Victron energy VE.Net Blue Power Panel User manual

VE.Net to VE 9-bit RS485 protocol
Converter (VVC)
USER MANUAL
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Index
1I oduction...............................................................................3ntr
1.1 Introduction to VE.Net........................................................3
.2 The VE.Net to VE 9-bit RS485 protocol Converter (VVC)31
2Supported Devices ....................................................................4
3I etup of your VVC..........................................4nstallation and s
3.1 Requirements ......................................................................4
.2 Wiring and jumpers.............................................................53
4Using the VVC..........................................................................7
5Changing the device name........................................................8
6Remote Panels...........................................................................9
7Alarms.......................................................................................9
8Caching .....................................................................................9
9Menu Structure........................................................................10
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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.
1.2 The VE.Net to VE 9-bit RS485 protocol
Converter (VVC)
The purpose of the VVC is to combine the powerful control
of the VE Configure software, with the simple interface of the
VE.Net Panel. With the VVC, you can configure the
advanced features, and view status information of your VE
9-bit device from a VE.Net Panel.
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2 Supported Devices
The VVC works with the following VE 9-bit RS485 devices:
Phoenix Multi
Phoenix Multi Plus
Phoenix Multi Compact
Phoenix Inverter
Phoenix Inverter Compact
Phoenix Charger
3 Installation and setup of your VVC
3.1 Requirements
To install your VVC, you will need:
•Power cable
•Two UTP cables, each with two RJ45 connectors (one
for VE.Net, and one for VE 9-bit RS485)
•VE.Net Panel (VPN) (Must have a software version of
1.07 or higher)
Optionally, you may also wish to connect a traditional remote
panel. In this case, you will also need:
•Remote panel
•One additional UTP cable with two RJ45 connectors
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