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**Device list**\\ | **Device list**\\ | ||
- | LOCAL - This page shows all the Victron products that have been discovered by your device, and to which a connection can be made. Click on the desired product. | + | LOCAL - This page shows all the Victron products that have been discovered by your phone, and to which a connection can be made. Click on the desired product. |
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- | VRM - This page will show a GX device | + | VRM - This page will show a GX product |
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**Battery Monitor pages**:\\ | **Battery Monitor pages**:\\ | ||
- | Clicking on ' | + | Clicking on ' |
*To access ' | *To access ' | ||
From ' | From ' | ||
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Clicking on your Solar Charge Controller product allows you to view the current charging status. | Clicking on your Solar Charge Controller product allows you to view the current charging status. | ||
*To access ' | *To access ' | ||
- | ' | + | ' |
For a full explanation of the Solar Charge Controller options follow [[https:// | For a full explanation of the Solar Charge Controller options follow [[https:// | ||
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**Phoenix Inverter pages**\\ | **Phoenix Inverter pages**\\ | ||
- | Clicking on the Phoenix Inverter allows you to view dynamic data such as power-draw of connected loads; a power bar will show how hard your inverter is working; and you will find information such as battery voltage etc. | + | Clicking on the Phoenix Inverter allows you to view dynamic data such as power-draw of connected loads; a power bar will show how hard your inverter is working, and you will find information such as battery voltage, etc. |
*To access ' | *To access ' | ||
- | ' | + | ' |
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**Blue Smart IP65 charger pages**\\ | **Blue Smart IP65 charger pages**\\ | ||
- | The Blue Smart IP65 battery charger comes with Bluetooth already built in. When the Blue Smart charger is powered-up it will be discoverable using the VictronConnect app on your device. (Except Windows PC - See **3.1 Windows PC**, above). | + | The Blue Smart IP65 battery charger comes with Bluetooth already built-in. When the Blue Smart charger is powered-up it will be discoverable using the VictronConnect app on your phone. (Except Windows PC - See **3.1 Windows PC**, above). |
- | The ' | + | The ' |
*To access ' | *To access ' | ||
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**Lithium Batteries Smart**\\ | **Lithium Batteries Smart**\\ | ||
- | Lithium Batteries Smart have Bluetooth built-in. Clicking on the Lithium battery from the Device list will allow you to view live data about the battery status, voltage and temperature. You will also see the voltage of each cell - which is an essential guide to battery health. | + | Lithium Batteries Smart have Bluetooth built-in. Clicking on the Lithium battery from the Device list will allow you to view live data about the battery status, voltage, and temperature. You will also see the voltage of each cell - which is an essential guide to battery health. |
*To access ' | *To access ' | ||
From ' | From ' | ||
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**Windows**\\ | **Windows**\\ | ||
- | Here is a VictronConnect app screenshot from a device | + | Here is a VictronConnect app screenshot from a PC using a version of the Microsoft Windows operating system showing information from an MPPT. |
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**macOS X**\\ | **macOS X**\\ | ||
- | Here is a VictronConnect app screenshot from a device | + | Here is a VictronConnect app screenshot from a PC running the Mac Operating System showing information from an MPPT. |
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{{youtube> | {{youtube> | ||
- | ==== 5.3 Renaming your devices | + | ==== 5.3 Renaming your products |
- | It is possible to change the name of your devices | + | It is possible to change the name of your Victron product |
- | To change the name: First complete your connection; then go to the **Product info** page. To access that page, click the button on the upper right. For some products it will be the settings icon: {{: | + | To change the name: First, complete your connection; then go to the **Product info** page. To access that page, click the button on the upper right. For some products, it will be the settings icon: {{: |
For other products you'll find the {{: | For other products you'll find the {{: | ||
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==== 5.4 How to disable and re-enable Bluetooth ==== | ==== 5.4 How to disable and re-enable Bluetooth ==== | ||
- | All our products that have Bluetooth built-in, have a feature that allows disabling Bluetooth. Typically the reason for doing so is security, even though the Bluetooth connection is protected by a PINcode, there is nothing more secure than disabling it. | + | All our products that have Bluetooth built-in, have a feature that allows disabling Bluetooth. Typically the reason for doing so is security, even though the Bluetooth connection is protected by a PIN code, there is nothing more secure than disabling it. |
In most cases, it's also possible to re-enable Bluetooth after disabling. For example by using a VE.Direct cable. | In most cases, it's also possible to re-enable Bluetooth after disabling. For example by using a VE.Direct cable. | ||
