Victron energy VE.Net Blue Power Panel User manual

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VE.Net Blue Power Panel
with integrated VE.Bus connectivity
BPP2

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1 Introduction
Victron Energy has established an international reputation as a leading
designer and manufacturer of energy systems. Our R&D department is
the driving force behind this reputation. It is continually seeking new
ways of incorporating the latest technology in our products. Each step
forward results in value-added technical and economical features.
1.1 Introduction to VE.Net
VE.Net stands for Victron Energy Network. It allows all VE.Net
compatible devices to communicate with each other. This means that
the charger for example can get information from the battery controller
to optimize the charge current. It is possible to control and monitor all
your VE.Net devices from a single VE.Net compatible control panel.
This saves space and allows you to control all your devices from one
place. It is however, not necessary to be limited to a single panel.
Multiple panels can be used on the network, allowing full control and
monitoring capabilities of all devices in multiple locations.
1.2 The Blue Power Panel 2
The Blue Power Panel (BPP) provides intuitive control for all devices
connected to the VE.Net network. It can be used to view and configure
the full range of settings on VE.Net devices. Furthermore, its fully
customizable overview screens make it the ideal monitoring tool for your
power system.
The BPP now features an integrated VE.Net to VE.Bus Converter (VVC).
This allows you to combine the powerful control of the VE Configure
software with the simple interface of the BPP, without requiring a
computer or additional interface devices.

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2 Hardware installation
2.1 Package contents
The package in which the BPP is delivered should contain the following
items:
•Blue Power Panel
•Manual
•Mounting instructions
•Four mounting screws
2.2 Connector and jumper locations
Alarm relay
contacts
VE.Net
connection
VE.Bus
connection
V+
GND
VE.Bus
activity LED
J11
J12
J16
J8
J2
J1
J
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J20

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2.3 Installation instructions
Before mounting the BPP, according to the included mounting
instructions, set the jumpers and make the connections according to
how you intend to use the BPP.
2.3.1 VE.Net only
•Connect the BPP to the VE.Net network using a standard cat5
cable with two RJ45 connectors (not supplied).
•Remove the jumper from J2.
•Optional
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– supply power to J1 (9-70 V).
2.3.2 VE.Bus only
•Connect the BPP to the VE.Bus system using a standard cat5
cable with two RJ45 connectors (not supplied).
•Supply power to J1 (9-70 V).
•Ensure that the jumper at J2 is placed.
2.3.3 VE.Net and VE.Bus
•Connect the BPP to the VE.Net network using a standard cat5
cable with two RJ45 connectors (not supplied).
•Connect the BPP to the VE.Bus system using a standard cat5
cable with two RJ45 connectors (not supplied).
•Ensure that the jumper at J2 is placed.
•Optional
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– supply power to J1 (9-70 V).
If desired, an external alarm can be connected to the potential free
contact.
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The BPP can either be powered from VE.Net, or from J1. In order to power from VE.Net, a
device capable of powering the network must be connected. Such devices include the
VE.Net Battery Controller, and the VE.Net Generator Module. When powering from the
network, jumpers must be placed at J11 and J12. When powering from J1, the jumpers can
be removed from J11 and J12 in order to provide complete galvanic isolation from the
network.

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Note: The maximum total cat5 cable length in a VE.Net system is 100m;
RJ45 splitters may be used.
Note: The maximum total cat5 cable length in a VE.Bus system is 100m;
RJ45 splitters may not be used.
Warning: Do not confuse the VE.Net and VE.Bus connectors. Incorrect
wiring could result in permanent damage to connected devices.

3 Using the Blue Power Panel
3.1 Button descriptions
A – Left soft button
B – Right soft button
C – Up directional button
D – Down directional button
E – Left directional button
F – Right directional button
G – Centre button
3.2 Turning the panel on and off
To turn the panel on, hold the right soft button (B)
until the VE.Net logo is displayed.
To turn the panel off, hold the left soft button (A)
until the VE.Net logo is displayed.
A
C
E
F
D
G
A
C
E
F
D
G
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B

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3.3 Understanding the display
Item
Function
A
Displays the name of the device or property.
B
In the device list, this will display a summary of the device
status. When browsing device menus this will display the
value of the property. See chapter 3.4 for more information.
C
The two soft buttons do not have fixed functions. Instead, their
functions change to suit the current system state. The
currently assigned function is shown here.
D
One or more icons will be displayed here to indicate the
current status of the device or property. Some icons also
indicate that other actions are available, such as sub-menus,
or editable properties. See chapter 5.1 for more information.
E
Provides information about the currently displayed screen.
3.4 Navigating the menu
When the BPP is switched on, it will search the network, and then display
the list of connected devices. For each connected device, the name of
the device, and a summary of its current status are displayed. If there are
too many devices to fit on the screen at once, the up and down
directional buttons can be used to scroll through the list.
A
B
C
D
E

