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--- ess:quick-installation-guide [2019-08-15 11:33] – [Step 3 - Select the system hardware] guy_stewart
+++ ess:quick-installation-guide [2023-05-23 10:45] (current) – [Step 3 - Select the system hardware] guy_stewart
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 Both drawings show all AC- and DC-Coupled combinations.
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   * Victron inverter/charger(s): [[https://www.victronenergy.com/inverters-chargers]]
   * Victron Interface MK3-USB: [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/interface-mk3-usb]]
-  * A Victron [[venus-os:start|GX device]] such as the CCGX or Venus GX: [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:start]]
+  * A Victron [[venus-os:start|GX device]] such as the Cerbo GX or Venus GX: [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:start]]
   * RJ45 UTP cable(s): [[https://www.victronenergy.com/cables/rj45-utp-cable]]
   * Batteries
+Note: This information does not apply to the Multi RS models, which use a VE.Can interface (not VE.Bus) see the RS product manuals for specific information on programming them for ESS.
 For a DC coupled ESS you will also need:
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 And one or more of the Energy Meter accessories:
-  * Victron ASS030572018 - RS485 to USB interface 1.8m
+  * Victron ASS030572018 - RS485 to USB interface 1.8m: [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/rs485%20to%20usb%20interface]]
   * Victron Zigbee to USB and RS485 converter: [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/zigbee-converters]]
-To measure PV from a PV Inverter type other than Fronius, SMA or Solar edge, you will need one of these:
+To measure PV power coming from a grid-tie PV inverter of a type other than Fronius, SMA, ABB or Solar Edge, you will need one of these:
   * Victron Current sensor: [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ac-current-sensor]]
   * Victron Energy meters: [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/energy-meter]]
-  * Details on how to measure PV Inverter output are in the [[ccgx:start#measuring_pv_inverter_output|CCGX Manual, chapter PV Inverters]]
+  * Details on how to measure grid-tie PV inverter output are in the GX device manual: [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#connecting_a_pv_inverter]]
 To equip the system with WiFi you will need:
   * Victron WiFi module: BPP900100200  or BPP900200200
-  *  Details on connecting your [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] to the internet are in the [[ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|CCGX manual, chapter Internet]]
+  *  Details on connecting your [[venus-os:start|GX device]] to the internet are in the [[ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|GX device manual, chapter Internet]]
 In case of a smart battery such as BYD, you might need:
   * VE.Can to CAN-bus BMS cable: [[https://www.victronenergy.com.au/cables/ve-can-to-can-bus-bms]]
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 ===== Step 5 - Update firmware of all equipment =====
-=== CCGX or Venus GX ===
+=== GX device ===
-The easiest way is to let the CCGX or Venus GX do an automatic update. This can be selected from its menu, once it is connected to the internet. Alternatively update via a SD card. For instructions how to update see: [[ccgx:firmware_updating|]]
+The easiest way is to let the GX device (Cerbo GX) do an automatic update. This can be selected from its menu, once it is connected to the internet. Alternatively update via a SD card. For instructions how to update see: [[ccgx:firmware_updating|]]
-=== MPPTs Solar Chargers ===
+=== Inverter/chargers and MPPT Solar Chargers ===
 Use VictronConnect; instructions are in the [[victronconnect:start#firmware_updates|VictronConnect manual, section Firmware updates]].
-=== Multi and Quattro Inverter/chargers ===
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-For details, see the [[updating_firmware:updating_ve.bus_products|VE.Flash Instructions]].
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 ===== Step 8 - Connect all communication cables =====
-  * Connect CCGX to inverter/chargers use RJ45 cable
+  * Connect GX device to inverter/chargers use RJ45 cable
-  * Connect MPPT to CCGX use VE.direct cable
+  * Connect MPPT to GX device use VE.direct cable
-  * Connect energy meters to CCGX using the USB to RS485 interface or Zigbee units
+  * Connect energy meters to GX device using the USB to RS485 interface or Zigbee units
-  * Connect smart battery to CCGX, use special RJ45 cable
+  * Connect smart battery to GX device, use special RJ45 cable
-  * Connect CCGX to internet via Ethernet cable or WiFi module
+  * Connect GX device to internet via Ethernet cable or WiFi module
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+===== Step 9 - Make the GX device settings =====
-===== Step 9 - Make the Venus-device settings =====
+  * Go to ESS settings on GX device, make ESS settings
-  * Go to ESS settings on CCGX, make ESS settings
   * Go to CanBus, select smart battery
-  * Find Fronius, SMA or Solar edge on CCGX. assign correct role
+  * Find Fronius, SMA or Solar edge on GX device. assign correct role
-  * Find current sensor on CCGX, assign correct role
+  * Find current sensor on GX device, assign correct role
-  * Find Energy meter(s) on CCGX, assign correct role
+  * Find Energy meter(s) on GX device, assign correct role
-For details, see the [[ess:design-installation-manual#venus-device_-_ess_settings|relevant section in the ESS Design and installation manual]].
+For details, see the [[ess:design-installation-manual#GX device_-_ess_settings|relevant section in the ESS Design and installation manual]].
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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)
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 For more information, refer to the [[vrm_portal:start|]].
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 ===== Step 11 - Commissioning =====