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--- vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2019-08-15 12:22] – [2.1 Requirements] guy_stewart
+++ vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2025-07-20 07:55] (current) – [2.4 Where to find the firmware file?] mvader
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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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   - Works from laptop, tablet & phone
   - No need to find the right firmware file: the system has all, and will clearly indicate that a newer version is available.
-  - Works with VE.Direct products: MPPT Solar Chargers, BMV Battery Monitor, Phoenix Inverters, and more.
+  - For supported products, see below
-  - Works with VE.Can products: MPPT VE.Can Solar Chargers, Skylla-i, and more.
+Demonstration video:
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 ==== 2.1 Requirements ====
-  * Venus OS v2.17 or later
-  * System must be connected to the internet and communicating to the [[https://vrm.victronenergy.com|VRM Portal]].
+  * System must be connected to the internet and communicating to the [[https://vrm.victronenergy.com|VRM Portal]]. See Settings > VRM Portal, and then scroll down to see the connection status (Last contact menu entry).
-  * The ''Two way communication'' setting, which is on the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] menu -> Settings -> Services, must be enabled.
+  * The ''Full'' access setting, which is on the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] menu -> Settings -> VRM Online Portal -> VRM Portal must be enabled.
+Note that for firmware versions prior to v3.50, the required setting is called “Two way communication”.
 ==== 2.2 Compatible products ====
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 Products connected via VE.Direct communication port:
-  * MPPT Solar Charge Controllers (1)
+  * MPPT Solar Charge Controllers, including MPPT RS (See note 1 below)
   * BMV Battery Monitors
-  * Phoenix Inverters
+  * SmartShunts
+  * Inverter VE.Direct
+  * Smart IP43 Charger
 Products connected via VE.Can communication port:
   * MPPT Solar Charge Controllers
   * Skylla-i battery chargers
+  * Inverter RS, Multi RS and MPPT RS
+  * Lynx Smart BMS
+Victron Energy Multis, Quattros, other VE.Bus-connected Inverter/chargers and the VE.Bus BMS V2 can be updated as well; see [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:remote_ve.bus_firmware_updates|these instructions]].
 ==== 2.3 How does it work? ====
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 ==== 2.4 Where to find the firmware file? ====
-It is not necessary to get a file yourself; the VRM Portal already has all the latest firmware files available. See [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/|Victron Professional]] for the change logs.
+It is not necessary to get a file yourself; the VRM Portal already has all the latest firmware files available.
+See [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/|Victron Professional]] for the change logs.
 ==== 2.5 Notes on firmware updating in general ====
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 Updating firmware on a BMV that is connected via a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-direct-to-ve-can-interface|canbus interface]] is not possible.
-=== VE.Bus Products (Multis, Quattros, high power Inverters) ===
+=== Lynx Ion BMS Series ===
-Remotely updating firmware in VE.Bus products (Inverters, Multis and Quattros) is not possible and will also not become possible.
+(note that this does not apply to the Lynx Smart BMS)
-=== Lynx BMS Series ===
 Remotely updating firmware of these Lynx series of products is not possible:
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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 ===