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--- updating_firmware:updating_ve.bus_products [2019-05-21 10:38] – guy_stewart
+++ updating_firmware:updating_ve.bus_products [2019-09-21 14:49] – [VEFlash is deprecated in favour of VictronConnect] guy_stewart
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 ====== Updating VE.Bus firmware, using VEFlash ======
-==== 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. ====
+===== VEFlash is deprecated in favour of VictronConnect ======
+Being both faster and easier to use, we now recommend to use VictronConnect for firmware updates. This is documented [[https://docs.victronenergy.com/victronconnect-vebus.html#firmware-updates|here]].
+Use VEFlash for all (older) models not supported by VictronConnect.
+===== Instructions for the old (deprecated) method =====
+**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.**
 Updating firmware on a VE.Bus product (Inverters, Multis and Quattros) has system-critical implications:
-  * All settings will be lost.
+  * All settings will be lost - [[https://docs.victronenergy.com/veconfigure.html#save-load-and-export-settings|Save your settings first!]]
   * Assistants and parallel or three-phase configuration will be lost.
 Setting up a VE.Bus system requires both training and experience. We offer no direct support for un-trained individuals carrying-out reconfiguration.
+These instructions are for the VEFlash firmware update method, it is also possible to update [[https://docs.victronenergy.com/victronconnect-vebus.html#firmware-updates|VE.Bus firmware with VictronConnect]], which is available for Windows, macOS, and Android.
 ==== Notes ====
-  * To update a VE.bus product you need VEFlash.exe which you will find in VE Configure Tools, available for download on our [[https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software|software page]].
+  * 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://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software|software page]].
   * New firmware files are available from [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/|Victron Professional]].
   * 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.