Cerbo GX Installation
Table Of Contents
- Cerbo GX Manual
- Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Installation
- 2.1. Overview of connections
- 2.2. Power
- 2.3. Connecting Victron products
- 2.3.1. Multis/Quattros/Inverters (VE.Bus products)
- 2.3.2. Battery Monitor BMV-700 series; and MPPTs with a VE.Direct port
- 2.3.3. Skylla-i, Lynx Shunt VE.Can, Lynx Ion + Shunt and MPPTs with a VE.Can port
- 2.3.4. VE.Can and BMS-Can Interfaces
- 2.3.5. BMV-600 series
- 2.3.6. DC Link box
- 2.3.7. VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter
- 2.4. Connecting a PV Inverter
- 2.5. Connecting a USB GPS
- 2.6. Connecting a Fischer Panda Generator
- 2.7. Connecting Tank Level Sensors
- 2.8. Connecting third-party NMEA 2000 tank senders
- 2.9. Connecting Temperature Sensors
- 2.10. Connecting IMT Solar Irradiance, Temperature and Wind Speed Sensors
- 3. Internet connectivity
- 3.1. Ethernet LAN port
- 3.2. Wi-Fi
- 3.3. GX GSM
- 3.4. Mobile (cellular) network using a 3G or 4G router
- 3.5. USB tethering using a mobile phone
- 3.6. IP Configuration
- 3.7. Connecting both Ethernet and Wi-Fi (failover)
- 3.8. Minimize internet traffic
- 3.9. More information about setting up an internet connection and VRM
- 4. Accessing the GX device
- 5. Configuration
- 6. GX - How to update firmware
- 7. VE.Bus Inverter/charger monitoring
- 8. DVCC - Distributed Voltage and Current Control
- 9. VRM Portal
- 10. Marine MFD integration by App
- 11. Marine MFD integration by NMEA2000
- 12. Digital Inputs
- 13. GX - Generator auto start/stop
- 14. Error Codes
- 15. FAQ
- 15.1. Q1: I cannot switch my Multi/Quattro system on or off
- 15.2. Q2: Do I need a BMV to see proper battery state of charge?
- 15.3. Q3: I have no internet, where can I insert a sim-card?
- 15.4. Q4: Can I connect both a GX Device and a VGR2/VER to a Multi/Inverter/Quattro?
- 15.5. Q5: Can I connect multiple Cerbo GX to a Multi/Inverter/Quattro?
- 15.6. Q6: I see incorrect current (amps) or power readings on my Cerbo GX
- 15.7. Q7: There is a menu entry named "Multi" instead of the VE.Bus product name
- 15.8. Q8: There is a menu entry named "Multi", while there is no Inverter, Multi or Quattro connected
- 15.9. Q9: When I type the ip-address of the Cerbo GX into my browser, I see a web page mentioning Hiawatha?
- 15.10. Q10: I have multiple Solar chargers MPPT 150/70 running in parallel. From which one will I see the relay status in the Cerbo GX menu?
- 15.11. Q11: How long should an automatic update take?
- 15.12. Q12: I have a VGR with IO Extender, how can I replace this with a Cerbo GX?
- 15.13. Q13: Can I use Remote VEConfigure, as I was doing with the VGR2?
- 15.14. Q14: The Blue Power Panel could be powered through the VE.Net network, can I also do that with a Cerbo GX?
- 15.15. Q15: What type of networking is used by the Cerbo GX (TCP and UDP ports)?
- 15.16. Q16: What is the functionality behind the menu item Remote support (SSH), in the Ethernet menu?
- 15.17. Q17: I don’t see support for VE.Net products in the list, is that still coming?
- 15.18. Q18: What is the data usage of the Cerbo GX?
- 15.19. Q19: How many AC Current Sensors can I connect in one VE.Bus system?
- 15.20. Q20: Issues with Multi not starting when Cerbo GX is connected / Caution when powering the Cerbo GX from the AC-out terminal of a VE.Bus Inverter, Multi or Quattro
- 15.21. Q21: I love Linux, programming, Victron and the Cerbo GX. Can I do more?
- 15.22. Q22: How do I change the logo
- 15.23. Q23: Multi restarts all the time (after every 10sec)
- 15.24. Q24: What is Error #42?
- 15.25. GPL Note
- 16. More information
Item Default Description
Manage wireless networks and IP settings.
GSM modem - Read full feature description
Bluetooth
Enabled Yes
Pincode 000000
GPS - Read full feature description [6]
GPS information Status, Latitude, Longitude, Speed, Course, Altitude, Number of
satellites
Format Select the format in which to show the Latitude and Longitude.
Speed unit km/h Choose between km/h, meters per second, miles per hour, or
knots.
Device Connected, Connection, Product, Product ID, Firmware version,
Device instance
Generator start/stop
Configure generator autostart settings and conditions. Read full feature description
State Displays if the generator is running or not
Error Displays if there is error (eg generator is supposed to be running
but no AC input is detected)
Total run time Total time the generator has been running since reset.
Time to next test run If a periodic run is programmed, this counter will display in days,
and hours how long before that will occur.
Auto start functionality Enable or Disable the Autostart functions, this can be further
configured in the Generator -> Settings -> Conditions menu
Manual start Start generator, Run for hh:mm
Daily run time Submenu shows the history of time generator has been running
(minutes) each day for the previous 30 days.
Generator start/stop -> Settings
Generator start/stop -> Settings -> Conditions
On loss of communication Stop generator Stop, Start, Keep generator running
Do not run generator when
AC1 is in use
No This option is ideal for back-up systems where a Quattro has
mains/grid electricity connected to its AC-in 1 terminal, and a
Genset connected to its AC-in 2 terminal. With this option
enabled, the Genset will only start after a mains failure.
Battery SOC No Use Battery SOC value to start/stop - No / Yes
Start when SOC is lower than - %
Start value during quiet hours - % (to override programmed quiet
hours when absolutely necessary)
Stop when Battery SOC is higher than - %
Stop value during quiet hours - % (allows for less runtime during
quiet hours, once system is recovered)
Battery current
Battery voltage
AC output
No Use value to start/stop - No / Yess
Start when value is higher than - Amps / Voltage / Watts
Start value during quiet hours - Amps / Voltage / Watts (to
override programmed quiet hours when absolutely necessary)
Start after condition is reached for - seconds (to allow for
momentary spikes to pass without triggering start)
Stop when value is lower than - Amps / Voltage / Watts
Stop value during quiet hours - Amps / Voltage / Watts (allows for
less runtime during quiet hours, once system is recovered)
Stop after the condition is reached for - seconds (to allow for
momentary dips without stopping the running generator)
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