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With internet connected to a GX device, updating the firmware of the GX device is so simple (press check and update), just wondering why all Victron devices showing in the device list can't have a simple "check and update" button for updating the firmware of all devices from this location?
If this is possible, it would make commissioning systems (especially larger systems) much more efficient. @mvader (Victron Energy)
It is possible through the VRM portal:
https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:remote_ve.bus_firmware_updates
https://www.victronenergy.com/live/vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update
Hi Matthias
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
I have used the remote Firmware update and this is useful, however when attempting to update the firmware on initial start-up of 3 x Quattro's in a 3 phase set up (before any programming has been installed), it only finds 1 out of the 3 inverters and the firmware updating freezes at 20.5% on that one inverter. We found that because of the initial errors present for an un-configured system, we had to turn off 2 of the inverters and load the firmware 1 inverter at a time. This works but is a bit clunky.
Wouldn't it be nice and simple when commissioning a system to have all devices showing in the device list of a GX device with a button for each that says "check and update firmware".
The button already present for updating the firmware for the GX is so quick and easy.
It would then also be easy for future, remote updating of the firmware through the remote console, log in and press the buttons (even if password protection is required)
Of course it is more difficult updating the Quattro's after a program has been installed in them (not on the initial firmware update prior to programming though) but it would be nice if Victron could build on the idea.
As an integrator, I would consider this a good improvement.
