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=== Extending USB ports by use of a self-powered USB hub === | === Extending USB ports by use of a self-powered USB hub === | ||
- | Although the number of USB ports can be extended by using a hub, there is a limit to the amount of power that the //onboard USB port// can provide. When extending the number of USB ports, we recommend you always use //powered// USB hubs. And to minimize the chance of issues, be sure to use good-quality USB hubs. As Victron also offers a VE.Direct to USB adapter, you can use this arrangement to increase the number of VE.Direct devices you can connect to your system, [[https:// | + | Although the number of USB ports can be extended by using a hub, there is a limit to the amount of power that the //onboard USB port// can provide. When extending the number of USB ports, we recommend you always use //powered// USB hubs. And to minimize the chance of issues, be sure to use good-quality USB hubs. As Victron also offers a VE.Direct to USB adapter, you can use this arrangement to increase the number of VE.Direct devices you can connect to your system, [[https:// |
==== 1.4 Connecting Victron products ==== | ==== 1.4 Connecting Victron products ==== | ||
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* USB Tethering on a mobile phone | * USB Tethering on a mobile phone | ||
- | The chapters below describe | + | This video explains how to connect LAN, WiFi and a GX GSM: |
+ | {{youtube> | ||
+ | |||
+ | The chapters below describe | ||
=== 1.6.1 Ethernet LAN port === | === 1.6.1 Ethernet LAN port === | ||
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|Change time zone|Select the correct time zone. || | |Change time zone|Select the correct time zone. || | ||
|**Remote console** | | |**Remote console** | | ||
- | |Disable password check |Password authentication not required for remote | + | |Disable password check |Password authentication not required for remote |
|Enable password check | Choose password to allow remote console access.|| | |Enable password check | Choose password to allow remote console access.|| | ||
|Enable on VRM |No|Enabling on VRM will allow connection to the CCGX from anywhere via the VRM portal. [[vrm_portal: | |Enable on VRM |No|Enabling on VRM will allow connection to the CCGX from anywhere via the VRM portal. [[vrm_portal: | ||
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If the MultiPlus or Quattro inverter/ | If the MultiPlus or Quattro inverter/ | ||
- | If the systems consists of an inverter/ | + | If the systems consists of an inverter/ |
For any other system types, such as a boat or vehicle with DC lights and other loads, a dedicated battery monitor will be required. | For any other system types, such as a boat or vehicle with DC lights and other loads, a dedicated battery monitor will be required. | ||
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Type the following address into the web browser of a device connected to the same network. Using this address as a template: | Type the following address into the web browser of a device connected to the same network. Using this address as a template: | ||
http:// | http:// | ||
- | The IP address can be found by going to Settings > Ethernet or Wifi. Once the page is loaded, Choose an image file from your device. Re-boot the VENUS device. | + | The IP address can be found by going to Settings > Ethernet or Wifi. Once the page is loaded, Choose an image file from your device. Re-boot the GX device. |
===== 3 VE.Bus Inverter/ | ===== 3 VE.Bus Inverter/ | ||
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Enabling DVCC changes a GX device from a passive monitor into an active controller. | Enabling DVCC changes a GX device from a passive monitor into an active controller. | ||
- | For example, in systems with an intelligent CAN-bus BMS battery connected, the GX receives a Charge Voltage Limit (CVL), Charge Current Limit (CCL), Discharge Current Limit (DCL) from that battery and relays that to the connected inverter/ | + | For example, in systems with an intelligent CAN-bus BMS battery connected, the GX receives a Charge Voltage Limit (CVL), Charge Current Limit (CCL), Discharge Current Limit (DCL) from that battery and relays that to the connected inverter/ |
For systems with lead batteries, DVCC offers features such as a configurable system wide charge current limit and shared temperature sense. | For systems with lead batteries, DVCC offers features such as a configurable system wide charge current limit and shared temperature sense. | ||
- | As also in above example, the available features and effects of enabling DVCC depend on the type of battery used. The also depends on the installed Victron components and their configuration. | + | As also in above example, the available features and effects of enabling DVCC depend on the type of battery used. The effect |
- | {{ :ccgx:dvcc_table.png? | + | {{ :ccgx:dvcc_table2.png? |
For the details, carefully study below chapters to fully understand DVCC for a particular system. | For the details, carefully study below chapters to fully understand DVCC for a particular system. | ||
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=== Firmware versions === | === Firmware versions === | ||
- | Do not use DVCC in cases where these requirements are not met. In all cases we recommend to install the latest available firmware during commissioning. Once running well, there is no need to pro-actively update firmware without reason. In case of trouble, the first action is to update firmware. | + | Do not use DVCC in cases where these requirements are not met. In all cases we recommend to install the latest available firmware during commissioning. Once running well, there is no need to pro-actively update firmware without reason. In case of difficulty, the first action is to update firmware. |
Required minimum firmware versions: | Required minimum firmware versions: | ||
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==== 4.3 DVCC effects on the charge algorithm ==== | ==== 4.3 DVCC effects on the charge algorithm ==== | ||
- | Our inverter/ | + | Our inverter/ |
In certain systems, the internal charge algorithm is disabled, and the charger is then working with an externally controlled charge voltage target. | In certain systems, the internal charge algorithm is disabled, and the charger is then working with an externally controlled charge voltage target. | ||
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Inverter/ | Inverter/ | ||
