AM Solar 99-TRLSLV User manual

99-TRLSLV Adventurer Trailer Kit
Installation Guide
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Online Guide
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1. Tips and Tricks !------------------------------------
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2. Tools !-----------------------------------------------
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3. System Overview ----------------------------------
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4. Bill Of Materials ------------------------------------
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5. Installation: Battery Bank -------------------------
6. Installation: Solar Charging ----------------------
7. Installation: Alternator Charging & Boost -------
8. Installation: AC Input and Output !----------------
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9. Installation: DC Distribution ----------------------
10. Programming & Commissioning Your System !
Helpful tips and suggestions to ensure a successful installation and give you an
accurate understand of what you are getting yourself into
Diagram showing all of the various components, cables & connectors, detailing
connections for each subsystem in the kit
Complete bill of materials broken down by subsystem listing quantities, part
numbers and descriptions with QR codes to link data sheets for major
components
Detail of the Battery Bank subsystem connections and components
Detail of the Solar Charging subsystem connections and components
Tool suggestions to prepare for the work ahead along with some friendly advice
Detail of the Alternator Charging subsystem connections and components
Detail of the AC Input and Output subsystem connections and components
Detail of the DC Distribution subsystem connections and components
Detail of how to program the various different components of your system
Table of Contents
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Congratulations on your purchase of a power system designed by AM Solar! We have assembled this kit to take the guess work out of putting together a
complete solar solution. Now the fun begins - It's time for installation. Please read the guidelines below to help ensure a smooth project completion.!
Stay safe!
Remember that you will be working with both AC and DC power, so whenever possible avoid working with "live" components. Always use caution when working
with electricity. When this guide is followed, you'll have a safe and successful installation. Be careful, not frightful - The installation can be fun when following
these instructions and not cutting corners.!
Keeping a realistic time frame for installation is important!
This installation might take 4 to 5 days for an experienced AM Solar technician. So, establishing a realistic goal for completing
the installation is helpful and avoids rushing aspects of the project. You'll want to stay consistent with your work beginning to
end, without the need to rush.!
Don’t rush the layout and planning of component placement!
The design/layout part of your build is the most important thing you’ll do. Skoolies, by design, are great since they start empty and give
you many different installation options. Grab some chalk, cardboard, rope and a ball of string - We’re going to make some component placement templates.
Use chalk to outline spots for smaller items such as breakers and the fuse panel. Use the string to make the small wire runs, rope for heavy gauge, and label
them (tape and stickers works well). Then layout the all the components that fit the interior of your rig to prepare for installation.!
Keep it organized!
Stay organized by making your work tidy and well planned. Read the included product guides / instructions and ABC (Always Be Checking). If you
are installing and find that something was missed during your layout and planning and can't be installed correctly or safely, don't worry! Just
backtrack to that stage in your layout design, and find an alternative placement before moving forward.
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Making it last!
No matter how long you plan on keeping this kit, it’s only going to be useful and have value if it's in good order. This equipment doesn’t react well to
neglect or abuse. When planning and performing the installation, use proper technique and plan for the long run. Using duck tape to secure a part in
place might be a good emergency fix, but you’ll want to start as “clean” as possible from the beginning.#
Component Proximity!
Always keep high current lines as short as possible. The battery to inverter cable should be under 10 feet, 5 feet would be ideal. If you are mounting all the
equipment in a very small area, be aware of the distance between all "connection points" - If a component comes loose and shifts for any reason, you will want
to ensure it will not result in components touching each other and possibly causing a short.#
General Guidelines and Tips
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Suggested Tools For Installation
Here is a list of some of the tools that might be needed for your installation.$If you feel this list is too ambiguous or potentially
intimidating, now would be a great time to schedule your installation work with the professionals at AM Solar.#
•Sturdy Ladder#
•Hammer Crimper#
•Hammer#
•Heat Gun#
•Wire Crimper#
•Wire stripper#
•Cable Cutter#
•Multimeter#
•Screwdriver#
•Smartphone#
•PC#
•Drill#
•Box knife#
•91% Isopropyl Alcohol#
•Cleaning rags#
•Crescent wrench#
•Safety glasses
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99-TRLSLV Adventurer Trailer Kit
Bill of Materials
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Solar Panels
Lithium Battery
AMS Control Board
Inverter / Charger
Charge Controller
Battery Monitor
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Complete Wiring Schematic
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Expion360 Lithium
Battery
FUSE
Expion360 Lithium
Battery
- +
200Ah
30
20
15
15
CABLE-10GA-3-GRY
CABLE-10GA-3-GRY
Sub Panel
Inverter Remote
Inverter / Charger!
