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--- ccgx:fischer_panda [2017-11-14 16:14] – [Requirements] mvader
+++ 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)
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 Fischer Panda Firmware requirements:
-  * iControl (for the iGenerator): 2.17 minimum
+  * iControl (for the iGenerator): v2.17 minimum
   * iControl panel: no minimum requirement
   * xControl (for the constant speed generators): 4V38 minimum
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 ==== 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.
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 ===== Maintenance =====
-To perform maintenance to the generator, stop the generator from the Fischer Panda control panel. This disables the Fischer Panda autostart feature, which ensures that the generator cannot be remotely started, e.g. by a CCGX.
+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 to enable the autostart feature again. You can do this on the Fischer Panda control panel in the menu ''generator -> autostart -> turn on / off''.
+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 CCGX 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''.
+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''.
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 {{:ccgx:fischerpanda-fpautostart_disabled.png?400|}}
-===== Disqus =====
-~~DISQUS~~