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- Page 1 ENGLISH Color Control GX Manual Rev 21 05/2023 This manual is also available in HTML5.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Safety instructions ........................1 2. Introduction ........................... 2 2.1. What is the Color Control GX? ..................... 2 2.2. What's in the box? ......................2 3. Installation ..........................3 3.1. Color Control GX Overview of connections ................3 3.2. - Page 3 Color Control GX Manual 7.1.1. Alternative methods to find the IP address for Remote Console .......... 34 7.2. Accessing via VRM ......................35 7.3. The Remote Console menu ....................36 8. Configuration ........................37 8.1. Menu structure and configurable parameters ................37 8.2.
- Page 4 Color Control GX Manual 13.3.2. Compatibility ....................74 13.3.3. Wiring ......................74 13.3.4. GX device configuration ..................75 13.3.5. Configuring multiple battery measurements ..............75 13.3.6. Installation step-by-step ..................75 13.3.7. NMEA 2000 ....................76 13.3.8. Generic and supported PGNs ................76 13.3.9.
- Page 5 18.2.8. Q8: There is a menu entry named "Multi", while there is no Inverter, Multi or Quattro connected .. 110 18.2.9. Q9: When I type the IP address of the Color Control GX into my browser, I see a web page mentioning Hiawatha? ....................
- Page 6 Color Control GX Manual 20.1.8. RV-C Device Priority ..................124 20.2. Color Control GX Dimensions ..................125...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Color Control GX Manual 1. Safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed during installation, setup, operation and maintenance. • Please read this manual carefully before the product is installed and put into use •... -
Page 8: Introduction
Color Control GX Manual 2. Introduction 2.1. What is the Color Control GX? The Color Control GX is a member of the GX product family and is operated using control buttons directly on the built-in LCD display. GX products are Victron's state-of-the-art monitoring and control solution that run our Venus OS operating system. It sits at the heart of your energy installation. -
Page 9: Installation
Color Control GX Manual 3. Installation 3.1. Color Control GX Overview of connections Page 3 Installation... -
Page 10: Mounting Options And Accessories
Color Control GX Manual 3.2. Mounting options and accessories The following mounting options and accessories are available for purchase: • Combined wall mount enclosure for a BMV and Color Control GX • Wall mount enclosure for Color Control GX Page 4... -
Page 11: Powering The Color Control Gx
Color Control GX Manual 3.3. Powering the Color Control GX The device is powered by using the Power in V+ connector. It accepts 8 to 70V DC. The device will not power itself from any of the other connections (eg network). The supplied DC power cable includes an inline 3.15A slow blow fuse. - Page 12 Color Control GX Manual Page 6 Installation...
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Page 13: Relay Connections
Color Control GX Manual 3.4. Relay connections The Color Control GX has potential-free Normally Open (NO) relay functionality. The function of the relay can be set via the GX menu, Settings → Relay → Function. In addition to manual and... -
Page 14: Connecting Victron Products
This limitation does not apply to the next generation of VE.Bus inverter/chargers: when using a MultiPlus-II, Quattro-II or EasySolar-II, the Remote on/off terminal header *can* be used in combination with Color Control GX. Before connecting any VE.Bus product, be very careful not to confuse the GX device VE.Bus ports with the Ethernet or VE.Can/BMS-Can port! -
Page 15: Ac Load Monitoring
Color Control GX Manual Connecting multiple VE.Bus systems to a single CCGX Only one VE.Bus system can be connected to the VE.Bus ports on the back of the CCGX. The professional way to to monitor more systems is to add a second CCGX If you do require to connect more than one system to the same CCGX, use an MK3-USB. -
Page 16: Dc Load Monitor Mode
Generic load, Electric drive, Fridge, Water pump, Bilge pump, DC system, Inverter, Water heater Once connected to the Color Control GX, the type and the amps and power of the DC load is shown in the user interfaces and available on the VRM Portal. -
Page 17: Ve.can Devices
150/85 4.5. VE.Can Interfaces The Color Control GX has one VE.Can interface that is electrically isolated. VE.Can is intended to be used for Victron (and Victron compatible) VE.Can products, such as the VE.Can MPPTs, Skylla-IP65, Lynx Shunt VE.Can and Lynx Smart BMS. You can string these VE.Can 250 kbit/s devices together along this bus. It must be terminated at both ends with the included VE.Can terminators. -
Page 18: Dc Link Box
Color Control GX Manual 4.8. DC Link Box • Connect the DC Link Box with the supplied RJ12 cable. Then connect the BMV-700 to the CCGX. 4.9. VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter See the VE.Can resistive tank sender adapter product page for details about the adapter. -
Page 19: Connecting Supported Non-Victron Products
Color Control GX Manual 5. Connecting supported non-Victron products 5.1. Connecting a PV Inverter Measuring the output of a PV Inverter will provide the user with an overview of both actual power balance and the energy distribution. Note that these measurements are only used to display information. They are not needed nor used by the installation for its performance. -
Page 20: Connecting A Nmea 2000 Gps
Color Control GX Manual 5.3. Connecting a NMEA 2000 GPS Instead of a USB GPS, a NMEA 2000 GPS can be used for remote vehicle or boat tracking in the VRM portal. The third party NMEA 2000 GPS sender must meet the following requirements: •... - Page 21 Color Control GX Manual 1. The VE.Can to NMEA2000 cable. Which by either inserting or leaving out the fuse allows to either power the NMEA 2000 network with Victron equipment, or not. Take note of below warning. 2. The 3802 VE.Can Adapter by OSUKL.
