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| The GX Family consists of these models: | The GX Family consists of these models: | ||
| - | * [[https://nocache.victronenergy.com/ | + | * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/ |
| - | * [[https://nocache.victronenergy.com/ | + | * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/ |
| - | * [[https://nocache.victronenergy.com/ | + | * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/ |
| - | * [[https://nocache.victronenergy.com/ | + | * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/ |
| * [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
| * [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
| - | * [[https:// | ||
| - | * [[https:// | ||
| - | * [[https:// | ||
| Lastly, there is a GX device built into our [[https:// | Lastly, there is a GX device built into our [[https:// | ||
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| * [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
| * [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
| + | * Ekrano GX Wall Mount - For surface mounting the Ekrano GX without a cut-out. | ||
| * [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
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| | VE.Direct ports\\ (always isolated) | | VE.Direct ports\\ (always isolated) | ||
| | VE.Bus\\ (always isolated) | | VE.Bus\\ (always isolated) | ||
| - | | VE.Can | + | | VE.Can |
| ^ __Other comm. ports__ | ^ __Other comm. ports__ | ||
| | USB | 2 USB Host ports | 2 USB Host ports\\ & 1 power only port < | | USB | 2 USB Host ports | 2 USB Host ports\\ & 1 power only port < | ||
| | Ethernet | | Ethernet | ||
| | WiFi | | WiFi | ||
| - | | Bluetooth Smart | yes < | + | | Bluetooth Smart | yes < |
| | Micro SDcard slot | SDHC cards up to max. of 32GB < | | Micro SDcard slot | SDHC cards up to max. of 32GB < | ||
| - | | Second CAN bus port \\ < | + | | Second CAN bus interface |
| | Built-in RS485 | | Built-in RS485 | ||
| ^ __IO__ | ^ __IO__ | ||
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| - Requires the [[https:// | - 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 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- | + | - The CAN-Bus port of the Maxi GX, MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX for hardware revisions prior to Late 2021 were BMS-Can port only. It could 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- |
| - 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:// | - 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 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. | ||
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| - 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. | - 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. | - 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 | + | - 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 |
| - | - MultiPlus-II GX 24 3kVA; per HQ2231. | + | - MultiPlus-II GX 24 3kVA; per HQ2231. |
| - | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2124, Ships from Australia, Spain, Netherlands and South Africa | + | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2124. Ships from all warehouses. |
| - | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 5kVA; per HQ2220. | + | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 5kVA; per HQ2220. |
| - | - EasySolar-II GX 24V 3kVA; introduced per HQ2203. Ships only from the Dutch warehouse | + | - EasySolar-II GX 24V 3kVA; introduced per HQ2203. Ships from all warehouses. |
| - | - EasySolar-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2229. Ships only from Spain and SA warehouses | + | - EasySolar-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2229. Ships from all warehouses. |
| - EasySolar-II GX 48V 5kVA; per HQ2220. 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 | - 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 | - 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:// | + | - 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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