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Lithium Batteries Smart, BMS and ve.direct requirements
Hi @JasonTav,
you can't combine GX Device with that setup, unfortunately. A GX Device does not control the MPPTs based on input read via VE.Bus. Why? Because an Inverter/charger might be switched off.
ps, more information about how to use a GX Device, Smart Lithium Batteries & MPPTs is here:
https://community.victronenergy.com/articles/15035/victron-vw-van-electrics-install-schematic-drawing.html
nice, thanks
I see the "charger disconnect" from the BMS is connected to the BMV - why go via the BMV rather than direct from the BMS to the battery protect?
Please watch the accompanying videos, there is some explanation in there.
You can't use just a BMV to protect a lithium battery, since a BMV doesn't measure at individual cell level.
The signal to disconnect chargers in case of over voltage or temperature needs to come from a BMS.
(ps. sorry to be short, for more complete & direct instructions, please contact a distributor).
OK I read the manual.
Seems Venus communicates via ve.bus with the BMS and controls the mppt via its ve.direct connection, so the ve.direct non-inverting remote on/off cable from the BMS to the mppt isn't required.
If anyone can confirm my thinking here I'd be glad to hear
