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- | ===== Virtual switch Generator start/stop ===== | + | ===== Virtual switch |
- | (draft) | + | This document explains how to make a MultiPlus, Quattro, or other VE.Bus enabled inverter/ |
- | This document explains one of the ways to automatically start and stop a generator. See [[auto-generator-start-stop: | + | More general |
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- | More generator | + | |
===== 1. Wiring ===== | ===== 1. Wiring ===== | ||
- | {{ :ve.bus: | + | The relay and connector block that needs to be wired to the generator control input is named the Alarm relay; in the various manuals. |
- | {{ :ve.bus: | + | ==== 1.1 MultiPlus and Quattro models of 3000VA and above ==== |
- | {{ :ve.bus:capture3.gif?600 |}} | + | Be aware that this relay block is detachable. You can pull the block off, removing it from the board. This makes it easier to wire connections, |
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+ | Note that there are three contacts; left to right: Normally Closed (NC) , Normally Open (NO), Common (COM). | ||
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+ | ==== 1.2 MultiPlus-II models ==== | ||
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+ | The contact order for MultiPlus-II is left to right: NO, NC, COM. | ||
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+ | ==== 1.3 MultiPlus 500VA to 1600VA models ==== | ||
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+ | On our Multi 500, 800, 1200 and coming 1600, the order from left to right is COM, NC, NO. | ||
+ | Contact is here: | ||
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+ | ==== 1.4 MultiPlus Compact models ==== | ||
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+ | This relay block is also removable (by pulling) for easier wiring. | ||
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+ | Contact order is NO, COM, NC | ||
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+ | {{:ve.bus:victron_multicompact_relay_3_close.jpg?direct&600|}} | ||
===== 2. Configuration ===== | ===== 2. Configuration ===== | ||
- | ==== 2.1 enable | + | ==== 2.1 Enable |
- | Open VEConfigure, | + | |
+ | Open VEConfigure, | ||
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- | ==== 2.2 configure | + | ==== 2.2 Configure |
- | {{ :ve.bus: | + | Note that below are just example values; configure them to the match the type of batteries and rest of system. |
+ | The ‘stop generator when AC2 available’ feature is for Quattros; used in a backup system with generator. Wire the generator to AC-in 1; and mains to AC-in 2. With that box checked; the system will automatically stop the generator once mains is available again. | ||
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