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--- system_integration:hub4_grid_parallel [2016-12-02 11:01] – mvader
+++ system_integration:hub4_grid_parallel [2019-01-22 10:16] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-====== Hub-4 / grid parallel - manual ======
+====== Hub-4 / grid parallel - manual DEPRECATED ======
+Do not use Hub-4 for new installs. It is deprecated in favor of [[ess:start|ESS]].
+===== OLD MANUAL =====
 ===== 1. Introduction & features =====
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 ^ Part no.      ^ Description            ^
 | PMP, CMP or QUA | Multi or Quattro inverter/charger (see Note 1 below) |
-| REL200100000  | Wired AC sensor - 1 and 3-phase - max 65A per phase |
+| REL200100000  | Energy Meter - 1 and 3-phase - max 65A per phase |
 | BPP000300100R | Color Control GX |
 | ASS03006xxxx  | RJ-45 UTP Cable |
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 Notes:
   - The Multi or Quattro used needs to be a recent type with the new microprocessor (26xxxxx or 27xxxxx). All units currently shipping have this new microprocessor. Also, the Multi or Quattro needs to run the latest 4xx firmware. Contact your Victron representative for the firmware files. Update instructions are [[updating_firmware:updating_ve.bus_products|here]].
-  - The RS485 to USB interface cable from the CCGX to the AC sensor can be extended up to 100 meters max.
-  - The REL200100000 is the EM24DINAV93XISX from Carlo Gavazzi. Other EM24 models from Carlo Gavazzi can also be used, as the communication is the same. For example the EM24DINAV53DISX, which uses Current Transformers and can therefore work in systems > 63A per phase. Note that this model is not stocked by Victron Energy, we recommend to purchase it locally.
 ===== 3. Battery, inverter/charger and PV dimensioning =====
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 In a multi-phase system, the charge current is configured per phase. There is not a total charge current which the system adheres too. This means that, for example when there is a relatively small battery bank, and a huge over production of PV on L1, and not on the other phases, only part of that over production on L1 will be used to charge the battery.
-===== 5. Connecting and configuring the AC sensor =====
+===== 5. Grid Meter =====
-A Hub-4 setup requires an AC sensor connected in the main distribution panel: between the grid and installation. This AC sensor has been designed for 3 phase measurement, but can be configured for single phase support as well.
-=== 3-phase setup diagram: ===
+A Hub-4 setup requires an Energy Meter connected in the main distribution panel: between the grid and installation. The meter is a three phase meter, but can be used for single phase installations as well.
-{{system_integration:em24_3P.png?300}}
-=== single phase setup diagram: ===
+Follow the instructions in the [[:energy-meter|Energy Meter manual]].
-{{system_integration:em24_1P.png?300}}
-Note the jumper between terminals 1 and 4. You do not need this connection if you have the version AV2 of the sensor.
-=== Meter configuration ===
-Change the front selector of the AC sensor so it is not in the locked state. This will allow the CCGX to automatically configure the meter. The front selector is located next to the display as indicated in the image below.
-{{system_integration:em24_front_selector.png?300}}
-=== Option A: Wireless connection to CCGX ===
-. Connect the Zigbee to USB converter to the CCGX using the supplied USB cable. A few seconds after connecting, the active LED should be on and the TX/RX LED should be blinking (the converter takes its power from the CCGX, so the CCGX needs to be switched on as well).
-{{system_integration:ZigbeeCoordinator.png?300}}
-. Connect the Zigbee to RS485 converter to the EM24 energy meter:
-^ Converter ^ Grid meter ^
-| GND       | Terminal 43 |
-| A         | Terminal 42 |
-| B         | Terminal 41 |
-{{system_integration:ZigbeeRouter.png?300}}{{system_integration:EM24_Router.png?300}}
-. Make sure only one Zigbee device is powered up right now: the Zigbee to USB converter connected to the CCGX. Power down all others. //If you don't do this, the Zigbee to RS485 converter may be connected permanently to another Zigbee device.//
-. Connect the 12V DC power supply to the Zigbee to RS485 converter. When the power is switched on, check the LEDs again.
-=== Option B: Wired connection to CCGX ===
-Connect the meter to the CCGX using the USB to RS485 converter cable:
-^ RS485 Converter ^ Grid meter ^
-| Yellow    | Terminal 41 |
-| Orange    | Terminal 42 |
-| Black     | Terminal 43 |
-The Red, Green and Brown wire are not used
-{{system_integration:RS485_EM24.png?300}}
 ===== 6. Multi/Quattro installation =====
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 === Details ===
-The battery life feature prevents low battery state of charge over a long period. For example in winter, when there is insufficient PV power available to recharge the battery every day.