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=== Finding the Bluetooth menu === | === Finding the Bluetooth menu === | ||
- | First complete your connection; then go to the **Product info** page by clicking the button on the upper right: | + | First, complete your connection; then go to the **Product info** page by clicking the button on the upper right: |
* For some products, it will be the settings icon: {{: | * For some products, it will be the settings icon: {{: | ||
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If the product has the feature that Bluetooth can be disabled, you will see the field " | If the product has the feature that Bluetooth can be disabled, you will see the field " | ||
- | For some products a Disable button is shown instead of a toggle switch. | + | For some products, a Disable button is shown instead of a toggle switch. |
=== How to re-enable Bluetooth === | === How to re-enable Bluetooth === | ||
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== Re-enable Bluetooth using VE.Direct == | == Re-enable Bluetooth using VE.Direct == | ||
- | Connect the product with a VE.Direct to USB cable to your PC or Android device | + | Connect the product with a VE.Direct to USB cable to your phone and use VictronConnect to re-enable Bluetooth in the **Product Info** page (see [[# |
== Re-enable Bluetooth using the MODE button on the product == | == Re-enable Bluetooth using the MODE button on the product == | ||
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Press and hold the MODE button on the product for 10 seconds will perform a Bluetooth reset. This means that the following actions will be executed: | Press and hold the MODE button on the product for 10 seconds will perform a Bluetooth reset. This means that the following actions will be executed: | ||
* Bluetooth will be re-enabled | * Bluetooth will be re-enabled | ||
- | * The connected Bluetooth | + | * The connected Bluetooth |
* The PIN code is reset to its [[# | * The PIN code is reset to its [[# | ||
- | * The pairing information is cleared; this requires [[victronconnect: | + | * The pairing information is cleared; this requires [[victronconnect: |
== Lithium Smart batteries == | == Lithium Smart batteries == | ||
The product page can be found [[https:// | The product page can be found [[https:// | ||
- | Once Bluetooth is disabled, it is disabled **permanently** and is **irreversible**. This means that VictronConnect will ask for a confirmation code displayed in the dialogue; if you are sure that you want to permanently disable Bluetooth, enter the code displayed and choose " | + | Once Bluetooth is disabled, it is disabled **permanently** and is **irreversible**. This means that VictronConnect will ask for a confirmation code displayed in the dialogue; if you are sure that you want to permanently disable Bluetooth, enter the code displayed, and choose " |
== Phoenix Smart IP43 Chargers == | == Phoenix Smart IP43 Chargers == | ||
The product page can be found [[https:// | The product page can be found [[https:// | ||
Once Bluetooth is disabled, there are multiple ways to re-enable it again: | Once Bluetooth is disabled, there are multiple ways to re-enable it again: | ||
- | - Using the [[# | + | - Using the [[# |
- | - Using a [[# | + | - Using a [[# |
== Blue Smart IP22 Chargers == | == Blue Smart IP22 Chargers == | ||
- | The product page for can be found [[https:// | + | The product page can be found [[https:// |
Once Bluetooth is disabled, it can be re-enabled with the [[# | Once Bluetooth is disabled, it can be re-enabled with the [[# | ||
== Blue Smart IP65 Chargers == | == Blue Smart IP65 Chargers == | ||
- | The product page for can be found [[https:// | + | The product page can be found [[https:// |
Once Bluetooth is disabled, it can be re-enabled with the [[# | Once Bluetooth is disabled, it can be re-enabled with the [[# | ||
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For these chargers there are two options: | For these chargers there are two options: | ||
* Disable Bluetooth **permanently**. This option is **irreversible** and VictronConnect will ask for a confirmation code displayed in the dialogue; if you are sure that you want to permanently disable Bluetooth, enter the code displayed and choose " | * Disable Bluetooth **permanently**. This option is **irreversible** and VictronConnect will ask for a confirmation code displayed in the dialogue; if you are sure that you want to permanently disable Bluetooth, enter the code displayed and choose " | ||
- | * Enable Bluetooth for 30 seconds at power-up. This allows you connect to the product and to perform a firmware update or re-enable Bluetooth. If you do not connect within the first 30 seconds Bluetooth will be disabled. | + | * Enable Bluetooth for 30 seconds at power-up. This allows you to connect to the product and to perform a firmware update or re-enable Bluetooth. If you do not connect within the first 30 seconds Bluetooth will be disabled. |
== SmartSolar MPPTs == | == SmartSolar MPPTs == | ||
The product page can be found [[https:// | The product page can be found [[https:// | ||
- | Bluetooth can be re-enabled by connecting a VE.Direct to USB cable to your PC or Android device | + | Bluetooth can be re-enabled by connecting a VE.Direct to USB cable to your phone and following |