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Page 22: Mopeka Pro Check Lpg And Water Bluetooth Sensors
Color Control GX Manual 5.6. Mopeka Pro Check LPG and Water Bluetooth Sensors Mopeka Pro Check-Water and Pro Check-Sensor LPG support has been added to VenusOS. These ultrasonic sensors use BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), a wireless technology that allows devices to be networked within a range of about 10 meters, while consuming significantly less power compared to ordinary Bluetooth technology. -
Page 23: Configuration
Color Control GX Manual 5.6.2. Configuration Go to the Device List menu. Scroll up or down and select the appropriate sensor. Press the right arrow key or space bar on that sensor to open up the sensor Setup menu. Scroll down to Setup and right arrow key or space bar again to open up the sensors Setup menu. -
Page 24: Tank Level Monitoring
Color Control GX Manual 5.6.3. Tank level monitoring Tank levels can be monitored at various locations within the GX environment: • Device List of the GX device • Sensor overview menu of the GX device • Graphical overview of the GX device •... -
Page 25: Wakespeed Ws500 Alternator Regulator Support
Color Control GX Manual 5.7. Wakespeed WS500 alternator regulator support 5.7.1. Introduction The WS500 is an external smart alternator regulator with CAN-bus and NMEA 2000 communication, which is especially applicable in Marine and RV applications. The Wakespeed WS500 is supported by Venus OS and offers the possibility to monitor the performance of your alternators via a GX device. -
Page 26: Wiring Example
Color Control GX Manual 5.7.4. Wiring Example The example below shows an overview of the recommended wiring based on an installation with a Lynx Smart BMS, Lynx Distributors and a Cerbo GX. The correct placement of the alternator shunt (not to be confused with the shunt of the BMV or SmartShunt) is important here for the correct connection of the current sense wire. -
Page 27: Gx Device User Interface For Ws500
Color Control GX Manual 5.7.5. GX device user interface for WS500 Once the WS500 is connected to the GX device, the Device list contains an entry for the regulator. The WS500 menu then provides the following information and data: • Output: voltage, current and power as reported from the alternator regulator •... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting & Faq
Color Control GX Manual 5.7.7. Troubleshooting & FAQ For further assistance and troubleshooting please contact Wakespeed support directly. Error code #91 and #92 Venus OS will report all errors that can be generated by the WS500 as defined within the Wakespeed Communications and Configuration guide. -
Page 29: Wireless Bluetooth Ruuvi Temperature Sensors
Color Control GX Manual 5.8. Wireless Bluetooth Ruuvi temperature sensors The Ruuvi sensor features temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure streamed wirelessly to the GX device via Bluetooth. To connect the Ruuvi sensors to the GX device via Bluetooth, the GX device needs Bluetooth functionality. Some GX products... - Page 30 Color Control GX Manual If you have multiple sensors, you may wish to physically write this device ID on the sensor case itself to help keep track. The sensor should now be visible in the main menu - by default it is labelled 'Generic temperature sensor (##)' It is possible inside the temperature sensor menu to adjust the type, and also to set a custom name.
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Page 31: Connecting Imt Solar Irradiance, Temperature And Wind Speed Sensors
Color Control GX Manual 5.9. Connecting IMT Solar Irradiance, Temperature and Wind Speed Sensors Ingenieurbüro Mencke & Tegtmeyer GmbH (IMT) offer a range of digital silicon irradiance sensor models within the Si-RS485 series that are all compatible with a Victron GX device. - Page 32 Color Control GX Manual Si-Sensor Victron RS485 to USB interface Signal Black Power Neg/Gnd - 0VDC (not used) Brown Terminator 1 - 120R (not used) Green Terminator 2 - 120R (not used) Installation Notes The maximum DC power supply voltage permitted for the IMT Si-RS485 series solar irradiance sensor range is 28.0VDC -...
- Page 33 Color Control GX Manual Within the ‘IMT Si-RS485 Series Solar Irradiance Sensor’ menu all available parameters will be automatically displayed (dependent on the sensors connected) and update in real time. Within the ‘Settings’ sub-menu it is possible to manually enable and disable any optional/additional external sensors that are connected to the IMT Si-RS485 Series irradiance sensor.
