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venus-os:mfd-garmin [2019-10-19 04:17] guy_stewartvenus-os:mfd-garmin [2019-12-03 17:23] – [Garmin MFD integration] mvader
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 ====== Garmin MFD integration ====== ====== Garmin MFD integration ======
  
-Preliminary manual 
  
-===== Introduction =====+===== 1. Introduction =====
  
 The integration technology used is called [[https://www.garmin.com/en-US/onehelm|Garmin OneHelm]]. The integration technology used is called [[https://www.garmin.com/en-US/onehelm|Garmin OneHelm]].
  
-===== Compatibility =====+===== 2. Compatibility =====
  
-OneHelm is currently available for the GPSMAP® 8400/8600 MFD series.+OneHelm is currently available for the following models: 
 +  * GPSMAP® 8400/8600 MFD series 
 +  * GPSMAP® 722/922/1222 Plus MFD series
  
 Also, Active Captain is supported. This screenshot shows ActiveCaptain, with the Victron App: Also, Active Captain is supported. This screenshot shows ActiveCaptain, with the Victron App:
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-===== Wiring =====+===== 3. Wiring =====
  
 The Garmin needs to be connected to the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:start|GX device ]] using Ethernet. Its not possible to connect over WiFi. For the ethernet connection, a Garmin adapter is required: The Garmin needs to be connected to the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:start|GX device ]] using Ethernet. Its not possible to connect over WiFi. For the ethernet connection, a Garmin adapter is required:
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   * Marine Network Cables - 500ft - PART NUMBER 010-10647-01   * Marine Network Cables - 500ft - PART NUMBER 010-10647-01
  
-===== Configuration =====+===== 4. Configuration =====
  
-==== GX device settings ====+==== 4.1. GX device settings ====
    
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   - Go to Settings -> Services, and there enable MQTT.   - Go to Settings -> Services, and there enable MQTT.
   - Go to Settings -> System Setup -> Scroll to the bottom -> Battery measurements. And there set up what batteries you want to see on the MFD, and by what name. Make sure to check out [[https://www.dropbox.com/s/nlvqttx320zyaba/Battery%20Measurements.mov?dl=0|this video, which shows how to configure the batteries to be visible on the MFD]]   - Go to Settings -> System Setup -> Scroll to the bottom -> Battery measurements. And there set up what batteries you want to see on the MFD, and by what name. Make sure to check out [[https://www.dropbox.com/s/nlvqttx320zyaba/Battery%20Measurements.mov?dl=0|this video, which shows how to configure the batteries to be visible on the MFD]]
   - For boats; and other applications with DC loads such as lighting and a Battery Monitor installed, make sure to enable the "Has DC system setting". For more information about it; see the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start|GX Manual]].   - For boats; and other applications with DC loads such as lighting and a Battery Monitor installed, make sure to enable the "Has DC system setting". For more information about it; see the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start|GX Manual]].
  
-==== Networking ====+==== 4.2. Networking ====
 No special networking settings are necessary. Not on the Garmin; and not on the Victron GX Device. No special networking settings are necessary. Not on the Garmin; and not on the Victron GX Device.
  
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 To connect the GX Device to the internet and the [[https://vrm.victronenergy.com|VRM Portal]], while its Ethernet port is already in use to connect to the Garmin, use either WiFi or a GX GSM. [[https://www.victronenergy.com/​live/​ccgx:​start#​internet_connectivity|more information]]. To connect the GX Device to the internet and the [[https://vrm.victronenergy.com|VRM Portal]], while its Ethernet port is already in use to connect to the Garmin, use either WiFi or a GX GSM. [[https://www.victronenergy.com/​live/​ccgx:​start#​internet_connectivity|more information]].
  
-===== Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors =====+===== 5. Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors =====
  
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-===== Step by Step =====+===== 6. Step by Step =====
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