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2020-11-11 06:47
Venus GX (VGX) manual
1. Introduction
1.1 Description
In many ways the Venus GX (VGX) and the Color Control GX (CCGX) are the same device. They
share a lot of hardware, and they run on identical software - our 'Venus OS' - therefore firmware
numbering is the same; and new version releases always apply to both devices at the same time.
As many of the functions of the two devices are identical, the
if something is not specifically covered in this VGX manual.
This manual refers to the latest firmware version. A device connected to the internet will perform
new-version updates automatically. Check the latest firmware version
Venus GX/CCGX comparison table
See the
Victron GX product range
1.2 What's in the Box?
Venus GX (VGX)
VE.Can terminator (2 pcs).
Power cable with inline fuse and M8 terminal eyes for battery- or DC busbar-attachment.
Terminal Blocks for all the connectors on each side.
Label showing WiFi key and product details.
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CCGX Manual
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  • Page 1 1. Introduction 1.1 Description In many ways the Venus GX (VGX) and the Color Control GX (CCGX) are the same device. They share a lot of hardware, and they run on identical software - our 'Venus OS' - therefore firmware numbering is the same;...

  • Page 2: Overview Of Connections

    1.3 Overview of connections 2. Accessing the device Because the Venus GX has no visual display or buttons, you need either a smartphone, tablet or laptop to access it. This access is called Remote Console. There are three ways to access the Remote Console: Through the online VRM Portal, which requires internet, see chapter 2.1;...
  • Page 3 Step by step instructions: First, connect the Venus GX to the internet by plugging it into a working Ethernet network which has a DHCP server, as most networks do, and which is connected to the internet. The Venus GX will immediately connect to VRM.
  • Page 4 Last update: 2020-01-06 22:26 venus-gx:start https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-gx:start?rev=1578345998 Open VictronConnect, it will start scanning the WiFi network automatically. Once found, select the GX device from the list. Open the Remote Console Notes: If you cannot use VictronConnect, you can use a web browser and navigate to the IP address 172.24.24.1 For added security it is possible to disable the WiFi Access Point.
  • Page 5 This video shows how its done: Video 2.3.2 Alternative methods to find the IP Address In case VictronConnect can't be used, here are a few other methods to find the Venus GX, ie. its IP Address. IP Address on VRM On the VRM Portal, you'll find the IP address on the Device List page of the installation.
  • Page 6 Last update: 2020-01-06 22:26 venus-gx:start https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-gx:start?rev=1578345998 Network (on Microsoft Windows) In a local network, for example at home, you can also find the Venus GX in the Windows 'Network' overview: Double-clicking the icon will open up Remote Console on LAN.
  • Page 7 3.1 LEDs Boot-up On the side of the Venus GX, there is a LED. During power-up it it goes through these states: Stage 1: Both green and red illuminate briefly and faintly (it's hard to see the green) for approximately 1 second.

  • Page 8: Digital Inputs

    The same button is available on the Octo GX, button is marked SD_BOOT and available under the lid at the top. 4. Digital Inputs The Venus GX has five digital inputs. The channels are accessible via the RJ-12 socket on the side. This is available for self-wiring by the user/installer. 4.1. Wiring details The inputs are non-isolated.
  • Page 9 2020-11-11 06:47 9/12 Venus GX (VGX) manual RJ12 pinout Input pin1 input1 pin2 input2 pin3 input3 pin4 input4 pin5 pin6 input5 4.2. Configuration Each of the digital inputs can be configured as a pulse meter, or as one of a number of predefined sensors that can also be configured as alarms.
  • Page 10 Last update: 2020-01-06 22:26 venus-gx:start https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-gx:start?rev=1578345998 Once the input is configured for its intended purpose, it will show up with other devices. Other parameters related to that function can be configured by entering the device menu and selecting Setup. For pulse meters, you can configure the unit, the multiplier (the volume represented by each pulse) and reset the counter.

  • Page 11: Factory Reset

    2020-11-11 06:47 11/12 Venus GX (VGX) manual For other sensors and alarms, you can decide whether the input should be treated as an alarm condition, whether the labels should be inverted, and whether the logical levels should be inverted. To swap the labels attached to the alarm, set Inverted to on.
  • Page 12 Last update: 2020-01-06 22:26 venus-gx:start https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-gx:start?rev=1578345998 DISQUS View the discussion thread. From: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ - Victron Energy Permanent link: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-gx:start?rev=1578345998 Last update: 2020-01-06 22:26 https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ Printed on 2020-11-11 06:47...

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