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Page 34: Data Visualisation - Vrm
Color Control GX Manual 5.9.1. Data Visualisation - VRM To review logged historical data on the VRM portal, expand the ‘Meteorological Sensor’ widget list and select the ‘Meteorological Sensor’ widget. Data from all available sensor types will be automatically displayed in the graph. Individual sensors/parameters can also be disabled/enabled by clicking on the sensor name/legend. -
Page 35: Internet Connectivity
Color Control GX Manual 6. Internet connectivity Connect the Color Control GX to the internet to get all the advantages of the Portal. The CCGX sends data from all connected products to the VRM portal - from where you can monitor energy usage, view the current status of connected products,... -
Page 36: Wifi
WEP, WPA and WPA2 secured networks. There are several supported USB WiFi dongles. Two of them are also available from stock at Victron Energy: • Partno. BPP900100200 - CCGX WiFi module simple (Nano USB), small, low cost. -
Page 37: Usb Tethering Using A Mobile Phone
Color Control GX Manual 6.5. USB tethering using a mobile phone This is a useful facility when it works - but don't rely on it because it has not proved very dependable. Consult the internet for instructions about tethering for your phone and its particular operating system. We have heard of it working on: •... -
Page 38: More Information About Setting Up An Internet Connection And Vrm
Color Control GX Manual 6.9. More information about setting up an internet connection and VRM • Setting up a VRM account • VRM Portal alarms and monitoring • VRM Portal - Frequently asked questions Page 32 Internet connectivity... -
Page 39: Accessing The Gx Device
Color Control GX Manual 7. Accessing the GX device It is possible to access the GX device via a smartphone, tablet or computer. This access is called Remote Console. The Remote Console is the central element for making or changing settings on the GX device. -
Page 40: Accessing The Remote Console Via Local Lan/Wifi Network
This video shows how it is done. 7.1.1. Alternative methods to find the IP address for Remote Console In case VictronConnect can't be used, here are a few other methods to find the Color Control GX, ie. its IP address. Link Local Address - Venus.local When the Remote Console on LAN setting is enabled, a direct connection (via network cable without a router or DHCP server) is possible. -
Page 41: Accessing Via Vrm
Color Control GX Manual In a local network, for example at home, you can also find the Color Control GX in the Windows 'Network' overview (this uses Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) broadcast technology): Double-clicking the icon will open up Remote Console on LAN. -
Page 42: The Remote Console Menu
Color Control GX Manual More technical information in the related troubleshooting chapter: Remote Console on VRM - Troubleshooting [71]. 7.3. The Remote Console menu The Remote Console menu (Settings → Remote Console) contains options for controlling access to the Remote Console via LAN/WiFi and VRM and shows the online status of the Remote Console on VRM. -
Page 43: Configuration
Color Control GX Manual 8. Configuration 8.1. 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 CCGX: Item Default Description General... - Page 44 Color Control GX Manual Item Default Description Enable password check Choose password to allow Remote Console access. Enable on VRM No / Yes - Enabling on VRM will allow connection to the CCGX from anywhere via the VRM portal. See also...
- Page 45 Color Control GX Manual Item Default Description STS - Shared temperature Disabled The GX device will send the measured battery temperature to the sense inverter/charger system as well as all connected solar chargers. Temperature sensor Automatic Select the temperature sensor to use for shared temperature sense measurement.
- Page 46 Color Control GX Manual Item Default Description ESS - An Energy Storage System (ESS) is a specific type of power system that integrates a power grid connection with a Victron Inverter/Charger, GX device and battery system. Read full feature description.
- Page 47 Color Control GX Manual Item Default Description IP address Netmask Gateway DNS server Link-local IP address WiFi - Read full feature description [30] Create access point Enabled Disables the internal WiFi access point Wi-Fi networks Displays a list of available WiFi networks and/or the network to...
- Page 48 The total time the generator has been running since the counter (hours) was reset. Tank pump - Configure automatic starting and stopping of pump based on tank level(sender) information. Pump auto start/ stop with Color Control GX Pump state Displays if the pump is running or not Mode Auto Options are Auto, On and Off.
- Page 49 Color Control GX Manual Item Default Description Start level The trigger point of the tank level to start the tank pump (close the relay). Stop level The trigger point of the tank level to stop the tank pump (open the relay).
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Page 50: Battery State Of Charge (Soc)
Color Control GX Manual 8.2. Battery state of charge (SoC) 8.2.1. Which device should I use for SoC calculation? There are three products types that calculate state of charge (SoC). The CCGX itself does not calculate SoC, it only retrieves it from the connected devices. -
Page 51: Notes On Soc
Color Control GX Manual • House loads in Marine or Vehicle system. • PWM solar chargers • AC chargers, such as Skylla-is, Phoenix Smart IP43 chargers, non Victron chargers, etc. • Alternators • DC-DC chargers • Wind turbines • Hydro turbines In case a battery with built-in monitor is used, such as explained in (3), then that is the dedicated battery monitor. -
Page 52: Details On Ve.bus Soc
Color Control GX Manual The 'Automatic' function uses the following logic: 1. When available, it will use a dedicated battery monitor, such as the BMV, SmartShunt, Lynx Smart BMS or a Lynx Shunt VE.Can, or a battery with built-in battery monitor. -
Page 53: Customise The Logo On The Boat & Motorhome Page
Color Control GX Manual 5. BMS control: • It indicates that the BMS is controlling the charge voltage setpoint (and not using the value set for absorption and float in the Multi/Quattro or solar charger). 8.3. Customise the logo on the Boat & Motorhome page It is possible to use a custom logo on the Boat &... -
Page 54: Temperature Relay Configuration
Color Control GX Manual 8.4. Temperature relay configuration It is possible to configure the built in Relay 1, and Relay 2 (if applicable), to activate and deactivate based on temperature. Connecting Temperature Sensors section for compatibility and connection instructions. Confirm the temperature sensors are correctly connected and reporting temperature in the Device List. - Page 55 Color Control GX Manual If that is insufficient to maintain the battery temperature above 5 degrees, you may wish to connect a second heat pad contactor to Relay 2 as well. Move down menu to Condition 2 Assign the relay control to Relay 2...
