====== GX - Fischer Panda generators ======

Fischer Panda generator can be connected to a GX Device, which makes it possible to monitor & operate the generator as well as automatically start and stop it.

The generator needs to be connected to the VE.Can port of the GX Device, which requires a Fischer Panda SAE J1939 module.

===== Requirements =====
  * [[venus-os:start|GX Device]], with firmware v2.07 or later
  * Fischer Panda generator, xControl or iGenerator
  * Fischer Panda SAE J1939 CAN module (part number 0006107)
  * Fischer Panda FP-Bus to VE.Can adapter (part number 0023441)


Fischer Panda Firmware requirements:
  * iControl (for the iGenerator): v2.17 minimum
  * iControl panel: no minimum requirement
  * xControl (for the constant speed generators): 4V38 minimum
  * xContr panel: 4V29
  * Fischer Panda SAE J1939 CAN module: 2V05
  * Fischer Panda three phase module: 4V0b
===== Connecting =====

==== xControl ====
The schematic below shows how to connect a Fischer Panda xControl generator.
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==== iControl ====
The schematic below shows how to connect a Fischer Panda iControl generator.
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**:!: Important: Operation of the generator is only possible and allowed when the xControl or the iControl panel is switched on. **
===== GX Device =====

In Settings -> Services, the selected canbus profile must be one that says NMEA2000. (The default).

When all wiring is complete and the setup has been correctly carried-out, the Fischer Panda will show up in the device list:

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Entering the Fischer Panda device on the menu reveals a page like this:

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Notice that it features an on/off switch as well as displaying status information, and the main AC parameters: voltage, current and power. 

Engine temperature, RPM and additional information are all available by entering the //Engine// sub menu item.

{{:ccgx:fischerpanda-enginemenu.png?400|}}
===== Generator start/stop =====
In addition to the manual start/stop and monitoring, there is also an automatic start/stop feature. This has the same comprehensive range of options as the Generator start/stop feature associated with the GX relay.
See [[ccgx:generator_start_stop]] for the manual.

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===== Maintenance =====
Whenever performing maintenance on the generator, be sure to //stop// the generator from the Fischer Panda control panel. This will disable the Fischer Panda autostart feature, and ensures that the generator cannot be remotely started - by a CCGX, for example. 

When the maintenance is completed, make sure you enable the autostart feature again. You can do this on the Fischer Panda control panel in the menu ''generator -> autostart -> turn on / off''.

===== MFD App ====

The Marine MFD HTML5 app (more information [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#marine_mfd_integration_by_app|here]]) also contains an element which allows monitoring as well as control of the Fischer Panda generator:

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===== Troubleshooting =====

=== I've set the mode of the genset to 'On' or 'Auto start/stop' but the generator is not starting/running. ===
Make sure the Fischer Panda autostart feature is on, this allows the GX control the remote on/off of the genset. You can find this option on the control panel in the menu ''generator -> autostart -> turn on / off''.

If you're manually trying to start the genset, a toast message appears with the text ''AutoStart functionality is currently disabled, enable it on the genset panel in order to start the genset from this menu''.
{{:ccgx:fischerpanda-fpautostart_disabled2.png?400|}}

If the generator auto start/stop is enabled, it will show error ''#1 Remote switch control disabled'' on the Auto start/stop page.
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