+The BatteryLife feature prevents low battery state of charge over a long period. For example in winter, when there is insufficient PV power available to recharge the battery every day.
 BatteryLife ensures that, on average, the battery will be recharged to 100% SOC, every day.
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 {{:ccgx:batterylifesettings2.png|}}
-  * Actual state of charge limit:\\ The dynamic state of charge limit. Battery discharge will be disabled when the SoC reached this level. Hub-4 assistant settings (SoC stop level and dynamic cut-off) take priority to this limit. So discharge may be stopped before the limit is reached (sustain mode). The SoC stop level can be disabled safely when battery life is enabled.
+  * Actual state of charge limit:\\ The dynamic state of charge limit. Battery discharge will be disabled when the SoC reached this level. Hub-4 assistant settings (SoC stop level and dynamic cut-off) take priority to this limit. So discharge may be stopped before the limit is reached (sustain mode). The SoC stop level can be disabled safely when BatteryLife is enabled.
   * Minimum state of charge limit:\\ The actual state of charge limit (and therefore the state of charge itself) will never be lowered below this limit.
-  * The different Battery Life states are:
+  * The different BatteryLife states are:
     * Self consumption: normal operation (discharge allowed)
     * Discharge disabled: the battery has been discharged to the actual SoC limit. The state will return to //self consumption// whenever the SoC rises 5%. When the system enters this state for the first time on a day, the actual SoC limit will be increased by 5%, and discharging will be allowed after the SoC has risen 10%.
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 For further configuration of the Color Control GX, see its [[ccgx:start|manual]].
-===== 10. Connecting an extra Energy Meter to measure PV Inverter output =====
-==== 10.1 Introduction and options ====
-Instead of used for the Hub-4 regulation, the same three phase meter can be configured to measure output of a PV Inverter. Make sure to check Paragraph 1.3 in the [[ccgx:start|Color Control GX Manual]] for other options of measuring PV Inverter output.
-Installation is similar to the AC sensor on the grid. Terminals 1, 4 and 7 should face the PV inverter. On the CCGX change the 'Role' of the meter to 'PV inverter'. You can now also chose its 'Position'. In the case of a Hub4 setup, this must be 'Input 1'. If you want to connect a single phase PV inverter to a 3-phase system connect all 3 phases to the grid phasing terminals (3, 6 and 9). Now you can chose on which phase you want the PV inverter by connecting the L1 line of the PV inverter to terminal 1, 4 or 7.
-There are 3 options to connect the extra AC sensor:
-    - Wired to a second RS485-USB converter. Works just like the grid meter.
-    - Wired on to the same RS485-USB converter already present for the grid meter. In this case you need to change the modbus address of one of the AC sensors (see 10.2).
-    - Wireless connection: the AC sensor is connected to an additional Zigbee to RS485 converter just like the grid meter. There is then no second Zigbee to USB interface necessary!. It is necessary to change of the modbus address of one of the AC sensors (see 10.2).
-Besides adding an extra sensor, it is also possible, in a single phase installation, to use the, unused, second phase to measure the output of the PV Inverter. See 10.3.
-==== 10.2 Changing the modbus address ====
-    - Press the joystick down until until the display shows 'Pass'. The joystick on the right side on the display, above the front selector).
-    - Press the joystick down again and release immediately.
-    - Press the joystick right several times until 'Address' appears. Press the joystick down. Now you can adjust the address by pressing the joystick up and down. Set it to 2.
-    - Press down again. 'Baudrate' appears.
-    - Press down again twice. 'Address' appears again.
-    - Press right until 'End' appears.
-    - Press down. The display now shows measurements again.
-==== 10.3 Single phase setup with a 3-phase meter: measuring PV on phase 2 ====
-On a single phase setup, you can use a single AC sensor to measure both grid and PV inverter. For wiring see the diagram below.
-{{:system_integration:carlo-l1grid-l2pv.jpg|}}
-On the CCGX go to the grid meter in the Wired AC sensor settings. Make sure 'Phase type' is set to 'Single phase' and 'PV inverter on phase 2' is enabled.
-{{:system_integration:ccgx-l1grid-l2pv.png|}}
 ===== 11. Troubleshooting =====
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   * Both Solar Charge Controllers with a VE.Can communication port as well as with a VE.Direct communication port can be used.
   * There is no VE.Bus to VE.Can interface cable required, also it is not required to set absorption and float voltages in the mppt higher than the same in the Multi or Quattro.
 ===== DISQUS =====
 ~~DISQUS~~