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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, | ||
- | ===== 1. How to connect to a NMEA 2000 network ===== | + | NMEA 2000 is sometimes also refered to as N2K, for brevitiy. |
- | ==== 1.1 Multis, MultiPlusses and Quattros | + | ==== 1.3 What is the MFD HTML5 App? ==== |
- | Use the [[https:// | + | 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: once the Victron GX Device and the MFD are connected via ethernet, a Victron logo will appear in the App menu of the MFD. Behind that button, there is a page to monitor and control the Victron Energy system. The information on screen automatically adapts |
- | Monitoring and controlling these products from both to a NMEA 2000 network and a Color Control GX is possible. In that case, do not connect | + | ==== 1.4 Other integration options ==== |
+ | This document only covers integration via NMEA2000 as well as the MFD HTML5 App. There are two other alternatives, commonly used to integrate Victron equipment in a Marine applications. | ||
- | Schematic diagram | + | First of all Modbus-TCP. Typically used on larger vessels, Modbus-TCP is a protocol commonly used for (custom) designed SCADA systems. The Victron GX devices all support |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | In above example, there needs to be a fuse in the VE.Can to NMEA 2000 cable. Without it, the VE.Can port in the CCGX will be left without power and therefore does not work. | + | |
- | ==== 1.2 BMV Battery Monitors ==== | + | 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. |
- | Use the [[https:// | + | |
- | Combining this with a CCGX on the same network is possible. Connect the CCGX to the NMEA2000 network as well, use our [[https:// | + | ===== 2. Integration details ===== |
- | ==== 1.3 VE.Can products (Skylla-i, Skylla-IP44, | + | ==== 2.1 Systems with a GX Device |
- | Since the Victron | + | For most installations and integrations, |
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+ | The GX devices offer both above introduced integration options: NMEA2000 as well as the Victron | ||
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+ | The HTML5 integration | ||
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+ | When connected to the onboard NMEA2000 network, the GX Device | ||
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+ | Both the NMEA2000 and HTML5 App/ | ||
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+ | Each has its advantages and disadvantages, | ||
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+ | 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 system installed. The (only) available configuration is defining the batteries as well as giving them names. | ||
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+ | The NMEA 2000 integration is more complex, and allows more customisation on the MFD: the data will show up in the data-tree of the MFD, and most MFDs then allow the user to configure various pages and combinations of information. | ||
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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 products that feature a VE.Can port can be directly connected to the NMEA 2000 network, using the [[https:// | ||
* 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 |
- | * BlueSolar | + | * SmartSolar |
- | ===== 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. |
- | Any integration onto Raymarine MFDs is always done with an [[http:// | + | === Integration A) GX Device to MFD and NMEA2000 === |
- | Next, use the [[http://www.trigentic.com/#empirbus-graphic|EmpirBus Graphical tool]] to design | + | Some of Victron GX monitoring products feature built-in tank level inputs. For example |
- | ==== 2.2 Maretron ==== | + | Also, all GX devices can also have their number and types of tank level inputs expanded by adding one or multiple [[https:// |
- | All data sent out by Victron devices can be picked up by the Maretron MFDs & software. See the [[http:// | + | 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. |
- | ===== 3. PGN overview | + | The GX Device can transmit the resulting tank levels to the NMEA2000 network. See the [[https:// |
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+ | === Integration B) NMEA2000 to GX Device and VRM Portal === | ||
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+ | The other way around is possible as well: the Victron system reading tank level data from NMEA2000. | ||
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+ | The tank data will be shown in the GX device user interface as well as on the VRM Portal. Screenshots below. | ||
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+ | Compatible tank senders are listed in the [[https:// | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | //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.// | ||
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+ | //Below screenshot shows a similar system, but then on the [[https:// | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | ==== 2.4 NMEA 2000 GPS integration ==== | ||
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+ | Our GX devices can read location, altitude, speed and course from the NMEA2000 network. For details, see the GX manual. | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | ==== 2.5 Using our converter interfaces (DEPRECATED!) ==== | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | Note that the use of both those interfaces is deprecated. Use a GX device instead. | ||
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+ | ===== 3. NMEA2000 Details | ||
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+ | ==== 3.1 PGN Lists ==== | ||
Refer to our [[https:// | Refer to our [[https:// | ||
- | ===== 4. Color Control GX & NMEA 2000 ===== | + | ==== 3.2 NMEA 2000 instancing |
- | * The VE.Can port on the CCGX only reads information from the NMEA 2000 network. It does not (yet!) send any data out on the NMEA 2000 network. | + | NMEA 2000 Instances are used to identify multiple similar products connected |
+ | There are several types of instances, the most important ones being the **Device instance** as well as the **Data instances**. | ||
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+ | More information about instances is in [[https:// | ||
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+ | === What settings need to be made? For example instances? === | ||
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+ | That is a commonly asked question. The answer depends on the used brand of MFD: | ||
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+ | For **Garmin, Furuno, Maretron and Navico (B&G, Lowrance, Simrad) systems**: none. No instances, also not data instances such as the DC Detailed instance, need to be changed. It all works out of the box, other than configuring what field to show where on the MFD. | ||
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+ | For **Raymarine**, | ||
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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 [[https:// | ||
+ | * Only terminate the NMEA 2000 backbone. Do not install a terminator in any of the VE.Can ports on the Victron products. | ||
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+ | Or: | ||
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+ | * Have the N2K network on one side, with one terminator. On the other end, change to the Victron network, with also one (Victron) terminator at the end. | ||
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+ | The first option is more aligned with the official N2K method. But, in case of multiple Victron products that need to be connected to the N2K network, will require more wire runs and definitively more NMEA2000 to VE.Can conversion cables. | ||
+ | ==== 3.4 DC Voltage compatibility ==== | ||
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+ | The Victron VE.Can network accepts 9 to 70VDC. | ||
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+ | The NMEA-2000 network used to be 9 to 16VDC, which is, or will be, expanded to also include 24V. Which means that some NMEA-2000 devices are 9 to 16VDC, some are 9 to 30VDC, and some allow higher voltages. | ||
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+ | Also, the Victron VE.Can network will (in most cases) be powered with battery voltage. So for a 48V system, the voltage on the VE.Can network **exceeds** the NMEA-2000 accepted voltage levels. | ||
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+ | Therefore, it is important to **not** connect those power cables. | ||
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+ | The Victron cable used to connect both networks together, the [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== 3.5 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 [[https:// | ||
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+ | In the [[https:// | ||
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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:// | ||
===== 5. FAQ ===== | ===== 5. FAQ ===== | ||
- | === What about instances? Device instances, data instances? === | + | === Q1: Can/must both Ethernet and and N2K connection be made between Victron GX and MFD? === |
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+ | Both can be made at the same time. | ||
- | See [[ve.can: | + | Ethernet is needed to get the MFD App, as explained above. |
- | === Can MPPTs with a VE.Direct port also be connected? === | + | And an N2K connection is needed to get data to show in other fields on the MFD. |
- | No, they cannot be connected. Even though the VE.Direct to NMEA 2000 interface can be physically connected to these solar chargers, it will not work. | + | See annotated screenshot above for which is what. |
- | Note that there are many more generic frequently asked questions answered in the [[https:// | ||
- | ===== DISQUS ===== | ||
- | ~~DISQUS~~ |
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