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Victron energy Cerbo-S GX User Manual

Victron energy Cerbo-S GX
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Cerbo-S GX Manual
Rev 21 05/2023
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Table of Contents

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Victron energy Cerbo-S GX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Voltage9 - 70 VDC
VE.Direct ports2
VE.Can ports1
Ethernet port1
USB ports2
WiFiYes
BluetoothYes
SD Card SlotYes
EnclosurePlastic
RS485 Ports1
ConnectivityEthernet, WiFi, Bluetooth
Humidity95%, non-condensing
Communication PortsVE.Direct, VE.Can, Ethernet, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth
GX Device CompatibilityCompatible with all GX devices
Remote MonitoringYes, via VRM
Firmware UpdatesYes
Operating Temperature-20 to +60 °C
Storage Temperature-40°C to +85°C

Summary

Safety Instructions

Introduction

What is the Color Control GX?

Overview of the Color Control GX as Victron's state-of-the-art monitoring and control solution.

Installation

Color Control GX Overview of connections

Diagram showing all connections and ports on the Color Control GX.

Powering the Color Control GX

Instructions on how to power the Color Control GX, including voltage and fuse requirements.

Relay connections

Connecting Victron products

VE.Bus Multis/Quattros/Inverters

Instructions for connecting Victron VE.Bus products like Multis and Quattros.

Battery Monitor SmartShunt, BMV-700 series; and MPPTs with a VE.Direct port

Connecting battery monitors and MPPTs via VE.Direct ports.

VE.Can Devices

Connecting supported non-Victron products

Connecting a PV Inverter

Connecting and monitoring PV Inverters, including direct and meter-based methods.

Connecting a USB GPS

Using a USB GPS for remote tracking and geofencing via the VRM portal.

Connecting a NMEA 2000 GPS

Connecting third-party NMEA 2000 tank senders

Mopeka Pro Check LPG and Water Bluetooth Sensors

Configuration

Wakespeed WS500 alternator regulator support

Requirements

Necessary firmware and connection requirements for WS500 integration.

Wiring the WS500 to VE.Can

Detailed wiring instructions for connecting the WS500 to the VE.Can port.

Wireless Bluetooth Ruuvi temperature sensors

Connecting IMT Solar Irradiance, Temperature and Wind Speed Sensors

Internet connectivity

Ethernet LAN port

Connecting the GX device to the internet using an Ethernet cable.

WiFi

Minimise internet traffic

Accessing the GX device

Accessing the Remote Console via local LAN/WiFi Network

Connecting to the GX device's Remote Console using a local network.

Accessing via VRM

The Remote Console menu

Configuration

Menu structure and configurable parameters

Detailed breakdown of CCGX configuration items and their default settings.

Battery state of charge (SoC)

Which device should I use for SoC Calculation?

Guidance on selecting the appropriate device for SoC calculation.

The different solutions explained in detail

Detailed explanations of various SoC calculation methods and system setups.

Temperature relay configuration

Firmware updates

Via internet or with microSD-card/USB-stick

Methods for updating firmware using internet or offline media.

Revert to a previous firmware version

VE.Bus Inverter/charger monitoring

Advanced menu

VE.Bus alarm setup menu

DVCC - Distributed Voltage and Current Control

DVCC Requirements

DVCC effects on the charge algorithm

DVCC features for all systems

Limit charge current

Setting a system-wide maximum charge current limit.

Shared Voltage Sense (SVS)

Shared Temperature Sense (STS)

Shared Current Sense (SCS)

DVCC features when using CAN-bus BMS battery

DVCC for systems with the ESS Assistant

VRM Portal

Troubleshooting data logging

Remote Console on VRM - Setup

Remote Console on VRM - Troubleshooting

Marine MFD integration by App

Raymarine MFD Integration

GX device configuration

Installation step-by-step

NMEA 2000

Navico MFD Integration

Garmin MFD Integration

Furuno MFD Integration

Wiring

Wiring instructions for connecting Furuno MFDs to GX devices.

Marine MFD integration by NMEA 2000

NMEA 2000 Configuration

Configuration of multiple tank level measurements via NMEA2000-out for Raymarine MFDs

Configuration of multiple tank level measurements via NMEA2000-out for Garmin MFDs

Configuration of multiple tank level measurements via NMEA2000-out for Navico MFDs

Configuration of multiple tank level measurements via NMEA2000-out for Furuno MFDs

NMEA 2000 Configuring Device Instances

NMEA2000-out technical details

NMEA 2000 Instances

NMEA 2000 Changing Instances

RV-C Support

RV-C Configuration

Garnet SeeLevel II 709-RVC & Victron GX device support

Wiring the Garnet SeeLevel II 709-RVC tank level sensor to a GX device

Wiring instructions for connecting Garnet SeeLevel sensors to GX devices.

GX - Generator auto start/stop

Settings menu

Conditions: User definable parameters that trigger an automatic generator start/stop

Relays triggered by Battery Current

Relays triggered by Battery Voltage

Relays triggered by AC load

Relays triggered by Inverter High temperature

Relays triggered by Inverter overload

Automatic periodic 'Test run'

Manual Start Feature

Quiet hours

Reset to factory defaults procedure

Troubleshooting

Error Codes

Understanding and resolving various error codes displayed by the GX device.

FAQ

Q6: I see incorrect current (amps) or power readings on my CCGX

Q15: What type of networking is used by the Color Control GX (TCP and UDP ports)?

Q16: What is the functionality behind the menu item Remote support (SSH) in the Ethernet menu?

Q18: What is the data usage of the Color Control GX?

Q23: Multi restarts all the time (after every 10sec)

Q24: What is Error #42?

Q25: My GX device reboots itself. What is causing this behavior?

Technical specifications

RV-C in

Instance Translation

RV-C Fault and Error Handling

RV-C Device Priority

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