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venus-os:mfd-navico [2020-06-11 17:26] – [4. Configuration] mbosmavenus-os:mfd-navico [2020-06-25 10:52] – [4. Configuration] mbosma
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 No other settings, such as IP addresses or similar are required. The [[venus-os:start|GX device]] and the Navico devices connect to each other using a technology called linklocal addressing. No other settings, such as IP addresses or similar are required. The [[venus-os:start|GX device]] and the Navico devices connect to each other using a technology called linklocal addressing.
  
-It is possible to connect the a router to the same LAN; and that way connect the GX Device to the internet.+It is possible to connect the a router to the same LAN; and that way connect the GX Device to the internet. The GX device can also be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or with a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/gx-gsm|GX GSM]]. 
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 +Note that the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/gx-gsm|GX GSM]] can only be used if the MFD and [[venus-os:start|GX device]] are directly connected to each other, without a router.
  
 ===== 5. Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors ===== ===== 5. Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors =====
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-===== 7. Troubleshooting =====+===== 7. NMEA 2000 ===== 
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 +The MFD can also be connected to the GX device using NMEA 2000, see [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#marine_mfd_integration_by_nmea_2000|NMEA2000 chapter in the main manual]]. 
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 +The MFD can be configured easily to display the data from the GX device. There is no need to change any instance.\\ 
 +To setup the data sources on the MFD, go to //Settings > Network > Sources > Advanced...// 
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 +The following Victron related PGNs are supported: 
 +  * 127505 - Fluid level (tanks) 
 +  * 127506 - DC Detailed Status 
 +  * 127507 - Charger Status 
 +  * 127508 - Battery Status 
 +  * 127509 - Inverter Status 
 +  * J1939 AC PGNs 
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 +===== 8. Troubleshooting =====
  
 Q1: The MFD page shows outdated information or shows the connection issue page, but the GX device is running and connected and the Victron icon is present on the home page.\\ Q1: The MFD page shows outdated information or shows the connection issue page, but the GX device is running and connected and the Victron icon is present on the home page.\\
venus-os/mfd-navico.txt · Last modified: 2023-06-22 19:30 by sloges

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