Victron VEConfig - Inverter Settings Tab Tutorial [UPDATED 2024]

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Welcome to this comprehensive guide on configuring the Inverter settings in the Victron VEConfigure software for your VE.Bus inverter charger, such as the Multiplus or Quattro. Proper configuration ensures your system operates efficiently and safely. This tutorial covers crucial settings like Inverter Output Voltage, which specifies the AC voltage your inverter will produce, varying by region. We’ll also discuss the Ground Relay, including its operation modes and importance in connecting or disconnecting the Neutral wire to the Protective Earth for safety.
Next, we'll explore the DC Input Low Shut-Down setting, which protects your battery from excessive discharge, and the DC Input Low Restart setting, managing the inverter's response to low battery voltage and ensuring a safe restart. The DC Input Low Pre-Alarm setting provides alerts for potential low voltage issues, while the Shut Down on SOC feature configures the system to shut down based on the battery's state of charge. Additionally, we’ll explain the Do Not Restart After Short Circuit setting, a safety feature to prevent automatic restart after a short circuit.
Finally, we’ll cover the AES (Automatic Economy Switch) setting, which reduces power consumption when there are no or very low loads connected to the inverter. By following this guide, you will optimize performance and safeguard your connected devices, ensuring your Victron inverter charger operates efficiently and safely.
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⚙️Step-by-step Victron VEConfig Inverter settings tab setup tutorial
⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Prerequisites
0:52 - Inverter Settings Tab Overview
1:22 - Inverter Output Voltage
3:41 - Ground Relay
7:12 - DC Input Low Shut-Down
9:42 - DC Input Low Restart
12:24 - DC Input Low Pre-Alarm
15:25 - Shut-Down on SOC
19:59 - Do not Restart After Short Circuit [VDE 2510-2 SAFETY]
23:10 AES (Automatic Economy Switch)
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NOTE: At 10:40 I entered 48V as the DC input low shut-down voltage.
However, as mentioned elsewhere, you should not run LiFePO4 lower than 20% SOC for optimal battery health. Therefore, it's best to increase this to around 51V to 51.5V in order for it to match 20% SOC, as 48V will be closer to 10% SOC.
Again, all batteries and systems are different, so to get the most accurate measurement, test your system, and run it down to 20%, then take note of the Voltage and enter that in as your DC input low shut-down voltage.
For example, you can easily find this LiFePO4 Battery Voltage table online:
12V:
14.6V (100% charging)
13.6V (100% resting)
13.4V (99%)
13.3V (90%)
13.2V (70%)
13.1V (40%)
13.0V (30%)
12.9V (20%)
12.8V (17%)
12.5V (14%)
12.0V (9%)
10.0V (0%)
24V:
29.2V (100% charging)
27.2V (100% resting)
26.8V (99%)
26.6V (90%)
26.4V (70%)
26.2V (40%)
26.0V (30%)
25.8V (20%)
25.6V (17%)
25.0V (14%)
24.0V (9%)
20.0V (0%)
48V:
58.4V (100% charging)
54.4V (100% resting)
53.6V (99%)
53.2V (90%)
52.8V (70%)
52.4V (40%)
52.0V (30%)
51.6V (20%)
51.2V (17%)
50.0V (14%)
48.0V (9%)
40.0V (0%)
However, this is just a general guideline, because in my system test, it was at 52V at 40% SOC, while this table shows 51.6V as 40% SOC. I have yet to test my system’s voltage at 20% SOC, so for now, I am estimating around 51V to 51.5V, based on the 40% SOC voltage measurement.
Naturally adjust your restart and alarm voltages accordingly, as shown in the video.

[@gushax]

Very well explained yet to a high level of details. Great work.

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Much appreciated! Takes lots of time to create and edit these videos, but well worth the time at the end :)

[@gushax]

Should be a lot of work.
I do look forward to tutorials on solar panel and MPPT sizing.

[@BluePowerPro]

@@gushax Yes definitely on top of the list actually, as I know Its a confusing topic to get into.
Half way though last of the VEConfig series, which is the Charger Tab, then aim to jump onto MPPT and solar.
Eventually want to create a full build course too, but wanted to get the software/settings side of things done first, for those who already have a build.

[@goobiie]

Great video....detail explanatory

[@BluePowerPro]

thank you, glad you enjoyed it and found it useful :D

[@Itsme-zq3et]

Are you making videos for the charger and other tabs?

[@BluePowerPro]

Yes, busy with script and audio for Charger tab, then edit. So will still be a week or so. These videos take quite a bit of time :)

[@martyy2294]

The aes system seems flawed, my easysolar 2 is pulling around 30-40w constant when everything is on standby. Both settings above are set to 99watts but low power mode hardly turns on and when it does it goes off nearly instantly any idea why this is? It is like the wattage read out isnt accurate at all i have literally given up on it at this point 😂

[@BluePowerPro]

Its difficult to say, without knowing what your loads look like and what your what your reason for wanting to use AES is?
If you are using your inverter daily then your shouldn't using it, as it meant as a "long form storage" mode when you have next to no loads connected.
According to your ESII data sheet www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-EasySolar-II-24V-48V-3kVA-48V-5kVA-MPPT-250-70-100-GX-EN.pdf the difference a zero load in normal mode and AES modified mode is only 4W to 6W.
Victron products cost more because they use very little self consumption power. which is why I honestly don't make any use of AES (although my loads are always connected), as the self consumption savings are minimal and creates delays between mode switching, while also modifying the sine wave, which isn't good if you still have connected electronic loads.
Valid, it does reduce the consumption by a few watts of you aren't connecting anything to it, especially If you have selected search mode. Again looking at spec sheet it says it will use 2W in search mode.
However if you have a big enough battery bank with solar and you disconnect all your loads, it wont ever run out of power from only the inverter's normal mode self consumption of 11-18W (depending on your model).
I've also noticed that the wording in VEConfig and VictronConnect are different.
► In VEConfig, it says (as i explained in the video), your minimum (46W) and the a value ADDED to that of 92W.
► Whereas in VictronConnect is says "Start AES when load lower than" (same as VEConfig), but then it says "Start AES when load higher than", which is different to VEConfig, as you not adding this value to the minimum, simply specifying it straight.
You said you put them both at 99W, which can be the issue because the values are too close to each other, if its trying to function based on VictronConnect's terminology, its the start and stop are the same values which could be why its turning on and off again immediately.
According to the manual, the defaults in VictronConnect are low = 40W and high = 100W (which is different to VEConfigs defaults). but can do to minimum of 12W low and 44W high.
Try set it to these minimum values and then connect and only switch an led light on and off to trigger AES and bring it out of AES to test. Also try it with both modified and search modes.
AES mode is designed to activate at very low loads, but if the load is fluctuating around the threshold, the AES might not engage properly.
You will have to test more and see. I cant test on my end as everything, including my internet is connected to my system, so cant go very low, as even my router use quite a bit of juice.
Let me know your results if you find them, I'm interested to see the solution