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Venus GX (VGX) manual
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
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1. 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.
Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/
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CCGX Manual
should also be consulted
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Venus GX (VGX) manual

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  • Page 1 Venus GX (VGX) manual 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

    'Remote Console' feature. You can do this through VRM, using the built-in WiFi Access Point, or by using the local LAN/WiFi network. 2.1 Accessing 'Remote Console' via VRM Connect the Venus GX to the internet by plugging it into a working Ethernet network which as a DHCP https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ Printed on 2022-02-13 12:18...
  • Page 3 2.2 Accessing 'Remote Console' via the built-in WiFi Access Point Steps: Make sure you are no further than a few metres away from the Venus GX Go to the WiFi settings on your phone / tablet / laptop. After searching, it will show up in the list: Connect to WiFi using the 'WiFi key' which you will find printed on the side of the box …and also...

  • Page 4: Finding The Ip Address

    If you've accidentally disabled Remote Console on VRM, the only way to re-enable it is via Remote Console on LAN. And to do that you'll need to find the IP address of the Venus GX. There are several ways of finding it: IP Address on VRM On VRM, you'll find the IP address on the Device List page of the installation.
  • Page 5 5/11 Venus GX (VGX) manual 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. Open the 'Properties' window to see the IP address.
  • Page 6 3.1 LEDs Boot-up On the side of the Venus GX, there is an 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 7: Digital Inputs

    There is at the moment no functions to the button. 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 8 Last update: 2019-07-04 09:50 venus-gx:start https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-gx:start?rev=1562226653 Function States Bilge pump On/Off Bilge alarm Ok/Alarm Burglar alarm Ok/Alarm Smoke alarm Ok/Alarm Fire alarm Ok/Alarm CO2 alarm Ok/Alarm Generator Running/Stopped The function of each input can be configured in the GUI under Settings → I/O → Digital Inputs. Once the input is configured for its intended purpose, it will show up with other devices.

  • Page 9: Modbus Tcp

    The values/states of the digital inputs are available on ModbusTCP. For more details about this, please download a copy of the document “Modbus-TCP register list” from our website. 5. How does the Venus GX compare with the CCGX? products_running_venus_os Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/...

  • Page 10: Factory Reset

    6. Factory reset There is no factory reset option in the Venus GX. With regards to locking one-self out, the details: The built-in WiFi Access Point is by default enabled, it can be disabled. And its not possible to change the WiFi password.
  • Page 11 Link-local address. To connect to the link local address, connect a computer and the Venus GX together (with an ethernet cable); make sure there is no router or DHCP server in the same network. And wait for your computer to obtain a link local address: 169.254.x.x.

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