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 ====== Venus GX (VGX) manual ====== ====== Venus GX (VGX) manual ======
  
 +The Venus GX manual has moved; please find the new version on the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/venus-gx#manuals|Venus GX product page.]]
  
-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. 
  
-== Venus GX/CCGX comparison table == 
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-Use the Venus GX / CCGX comparison table in [[venus-gx:start#How_does_the_VenusGX_compare_with_the _CCGX?|Paragraph 4.]] below to see the similarities and differences between the two devices at-a-glance. 
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-(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://www.victronenergy.com/blog/category/firmware-software/|here.]]) 
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-===== 1. What's in the Box?  ===== 
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-  * Venus GX (VGX) 
-  * VE.Can terminator (2 pcs). 
-  * Power cable with inline fuse and M8 terminal eyes for battery- or DC busbar-attachment. 
-  * Terminal Blocks for all the connectors on each side. 
-  * Label showing WiFi key and product details. 
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-{{venus-gx_left.png?500}}{{venus_gx_connectors2_.png?280}} 
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-==== 1.1 Overview of connections ==== 
-{{ :venus-gx:overview_venusgx_mei2017.jpg?nolink&950 |}} 
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-===== 2. Accessing the device ===== 
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-Because the Venus GX has no visual display or buttons, it is accessed for setting-up and monitoring by using the 'Remote Console' feature. You can do this through VRM, using the built-in WiFi Access Point, or by using the local LAN/WiFi network. 
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-==== 2.1 Accessing 'Remote Console' via VRM ==== 
-Connect the Venus GX to the internet by plugging it into a working Ethernet network which as a DHCP server (most networks do). It will immediately connect to VRM. 
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-Go to https://vrm.victronenergy.com/ and follow the instructions to add the device. More information about this is available in the [[vrm_portal:start|VRM Manual]]. 
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-When you've done that, click the 'Remote Console' link to open the window, like this: 
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-{{ :venus-gx:remote_console.png?nolink |}} 
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-More information about 'Remote Console' on VRM is explained [[vrm_portal:troubleshooting_ccgx_vrm_connectivity|here]]. 
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-==== 2.2 Accessing 'Remote Console' via the built-in WiFi Access Point ==== 
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-Steps: 
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-  - Make sure you are no further than a few metres away from the Venus GX 
-  - Go to the WiFi settings on your phone / tablet / laptop. 
-  - 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. 
-  - Once connected, navigate to 172.24.24.1 
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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. 
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-**Caution**: Once WiFi Access is disabled the only way to get it back is by using 'Remote Console' on VRM -which requires a working internet connection; or via 'Remote Console' on LAN which requires a working network connection (but no internet). 
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-==== 2.3 Finding the IP address ==== 
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-If you've accidentally disabled Remote Console on VRM, the only way to re-enable it is via Remote Console on LAN. And to do that you'll need to find the IP address of the Venus GX. There are several ways of finding it: 
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-__IP Address on VRM__ 
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-On VRM, you'll find the IP address on the Device List page of the installation. Note that this does require the Venus GX to be connected to the internet. 
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-{{:venus-gx:venus_ip_vrm.png?direct&600|}} 
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-__Network (on Microsoft Windows)__ 
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-In a local network, for example at home, you can also find the Venus GX in the Windows 'Network' overview: 
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-Double-clicking the icon will open up Remote Console on LAN. 
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-{{:venus-gx:venus_remotecontol_upnp.png?direct&600|}} 
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-Open the 'Properties' window to see the IP address. 
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-{{:venus-gx:venus_ip_upnp.png?direct&600|}} 
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-This uses Universal plug-and-play broadcast technology. 
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-==== 2.4 Accessing HTML5 Display ==== 
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-VenusOS provides an HTML5 display of some of the key data from compatible products. This can be displayed on any modern web browser and it is accessable from "http://IP.address.of.the.device/app" 
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-For example on a default configuration connecting to the local wifi network created by the VenusGX, the address would be http://172.24.24.1/app 
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-{{:venus-os:venus_html5.jpg?direct&200|}} 
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-This feature also automatically integrates with chartplotters from Raymarine, Garmin, B&G, Simrad, Lowrance and similar MFD suppliers. 
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-Power Equipment compatibility for html5 display: 
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-All Victron inverter/chargers: From a 500VA single phase device up to a large 180kVA three phase-system, including Multis, Quattros, 230VAC and 120VAC models. 
