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====== Updating VE.Bus firmware, using VEFlash ====== | ====== Updating VE.Bus firmware, using VEFlash ====== | ||
- | ==== Warning: This operation must only be carried out by Victron-trained Engineers, Installers and Dealers, and must not be attempted by system Owners and Users. | + | ===== VEFlash is deprecated in favour of VictronConnect ====== |
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+ | Being both faster and easier to use, we now recommend to use VictronConnect for firmware updates. Instructions in the [[https:// | ||
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+ | Use VEFlash only for (older) models not supported by VictronConnect. | ||
+ | ===== Instructions for the old (deprecated) method ===== | ||
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+ | **Warning: This operation must only be carried out by Victron-trained Engineers, Installers and Dealers, and must not be attempted by system Owners and Users.** | ||
Updating firmware on a VE.Bus product (Inverters, Multis and Quattros) has system-critical implications: | Updating firmware on a VE.Bus product (Inverters, Multis and Quattros) has system-critical implications: | ||
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Setting up a VE.Bus system requires both training and experience. We offer no direct support for un-trained individuals carrying-out reconfiguration. | Setting up a VE.Bus system requires both training and experience. We offer no direct support for un-trained individuals carrying-out reconfiguration. | ||
- | These instructions are for the VEFlash firmware update method, it is also possible to update [[https://docs.victronenergy.com/ | + | These instructions are for the VEFlash firmware update method, it is also possible to update [[https://www.victronenergy.com/ |
==== Notes ==== | ==== Notes ==== | ||
* Updating a VE.bus product can be done using VEFlash.exe which you will find in VE Configure Tools, available for download on our [[https:// | * Updating a VE.bus product can be done using VEFlash.exe which you will find in VE Configure Tools, available for download on our [[https:// | ||
- | * New firmware files are available from [[https:// | + | * New firmware files are available from [[https:// |
* To select the right file, check the firmware version which is in the product now. Look for a seven digit number (eg. 2654153) which you'll find printed on a sticker on the control board. The first four digits indicate the model, and must match the first four digits of the file you intend to upload. | * To select the right file, check the firmware version which is in the product now. Look for a seven digit number (eg. 2654153) which you'll find printed on a sticker on the control board. The first four digits indicate the model, and must match the first four digits of the file you intend to upload. | ||
* There are different firmware types available. Read our PDF [[https:// | * There are different firmware types available. Read our PDF [[https:// | ||
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* When updating parallel or three-phase installation, | * When updating parallel or three-phase installation, | ||
* After updating firmware, all settings will be reset to their factory defaults. The unit will be in stand-alone mode, and any // | * After updating firmware, all settings will be reset to their factory defaults. The unit will be in stand-alone mode, and any // | ||
- | * It is not required to keep your Victron equipment updated to the latest firmware version. Stable systems should be left with their current firmware. Firmware updates should only be done when it is recommended to fix an issue you are experiencing, | + | * It is not required to keep your Victron equipment updated to the latest firmware version. Stable systems should be left with their current firmware. Firmware updates should only be done when it is recommended to fix an issue you are experiencing, |
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- | Instruction video explaining how to update your VE.Bus products: | + | |
- | {{youtube> | + | |
==== Step by step instructions ==== | ==== Step by step instructions ==== |
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