Master Disconnect
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AC Input
- +
TEMP
200Ah
Solar wire
penetrates roof
here
Back of Solar Panel(s) with Rocker Foot Mounts
Fuse
+
Back of Solar Panel(s) with Rocker Foot Mounts
Fuse
+
Roof Combiner Box
40
Amp!!
DC
Breaker
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The battery bank is the heart of the system.$Its components usually take up the most space and all other subsystems connect to it.$That’s
why we recommend installing it first.$This battery bank consists of a 200Ah Lithium Battery.$The Bluetooth battery monitor reads all
charging and discharging current through a shunt$and is able to interpret that data to compute battery usage, remaining energy, percent
charge, etc.$When a shunt is used, the load side of the shunt becomes the new negative battery terminal and no negatives will connect to
the actual battery.
Battery Bank
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Expion360 Lithium
Battery
MONITOR-VTBMV-S (MONITOR)
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
CABLE-4/0-1-BLK
TEMP-VTBMV
BATTLI-EX-120
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
FUSE
MONITOR-VTBMV-S (SHUNT)
93H-B3/4
Expion360 Lithium
Battery
BATTLI-EX-120
93H-B3/4
- +
- +
200Ah
200Ah
TEMP
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
93H-B3/4
93H-B3/4
93H-B3/4
93H-R3/4
93H-R3/4
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Solar wire
penetrates roof
here
NOTICE:
The "greyed out"
battery bank
items are not
included, but you
will be
interacting with
them.
20-ROOF
92C-INTR
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CAUTION:
There should be no continuity between the negative cable
from the roof and the negative cable from the charge
controller. If they connect it will fail.!
Keep these isolated from each other.
ROOF COMBINER BOX
INSTALLATION VIDEO
ROCKER FOOT MOUNT
INSTALLATION VIDEO
SOLAR PANEL
INSTALLATION VIDEO
CABLE OUTPUT
INSTALLATION VIDEO
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If the connections seem
tight on the MPPT, that is
normal. Scan here for
assistance.
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Back of Solar Panel(s) with Rocker Foot Mounts
Fuse
SOLAR-ZS90S
SEAL-SKF
+
SEAL-SKF
SEAL-SKF
SEAL-SKF
Back of Solar Panel(s) with Rocker Foot Mounts
Fuse
SOLAR-ZS90S
FSTSET-ZAMP
SEAL-SKF
+
SEAL-SKF
SEAL-SKF
SEAL-SKF
92C-PREP
CABLE-6GA-2-GRY
Modified Zamp 90W Solar Panel"
Mounted Dimensions:!!39.56” x 19.88” x 1.38"
Modified Zamp 90W Solar Panel!
Mounted Dimensions:""39.56” x 19.88” x 1.38"
SEAL-SKF
Roof Combiner Box
40
Amp!!
DC
Breaker
93B-040A
93S-MINI
LUG-6GA-RING-3/8
LUG-6GA-RING-3/8
HS-RED-DWALL-1/2
HS-RED-DWALL-1/2
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
MOUNTA-35
92C-PREP
MOUNTL-3
MOUNTL-3
MOUNTL-3
MOUNTL-3
MOUNTL-T3
MOUNTL-T3
MOUNTL-T3
MOUNTL-T3
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTBLT-TKNOB
FSTSET-ZAMP
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-FLT-5/16
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSWASH-SPL-1/4
FSTSCW-1034SS
TAPE-VHB
TAPE-VHB
FSTSCW-1034SS
Expion360 Lithium
Battery
FUSE
Expion360 Lithium
Battery
- +
- +
200Ah
200Ah
TEMP
CCTLR-VT-MPPS-030A!
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-
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Expion360 Lithium
Battery
FUSE
Expion360 Lithium
Battery
- +
200Ah
30
20
15
15
CABLE-10GA-3-GRY
CABLE-10GA-3-GRY
Sub Panel
Inverter Remote
Inverter / Charger!
Master Disconnect
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
ALL the "greyed out" items are not included. You
will need to interact with them.
