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====== Off-grid quick install manual ======

write introduction

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===== Step 1 - Understand how a Victron Energy off-grid system works =====




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==== Step 2 - Decide what type of off-grid system ====


AC or DC coupled?
monitoring

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==== Step 3 - Select the system hardware ====


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==== Step 4 - Install all equipment ====


Install and wire all system parts according to their manuals.
Do not connect communication cables between the various parts, this will be done at later stage

==== Step 5 - Update firmware of all equipment ====

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==== Step 6 - Set up parallel and/or 3 phase inverter/chargers ====


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==== Step 8 - Connect all communication cables ====


  * Connect CCGX to inverter/chargers use RJ45 cable
  * Connect MPPT to CCGX use VE.direct cable
  * Connect BMV to CCGX VE.direct cable
  * Connect smart battery to CCGX, use special RJ45 cable
  * Connect CCGX to internet via Ethernet cable or WiFi module

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==== Step 9 - Make the GX device settings ====

  * Go to CanBus, select smart battery
  * Find Fronius, SMA or Solar edge on CCGX. assign correct role
    

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==== Step 10 - Set up VRM ====


    Go to Victron VRM
    Make a user account (in case you do not yet have account)
    Add the system to your account
    Check if logging is correct

For more information, refer to the VRM Portal documentation.

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==== Step 11 - Commissioning ====


    Commission the system, see ESS manual, section Commissioning.
    Consider limiting access to end-user
    Consider turning automatic firmware updates off

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