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Page 56: Firmware Updates
Color Control GX Manual 9. Firmware updates 9.1. Changelog The changelog is available on Victron Professional in the Firmware → Venus OS directory. To access Victron Professional, you need to sign up (free). 9.2. Updating from version 1.x to 2 Running firmware version v1.74 or earlier? An upgrade is needed. -
Page 57: Microsd-Card Or Usb-Stick
Color Control GX Manual 9.3.2. MicroSD-card or USB-stick Updating with a microSD-card or USB-stick is called 'Offline updating'. Use it when updating a device that is not connected to the internet. Download the latest swu file: Note that the same files and the changelog is available on Victron Professional. -
Page 58: Stored Firmware Backup Feature
Color Control GX Manual 9.4.1. Stored firmware backup feature This option allows you to switch between the current and the previous firmware version. No internet or SD-card needed. Go to Settings → Firmware → Stored backup firmware. The following screen shows the firmware version currently running and the firmware version that can be booted. -
Page 59: Install A Specific Firmware Version From Sd/Usb
Old Venus OS firmware versions are available for download here: https://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/venus/release/ images/ For Color Control GX use the ccgx folder. Download the .swu file of the version required. Store the .swu file in the root folder of a USB-stick or MicroSD-card. -
Page 60: Ve.bus Inverter/Charger Monitoring
This chapter explains the implications of enabling or disabling user control of the input current-limiter setting, as seen in the above menu (Device List → [your inverter/charger]. The limit as set by the user in the Color Control GX will be applied to all inputs where the 'Overruled by remote' setting in VEConfigure is enabled: Using the example of a boat with two AC inputs and a Quattro where: 1. -
Page 61: Phase Rotation Warning
Color Control GX Manual 10.2. Phase rotation warning The AC supply, either Generator or Grid, to a three phase inverter/charger system needs to be in the correct rotation, also known as sequence. If not, then the inverter/chargers will not accept the AC supply and remain in Inverter mode. -
Page 62: Grid Failure Monitoring
• Equalisation: Starts equalisation. See Multi or Quattro documentation for details. • Redetect VE.Bus system: Clears the cache on the Color Control GX that has certain data of the VE.Bus system stored to keep the boot time as short as possible. Use this feature if, for example, a VE.Bus BMS used to be part of a system and is no longer used or replaced by a Lynx Smart BMS. -
Page 63: Alarm Status Monitoring
When using a VE.Bus system, it is possible to configure the severity of problems on the VE.Bus system that should cause a notification to show up on the Color Control GX (and make it beep). To change the VE.Bus alarm & warning notifications, proceed as follows: On the Remote Console, go to Device List →... -
Page 64: Dvcc - Distributed Voltage And Current Control
Color Control GX Manual 11. DVCC - Distributed Voltage and Current Control 11.1. Introduction and features Enabling DVCC changes a GX device from a passive monitor into an active controller. The available features and effects of enabling DVCC depend on the type of battery used. The effect also depends on the installed Victron components and their configuration. -
Page 65: Dvcc Requirements
• For Gel, AGM, OPzS and other lead-acid batteries, DVCC can be used without any problem. The same is true for Victron Energy Lithium Battery Smart with the VE.Bus BMS, the Lynx Ion + Shunt BMS or the Lynx Ion BMS. DVCC is forced-enabled for the Lynx Smart BMS. -
Page 66: Dvcc Effects On The Charge Algorithm
Color Control GX Manual 11.3. DVCC effects on the charge algorithm In standalone mode, our inverter/chargers and MPPT solar chargers use their own internal charging algorithm. This means that they determine how long to remain in Absorption, when to switch to Float, when to switch back to Bulk, or Storage. And in those various phases they use the configured parameters in VictronConnect and VEConfigure. -
Page 67: Dvcc Features For All Systems
Color Control GX Manual 11.4. DVCC features for all systems These features apply to all types of systems when DVCC is enabled; with or without ESS Assistant, with lead-acid or other normal batteries as well as when an intelligent CAN-bus BMS connected battery is installed: 11.4.1. -
Page 68: Shared Voltage Sense (Svs)
Color Control GX Manual This is what Limit managed battery charge voltage is designed for. Enabling this makes it possible to lower the maximum charge voltage until cells have balanced. Do not use it for any other purpose as it may have unwanted side effects, for example, balancing can fail or not start at all if the charge voltage is set too low, causing the battery cells to become severely imbalanced over time. -
Page 69: Shared Current Sense (Scs)
