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Victron energy GX GSM Manual

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GX GSM manual
1. Introduction
The GX GSM is an accessory for GX-devices. It is a cellular modem; providing a mobile internet for the
system and connection to Victron Remote Management (VRM).
It requires a SIM card of the
cable.
See also the
GX GSM Product
Video explaining how to connect using LAN, WiFi, and the GX GSM:
Video
Antennas and accessories
GSM: A small indoor GSM antenna is included. As an option we also sell an outdoor GSM antenna:
Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/
Mini-SIM
format; and connects to the
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GX-device
GX GSM manual
with a (supplied) 1m USB

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  • Page 1 GX GSM manual GX GSM manual 1. Introduction The GX GSM is an accessory for GX-devices. It is a cellular modem; providing a mobile internet for the system and connection to Victron Remote Management (VRM). It requires a SIM card of the Mini-SIM format;...

  • Page 2: Installation

    SIM card tray sits slightly recessed inside the unit. Be sure to push it all the way in. Connect the GX GSM to the GX-device with the supplied USB cable. Use a USB hub if all USB sockets are already in use.
  • Page 3 2020-11-10 03:08 GX GSM manual When using a SIM card with its SIM-pin security disabled, the system will work without further configuration. Setting a SIM pin helps reducing the risk of the SIM card being stolen and used. Use a mobile phone to set the SIM pin, and there after configure it on the GX-device.
  • Page 4 Last update: 2019-10-03 20:54 venus-os:gx-gsm https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:gx-gsm?rev=1570128849 4. Status GSM modem status can be checked at a glance by looking at the status bar. Icon Details GSM modem is connected to network, but not to the internet (no data connection). Either on purpose, because an ethernet or WiFi connection is available.

  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    2020-11-10 03:08 GX GSM manual Also the position is sent to the Portal. 6. Trouble shooting Whilst usually working well, in case the modem does not connect to the internet it can one of many reasons. Carefully go through each step of this trouble shooting guide, starting at the first.
  • Page 6 There is no automatic detection in place which in such case switches over to the GX GSM. In more technical language: when the cellular data connection is active, it is configured with a high routing metric. This way, the Linux kernel prioritises Ethernet or Wifi when these are available.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    2020-11-10 03:08 GX GSM manual 8. Technical Data Outer dimensions (LxWxH) 106×42.5×22 mm (Drawing) Voltage range 8..70 VDC 2.5 W while 2G/3G data transfer Power draw <1.0 W in idle mode +0.4 W if GPS is enabled 500 mA @ 12 V...
  • Page 8 Part number GSM900200100 Mounting option Magnet Cable Type Rg-174 Cable Length 3.0 m Connector SMA Male Straight Frequency 1575.42 MHz Impedance 50 Ω From: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ - Victron Energy Permanent link: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:gx-gsm?rev=1570128849 Last update: 2019-10-03 20:54 https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ Printed on 2020-11-10 03:08...