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--- ve.can:changing_nmea2000_instances [2019-05-26 07:58] – mvader
+++ ve.can:changing_nmea2000_instances [2020-04-10 00:02] – [1. Introduction] mvader
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 For the displays to show these values at the right place, they need to know which voltage belongs to what battery.
+Before going ahead and change instances, please make sure to first study [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#marine_mfd_integration_by_nmea_2000|the NMEA2000-out chapter in the GX manual]].
 === How can I change the instances? ===
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   - Use [[http://www.actisense.com/|Actisense]] software & hardware. Can change both the device- and data-instances
   - Use [[https://www.maretron.com/|Maretron]] software & hardware.
-  - From the commandline of a [[venus-os:start|Venus-device]]. Note that this is a software developer trick. Not for any day use.
+  - From the [[open_source:ccgx:commandline|commandline]] of a [[venus-os:start|GX device]]. Note that this is a software developer trick. Not for any day use.
-=== Device instance vs the data instances ===
+=== Device instance, data instances and other instances ===
-There are two types of instances: device instances and data instances. And depending on the make and model of the displays being used (Garmin, Maretron, Raymarine, etcetera), you need to change one of them or both.
+There various types of instances. Please make sure to study [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#marine_mfd_integration_by_nmea_2000|the NMEA2000-out chapter in the GX manual]] before continuing.
-Both the device instance and the data instance of a product can easily be changed with both Maretron N2Kview as well as and Actisense PC software.
+In summary, and as per NMEA2000 specification, it should not be necessary to change a data instance such as the DC instance.
 === Required hardware ===