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  How to connect VE.Bus Inverter/Charger to an Android Device?

  Posted by popo on January 20, 2024 at 6:25 am

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  I understand that when connecting a VE.Bus Inverter/Charger to a computer, I use an MK3-USB adapter and a standard Ethernet cable. But if I want to connect it to my Android device, is there an extra piece of equipment I need, and how does it work?

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  Yes, when you’re looking to connect your VE.Bus Inverter/Charger to an Android device, you need an additional piece of equipment called an OTG (On-The-Go) cable.

  This cable is necessary to convert the standard USB connection from the MK3-USB to the data port of your Android device.

  The specific type of OTG cable you’ll require depends on the type of data port your Android device has. Most modern Android devices use either a micro-USB or a USB-C port. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Identify the data port on your Android device (micro-USB or USB-C).

  • Obtain the corresponding OTG cable that matches your device’s data port.

  • Connect the OTG cable to your Android device and then attach the USB end from the MK3-USB to the OTG cable.

  Please note that Victron does not provide the OTG adapter with their products, so you will need to purchase this cable separately. You can easily find OTG cables online or at electronics stores. Once you have this set up, you should be able to connect your Android device to the inverter/charger for configuration or status checks.

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  Note that to communicate effectively with your configuration software, your Victron devices need to be powered with the appropriate voltage. Here’s what you need to know for each type of device:

  • Multi/Quattro: These devices are versatile and can be supplied with either AC or DC voltage. This means you can power them up from a regular AC power source or from a battery or DC power supply.

  • Multi Compact: The Multi Compact requires DC voltage. Ensure you have a suitable DC power source, such as a battery, to power up this device for communication.

  • Inverters: Similar to the Multi Compact, inverters also require DC voltage. They convert DC power from batteries to AC power for use, but for communication purposes, they must be connected to a DC source.

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