CAUTION:
Household alternating
electricity (AC) is
dangerous.
Use care and common
sense.
99-TRLSLV Adventurer Trailer Kit
95F-CLST-300A
93S-MINI
INV-VT-2000
MONITOR-VTDM
CABLE-VT-MK3USB
FUSE-CLST-300A
93H-R3/4
93H-R3/4
BOX-SPBS
CABLE-VT-RJ45-5
(For programming)
BRKR-AC-BRKR-15/15
BRKR-AC-BRKR-020A
BRKR-AC-BRKR-030A
STRN-S-11/4
93H-R3/4
93H-B3/4
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
CABLE-4/0-1-BLK
CABLE-4/0-1-BLK
AC Input & Output
The AC Input/Output system is capable of plugging into a standard 30A shore power outlet.$(Note:
Adapters from 30A to 15A outlets can be purchased at hardware or RV supply stores).$The shore
power charges the battery bank and can also be passed through the inverter to the AC loads.$If the
loads draw more current than the shore power connection can provide, the inverter can meet the
demand up to the rating of the inverter by simultaneously drawing from the battery bank.$When not
plugged into shore power, the inverter will draw from the battery bank to power the AC loads.$When
not in use, save energy by turning offthe inverter via Digital Multicontrol included in the kit.
Zip tie the spare fuse nearby
so you can find it quickly.
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
CABLE-4/0-1-BLK
WIRETIE-05
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LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
93H-B3/4
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
93H-R3/4
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
LUG-4/0-"
RING-3/8
LUG-4/0-"
RING-3/8
AC Input
- +
TEMP
93H-R3/4
LUG-4/0-RING-3/8
200Ah
93H-R3/4
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Programming: The MPPT Charge Controller for Expion360 Lithium Batteries
Programming / Commissioning Your System - The Charge Controller
Charge Control Settings for Lithium Batteries:
1. Download the “VictronConnect” App to your phone.#
2. Open the App.#
3. You’ll see a selection for your SmartSolar MPPT Charger, select it.#
4. Type 000000 to login for the first time.!
NOTE: To change the PIN code, go back one step to the main screen. Click on the
3 buttons to the right of the controller image, and select “Reset PIN Code”.#
5. Click on the gear in the top right corner.#
6. Click on “Battery”.#
7. Click on the settings and adjust them acccordingly to match below:!
- Battery voltage: 12V!
- Max charge current: 50A (In this example)!
- Use default charge settings: OFF!
- Charger: ON!
- Absorption voltage: 14.20 V!
- Absorption Time Limit: 01:00!
- Float voltage: 13.50 V!
- Equalization voltage: 14.20 V!
- Auto Equalization: DISABLE (OFF)!
- Temperature compensation: OFF
Download
VictronConnect
In App Store
Device List within
VictronConnect
MPPT Charge Controller
Screen
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15 Minutes
Expion360
13.70V
14.60V
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Programming: Updating Firmware on Multiplus Inverter (Page 1/3)
Updating Firmware and Programming a Multiplus Inverter
What you are trying to accomplish:!
Victron inverters don’t always ship out from the factory with the latest version of firmware. You will want to install the latest version of
the firmware and install the custom settings that depend on the type of battery bank you are using. The firmware is developed by
Victron. The custom settings are developed by AM Solar to work with the systems that we designed. AM Solar performs all the initial
firmware updates, as well as programs your inverter upon installation. This required adapter cable is included with the kit, so you’ll have
it on hand for any future updates.
What you need:
•Tablet/Laptop/PC with an internet connection and a USB port
•Philips screw driver
•MK3-USB adapter cable
•RJ45 cable
•Victron Multiplus Inverter!
NOTE: Before you connect your MK3 for the first time, be sure you are connected to the internet.!
Step 1:
Download the communication software from Victron.
You will need the latest versions of VEFlash and VEConfig downloaded from the Victron website onto your PC.
a) Go to this website: https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software#
b) On the right side of the page click the download link for VE Configuration tools and download the file to your desktop.!
