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VictronConnect and VeFlash does not find Multiplus on MK3 usb dongle

Hello Forum !
I do have an issue with updating firmware on Multiplus-2 device using the MK3 USDB-to-VeBus dongle.
Neither VeFlash nor VictronConnect apps 'find' any device connected to the 'other' side of that unshielded-factory made RJ-45 cable 'behind' the USB-to-VeBus adaptor.
The PC is a Win7 machine with SP1, the Multiplus is a 48/3000/35-32 230V, just purchased, SN HQ2207FYF69V.
When using the VeConfigure program on that same PC, same same cable, all works fine
(i.e. i can 'get' and 'send' the config for that multiplus without issues).
all the programs (VeFlash, VeConfigure, VictronConnect) are on the latest downloadable version ...

That exact same thing happens with my 'old' (2017) Multiplus built into the 'EasySolar' box.
VeConfigure is ok, neither VeFalsh nor VictronConnect 'finds' that device.

If there is anyone out there who could point me to some more in-depth troubleshooting steps
(logfiles of VeFlash or VictronConnect ? - those glorious completely useless errormessages starting with 'unable' or 'failed' are not helping at all ...) or has another idea howto upgrade firmware on the Multiplus-es - much appreciated !

thanks a lot ,
Martin

Multiplus-IIVictronConnectVE.Bus
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Alexandra avatar image Alexandra ♦ commented ·
@Martin Liskadoyyou k ow what firmware you are using currently?

Any access to VRM?


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Paul B answered ·

a mk3 IS JUST FOR PROGRAMING THE Multiplus units, it does not connect to the VRM nor the Victron connect directly.

Make sure that you are selecting a com port to connect the mk3 too you select this in VE Configure Program and the VE-flash program, you may have to do a manual comport selection. or look up the created com port thats alocated by the computer when you plug the usb into it.

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martin-liska avatar image martin-liska commented ·
Thanks, Paul - this is acknowledged - it was a trial to check, what happens.

for VeFlash, i am able to select the ComPort, for VictronConnect, i did not 'see' the option where to select a specific ComPort - the app seems to try and find the port itself ?

To repeat my question: is there some 'verbose' switch or logging option to get more details on what the app is trying to do and where and why excatly it fails ?

best regards, Martin



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