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venus-os:start [2019-08-07 11:49] – [Notes] krenzkevenus-os:start [2019-08-15 11:49] – replace Venus-device with GX device guy_stewart
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 ===== Available accessories ===== ===== Available accessories =====
  
-  * [[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.
  
 ===== Comparison table ===== ===== Comparison table =====
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   - 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.]]
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