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Multiplus- grid backfeed?

I've purchased, but haven't installed, a Multiplus 24/2000 to connect to my pv system.

I'm concerned that it'll backfeed the grid and have read there's a setting which when changed will allow backfeeding the grid.

Is there a way to prevent it from backfeeding the grid even though the "mains" has no power? (LOM)


Thank you

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elvis answered ·

LOM is there to prevent exactly that.

No mains, No feed in.


Anyway, unless you install the ESS assistant backfeeding cannot be selected.

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pda1 answered ·

That's good. Is LOM a setting? If it is then is there an internal relay which will completely disconnect AC wires that might be able to back feed?


I think I found the answer and hope this applies the Multiplus-


2.1 What is LOM detection?

LOM is an automatic process that detects a loss of the mains/network/grid supply. After the detection, the inverter/charger will open its back-feed relay, making sure there is no live AC voltage on its AC-inputs, and anything connected to these inputs.


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derrick thomas answered ·

Unless you plan on using ESS, back feeding is not even a possibility. Even with ESS back feeding can be disabled.

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danqcca answered ·

if you do not enable ESS, you cannot feed in. 2 print screen from the ESS configuration.
Even if you enable ESS, you can restrict feed in to the grid / to the AC IN

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By default, your Multiplus will not feed in to the grid. Don't worry, be happy and connect it.


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bla32 avatar image bla32 commented ·

Hi danqcca,

What's your inverter?

I'm looking for this setting, but in my case I want to backfeed, or better, supply my household loads so as to reduce draw from the grid.

Does the victron automatically feed the loads at it's output or do I need to add an external current sensor to do so? I'm looking into the original multiplus. Thanks!

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danqcca avatar image danqcca bla32 commented ·

MultiPlus 24/3000/70-50 120V VE.Bus / SKU:PMP243021102

What you want to do is what i do. In my case it's a manual process. I must adjust the injection manually. I monitor the electricity my provider give me and i inject what i need to bring it to 0 watts. I use Iotawatt in my main panel but is CT/information cannot be used by the Cerbo GX. I have 3 things that are not on the AC out that i want to cancel/lower their consummation, garage 60w, fridge 120w, dehumidifier 600w. I ear them starting and stopping.


External sensor will be the way to go but i didn't explore that route. It's in my to do...

My main goal will be : to put something like a Energy Meters VM-3P75CT and find a way to prioritize AC load on the output (done by default) of the MultiPlus, then inject to bring to 0 w (adjustable) my AC L1 consummation and the remaining to go in the battery but never use battery energy to supply the load on the AC Input.

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