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Venus GX (VGX) manual

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Venus GX (VGX) manual

1. Introduction

1.1 Description

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.

As many of the functions of the two devices are identical, the 

CCGX Manual

 should also be consulted

if something is not specifically covered in this VGX manual.

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.

Venus GX/CCGX comparison table

See the 

Victron GX product range

 page.

1.2 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.

Summary of Contents for Venus GX

Page 1: ...he functions of the two devices are identical the CCGX Manual should also be consulted if something is not specifically covered in this VGX manual 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 Venus GX CCGX comparison table See the Victron GX product range page 1 2 What s in th...

Page 2: ...ccessing the device Because the Venus GX has no visual display or buttons you need either a smartphone tablet or laptop to access it This access is called Remote Console There are three ways to access the Remote Console Through the online VRM Portal which requires internet see chapter 2 1 1 By using the built in WiFi Access Point see chapter 2 2 2 Or via the local LAN WiFi network see chapter 2 3 ...

Page 3: ...ore information about this is available in the VRM Manual Then once visible on VRM click the Remote Console link to open the window Which will look like below screenshot More information about Remote Console on VRM is explained in the CCGX Manual VRM Remote Console chapter 2 2 Accessing via the built in WiFi Access Point This method requires the VictronConnect App to be installed on your smartphon...

Page 4: ... to the IP address 172 24 24 1 For added security it is possible to disable the WiFi Access Point See Settings Wi Fi Create access point See below chapter explaining the Push button for how to restore access in case ever necessary Instruction video Step by step instruction video on how to connect to a GX device using the VictronConnect App Video Detailed instruction video This second video was mad...

Page 5: ... an internet connection Just a local computer network is sufficient Once connected connect to the GX Device by running the VictronConnect App on a phone tablet or laptop Note that will need to be connected to the same computer network as the Venus GX This video shows how its done Video 2 3 2 Alternative methods to find the IP Address In case VictronConnect can t be used here are a few other methods t...

Page 6: ...5998 https www victronenergy com live Printed on 2020 11 11 06 47 Network on Microsoft Windows In a local network for example at home you can also find the Venus GX in the Windows Network overview Double clicking the icon will open up Remote Console on LAN Open the Properties window to see the IP address ...

Page 7: ...d red illuminate briefly and faintly it s hard to see the green for approximately 1 second Stage 2 Red illuminates for approximately 1 second Stage 3 Green illuminates for approximately 0 5 seconds Stage 4 Both green and red illuminate briefly and faintly it s hard to see the green for approximately 1 second During operation Slow blinking built in WiFi access point disabled Fast blinking built in Wi...

Page 8: ...tton for a minimum of four seconds The LED will stay on for 2 seconds to indicate that the log press has been recognised then release the button again Ethernet is set back to DHCP WiFi Access Point is enabled Remote Console password is disabled Remote Console on LAN and on VRM is enabled The same button is available on the Octo GX button is marked SD_BOOT and available under the lid at the top 4 D...

Page 9: ...figured as a pulse meter or as one of a number of predefined sensors that can also be configured as alarms The possible configurable functions are Function States Pulse meter N A Door alarm Open Closed Bilge pump On Off Bilge alarm Ok Alarm Burglar alarm Ok Alarm Smoke alarm Ok Alarm Fire alarm Ok Alarm CO2 alarm Ok Alarm Generator Running Stopped The function of each input can be configured in the GUI ...

Page 10: ... Printed on 2020 11 11 06 47 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 11: ...ive condition set Inverted alarm logic to on 4 3 Read out of digital inputs via Modbus TCP The values states of the digital inputs are available on Modbus TCP For more details about this please download a copy of the document Modbus TCP register list from our website And see our Modbus TCP FAQ 5 Factory reset See above chapter 3 2 on the push button 6 More information Color Control GX manual GX Ge...

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