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Venus, VRM, Node-RED - all not working

VRM hasn't connected all afternoon for me. I can't get a remote Console either. I also just noticed Venus is showing as offline by my router.

Unfortunately this means that I can't control my system without being physically present. I have Node-RED code running for example, but can't access it.

Any thoughts on how I might connect? All has worked since install last year.

Is something still going on at Victron to cause this? Why would venus be offline in that case. It's like it doesn't connect to WiFi anymore.


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Alexandra answered ·

@MarkEss

It happens sometimes. ...router issues, heat issues causing wifi instability, phase of the moon.....

That is why there is an option to re boot on no contact and you can set the interval.

More on #153 here. Scroll down a little way.

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Thanks. Rebooting my Cerbo GX solved the issues. I notice in the doc that watchdog auto-reboot is not recommended with ESS systems (which mine is). Not sure of the risk when grid is down exactly? I'd prefer to be able to control my system, even if it means having a power cut, since it doesn't generally have a connection issue and grid outages are rare.


"Please be careful with enabling this feature on ESS systems: when grid connection is lost, and the GX device reboots, the system can lose power when rebooting takes too long (when grid is present, the Multi's or Quattro's will enter passthru)."

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gbppower answered ·

Why is it up and down some times for hours

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