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--- ve.can:ve.can_resistive_tank_sender_adapter [2016-05-06 15:16] – mvader
+++ ve.can:ve.can_resistive_tank_sender_adapter [2022-01-27 09:34] (current) – [Volume unit] mvader
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   * High ±1% Accuracy
   * Suits European standard 0-180 and US standard 240-30 Ohm Senders
-  * Fuel, Freshwater, Wastewater, Oil, Live Well or Blackwater: easily selectable with a rotary switch
+  * Fuel, Freshwater, Wastewater, Oil, Live Well or Blackwater: tank type easily selectable with a rotary switch
-  * Up to 16 tanks of each type. Needs one sender per tank, tank number is easily selectable with a rotaray switch
+  * For multiple tanks, use multiple tank sender adapters in one network: up to 16 tanks of the same tank type
   * Robust ABS Construction sealed to IP67
   * Easy to install
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   * Under 50mA Power Usage
   * Input voltage 9 to 70 VDC
+For multiple tanks, use multiple tank sender adapters. Each wired to their own tank. Connect up to 16 tanks of the same type in one VE.Can network. Set each tank sender adapter to its own unique tank number with the rotary switch.
 More information on the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-can-resistive-tank-sender-adapter|product page on our website]].
 ===== 2. Installation =====
-==== 2.1 Tank sender ====
-The two wires coming from the tank sender (not included) can be wired into the two spring loaded terminals on the tank sender adapter.
+==== 2.1 VE.Can Network ====
+Connect the tank sender adapter to the rest of the network using standard straight RJ-45 cable. The adapter has two RJ45 sockets to allow easy daisy chaining.
+Place a VE.Can terminator at both ends of the network. The Color Control GX is supplied with two of those terminators.
+==== 2.2 Power ====
+For the adapter to work, the VE.Can network needs to be powered. These products will power the VE.Can network:
+  * Skylla-i (all models)
+  * Lynx Ion + Shunt (both the 250A and the 600A model)
+  * Lynx Shunt VE.Can
+  * BlueSolar MPPT 150/70 VE.Can
+  * BlueSolar MPPT 150/85 VE.Can
+In case there is no such product in the installation, add the //VE.Can Power Cable - ASS030690000// to the installation.
+==== 2.3 Sender Type ====
 Then select the correct sender type using the left rotary switch:
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-==== 2.2 Power ====
+==== 2.4 Tank Instance ====
-For the adapter to work, the VE.Can network needs to be powered. These products will power the VE.Can network:
+This setting is used in systems with multiple tanks. Set each tank to a unique Tank Instance.
-  * Skylla-i (all models)
-  * Lynx Ion + Shunt (both the 250A and the 600A model)
-  * Lynx Shunt VE.Can
-  * BlueSolar MPPT 150/70 VE.Can
-  * BlueSolar MPPT 150/85 VE.Can
-In case there is no such product in the installation, add the //VE.Can Power Cable - ASS030690000// to the installation.
+==== 2.5 Resistance Sender Connector ====
+The two wires coming from the tank sender (not included) can be wired into the two spring loaded terminals on the tank sender adapter.
-==== 2.3 VE.Can Network ====
-Connect the tank sender adapter to the rest of the network using standard straight RJ-45 cable. The adapter has two RJ45 sockets to allow easy daisy chaining.
-Place a VE.Can terminator at both ends of the network. The Color Control GX is supplied with two of those terminators.
 ===== 3. Configuration =====
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-===== DISQUS =====
-~~DISQUS~~
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+=== Q1: Can I configure a custom name? ===
+No. The VE.Can Tank Sender Adapter does not accept configuring a custom name. The method available to distinguish from one tank to another are the instances.
+This is unlike the GX Tank 140 and as well as inputs available directly on the Cerbo GX: there it is possible to configure a name.
+=== Q2: Why is this tank sender adapter so expensive? ===
+That is because its expensive to produce. For lower cost options, consider a GX Device with direct tank inputs, such as the Cerbo GX. And to extend those, consider our GX Tank 140. Note that the GX Tank 140 takes 0-10V and 4-20mA senders, not resistive.