-Battery Monitors: BMV-700, BMV-702, BMV-712 and newer, Lynx Shunt VE.Can, Lynx Ion BMS. 
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-Requirements: 
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-Battery system. 
-Victron inverter/charger. 
-Victron Battery monitor. 
-Network connection for Venus-device such as a Color Control GX, Venus GX or an Octo GX. 
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-===== 3. LEDs and Push-button - explanation ===== 
-==== 3.1 LEDs ==== 
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-=== Boot-up === 
-On the side of the Venus GX, there is an LED. During power-up it it goes through these states: 
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-  * Stage 1: Both green and red illuminate briefly and faintly (it's hard to see the green) for approximately 1 second. 
-  * Stage 2: Red illuminates for approximately 1 second. 
-  * Stage 3: Green illuminates for approximately 0.5 seconds. 
-  * Stage 4: Both green and red illuminate briefly and faintly (it's hard to see the green) for approximately 1 second. 
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-After that the LED will be blinking green continually. 
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-=== Factory re-install === 
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-During a forced factory re-install - a very uncommon operation - the LED has these definitions: 
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-  * Off: No action is being taken. 
-  * Red blinking: Re-install in progress. 
-  * Green illuminated: Re-install complete. 
-  * Red illuminated: Error. 
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-==== 3.2 Small button located to the right of the green 14-Terminal Connector Block==== 
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-This button has no function allocated at present. 
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-===== 4. Digital Inputs ===== 
-The Venus GX has five digital inputs. The channels are accessible via the RJ-12 socket on the side. This is available for self-wiring by the user/installer. 
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-__Limitations__ 
-Note that in the event of an alarm, it does not show on the Notifications page yet. Also the status, and also pulse counter data, is not visible on the VRM Portal yet. These features will be added in Venus OS v2.17; expected in October 2018. 
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-==== 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/optocoupler output. 
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-^ RJ12 pinout ^ Input  ^ 
-| pin1 | input1 | 
-| pin2 | input2 | 
-| pin3 | input3 | 
-| pin4 | input4 | 
-| pin5 | gnd | 
-| pin6 | input5 | 
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-==== 4.2. Configuration ==== 
-Each of the digital inputs can be configured as a pulse meter, or as one of a number of predefined sensors that can also be configured as alarms. 
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-The possible configurable functions are: 
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-^ Function      ^ States          ^ 
-| Pulse meter   | N/A             | 
-| Door alarm    | Open/Closed     | 
-| Bilge pump    | On/Off          | 
-| Bilge alarm   | Ok/Alarm        | 
-| Burglar alarm | Ok/Alarm        | 
-| Smoke alarm   | Ok/Alarm        | 
-| Fire alarm    | Ok/Alarm        | 
-| CO2 alarm     | Ok/Alarm        | 
-| Generator     | Running/Stopped | 
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-The function of each input can be configured in the GUI under Settings -> I/O -> Digital Inputs. 
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-{{:venus-gx:digital-inputs:function.png?nolink|}} 
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-Once the input is configured for its intended purpose, it will show up with other devices. 
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-{{:venus-gx:digital-inputs:configured-inputs.png?nolink|}} 
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-Other parameters related to that function can be configured by entering the device menu and selecting Setup. For pulse meters, you can configure the unit, the multiplier (the volume represented by each pulse) and reset the counter. 
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-{{:venus-gx:digital-inputs:pulse-meter.png?nolink|}} 
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-For other sensors and alarms, you can decide whether the input should be treated as an alarm condition, whether the labels should be inverted, and whether the logical levels should be inverted. 
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-  * To swap the labels attached to the alarm, set //Inverted// to on. 
-  * If a logical low input (0V) should be considered a positive condition, set //Inverted alarm logic// to on. 
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-{{:venus-gx:digital-inputs:digital-alarm-setup.png?nolink|}} 
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-==== 4.3. ModbusTCP ==== 
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-The values/states of the digital inputs are available on ModbusTCP. For more details about this, please download a copy of the document "Modbus-TCP register list" from our website. 
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-===== 5. How does the VenusGX compare with the CCGX?===== 
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-See [[:venus-os:start#products_running_venus_os]] 
-===== 6. More information ===== 
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-  * [[:ccgx:start]] 
-  * [[:ccgx:generator_start_stop]] 
-  * [[:ccgx:ccgx_faq|CCGX Frequently asked questions]] 
-  * [[:ccgx:firmware_updating]] 
-  * [[:ccgx:ccgx_ve_power_setup|CCGX Remote VEConfigure and remote firmware updates]] 
-  * [[:vrm_portal:start|VRM Portal]] 
-  * [[:vrm_portal:troubleshooting_ccgx_vrm_connectivity#trouble_shooting_remote_console_on_vrm|VRM Portal - trouble shooting Remote Console]] 
-  * [[open_source:start]] 
-===== DISQUS Comments ===== 
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