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mppt-error-codes [2019-07-05 06:43] – [Err 20 - Maximum Bulk-time exceeded] mvadermppt-error-codes [2019-11-30 10:10] – [Err 119 - Settings data lost] boekel
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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't. The Solar charger was then already not performing 100% before the update; updating to v1.36 or later merely made the issue more visible. The unit needs to be replaced.
  
 ==== Err 33 - PV over-voltage ==== ==== Err 33 - PV over-voltage ====
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 Applies to SmartSolar MPPTs and SmartSolar MPPTs VE.Can. Applies to SmartSolar MPPTs and SmartSolar MPPTs VE.Can.
  
-The typical reason for the error to show is that the charger is configured to operate in parallel using our [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/victronconnect:ve-smart-networking|wireless VE.Smart protocol]]; and at the same time it is part of an [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ess:start|Energy Storage System (ESS)]]. Or its used in an installation with an intelligent battery. In all those cases, the charger is being externally controlled, and should not at the same time be configured for parallel operation.+The typical reason for the error to show is that the charger is configured to operate in parallel using our [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/victronconnect:ve-smart-networking|wireless VE.Smart protocol]]; and at the same time it is part of an [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ess:start|Energy Storage System (ESS)]]. Or its used in an installation with an intelligent battery. In all those cases, the charger is being externally controlled (by ESS and/or intelligent battery), and should therefor not at the same time be configured for parallel operation.
  
 Resolution: disable the parallel operation by connecting VictronConnect, going to settings, then "VE.Smart networking" and choose "Leave network". Resolution: disable the parallel operation by connecting VictronConnect, going to settings, then "VE.Smart networking" and choose "Leave network".
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 This error will not auto-reset. To get it working again: This error will not auto-reset. To get it working again:
-  - First, restore it to factory defaults.+  - First, restore it to factory defaults. (top right in Victron Connect, click on the three dots)
   - Disconnect the charge controller from all power-sources   - Disconnect the charge controller from all power-sources
   - wait 3 minutes, and power up again.   - wait 3 minutes, and power up again.
mppt-error-codes.txt · Last modified: 2024-02-12 05:48 by guy_stewart

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