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There is no limitation on the type of system: single unit systems, parallel, split-phase, | There is no limitation on the type of system: single unit systems, parallel, split-phase, | ||
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+ | 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, | ||
==== 1.2 Limitations and requirements ==== | ==== 1.2 Limitations and requirements ==== | ||
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* In case of another GX Device, ie. a Cerbo, Venus GX, or otherwise, there is no minimum hardware version - they all meet the requirements. | * In case of another GX Device, ie. a Cerbo, Venus GX, or otherwise, there is no minimum hardware version - they all meet the requirements. | ||
* Venus OS firmware must be 2.65 or later. | * Venus OS firmware must be 2.65 or later. | ||
- | * Two Way Communication must be enabled in the VRM menu of the GX device | + | * The '' |
===== 2. Preparations ===== | ===== 2. Preparations ===== | ||
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==== 2.2 Disconnect VE.Bus BMS and/or Digital Multi Control ==== | ==== 2.2 Disconnect VE.Bus BMS and/or Digital Multi Control ==== | ||
- | It is not possible to update a VE.Bus inverter, or inverter/ | + | It is not possible to update a VE.Bus inverter, or inverter/ |
+ | This exception does not apply to a MultiPlus or Quattro with VE.Bus BMS V2. In such systems, a remote firmware update of the VE.Bus inverter or inverter/ | ||
Error 734, “Cannot update with DMC or VE.Bus BMS connected” will be shown during the process when attempting to update such system. No settings or firmware is altered at the time, the system will remain operational. | Error 734, “Cannot update with DMC or VE.Bus BMS connected” will be shown during the process when attempting to update such system. No settings or firmware is altered at the time, the system will remain operational. | ||
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The settings template will need to be converted. It should be a .RVMS file in your download folder (it is saved during the update procedure). Open it by double clicking. If the VE.Bus tools are correctly installed, it will then open in VE.Bus System Configurator, | The settings template will need to be converted. It should be a .RVMS file in your download folder (it is saved during the update procedure). Open it by double clicking. If the VE.Bus tools are correctly installed, it will then open in VE.Bus System Configurator, | ||
- | Save that converted file, then upload it to VRM. | + | Close VEConfigure (X on upper right of the window), which will automatically prompt saving |
- | This is done via the VRM Device List -> Remote VEConfigure menu -> ' | + | {{ :venus-os: |
- | This step will restore the charge voltage settings | + | Now upload the converted file. On the VRM Portal, go to the Device List -> Remote VEConfigure menu -> ' |
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+ | This step will restore the charge voltage | ||
===== 5. Error codes & trouble shooting ===== | ===== 5. Error codes & trouble shooting ===== | ||
+ | === Error 733 === | ||
+ | This error is generated by the updater logic on the GX device. It show the reason why a firmware update failed. The Error 733 message box will contain an error message with or without a code. | ||
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+ | The most common reasons are: | ||
+ | ^ Message ^ Description ^ | ||
+ | | vbdup failed with exit code 54 | Failed to start Update. The file has an incompatible version number. \\ Please update your Venus OS version to the latest version | | ||
+ | | vbdup failed with exit code 123 | One or more firmware file(s) supplied do not match the connected device models. | | ||
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=== Error 1342 - Not updatable === | === Error 1342 - Not updatable === |
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