For each device in the device list, there is a menu which provides
information and control specific to that device. To view the menu for a
device, use the up or down directional bu
ttons to highlight the required
device, then press the right directional button to enter the menu.
screen title will then be set to the name of the device, and the first few
properties of the menu will be displayed. You can use the up and down
directio
nal buttons to highlight different properties, and scroll to any
additional properties that are not currently displayed. If the property
displays the
icon, you can use the right directional button to enter a
sub-menu with more information.
Pressing the
left directional button will take you back to the property
that you were viewing before you entered the current menu. You can
also press the left soft button at any time to take y
ou directly to the
device list.
For information about specific device menus,
refer to the manual for
that device.
When selecting devices in the device list,
sometimes the right soft-button description will
change to indicate that a shortcut is available for
performing a common action. Rather than
navigate through the menu to perform this
action, you can simply press the right-soft button.
3.5 Editing values
Some properties can be changed, as indicated by the
icon. Exactly
how a value is edited depends on the type of
value.
For most properties that have only two possible
values, t
he description of the right soft button will
read “Toggle”. Simply press the right soft button
once to change the value.
For all other editable properties, the description of
the right soft button will read “Edit”. To begin
editing a value, press the right soft button. When
editing, the up and down directional buttons can
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For each device in the device list, there is a menu which provides
information and control specific to that device. To view the menu for a
ttons to highlight the required
device, then press the right directional button to enter the menu.
The
screen title will then be set to the name of the device, and the first few
properties of the menu will be displayed. You can use the up and down
nal buttons to highlight different properties, and scroll to any
additional properties that are not currently displayed. If the property
icon, you can use the right directional button to enter a
left directional button will take you back to the property
that you were viewing before you entered the current menu. You can
ou directly to the
refer to the manual for
icon. Exactly
how a value is edited depends on the type of
For most properties that have only two possible
he description of the right soft button will
read “Toggle”. Simply press the right soft button

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be used to change the value. When editing text, the left and right
directional buttons can be used to move the cursor in order to edit
different characters.
To stop editing, press the right soft-
button to save
the changes, or the left soft-
button to restore the
old value.
3.6 The overview screen
The overview screen displays the most important values from different
devices on the network together in one screen. To display the overview,
p
ress the centre button while the device list is displayed. The
also be configured to display the overview screen automatically after a
period of inactivity (see chapter 4.2
for more information). The
appearance of the overview screen depends on which type of overview
has been configured. See chapter 4.3
for more information.
3.7 Alarms
When a VE.Net device experiences a problem, it will generate an alarm.
The BPP
will display a message with information about the alarm.
Additionally, the BPP
can be configured to generate an audible alarm,
and/or close its relay contact.
To acknowledge the alarm, press the right soft-
button. This will hide the pop-up, and disable the
buzzer. However, this does not switch off the
relay. The relay will remain closed until the device
that generated the alarm indicates that the alarm
condition is no longer present.
As long as there are persisting alarm conditions, a
warning will be displayed at the top of the screen.
To view the details of the alarms, press the
button. It is not possible to display the overview
screen whilst there are persisting alarm conditions.
be used to change the value. When editing text, the left and right
directional buttons can be used to move the cursor in order to edit
button to save
button to restore the
The overview screen displays the most important values from different
devices on the network together in one screen. To display the overview,
ress the centre button while the device list is displayed. The
BPP can
also be configured to display the overview screen automatically after a
for more information). The
appearance of the overview screen depends on which type of overview
for more information.
When a VE.Net device experiences a problem, it will generate an alarm.
will display a message with information about the alarm.
can be configured to generate an audible alarm,
As long as there are persisting alarm conditions, a
warning will be displayed at the top of the screen.
To view the details of the alarms, press the
centre
button. It is not possible to display the overview
screen whilst there are persisting alarm conditions.

