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===== 1. Introduction ===== | ===== 1. Introduction ===== | ||
- | This document explains how to integrate a Victron system onto a Marine MFD, such as from Garmin, Raymarine Navico and other brands. | + | This technical |
- | This are multiple ways to do such an integration; | + | 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 all new installations, | + | === Systems with a GX Device === |
- | A GX Device can connected to a Marine MFD in two ways. One is by connecting | + | For most installations and integrations, |
- | Victron Energy is a member of the NMEA 2000 organisation, | + | There are two ways to connect |
- | For brevity, this document will refer to NMEA 2000 as N2K. | + | - the (simpler) plug and play like method uses an Ethernet connection, which enables the MFD App. Available for [[https:// |
+ | - in an the NMEA2000 network. See the [[https:// | ||
- | ===== 1. How to connect to a NMEA 2000 network ===== | + | 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 the batteries. |
- | ==== 1.1 Multis, MultiPlusses and Quattros ==== | + | 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:// |
- | Use the [[https:// | + | |
- | === Combining | + | === Direct connection - products |
- | 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 GX to the VE.Bus network. Instead, connect it also to the N2K network. Use our [[https:// | + | |
- | Schematic diagram | + | Some of our products feature |
- | {{ :ve.can:nmea-2000: | + | |
- | In above example, there needs to be a fuse in the [[https:// | + | === Using our converter interfaces (DEPRECATED!) === |
- | === Limitations === | + | * [[https:// |
+ | * [[https:// | ||
- | When the Multis/ | + | Note that the use of both those interfaces is deprecated. Use a GX Device instead. |
- | * Incompatible with Hub-4 and ESS Assistant, for Energy Storage Systems | + | === What is NMEA 2000? === |
- | * Listing the VE.Bus installed Assistants on the CCGX / VRM Portal does not work | + | |
- | * 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/ | + | NMEA 2000 is a plug-and-play communications standard used for connecting marine sensors and display units within ships and boats. |
- | ==== 1.2 BMV Battery Monitors ==== | + | |
- | Use the [[https:// | + | |
- | Combining this with a CCGX on the same network is possible. Connect the CCGX to the N2K network as well, use our [[https:// | + | Victron Energy is a member of the NMEA 2000 organisation, and we have several of our products certified by NMEA 2000. |
- | {{ : | + | |
+ | For brevity, this document will refer to NMEA 2000 as N2K. | ||
+ | === Modbus-TCP Integration === | ||
- | ==== 1.3 VE.Can products (Skylla-i, Skylla-IP44, | + | For larger vessels, using custom designed SCADA systems, the recommended protocol to use is ModbusTCP. See our [[ccgx: |
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+ | ===== 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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- | ===== 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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Note that there are many more generic frequently asked questions answered in the [[https:// | Note that there are many more generic frequently asked questions answered in the [[https:// | ||
- | === Q1: What about instances? Device instances, data instances? === | + | ==== 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: What about terminators and network layout? ==== |
- | No, they cannot be connected. Even though the [[https:// | + | A N2K CAN bus network needs to be laid out as in a backbone configuration, using drop cables |
- | Similarly, also a GX Device does not (yet) transmit data from connected Solar Chargers on its NMEA2000-out port. | + | |
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- | === Q3: What about terminators and network layout? === | + | |
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- | A N2K CAN bus network needs to be laid out as in backbone configuration, | + | |
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* 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 | + | ==== Q3: What PGNs does a GX Device |
- | Nothing. At the moment the CCGX only reads data from the NMEA 2000 network. The data it can read is: | + | See the [[https:// |
- | * Victron Inverter/ | + | ==== Q4: Can integration onto Raymarine displays also be done without Empirbus NXT? ==== |
- | * 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: | + | |
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- | === Q5: Can integration onto Raymarine displays also be done without Empirbus NXT? === | + | |
Yes, see [[https:// | Yes, see [[https:// | ||
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- | === Q6: What about Maretron and other brand tank sensors on the Ccgx? === | ||
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- | See chapter 1.4.7 in the [[ccgx: | ||
- | ===== DISQUS ===== | ||
- | ~~DISQUS~~ |
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