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VE.Direct TX digital output cable

3. Virtual load output function

In this section:

The cable can be used to add load output functionality to the larger solar chargers, MPPT 100/30 and up, as these solar chargers do not have a load output like the smaller solar chargers.

The cable connects the solar charger VE.Direct Tx pin to the Battery Protect remote H terminal.

Connection sequence:

  • Connect the VE.Direct connector to the solar charger VE.Direct port.

  • Connect the white Tx terminal to the BatteryProtect remote H terminal.

  • Connect the black ground terminal to the BatteryProtect GND terminal.

ID

Description

A

Solar charger

B

Solar panel

C

VE.Direct TX digital output cable

D

BatteryProtect

E

DC loads

F

Battery

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Wiring example - Creating a Virtual load output using a BatteryProtect.

Configuration items in the solar charger settings in the VictronConnect app:

  • Settings > Tx port function > Tx port function = "Virtual load output".

  • Settings > Load > Load operation mode = "BatteryLife algorithm" or any mode you prefer.

  • Settings > Streetlight > Streetlight function = "OFF".

  • See the solar charger manual for more information on these settings.

Alternatively, a solid-state relay can be used instead of a BatteryProtect: