Victron Multiplus 48/500/6 User manual

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Victron & REVOV
The combination of Victron products with REVOV lithium batteries has been tested and
certied by the REVOV R&D department.
General information about the battery is found in REVOV documentation and though our
website.
This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the product manual supplied by
REVOV. It provides additional and specic information regarding integration with Victron
systems.
The REVOV R100 and B100 unit includes a Battery Management System (BMS) with each
battery module. This interfaces with the Victron GX device via the CAN-bus system and can
support multiple battery modules connected in parallel. Our 10.2 and 11.2kWh units have
an external CAN BMS option which also supports parallel function and communications with
Victron Can products.
1. Product & system compatibility
Battery R100 B100 R9 C8
Nominal voltage 51.2V 51.2V 51.2V 51.2V
Module capacity 5.12 kWh 5.12 kWh 10.2kWh 11.2kWh
1.1 O grid, Backup and Energy Storage Systems are possible
Victron + REVOV can be used for the following system types:
• O-grid (DVCC)
• Grid Backup (DVCC or ESS)
• Energy Storage Systems (ESS) - Self Consumption
1.2 A GX-device is required, e.g., Cerbo GX or Venus GX ( VGX )
It is essential to use the CAN-bus connection of the GX device (e.g. Cerbo GX) - this
communicates the keep-alive signal, charge and discharge limits, error codes and state of
charge (SOC %) between the batteries and the system.
For new systems, the minimum required rmware version for the GX Device e.g. Cerbo GX is
v2.42. It is highly recommended to use the latest rmware version on all connected devices,
including the GX device Inverter/Charger and MPPTs. There are regular updates to improve
performance and reliability.
1.3 Multi, MultiPlus and Quattro inverter compatibility
As long as you are using the appropriate model for the nominal battery voltage, most VE. Bus
inverters and inverter/chargers are compatible.
The minimum rmware version for new installations is 489. Though updating to the latest
rmware is recommended where possible, and a necessary rst step when troubleshooting
issues.
These inverter/charger units must be connected to the GX device via the VE. Bus connection
port.

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1.4 VE.Direct BlueSolar and SmartSolar MPPT Chargers compatibility
For proper operation, the system needs to be able to control the charge current either
through REVOV battery parameters or through DVCC control within the system. Therefor it is
recommended to use Victron 48V compatible MPPTs models with VE. Direct port or VE. Can
for charging.
1.5 MPPTs with a VE. Direct port
MPPTs are controlled via the GX device. Make sure the GX device runs the latest rmware
version, and the MPPTs run the latest available version. Once this has be done in an initial
system conguration, disable the auto-update feature on all devices
The MPPT requires connection to the GX device to regulate charge currents based on
system parameters as the batteries require (due to temperature, etc). To test operation, try
disconnecting the GX device from the MPPT. After a time-out, the MPPT will stop charging
and ash an error code on its LEDs. The error code is error #67: no BMS.
1.6 MPPTs with a VE. Can port
New Model (2019 and later) VE. Can MPPTs are also supported from rmware version 1.06 and
above. Be aware that some GX devices (e.g. CCGX) only have a single CAN Bus interface,
and that is required for the battery communications. So if you use a new VE. Can MPPT, it
must also be with a GX device that has more than one CAN bus interface, e.g. the Cerbo GX
Old model VE. Can MPPTs (pre 2019) are not supported.
2. Minimum Warranted Battery Sizing Recommendations
Once DVCC (Please read Victron DVCC document) is enabled on the GX device, the
charge and discharge rates are managed by the REVOV battery. It is critical that correct
system sixing steps have been followed for these features to operate accordingly.
Using very large solar arrays with battery banks that are too small can exceed the limits of
the batteries ability to charge and possibly lead to the BMS triggering over-current alarms or
permanent damage to the system.
You must have the minimum number of battery modules to supply the inverters start-up inrush
surge current which charges the capacitors when the inverter is rst connected, this occurs
prior to any loads being connected. There is also the subsequent potential current demand
of the load/s connected to the inverter. It is much more desirable to have the inverter/
charger overload than the battery, as the inverter will automatically recover, whereas the
battery or system may require intervention once in a fault state.
Minimum suggested battery sizing’s for common Victron inverter/chargers are listed below.
These are suggestions for reliable operation for single or three phase operation, on and o
grid and serve as a minimum warranted sizing by REVOV.
Using the below formula, an example of minimum system sizing based on the R100 battery
module. Each battery module is approximately 100Ah at 51.2V, can provide 80A continuous
discharge/charge and 100A peak for several minutes.

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Inverter / Charger
Model
Inv
continuous
watts @ 25
degrees
Inverter
peak watts
surge
rating
Number
of REVOV
R100
modules
Battery
discharge
watt rating
Battery
peak
discharge
watt rating
Multiplus 48/500/6 430w 900w 1 5 120w 5 376w
Multiplus 48/800/9 700w 1 600w 1 5 120w 5 376w
Multiplus 48/1200/13 1 000w 2 400w 1 5 120w 5 376w
Multiplus 48/3000/35 2 400w 6 000w 2 10 240w 10 752w
Multiplus 48/5000/70 4 000w 10 000w 2 10 240w 10 752w
Quattro 48/8000/
110-100/100
6 500w 16 000w 4 20 480w 21 504w
Quattro 48/10000/
140-100/100
8 000w 20 000w 4 20 480w 21 504w
Quattro 48/15000/
200-100/100
12 000w 25 000w 6 30 720w 32 256w
3. CAN-bus Wiring
You can connect multiple battery modules together via an external DC bus bar system
and RJ45 via the RS485 ports on each battery module. This is shown in more detail in the
REVOV R100 manual. The communications for R100 can be paralleled up to 16 modules per
string using a communications cable of straight through conguration as shown below (and
cannot use the LV-HUB).

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BATTERY LABEL PURPOSE
1. CAN communication port
2. Inter battery communication port
3. Inter battery communication port
The CAN ( 1. ) port will only be utilised from the master battery to the GX device. Battery inter
communication is to be used in conjunction with the below assignment table, connection
procedure starting at master port ( 2. ) to rst slave unit port ( 3. ) This process is repeated
through to the last slave unit.

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The batteries will require dip switch number assignment from maser through to last slave unit.
You must use the VITRON to REVOV PIN CONFIGURATION/CABLE from the Master battery to
the GX device
Some GX devices (such as the Cerbo GX), have multiple CAN ports. If your GX device has a
BMS-Can port, this should be used. If your GX device ONLY has VE. Can ports, you will need to
this for the battery (and then it cannot be used for other VE. Can devices).
Then, plug a VE. Can terminator in the other VE. Can socket on the GX device. Two VE. Can
terminators are included with the package of the GX device as an accessory, only one is
used. Keep the other one as a spare.
More information about the cable can be found in its manual.
Without properly connecting this cable, the battery will not show up on the display of the GX
device. The battery will also turn itself o.
It is important to ensure this connection and display of the battery on the GX device display
correctly before attempting rmware updates or settings changes on other devices if they
depend on the power supply from the battery.
BATTERY DIP SWITCH ASSIGNMENT
MASTER 1000
SLAVE 1 0100
SLAVE 2 1100
SLAVE 3 0010
SLAVE 4 1010
SLAVE 5 0110
SLAVE 6 1110
SLAVE 7 0001
SLAVE 8 1001
SLAVE 9 0101
SLAVE 10 1101
SALVE 11 0011
SLAVE 12 1011
SLAVE 13 0111
SLAVE 14 1111
SLAVE 15 0000

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4. VE. Congure Settings
When using the latest rmware on all compatible connected devices, and once the battery
module has been detected by the GX device, battery charging parameters (e.g. Maximum
Charge Current, Target Battery Voltage, etc) are automatically congured by the REVOV
BMS, and communicated to the rest of the Victron components in the system via DVCC.
While the ability is there for these values to be transferred with connection, it should ALWAYS
be done in the Ve. Cong le of the inverter as well as the setup of the MPPT devices.
It is possible to override some of these automatic settings to provide additional limitations
(e.g.
reduce the total charge current that would be provided but the MultiPlus). The following
information is provided for that purpose, though is not required for the safe operation of
the system.
This section presumes familiarity with VE. Congure software.
Voltages shown are for the 51.2V model, the 51.2V model is a 16-series conguration.
For explanation purposes, the Ve. Cong will be step by step explained for R100 model.
4.1 General tab

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VE. Congure Parameter Value
System Frequency 50 Hz
Shore Limit (AC1) 50A (Depending on supply MCB)
Shore Limit (AC2) 16A (Depending on 2nd source)
Enable battery monitor Selected
State of charge when Bulk nished 90% (Depending on installation)
Battery capacity 100Ah (Depending on installation)
Charge eiciency 0.97% (Depending on installation)
Check the “Enable battery monitor” function
Set the battery capacity to the total capacity of the battery: 200Ah based on the REVOVR9
model will be used for this example.
The other parameters (“State of charge when bulk nished” and “Charge eiciency”)
should be set to installation standards e.g., 92 – 96% State of charge when Bulk nished and
0.97-0.98% Charge eiciency.
4.2 Grid Code setting Tab

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Ve. Congure Parameter Value
Country/Grid code standard South Africa – NRS 097-2-1-2017
Selecting a Country/Grid code is essential for the safe operation of the system as a whole,
it is strongly advised that the South African standard be used for all local installations.
4.3 Inverter Settings Tab
VE. Congure Parameter Value
DC input low shut-down 48V
DC input low restart 49.5V
DC input low pre-alarm* 48.5V

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Note: The pre-alarm setting is dependent on your preference and on-site specic
requirements. You may wish for this to be activated earlier in an o-grid situation to allow time
to start a backup generator.
Note: It is advised to disable the Power Assist feature, should this feature be required for an
installation please do so in consultation with the site installer.
Note: The “shut-down on SOC” function may be used if required by installation.
4.4 Charger tab

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Note: make sure to double check the Float voltage after completing Assistants, and if
necessary, set it back to 54.5 V.
Note: SELECT “Stop charger below” function and set to 5°C
Note: Allowing the inverter charger to deliver its full rated charge current is best practice in
conjunction with DVCC setup.
Note: If there is no GX device within the system and an MPPT is present, make sure the
combined output of both does exceed the max rated operating current of the battery within
the system.
4.5 Virtual switch Tab
VE. Congure Parameter Setting
Battery type Lithium
Charge curve Fixed
Absorption voltage 55V
Float voltage 54.5 V
Charge current 70A
Repeat Absorption time 1 Hr
Repeat Absorption interval 7 Days
Absorption time 1 Hr

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VE. Congure Parameter Setting
Battery type Lithium
Ve. Congure Parameter Value
Add assistant ESS (Energy Storage System)
This feature is not commonly used in conjunction with Assistants and is therefore not utilised
in this explanation. For mor information around the Virtual Switch functions and
the congurability of these functions in the Victron literature.
4.6 Assistant Tab
Select “Add assistant” – “All assistants” – “ESS (Energy Storage System)”

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Ve. Congure Parameter Value
Battery system System uses LiFePo4 with other type BMS
Select “System uses LifePo4 with other type BMS

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Ve. Congure Parameter Value
Battery capacity 100

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Ve. Congure Parameter Value
VECongure battery type selection Do not change battery type
Under VECongure battery type select – select “Do not change battery type”

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Ve. Congure Parameter Value
Sustain voltage 50V (may be tailored to installation)
Sustain voltage may be left as default 50V or tailored depending on installation

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Ve. Congure Parameter Value
Dynamic cut-o 47V for all C values
All C ratings are set to 47V in the setting list. This ensures the system does not disengage too
early should a load be switched on while the system is below 30 – 40% SOC

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Ve. Congure Parameter Value
Restart oset 1.2V
The default setting of 1.2V is suicient for Restart Oset value. This may to be altered
depending on installation requirements.

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Ve. Congure Parameter Value
PV Inverters No
For this example, there are no PV inverters utilised in the setup. Should there be a requirement
for this feature, please refer to Victron documentation and PV inverter documentation for the
conguring of this feature.
ESS System Settings
If you are using the battery as part of a grid connected ESS system, please review the ESS
QuickStart guide and Design and Installation Manual.
The settings that are specic to the REVOV battery in the VE. Congure ESS Assistant are
below:
Due to the reliability of the grid supply and the behaviour of the sustain voltage threshold in
ESS; you may wish to suppress the low voltage pre-alarm warning so that it does not trigger
every day on its regular deep cycle. See ESS FAQ Q5 - about suppressing the low-voltage
alarm.

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Hardware Protection Points
In normal operation, the charge parameter limits are relayed by the REVOV battery and
communicated through the system by the GX device to the inverter/charger and MPPT.
• Low Voltage: When the battery discharges to 48V or less, battery protection will turn on.
• High Voltage: If charging voltage above 56V, battery protection will turn on.
• Working discharge temperature range is from -10 to 50 degrees Celsius.
• Charging temperature range is from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius.
• Discharge Current Limit set to 0A at 48V, inverter will turn o.
• Over-charge and Over-discharge Current Limit 102A for 15 seconds, 200A for 0.1
seconds and 400A short circuit current.
If operation is attempted outside the operating range, the battery will disconnect to protect
itself.
5. GX Device Settings
On the GX device,
• If your GX device has a BMS-Can port, the battery should be connected to this.
• If you connect the BMS to the VE. Can port you will need to adjust the port speed.
Select the CAN-bus BMS (500 kbit/s) CAN-prole in the GX device. Menu path:
Settings → Services → VE.CAN port.
After properly wiring and setting the correct CAN-bus speed, the REVOV R100 will be visible
as a REVOVbattery in the device list. If you have multiple batteries a single entry will show up,
which represents all batteries reecting in the increased Charge current limit and increased
Discharge current limit: