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Cerbo GX - MK3-USB still required for programming the MultiPlus (C/II)?

Hello.


I am planning my system, and am going to set/programm parameters in the MultiPlus myself.

As far as I know, this requires the MK3-USB.

Will I still require the MK3-USB, if I have a Cerbo GX? Most likely I can connect to the Cerbo and trough it program attached units (like a MultiPlus)...?


Side note: For the initial programming, I would prefer a Laptop computer, rather than an app, or a web based solution. For monitoring later on, I will most likely use an app and Bluetooth.


Thank you for reading.

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Matthias Lange - DE answered ·

With the Cerbo GX you can use Remote VEConfigure so make the setup:
https://www.victronenergy.com/live/vrm_portal:remote-veconfigure

But for updating the firmware of the MultiPlus you still need a MK3.

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anthem answered ·

VE remote configure is kind of painful. I would get the USB mk3 as it’s quick and painless.

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batteryb answered ·

Thank you guys.

Would the Ve.Direct->USB Interface serve the same purpose? I have a hard time figuring out the differences. Wonder, which product is making more sense/more versatile/more likely useful in my application.

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They are two very different products, MK3 being a Ve.Bus protocol device to USB to connect to inverters whereas the Ve.Direct to USB connects e.g. a mppt to a cgx or laptop. Hope this helps.

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