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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
5. Configuration
5.1. Menu structure and configurable parameters
After completing the installation and setting up the internet connection (if required), go through the menu from top to bottom to
configure the Cerbo GX:
Item Default Description
General
Access level User and installer Set this to 'User' to prevent accidental and unwanted changes to
the configuration. Installer has additional privileges and once
changed from default requires a password. Password is available
from your dealer.
Remote support No No / Yes - Enable this to allow Victron engineers to access your
system in case there is a problem.
Reboot? Reboots the GX device
Audible alarm Yes When there is an alarm on the Cerbo GX or a connected product,
the Cerbo GX will beep - unless this setting is set to 'Off'.
Demo mode Disabled Demonstrates product and installation features to a client or at an
exhibition. This simulation mode will allow better understanding
without (yet) changing any settings. Note that this will add
simulated devices to a VRM installation. Demos for ESS, Boat
and Motorhome are available.
Firmware
Firmware Version x.xx Displays the currently installed firmware version
Online updates: Auto
update
Check only If this is Enabled, the GX device will check with the server to see
if there is a new version available. It is possible to set to disable,
or update automatically
Online updates: Update to Latest release Use the default setting unless you want to participate in test
versions. End-user systems should certainly be set to 'Latest
release'.
Install firmware from SD/USB Use this menu to install a new version from a microSD card or
USB stick. Insert the card or stick that holds the new
firmware .swu file.
Stored backup firmware With this feature you can go back to the previously installed
firmware version.
Date & time
Date/Time UTC Automatic from
internet
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Date/Time local Automatic from
internet
When connected to the internet, time will be automatically
synchronised regardless of this setting. Toggle this setting to
Manually input the time where no internet connection is present.
Change time zone Select the correct local time zone.
Remote Console - Read full feature description [18]
Disable password check Password authentication not required for remote console access.
Enable password check Choose password to allow remote console access.
Enable on VRM No No / Yes - Enabling on VRM will allow connection to the Cerbo
GX from anywhere via the VRM portal. Trouble shooting Remote
Console on VRM
Remote Console on VRM -
Status
- Displays the connection state of the VRM Remote Console
Feature, eg Online, Offline, Disabled.
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