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--- vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2019-08-15 12:22] – [2.1 Requirements] guy_stewart
+++ vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2021-06-07 01:31] – [2.6 Limitations] guystewart
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 ===== 1. Introduction =====
-This manual describes how to remotely update firmware. This functionality requires the device to be updated connected to a [[venus-os:start|GX device]] (CCGX, Venus GX, or other).
+This manual describes how to remotely update firmware. This functionality requires the device to be updated connected to a [[venus-os:start|GX device]] (Cerbo GX, or other).
 Features:
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   * Venus OS v2.17 or later
   * System must be connected to the internet and communicating to the [[https://vrm.victronenergy.com|VRM Portal]].
-  * The ''Two way communication'' setting, which is on the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] menu -> Settings -> Services, must be enabled.
+  * The ''Two way communication'' setting, which is on the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] menu -> Settings -> Services (or VRM online portal), must be enabled.
 ==== 2.2 Compatible products ====
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 === VE.Bus Products (Multis, Quattros, high power Inverters) ===
-Remotely updating firmware in VE.Bus products (Inverters, Multis and Quattros) is not possible and will also not become possible.
+Specific instructions and limitations for updating VE.Bus products are [[venus-os:remote_ve.bus_firmware_updates|available here in the Remote VE.Bus firmware update manual]]
 === Lynx BMS Series ===
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 Remote updating the Lynx Ion BMS 150A, 400A, 600A and 1000A model is possible. Notes:
-  * The firmware library does not have the files. Download the file from [[https://professional.victronenergy.com|Victron Professional]] and use the option to self upload a file.
+  * The firmware library does not always have the files. Download the file from [[https://professional.victronenergy.com|Victron Professional]] and use the option to self upload a file.
   * Make sure that the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] is powered on the ''Aux-power output''. That is the only port that will remain powered during the firmware update process. All others (main contactor, and also Allow-to-charge and Allow-to-discharge signals) will disconnect; causing Multis and also loads to switch off. Once the update is completed, the Lynx BMS will restart and restore everything.
-  * In case the update fails, it can be retried; just like all other products. But in case of the Lynx BMS, this has to be done within 5 minutes. Otherwise it will will go to sleep mode and a push on the start button is required.
+  * In case the update fails, it can be retried; just like all other products. But in case of the Lynx BMS, this has to be done within 5 minutes. Otherwise it will go to sleep mode and a push on the start button is required.
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 {{ :vrm_portal:vrm_fw_updates_list.png?direct&600 |}}
-There, any device for which a new firmware version is available will show a green Update button. Press that button to initiate the update.
+There, any device for which a new firmware version is available will show a green Update button. Press that button to initiate the update. N.B. the location for this facility has move to the bottom of the Device List, as per the earlier video.
 === Step 2. Update process ===