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====== Updating VE.Bus firmware, using VEFlash ====== | ====== Updating VE.Bus firmware, using VEFlash ====== | ||
- | ==== Notes ==== | + | ===== VEFlash is deprecated in favour of VictronConnect ====== |
- | Important! Do not underestimate the complexity of updating firmware on a VE.Bus product (Inverters, Multis and Quattros). | + | |
- | During the update, all settings will be lost. And (re-)configuring a complex | + | Being both faster and easier to use, we now recommend to use VictronConnect for firmware updates. Instructions in the [[https:// |
- | * To update a VE.bus product | + | Use VEFlash only for (older) models not supported by VictronConnect. |
- | * New firmware files are available from [[https:// | + | ===== Instructions for the old (deprecated) method ===== |
- | * To select the right file, look at the current | + | |
- | * There are different firmware types available, read our PDF [[https:// | + | **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: | ||
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+ | * 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 | ||
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+ | ==== Notes ==== | ||
+ | * Updating | ||
+ | * New firmware files are available from [[https:// | ||
+ | * To select the right file, check the firmware version | ||
+ | * 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 | * 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 reset to factory 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 defaults. The unit will be in stand-alone mode, and any //Assistant// settings will be removed. |
+ | * It is not required to keep your Victron equipment updated to the latest firmware version. Stable systems should be left with their current firmware. Firmware updates should only be done when it is recommended to fix an issue you are experiencing, | ||
Instruction video explaining how to update your VE.Bus products: | Instruction video explaining how to update your VE.Bus products: | ||
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updating_firmware/updating_ve.bus_products.txt · Last modified: 2023-06-29 10:48 by marianka