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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 ===== |
^ __User interface__ ^ CCGX ^ Venus GX ^ Octo GX ^ CANvu GX ^ Maxi GX ^ MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX ^ | ^ __User interface__ ^ CCGX ^ Venus GX ^ Octo GX ^ CANvu GX ^ Maxi GX ^ MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX ^ |
| Appearance | {{ :ccgx:ccgx_product.png?direct&100 |}} | {{ :ccgx:venusgx_product.png?direct&100 |}} | {{ :ccgx:octogx_product.png?direct&100 |}} | {{ :ccgx:canvu_product.png?direct&100 |}} | {{:venus-os:maxigx.png?direct&150|}} | {{ :ccgx:multiplus-ii-gx.jpg?direct&70 |}} | | | Appearance | {{ :ccgx:ccgx_product.png?direct&100 |}} | {{ :ccgx:venusgx_product.png?direct&100 |}} | {{ :ccgx:octogx_product.png?direct&100 |}} | {{ :ccgx:canvu_product.png?direct&100 |}} | {{:venus-os:maxigx.jpg?direct&90|}} | {{ :ccgx:multiplus-ii-gx.jpg?direct&80 |}} | |
| Display | LCD Display & 7 buttons | no display | no display | 4.3" touch-screen | 2x16 character display || | | Display | LCD Display & 7 buttons | no display | no display | 4.3" touch-screen | 2x16 character display || |
| Remote Console | yes |||||| | | Remote Console | yes |||||| |
- 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.]] |