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Setting up ESS with Multiplus II GX and 3 x MPPTs

I am currently looking to set up a ESS system with a Multiplus II GX. I have 3 arrays of solar panels each with their own Smartsolar MPPT 150/35. Do i need to connect each MPPT via VE.Direct and if so how can i do this as there is only 1 port on the Multiplus II GX.


Also i am planning to use the current transformer input current into the multiplus will this work?

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Robert Boerescu answered ·

I have an EasySolar II GX and I have the Smart Shunt connected to the VE-direct. I ordered a Smar tSolar MPPT 150/35 to connect a separate array of solar panels and I plan to use VE-direct to USB cable and connect it to the USB port. I understand that using powered USB hubs should work so I think multiple connections to an USB hub for multiple MPPTs should work but I have not tried it.

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Stan answered ·

If you can, buy normal Multiplus II and Cerbo Gx instead of MP2 GX version.

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