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ripper asked

When did power assist start to be available and whats the minimum supplied AC capacity

I am looking for a used Multiplus or Multiplus Compact to have Powerassist for providing power in a shed 150 metres away, usually the powerdraw will be under 50W, to run bigger startup currents the likes of a truck battery should do the trick. I would like to know whats the lowest required wattage that needs to be provided via AC. I am hoping around 250W because the cable will only be 1.5 sqare mm and the volts might otherwise drop too far.


Or am I better off using a charger and Inverter individually?

I have a very old Multi which cannot provide Powerassist. How can I determine whether it is available with the unit in question when I see it in an ad?


Cheers


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Alexandra answered ·

@ripper

Sorry for the later reply.

https://www.victronenergy.com/live/multiplus_faq#powerassist

https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2018/04/20/multiplus-quattro-inverter-chargers-improved-current-limits/

The power assist became available in firmware #423

All of the equipment I have ever installed has come with #430 minimum from box so thats from about 1 years ago and we weren't buying the new range stuff still using low frequency inverters here.

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