mppt-error-codes
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==== Err 20 - Maximum Bulk-time exceeded ==== | ==== Err 20 - Maximum Bulk-time exceeded ==== | ||
- | This error can only occur when the maximun bulk-time protection is active. | ||
- | This error will not auto-reset. | ||
- | This error is generated when the battery-absorption-voltage is not reached after 10 hours of charging. | ||
- | This protection is default disabled | + | === Solar Chargers === |
+ | The maximum bulk time protection is a feature that was in the chargers when they were just released (2015 or earlier) and later the feature was removed. | ||
- | It is default enabled on the Skylla-i and the Skylla IP44. | + | If you do see this error, then update to the latest firmware. |
- | Our advice is to not enable it on solar chargers. | + | If you then still have the error, perform a reset to factory defaults of the configuration, |
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+ | === AC Chargers === | ||
+ | This protection is default enabled on the Skylla-i and the Skylla IP44. | ||
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+ | This error is generated when the battery-absorption-voltage is not reached after 10 hours of charging. | ||
+ | The feature of this safety protection is to detect a shorted cell; and stop charging. | ||
==== Err 21 - Current sensor issue ==== | ==== Err 21 - Current sensor issue ==== | ||
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Disconnect all wires, and then reconnect all wires. If the error persists the charge controller is probably faulty. | Disconnect all wires, and then reconnect all wires. If the error persists the charge controller is probably faulty. | ||
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+ | Note that this error was introduced in v1.36. So when doing an update, it might look like the firmware update caused this issue; but it doesn' | ||
==== Err 33 - PV over-voltage ==== | ==== Err 33 - PV over-voltage ==== | ||
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The charger detects multiple conflicting network sources trying to take control of the charger. | The charger detects multiple conflicting network sources trying to take control of the charger. | ||
- | All Smart Solar charger models: | + | Applies to SmartSolar MPPTs and SmartSolar MPPTs VE.Can. |
- | * If the charger | + | The typical reason for the error to show is that the charger |
- | VE.CAN Smart Solar chargers only: | + | Resolution: disable the parallel operation by connecting VictronConnect, |
- | * If the charger is connected via VE.CAN to a Venus GX device do not install a VE.Direct | + | For SmartSolar MPPT VE.Can only, also make sure its not connected |
Once the conflict is resolved the error will disappear and the charger will resume normal operation, usually within a minute. | Once the conflict is resolved the error will disappear and the charger will resume normal operation, usually within a minute. | ||
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If the error is only present in the history data and the unit operates normally this error can be ignored safely. Explanation: | If the error is only present in the history data and the unit operates normally this error can be ignored safely. Explanation: | ||
+ | SmartSolar models (not the BlueSolar models): upgrading to v1.4x firmware is a one-way trip, you cannot go back to an older firmware version once you upgrade to v1.4x. Reverting to older firmware gives error 116 (calibration data lost), this can be fixed by re-installing the v1.4x firmware. | ||
==== Err 119 - Settings data lost ==== | ==== Err 119 - Settings data lost ==== | ||
The charger cannot read its configuration, | The charger cannot read its configuration, |
mppt-error-codes.txt · Last modified: 2024-02-12 05:48 by guy_stewart