Color Control GX Manual 11.4.5. Shared Current Sense (SCS) This feature forwards the battery current, as measured by a battery monitor connected to the GX device, to all connected solar chargers. The solar chargers can be configured to use the battery current for its tail current mechanism that ends absorption when the current is below the configured threshold. -
Page 70: Dvcc Features When Using Can-Bus Bms Battery
Color Control GX Manual 11.5. DVCC features when using CAN-bus BMS battery This chapter applies to all systems where an intelligent battery BMS is installed and connected via CAN-bus. Note that this does not include the Victron VE.Bus BMS. Such intelligent BMS sends the following parameters to the GX device: 1. -
Page 71: Dvcc For Systems With The Ess Assistant
Color Control GX Manual 11.6. DVCC for systems with the ESS Assistant • The ESS Keep batteries charged mode will only work properly with DVCC enabled. • A fixed solar offset of 0.4V (value for 48V system, divide by 4 for 12V) is applied when ESS-mode is set to Optimised in combination with the Feed-in excess solar charger power-setting enabled, or when ESS-mode is set to Keep batteries charged. -
Page 72: Vrm Portal
Color Control GX Manual 12. VRM Portal 12.1. VRM Portal introduction When connected to the internet, a GX device can be used in combination with the Victron Remote Management (VRM) portal, which enables: • Easy remote access to all statistics and systems status online •... - Page 73 Color Control GX Manual The GX device has a buffer to store a couple of days worth of logs internally. To extend this period, insert a microSD card or USB stick. You can see the internal storage status in the settings.
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Page 74: Troubleshooting Data Logging
Note that the CCGX does not support a proxy setup. For more details on the required networking, see the FAQ Q15: What type of networking is used by the Color Control GX (TCP and UDP ports)? [111]. Step 1: Update the GX device to the latest available firmware •... - Page 75 Color Control GX Manual WiFi • When using WiFi and the menu shows 'No WiFi adapter connected', check the USB connection to the WiFi dongle. Try to remove the dongle and insert it again. • When using WiFi and the State shows 'Failure', it might be that the WiFi password is incorrect. Press 'Forget network' and try to connect again with the correct password.
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Page 76: Analysing Data Offline, Without Vrm
Color Control GX Manual • Error #154 DNS Failure: Make sure that a valid DNS server is configured in the Ethernet or WiFi menu. Typically this is assigned automatically by a DHCP server in a network. • Error #155 Routing error: VRM is unreachable. This error occurs if an ICMP error is received indicating that no route exists to the VRM server. -
Page 77: Remote Console On Vrm - Setup
Color Control GX Manual Open VictronConnect and use the Venus Log Converter feature to convert them to Excel sheets. Note that the Venus Log Converter is not available in the iOS and Android version of VictronConnect. See Importing and converting a GX Product Family database File for more details in the VictronConnect manual. - Page 78 Color Control GX Manual When Remote Console on VRM is enabled, the GX device will open and maintain a connection to any of the servers pointed to by supporthosts.victronenergy.com. Which currently resolves to multiple IP addresses (84.22.108.49, 84.22.107.120, 3.25.10.245, 13.244.154.199 or 35.165.124.40, depending on where you are), and likely more in the future. The technology used is SSH, and it will try to connect using port 22, 80 and 443, only one of them needs to work.
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Page 79: Marine Mfd Integration By App
Color Control GX Manual 13. Marine MFD integration by App 13.1. Introduction & requirements A Glass Bridge is a MFD (Multi-Function Display) that integrates a boat’s systems and navigation status into a large screen or screens at the helm of the vessel, so doing away with multiple gauges, brackets and wiring complications. -
Page 80: Compatible Mfds And Instructions
Raymarine MFDs need at least LightHouse v3.11 for compatibility, which was released in November 2019. From Victron side, all GX devices (Cerbo GX, Color Control GX, Venus GX, and so forth) can be used and are compatible. For details on detailed product compatibility with regarding to inverter/chargers and other components, see the main... -
Page 81: Gx Device Configuration
Color Control GX Manual As of Raymarine LightHouse v3.15, there is an option to toggle DHCP. Disabling this option does not mean that the Axiom MFD will work with third party network routers. See this post on Victron Community for more information. -
Page 82: Nmea 2000
Color Control GX Manual And...you're done. All information can now be viewed on one screen, which is: DC loads, Battery information, Shore power connection, Solar production, AC loads, Inverter and Generator control and the option to open the Remote Console This video shows the exact steps: After connecting the Ethernet cable the GX device, it receives an IP number from the Axiom DHCP. -
