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--- ccgx:fischer_panda [2017-08-17 14:44] – [Generator start/stop] mbosma
+++ ccgx:fischer_panda [2020-09-07 12:29] (current) – [Maintenance] mvader
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-====== CCGX & Fischer Panda generators ======
+====== GX - Fischer Panda generators ======
-As of [[https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2017/06/13/ccgx-v2-07-fischer-panda-ess-and-more/|CCGX v2.07]] it is possible to read data from your Fischer Panda generator. The generator needs to be connected to the VE.Can port of the CCGX, which requires a Fischer Panda SAE J1939 module.
+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 =====
-  * CCGX or Venus GX
+  * [[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.
-{{:ccgx:xcontrol_connection.png?600|}}
+{{:ccgx:xcontrol_connection.png?650|}}
 ==== iControl ====
 The schematic below shows how to connect a Fischer Panda iControl generator.
-{{:ccgx:icontrol_connection.png?600|}}
+{{:ccgx:icontrol_connection.png?650|}}
+**:!: 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:
-===== Menu =====
-Once all wiring and setup has been correctly done, the Fischer Panda shows up in the device list:
 {{:ccgx:fischerpanda-devicelist_29648454.png?400|}}
-Entering that menu shows the details, like this:
+Entering the Fischer Panda device on the menu reveals a page like this:
 {{:ccgx:fischerpanda-menu_29648486.png?400|}}
-It features an on/off switch, as well as the status and the main AC parameters: voltage, current and power. Temperature, RPM and other details are available in the Engine sub menu.
+Notice that it features an on/off switch as well as displaying status information, and the main AC parameters: voltage, current and power.
-{{:ccgx:fischerpanda-enginemenu.png?400|}}
+Engine temperature, RPM and additional information are all available by entering the //Engine// sub menu item.
+{{:ccgx:fischerpanda-enginemenu.png?400|}}
 ===== Generator start/stop =====
-Besides manual start/stop and monitoring, there is also an automatic start/stop menu. Which has the same wide range of options as the Generator start/stop mechanism that has been available with the relay.
+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.
 {{:ccgx:fischerpanda-generatoroverview.png?400|}}
+===== 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:
+{{ :ccgx:fischer_panda_control.png?nolink |}}
+===== 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.
+{{:ccgx:fischerpanda-fpautostart_disabled.png?400|}}