same procedure works for other Assistants as well. The used example refers to an Assistant which has later been renamed to PV Inverter support, and is also rarely used on new installations. The Self-consumption Hub-2 Assistant is used instead. It is not necessary, nor possible, to combine it with the PV Inverter support Assistant.
+Note for three-phase and parallel systems: some Assistants need to be configured in in all Multis or Quattros in the system, others only in the master of L1 or in all phase-masters. Carefully read the instructions in the Assistant pages while configuring.
+==== Prerequisite ====
+To work with Assistants, VE.Bus Multis, Inverters and Quattros must be loaded with a a different firmware first. More information about which firmware type to choose for an installation, and the updating instruction, is available in our PDF [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/manual-VE.Bus-firmware-versions-explained-EN.pdf|VE.Bus firmware versions explained]].
 ==== Step by step instructions ====
-From the drop down menu select the Grid Converter support
+Open VEConfigure3 on your computer, connect to the Victron product and open the Assistants tab. Don't see the assistants tab? See [[:assistants:start#i_don_t_see_the_assistants_tab_how_do_i_get_it|here]].
+Then, from the drop down menu select the Grid Converter support
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-The assistant will appear in the ‘Used assistants’ box but it will be Italic since it has not been configured yet.
+The assistant will appear in the ‘Used assistants’ box and it will be in italics, as it has not been configured yet.
 Now Click on Start assistant
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