- | MPPT indicated charge state: bulk, absorption, float and-so-forth. (firmware version v1.42 onwards. Earlier versions have a bug that, even though | + | MPPT indicated charge state: bulk, absorption, float and-so-forth. (firmware version v1.42 onwards. Earlier versions have a bug that make the MPPT say "Ext. Control" |
=== Inverter/ | === Inverter/ | ||
- | The MPPTs internal charge algorithm is disabled; instead | + | The MPPTs internal charge algorithm is disabled; instead |
MPPT indicated charge state: Ext. control. | MPPT indicated charge state: Ext. control. | ||
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The internal charge algorithm is disabled; and instead, the device is being controlled by the battery. | The internal charge algorithm is disabled; and instead, the device is being controlled by the battery. | ||
- | Inverter/ | + | Inverter/ |
MPPT indicated charge state: Ext. control. | MPPT indicated charge state: Ext. control. | ||
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{{ : | {{ : | ||
+ | |||
+ | This setting is available in the " | ||
Particulars: | Particulars: | ||
- | In case a CANBUS-BMS is connected and the BMS requests a maximum charge current that is different from the user-configurable setting, the lower of the two will be used. | + | 1) In case a CANBUS-BMS is connected and the BMS requests a maximum charge current that is different from the user-configurable setting, the lower of the two will be used. |
- | This setting | + | 2) this mechanism only works for Victron inverter/ |
- | Note that this mechanism only works for Victron inverter/ | + | 3) DC Loads are not accounted |
- | In all situations, the maximum charge limit configured in a device itself, ie. the Charge current limit set with VictronConnect or VEConfigure for the Solar chargers or Inverter/ | + | 4) In all situations, the maximum charge limit configured in a device itself, ie. the Charge current limit set with VictronConnect or VEConfigure for the Solar chargers or Inverter/ |
=== Shared Voltage Sense (SVS) === | === Shared Voltage Sense (SVS) === | ||
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Such intelligent BMS sends four parameters to the GX device: | Such intelligent BMS sends four parameters to the GX device: | ||
- | - Charge | + | - Charge |
- Charge current limit (CCL): the maximum charge current requested by the battery. | - Charge current limit (CCL): the maximum charge current requested by the battery. | ||
- Discharge current limit (DCL): the maximum discharge current as requested by the battery. | - Discharge current limit (DCL): the maximum discharge current as requested by the battery. | ||
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==== 4.6 DVCC for systems with the ESS Assistant ==== | ==== 4.6 DVCC for systems with the ESS Assistant ==== | ||
- | * The ESS Keep batteries charged mode works properly. It does not without DVCC. | + | * The ESS '' |
- | * a fixed solar offset of 0.4V is used instead of a variable 2V. (values for 48V systems, divide by 4 for 12V). Note that this solar offset is only applied when '' | + | * A fixed solar offset of 0.4V is used instead of a variable 2V. (values for 48V systems, divide by 4 for 12V). Note that this solar offset is only applied when '' |
* Add Auto-recharge feature for the ESS Modes '' | * Add Auto-recharge feature for the ESS Modes '' | ||
* ESS improved state display: In addition to the charger states (Bulk/ | * ESS improved state display: In addition to the charger states (Bulk/ | ||
- | * #1: SOC is low | + | * #1: Low SOC: discharge disabled |
* #2: BatteryLife is active | * #2: BatteryLife is active | ||
- | * #3: BMS disabled | + | * #3: Charging |
- | * #4: BMS disabled | + | * #4: Discharging |
* #5: Slow Charge in progress (part of BatteryLife, | * #5: Slow Charge in progress (part of BatteryLife, | ||
* #6: User configured a charge limit of zero. | * #6: User configured a charge limit of zero. | ||
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- In VictronConnect, | - In VictronConnect, | ||
+ | ==== 5.6 Remote Console on VRM ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This feature allows full remote control of a GX Device, over the internet: | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | |||
+ | Remote Console on VRM is disabled by default. Activate it by following these steps: | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Enabling the feature in the Settings -> Remote Console menu | ||
+ | - Either set a password; or disable the password | ||
+ | - Restart the GX Device. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now, the Remote Console option will appear in the menu on the VRM Portal. Click it to open the Remote Console: | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | |||
+ | Trouble shooting tips: | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Make sure that basic communication with VRM works, see chapter 5.4. | ||
+ | - After enabling the feature, make sure to set (or disable) the password. | ||
+ | - Also make sure to restart the CCGX. | ||
+ | - Make sure to update the CCGX to the latest firmware version. The last stability improvement for Remote Console was made in version v2.30. | ||
+ | - After the restart, check the Remote Console on VRM status shows online or a port number. In case it says offline, or port number 0, the CCGX was unable to connect to the Remote Console server. This is normally caused by a (company) firewall, blocking the connection. The solution is then to configure an exception rules in the firewall. | ||
+ | - Verify that your local web browser can access the [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Remote Console on VRM uses the same reverse SSH tunnel as is used for Remote Support: outbound connection to supporthost.victronenergy.com on port 22, 80 or 443. It is not necessary to set up port forwarding in routers to use Remote Console on VRM. It is necessary for the firewall/ | ||
===== 6. Marine MFD Glass bridge integration ===== | ===== 6. Marine MFD Glass bridge integration ===== | ||
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* Victron inverter/ | * Victron inverter/ | ||
* Victron Battery monitor. | * Victron Battery monitor. | ||
- | * Network cable connection between MFD and a Venus-device such as a Color Control GX, Venus GX or an Octo GX. | + | * Network cable connection between MFD and a GX device such as a Color Control GX, Venus GX or an Octo GX. |
* UTP network cable. | * UTP network cable. | ||
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