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Loading and config Venus OS v3.54 on RaspPi to replace an overloaded Cerbo GX
I am running two Victron Multiplus II 24/3000/70-50 2×120 inverters in parallel. My system includes a SmartShunt 500A/50mv to monitor DC in and out of my 24 volt house bank, a BMV 712 to monitor the 12vdc loads, a Victron 150/100 MPPT controlling a 1500 w solar array, and several other Victron unit for various purposes. I have been using a Cerbo GX feeding a Touch 50 for monitoring display and adjustments.
I was running the Venus Large image and using Node Red to provide load monitoring and automatic load shedding.
Since January 2024 after a Venus OS software update, my system has been rebooting multiple times a day. I was hoping that I might find a simpler solution, but it appears that I may need to move the Venus OS onto a more powerful computer such as a RaspberryPi 3,4, or 5. My preference would be a level 5 with 4 Gb minimum and 8 Gb preferable. I envision running the RaspPi as a replacement for the Cerbo handling the control and display like the Cerbo and running Node Red to provide the load shedding protections as well as the automated changing of grid input levels.
As an example of grid input level changes, suppose I am connected to a 30 single phase shore power connection. In a warm environment, the Grid Input Limit for the system would probably be about 26 amps. This represents about 3120 watts. If I run my generator, I change the Grid Input Limit to 63 amps representing about 7560 watts. With Node Red, I configured my system to capture whatever current Grid Input Level that is set for the current Shore Power connection, change the Grid Input Level to 63 amps while the generator is supplying power, then change the Grid Input Level back to the previous level.
All for now. Looking forward to some suggestions and some help.😀
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