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Resetting a multiplus completely to factory defaults

I bought a secondhand Multiplus 24/1200 some months ago off ebay and had it shipped out to Spain. It has been working fine on PV, however I now want to run it linked to a genset to charge the batteries. Unbeknown to me, the Multiplus was previously set to UK grid in the grid options by the previous user so I cannot reset it to None for genset using VEConfigure without the installer password which I do not have.

The original distributor is a UK company that sells to other UK companies - I am neither a company nor UK based, so I don't expect any help from them (although I have submitted a support request).

What are my options for doing a complete factory reset to the default of None in the grid settings? I have already tried flashing the latest firmware with VEFlash (I have a MK2), but that did not change the grid setting back to None.

I would rather not ditch this used Victron device just because I cannot make it work as intended as a secondhand buyer.

On another note, why cannot understand why a password is need to reset to factory defaults if a grid option has been selected - that defeats the purpose of a factory reset option!

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Alexandra answered ·

@intidos

The grid code is there for ess purposes mostly to meet regulations in certain countries. So obviously you dont want anyone just messing with it after it has been installed.

Spain has a grid code. And of you are grid tied you should have that selected. I dont see why the sellers or origional dealer would not be able to sort that out over the vrm for you. Or your local dealer. You can find your nearest here.

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Alexandra avatar image Alexandra ♦ commented ·

There are many threads on this forum about this very question and the reasons why it is done.

See answer here.

See guy's answer here.


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