Good video. One big point, though on low SoC alarms. On my system, the SmartShunt has an alarm rule parameter called "Low state-of-charge alarm" which works identically to the regular SoC alarm, but only has the low alarms, as you wanted. A downside to this alarm is that there aren't any definitions for what constitutes a "warning" or "alarm" state in VRM, as this is set in the VictronConnect app for the Shunt. So it might not be perfect because you can't set this in VRM but it does allow another option for your "low only SoC" alarm. Another downside might be that this solution requires you to have a Shunt, which not every Victron system has (though they all should!). HtH.
Ah interesting. I don't have a shunt in my systems, as the internal BMS handles all that (as you saw in the video), but that's good to know for the future. You only need a shunt if your battery is "dumb" battery (ie. one without an internal BMS). You need a Victron BMS if you have the Victron Smart Lithium. If you have the "Lynx Smart BMS", then its an all-in-one BMS & Shunt, but there is also the "Lynx Shunt VE.Can" or "SmartShunt", which are only shunts and not BMS as well. While you can technically put a SmartShunt into a system like mine (with a built-in BMS) along the battery negative, it doesn't serve much purpose other than doubling up most readings. The BMS wont use those values for its calculations and monitoring as it already has its own methods of current sensing and SoC calculation.
@@BluePowerPro Well just to further clarify, I think you're using the term "dumb" to refer to a battery that does not allow for closed-loop communication with the GX system, not that it doesn't have a BMS at all; for instance, Battle Born or the entry-level SOK LFP batteries both are excellent batteries with a robust internal BMS, but neither can communicate their status to the GX system so a shunt is required in those situations.
Very detailed explanation, thanks! I have been running ESS for over a year powering my home and it’s amazing. I am just wondering, am I listening to an AI generated voice in this video?
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Did not know I could do all this. Very helpful
Good to hear. End goal is always try have you guys walk away with learning at least 1 new thing. More than that is a definite bonus :)
So much great info, thank you!
Glad it was helpful :)
amazing videos that are really needed for victron users. cannot believe you dont have more subscribers
Thanks a lot, and for stopping by :) Channel is still very young, so to be expected, but definitely growing faster than compared to a few months ago.
Good video. One big point, though on low SoC alarms. On my system, the SmartShunt has an alarm rule parameter called "Low state-of-charge alarm" which works identically to the regular SoC alarm, but only has the low alarms, as you wanted. A downside to this alarm is that there aren't any definitions for what constitutes a "warning" or "alarm" state in VRM, as this is set in the VictronConnect app for the Shunt. So it might not be perfect because you can't set this in VRM but it does allow another option for your "low only SoC" alarm. Another downside might be that this solution requires you to have a Shunt, which not every Victron system has (though they all should!). HtH.
Ah interesting. I don't have a shunt in my systems, as the internal BMS handles all that (as you saw in the video), but that's good to know for the future.
You only need a shunt if your battery is "dumb" battery (ie. one without an internal BMS).
You need a Victron BMS if you have the Victron Smart Lithium.
If you have the "Lynx Smart BMS", then its an all-in-one BMS & Shunt, but there is also the "Lynx Shunt VE.Can" or "SmartShunt", which are only shunts and not BMS as well.
While you can technically put a SmartShunt into a system like mine (with a built-in BMS) along the battery negative, it doesn't serve much purpose other than doubling up most readings. The BMS wont use those values for its calculations and monitoring as it already has its own methods of current sensing and SoC calculation.
@@BluePowerPro Well just to further clarify, I think you're using the term "dumb" to refer to a battery that does not allow for closed-loop communication with the GX system, not that it doesn't have a BMS at all; for instance, Battle Born or the entry-level SOK LFP batteries both are excellent batteries with a robust internal BMS, but neither can communicate their status to the GX system so a shunt is required in those situations.
@@maliciousloki Thanks, definitely a better explanation than what I made :) Sure this will be useful to other viewers here
Thanks. Very helpful.
You're welcome!
Very detailed explanation, thanks! I have been running ESS for over a year powering my home and it’s amazing. I am just wondering, am I listening to an AI generated voice in this video?
Yes Victron is definitely top tier :) Yes, it speeds up my workflow considerably