NOTE: Remember the location of the download on your computer, so you can open the file later.#
c) You will now install the program. Double click the file you downloaded.#
d) Your PC may prompt you with a message “Do you want to allow…” click YES.#
e) A window will pop up that says “Welcome to the VE Configure tools Setup Wizard”. Click Next>.#
f) The window will say “Select Additional Tasks”, check the boxes next to VEConfig and VEFlash, this will put the programs on your
desktop so you can find them easily. Click Next >.#
g) The window will say “Ready to Install”, click Install.#
h) The window will say “Completing the VE Configure tools Setup Wizard”, uncheck Start VEConfig when setup finished, and click Finish.#
Step 2:
Download the program files from the AM Solar website.
a) Go to: http://amsolar.com/victron/cable-vt-mk3usb or you can navigate to this page by going to www.amsolar.com, typing “Mk3” into the
search bar below the picture, click ENTER, and then on the next page click on the link to the Victron MK3-USB Interface.#
b) Scroll down to the black boxes with white lettering with labels “Firmware” and “Battery settings”.#
c) Click to download the firmware corresponding to the inverter model that you are using, this is either MULTIPLUS 2000 or MULTIPLUS
3000, save the .vfffile to your desktop. Your computer may ask you what program to use to open the file, close out of that. You don’t
want to open the file, you just want to download it. Only an inverter can open that file.
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Step 3:
Preparing your inverter and physically connecting your PC.
In order to do this step, your inverter system needs to be fully installed and connected to the battery bank.
a) Turn the black inverter switch on the faceplate to the OFF position (middle position for the rocker switch).#
b) Turn any breakers supplying the inverter with AC to the OFF position.#
c) Using a Philips screw driver remove the four screws on the inverter faceplate and remove the faceplate.#
d) Unplug all RJ45 cables.#
e) Plug the MK3-USB Adapter’s USB port into your PC’s USB port.#
f) Plug one end of an RJ45 cable into the MK3-USB Adapter’s port and plug the other end into one of the inverter’s ports.#
Step 4:
Updating the firmware.
If the steps on this list don’t exactly match up with what your computer does, you may want to try using a different PC. Sometimes the “Next>”
button is missing. If that happens, just click ENTER to go to the next step.
a) Find the VEFlash icon on your desktop and double click it.#
b) A “Welcome” screen will pop up. Click Start.#
c) The window will say “Select required action”, leave the toggle on “Update the firmware” and click Next>.#
d) The window will say “Warning”, click Next>.#
e) The window will say “Select file”, click Browse.#
f) Select the .vfffirmware file you downloaded to the desktop in Step 2 and click Open, then click Next>.#
g) The window will say “Prepare your system”, click Next>.#
h) Turn the inverter ON by pushing the black button upward (away from the cables coming out the bottom).#
i) The window will say “Select a comport”, click Auto detect comport. A window will pop up while it searches for the comport. After the window
disappears click Next>.#
j) The window will say “Connect part 1”, turn the inverter OFF by pushing the black button back toward the center position. Click Next>.#
k) The window will say “Connect part 2”, turn the inverter back ON with the black button. Click Next>.#
l) The window will say “Ready to program”, click Next>.#
m) The window will “Busy” as an animation shows data going into a microprocessor. When the animation stops, click OK.#
n) The window will disappear and your inverter firmware will have been updated.#
o) Disconnect power to the inverter and then reconnect it.#
Step 5:
Uploading battery settings.
a) Find the VEConfig icon on your desktop and double click on it.#
b) A warning window will pop up. Click OK. The warning will disappear, leaving the VEConfigure window.#
c) Click on the Port selection tab, mouse over Com port, click on Auto detect (not for MK1). #
d) After a couple seconds of initialization the window will show inverter status. Click on the File tab and click on Load settings.#
e) A browsing window will pop up. Select the battery settings file you downloaded in Step 2. Click Open.#
f) A window will pop up saying “It is not allowed to make this charge in the grid code…” Click No.#
g) Click on the Send settings button.#
h) Click on the “all settings” toggle, then click OK.#
i) A window will pop up saying “Would you like to send the assistant setup to the device?” Click Yes.#
j) A window will pop up saying “Writing block…” this will count through several blocks then disappear. A new window will pop up saying
“Assistant setup successfully written to target.” Click OK.#
k) Congratulations, your inverter is now fully programmed. You can close out of the VE Configure program.
Step 6:
Put the inverter back together.
a) Turn the inverter OFF with the black button by pushing it down to the center position.#
b) Physically unplug the RJ45 cable that is connected to the MK3-USB adapter from the inverter.
