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==== 1.1 Summary ==== | ==== 1.1 Summary ==== | ||
- | This technical | + | This document explains how to integrate a Victron system onto a marine |
- | There are multiple options, and how to best integrate depends on the customer requirements, | + | There are multiple options, and how to best integrate depends on the customer requirements, |
Make sure to closely read this full document to find the best method for your type of system. | Make sure to closely read this full document to find the best method for your type of system. | ||
+ | {{: | ||
==== 1.2 What is NMEA 2000? ==== | ==== 1.2 What is NMEA 2000? ==== | ||
- | NMEA2000 | + | 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, | ||
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NMEA 2000 is sometimes also refered to as N2K, for brevitiy. | NMEA 2000 is sometimes also refered to as N2K, for brevitiy. | ||
- | ==== 1.3 What is MFD HTML5 App? ==== | + | ==== 1.3 What is the MFD HTML5 App? ==== |
- | The MFD HTML5 App is a very simple to install and setup integration into all main brands | + | 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: |
- | ==== 1.4 Other integrations | + | ==== 1.4 Other integration |
This document only covers integration via NMEA2000 as well as the MFD HTML5 App. There are two other alternatives, | This document only covers integration via NMEA2000 as well as the MFD HTML5 App. There are two other alternatives, | ||
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 the Modbus-TCP protocol. More information in the [[ccgx: | 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 the Modbus-TCP protocol. More information in the [[ccgx: | ||
- | The other alternative is SignalK. More information about that in the [[venus-os: | + | The other alternative is SignalK. More information about that in the [[venus-os: |
===== 2. Integration details ===== | ===== 2. Integration details ===== | ||
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For most installations and integrations, | For most installations and integrations, | ||
- | There are two ways to connect a GX Device to a MFD: | + | The GX devices offer both above introduced integration options: NMEA2000 as well as the Victron HTML5 App. |
- | - the (simpler) plug and play like method uses an Ethernet connection, which enables the MFD HTML5 App. Available | + | The HTML5 integration is available |
- | - in an the NMEA2000 network. See the [[https:// | + | |
- | Both connections | + | When connected to the onboard NMEA2000 network, the GX Device |
- | The MFD HTML5 App is the simplest | + | Both the NMEA2000 and HTML5 App/ |
+ | |||
+ | Each has its advantages and disadvantages, | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
- | 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:// | + | As mentioned above, a GX Device can also read tank level data from NMEA 2000. More information in the [[https:// |
- | ==== 2.2 Direct connection - products | + | ==== 2.2 Products |
- | Some of our products feature a VE.Can port; which can be directly connected to the NMEA 2000 network. No electronic converter is necessary. The conversion cable required is the [[https:// | + | All Victron |
- | ==== 2.3 Tank monitoring ==== | + | * Skylla-i 24V Battery Chargers |
- | (DRAFT) | + | * Skylla IP65 Battery Chargers |
+ | * Lynx Shunt VE.Can Battery Monitor | ||
+ | * Lynx Smart BMS | ||
+ | * SmartSolar MPPT Solar Chargers with VE.Can communications port | ||
- | Here explain that tank levels can be measured by Victron GX devices as well as GX Tank 140. And then made available to the MFDs via N2K PGNs, details in NMEA2000 out chapter in the manual. | + | {{ :ve.can: |
- | And the other way around: tank data available on NMEA2000, originating from non-Victron tank senders can be read into the Victron system as well as made available remotely through VRM. Details about compatibility and limitations in the GX Manual: https:// | + | ==== 2.3 Tank monitoring integration ==== |
- | ==== 2.4 Using our converter interfaces (DEPRECATED!) ==== | + | The GX devices can measure tank levels, and make the resulting data available on the NMEA2000 network. Also, they can read tank level data from the N2K network. |
- | * [[https:// | + | Below sections explain the details of each integration type. |
- | * [[https:// | + | |
- | Note that the use of both those interfaces is deprecated. Use a GX device instead. | + | === Integration A) GX Device to MFD and NMEA2000 === |
