Configurable Parameters - Victron energy Color Control GX Manual

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Do not enable remote support
Possibly set the Logging interval to a very low frequency. Note that state changes (charging → inverting, or bulk→float) and also alarms will cause extra messages to be sent
To find out how much traffic you need, in order to purchase the right plan, the best way is really to let the system run for a couple of days and monitor the internet RX and TX counters in your 3G or 4G router. Or even
better, some mobile companies will report the data used via a website. Besides the above three points, the amount of data used is also very dependent on the system:
More products connected will generate more data
A state change (from inverter to charger for example) will trigger a data transmission, so a system with very frequent state changes will also tend to generate more data. This is especially true in certain Hub-1 and
Hub-2 systems.
Note that CCGX versions prior to v1.18 would still check for software updates daily, even when auto-update was be switched off. This has been changed in v1.18: disabling auto-update also disables the check, saving a lot of
data.
We recommend to set the mobile plan up in such a way that there are no surprises. Make sure to put a cap on data usage, or use pre-paid plans.
One customer has come up with an even more advanced plan. They had to, since they are using global roaming SIM Cards that start at EUR 0,20 cents per megabyte, but in the more interesting countries to visit they go up to
several Euros per megabyte. His solution is using a VPN and he modified the IP routing table to route ALL traffic to and from the CCGX via his VPN. Using a firewall at the VPN server allows him to control traffic
according to time, connection type, place and destinations. Note that this is really out of scope for Victron to support you with. If you need this, look for a Linux and networking expert that can help you.
1.4.8 More information about setting up an internet connection and VRM
Setting up a VRM account (/live/vrm_portal:start)
Trouble shooting connectivity between the CCGX and the VRM Portal (/live/vrm_portal:troubleshooting_ccgx_vrm_connectivity)
VRM Portal alarms and monitoring (/live/vrm_portal:alarms)
VRM Portal - Frequently asked questions (/live/vrm_portal:faq)
1.5 Connecting a USB GPS
Use a GPS to track remote vehicles or boats and optionally get an alarm when they leave a designated area (geofencing). It is also possible to download a gps-tracks.kml file which can be opened with Navlink and Google
Earth for example.
Use an off-the-shelf USB-GPS, Victron does not sell them. Plug it into one of the two USB sockets. After a while, which can take up to a few minutes, the CCGX will automatically recognize the GPS. The location is
automatically sent to the VRM online portal, where it is used to show the position on the map.
The CCGX supports GPS modules that work with the NMEA0183 command-set, as almost all do. Both 4800 and 38400 baud. Tested for compatibility are:
Globalsat BU353-W SiRF STAR III 4800 baud
Globalsat ND100 SiRF STAR III 38400 baud
Globalsat BU353S4 SiRF STAR IV 4800 baud
Globalsat MR350 + BR305US SiRF STAR III 4800 baud
2 Configuration
2.1 Configurable parameters
After completing the installation and setting up the internet connection (when relevant), go through the menu from top to bottom to configure the CCGX:
Item
General
Remote support
Access level
Audible alarm
Demo mode
Update firmware
Auto update
Update to
Date & time
Date/Time local
Change time zone
Remote console
Enable password check
Disable password check
Enable on VRM
Enable on LAN (Local Area Network)
System setup
AC input 1
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Default Description
Off Enable this to allow Victron engineers to access your system in case there is a problem.
User and installer Set this to User only to prevent accidental and unwanted changes to the configuration.
On When there is an alarm on the CCGX or one of the connected products, the CCGX will beep, unless this setting is set to Off.
Off Enable to On for shows or exhibitions to simulate a VE.Bus system and some other products.
On We recommend to leave this enabled. A reason to disable it can be to completely eliminate the risk of a firmware update causing problems. For
example on a very remote and difficult to access installation. Another reason to disable it is to reduce internet traffic usage.
Latest release Leave this set to the default setting, 'Latest release', unless you want to participate in test versions. Note that we do not recommend setting
Color Controls which are installed in customer systems to anything other than 'Latest release'.
Automatic from internet Set time on CCGX without internet connection. Changing this setting on CCGX with a working internet connection will make no effect as it
will be re-synchronised from a time server
Select the correct time zone.
Enable and set password authentication to access to the remote console.
Disable password to access the remote console.
No Enable on VRM allows connection to the CCGX anywhere through the VRM portal. Trouble shooting Remote Console on VRM (/live
/vrm_portal:troubleshooting_ccgx_vrm_connectivity#trouble_shooting_remote_console_on_vrm)
No Enable direct connection to the CCGX typing it's IP address on a web browser. Enable it only on trusted networks.
Generator Select Generator or Grid. Soon we will also allow to set this to Shore power instead of grid.
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