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| - | * Cerbo GX MK2 - Most commonly used GX product - Hardware revision 2 with two VE.Can ports, | + | * [[https:// |
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| | Remote Console | | Remote Console | ||
| | Buzzer | | Buzzer | ||
| - | ^ __Product | + | | Product |
| ^ __Victron comm. ports__ | ^ __Victron comm. ports__ | ||
| | VE.Direct ports\\ (always isolated) | | VE.Direct ports\\ (always isolated) | ||
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| | Bluetooth Smart | yes < | | Bluetooth Smart | yes < | ||
| | Micro SDcard slot | SDHC cards up to max. of 32GB < | | Micro SDcard slot | SDHC cards up to max. of 32GB < | ||
| - | | Second CAN-bus port \\ (BMS-Can) | + | | Second CAN bus port \\ < |
| - | | BMS-Can port < | + | |
| | Built-in RS485 | | Built-in RS485 | ||
| ^ __IO__ | ^ __IO__ | ||
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| | Power draw | 2,6 to 7.4 W < | | Power draw | 2,6 to 7.4 W < | ||
| | Mounting | | Mounting | ||
| - | | Outer dimensions\\ ( h x w x d ) | + | | Outer dimensions\\ ( h x w x d ) |
| | Operating temperature | | Operating temperature | ||
| | Battery backup clock | yes ||||| no | yes | | | Battery backup clock | yes ||||| no | yes | | ||
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| - The 5V output on the Venus GX can be used to power, for example, a USB hub. Note that its output is not current limited or otherwise protected, and it shares the internal power supply in the Venus GX: overdrawing from it will result in shutdown(s) of the Venus GX. It is recommended to install a fuse for prevention. | - The 5V output on the Venus GX can be used to power, for example, a USB hub. Note that its output is not current limited or otherwise protected, and it shares the internal power supply in the Venus GX: overdrawing from it will result in shutdown(s) of the Venus GX. It is recommended to install a fuse for prevention. | ||
| - The CAN-Bus port of the Maxi GX, MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX is a BMS-Can port. It can only be used to connect to managed batteries such as Freedomwon, BYD, Pylontech, BlueNova, MG Energy Systems and others, at 500kbps. Note that some early production batches had a labelling mistake: the port was labelled VE.Can. Which -unfortunately- is wrong. The hardware does not meet the requirements for a VE.Can port; and therefor is BMS-Can only. | - The CAN-Bus port of the Maxi GX, MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX is a BMS-Can port. It can only be used to connect to managed batteries such as Freedomwon, BYD, Pylontech, BlueNova, MG Energy Systems and others, at 500kbps. Note that some early production batches had a labelling mistake: the port was labelled VE.Can. Which -unfortunately- is wrong. The hardware does not meet the requirements for a VE.Can port; and therefor is BMS-Can only. | ||
| - | - A BMS-Can port is a port dedicated to be used for connecting managed batteries, such as Freedomwon, BYD, Pylontech, BlueNova, MG Energy Systems and others, only. It is not possible to connect Victron VE.Can products to that port. To connect such managed battery, use our [[https:// | + | - A BMS-Can port is a port dedicated to only be used for connecting managed batteries, such as Freedomwon, BYD, Pylontech, BlueNova, MG Energy Systems and others. It is not possible to connect Victron VE.Can products to that port. To connect such managed battery, use our [[https:// |
| - The GX Touch connects to the Cerbo GX using a single cable; fixed permanently to the GX Touch, which on the other end splits into a USB and a connector for the video signal. Both need to be inserted into the Cerbo GX __before__ powering up, taking one of the three USB ports. The USB part of the cable is used to power the GX Touch. The cable is 2 meters in length; and can not be extended in length. | - The GX Touch connects to the Cerbo GX using a single cable; fixed permanently to the GX Touch, which on the other end splits into a USB and a connector for the video signal. Both need to be inserted into the Cerbo GX __before__ powering up, taking one of the three USB ports. The USB part of the cable is used to power the GX Touch. The cable is 2 meters in length; and can not be extended in length. | ||
| - The Bluetooth feature of the Cerbo GX allows to configure its WiFi and Ethernet settings from within VictronConnect. Even though it can be used for wireless temperature monitoring, we recommend to use a USB Bluetooth adapter instead: the Bluetooth function in the Cerbo GX stops working when the internal temperature is too high. This applies for Cerbo GX units built up to and including serial number HQ2207. Units manufactured later (HQ2208 and later) do not require an additional USB Bluetooth adapter. Also note that this limitation does not apply to the Cerbo-S GX. | - The Bluetooth feature of the Cerbo GX allows to configure its WiFi and Ethernet settings from within VictronConnect. Even though it can be used for wireless temperature monitoring, we recommend to use a USB Bluetooth adapter instead: the Bluetooth function in the Cerbo GX stops working when the internal temperature is too high. This applies for Cerbo GX units built up to and including serial number HQ2207. Units manufactured later (HQ2208 and later) do not require an additional USB Bluetooth adapter. Also note that this limitation does not apply to the Cerbo-S GX. | ||
