Configuring Dual Victron Inverters in 3 minutes or less for both split phase and parallel operation

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This video is an in-depth explanation of how to configure dual Victron 12/3000/120 Hybrid Inverters. I go step by step how to configure the inverters for parallel operation and split phase operation. I then show how to be able to change back and forth between configurations in. less than three minutes. I used an Apple Mackbook Pro 17 to do the configuration. I had to download an app called Wine to accomplish it. If your laptop has Catalina installed, this is no longer an option for you. I was able to use Windows programs. I now have the ability to change the configuration as needed in minutes to be able to take advantage of the current power situation whether boondocking, mooch docking, or staying in an RV park.

Here is what I had to do to get it to work on my Mac.

I could only find VE Configure for Windows, but as many of you know Wine is a thing. It worked well with just a few tweaks.

To get Wine 3.0 working I had to install XQuartz and then I could install Wine 3.0.

Next, I installed VE Configure by opening the installer with Wine, worked fine. Select all of the default places for install. I could not get the shortcuts on the desktop to work though. To get to the apps you will need to open Wine. Type winefile and the graphic folders should open on your desktop. Click to open C drive then got to program files then Victron configure tools.

Finally, plug in your MK3 to USB adapter, then go into terminal and do a " ls /dev ", then look for a something like tty.usbserial-HQ1722D4FRM take that TTY device and make a symlink to a com port in the wine dosdevices directory like so " ln -s /dev/tty.usbserial-HQ1722D4FRM ~/.wine/dosdevices/com1 ".

Switch to the com port in Port Selection and away you go.

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