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--- battery_compatibility:discover [2020-08-14 00:44] – remarc
+++ battery_compatibility:discover [2022-09-20 10:52] (current) – mvader
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 These instructions are intended to be used in conjunction with the product manual(s) supplied by Discover Battery.
-These instructions are current as of 2019-07-23. More recent updates to Victron device firmware or Discover Battery, LYNK or Edge Card device firmware may alter set up instructions.
 For the latest product details, installation and operation manuals, visit the Discover Battery website [[https://discoverbattery.com]] >> Solutions >> Solar >> Resources or use this direct link [[https://solar.discoverbattery.com/aes-lifepo4-batteries-renewable-energy/]]
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 These instructions provide information about the integration of Discover AES Lithium batteries with Victron Energy devices in a Closed Loop configuration using the AES LYNK Communication Gateway with installed AES LYNK Edge Card for Victron. AES batteries can be use in an Energy Storage System (ESS) for self consumption, Grid backup and Off-grid applications. These instructions apply to an off-grid application.
-**NOTE:** In a Victron networked system the charging variables will be managed automatically by the AES battery BMS and the Venus GX / Color Control GX device. Discharging variables are managed by the set up of the Victron inverter.
+**NOTE:** In a Victron networked system the charging variables will be managed automatically by the AES battery BMS and the GX device. Discharging variables are managed by the set up of the Victron inverter.
 ===== 2. Documentation =====
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   * MultiPlus Inverter Charge Manual
   * SmartSolar / BlueSolar Charge Controller Manual
-  * Venus GX (VGX) / Color Control GX (CCGX) Manual
+  * GX device (Cerbo GX) Manual
 Discover Reference Documents:
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-Battery charge and discharge rates are managed automatically by the AES LiFePO4 Battery and Victron CCGX device. Using very large solar arrays with battery banks that are too small can exceed the operating limits of the battery to charge and possibly lead to the BMS triggering over-current protection. Battery capacity must be sized to accept the maximum charge current of the system, or the the charging devices must be curtailed to charge below the operating limit of the installed batteries. This value is derived by adding together the charge capacities of all inverter/chargers and solar charge controllers in the system. Additionally, battery peak capacity must be sized to support the surge requirements demanded by the load attached to the inverter. Match the sum of all inverter peak power values with the sum of all battery peak battery current values.
+Battery charge and discharge rates are managed automatically by the AES LiFePO4 Battery and Victron GX device (Cerbo GX). Using very large solar arrays with battery banks that are too small can exceed the operating limits of the battery to charge and possibly lead to the BMS triggering over-current protection. Battery capacity must be sized to accept the maximum charge current of the system, or the the charging devices must be curtailed to charge below the operating limit of the installed batteries. This value is derived by adding together the charge capacities of all inverter/chargers and solar charge controllers in the system. Additionally, battery peak capacity must be sized to support the surge requirements demanded by the load attached to the inverter. Match the sum of all inverter peak power values with the sum of all battery peak battery current values.
 ^ Model^ Inverter Peak* ^ Charger ^ 1-Phase Min 42-48-6650 ^ 3-Phase Min 42-48-6650 ^
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   * MultiPlus / Quattro - version 459 or later.
-  * GX device to include Color Control/ Venus/Octo/Cerbo- version 2.40 or later.
+  * GX device (Cerbo GX, Venus GX, etc) to include version 2.40 or later.
   * VE.Direct MPPT - version 1.42 or later.
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 ==== 4.2 VE.Configure Settings ====
-This section presumes familiarity with VEConfigure software. These settings are for an off-grid application. These parameters once set will become the default values used if communication with the AES battery is interrupted for some reason. During normal operation the charge characteristics are governed automatically by the CCGX via DVCC, with instructions from the connected AES battery. However it is necessary to set the discharging parameters for DC input low shut-down found under the Inverter Tab. After setting the parameters, ‘send’ all parameters to the inverter and CCGX. Restart the CCGX after completion.
+This section presumes familiarity with VEConfigure software. These settings are for an off-grid application. These parameters once set will become the default values used if communication with the AES battery is interrupted for some reason. During normal operation the charge characteristics are governed automatically by the GX device via DVCC, with instructions from the connected AES battery. However it is necessary to set the discharging parameters for DC input low shut-down found under the Inverter Tab. After setting the parameters, ‘send’ all parameters to the inverter and GX device. Restart the GX device after completion.
-If the system is in a off-grid setting the max charge current would be dependent on generator size,. Also keep in mind the settings below are for 1 unit only. If the system is a multiple inverter/charger configuration, determine the max charge current for all units installed does not exceed the Discover battery charge current limit .
+Also keep in mind the settings below are for 1 unit only. If the system is a multiple inverter/charger configuration, determine the max charge current for all units installed does not exceed the Discover battery charge current limit .
 ^ General Tab ^44-24-2800 ^42-48-6650^
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 ==== 4.3 VE.Direct MPPT Settings ====
-During normal operation the MPPT charge characteristics are governed by the CCGX via DVCC, with instructions from the connected AES battery.
+During normal operation the MPPT charge characteristics are governed by the GX device via DVCC, with instructions from the connected AES battery.
 The settings below are precautionary. This section presumes familiarity with VictronConnect (Bluetooth App) used to configure, monitor and diagnose Victron MPPT products which feature Blue-tooth, or are equipped with a VE.Direct Port.
 **NOTE:** VE.Can MPPTs cannot be used and are not yet supported
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 Before connecting LYNK to the Victron Network ensure that the firmware for all Victron devices is up to date.
-Insert one end of a CAT5 communication cable into the LYNK Edge Card port and the other end into one of the two VE.Can ports on the back of the Color Control GX (CCGX). Use the terminator provided with the CCGX to terminate the network by plugging it into the second VE.Can port. See diagram below.
+Insert one end of a CAT5 communication cable into the LYNK Edge Card port and the other end into one of the two VE.Can ports on the back of the GX device (Cerbo GX). Use the terminator provided with the GX device to terminate the network by plugging it into the second VE.Can port. See diagram below.
+{{ :battery_compatibility:discover_comm_1.1.png |}}
-{{ :battery_compatibility:discover_comm_diagram.png |}}
 **NOTE:** Discover DC Power Converter and Lynk Gateway are internally terminated
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   * Turn on all Victron equipment.
-Through the VRM or a physical CCGX access the System Setup menu in the Remote Console. Scroll down to select each item and then set as indicated.
+Through the VRM or a physical GX device access the System Setup menu in the Remote Console. Scroll down to select each item and then set as indicated.
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-Return to the Device List and the CCGX should display Discover AES as one of the devices along with the battery SoC, Voltage and Amps. If you have multiple batteries a single entry will show up, which represents all batteries.
+Return to the Device List and the GX device should display Discover AES as one of the devices along with the battery SoC, Voltage and Amps. If you have multiple batteries a single entry will show up, which represents all batteries.
 **NOTE:** If Discover does not appear on the Device List, confirm that the CAT5 communication cable is a normal patch type and not a cross over type. Use manufactured cables to avoid bad crimps and reduce the risk of a poor
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 Once the VE.Can and CAN-bus bit rate is set, communication of the AES battery parameters will be automatic.
-During normal operation, the charge parameter limits are set by the BMS of the AES battery and communicated through the system by the CCGX to the inverter/charger and MPPT.
+During normal operation, the charge parameter limits are set by the BMS of the AES battery and communicated through the system by the GX device to the inverter/charger and MPPT.
 Navigate from the Device List screen > Settings > System Setup>DVCC