5.3 Configuration by computer
All settings can be changed by means of a computer or with a VE.Net panel (except
for the multi-functional relay and the VirtualSwitch when using VE.Net).
The most common settings (including parallel and 3-phase operation) can be changed
by means of DIP switches (see Section 5.5).
For changing settings with the computer, the following is required:
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VEConfigureII software. You can download the VEConfigureII software free
of charge at
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A RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2.2b RS485-to-RS232 interface. If your
computer has no RS232 connection, but does have USB, you will also need
a RS232-to-USB interface cable. 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 Multi's (parallel or three phase operation) can be configured in a
simple manner. VEConfigureII forms part of this program.
You can download the software free of charge at
For connection to your computer, a RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2.2b RS485-to-
RS232 interface is required.
If your computer does not have a RS232 connection but is equipped with USB, you
will also need a RS232-to-USB interface cable. 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 Multi's,
VE.Bus System Configurator software must be used. You can download the
software at
www.victronenergy.com
You can configure the system without a dongle, and use it for 15 minutes (as a
demonstration facility). For permanent use, a dongle – available at additional charge –
is required.
For connection to your computer, a RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2.2b RS485-to-
RS232 interface is required.
If your computer does not have a RS232 connection but is equipped with USB, you
will also need a RS232-to-USB interface cable.
Both are available from Victron Energy.
5.4 Implementing settings 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 you can set all parameters, with the exception of the multi-functional relay
and the VirtualSwitch.
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. VEConfigureII forms part of this program.
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