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4 Configuring the panel
It is possible to begin using most features of the BPP without any
configuration. However, the BPP is highly customisable, so it is worth
familiarising yourself with the different settings in order to get the most
from your VE.Net system.
4.1 Access Levels
Many of the properties provided by VE.Net devices are only required
during system configuration. Not only are these properties not useful
during normal operation, but having them available allows for the
possibility of accidental changes. The BPP solves this problem with
access levels. Initially, the access level of the BPP will be set to “User
and install”. In this mode, all options are available, allowing devices to
be configured as necessary. Once configuration is complete, the
access level can be changed to “User”. In this mode, all configuration
options are hidden, leaving only the properties required for normal use.
If at any point it is necessary to reconfigure a device, the access level
can be changed back to “User and install” to reveal the properties
again.
If there are multiple BPPs on the network, their access levels can be set
independently.
4.2 The Blue Power Panel menu
The BPP menu structure is shown in Figure 4-1 - BPP menu layout. The
menu items are described in chapters 4.2 and 4.3.
Figure 4-1 - BPP menu layout
If the BPP has been set to “user” access level, items marked with * are
hidden.
Overview setup*
Local settings
System*
Generator*
Custom*
Power saving*

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Local settings menu
Item
Description
Default
Value
Language
The language used by the network. Available
languages are English and German. Note:
not all devices support all languages. If a
device does not support the selected
language, English will be used instead.
English
Contrast
The contrast level of the display. 50%
Audible
alarm Determines whether or not the buzzer will be
used when an alarm occurs. Yes
Use relay
in alm If enabled, the relay contacts will be closed
during an alarm condition. No
Overview
setup See chapter 4.3.
Power
saving See below.
Access
level Set this to “User and install” during
configuration, and “User” during normal
operation.
User
and
install
Software
version The firmware version of the BPP. N/A
Device
address The address used by this device for
communication on the network. N/A
Restart
panel This option can be used to restart the BPP,
and redetect the VE.Net system. No
Restrict
access OEM installers can lock the access level of
the BPP to prevent users from changing
settings. For more information contact Victron
Energy.
No
Power
saving menu
Item
Description
Default
Value
Backlight
off Switch the backlight off after a certain period
of inactivity. 10 seconds
Display off
Switch the display off after a certain period of
inactivity. Never

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4.3 Overview configuration
Use the options in the ‘Overview setup’ submenu to configure the
overview screen. First decide which type of overview will be used
(system, generator, or custom). Next, enter the corresponding submenu
and set the configuration options as required.
Overview setup menu
Item
Description
Default
value
Display
overview The BPP can be configured to display the
overview screen after a certain period of
inactivity. The overview can also be displayed
by pressing the centre button when viewing
the device list, regardless of the value of this
property.
Never
Overview
type Select the type of overview screen that will be
used. Once selected, ensure that the options
in the corresponding menu are correctly set.
System
If a device selected for an overview is listed as “Unknown”, this means
this property has been configured, but the device is no longer available
on the network. In order to display the overview, either the device must
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4.3.1 The system overview
The system overview is designed to work with the VE.Net to VE.Bus
converter (VVC) connected to a Phoenix Multi or Quattro, and
a VE.Net Battery Controller (VBC) and VE.Net Generator Module (VGM).
The different information that can be displayed on the system overview is
described below. The actual information that will be displayed depends
on which devices are configure
d, as well as the current system state.
Item
Description
A
The AC input to the Multi or Quattro.
B
The AC output of the generator.
C
The battery voltage and time to go.
D
The AC output of the Multi or Quattro.
E The DC current transferred between the
battery and the Multi
or Quattro.
F
The current used by the DC system.
Indicates the state of the Phoenix Multi or Quattro (see chapter
5.2 more information).
When this icon contains an upwards pointing arrow, it means
that the battery is charging. When discharging, the icon will
indicate the state of charge.
A
B
C
The system overview is designed to work with the VE.Net to VE.Bus
converter (VVC) connected to a Phoenix Multi or Quattro, and
optionally
a VE.Net Battery Controller (VBC) and VE.Net Generator Module (VGM).
The different information that can be displayed on the system overview is
described below. The actual information that will be displayed depends
d, as well as the current system state.
battery and the Multi
Indicates the state of the Phoenix Multi or Quattro (see chapter
When this icon contains an upwards pointing arrow, it means
that the battery is charging. When discharging, the icon will
D
E
F

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To configure the system overview, set the VE.Net devices that will be
used in the “System” menu.
System menu
Item
Description
Select
VVC Select the VVC that will be used for system overviews. A
VVC is required for the system overview.
Select
VBC Select the battery controller that will be used for the system
overview, or select “Not set” if no battery controller is to be
used.
Select
VGM Select the generator module that will be used for the system
overview, or select “Not set” if no generator controller is to
be used.
4.3.2 The generator overview
The generator overview displays important information regarding the
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Item
Description
A
The current operating frequency.
B
The coolant temperature.
C
The output voltage and current.
D
The generator status.
A
B
C
D