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-====== Garmin MFD integration ====== +====== Garmin MFD Integration ======
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-Preliminary manual +
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-===== Introduction ===== +
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-The integration technology used is called [[https://www.garmin.com/en-US/onehelm|Garmin OneHelm]]. +
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-===== Compatibility ===== +
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-OneHelm is currently available for the GPSMAP® 8400/8600 MFD series. +
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-Also, Active Captain is supported. This screenshot shows ActiveCaptain, with the Victron App: +
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-===== Wiring ===== +
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-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 - 6ft - PART NUMBER 010-10550-00 +
-  * Marine Network Cables - 20ft - PART NUMBER 010-10551-00 +
-  * Marine Network Cables - 40ft - PART NUMBER 010-10552-00 +
-  * Marine Network Cables - 500ft - PART NUMBER 010-10647-01 +
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-===== Configuration ===== +
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-==== GX device settings ==== +
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-  - Ordered List Item +
-  - 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]] +
-  - 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]]. +
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-==== Networking ==== +
-No special networking settings are necessary. Not on the Garmin; and not on the Victron GX Device. +
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-The Garmin MFDs run a DHCP server; and the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start|GX device]] are by default configured to use DHCP. After plugging in the cable, the Victron icon will show up after 10 to 30 seconds. +
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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]]. +
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-===== Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors ===== +
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-===== Step by Step ===== +
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 +Moved to: https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Cerbo_GX/en/marine-mfd-integration-by-app.html#UUID-1cf0fd18-cd34-92e7-6f08-cfec8fad0eca
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