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Venus GX compatibility with Multiplus Compact 12/1600/70

Hi, Is Venus GX compatible with the Multiplus Compact 12/1600/70?

I would like to remotely monitor the Compact unit, the batteries and (both manually and auto) start and stop the generator.

Is there a different product if the Venus GX is not compatible?


MultiPlus Quattro Inverter ChargerVenus GX - VGX
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klim8skeptic avatar image klim8skeptic ♦ commented ·

"I would like to remotely monitor the Compact unit, the batteries and (both manually and auto) start and stop the generator."

You have not mentioned what battery/bms, or what genset you are using.

The multi 12-1600-70 is a pretty blunt brick. Not too many inputs/outputs, even with a gx device.

Relying on the multi/gx/bms to be in sync and remotely available is not 100% reliable.

I have been off grid with an 12-1600-70, plus mppts. Twice I have had problems with the pv array. Had to be on site to rectify that. Once had he BMS drop out during a firmware update, my fault for not reading the "documents".

Even gensets need refueling and servicing.

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Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) answered ·

Hi @thanasis ,

It is compatible, but in almost all circumstances it has now been superseded by the Cerbo GX and that should be used instead if the Venus GX hasn't already been acquired.

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southsideph answered ·

Hi

It is not a production solution but I have just Installed the multiplus 12/1600/70 in camper van to replace 3rd party inverter. I'm using raspberry pi 3b+ running venus os 2.71. Also Monitors (SmartSolar and BMV 712) Monitoring the multiplus using VE Bus to USB mk3. Can access it via WiFi on my phone, ipad, mac. Bluetooth/VictronConnect Also is linked to VRM via mobile modem - remote VEConfigure, firmware updates work treat. Installing similar in show trailer

Don't know if this is useful


Rgds

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