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====== NMEA 2000 & MFD integration guide ====== | ====== NMEA 2000 & MFD integration guide ====== | ||
- | The NMEA 2000 protocol is a plug-and-play communications standard used for connecting marine sensors and display units within ships and boats. | + | ===== 1. Introduction ===== |
- | Many Victron | + | ==== 1.1 Summary ==== |
+ | This document explains how to integrate a Victron | ||
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+ | There are multiple options, and how to best integrate depends on the customer requirements, | ||
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+ | Make sure to closely read this full document to find the best method for your type of system. | ||
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+ | ==== 1.2 What is NMEA 2000? ==== | ||
+ | NMEA 2000 is a communications standard used for connecting marine sensors and display units within ships and boats. | ||
Victron Energy is a member of the NMEA 2000 organisation, | Victron Energy is a member of the NMEA 2000 organisation, | ||
- | For brevity, this document will refer to NMEA 2000 as N2K. | + | NMEA 2000 is sometimes also refered to as N2K, for brevitiy. |
- | ===== 1. How to connect to a NMEA 2000 network ===== | + | ==== 1.3 What is the MFD HTML5 App? ==== |
+ | The MFD HTML5 App is a simple to install and setup integration into all main marine MFD brands, including Raymarine, Garmin, Navico and Furuno. Truly plug-and-play: | ||
- | ==== 1.1 Multis, MultiPlusses and Quattros | + | ==== 1.4 Other integration options |
- | Use the [[https:// | + | This document only covers integration via NMEA2000 as well as the MFD HTML5 App. There are two other alternatives, |
- | === Combining with a Color Control GX === | + | First of all Modbus-TCP. Typically used on larger vessels, Modbus-TCP is a protocol commonly used for (custom) designed SCADA systems. The Victron |
- | Monitoring and controlling these products from both to a N2K network and a Color Control GX is possible. In that case, do not connect the Color Control | + | |
- | Schematic diagram of combining a CCGX with NMEA 2000: | + | The other alternative is SignalK. More information about that in the [[venus-os:large|Venus OS Large manual]]. Do take note of the contents of the Support chapter. |
- | {{ :ve.can:nmea-2000:schema_nmea2000-vebus-vecan_nov_2016.png? | + | |
- | In above example, there needs to be a fuse in the [[https:// | + | ===== 2. Integration details ===== |
- | === Limitations | + | ==== 2.1 Systems with a GX Device ==== |
- | When the Multis/ | + | For most installations and integrations, |
- | * Incompatible with Hub-4 and ESS Assistant, for Energy Storage Systems | + | The GX devices offer both above introduced integration options: NMEA2000 as well as the Victron HTML5 App. |
- | * Listing | + | |
- | * Alarm information per phase does not work (generic alarm information still works) | + | |
- | * Forwarding charge-current information of MPPTs to the VE.Bus system does not work. Solution: always install a BMV, which is needed anyway in a Marine installation. | + | |
- | Setting On/Off/Charger-only and a current limit from the CCGX does work. As does [[ccgx:ccgx_ve_power_setup|Remote VEConfigure]]. | + | The HTML5 integration is available for [[https://www.victronenergy.com/ |
- | ==== 1.2 BMV Battery Monitors ==== | + | |
- | Use the [[https:// | + | |
- | Combining this with a CCGX on the same network | + | When connected to the onboard NMEA2000 |
- | {{ : | + | |
+ | Both the NMEA2000 and HTML5 App/ | ||
- | ==== 1.3 VE.Can products (Skylla-i, Skylla-IP44, | + | Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and together they complement each other: |
- | Since the Victron | + | The MFD HTML5 App is the simpler one to setup as its plug and play. It presents an easy to use system overview without requiring any configuration. The system overview shown will automatically adapt to the type of Victron |
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+ | The NMEA 2000 integration is more complex, and allows more customisation | ||
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+ | As mentioned above, a GX Device can also read tank level data from NMEA 2000. More information in the [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== 2.2 Products with a VE.Can port ==== | ||
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+ | All Victron | ||
* Skylla-i 24V Battery Chargers | * Skylla-i 24V Battery Chargers | ||
- | * Skylla | + | * Skylla |
- | * Lynx Shunt Battery | + | * Lynx Shunt VE.Can |
- | * Lynx Ion + Shunt all models | + | * Lynx Smart BMS |
* SmartSolar MPPT Solar Chargers with VE.Can communications port | * SmartSolar MPPT Solar Chargers with VE.Can communications port | ||
- | {{ : | ||
- | ===== 2. MFD integration ===== | + | {{ :ve.can: |
- | Using the NMEA 2000 protocol, Victron equipment can be integrated in many multi function displays. Such as the ones from Maretron, Raymarine, Garmin and many other brands | + | ==== 2.3 Tank monitoring integration ==== |
- | Note: working on a very large yacht featuring custom Scada and PLC networks? Consider integrating | + | The GX devices can measure tank levels, |
- | ==== 2.1 Raymarine & EmpirBus ==== | + | Below sections explain the details of each integration type. |
- | Integration | + | === Integration |
- | In the [[http://www.empirbus.com/clickOnce/ | + | Some of Victron GX monitoring products feature built-in tank level inputs. For example |
- | Next, use the [[http://www.trigentic.com/#empirbus-graphic|EmpirBus Graphical tool]] to design the pages for on the Raymarine MFDs. | + | Also, all GX devices can also have their number and types of tank level inputs expanded by adding one or multiple |
