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--- ve.can:updating_firmware [2016-06-14 23:24] – created mvader
+++ ve.can:updating_firmware [2019-08-15 12:52] (current) – guy_stewart
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-====== Updating firmware of a VE.Can product ======
+====== How to update firmware - VE.Can ======
-Products which can be updated via its VE.Can port are:
+This page explains the procedure to update firmware for products that have a VE.Can port. There are two ways:
-  * BlueSolar Charger 150/70 VE.Can
-  * BlueSolar Charger 150/85 VE.Can
-  * VE.Bus to VE.Can interface cable
-  * Lynx Shunt VE.Can
-Products with a VE.Can port that need to be updated differently are:
+  - Remotely via internet - applies to systems that have a [[venus-os:start|GX device]], and are internet-connected.it can be done remotely.
-  * Lynx Ion (update via USB port instead)
+  - Locally, using a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/canusb-interface|CANUSB interface]].
-  * Lynx Ion + Shunt (update via USB port instead)
-  * VE.Can tank sender adapter (no updates available)
-  * Color Control GX (update via internet or with an [[ccgx:firmware_updating|sdcard]])
-===== Instructions =====
+Updating the firmware of a VE.Can product is typically most convenient by using the remote option. Its then not necessary to obtain the CANUSB adapter. In case you do need, but don't have the CANUSB, contact your dealer; they'll be able to help you in most cases; by lending one or by doing the update for you if you send them the product.
-There are two ways to update the firmware via the VE.Can port:
+===== Method 1: Remotely via internet =====
+See [[vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update|]].
+===== Method 2: Locally, using the CANUSB interface =====
+See [[ccgx:ccgx_ve_power_setup|]].
-  - Product connected locally to the laptop. Requires the CANUSB adapter, ASS ... .
-  - Product connect remotely, to a Color Control GX: [[ccgx:ccgx_ve_power_setup|Remote firmware update instructions]]