**Smart Battery Protect**\\ | **Smart Battery Protect**\\ | ||
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**Smart BMV-712**\\ | **Smart BMV-712**\\ | ||
The product page can be found [[https:// | The product page can be found [[https:// | ||
- | The BMV-712' | + | The BMV-712' |
**Smart BMS**\\ | **Smart BMS**\\ | ||
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**Smart Shunt**\\ | **Smart Shunt**\\ | ||
The product page can be found [[https:// | The product page can be found [[https:// | ||
- | Bluetooth can be re-enabled by connecting a VE.Direct to USB cable to your PC or Android device | + | Bluetooth can be re-enabled by connecting a VE.Direct to USB cable to your phone and following |
==== 5.5 Importing and converting a GX Product Family database File ==== | ==== 5.5 Importing and converting a GX Product Family database File ==== | ||
- | VictronConnect for Mac OSX and Windows allows you to import and convert the database log file (that is created by the VenusOS on the GX Product Family | + | VictronConnect for Mac OSX and Windows allows you to import and convert the database log file (that is created by the VenusOS on the GX Product Family) to a Microsoft Excel XLSX file. This can be useful if the site is remote and without an internet connection to upload the file to the [[https:// |
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** Save settings ** | ** Save settings ** | ||
- | Connect your device | + | Connect your phone to the Victron product, go to the ' |
{{: | {{: | ||
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** Load settings ** | ** Load settings ** | ||
- | Connect your device | + | Connect your phone to the Victron product, go to the ' |
- | When the file is loaded, the changes are not immediately | + | When the file is loaded, the changes are not immediately applied to make it possible to review them first. The differences between the product' |
{{: | {{: | ||
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** Share settings ** | ** Share settings ** | ||
- | The 'Share settings' | + | The 'Share settings' |
Also, settings you have already saved using VictronConnect are stored in a settings file and can be shared with other products through the ' | Also, settings you have already saved using VictronConnect are stored in a settings file and can be shared with other products through the ' | ||
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There are two methods to open a previously stored settings-file: | There are two methods to open a previously stored settings-file: | ||
- | - From the settings file manager, as in above screenshot, to see the settings without having to be connected to the product. A snapshot of all data, including voltage readings, history data, and so forth, will be loaded and visible to inspect. | + | - From the settings file manager, as in the above screenshot, to see the settings without having to be connected to the product. A snapshot of all data, including voltage readings, history data, and so forth, will be loaded and visible to inspect. |
- From the product settings pages, only possible when connected to a product. | - From the product settings pages, only possible when connected to a product. | ||
- | Note that the first method only works when the settings file is created with the exact same VictronConnect version that as used to store the file. To open a file made longer ago, use the second method: connect the same product, and then load the settings. | + | Note that the first method only works when the settings file is created with the exact same VictronConnect version that was used to store the file. To open a file made with an older VictronConnect version, use the second method: connect the same product, and then load the settings. |
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The demo feature can be used to: | The demo feature can be used to: | ||
* Learn about the settings which are available on your Victron product. By exploring the library' | * Learn about the settings which are available on your Victron product. By exploring the library' | ||
- | * Create a specific product setup, save it ...and then send it to a customer so that they have those settings on their device, and can install them on their Victron product. | + | * Create a specific product setup, save it ...and then send it to a customer so that they have those settings on their phone, and can install them on their Victron product. |
* Besides loading products from the standard library, it is also possible to load them from a saved file using the ' | * Besides loading products from the standard library, it is also possible to load them from a saved file using the ' | ||
* Review settings made to your installations, | * Review settings made to your installations, | ||
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{{: | {{: | ||
- | To load a saved settings file as a demo, go to the ' | + | To load a saved settings file as a demo, go to the ' |
{{: | {{: | ||
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==== 9.1 Introduction & automatic updates ==== | ==== 9.1 Introduction & automatic updates ==== | ||
- | __What about updating Firmware on VE.Bus | + | __What about updating Firmware on VE.Bus |
Please follow this [[https:// | Please follow this [[https:// | ||
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__How can I see what firmware version is available? | __How can I see what firmware version is available? | ||
