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--- updating_firmware:updating_ve.bus_products [2019-09-21 14:49] – [VEFlash is deprecated in favour of VictronConnect] guy_stewart
+++ updating_firmware:updating_ve.bus_products [2020-05-25 01:49] – [Notes] guy_stewart
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 ===== 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]].
+Being both faster and easier to use, we now recommend to use VictronConnect for firmware updates. Instructions in the [[https://docs.victronenergy.com/victronconnect-vebus.html#firmware-updates|VictronConnect VE.Bus manual]].
-Use VEFlash for all (older) models not supported by VictronConnect.
+Use VEFlash only for (older) models not supported by VictronConnect.
 ===== Instructions for the old (deprecated) method =====
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 ==== Notes ====
   * 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]].
+  * New firmware files are available from [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/|Victron Professional]] (a free account is required).
   * 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://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/manual-VE.Bus-firmware-versions-explained-EN.pdf|VE.Bus firmware versions explained]] carefully to select the best firmware for your system. For recent products, use the latest 400 version.