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CERBO GX and 4 x SmartSolar via BT

Hi

Does anyone know if I can connect 4 x SmartSolars to the CERBO via BT?

Or is there an alternative multi BT to WiFi adapter/transmitter to my "home" network?


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Alexandra answered ·

@JohnMH

If you look at the manual, the Bluetooth is designed for monitoring and communicating via Victron Connect with your tablet/smart phone, https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Cerbo_GX/en/accessing-the-gx-device.html

The mppts connect via VE Direct cables, https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Cerbo_GX/en/installation.html

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johnmh avatar image johnmh commented ·

Thanks for your reply @Alexandra

How to connect 4 x VE.Direct cables to the Cerbo GX i understand there is only 3 inputs

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Vance Mitchell avatar image Vance Mitchell johnmh commented ·

You will need to use a ve.direct to USB adapter for the fourth mppt

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Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) avatar image Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) ♦♦ johnmh commented ·

For more than 3 MPPTs, it is recommended to use the VE.Can models, they allow daisy chain of up to 25 MPPTs.

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justmurph answered ·

I have a similar setup with 4 x 100/20 MPPTs. One of the three USB ports on the Cerbo is used for the touch screen, so two of my MPPTs are on VE.Direct to USB adapters.

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