+ | Some of Victron GX monitoring products feature built-in tank level inputs. For example the [[https:// | ||
+ | Also, all GX devices can also have their number and types of tank level inputs expanded by adding one or multiple [[https:// | ||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | The GX Device can transmit the resulting tank levels to the NMEA2000 network. See the [[https:// | ||
- | ===== 3. Varia ===== | + | === Integration B) NMEA2000 to GX Device and VRM Portal |
+ | The other way around is possible as well: the Victron system reading tank level data from NMEA2000. | ||
- | ==== 3.1 VE.Can products (Skylla-i, Skylla-IP44, | + | The tank data will be shown in the GX device user interface as well as on the VRM Portal. Screenshots below. |
- | 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: | + | Compatible tank senders are listed in the [[https:// |
- | * Skylla-i 24V Battery Chargers | + | {{ : |
- | * Skylla IP44 Battery Chargers | + | |
- | * Lynx Shunt Battery Monitors | + | |
- | * Lynx Ion + Shunt all models | + | |
- | * SmartSolar MPPT Solar Chargers with VE.Can communications port | + | |
- | {{ : | + | |
+ | //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.// | ||
+ | //Below screenshot shows a similar system, but then on the [[https:// | ||
- | ==== 3.2 Raymarine | + | {{ :ve.can: |
- | Besides using NMEA 2000 and/or the Lighthouse App, integration | + | ==== 2.4 NMEA 2000 GPS integration |
- | In the [[http:// | + | Our GX devices can read location, altitude, speed and course from the NMEA2000 network. For details, see the GX manual. |
- | Next, use the [[http:// | + | 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. |
- | The EmpirBus system requires the data instance of battery status and dc detailed status to be unique when using multiple sources. ([[ve.can: | + | ==== 2.5 Using our converter interfaces |
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
- | ==== 3.3 Maretron ==== | + | Note that the use of both those interfaces is deprecated. Use a GX device instead. |
- | All data sent out by Victron devices can be picked up by the Maretron MFDs & software. See the [[http:// | + | ===== 3. NMEA2000 Details ===== |
- | ===== 4. NMEA2000 | + | ==== 3.1 PGN Lists ==== |
Refer to our [[https:// | Refer to our [[https:// | ||
- | ===== 5. FAQ ===== | + | ==== 3.2 NMEA 2000 instancing |
- | Note that there are many more generic frequently asked questions answered in the [[https:// | + | NMEA 2000 Instances |
- | ==== Q1: What about instances? Device instances, data instances? ==== | + | More information as well as how to configure them is explained in [[ve.can:changing_nmea2000_instances|]]. |
- | See [[ve.can: | + | ==== 3.3 Terminators and network layout ==== |
- | ==== Q2: What about terminators and network layout? ==== | + | A N2K CAN-bus network needs to be laid out as in a backbone configuration, |
- | + | ||
- | A N2K CAN bus network needs to be laid out as in a backbone configuration, | + | |
* Use the NMEA 2000 cable as the backbone. | * 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 [[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. | ||
- | ==== Q3: What PGNs does a GX Device transmit | + | ==== 3.4 Further reading on Victron and NMEA 2000 ==== |
+ | |||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== 4. Varia ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== 4.1 Raymarine & EmpirBus ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Besides using NMEA 2000 and/or the Lighthouse App, integration onto Raymarine MFDs can also be done with an [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Next, use the [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | The EmpirBus system requires the data instance of battery status and dc detailed status to be unique when using multiple sources. ([[ve.can: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== 4.2 Maretron ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Q1: Can/must both Ethernet and and N2K connection be made between Victron GX and MFD? === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Both can be made at the same time. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ethernet is needed to get the MFD App, as explained above. | ||
- | See the [[https:// | + | And an N2K connection is needed to get data to show in other fields on the MFD. |
- | ==== Q4: Can integration onto Raymarine displays also be done without Empirbus NXT? ==== | + | See annotated screenshot above for which is what. |
- | Yes, see [[https:// |
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