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| + | ===== Victron GX product range ====== | ||
| + | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
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| + | GX products are Victron' | ||
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| + | The GX-device lies at the heart of the system - providing monitoring, and operating as the communication-centre of your installation. All the other system-components - such as inverter/ | ||
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| + | The GX Family consists of these models: | ||
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| + | Lastly, there is a GX device built into our [[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Available accessories ===== | ||
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| + | * [[energy-meters: | ||
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| + | ===== Comparison table ===== | ||
| + | ^ __User interface__ | ||
| + | | Appearance | ||
| + | | Display | ||
| + | | Remote Console | ||
| + | | Buzzer | ||
| + | | Product detail page &\\ manual download | ||
| + | ^ __Victron comm. ports__ | ||
| + | | VE.Direct ports\\ (always isolated) | ||
| + | | VE.Bus\\ (always isolated) | ||
| + | | VE.Can | ||
| + | ^ __Other comm. ports__ | ||
| + | | USB | 2 USB Host ports | 2 USB Host ports\\ & 1 power only port < | ||
| + | | Ethernet | ||
| + | | WiFi | ||
| + | | Bluetooth Smart | yes < | ||
| + | | Micro SDcard slot | SDHC cards up to max. of 32GB < | ||
| + | | Second CAN bus port \\ < | ||
| + | | Built-in RS485 | ||
| + | ^ __IO__ | ||
| + | | Programmable relay < | ||
| + | | Resistive tank \\ level inputs | ||
| + | | Temperature sense \\ inputs | ||
| + | | Digital Inputs | ||
| + | ^ __Third party compatibility__ ^ Ekrano GX ^ Cerbo GX ^ Cerbo GX MK2 ^ | ||
| + | | Canbus-BMS batteries | ||
| + | | Fronius PV Inverters | ||
| + | | SMA PV Inverters | ||
| + | | ABB/FIMER PV Inverters | ||
| + | | SolarEdge PV Inverters | ||
| + | | Marine MFD \\ App Support | ||
| + | | Mopeka Pro Check \\ LPG & Water Bluetooth \\ tank sensor < | ||
| + | | RuuviTag Bluetooth \\ temperature sensor < | ||
| + | ^ __Performance__ | ||
| + | | CPU | quad core | dual core || single core ||| quad core | | ||
| + | | RAM | ||
| + | | Max. VE.Direct \\ devices < | ||
| + | ^ __Other__ | ||
| + | | Supply voltage | 8 - 70 VDC ||||| 8 - 32 VDC | powered internally, no external supply | ||
| + | | Power draw | 2,6 to 7.4 W < | ||
| + | | Mounting | ||
| + | | Outer dimensions\\ ( h x w x d ) | ||
| + | | Operating temperature | ||
| + | | Battery backup clock | yes ||||| no | yes | | ||
| + | | 5V output | ||
| + | ^ __Standards__ | ||
| + | | Safety | ||
| + | | EMC | ||
| + | | Automotive | ||
| + | ===== Notes ===== | ||
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| + | - The listed maximum VE.Direct devices on the `Performance` section in above table is the total connected VE.Direct devices such as MPPT Solar Charge controllers. Total means all directly connected devices plus the devices connected over USB. The limit is mostly bound by CPU processing power. In relation to that, note that (a) connecting solar chargers over VE.Can is more efficient than connected over VE.Direct - and besides more efficient also makes for better communication wiring. For example, a Cerbo GX can perfectly handle 25 pieces of VE.Can Solar Charger, combined with 6 pieces of Fronius three phase PV Inverter and of course a three phase Victron system. And note (b) that CPU load is not only caused by connecting VE.Direct devices; there are also other factors. Connecting multiple PV Inverters increases the CPU load, especially when they are three phase. Enabling ModbusTCP increases the CPU load as well. Up to three or four three phase inverters can typically be monitored on a CCGX. Higher power CPU devices can monitor more. | ||
| + | - Though the CCGX has no built-in WiFi that functionality can easily be added by attaching a USB-WiFi dongle. See [[https:// | ||
| + | - 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:// | ||
| + | - 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: | ||
| + | - Logging data, see [[https:// | ||
| + | - Updating firmware, see [[https:// | ||
| + | - The second CANbus port is accessible via the GND, CAN-H and CAN-L terminals. Note that the port is not isolated. See Settings -> Services in the GX device menu for configuring that port. | ||
| + | - The programmable relay can be set to act as an alarm relay, [[https:// | ||
| + | - In the Venus and Cerbo GX hardware there are two relays. Currently, Relay 1 can be used for programming as an alarm relay, generator start/stop, tank pump, temperature controlled relay or manual operation. Relay 2 is available for programming as a temperature controlled relay or manual operation in the Relay menu of the GX (requires firmware 2.80 or higher). | ||
| + | - The tank level inputs are resistive and should be connected to a resistive tank sender. Victron does not supply tank senders. The tank level ports can each be configured to work with either European (0 - 180 Ohm); or US tank senders (240 - 30 Ohm); or to configure a custom Ohm resistance range between 0 Ohm and 300 Ohm. | ||
| + | - The Ekrano GX has two, the Cerbo GX four and the Venus GX has two temperature terminals. They can be used to measure & monitor all kinds of temperature-inputs. Temperature senders are not included. The required sensor is ASS000001000 - [[https:// | ||
