How To Program A Victron Inverter With A Mac & Load Test!

[@mikeborkhuis7278]

Looks like most of the devices used in your load test were running off L2. Might want to look at balancing the loads in the barn so they're not all on the same power leg.

[@Zirrad1]

I found that an induction cooktop is great for the last stages of load testing as you can pretty precisely increase the load a hundred or so watts at a time. And the smaller one/two portables can be plugged in anywhere.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Good idea

[@RikiRSQ]

I tried to connect my MK3 o my mac for 3 hours today and the inverter would show momentarily but then never come back up. Can not find the solution. Glad it worked for you.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

That's unfortunate. I have not encountered that issue. Hope you can get it resolved.

[@clarencewiles963]

You got a good system. And it’s looking like it’s sized well.

[@AdamDeLayDIY]

Love a good load test! Always surprised to see the power of the Victron inverters!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

For sure!

[@9111logic]

At minute 6.25 you mention the "power assist" as designed to assist the inverter from the grid/generator in the event of an extreme load and that would be awesome but unfortunately it is not what it says on the tin, Victron seems to state that it is the other way around and I understand that it would draw from the battery if the "shore/grid" amperage available was insufficient. Perhaps someone can clarify this confusion? Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@PanelsUpSolar]

Given that you have solar pushing power to your battery bank, the battery state of charge is likely not going to maintain its accuracy when monitored at the inverter. Since your batteries are managed by their BMS and that data should be sent to the Cerbo, that is the SOC you should be using. The inverters only have the capability to see power that they put into the bank and pull out of it. Since you do not have grid in the inverters, they will only log discharge.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Yes, I understand that.

[@stephanied143]

Pretty sweet system

[@Thewildmindofmike]

Nice 🤠

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@stephanied143]

missed the r should have been your chickens

[@stephanied143]

You don't give you chickens WiFi animal abuse . Lol

[@Songomx]

Very nice load test!! But it only shows that you have poorly balanced the loads on your system (inverters). You should move some loads to L1 as L2 has too many tools on it... hence, why you overload it!!! If you balance the loads between the 2 legs, neither inverter should trip because of an overload. See ya...!!! 👍👍👋👋