Page 83: Lighthouse 4.1.75 And Newer
Color Control GX Manual Typically this concerns the Battery instance, used in the Battery Status and DC Detailed PGNs. See here for how to do that: Changing NMEA 2000 Instances, section Data instances. This requires an Actisense NGT-1 NMEA 2000 to PC (USB) Interface. -
Page 84: Wiring
Color Control GX Manual • B&G ZC2 13.4.3. Wiring The Navico device needs to be connected to the GX device using Ethernet. Its not possible to connect over WiFi. For the Ethernet connection, a Navico adapter is required as the Navico MFDs feature a round water proof connector on the back. The adapters can be purchased from Navico: •... -
Page 85: Installation Step-By-Step
Connect the other end of the UTP cable to the Ethernet port of the GX device Go to Apps on the MFD and then select the Victron Energy logo, which will appear after a few seconds And...you're done. All information can now be viewed on one screen, which is:... -
Page 86: Troubleshooting
ActiveCaptain is also supported. The screenshot below shows ActiveCaptain with the Victron App. From Victron side, all GX devices (Cerbo GX, Color Control GX, Venus GX, and so forth) can be used and are compatible. For details on detailed product compatibility with regarding to inverter/chargers and other components, see the main... -
Page 87: Gx Device Configuration
The Garmin MFDs run a DHCP server; and the GX device are by default configured to use DHCP. After plugging in the cable, the Victron Energy icon will show up after 10 to 30 seconds. To connect the GX device to the internet and the... -
Page 88: Installation Step-By-Step
Connect the other end of the UTP cable to the Ethernet port of the GX device Go to Apps on the MFD and then select the Victron Energy logo, which will appear after a few seconds And...you're done. All information can now be viewed on one screen, which is:... -
Page 89: Furuno Mfd Integration
Also note that the Navnet TZtouch2 TZTL models are not supported. From Victron side, all GX devices (Cerbo GX, Color Control GX, Venus GX, and so forth) can be used and are compatible. For details on detailed product compatibility with regarding to inverter/chargers and other components, see the main... -
Page 90: Configuring Multiple Battery Measurements
Color Control GX Manual It is not possible to use a GX GSM or a GX LTE 4G. GX device configuration On the Victron GX device, go to Settings → Services, and there enable both MQTT on LAN (SSL) and MQTT on LAN (Plaintext). -
Page 91: Generic And Supported
Color Control GX Manual To view NMEA 2000 devices on the MFD, go to Settings > Initial Setup > Data Aquisition > Sensor List. Here you can view basic information and change Device instances and custom names. 13.6.7. Generic and supported PGNs... -
Page 92: Marine Mfd Integration By Nmea 2000
14.1. NMEA 2000 Introduction Victron Energy GX devices feature an NMEA 2000-out function: when enabled, the GX device acts as a bridge: it makes all Battery monitors, Inverter/chargers and other products connected to the GX device available on the NMEA 2000 network. - Page 93 Color Control GX Manual • The function, “153 Inverter”, represents the AC-output • The function “154 AC Input” monitor represents the AC-input Charger status messages will be sent by the Inverter function. Both functions have their own network address. Since both functions transmit the same PGNs, for example an AC Status PGN containing voltage, current and more information, NMEA 2000 data consumers like generic displays will need to be able to make a distinction based on the network address.
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Page 94: Nmea 2000 Configuration
Color Control GX Manual 14.3. NMEA 2000 Configuration Setting Default Description CAN-bus Profile VE.Can Defines the type & baudrate of the CAN-bus network. To use in combination with NMEA 2000, make sure to choose one of the profiles that include VE.Can and is at 250kbit/s... -
Page 95: Configuration Of Multiple Tank Level Measurements Via Nmea2000-Out For Garmin Mfds
Color Control GX Manual Connect the tank sensors to your GX device. Make sure the tank sensors are set to a fluid type supported by your MFD. This is done in the setup menu of the tank sensor in the Remote Console - Device List → [your_tank_sensor] → Setup →... -
Page 96: Configuration Of Multiple Tank Level Measurements Via Nmea2000-Out For Navico Mfds
Color Control GX Manual 2. All tank senders as mentioned in the chapter Connecting Victron products [8] Connecting supported non-Victron products [13] are supported. Configuration step-by-step Before proceeding with the following steps, you must connect the GX device to the NMEA 2000 network to which the MFD is connected. - Page 97 Color Control GX Manual 1. Currently, a compatible Simrad MFD can only display Fuel (default), Water, Waste Water aka Grey Water, Live Well, Oil and Black Water fluid types. The other fluid types such as LNG, LPG and Diesel are not displayed. This is a Simrad limitation, which may change with a future firmware updates of your MFD.