| + | - 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:// | ||
| + | - 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. | ||
| + | - The CAN-Bus port of the Maxi GX, MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX is a BMS-Can port. It can only be used to connect to managed batteries such as Freedomwon, BYD, Pylontech, BlueNova, MG Energy Systems and others, at 500kbps. Note that some early production batches had a labelling mistake: the port was labelled VE.Can. Which -unfortunately- is wrong. The hardware does not meet the requirements for a VE.Can port; and therefor is BMS-Can only. | ||
| + | - A BMS-Can port is a port dedicated to only be used for connecting managed batteries, such as Freedomwon, BYD, Pylontech, BlueNova, MG Energy Systems and others. It is not possible to connect Victron VE.Can products to that port. To connect such managed battery, use our [[https:// | ||
| + | - The GX Touch connects to the Cerbo GX using a single cable; fixed permanently to the GX Touch, which on the other end splits into a USB and a connector for the video signal. Both need to be inserted into the Cerbo GX __before__ powering up, taking one of the three USB ports. The USB part of the cable is used to power the GX Touch. The cable is 2 meters in length; and can not be extended in length. | ||
| + | - The Bluetooth feature of the Cerbo GX allows to configure its WiFi and Ethernet settings from within VictronConnect. Even though it can be used for wireless temperature monitoring, we recommend to use a USB Bluetooth adapter instead: the Bluetooth function in the Cerbo GX stops working when the internal temperature is too high. This applies for Cerbo GX units built up to and including serial number HQ2207. Units manufactured later (HQ2208 and later) do not require an additional USB Bluetooth adapter. Also note that this limitation does not apply to the Cerbo-S GX. | ||
| + | - The secondary CAN port, available on some GX devices as per table above, can be configured to be used as a BMS-Can port, as well as other profiles. For details, see [[https:// | ||
| + | - Cerbo GX power draw without GX Touch mounted: around 2.8W. With GX Touch connected, and backlight off: 3.8W. Backlight at max intensity: 4.8W | ||
| + | - DIN rail mounting requires additional accessory - [[https:// | ||
| + | - On the Cerbo GX, the USB socket closest to the HDMI connector can only be used to power a GX Touch. That USB port can not be used for any data-related functions such as VE.Direct to USB cables, USB sticks, USB-GPS-es, or other common USB usages. It’s a power port only, no data.\\ Future versions of Venus OS will disable all data-related features of this port, so it should not be used for anything other than powering the GX Touch screen. Attempting to use this port for data purposes may lead to corrupted VRM data on USB sticks or unreliable communication to, for example, a Solar Charger when using a VE.Direct to USB cable. The above limitation does not apply to the Cerbo GX MK2. | ||
| + | - The digital inputs can be used for open/closed monitoring of alarms, for example doors, or fire- or bilge alarms. The digital inputs on the Ekrano GX, Cerbo GX MK2 and Venus GX can also be used for pulse counting. The digital inputs on the Cerbo GX and other devices are not able to do pulse counting. See product manual for electrical specifications of the digital inputs. | ||
| + | - Late 2021 / early 2022, the hardware of the MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX product range has been updated. The update adds Bluetooth and changes the CAN-communications port from a limited 500kbps BMS-Can only type to a full featured VE.Can port (non-isolated). Status per model, updated 2024-05-20: | ||
| + | - MultiPlus-II GX 24 3kVA; per HQ2231. Ships from all warehouses, except South Africa. | ||
| + | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2124. Ships from all warehouses. | ||
| + | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 5kVA; per HQ2220. Ships from all warehouses. | ||
| + | - EasySolar-II GX 24V 3kVA; introduced per HQ2203. Ships from all warehouses. | ||
| + | - EasySolar-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2229. Ships from all warehouses. | ||
| + | - EasySolar-II GX 48V 5kVA; per HQ2220. Ships from all warehouses. | ||
| + | - Non-Bluetooth GX devices require a USB Bluetooth dongle to enable the Bluetooth sensors | ||
| + | - Ekrano GX power draw in detail: Display on 6.2W @ 12V | 6.6W @ 24V | 7.4W @ 48V Display off 2.6W 12V | 3.0W @ 24V | 3.7W @ 48V | ||
| + | - In 2023/2024, an updated version of the Cerbo GX was released, the Cerbo GX MK2. It has the same enclosure and almost the same electronics design; except for **(A)** two fully functional CAN bus ports, called VE.Can 1 and VE.Can 2. Instead of one VE.Can and one dedicated BMS-Can port. And on the MK2 model, VE.Can 1 is isolated. On previous models, there was no isolated canbus port. All VE.Can ports can be configured to multiple profiles, including BMS-Can. **(B)** the RJ-45 sockets have been rotated 180 degrees, so its easier to take the cables out. **(C)** All three USB ports are fully functional. Instead of two functional and one for power, to a GX Touch, only. **(D)** Digital inputs can do pulse counting. Further details [[https:// | ||
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