Hello Victron experts.
I am about to install a second alternator onto a Volvo Penta D2-75 engine in a yacht which has a full suite of Victron battery system equipment. The Arco Zeus is shaping up as an ideal regulator for controlling this additional alternator. I am hearing that a firmware update for the Cerbo is planned for release in April 24, which will integrate the Arco Zeus into the Cerbo's DVCC protocol, as well as provide current and voltage information from the Smart Shunt through to the Arco Zeus. Great!
My question is, how confident is the team preparing the Cerbo firmware update that it will be available for users by the end of April? If not by then, when? This timing is important for expedition planning and departure.
Am I right in understanding that the beta version of the Cerbo firmware update provides for transmission of current and voltage information to the Arco Zeus, but not DVCC?
If current and voltage information is presently available to the Arco Zeus over CAN using beta firmware, I'm thinking that the Zeus will be able to provide basic control of the second alternator, pending full DVCC integration at a later stage. Thoughts?
Thank you.
