EXPLORIST life Mobile Marine & Off-Grid Electrical | How to Program a Victron Multiplus/Quattro Inverter Charger (easy/cheatsheets) @EXPLORISTlife | Uploaded December 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
There are TONS of settings to program in the Victron Multiplus Inverter/Chargers. Some are battery specific, some are system specific, and some are geography specific. This video is a 101 lesson that will teach you all the basics of Multiplus/Quattro charger programming with no fluff.
MK3-USB Programming Dongle: https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/victron-energy-interface-mk3-usb-ve-bus-to-usb-c/
Blog Post w/ Cheat sheets: https://explorist.life/how-to-program-a-victron-multiplus-quattro/
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Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
FULL ELECTRICAL INSTALLS:
➤50A 5th Wheel RV - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=PavRWuOax1M&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=8
➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=9fmL1RfmZJk&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=1
➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=KM_8s4cTjWA&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=1
➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=gcDYiYgUCzg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=6
➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install: youtube.com/watch?v=E5q7_4FH4LQ&t=2874s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
➤ Binge the Transit Van Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX
➤ DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams
➤ How to Perform a Power Audit: youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=3
➤ Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: youtube.com/watch?v=xuZg4NasCVw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=1
➤ How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut-wire/
➤ How to Strip Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=ca45dL2X4SM&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=10
➤ How to Crimp Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=JmiX2XW48F8&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=9
➤ How to Make MC4 Connectors: youtube.com/watch?v=YFAKK491wj0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=7
➤ How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: youtube.com/watch?v=b2H8vpj8rQg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3
➤ How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: youtube.com/watch?v=h8CHAVmpPFw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=8
➤ How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-a-power-distribution-panel/
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Disclaimers
02:38 General - System Frequency
03:03 General - AC Input Current Limit
03:26 General - Dynamic Current Limit
03:55 General - Enable Battery Monitor
04:57 Grid - Accept Wide Input Frequency Range
05:20 Grid - UPS Function
06:03 Grid - AC Low/High Voltage Disconnect/Connect
06:22 Inverter - Inverter Output Voltage
06:45 Inverter - Ground Relay
07:08 Inverter - DC Input Low Shutdown/Restart/Alarm
07:46 Inverter - Low SOC Shutdown
08:11 Inverter - AES
08:55 Inverter - Power Assist
09:09 Inverter - Assist Current Boost Factor
09:36 Charger - Enable Charger
09:51 Charger - Charge Current
10:33 Charger - Absorption Voltage & Float Voltage
10:55 Charger - Repeated Absorption Interval
11:13 Charger - Maximum Absorption Time
11:32 Charger - Repeated Absorption Time
11:50 Charger - Temperature Compensation
12:19 Charger - Charge Curve
12:30 Charger - Lithium Batteries
12:51 Charger - Storage Mode
13:15 Charger - Use Equalization
13:36 Charger - Weak AC Input
13:55 Charger - Stop After Excessive Bulk
14:21 AC Input Control & Advanced
14:39 CHEAT SHEETS
There are TONS of settings to program in the Victron Multiplus Inverter/Chargers. Some are battery specific, some are system specific, and some are geography specific. This video is a 101 lesson that will teach you all the basics of Multiplus/Quattro charger programming with no fluff.
MK3-USB Programming Dongle: https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/victron-energy-interface-mk3-usb-ve-bus-to-usb-c/
Blog Post w/ Cheat sheets: https://explorist.life/how-to-program-a-victron-multiplus-quattro/
➤ Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store: https://shop.explorist.life
➤ Shop Battle Born Batteries: battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=explorist_bb67
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
FULL ELECTRICAL INSTALLS:
➤50A 5th Wheel RV - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=PavRWuOax1M&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=8
➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=9fmL1RfmZJk&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=1
➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=KM_8s4cTjWA&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=1
➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade: youtube.com/watch?v=gcDYiYgUCzg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=6
➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install: youtube.com/watch?v=E5q7_4FH4LQ&t=2874s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
➤ Binge the Transit Van Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX
➤ DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams
➤ How to Perform a Power Audit: youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=3
➤ Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: youtube.com/watch?v=xuZg4NasCVw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=1
➤ How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut-wire/
➤ How to Strip Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=ca45dL2X4SM&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=10
➤ How to Crimp Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=JmiX2XW48F8&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=9
➤ How to Make MC4 Connectors: youtube.com/watch?v=YFAKK491wj0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=7
➤ How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: youtube.com/watch?v=b2H8vpj8rQg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3
➤ How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: youtube.com/watch?v=h8CHAVmpPFw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=8
➤ How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-a-power-distribution-panel/
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Disclaimers
02:38 General - System Frequency
03:03 General - AC Input Current Limit
03:26 General - Dynamic Current Limit
03:55 General - Enable Battery Monitor
04:57 Grid - Accept Wide Input Frequency Range
05:20 Grid - UPS Function
06:03 Grid - AC Low/High Voltage Disconnect/Connect
06:22 Inverter - Inverter Output Voltage
06:45 Inverter - Ground Relay
07:08 Inverter - DC Input Low Shutdown/Restart/Alarm
07:46 Inverter - Low SOC Shutdown
08:11 Inverter - AES
08:55 Inverter - Power Assist
09:09 Inverter - Assist Current Boost Factor
09:36 Charger - Enable Charger
09:51 Charger - Charge Current
10:33 Charger - Absorption Voltage & Float Voltage
10:55 Charger - Repeated Absorption Interval
11:13 Charger - Maximum Absorption Time
11:32 Charger - Repeated Absorption Time
11:50 Charger - Temperature Compensation
12:19 Charger - Charge Curve
12:30 Charger - Lithium Batteries
12:51 Charger - Storage Mode
13:15 Charger - Use Equalization
13:36 Charger - Weak AC Input
13:55 Charger - Stop After Excessive Bulk
14:21 AC Input Control & Advanced
14:39 CHEAT SHEETS
