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Victron energy Venus GX Manual

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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.
Venus GX/CCGX comparison table
Use the Venus GX / CCGX comparison table in
differences between the two devices at-a-glance.
(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 here.)
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.
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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 2025-06-11 17:07...
  • 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 Last update: 2018-07-22 13:48 venus-gx:start https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-gx:start?rev=1532260103 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. Note that this does require the Venus GX to be connected to the internet.
  • Page 5 2025-06-11 17:07 5/11 Venus GX (VGX) manual Open the 'Properties' window to see the IP address. Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/...

  • Page 6: Digital Inputs

    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: Wiring Details

    2025-06-11 17:07 7/11 Venus GX (VGX) manual 4.1. Wiring details The inputs are non-isolated. They operate at 3V3 levels, and can withstand up to 5V input. Each input has an internal 10k pull-up resistor to 3V3. We recommend wiring it to a potential free relay or otherwise open collector/optocoupler output.
  • Page 8 Last update: 2018-07-22 13:48 venus-gx:start https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-gx:start?rev=1532260103 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 9: Modbus Tcp

    5. How does the VenusGX compare with the CCGX? This section explains all the differences between the two devices. If you are familiar with the CCGX you will see at a glance how it compares to the Venus GX. User interface...
  • Page 10 The built-in WiFi in the Venus GX has a very low signal strength - unfortunately. The strength is sufficient for connecting to a phone, tablet or laptop in order to access setup and monitoring. But to connect the Venus GX to the internet either use the built-in Ethernet port or add a USB- WiFi dongle. See CCGX Manual, section 1.4.2...
  • Page 11 2025-06-11 17:07 11/11 Venus GX (VGX) manual VRM Portal - trouble shooting Remote Console Open source DISQUS Comments ~~DISQUS~~ From: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ - Victron Energy Permanent link: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-gx:start?rev=1532260103 Last update: 2018-07-22 13:48 Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/...

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