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Phoenix Inverter 3k 120V and Quattro 5k 100A 230V on same VE.Bus?

I have the following:
-a Phoenix Inverter 3k 120V for my 120VAC/60Hz equipment
-a Quattro 5k 100A 230V for my 230VAC/50Hz equipment
-a Cerbo GX

The Quattro is now connected to my Cerbo providing excellent data regarding my power usage. I understand the DC usage reflects the power being consumed by the Phoenix inverter.

Can I connect the Phoenix inverter to the same VE.Bus for more insight into the AC loads or other data?

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Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) answered ·

Hi @rspott

No you cannot connect different systems to one ve.bus network.

You can connect with an MK3-USB cable, but features are very limited (no insite in current etc. except when you browse to the device list and select the other Multi.


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rspott answered ·

Thanks for working on the weekend!

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rspott answered ·

I am sorry to bring this back. When I plug the 120VAC inverter into the Cerbo via the MK3-USB cable I lose access to the 230VAC Quattro on the Cerbo visual display.

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