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- | In many ways the **Venus GX (VGX)** and the **Color Control GX (CCGX)** are the same device. They share a lot of hardware, and they run on identical software - our 'Venus OS' - therefore firmware numbering is the same; and new version releases always apply to both devices at the same time. | + | In many ways the **Venus GX (VGX)** and the **Color Control GX (CCGX)** are the same device. They share a lot of hardware, and they run on identical software - our 'Venus OS' - therefore firmware numbering is the same; and new version releases always apply to both devices at the same time. |
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+ | As many of the functions of the two devices are identical, the [[ccgx: | ||
This manual refers to the latest firmware version. A device connected to the internet will perform new-version updates automatically. Check the latest firmware version [[https:// | This manual refers to the latest firmware version. A device connected to the internet will perform new-version updates automatically. Check the latest firmware version [[https:// | ||
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- After searching, it will show up in the list: | - After searching, it will show up in the list: | ||
- Connect to WiFi using the 'WiFi key' which you will find printed on the side of the box ...and also on a card in the plastic bag - which you should keep in a safe place. | - Connect to WiFi using the 'WiFi key' which you will find printed on the side of the box ...and also on a card in the plastic bag - which you should keep in a safe place. | ||
- | - Once connected, navigate to 172.24.24.1 | + | - Open VictronConnect, and select the GX device from the Device list |
+ | - Select Remote Console - [[https:// | ||
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+ | - If you cannot use VictronConnect, | ||
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Note that for added security it is possible to disable the WiFi Access Point. See Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Create access point. | Note that for added security it is possible to disable the WiFi Access Point. See Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Create access point. | ||
**Caution**: | **Caution**: | ||
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==== 2.3 Finding the IP address ==== | ==== 2.3 Finding the IP address ==== | ||
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- | ===== 3. LEDs and Push-button | + | ===== 3. LEDs and Push-button ===== |
==== 3.1 LEDs ==== | ==== 3.1 LEDs ==== | ||
=== Boot-up === | === Boot-up === | ||
- | On the side of the Venus GX, there is an LED. During power-up it it goes through these states: | + | On the side of the Venus GX, there is a LED. During power-up it it goes through these states: |
* Stage 1: Both green and red illuminate briefly and faintly (it's hard to see the green) for approximately 1 second. | * Stage 1: Both green and red illuminate briefly and faintly (it's hard to see the green) for approximately 1 second. | ||
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* Stage 4: Both green and red illuminate briefly and faintly (it's hard to see the green) for approximately 1 second. | * Stage 4: Both green and red illuminate briefly and faintly (it's hard to see the green) for approximately 1 second. | ||
- | After that the LED will be blinking green continually. | + | === During operation === |
- | === Factory re-install === | + | * Slow blinking: built-in WiFi access point disabled |
+ | * Fast blinking: built-in WiFi access point enabled (default) | ||
- | During a forced factory re-install - a very uncommon operation - the LED has these definitions: | + | ==== 3.2 Small button located to the right of the green 14-Terminal Connector Block ==== |
- | * Off: No action is being taken. | + | === Short press: WiFi Access point on/off === |
- | * Red blinking: Re-install in progress. | + | |
- | * Green illuminated: | + | |
- | * Red illuminated: | + | |
- | ==== 3.2 Small button located to the right of the green 14-Terminal Connector Block==== | + | A single short press toggles the internal WiFi access point on and off. The LED indicates its state: when the LED blinks green slow, then the built-in Access Point is disabled. when the LED is green and blinking fast, then the built-in Access Point is enabled. |
- | This button | + | === Long press: reset all network settings to factory defaults === |
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+ | Press and hold the small button | ||
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+ | * Ethernet is set back to DHCP | ||
+ | * WiFi Access Point is enabled | ||
+ | * Remote Console password is disabled | ||
+ | * Remote Console on LAN and on VRM is enabled | ||
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+ | Slow blinking = xx per second. Fast blinking is xx per 5 seconds. | ||
===== 4. Digital Inputs ===== | ===== 4. Digital Inputs ===== | ||
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==== 4.1. Wiring details ==== | ==== 4.1. Wiring details ==== | ||
The inputs are non-isolated. They operate at 3V3 levels, and can withstand up to 5V input. Each input has an internal 10k pull-up resistor to 3V3. We recommend wiring it to a potential free relay or otherwise open collector/ | The inputs are non-isolated. They operate at 3V3 levels, and can withstand up to 5V input. Each input has an internal 10k pull-up resistor to 3V3. We recommend wiring it to a potential free relay or otherwise open collector/ | ||
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^ RJ12 pinout ^ Input ^ | ^ RJ12 pinout ^ Input ^ | ||
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- | ==== 4.3. ModbusTCP | + | ==== 4.3. Read-out of digital inputs via Modbus-TCP |
- | The values/ | + | The values/ |
===== 5. How does the Venus GX compare with the CCGX?===== | ===== 5. How does the Venus GX compare with the CCGX?===== | ||
See [[: | See [[: | ||
- | ===== 6. More information ===== | + | ===== 6. Factory reset ===== |
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+ | See above chapter 3.2 on the push button. | ||
+ | ===== 7. More information ===== | ||
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venus-gx/start.txt · Last modified: 2021-02-05 08:41 by mvader