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====== Updating VE.Bus firmware, using VEFlash ====== | ====== Updating VE.Bus firmware, using VEFlash ====== | ||
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+ | ===== VEFlash is deprecated in favour of VictronConnect ====== | ||
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+ | Being both faster and easier to use, we now recommend to use VictronConnect for firmware updates. Instructions in the [[https:// | ||
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+ | Use VEFlash only for (older) models not supported by VictronConnect. | ||
+ | ===== Instructions for the old (deprecated) method ===== | ||
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+ | **Warning: This operation must only be carried out by Victron-trained Engineers, Installers and Dealers, and must not be attempted by system Owners and Users.** | ||
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+ | Updating firmware on a VE.Bus product (Inverters, Multis and Quattros) has system-critical implications: | ||
+ | * All settings will be lost - [[https:// | ||
+ | * Assistants and parallel or three-phase configuration will be lost. | ||
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+ | Setting up a VE.Bus system requires both training and experience. We offer no direct support for un-trained individuals carrying-out reconfiguration. | ||
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+ | These instructions are for the VEFlash firmware update method, it is also possible to update [[https:// | ||
==== Notes ==== | ==== Notes ==== | ||
- | * VEFlash | + | * Updating a VE.bus product can be done using VEFlash.exe which you will find in VE Configure Tools, available for download on our [[https:// |
+ | * New firmware files are available from [[https:// | ||
+ | * To select the right file, check the firmware version which is in the product now. Look for a seven digit number (eg. 2654153) which you'll find printed on a sticker on the control board. The first four digits indicate the model, and must match the first four digits of the file you intend to upload. | ||
+ | * There are different firmware types available. Read our PDF [[https:// | ||
+ | * Always use the latest version of VEFlash. It will automatically check online for updates on startup | ||
* When updating parallel or three-phase installation, | * When updating parallel or three-phase installation, | ||
- | * After updating firmware, all settings will be rest to defaults. The unit will be reset to stand alone mode and any Assistant settings will be removed. | + | * After updating firmware, all settings will be reset to their factory |
- | * There are different firmware types available, read our PDF [[http:// | + | * It is not required to keep your Victron equipment updated |
- | * When requestion firmware for a VE.Bus product, always include the current firmware | + | |
+ | Instruction video explaining how to update | ||
+ | {{youtube> | ||
==== Step by step instructions ==== | ==== Step by step instructions ==== | ||
- | Follow | + | Follow |
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- | Save Firmware file in an easy folder | + | Save the Firmware file in an easy to find folder. |
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- | Follow these steps carefully | + | Follow these steps carefully. |
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- | Once finished and OK is selected the Inverter/charger | + | Once finished and OK is selected the Inverter/Charger |
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- | Note that all settings will be rest to defaults. | + | Note that all settings will be reset to defaults. |
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+ | ===== DISQUS ===== | ||
+ | ~~DISQUS~~ |
updating_firmware/updating_ve.bus_products.txt · Last modified: 2023-06-29 10:48 by marianka