vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update
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vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2021-06-07 01:31] – [2.6 Limitations] guystewart | vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2025-07-20 07:55] (current) – [2.4 Where to find the firmware file?] mvader | ||
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- Works from laptop, tablet & phone | - 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. | - 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 | + | - For supported |
- | - Works with VE.Can products: MPPT VE.Can Solar Chargers, Skylla-i, and more. | + | |
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+ | Demonstration video: | ||
{{youtube> | {{youtube> | ||
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==== 2.1 Requirements ==== | ==== 2.1 Requirements ==== | ||
- | * Venus OS v2.17 or later | + | |
- | * System must be connected to the internet and communicating to the [[https:// | + | * System must be connected to the internet and communicating to the [[https:// |
- | * The '' | + | * The '' |
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+ | Note that for firmware versions prior to v3.50, the required setting is called “Two way communication”. | ||
==== 2.2 Compatible products ==== | ==== 2.2 Compatible products ==== | ||
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Products connected via VE.Direct communication port: | 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 | * BMV Battery Monitors | ||
- | * Phoenix Inverters | + | * SmartShunts |
+ | * Inverter VE.Direct | ||
+ | * Smart IP43 Charger | ||
Products connected via VE.Can communication port: | Products connected via VE.Can communication port: | ||
* MPPT Solar Charge Controllers | * MPPT Solar Charge Controllers | ||
* Skylla-i battery chargers | * Skylla-i battery chargers | ||
+ | * Inverter RS, Multi RS and MPPT RS | ||
+ | * Lynx Smart BMS | ||
+ | Victron Energy Multis, Quattros, other VE.Bus-connected Inverter/ | ||
==== 2.3 How does it work? ==== | ==== 2.3 How does it work? ==== | ||
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==== 2.4 Where to find the firmware file? ==== | ==== 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:// | + | It is not necessary to get a file yourself; the VRM Portal already has all the latest firmware files available. |
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+ | See [[https:// | ||
==== 2.5 Notes on firmware updating in general ==== | ==== 2.5 Notes on firmware updating in general ==== | ||
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Updating firmware on a BMV that is connected via a [[https:// | Updating firmware on a BMV that is connected via a [[https:// | ||
- | === VE.Bus Products (Multis, Quattros, high power Inverters) | + | === Lynx Ion BMS Series |
- | Specific instructions and limitations for updating VE.Bus products are [[venus-os: | + | (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: | Remotely updating firmware of these Lynx series of products is not possible: |
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