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Page 98: Configuration Of Multiple Tank Level Measurements Via Nmea2000-Out For Furuno Mfds
Color Control GX Manual 14.7. Configuration of multiple tank level measurements via NMEA2000-out for Furuno MFDs Modern Furuno MFDs such as the NavNet TZtouch3 series are capable of displaying different types of tank levels. The following restrictions apply: 1. Currently, the NavNet TZtouch3 series can only display Fuel (default), Fresh Water and Black Water with up to 6 tanks for each of the three fluid types. -
Page 99: Nmea2000-Out Technical Details
Color Control GX Manual Press Enter to edit the specific Device Instance or press the spacebar/right cursor key to go one step deeper in the menu structure to a page showing all the generic data available for that device: 14.9. NMEA2000-out technical details 14.9.1. -
Page 100: Nmea 2000 Instances
Color Control GX Manual 14.9.4. NMEA 2000 Instances NMEA 2000 defines three different instances: 1. Data instance 2. Device instance 3. System instance For all battery monitors and other devices that the GX device makes available on the CAN-bus, each of the above types of instances is available, and can be individually configured. -
Page 101: Nmea 2000 Changing Instances
Color Control GX Manual Here is how they all relate: the ECU Instance and Function Instance terminology originates from the SAE J1939 and ISO 11783-5 specification. And they do not exist in the NMEA 2000 definition. However, they all do define the same fields in the same CAN-bus messages which NMEA 2000 defines as Device instance. -
Page 102: Rv-C Support
Depending on the system, this currently also limits the selection of a suitable GX device: • Color Control GX (CCGX), MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX: has only one VE.Can port, thus it can be configured for either VE.Can or RV-C, not both. And because of this you can’t for example make a system with a Lynx Smart BMS (which need to be connected on a VE.Can port) and have it connected to RV-C at the same time. -
Page 103: Rv-C Configuration
Color Control GX Manual Victron product Remarks VE.Bus Inverter/Charger The inverter and charger part can be controlled separately (on/off) from RV-C. Also shore input current limit can be set. Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 120-240V Can be activated/deactivated (on/off) via RV-C. Also shore input current limit can be set. -
Page 104: Configuration Of Rv-C Out Devices
Color Control GX Manual 15.4.1. Configuration of RV-C out devices RV-C out devices can be configured from the Devices submenu in the VE.Can port menu. The Devices submenu contains all devices of the RV-C network including RV-C out devices. The latter are identified by their [VRM# instance], which can be used to identify the "real"... -
Page 105: Garnet Seelevel Ii 709-Rvc & Victron Gx Device Support
Color Control GX Manual 15.5. Garnet SeeLevel II 709-RVC & Victron GX device support With RV-C support in Venus OS it is also possible to use the Garnet SeeLevel 709-RVC and display its data on the GX device and VRM. All 709-RVC models and the SeeLevel Soul are compatible with the GX. -
Page 106: Gx - Generator Auto Start/Stop
16.2. Wiring Firstly, wire the relay to a genset. The relay is located on the back of the CCGX - marked Relay. If using a Color Control GX, two relays will be seen at the bottom of the unit - only Relay 1 can be used for the generator automatic start/stop functionality. -
Page 107: General Start/Stop Menu
Color Control GX Manual 16.4. General start/stop menu Go to Settings → Generator start/stop: • Generator state: Current status of the generator. • Error: Error description. • Runtime: Generator run-time since last start. • Total run time: Accumulated running time since the first start. -
Page 108: Conditions: User Definable Parameters That Trigger An Automatic Generator Start/Stop
Color Control GX Manual 16.6. Conditions: User definable parameters that trigger an automatic generator start/stop To get to Conditions from the main menu go to: Settings → Generator start/stop → Settings → Conditions On loss of communication: If ever there is a communication breakdown between the CCGX and the VE. Bus inverter/charger;... -
Page 109: Relays Triggered By Battery Current
Color Control GX Manual • Start value during quiet hours: During Quite hours it may be desirable to delay an autostart until it really can't be avoided. If Quiet hours has been defined, set a lower, more critical autostart level. -
Page 110: Relays Triggered By Inverter High Temperature
Color Control GX Manual 16.6.6. Relays triggered by Inverter High temperature • Start on high temperature warning: Toggle this feature on or off. • Start when warning is active for: Set a delay to avoid temperature rises which are temporary, caused by brief high AC demands. -
Page 111: Quiet Hours
Color Control GX Manual 2. Using the GX 'Home page' Generator graphic: Press the top-left button on the CCGX, or Color Control GX Remote Console and engage the Generator page. Then press the center button. You must first choose how you wish to stop the generator - manually, or by entering a run-time. -
Page 112: Troubleshooting
Color Control GX Manual 16.7. Troubleshooting Fischer Panda: Generator does not start and "Remote switch control disabled" error is shown Enable the “AutoStart” function in the Fischer Panda control panel. Fischer Panda: Auto start/stop function has stopped working after an error Make sure that the issue is solved, then clear the error, and the auto start/stop function will work again. -
Page 113: Reset To Factory Defaults Procedure
Color Control GX Manual 17. Reset to factory defaults procedure A GX device factory reset is performed by inserting a USB stick or SD card with the specific reset file on it. Factory reset requires Venus firmware version 2.12 or higher. It does not require any buttons or a screen to perform. -
Page 114: Troubleshooting
