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if i have two multiplus-II 3000kV [120VAC] set up in parallel [for a split-phase 120/240] and they are connected via the VE.bus. do i need one or two smart dongles?
as a secondary question does victron have or planning on making a virtual assembly simulator. something that lets you drag and drop components on to a 'work area' and wire them up to see how/if they will work together? that would be able to answer a lot of the questions brought up on this forum
Usually with a control item like a GX (and so by extension the smart dongle) it is one of its type per system.
You can combine the dongle with other control devices. See the manual.
hello again. I believe the answer is one.
https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/VE.Bus_Smart_Dongle/en/introduction.html
The VE.Bus Smart dongle is a Bluetooth accessory for inverter/chargers and inverters* with a VE.Bus port.
The dongle has the following features and functionalities:
The dongle can remotely control the inverter/charger via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect app. The inverter/charger can be switched to on, off or charger-only and the AC input current limit can be adjusted.
The dongle can remotely monitor the inverter/charger via Bluetooth and the VictronConnect app. The AC and DC parameters, device status, warnings or alarms can be monitored.
The dongle can be connected to a single inverter/charger or multiple inverter/chargers set up in parallel and/or 3-phase.
The dongle measures the battery temperature and voltage.
The dongle can act as a battery temperature and voltage sensor for an inverter/charger and/or for VE.Smart Networking.
The dongle can be connected to an external temperature sensor, rather than using its own (default) temperature sensor.
Note that the dongle cannot be used to configure an inverter/charger. Read the VictronConnect VE.Bus manual for more specific information on configuring an inverter/charger.
