2.5. Connecting a USB GPS
Use a GPS to track remote vehicles or boats and, optionally, get an alarm when they leave a designated area (geofencing). It is
also possible to download a gps-tracks.kml file which can be opened with Navlink and Google Earth for example.
Victron does not sell USB-GPS, but the CCGX will support third-party GPS modules which use the NMEA0183 command-set -
almost all do. It can communicate at both 4800 and 38400 baud rates. Plug the unit into either of the two USB sockets …
connection may take a few minutes, but the CCGX will automatically recognize the GPS. The unit's location will automatically be
sent to the VRM online portal and its position shown on the map.
The CCGX has been tested for compatibility with:
• Globalsat BU353-W SiRF STAR III 4800 baud
• Globalsat ND100 SiRF STAR III 38400 baud
• Globalsat BU353S4 SiRF STAR IV 4800 baud
• Globalsat MR350 + BR305US SiRF STAR III 4800 baud
2.6. Connecting a Fischer Panda Generator
See
GX - Fischer Panda generators.
2.7. Connecting third-party NMEA 2000 tank senders
A third party NMEA 2000 tank sender must meet the following requirements to be visible on the GX Device:
• Transmit the NMEA 2000 Fluid Level PGN, 127505
• The NMEA 2000 device class needs to either General (80) in combination with function code Transducer (190), or Sensor
(170). Or, the NMEA 2000 device class needs to be Sensors (75), in combination with function Fluid Level (150).
A single function reporting multiple Fluid Levels is currently not supported.
For some tank senders it is also possible to configure the capacity and the fluid type on the GX Device menus - for example the
Maretron TLA100. This facility may be available with other senders made by other manufacturers - it's well-worth trying.
Tested compatible NMEA2000 tank senders:
• Maretron TLA100
• Maretron TLM100
• Navico Fluid Level Sensor Fuel-0 PK, partno. 000-11518-001. Note that you need a Navico display to configure the Capacity,
Fluid type, and other parameters of the sensor.
See voltage warning below.
• Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd (OSUKL) - 3271 Volumetric Tank Sender. In case it doesn’t work, it needs a firmware update.
Contact OSUKL for that.
See voltage warning below.
• Oceanic Systems UK Ltd (OSUKL) - 3281 Water Level Sender.
See voltage warning below
Most likely others work as well. If you know of one working well, please edit this page -or- get in touch with us on
.
To connect an NMEA2000 network to the VE.Can port on the CCGX, which both have different type connectors, there are two
solutions:
1. The
. Which by either inserting or leaving out the fuse allows to either power the NMEA2000
network with Victron equipment, or not. Take note of below warning.
2. The
. Its advantage is that it lends itself well to connecting a single NMEA-2000 device such
as a tank sender into a VE.Can network. It's also able to power a lower voltage NMEA-2000 network directly from a 48V
Victron system.
Warning and solution for 24V and 48V systems
Whilst all Victron components can work up to 70V input on their CAN-bus connections, Oceanic and Navico senders cannot. They
require a 12V powered NMEA2000 connection, as that is what they use to power their sensor circuitry. See above 3802 VE.Can
Adapter by OSUKL for a solution.
2.8. Connecting IMT Solar Irradiance, Temperature and Wind Speed Sensors
Compatibility
Ingenieurbüro Mencke & Tegtmeyer GmbH (IMT) offer a range of digital silicon irradiance sensor models within the
that are all compatible with a Victron GX device.
sensors are also supported.
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