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--- assistants:overview_of_available_assistants [2014-08-03 14:03] – mvader
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-===== All-in-one Assistants =====
-[TODO, add info to below three assistants, and link to separate page with more info about hub systems and technologies used (sustain, grid-assist).]
+===== 1. Assistants related to Solar =====
+Make sure to read [[https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2016/09/05/configuring-solar-systems-with-quattros-and-multis/|Configuring solar systems with Quattros and Multis]] when configuring a solar system.
-=== Self-consumption Hub-1 ===
+==== ESS Assistant ====
-{{:assistants:b1eddea3b615c271c9ec8d5d9e0931a2.png?direct&100 }}[[assistants:self_consumption_hub-1|Self-consumption hub-1]]
+{{:assistants:ess-first-page.png?direct&150 }}
-=== Self-consumption Hub-2 v3 ===
+For Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The Assistant manages the prioritising of Solar Power.
-Only for hardware with new microprocessor (26 or 27). Take note of the [[:ac_coupling:start|factor 1.0 rule]].
+[[ess:start|Documentation]].
-=== Self-consumption Hub-2 v2 ===
+==== PV Inverter support ====
-Use only on hardware with old microprocessor (19 or 20). Take note of the [[:ac_coupling:start|factor 1.0 rule]].
+{{:assistants:pvinvertersupport.png?direct&150 }}
-===== Functional Assistants =====
+Use this Assistant in Off-grid systems that have AC-Coupled solar power: a grid-tie PV inverter connected to the AC out of a Multi or Quattro inverter/charger.
-=== Generator start and stop ===
+[[:assistants:pv-inverter-support|Documentation]].
-{{:assistants:c000c5d0534684c578209f4e3445bef0.png?direct&100 }}Automatically start and stop a generator based on battery state of charge and actual load of a system. Note that automatic genset start/stop functionality is also available on the Virtual switch tab, which is easier to configure and does not require uploading another type of firmware. See the PDF [[http://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/manual-VE.Bus-firmware-versions-explained-EN.pdf|VE.Bus firmware versions explained]] for more information about the different firmware types.
+==== DEPRECATED Self-consumption Hub-1 - for dc-coupled systems ====
+{{:assistants:self-consumption-hub-1-welcome.png?direct&150 }} {{:assistants:self-consumption-hub-1-policy.png?direct&150 }}
+Note that Hub-1 is deprecated in favor of [[ess:start|ESS]].
+[[:assistants:self_consumption_hub-1|Hub-1 Assistant documentation]].
+Hub-1 is only for hardware with new microprocessor (26 or 27).
+[[assistants:hub1_and_hub2_notes|]]
+==== DEPRECATED Self-consumption Hub-2 v3 - for ac-coupled systems ====
+{{:assistants:self-consumption-hub-2-v3-welcome.png?direct&150 }} {{:assistants:self-consumption-hub-2-v3-policy.png?direct&150 }}
+Take note of the [[:ac_coupling:start|factor 1.0 rule]].
+Deprecated in favor of [[ess:start|ESS]].
+Only for hardware with new microprocessor (26 or 27).
+[[assistants:hub1_and_hub2_notes|]]
+==== DEPRECATED Self-consumption Hub-2 v2 - for ac-coupled systems ====
+Use only on hardware with old microprocessor (19 or 20). On newer systems, use the version 3 instead, see above.
+Take note of the [[:ac_coupling:start|factor 1.0 rule]].
+Note that all Hub-2 Assistant versions have been deprecated in favor of [[ess:start|ESS]].
+[[assistants:hub1_and_hub2_notes|]]
+==== DEPRECATED Self-consumption Hub-4 ====
+{{:assistants:self-consumption-hub-4-welcome.png?direct&150 |}}
+Do not use Hub-4 for new installs. It is deprecated in favor of [[ess:start|ESS]].
+[[:system_integration:hub4_grid_parallel|Hub-4 manual]].
+Only for hardware with new microprocessor (26 or 27).
+===== 2. Functional Assistants =====
+==== Generator start and stop ====
+{{:assistants:c000c5d0534684c578209f4e3445bef0.png?direct&150 }}Automatically start and stop a generator based on battery state of charge and actual load of a system. Note that automatic genset start/stop functionality is also available on the Virtual switch tab in VEConfigure, which is easier to work with.
+This is one of the available options to automatically start and stop a generator using Victron equipment. See the [[auto-generator-start-stop:start|]] document for an overview of all options. More general information about  using a generator in combination with Victron is available [[:multiplus_faq|here]].
 This Generator start and stop Assistant is also the one to use to [[:assistants:ignore_ac_input_using_the_generator_assistant|configure Ignore AC Input using Assistants]].
-=== AC Current sensor ===
+==== AC Current sensor ====
-{{:assistants:b259540a4da9bf868bb7127e58f5af32.png?direct&100  }}Reads PV Inverter current, using an AC Current sensor (CSE000100000), connected to a VE.Bus product. More information available in the [[http://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-AC-Current-sensor-EN.pdf|AC Current sensor manual]].
+{{:assistants:ac_current_sensor.png?direct&150 }}Reads PV Inverter current, using an AC Current sensor (CSE000100000), connected to a VE.Bus product. More information available in the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ac_current_sensor:start|AC Current sensor manual]].
-=== Silence fan ===
+==== Silence fan ====
-{{:assistants:8a4d46dc81543c42392c670aeb156845.png?direct&100 }}Disable the fans at night with a simple external switch, to ensure a quiet night. Very useful for boats and motorhomes.
