Configuration; Menu Structure And Configurable Parameters - Victron energy 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
General
Access level
Remote support
Reboot?
Audible alarm
Demo mode
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Firmware Version
Build date/time
Note that for most system applications our advise is to keep automatic updates disabled; as is also the
default factory setting.
Instead, update the system at a convenient moment; when people are on location and ready to revert to a
previous system and/or troubleshoot in case of issues.
Online updates: Auto
update
Online updates: Update
feed
Online updates: Image
type
Online updates: Check for
updates
Install firmware from SD/USB
Stored backup firmware
Date & Time
Date/Time UTC
Date/Time local
Time zone
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Default Description
User and installer Set this to 'User' to prevent accidental and unwanted changes
to the configuration. Installer has additional privileges and once
changed from default requires a password. Password is available
from your dealer.
No No / Yes - Enable this to allow Victron engineers to access your
system in case there is a problem.
Reboots the GX device
Yes When there is an alarm on the CCGX or a connected product, the
CCGX will beep - unless this setting is set to 'Off'.
Disabled Demonstrates product and installation features to a client or at an
exhibition. This simulation mode will allow better understanding
without (yet) changing any settings. Note that this will add
simulated devices to a VRM installation. Demos for ESS, Boat
and Motorhome are available.
x.xx Displays the currently installed firmware version.
xxx Displays the build number.
Check only If this is Enabled, the GX device will check with the server to see
if there is a new version available. It is possible to set to disable,
or update automatically
Latest release Use the default setting unless you want to participate in test
versions. End-user systems should certainly be set to 'Latest
release'.
Normal Choice between Normal and Large image. The large image adds
Node-RED and the Signal K-Server functionality to the image.
Press to check Click or press the spacebar to check if a new firmware update is
available.
Use this menu to install a new version from a microSD card
or USB stick. Insert the card or stick that holds the new
firmware .swu file.
With this feature you can go back to the previously installed
firmware version.
Automatic from -
internet
Automatic from When connected to the internet, time will be automatically
internet synchronised regardless of this setting. Toggle this setting to
manually input the time where no internet connection is present.
Select the correct local time zone.
Password authentication not required for Remote Console access.
Configuration