Hi, does it work if i start with an US3000, that i later add an US2000 to the system....or an US2000 requires an US2000 and they cannot be mixed up?
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Norbert
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Hi @njordan As a rule of thumb, you do not mix batteries of different capacities, but I suspect given with modern LifeP04 and integral BMS this could be changing. The attached document is open to interpretation and it may be a good idea to confirm with Pylontech directly. (Pylontech support if you are out there, what is you resply to this?)
I US2000B US2000 PLUS US3000 Difference and Mixture Installation.pdf
Thanks a lot - did not find the PDF myself, only a similar on US2000B mix with US2000plus.
I never thought this could be a problem if i start with US3000, and upgrade with an US2000. My naive believe was/is that the BMS'es would do the overall job - maybe right but better not to find out the hard way. I wrote to Pylontech 1 day ago, but no reply. not the most client-centric company....i heard this already in case of warranty needs. Lets see if they still will reply.
Good day, I have tried to add a US3000 to a pre-existing bank of 5 x US2000Plus and the ccgx did not pick the battery bank up.This was with the US3000 as the master. When I removed the US3000(completely - comms and battery cables) and put the comms cable back into the US2000plus CAN port then the ccgx instantly picked up the bank again. Is there a trick to getting ithe CCGX to see the whole bank and using the US3000 as the master? Thanks
Just a quick update. I went back and checked comms wiring and just re-did it to be sure. I rebooted all the batteries and re-followed all the Victron advice on the connect up and it resolved itself. The CCGX picked up the battery bank and the high voltage alarms cleared themselves after about 4 days and system is working well. The system has 1 x US3000 and 5 x US2000Plus. It us on a Victron 15kva Quattro and 7.9kwp panels.
Hi @njordan,US2000 and US3000 can mix use. Just make sure always use the big capacity and latest firmware model as the Master battery.
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