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Cannot get Multiplus BMS Assistant to install

I am unable to load and run VE.Bus BMS assistant on the Multiplus. I am using the MK3 to USB interface with Windows 10 and VE Configure. I used Victron Connect to update the Multiplus to the latest firmware without difficulty. Due to "docs.victronenergy.com/victronconnect.vebus.html#limitations" instructions I am using VE Configure application to setup the VE.Bus BMS Assistant according to the "Victron VW Van Electrics Install - Episode 3 Mains Electricity" video. At the point where the video says select the "Start Assistant" button followed by "Next" there is a requirement to set the dip switches 1=on and 2 = off. As soon as the dip switches are changed the Multiplus becomes unresponsive. I also tried with the switches set 1=off 2=on. In both cases the Multiplus remained unresponsive until I used Victron Connect app to reinstall the latest firmware. What I am I doing wrong while trying to get the VE.Bus BMS Assistant installed?

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Matthias Lange - DE answered ·

Install the assistant and make all the other settings with the DIP switches at default.

After that switch the switches. Now the Multi shuts down until you connect and power up the VE.Bus BMS.

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sticky answered ·

I too am facing this same problem but I recognise I have quite old Multiplus with Firmware 1006142 and trying to load assist for a new VEBus BMS (Victron Li Smart batteries)

Tried FW 1906209 and VEConfigure can now display Assist tab but the VE.Bus BMS(017B) won't load up and tells me it is "Corrupt".

I think my Multiplus is simply too old (as all docs i read suggest)

Any help of a workaround is welcome.

Sticky

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