+{{:assistants:8a4d46dc81543c42392c670aeb156845.png?direct&150 }}Disable the fans at night with a simple external switch, to ensure a quiet night. Very useful for boats and motorhomes.
-=== Input current limit control ===
+==== Input current limit control ====
-{{:assistants:inputlimitcontrol.png?direct&100 }} Automatically set the input current limit to a predefined value based on the state of an aux input or rpm measured with the 1140 interface. Used in the following systems:
+{{:assistants:inputlimitcontrol.png?direct&150 }} Automatically set the input current limit to a predefined value based on the state of an aux input or rpm measured with the 1140 interface. Used in the following systems:
-  - A variable speed generator, flywheel generator or waterturbine, where the available AC power depends on the rpm. See the [[http://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-Assistants-1140.pdf|Interface 1140 (ASS030510000) manual]] for more information.
+  - A variable speed generator, flywheel generator or waterturbine, where the available AC power depends on the rpm. See the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-Assistants-1140.pdf|Interface 1140 (ASS030510000) manual]] for more information.
   - Vehicles or boats that have two different types of shore plugs. One high power plug and one low power plug. Use the assistant to automatically set the input current limiter based on the used plug.
   - And there are more situations that can come to mind, for example a Multi connected behind a transfer switch.
-=== Charge current control ===
+==== Charge current control ====
+{{:assistants:fad7486ef4609d2b438d04d206ae6033.png?direct&150 }}Sets the charge current to a predefined setpoint, based on the active AC Input (for Quattros) or the state of an aux input.
-{{:assistants:fad7486ef4609d2b438d04d206ae6033.png?direct&100 }}Sets the charge current to a predefined setpoint, based on the active AC Input (for Quattros) or the state of an aux input.
+==== Safety switch ====
-=== Safety switch ===
+{{:assistants:85fa9bbfa1ab60f30e018fae30f2b3c2.png?direct&150 }}Used to wire an emergency stop button to a VE.Bus system.
-{{:assistants:85fa9bbfa1ab60f30e018fae30f2b3c2.png?direct&100 }}Used to wire an emergency stop button to a VE.Bus system.
+==== DEPRECATED VE.Bus BMS support ====
-=== VE.Bus BMS support ===
+{{:assistants:d4c13a7dba68a0ac07ef946122785e57.png?direct&150 }}
-{{:assistants:d4c13a7dba68a0ac07ef946122785e57.png?direct&100 }}Required in combination with a [[http://www.victronenergy.com/batteries/lithium-battery-12,8v/|VE.Bus BMS, used with our 12.8 V Lithium batteries]]. This Assistant communicates with the BMS and controls the Multi based on the BMS measurements.
+Deprecated: per VE.Bus firmware version 489, this Assistant is no longer required. When installing a system with VE.Bus BMS, our advice is to first update the firmware of the inverter, using VictronConnect, and thereafter do the configuration. No Assistant needed.
-=== Lynx Ion BMS support ===
+Required in combination with a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/batteries/lithium-battery-12,8v|VE.Bus BMS, used with our 12.8 V Lithium batteries]]. This Assistant communicates with the BMS and controls the Multi based on the BMS measurements.
-{{:assistants:020b6a4a7ba5fc55edf4bdf7307dd0ed.png?direct&100 }}Required in combination with a [[http://www.victronenergy.com/batteries/lithium-battery-24v-180ah/|Lynx Ion BMS, used with our 24 V 180 Ah Lithium system]]. This Assistant can also be used to control the Multi with a third party Lithium system including BMS. See our PDF [[http://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-Connecting-other-lithium-battery-systems-to-Multis-and-Quattros-EN.pdf|Connecting other lithium battery systems to Multis and Quattros]] for more information.
+==== Two-Signal BMS support (previously called Lynx Ion BMS support) ====
-=== PV Inverter support ===
+{{:assistants:020b6a4a7ba5fc55edf4bdf7307dd0ed.png?direct&150 }}Required in combination with a Lynx Ion BMS, used with our 24 V 180 Ah Lithium system. This Assistant can also be used to control the Multi with a third party Lithium system including BMS. See our PDF [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-Connecting-other-lithium-battery-systems-to-Multis-and-Quattros-EN.pdf|Connecting other lithium battery systems to Multis and Quattros]] for more information.
-{{:assistants:pvinvertersupport.png?direct&100 }}Note that this is a deprecated Assistant, and only usefull in off-grid ac-coupled systems running on a Multi or Quattro with the old microprocessor (19 and 20). See these two configuration examples for more information:
-  * [[assistants:how_to_add_and_configure_an_assistant|How to add an Assistant from start to finish]]
-  * [[assistants:ignore_ac_input_using_the_generator_assistant|Ignore AC input using the Generator Assistant]]
-And take note of the [[:ac_coupling:start|factor 1.0 rule]].
+===== 3. Advanced Assistants =====
-==== Advanced Assistants ====
+==== Programmable relay ====
-=== Programmable relay ===
+{{:assistants:c7d6048f64626cb64fb97899ea738ab4.png?direct&150 }}
-{{:assistants:c7d6048f64626cb64fb97899ea738ab4.png?direct&100 }}
+==== Relay locker ====
-=== Relay locker ===
+{{:assistants:c417668ba7f3f102a35f0ca006ef3c82.png?direct&150 }}
-{{:assistants:c417668ba7f3f102a35f0ca006ef3c82.png?direct&100 }}
+==== General flag user ====
-=== General flag user ===
+{{:assistants:6e528aa50cd09a1740b2056370552464.png?direct&150 }}
-{{:assistants:6e528aa50cd09a1740b2056370552464.png?direct&100 }}
+===== DISQUS =====
 ~~DISQUS~~