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--- vrm_portal:dashboard [2020-09-29 08:51] – mvader
+++ vrm_portal:dashboard [2022-07-03 12:47] – [3.1 Inverter controls in VRM] guystewart
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-==== 1.4. Details per section ====
+==== 1.5. Details per section ====
-=== 1.4.1 Schematic visualisation ===
+=== 1.5.1 Schematic visualisation ===
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 The information shown adapts itself to the system installed. For systems without an inverter/charger, separate blocks of information are shown, without connected lines and 'moving ants'.
-=== 1.4.2 Battery block ===
+=== 1.5.2 Battery block ===
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-Intended for installations with multiple batteries. For each measured battery in the system, the VRM Portal will show its name, the voltage, current, and state of charge.
+The purpose of this part of the dashboard is to show all available batteries, for installations having multiple batteries. For example a yacht, having two main engines (and thus two starter batteries for them), another starter battery for a generator, and two service batteries.
-To see this information, the following must be done:
+For each of the configured battery, the VRM Portal will show its name, the voltage, current, and state of charge.
-  - Configure the battery settings on the GX Device, in the Settings -> System Setup -> Marine MFD App menu
+Configuration:
+  - Configure the battery settings on the GX Device, in the Menu → Settings → System Setup → Battery Measurements
   - Meet all the requirements for the Real time feature, as this information is only available when in Real time mode. See Chapter 2.
   - Two or more batteries must be configured. If there is just one, then the information is already shown as part of the main system overview.
-The settings in the GX Device allow configuration of each of the available battery measurements:
+This is the main configuration menu:
-  - to hide or show it
+{{ :vrm_portal:battery_configuration.png?direct |}}
-  - to name it
-The menu will list all available battery measurements: from all connected battery monitors, but also a simple voltage measurement of a solar charger or battery charger for example. For a three output charger, it will list all three measured voltages, which can then (for example) be named Gen. start SB, Gen. start BB.
+It lists all available battery measurements. Including battery monitors, but also a simple voltage measurement by a solar charger or battery charger for example. For a three output charger, it will list all three measured voltages.
-Here is a screen shot main menu:
+The GX Device allows configuration of each of the available battery measurements:
-{{ :vrm_portal:battery_configuration.png?direct |}}
+  - to hide or show it
+  - to name it
-And here is how to configure an entry:
+Screenshot of detailed menu:
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-=== 1.4.3 Historical data ===
+=== 1.5.3 Historical data ===
 Depending on available information, this block will either show a bar graph for kWh production and consumption, together with a blue line showing state of charge, like so:
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 ==== 2.2 Disabling the realtime data feature ====
-Within a few weeks, a switch will be added to the Settings section on the VRM Portal that allows disabling the Real time data feature for a certain system. Examples of when you want to disable real time data are:
+It is possible to disable the realtime data feature in the VRM -> Select Installation Site -> Settings -> General -> Realtime updates green(on) / red(off).
+Examples of when you want to disable real time data are:
   * To keep data usage to a minimum, while keeping the VRM Two way communication setting enabled to be able to remotely configure & firmware update
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   * A GX Device, with Venus OS v2.60 or later
   * Good internet connection
-  * Settings -> VRM Portal -> Two way communication must be enabled
   * Sufficient CPU resources (see below)
+  * Settings -> VRM Portal -> Two way communication must be enabled
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 ==== 2.4 GX Device CPU Load ====
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+===== 3. Control your devices in VRM =====
+VRM offers control over some of your Victron devices, straight from the VRM dashboard. With this feature, you can quickly adjust the settings ESS or relay switches, without needing to open the remote console.
+To access it, head to your VRM dashboard.
+In the top right of your installation's dashboard in VRM, beside last update and the local time display, you will find the icon for the controls. The controls modal opens to the right of your screen.
+Note: Access to controls requires the 'real time data' connection to your installation.
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+==== 3.1 Inverter controls in VRM ====
+Inverter controls can be made available on the VRM Dashboard, but require an additional step to enable in the Settings for that specific VRM Installation. This is to prevent accidentally switching off the system.
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+It is ONLY recommended to enable this easy system shutdown control for small systems in non-critical environments. It is STRONGLY recommended to leave this feature disabled for large mission critical systems, or where there are multiple users with access to the Admin controls.
+Once enabled, you can access the settings via the control button.
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+Note - there is a limitation where these controls are not available when using a Digital Multi Control, or VE.Bus BMS in the system.
+==== 3.2 ESS controls in VRM ====
+For your ESS system, you can switch your settings between ESS modes 'Optimized with BatteryLife', 'Optimized without BatteryLife', 'Keep batteries charged' and 'External control'.
+As with the inverter settings, you will have 5 seconds to cancel any change in settings before it is sent to the device.
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+You will also be able to adjust the minimum state of charge.
+Note that setting the minimum state of charge will not be possible when the ESS is set to 'keep batteries charged' as that mode will override and charge the battery to 100% when possible.
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+==== 3.3 Manual relay controls in VRM ====
+**This functionality is not yet available.**
+We are currently working on enabling toggling manual relays on and off from the controls panel in VRM. We plan to release this in Q3 of 2022.
+==== 3.4 Generator controls in VRM ====
+**This functionality is not yet available.**
+We are currently working on enabling you to also control your generator from your VRM dashboard. You would then be able to start or stop the generator, or start a timed run for it. We plan to release this in Q3 of 2022.