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--- ve.bus:manual_parallel_and_three_phase_systems [2019-01-22 10:16] – external edit 127.0.0.1
+++ ve.bus:manual_parallel_and_three_phase_systems [2019-06-28 09:01] – [Configuration] simonhackett
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   * Always update all units to the latest 400 firmware version([[updating_firmware:updating_ve.bus_products|firmware update instructions]]).
   * Note that some parts of the description below apply only to 4xx firmwares.
-  * All units in one system must be the same type and firmware version. The type is indicated by the first four digits of the firmware version number. For details, see the "VE.Bus Firmware Numbering System" section in the [[https://www.victronenergy.nl/upload/documents/manual-VE.Bus-firmware-versions-explained-EN.pdf|VE.Bus Firmware versions explained document]].
+  * All units in one system must be the same type and firmware version, this includes same size, system voltage, and feature set. The type is indicated by the first four digits of the firmware version number. For details, see the "VE.Bus Firmware Numbering System" section in the [[https://www.victronenergy.nl/upload/documents/manual-VE.Bus-firmware-versions-explained-EN.pdf|VE.Bus Firmware versions explained document]].
   * Specify with your [[https://www.victronenergy.com/where-to-buy|Victron distributor]] that you will be connecting units in parallel or multi-phase and identical units must be supplied.
 ===== Warning =====
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 ===== Configuration =====
+Note: Special considerations exist before initial power-up for large systems using Redflow batteries: [[https://redflow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360029645212|Click here for details]].
 In the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software#ve-configuration-tools-for-ve-bus-products|VE Configuration tools]] there are two different programs. One to configure small systems and  one for larger systems:
   * Up to three units: use VE.Bus Quick Configure
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 Note that AES is only operational in stand-alone systems. Not in parallel and multi-phase systems.
 ==== Virtual switch ====
 A unique virtual switch configuration can be configured for each unit in the system. With the exception of the Ignore AC input function: configure that in the master of L1.