- | Connect | + | First, connect |
- | Or, when not close to the product, open the Demo library and select the product. The Product info page will show the latest available version that is shipped with VictronConnect. | + | Some firmware versions are mandatory, when you connect to the product VictronConnect will prompt to update immediately in case there is a mandatory version available. |
+ | |||
+ | Or, when not close to the product, open the Demo library, and select the product. The Product info page will show the latest available version that is shipped with VictronConnect. | ||
__Do I need to be connected to the internet for updating firmware?__ | __Do I need to be connected to the internet for updating firmware?__ | ||
- | No. Updating firmware does **not** require an internet connection, the latest Firmware files are already loaded inside VictronConnect, | + | No. Updating firmware does **not** require an internet connection, the latest Firmware files are already loaded inside VictronConnect, |
__How does it work?__ | __How does it work?__ | ||
- | After connecting your product, VictronConnect will automatically check whether | + | After connecting your product, VictronConnect will automatically check whether a mandatory update is available, and in that case, you will be guided through the update procedure before doing anything else. |
+ | |||
+ | If an update is available but is not mandatory, you will be able to see your product' | ||
- | A firmware update - when available - will need to be completed in order to continue | + | A firmware update - when available - will need to be completed in order to change settings on your Victron product |
__Will I need to reconfigure my MPPT or BMV after the update?__ | __Will I need to reconfigure my MPPT or BMV after the update?__ | ||
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==== 9.2 Updating to a self-supplied firmware file ==== | ==== 9.2 Updating to a self-supplied firmware file ==== | ||
- | The previous chapter explained how VictronConnect will automatically update to the latest | + | The previous chapter explained how VictronConnect will automatically update to the latest firmware version. Besides that, it is also possible to update a product with a file that you supply |
This is not needed very often. Some reasons to do so could be: | This is not needed very often. Some reasons to do so could be: | ||
- | * Update to a very recent version, | + | * Update to a very recent version, |
- | * Update a product to a special version, such as the required to disable Bluetooth in the Lithium batteries. See the files in [[https:// | + | * Update a product to a special |
=== Instructions for Windows and MacOS computers === | === Instructions for Windows and MacOS computers === | ||
- | With your device | + | With your phone and Victron product connected to VictronConnect, |
- | There is no need to worry about using a wrong file - the software | + | There is no need to worry about using a wrong file - VictronConnect |
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=== Instructions for Android and iOS phones and tablets === | === Instructions for Android and iOS phones and tablets === | ||
- | The process is slightly different from the Windows/MacOS routine, as there is no file browser on a mobile device. | + | The process is slightly different from the Windows/macOS routine, as there is no file browser on a mobile device. |
- | Firstly, you need to add the desired firmware file to the VictronConnect firmware library. Firmware files can be added to the library from: an email attachment; web browser; Dropbox; file browser | + | Firstly, you need to add the desired firmware file to the VictronConnect firmware library. Firmware files can be added to the library from an email attachment, web browser, Dropbox, file browser, and any kind of app that can handle files. For both iOS and Android the procedure to add the file is the same: go to the app that contains the firmware file, tap on it, and open it with VictronConnect. VictronConnect will be opened and show: "File added to the firmware library" |
- | If the message doesn' | + | If the message doesn' |
- | In case you are not sure which file to use, its no problem to add multiple files to the library. In the next step, VictronConnect will automatically only show the files that match with the connected product. | + | In case you are not sure which file to use, it is not a problem to add multiple files to the library. In the next step, VictronConnect will automatically only show the files that match with the connected product. |
- | * **Note for iOS**: The current version of Google Chrome for iOS fails to download " | + | * **Note for iOS**: The current version of Google Chrome for iOS fails to download " |
* **Note for Android**: VictronConnect needs to be running before opening files. | * **Note for Android**: VictronConnect needs to be running before opening files. | ||
- | Open VictronConnect and, without closing it, switch to the app containing the file, select it and choose to open it with VictronConnect. | + | Open VictronConnect and, without closing it, switch to the app containing the file, select it, and choose to open it with VictronConnect. |
Here are screenshot showing the detailed steps: | Here are screenshot showing the detailed steps: |
victronconnect/start.txt · Last modified: 2021-01-11 13:04 by boekel