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5.3 Configuration by computer
All settings can be changed by means of a computer or w ith a VE.Net panel (except for the multi-functional relay and the VirtualSw itch
w hen using VE.Net).
The most common settings (including parallel and 3-phase operation) can be changed by means of DIP sw itches (see Section 5.5).
For changing settings w ith the computer, the follow ing is required:
- VEConfigureII software: can be dow nloaded free of charge at www.victronenergy.com.
- A RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2.2b RS485-to-RS232 interface. If the computer has no RS232 connection, but does have USB, a
RS232-to-USB interface cable is needed. Both are available from Victron Energy.
5.3.1 VE.Bus Quick Configure Setup
VE.Bus Quick Configure Setup is a software program with which systems with a maximum of three MultiPlus units (parallel or three
phase operation) can be configured in a simple manner. VEConfigureII forms part of this program.
The software can be downloaded free of charge at www.victronenergy.com .
For connection to the computer, a RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2.2b RS485-to-RS232 interface is required.
If the computer has no RS232 connection, but does have USB, a RS232-to-USB interface cable is needed. Both are available from
Victron Energy.
5.3.2 VE.Bus System Configurator and dongle
For configuring advanced applications and/or systems with four or more MultiPlus units, VE.Bus System Configurator software must
be used. The software can be downloaded free of charge at www.victronenergy.com . VEConfigureII forms part of this program.
The system can be configured w ithout a dongle, and w ill be fully functional during 15 minutes (as a demonstration facility). For
permanent use, a dongle – available at additional charge – is required.
For connection to the computer, a RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2.2b RS485-to-RS232 interface is required.
If the computer has no RS232 connection, but does have USB, a RS232-to-USB interface cable is needed. Both are available from
Victron Energy.
5.4 Configuration with a VE.Net panel
To this end, a VE.Net panel and the VE.Net to VE.Bus converter is required.
With VE.Net all parameters are accessible, w ith the exception of the multi-functional relay and the VirtualSw itch.
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