| - | - The secondary CAN port, available on some GX devices as per table above, can be configured to be used as a BMS-Can port, as well as other profiles. For details, see manual. | + | - The secondary CAN port, available on some GX devices as per table above, can be configured to be used as a BMS-Can port, as well as other profiles. For details, see [[https:// |
| - Cerbo GX power draw without GX Touch mounted: around 2.8W. With GX Touch connected, and backlight off: 3.8W. Backlight at max intensity: 4.8W | - Cerbo GX power draw without GX Touch mounted: around 2.8W. With GX Touch connected, and backlight off: 3.8W. Backlight at max intensity: 4.8W | ||
| - DIN rail mounting requires additional accessory - [[https:// | - DIN rail mounting requires additional accessory - [[https:// | ||
| - On the Cerbo GX, the USB socket closest to the HDMI connector can only be used to power a GX Touch. That USB port can not be used for any data-related functions such as VE.Direct to USB cables, USB sticks, USB-GPS-es, or other common USB usages. It’s a power port only, no data.\\ Future versions of Venus OS will disable all data-related features of this port, so it should not be used for anything other than powering the GX Touch screen. Attempting to use this port for data purposes may lead to corrupted VRM data on USB sticks or unreliable communication to, for example, a Solar Charger when using a VE.Direct to USB cable. The above limitation does not apply to the Cerbo GX MK2. | - On the Cerbo GX, the USB socket closest to the HDMI connector can only be used to power a GX Touch. That USB port can not be used for any data-related functions such as VE.Direct to USB cables, USB sticks, USB-GPS-es, or other common USB usages. It’s a power port only, no data.\\ Future versions of Venus OS will disable all data-related features of this port, so it should not be used for anything other than powering the GX Touch screen. Attempting to use this port for data purposes may lead to corrupted VRM data on USB sticks or unreliable communication to, for example, a Solar Charger when using a VE.Direct to USB cable. The above limitation does not apply to the Cerbo GX MK2. | ||
| - The digital inputs can be used for open/closed monitoring of alarms, for example doors, or fire- or bilge alarms. The digital inputs on the Ekrano GX, Cerbo GX MK2 and Venus GX can also be used for pulse counting. The digital inputs on the Cerbo GX and other devices are not able to do pulse counting. See product manual for electrical specifications of the digital inputs. | - The digital inputs can be used for open/closed monitoring of alarms, for example doors, or fire- or bilge alarms. The digital inputs on the Ekrano GX, Cerbo GX MK2 and Venus GX can also be used for pulse counting. The digital inputs on the Cerbo GX and other devices are not able to do pulse counting. See product manual for electrical specifications of the digital inputs. | ||
| - | - Late 2021 / early 2022, the hardware of the MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX product range has been updated. The update adds Bluetooth and changes the CAN-communications port from a limited 500kbps BMS-Can only type to a full featured VE.Can port (non-isolated). Status per model, updated | + | - Late 2021 / early 2022, the hardware of the MultiPlus-II GX and EasySolar-II GX product range has been updated. The update adds Bluetooth and changes the CAN-communications port from a limited 500kbps BMS-Can only type to a full featured VE.Can port (non-isolated). Status per model, updated |
| - | - MultiPlus-II GX 24 3kVA; per HQ2231. | + | - MultiPlus-II GX 24 3kVA; per HQ2231. |
| - | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2124, Ships from Australia, Spain, Netherlands and South Africa | + | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2124. Ships from all warehouses. |
| - | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 5kVA; per HQ2220. | + | - MultiPlus-II GX 48V 5kVA; per HQ2220. |
| - | - EasySolar-II GX 24V 3kVA; introduced per HQ2203. Ships only from the Dutch warehouse | + | - EasySolar-II GX 24V 3kVA; introduced per HQ2203. Ships from all warehouses. |
| - | - EasySolar-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2229. Ships only from Spain and SA warehouses | + | - EasySolar-II GX 48V 3kVA; per HQ2229. Ships from all warehouses. |
| - EasySolar-II GX 48V 5kVA; per HQ2220. Ships from all warehouses. | - EasySolar-II GX 48V 5kVA; per HQ2220. Ships from all warehouses. | ||
| - Non-Bluetooth GX devices require a USB Bluetooth dongle to enable the Bluetooth sensors | - Non-Bluetooth GX devices require a USB Bluetooth dongle to enable the Bluetooth sensors | ||
| - Ekrano GX power draw in detail: Display on 6.2W @ 12V | 6.6W @ 24V | 7.4W @ 48V Display off 2.6W 12V | 3.0W @ 24V | 3.7W @ 48V | - Ekrano GX power draw in detail: Display on 6.2W @ 12V | 6.6W @ 24V | 7.4W @ 48V Display off 2.6W 12V | 3.0W @ 24V | 3.7W @ 48V | ||
| + | - In 2023/2024, an updated version of the Cerbo GX was released, the Cerbo GX MK2. It has the same enclosure and almost the same electronics design; except for **(A)** two fully functional CAN bus ports, called VE.Can 1 and VE.Can 2. Instead of one VE.Can and one dedicated BMS-Can port. And on the MK2 model, VE.Can 1 is isolated. On previous models, there was no isolated canbus port. All VE.Can ports can be configured to multiple profiles, including BMS-Can. **(B)** the RJ-45 sockets have been rotated 180 degrees, so its easier to take the cables out. **(C)** All three USB ports are fully functional. Instead of two functional and one for power, to a GX Touch, only. **(D)** Digital inputs can do pulse counting. Further details [[https:// | ||
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