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- | ====== VRM: Remote firmware update | + | ====== VRM: Remote firmware update ====== |
===== 1. Introduction ===== | ===== 1. Introduction ===== | ||
- | This manual describes how to remotely update firmware. This functionality requires the device to be updated connected to a Venus 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: |
- | This new way of remotely updating firmware, via the VRM Portal, replaces the old way of updating firmware. See [[ccgx:ccgx_ve_power_setup|here]] for the manual of the old procedure. Note that it is also no longer possible to use the old procedure. | + | Features: |
+ | - Remotely update internet-connected products straight from the [[https:// | ||
+ | - No need to install any software | ||
+ | - Works from laptop, tablet & phone | ||
+ | - No need to find the right firmware file: the system has all, and will clearly indicate | ||
+ | - For supported products, see below | ||
- | It is not necessary to yourself get the latest firmware version from [[https:// | + | Demonstration video: |
+ | {{youtube> | ||
- | Products ranges for which the firmware can be updated remotely: | + | ===== 2. Details ===== |
- | * Devices connected via VE.Direct: MPPT Solar Charge Controllers , BMV Battery Monitors, and more. | + | |
- | * Devices connected on a VE.Can network: MPPT Solar Charge Controllers, | + | |
- | Note that it is not possible to update VE.Direct devices that are connected to Venus via a canbus interface. | + | ==== 2.1 Requirements ==== |
+ | * GX device must be running Venus OS v2.17 or later | ||
+ | * System must be connected to the internet and communicating to the [[https:// | ||
+ | * The '' | ||
- | Requirements: | + | ==== 2.2 Compatible products ==== |
- | * Venus OS v2.12 or later FIXME | + | Products ranges for which the firmware can be updated remotely: |
- | * System must connected to internet and communicating to the VRM Portal. | + | |
- | The system will first upload the new firmware file to the device, and only then initiate the upload. This to prevent problems because of internet outages. In case the internet does break while performing the update, the system will FIXME. | + | Products connected via VE.Direct communication port: |
+ | * MPPT Solar Charge Controllers, including MPPT RS (See note 1 below) | ||
+ | * BMV Battery Monitors | ||
+ | * SmartShunts | ||
+ | * Inverter VE.Direct | ||
+ | * Smart IP43 Charger | ||
- | During the update, any configuration in the device will be maintained. In the event that the update fails, which is very unlikely, the following tpyes of devices will have lost their configuration, and it is remotely not possible to reconfigure them: | + | 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 | ||
- | * VE.Direct MPPT Charge Controllers. | + | Victron Energy Multis, Quattros, other VE.Bus-connected Inverter/ |
+ | ==== 2.3 How does it work? ==== | ||
+ | - The new firmware file is first uploaded to the system. | ||
+ | - Once received and verified, the [[venus-os: | ||
- | ===== 2. Notes on firmware updating in general | + | ==== 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:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== 2.5 Notes on firmware updating in general ==== | ||
There is a lot that can be said about firmware updating: | There is a lot that can be said about firmware updating: | ||
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They can all be true. Therefore: use this feature with care. | They can all be true. Therefore: use this feature with care. | ||
+ | Our main advice is to not update a running system, unless there are problems with it. | ||
+ | Change logs can be downloaded from [[https:// | ||
- | ===== 3. Procedure | + | ==== 2.6 Limitations |
- | ==== 1. Go to Firmware updates on the VRM Portal | + | === MPPT Solar Chargers connected with VE.Direct === |
+ | |||
+ | During the update of a VE.Direct connected MPPT Solar Charger, any configuration in the device will be maintained, but in the event that the update fails, which is unlikely, VE.Direct MPPT Charge Controllers will have lost their configuration. Also it is not possible to reconfigure them remotely. All other devices work with a different process and will not lose their settings during an update; even it fails. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === BMVs === | ||
+ | Updating firmware on a BMV that is connected via a [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Lynx Ion BMS Series === | ||
+ | (note that this does not apply to the Lynx Smart BMS) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Remotely updating firmware of these Lynx series of products is not possible: | ||
+ | * Lynx Ion - product-id 0x0142 | ||
+ | * Lynx Ion + Shunt 350 & 600A model: product-id 0xA130 | ||
+ | |||
+ | Remote updating the Lynx Ion BMS 150A, 400A, 600A and 1000A model is possible. Notes: | ||
+ | * The firmware library does not always have the files. Download the file from [[https:// | ||
+ | * Make sure that the [[venus-os: | ||
+ | * 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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+ | ===== 3. Step by step instructions ===== | ||
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+ | === Step 1. Go to Firmware updates on the VRM Portal === | ||
{{ : | {{ : | ||
- | There, any device that can be updated | + | There, any device |
+ | |||
+ | === Step 2. Update process === | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | === Step 3. Finished === | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | ===== 4. Uploading a firmware file ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In most situations the system will already have a firmware file available; no need to upload anything yourself. Sometimes however it is necessary to upload a file from your computer; and this chapter explains how that's done. | ||
+ | |||
+ | First start with having the system list the updatable devices; the result will look like this: | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | Click the three dots on the right of a line; the upload file button will show. | ||
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+ | Click that, select the file on your computer; and the rest of the procedure will continue as explained above. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== 5. Trouble shooting ===== | ||
+ | === Error 1341 Not updatable === | ||
- | ===== 3. Trouble shooting ===== | + | Typically shows when it is not a Victron product. |
- | ===== 4. Disqus ===== | + | === Error 1343 Not updatable: Blacklisted |
- | ~~DISQUS~~ | + | See limitations chapter above. The product you are trying to update cannot be updated remotely. |
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