Color Control GX Manual 18. Troubleshooting 18.1. Error Codes Different origins of errors On your GX device, some error codes shown will be from the GX device itself, in that case see below list. As the system control panel, it also shows error codes from the connected devices such as: •... -
Page 115: Faq
To solve the problem, first find out how the system is connected, and then follow the right step by step instruction below. There are two ways to connect a Multi/Quattro system to a Color Control GX. In most systems they will be connected directly to the VE.Bus port on the back of the CCGX. -
Page 116: Q6: I See Incorrect Current (Amps) Or Power Readings On My Ccgx
Color Control GX Manual 18.2.6. Q6: I see incorrect current (amps) or power readings on my CCGX Examples are: • I know that a load is drawing 40W from the Multi, but the CCGX shows 10W or even 0W. • I see that the Multi is supplying a load with 2000W, while in inverter mode, but from the battery only 1850W is being taken. Is... -
Page 117: Q9: When I Type The Ip Address Of The Color Control Gx Into My Browser, I See A Web Page Mentioning Hiawatha
Our plan is to at least run a website where you can change settings and see the current status. If all works out as we would like to, there might come be a fully functional version of the online VRM Portal running locally on the Color Control GX. This allows people without an internet connection, or an intermittent internet connection to have the same features and functionality. -
Page 118: Q16: What Is The Functionality Behind The Menu Item Remote Support (Ssh) In The Ethernet Menu
Ethernet menu? When enabled, the Color Control GX will open a SSH connection to our secure server, with a reverse tunnel back to the Color Control GX. Through this tunnel, Victron engineers can login to your Color Control GX and perform remote support. This works when the Color Control GX is installed on an internet connection. -
Page 119: Q21: I Love Linux, Programming, Victron And The Ccgx. Can I Do More
Python and QML, and therefore available on your Color Control GX and easy to change. Root password and more information is available here. 18.2.22. Q22: How do I change the logo Typic the following address into the web browser of a device connected to the same network. -
Page 120: Gpl Note
Color Control GX Manual automatically reboot. This process is repeated until communication with the VRM portal is restored. See also chapter Datalogging to VRM [66] - Network watchdog: auto-reboot. Check the network connection between your GX device and the router. See Troubleshooting data logging [68]. -
Page 121: Technical Specifications
Ethernet 10/100/1000MB RJ45 socket – isolated except shield 3rd party interfacing Modbus-TCP Use Modbus-TCP to monitor and control all products connected to the Color Control GX JSON Use the VRM JSON API to retrieve data from the VRM Portal Other... -
Page 122: Appendix
Color Control GX Manual 20. Appendix 20.1. RV-C 20.1.1. Supported DGNs This chapter describes which data of the supported devices are available and the corresponding DGNs (Data Group Numbers). RV-C defines several messages. A detailed specification of the protocol and message definition is publicly available on C.com. - Page 123 Color Control GX Manual VE.Bus Inverter/charger Devices Only VE.Bus MultiPlus/Quattro. Phoenix Inverter VE.Bus is also exported by this service, but then with number of AC inputs set to 0. The DSA is set to 66 (Inverter #1). Instances • Inverter: default instance 1, configurable from 1…13 •...
- Page 124 Color Control GX Manual Victron defines the following options to control a combined inverter/charger: State Remarks Both, inverter and charger are switched off Inverter only Only the inverter is switched on Charger only Only the charger is switched on Both, inverter and charger are switched on...
- Page 125 Color Control GX Manual AC charger Devices Skylla-I, Skylla-IP44/IP65, Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger. The DSA is set to 74 (Converter #1). Instances • Charger: default instance 2, configurable from 1…13 • Line: default instance 0 (L1), configurable from 0…1 • DC source #1: default instance 1, configurable from 1…250 •...
- Page 126 Color Control GX Manual DGN# Value DC_SOURCE_STATUS_1 0x1FFFD DC voltage Fixed priority of 90 (charger + 10) Page 120 Appendix...
- Page 127 Color Control GX Manual Battery/BMS Devices BMV, SmartShunt, Lynx Shunt, Lynx Ion, Lynx Smart BMS, BMS-Can batteries. The DSA is set to 69 (Battery State of Charge Monitor). Instances • Main: default instance 1, configurable 1…250; default priority 119, configurable 0…120 •...
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Page 128: Dgn 60928 Unique Identity Numbers
Color Control GX Manual 20.1.3. DGN 60928 Unique Identity Numbers The GX device will assign an individual Unique Identity Number to each virtual device. Change it only when using multiple GX devices in one RV-C network. The Unique Identity Number is used for the GX internal CAN-bus device "database" to compare devices during address determination. -
Page 129: Instance Translation
Color Control GX Manual 20.1.6. Instance Translation RV-C utilises Instances in several ways: • DC Source Instance • AC Line • Device Instance (context dependent) Each usage of the Instance has a specific meaning, and a given device may at times utilise one or more of these instances. - Page 130 Color Control GX Manual 20.1.8. RV-C Device Priority A critical concept in RV-C is the application of Device Priorities. When used, a given device's priority will impact if it is allowed to transmit DGNs (e.g. a BMS with a higher priority should transmit details of the battery's status, while a MPPT controller with a lower priority should back down).
- Page 131 Please check the scale before using this paper as a template for cutting a hole in your panel !! No rights can be derived from this drawing. © victron energy b.v. Panel cut out dimensions Color Control GX date: 11102013 rev: 00 Page 125 Appendix...