Victron Energy

This document explains one of the ways to automatically start and stop a generator. See here for the other options.

More generator information about using a generator in combination with Victron is available here.

The relay and connector block that needs to be wired to the generator control input is named the Alarm relay; in the various manuals.

To do the wiring easily; be aware that its detachable: you can pull the block off; do the wiring; and then push it back on.

Note that there are three contacts; left to right: Normally Closed (NC) , Normally Open (NO), Common (COM).

The connector is J in the picture. Left to right: NO, NC, COM.

And, on our Multi 500, 800, 1200 and coming 1600, is contact E; here:

Open VEConfigure, navigate to the Virtual Switch, and there select 'dedicated generator control'.

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.