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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 | + | This technical document explains how to integrate a Victron |
- | Victron Energy is a member of the NMEA 2000 organisation, and we have several | + | There are multiple ways to integrate, so make sure to closely read the complete introductory chapter to find the best method for your type of system. |
- | For brevity, this document will refer to NMEA 2000 as N2K. | + | === Systems with a GX Device === |
- | ===== 1. How to connect | + | For most installations and integrations, |
- | ==== 1.1 Multis, MultiPlusses | + | - the (simpler) plug and play like method uses an Ethernet connection, which enables |
- | Use the [[https:// | + | - in an the NMEA2000 |
- | Monitoring | + | Both connections can be made and used at the same time, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. The MFD App is by far the simplest and plug and play-like method. It presents an easy to use system overview without requiring any configuration. The NMEA 2000 integration on the other hand, whilst being more complex, 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. This is not so with the MFD App, as the only available settings are to show or hide battery parameters (Voltage, SOC, Current) as well as naming |
- | Schematic diagram of combining | + | Note that, besides making information available on NMEA 2000, a GX Device can also read tank level data from NMEA 2000. More information in [[https://www.victronenergy.com/ |
- | {{ :ve.can:nmea-2000: | + | |
- | In above example, there needs to be a fuse in the [[https:// | + | === Direct connection - products with a VE.Can port only === |
- | ==== 1.2 BMV Battery Monitors ==== | + | Some of our products feature a VE.Can port; and can thus be directly connected to the NMEA 2000 network. No electronic converter necessary; only a plug conversion cable, |
- | Use the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/ | + | |
- | Combining this with a CCGX on the same network is possible. Connect the CCGX to the N2K network as well, use our [[https:// | + | === Using our converter interfaces (DEPRECATED!) === |
- | {{ : | + | |
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
- | ==== 1.3 VE.Can products (Skylla-i, Skylla-IP44, | + | Note that the use of both those interfaces is deprecated. Use a GX Device instead. |
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+ | === What is NMEA 2000? === | ||
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+ | NMEA 2000 is is a plug-and-play communications standard used for connecting marine sensors and display units within ships and boats. | ||
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+ | Victron Energy is a member of the NMEA 2000 organisation, | ||
+ | |||
+ | For brevity, this document will refer to NMEA 2000 as N2K. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Modbus-TCP Integration === | ||
+ | |||
+ | For larger vessels, using custom designed SCADA systems, the recommended protocol to use is ModbusTCP. See our [[ccgx: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== 2. Varia ===== | ||
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+ | ==== 2.1 VE.Can products (Skylla-i, Skylla-IP44, | ||
Since the Victron VE.Can communication protocol is based on N2K, the following products can all be connected directly to a N2K network. The only thing necessary is a plug converter: the [[https:// | Since the Victron VE.Can communication protocol is based on N2K, the following products can all be connected directly to a N2K network. The only thing necessary is a plug converter: the [[https:// | ||
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* Lynx Shunt Battery Monitors | * Lynx Shunt Battery Monitors | ||
* Lynx Ion + Shunt all models | * Lynx Ion + Shunt all models | ||
- | * BlueSolar | + | * SmartSolar |
{{ : | {{ : | ||
- | ===== 2. MFD integration ===== | ||
- | 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 | ||
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- | Note: working on a very large yacht featuring custom Scada and PLC networks? Consider integrating the Victron system with [[ccgx: | ||
==== 2.1 Raymarine & EmpirBus ==== | ==== 2.1 Raymarine & EmpirBus ==== | ||
- | Integration | + | Besides using NMEA 2000 and/or the Lighthouse App, integration |
In the [[http:// | In 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: | 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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==== 2.2 Maretron ==== | ==== 2.2 Maretron ==== | ||
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Refer to our [[https:// | Refer to our [[https:// | ||
- | ===== 4. Color Control GX & NMEA 2000 ===== | + | ===== 4. FAQ ===== |
- | * 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. | + | Note that there are many more generic frequently asked questions answered in the [[https:// |
- | + | ==== Q1: What about instances? Device instances, data instances? | |
- | ===== 5. FAQ ===== | + | |
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- | === Q1: What about instances? Device instances, data instances? === | + | |
See [[ve.can: | See [[ve.can: | ||
- | === Q2: Can MPPT Solar Chargers with a VE.Direct port also be connected? === | + | ==== Q2: Can MPPT Solar Chargers with a VE.Direct port also be connected? |
- | No, they cannot be connected. Even though the [[https:// | + | No, they cannot be connected. Even though the [[https:// |
- | Note that there are many more generic frequently asked questions answered in the [[https:// | + | Similarly, also a GX Device does not (yet) transmit data from connected Solar Chargers on its NMEA2000-out port. |
- | === Q3: What about terminators and network layout? === | + | ==== Q3: What about terminators and network layout? |
- | A N2K canbus | + | A N2K CAN bus network needs to be laid out as in a backbone configuration, |
- | * Use the NMEA2000 | + | * Use the NMEA 2000 cable as the backbone. |
* Run a separate drop cable separately to each Victron device. The drop cable will be one of these three products: | * Run a separate drop cable separately to each Victron device. The drop cable will be one of these three products: | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
- | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
* 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 | + | ==== Q4: What PGNs does a GX Device |
+ | |||
+ | See the [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Q5: Can integration onto Raymarine displays also be done without Empirbus NXT? ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Yes, see [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Q6: What about Maretron and other brand tank sensors on the Ccgx? ==== | ||
- | Nothing. At the moment the CCGX only reads data from the NMEA 2000 network. The data it can read is: | + | See chapter 1.4.7 in the [[ccgx: |
- | * Victron Inverter/ | ||
- | * Victron Battery monitor data | ||
- | * Victron BMS data | ||
- | * Victron Tank sender data as well as tank sender data from other manufacturers. See chapter 1.2.7 in the [[ccgx: | ||
- | ===== DISQUS ===== | ||
- | ~~DISQUS~~ |
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