Programming: Updating Firmware on Multiplus Inverter (Page 2/3)
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Programming: Updating Firmware on Multiplus Inverter (Page 3/3)
Troubleshooting:
If the cable is connected to the inverter and powered on without internet connectivity.
a) The update file will be corrupted, and must be re-installed from step one. Be sure to be connected to the internet
before plugging in the MK3 into the inverter and power cycling.
What To Do if the Port is not Recognized - Getting MK3 Compatible USB Drivers
•Open VE Configure.
•Go to the Special Tab at the top —> Dropdown to USB Drivers.
•It will pull up a message screen, click yes.
•You will download a file now, it will bring up the download destination screen. Put the file in a location you can find later.
•You will see a success message.
•You can close VEConfigure after getting that driver downloaded.
•Next go to to the Device Manager on your PC.
•If you can’t locate it, just search for “Device Manager” in the search bar.
•Scroll down to “Universal Serial Bus Controller” which should be near the bottom.
•Expand the list of devices
•Take a photo of the list of devices
•Unplug the MK3 from the USB port.
•See which device was removed when compared to the photo. It should be “USB Serial Converter”.
•Plug the MK3 back in to the USB port.
•The device will reappear. Highlight the device and click on properties.
•Go to “General” at the top.
•Click on “Change” Settings.
•Click on “Drivers” at the top.
•Click on “Update Drivers”.
•Click on “Browse my computer for driver software”
•Locate the folder that you downloaded it to at the beginning, select the folder.
•It will state the driver is installed - You are finished with this portion.
Now we want to go back to step 4 above, and the port should be recognized with the MK3.
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Programming: The BMV-712 Battery Monitor
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Programming on the BMV-712 Battery Monitor in the Victron
Connect App:
1. Download “VictronConnect” from the Google Play Store (picture 1).#
2. Turn on your Pho ne’s Bluetooth, an d get a s clo se as p oss ibl e to yo ur Vict ro n
Component(s).#
3. Open the Victron Connect app, and after it takes a moment to scan it will
recognize your BMV-712.#
NOTE: If your device is not shown, it is probably signal interference. Try
closing the app and moving to a different location before re-entering the app in a
location that can pick up the BMV's signal.#
4. Select the BMV-712 on the Device List (picture 2).#
5. Press the gear icon in the top right corner (picture 3).#
6. Enter “Battery” and change the values to match the colored box at the top right
(screen shown on picture 4):#
7. Changing Battery Capacity: Enter the number!
of Ah of your entire battery bank.#
8. Charged Voltage: 14.4#
9. Tail Current: 2%#
10. Peukert Exponent: 1.1#
11. Charge Efficiency Factor: 98%#
12. Go back to Settings, enter “Misc”#
13. Aux Input: Select “Temperature”#
14. Temperature Unit: Select “Fahrenheit”#
15. Exit from settings, you have completed!
programming.#
NOTE: Only one phone can be connected!
to each device at a time. Be sure to completely !
disconnect and close the app to log out.
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NOTE: To change the PIN code from the app, go back to the device list page in the app. Click on the three circles to the right of your device, and select “Reset PIN code”.
Programming Your BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor for Expion Lithium Batteries
Program Settings for Expion Batteries
•Battery Capacity: Enter the total battery capacity in Amp Hours.#
•Charged Voltage: 14.4#
•Tail Current: 2%#
•Peukert Exponent: 1.1#
•Charge Efficiency Factor: 98%#
•Aux Input: “Temperature”#
•Temperature Unit: “Celsius” or “Fahrenheit”
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Programming: Linking All Victron Devices on Smart Network
Creating The Network
1. When in the Victron Connect App, click on one of your devices.#
2. Go to “Settings” (shown as a gear symbol in the top right, picture 1).#
3. Go to “VE.Smart networking” (picture 2).#
4. Go to “Create Network” (picture 3).#
5. Enter a name for your network (picture 4).#
Linking Each Device:
1. Enter the Victron Connect App and click on a device.#
2. Go to “Settings” (shown as a gear symbol in the top right, picture 1).#
3. Go to “VE.Smart networking” (picture 2)#
4. Go to “Join Existing Network” (picture 3)#
5. Select the network you just created (picture 5).#
6. This device is now joined to the network (picture 7). Repeat this step for every other bluetooth enabled device.
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