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--- battery_compatibility:byd_b-box [2019-02-18 14:08] – guy_stewart
+++ battery_compatibility:byd_b-box [2019-03-16 06:38] – guy_stewart
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-=== 1.2 A Venus-device is required, either Color Control GX (CCGX) or Venus GX (VGX) ===
+=== 1.2 A Venus-device is required, eg Color Control GX (CCGX), Venus GX (VGX), etc ===
-It is essential to use the CAN-bus connection of the CCGX or VGX with the BYD batteries for the keep-alive signal, communication of charge and discharge limits, error codes and state of charge.
+It is essential to use the CAN-bus connection of a [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] with the BYD batteries for the keep-alive signal, communication of charge and discharge limits, error codes and state of charge.
-When used with B-Box batteries, the minimum required firmware version for the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/color-control|Color Control GX]] is v2.15. It is highly recommended to use the latest firmware version on all connected devices, including CCGX/VGX, Inverter/Charger and MPPTs. There are regular updates to improve performance and reliability.
+When used with B-Box batteries, the minimum required firmware version for the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] is v2.15. It is highly recommended to use the latest firmware version on all connected devices, including CCGX/VGX, Inverter/Charger and MPPTs. There are regular updates to improve performance and reliability.
 === 1.3 All 48V Multis, MultiPlusses, MultiGrids and Quattros are compatible ===
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 __MPPTs with a VE.Direct port__
-MPPTs are controlled via the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]]. Make sure the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] runs v2.15 or later, and the MPPTs to 1.30 or the latest available version.
+MPPTs are controlled via the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]]. Make sure the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] runs v2.15 or later, and the MPPTs to 1.39 or the latest available version.
 The MPPT requires connection to the [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] to regulate charge currents as the batteries require (due to temperature, etc)