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battery_compatibility:byd_b-box-steps [2018-12-06 13:15] guy_stewartbattery_compatibility:byd_b-box-steps [2021-04-08 16:01] (current) – [Use VE Configure to set charge parameters] boekel
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 ===== Disclaimer: ===== ===== Disclaimer: =====
    
-**Some of the information presented in this guide is now out-of-date and depreciated. For now it has been left here for reference purposes. However it is not intended to represent the current best practice for part selection or procedure. Please refer to the [[battery_compatibility:byd_b-box|]] page for the latest compatibility information and installation advice.**+**Some of the information presented in this guide is now out-of-date and depreciated. For now it has been left here for historical and reference purposes. However it is not intended to represent the current best practice for part selection or procedure. Please refer to the [[battery_compatibility:byd_b-box|]] page for the latest compatibility information and installation advice.**
  
 This guide is not intended to replace reading (and comprehending) the manufactures own manuals. It is intended to supplement and provide additional information specific to a Victron and BYD system.  This guide is not intended to replace reading (and comprehending) the manufactures own manuals. It is intended to supplement and provide additional information specific to a Victron and BYD system. 
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 ===== BMU, BMS and internal coms cabling (updated)===== ===== BMU, BMS and internal coms cabling (updated)=====
  
-There are several elements to the BYD system. There is a single central Battery Management Unit (BMU), this is able to communicate to up to 32 individual 2.5kWh battery modules. Each of the battery modules also has their own Battery Management System (BMS) to individually protect the cells, and report back to the BMU, which collects data from all of them and reports it to the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]].+There are several elements to the BYD system. There is a single central Battery Management Unit (BMU), this is able to communicate to up to 32 individual 2.5kWh battery modules. Each of the battery modules also has their own Battery Management System (BMS) to individually protect the cells, and report back to the BMU, which collects data from all of them and reports it to the [[venus-os:start|GX device]].
  
 The BYD Battery Management Unit (BMU) is in the bottom section of the cabinet, it is incorrectly labelled BMS in this picture. The BYD Battery Management Unit (BMU) is in the bottom section of the cabinet, it is incorrectly labelled BMS in this picture.
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 The top end of the cable went into the left port of battery#2. Finally the COMout of the third jumper went into the right port of battery #2 and the COMin went into the right port of battery #1. The top end of the cable went into the left port of battery#2. Finally the COMout of the third jumper went into the right port of battery #2 and the COMin went into the right port of battery #1.
 ===== BMS to CCGX (or Venus GX) cabling (updated) ===== ===== BMS to CCGX (or Venus GX) cabling (updated) =====
-A custom ethernet cable is required to to connect the BYD BMU to a Victron [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] (CCGX or VGX). +A custom ethernet cable is required to to connect the BYD BMU to a Victron [[venus-os:start|GX device]] (CCGX or VGX). 
  
-Use the //VE.Can to CAN-bus BMS type A Cable//, part number ASS030710018. Plug the side which is labeled Battery BMS into the BYD BMU. Plug the side labeled Victron VE.Can into the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]].+Use the //VE.Can to CAN-bus BMS type A Cable//, part number ASS030710018. Plug the side which is labeled Battery BMS into the BYD BMU. Plug the side labeled Victron VE.Can into the [[venus-os:start|GX device]].
  
 Then, plug a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-can-rj45-terminator|VE.Can terminator]] in the other VE.Can socket on the CCGX. Two VE.Can terminators are included with the package of the CCGX as an accessory, only one is used. Keep the other one as a spare. Then, plug a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-can-rj45-terminator|VE.Can terminator]] in the other VE.Can socket on the CCGX. Two VE.Can terminators are included with the package of the CCGX as an accessory, only one is used. Keep the other one as a spare.
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 ===== BMS to Multi/Quatro communications wiring ===== ===== BMS to Multi/Quatro communications wiring =====
  
-The Multi/Quattro needs to be connected to the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] via the VEbus connection with an ethernet cable. +The Multi/Quattro needs to be connected to the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] via the VEbus connection with an ethernet cable. 
  
 ===== Inverter/Charger (Multiplus, Quatro etc) firmware and settings ===== ===== Inverter/Charger (Multiplus, Quatro etc) firmware and settings =====
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 If you already have a power source, you can and should configure all the required settings first. We had a functioning lead acid bank to operate off while setting everything up. If you don’t then this whole procedure may vary a little.  If you already have a power source, you can and should configure all the required settings first. We had a functioning lead acid bank to operate off while setting everything up. If you don’t then this whole procedure may vary a little. 
  
-This is important to consider that if the BYD battery has not yet been detected by the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]], it may turn itself off without the signal for it to “stay alive”. If the battery turned off midway through a firmware update the consequences could be serious. Ideally the connection between the CCGX/Venus GX and the BYD is established first, and the battery will continue to operate. If you plan to use the BYD to power the inverter/charger for the firmware update process, first ensure the battery is connecting to the CCGX/Venus GX and wait ten minutes to ensure its all operating correctly. +This is important to consider that if the BYD battery has not yet been detected by the [[venus-os:start|GX device]], it may turn itself off without the signal for it to “stay alive”. If the battery turned off midway through a firmware update the consequences could be serious. Ideally the connection between the CCGX/Venus GX and the BYD is established first, and the battery will continue to operate. If you plan to use the BYD to power the inverter/charger for the firmware update process, first ensure the battery is connecting to the CCGX/Venus GX and wait ten minutes to ensure its all operating correctly. 
-If this is not possible, such as a firmware update is required on the CCGX. Then it is possible to temporarily run the battery without shutting down by disconnecting the RS485 cable that connects the battery module to the BMU. This is very temporary situation until you can connect the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] for normal operation.+If this is not possible, such as a firmware update is required on the CCGX. Then it is possible to temporarily run the battery without shutting down by disconnecting the RS485 cable that connects the battery module to the BMU. This is very temporary situation until you can connect the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] for normal operation.
  
 [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/manual-VE.Bus-firmware-versions-explained-EN.pdf|See victron documentation for selecting the correct firmware.]] [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/manual-VE.Bus-firmware-versions-explained-EN.pdf|See victron documentation for selecting the correct firmware.]]
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 | Battery Type       | Lithium  | | Battery Type       | Lithium  |
 | Charge Curve       | Fixed    | | Charge Curve       | Fixed    |
-| Absorption Voltage | 55.2V    |+| Absorption Voltage | 56.5V    
 | Float Voltage      | 55V    | | Float Voltage      | 55V    |
 | Absorption Time    | 1 HR     | | Absorption Time    | 1 HR     |
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 ===== Check Parameters ===== ===== Check Parameters =====
  
-On the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]], open the menu and select the BYD battery.+On the [[venus-os:start|GX device]], open the menu and select the BYD battery.
 Scroll down to the **Parameters** menu option. Scroll down to the **Parameters** menu option.
  
-Inside there is some data communicated by the BYD BMU to the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] via the CANBus. +Inside there is some data communicated by the BYD BMU to the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] via the CANBus. 
  
 The Discharge Current Limit should be 35A per cell, eg 70A for 2 cells. The Discharge Current Limit should be 35A per cell, eg 70A for 2 cells.
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