- | The EmpirBus system requires the data instance of battery status | + | All tank level inputs feature customisable naming, setting a type (fresh water, fuel, black water and more), configurable filtering and damping settings as well as setting up a custom tank shape for non-square tanks. |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | ==== 2.2 Maretron ==== | + | |
- | All data sent out by Victron devices | + | The GX Device |
- | ===== 3. PGN overview ===== | + | === Integration B) NMEA2000 to GX Device and VRM Portal |
- | Refer to our [[https:// | + | The other way around is possible as well: the Victron |
- | ===== 4. Color Control | + | The tank data will be shown in the GX device user interface as well as on the VRM Portal. Screenshots below. |
- | * The VE.Can port on the CCGX only reads information from the N2K network. It does not (yet!) send any data out on the N2K network. | + | Compatible tank senders are listed in the [[https:// |
+ | {{ : | ||
- | ===== 5. FAQ ===== | + | //Above picture: GX Touch 50, showing multiple tank levels. Coming from either the NMEA2000 network, directly connected resistive tank senders or via the GX Tank 140 accessory.// |
- | === Q1: What about instances? Device instances, data instances? === | + | //Below screenshot shows a similar system, but then on the [[https:// |
- | See [[ve.can:changing_nmea2000_instances|]] for details on that. | + | {{ :ve.can:nmea-2000: |
- | === Q2: Can MPPT Solar Chargers with a VE.Direct port also be connected? | + | ==== 2.4 NMEA 2000 GPS integration ==== |
- | No, they cannot be connected. Even though | + | Our GX devices can read location, altitude, speed and course from the NMEA2000 network. For details, see the GX manual. |
- | Note that there are many more generic frequently asked questions answered in the [[https:// | + | Note the other way around does not work. A GX Device which has a USB GPS installed does not emit GPS data out onto the NMEA2000 network as part of the NMEA2000-out function. |
- | === Q3: What about terminators and network layout? | + | ==== 2.5 Using our converter interfaces (DEPRECATED!) ==== |
- | A N2K CAN bus network needs to be laid out as in backbone configuration, | + | * [[https:// |
+ | * [[https:// | ||
- | * Use the NMEA2000 cable as the backbone. | + | Note that the use of both those interfaces is deprecated. Use a GX device |
- | * Run a separate drop cable separately to each Victron | + | |
- | | + | ===== 3. NMEA2000 Details ===== |
- | | + | |
- | * [[https:// | + | ==== 3.1 PGN Lists ==== |
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+ | Refer to our [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== 3.2 NMEA 2000 instancing ==== | ||
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+ | NMEA 2000 Instances are used to identify multiple similar products connected on the same network. | ||
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+ | More information as well as how to configure them is explained in [[ve.can:changing_nmea2000_instances|]]. | ||
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+ | ==== 3.3 Terminators and network layout ==== | ||
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+ | A N2K CAN-bus network needs to be laid out as in a backbone configuration, | ||
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+ | * Use the NMEA 2000 cable as the backbone. | ||
+ | * Run a separate drop cable separately to each Victron device | ||
* Only terminate the NMEA 2000 backbone, do not terminate on the VE.Can side. | * Only terminate the NMEA 2000 backbone, do not terminate on the VE.Can side. | ||
- | === Q4: What PGNs does the Color Control GX transmit | + | ==== 3.4 Further reading on Victron and NMEA 2000 ==== |
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== 4. Varia ===== | ||
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+ | ==== 4.1 Raymarine & EmpirBus ==== | ||
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+ | Besides using NMEA 2000 and/or the Lighthouse App, integration onto Raymarine MFDs can also be done with an [[http:// | ||
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+ | In the [[http:// | ||
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+ | Next, use the [[http:// | ||
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+ | The EmpirBus system requires the data instance of battery status and dc detailed status to be unique when using multiple sources. ([[ve.can: | ||
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+ | ==== 4.2 Maretron ==== | ||
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+ | All data sent out by Victron devices on the N2K network can be picked up by the Maretron MFDs & software. See the [[http:// | ||
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+ | ===== 5. FAQ ===== | ||
- | Nothing. At the moment the CCGX only reads data from the NMEA 2000 network. The data it can read is: | + | === Q1: Can/must both Ethernet and and N2K connection be made between Victron GX and MFD? === |
- | * Victron Inverter/ | + | Both can be made at the same time. |
- | * Victron Battery monitor data | + | |
- | * Victron BMS data | + | |
- | * Victron Tank sender data as well as tank sender data from other manufacturers. See chapter 1.4.7 in the [[ccgx: | + | |
- | === Q5: Can integration onto Raymarine displays also be done without Empirbus NXT? === | + | Ethernet is needed to get the MFD App, as explained above. |
- | No. | + | And an N2K connection is needed to get data to show in other fields on the MFD. |
- | === Q6: What about Maretron and other brand tank sensors on the Ccgx? === | + | See annotated screenshot above for which is what. |
- | See chapter 1.4.7 in the [[ccgx: | ||
- | ===== DISQUS ===== | ||
- | ~~DISQUS~~ |
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