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vebus_smart_dongle_manual [2019-06-24 14:54] – Moved system requirements to the top of the manual jpasopvebus_smart_dongle_manual [2019-08-15 11:50] – replace Venus-device with GX device guy_stewart
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-When used with Multi- inverter/chargers the dongle provides //on-battery// temperature and voltage sensing capabilities - allowing compensation for possible cable losses which can occur during charging and discharging. Temperature sensing allows accurate temperature-compensation during battery charge cycles. The dongle is, at present, the //only// way to add an "on-battery" sensing capability to the MultiPlus-II models, if they are not also connected to a [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] and CANbus battery.+When used with Multi- inverter/chargers the dongle provides //on-battery// temperature and voltage sensing capabilities - allowing compensation for possible cable losses which can occur during charging and discharging. Temperature sensing allows accurate temperature-compensation during battery charge cycles. The dongle is, at present, the //only// way to add an "on-battery" sensing capability to the MultiPlus-II models, if they are not also connected to a [[venus-os:start|GX device]] and CANbus battery.
  
-The dongle can be used in systems with or without a [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] - such as the CCGX. In systems //with// a [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]], and another source of temperature and voltage data (eg from a CANbus battery), the CCGX data will override temperature and voltage information from the dongle. In this role the dongle will still provide live-information via its VictronConnect interface; and it will provide firmware updates without requiring an internet connection.+The dongle can be used in systems with or without a [[venus-os:start|GX device]] - such as the CCGX. In systems //with// a [[venus-os:start|GX device]], and another source of temperature and voltage data (eg from a CANbus battery), the CCGX data will override temperature and voltage information from the dongle. In this role the dongle will still provide live-information via its VictronConnect interface; and it will provide firmware updates without requiring an internet connection.
  
-When the dongle is used in systems which //do not// have a [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]], the dongle's voltage and temperature data becomes the primary source of that information, and can be used by other connected devices for voltage compensation. +When the dongle is used in systems which //do not// have a [[venus-os:start|GX device]], the dongle's voltage and temperature data becomes the primary source of that information, and can be used by other connected devices for voltage compensation. 
  
-In systems with a Multiplus-II, dongle and [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]], but no other source of temperature and voltage, the data from the dongle will also be used. +In systems with a Multiplus-II, dongle and [[venus-os:start|GX device]], but no other source of temperature and voltage, the data from the dongle will also be used. 
  
 At this time, the VE.Bus Smart dongle cannot send its temperature and voltage data as part of a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/victronconnect:ve-smart-networking|VE.Smart network]]. At this time, the VE.Bus Smart dongle cannot send its temperature and voltage data as part of a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/victronconnect:ve-smart-networking|VE.Smart network]].
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 ===== Modes of operation ==== ===== Modes of operation ====
-The dongle can operate both as a //primary// and a //background// information source. It will assume either role automatically depending on whether a [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] (CCGX/VenusGX/OctoGX) is present in the system. +The dongle can operate both as a //primary// and a //background// information source. It will assume either role automatically depending on whether a [[venus-os:start|GX device]] (CCGX/VenusGX/OctoGX) is present in the system. 
  
 Due to restrictions in the VE.Bus communication protocol only one device can access data such as power readings.  Due to restrictions in the VE.Bus communication protocol only one device can access data such as power readings. 
  
-A [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] has priority over the dongle and should always be able to access all data. When power is applied to the dongle - or after a firmware update - the dongle will startup in //background// mode. VE.Bus communication ports will be monitored for 30 seconds. If during this time no [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] is detected the dongle will switch to //primary// mode, and all supported data will be available. While switching modes //VictronConnect// will temporarily indicate an "unknown" VE.Bus state. The dongle continuously monitors [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] activity on the VE.Bus. As soon as a [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] is detected it will switch itself to //background//  mode.+A [[venus-os:start|GX device]] has priority over the dongle and should always be able to access all data. When power is applied to the dongle - or after a firmware update - the dongle will startup in //background// mode. VE.Bus communication ports will be monitored for 30 seconds. If during this time no [[venus-os:start|GX device]] is detected the dongle will switch to //primary// mode, and all supported data will be available. While switching modes //VictronConnect// will temporarily indicate an "unknown" VE.Bus state. The dongle continuously monitors [[venus-os:start|GX device]] activity on the VE.Bus. As soon as a [[venus-os:start|GX device]] is detected it will switch itself to //background//  mode.
  
-Likewise, the dongle also monitors VE.Bus communication in order to discover if a [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]] is supplying the //Multi// with battery voltage and temperature data. It takes around 4 minutes after power on, or reset, before the dongle decides whether or not to transmit the battery voltage and temperature. +Likewise, the dongle also monitors VE.Bus communication in order to discover if a [[venus-os:start|GX device]] is supplying the //Multi// with battery voltage and temperature data. It takes around 4 minutes after power on, or reset, before the dongle decides whether or not to transmit the battery voltage and temperature. 
  
 When no //Multi// is connected //VictronConnect// will list the 'VE.Bus Smart Dongle' in the device list. In this case the dongle can be used as a Voltage/Temperature sensor.  When no //Multi// is connected //VictronConnect// will list the 'VE.Bus Smart Dongle' in the device list. In this case the dongle can be used as a Voltage/Temperature sensor. 
vebus_smart_dongle_manual.txt · Last modified: 2022-09-13 14:44 by stefanie

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