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===== Available accessories ===== | ===== Available accessories ===== |
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* [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/gx-gsm|GX GSM]] - A cellular modem. It connects to Venus-device via USB, and takes a simcard | * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/gx-gsm|GX GSM]] - A cellular modem. It connects to GX device via USB, and takes a simcard |
* [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|WiFi USB sticks]] | * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|WiFi USB sticks]] |
* [[energy-meters:start|Energy Meters]] - Measures PV Inverter Output where PV Inverters cannot be read-out directly. Also used as a grid meter in an [[ess:start|Energy Storage System (ESS)]]. | * [[energy-meters:start|Energy Meters]] - Measures PV Inverter Output where PV Inverters cannot be read-out directly. Also used as a grid meter in an [[ess:start|Energy Storage System (ESS)]]. |
* [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-can-resistive-tank-sender-adapter|VE.Can resistive tank sender adapter]] Allows a standard resistive tank-level sender to be connected to the Venus-device. | * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-can-resistive-tank-sender-adapter|VE.Can resistive tank sender adapter]] Allows a standard resistive tank-level sender to be connected to the GX device. |
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===== Comparison table ===== | ===== Comparison table ===== |
| Buzzer | yes | yes | no | yes | no || | | Buzzer | yes | yes | no | yes | no || |
^ __Documentation__ ^ CCGX ^ Venus GX ^ Octo GX ^ CANvu GX ^ Maxi GX ^ MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX ^ | ^ __Documentation__ ^ CCGX ^ Venus GX ^ Octo GX ^ CANvu GX ^ Maxi GX ^ MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX ^ |
| Manual | [[ccgx:start|CCGX manual]] | [[venus-gx:start|VGX manual]] | [[venus-os:octo-gx|OGX manual]] | [[venus-os:canvu-gx|CANvu manual]] | [[https://docs.victronenergy.com/gx/maxi-gx.html|Maxi GX manual]] | [[https://ve3.nl/multiplus-ii-gx|MultiPlus-II GX]] | | | Manual | [[ccgx:start|CCGX manual]] | [[venus-gx:start|VGX manual]] | [[venus-os:octo-gx|OGX manual]] | [[venus-os:canvu-gx|CANvu manual]] | [[https://docs.victronenergy.com/gx/maxi-gx.html|Maxi GX manual]] | [[https://ve3.nl/multiplus-ii-gx|MultiPlus-II GX manual]] | |
| Product detail page | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/color-control|CCGX product]] | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/venus-gx|VGX product]] | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/octo-gx|OGX product]] | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/canvu-gx|CANvu product]] | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/maxi%20gx|Maxi GX product]] | | | Product detail page | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/color-control|CCGX product]] | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/venus-gx|VGX product]] | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/octo-gx|OGX product]] | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/canvu-gx|CANvu product]] | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/maxi%20gx|Maxi GX product]] | [[https://www.victronenergy.com/inverters-chargers/multiplus-ii%20gx|MultiPlus-II GX product]] | |
^ __Victron comm. ports__ ^ CCGX ^ Venus GX ^ Octo GX ^ CANvu GX<sup>(12)</sup> ^ Maxi GX ^ MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX ^ | ^ __Victron comm. ports__ ^ CCGX ^ Venus GX ^ Octo GX ^ CANvu GX<sup>(12)</sup> ^ Maxi GX ^ MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX ^ |
| VE.Direct ports (always isolated) | 2 <sup>(1)</sup> || 10 <sup>(1)</sup> | 3 <sup>(1)</sup> | 25 | 1 | | | VE.Direct ports (always isolated) | 2 <sup>(1)</sup> || 10 <sup>(1)</sup> | 3 <sup>(1)</sup> | 25 | 1 | |
| Operating temperature | -20 to +50°C ||| -20 to +70°C | -20 to +50°C | | | Operating temperature | -20 to +50°C ||| -20 to +70°C | -20 to +50°C | |
| Battery backupped clock | yes ||| no | yes | yes | | | Battery backupped clock | yes ||| no | yes | yes | |
| | 5V output | no | 1 A <sup>(13)</sup> | no |||| |
^ __Standards__ ^ CCGX ^ Venus GX ^ Octo GX ^ CANvu GX ^ Maxi GX ^ MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX ^ | ^ __Standards__ ^ CCGX ^ Venus GX ^ Octo GX ^ CANvu GX ^ Maxi GX ^ MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX ^ |
| Safety | EN 60950 || ? | ? | ? | | | Safety | EN 60950 || ? | ? | ? | |
- Though the CCGX has no built-in WiFi that functionality can easily be added by attaching a USB-WiFi dongle. See [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|CCGX Manual, section 1.4.2]] for details. | - Though the CCGX has no built-in WiFi that functionality can easily be added by attaching a USB-WiFi dongle. See [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|CCGX Manual, section 1.4.2]] for details. |
- The built-in WiFi in the Venus GX has a very low signal strength - unfortunately. It is strong enough to connect to a phone, tablet or laptop in order to access setup and monitoring. But to connect the Venus GX to the internet either use the built-in Ethernet port or add a USB-WiFi dongle. See [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|CCGX Manual, section 1.4.2]] for details. Make sure the Venus GX is running v2.06 or later - early shipments of Venus GX units ran v2.05. | - The built-in WiFi in the Venus GX has a very low signal strength - unfortunately. It is strong enough to connect to a phone, tablet or laptop in order to access setup and monitoring. But to connect the Venus GX to the internet either use the built-in Ethernet port or add a USB-WiFi dongle. See [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|CCGX Manual, section 1.4.2]] for details. Make sure the Venus GX is running v2.06 or later - early shipments of Venus GX units ran v2.05. |
- The hardware of the Venus GX and Octo GX includes a built-in Bluetooth Smart chipset which hasn't proved satisfactory. Bluetooth Smart for Venus-devices is coming soon but will not use built-in chipsets. | - The hardware of the Venus GX and Octo GX includes a built-in Bluetooth Smart chipset which hasn't proved satisfactory. Bluetooth Smart for GX devices is coming soon but will not use built-in chipsets. |
- Larger SD memory cards (SDXC) are not supported. SD cards can be used for two purposes: | - Larger SD memory cards (SDXC) are not supported. SD cards can be used for two purposes: |
- Logging data, see [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#logging_data_for_the_vrm_portal|this section in the ccgx manual for details.]] | - Logging data, see [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#logging_data_for_the_vrm_portal|this section in the ccgx manual for details.]] |
- Octo GX comes with a small Wifi antenna. You may remove and replace it with any other Wifi antenna having an RP-SMA connector. | - Octo GX comes with a small Wifi antenna. You may remove and replace it with any other Wifi antenna having an RP-SMA connector. |
- Requires the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/canvu%20gx%20io%20extender%20and%20wiring%20kit|CANvu GX IO Extender and wiring kit]] | - Requires the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/canvu%20gx%20io%20extender%20and%20wiring%20kit|CANvu GX IO Extender and wiring kit]] |
| - The 5V output on the Venus GX can be used to power, for example, a USB hub. Note that its output is not current limited or otherwise protected, and it shares the internal power supply in the Venus GX: overdrawing from it will result in shutdown(s) of the Venus GX. It is recommended to install a fuse for prevention. |