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13. FAQ

Q1: Will the device store data and send it out later when the gateway is in range?

No.

Q2: Can the firmware of the device be updated?

Yes, it will automatically update. It is not possible to do a manual update.

Q3: How can I connect multiple VE.Direct devices to the device?

You can connect up to two VE.Direct devices.

Q4: Can I connect both this module and something else to the VE.Direct port at the same time?

No.

Q5: Can the module be used to remotely switch the load output of an MPPT?

No.

Q6: Can the module be used to remotely update firmware of the BMV, MPPT, or Inverter?

No.

Q7: Can the module be used to remotely change the configuration of the BMV, MPPT or Inverter?

No.

Q8: Can the module be used to remotely perform any other action?

Yes, you can switch the onboard relay switch from VRM.

Q9: Is a GX Device like a Color Control GX or Venus GX required?

No, the data will be sent straight to the VRM portal.

Q10: The Peak Power Pack has a VE.Direct port, will the device work with that?

No.

Q11: Can I use my own SIM card in the device?

This is not officially supported. It might work, depending on if your operator supports a random APN setting and if has LTE-M (Cat
M1) support.

Q12: Can I use the SIM card for other devices?

No, the SIM card is locked, has a strict data limit, and will not work in other devices.

Q13: Can I factory reset the device?

No. You can however delete the corresponding installation in VRM, removing all historic data.

Q14: Does the device have GPS

No.

Q15: Can I use the device over WiFi?

No.

Q16: What happens after the 5th year? Do I have to buy a new device?

If 4G LTE-M networks are still operational you will be able to a) purchase an additional 5 years from Victron or b) insert your own
sim card.

Q17: Does the GlobalLink support NB-IoT networks?

No.

GlobalLink 520

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Страница 1: ...GlobalLink 520 Rev 00 2020 ENGLISH ...

Страница 2: ... s in the box 2 2 2 Assembly instructions 2 3 The status LED 3 4 Cellular connectivity 4 4 1 4G LTE M 4 4 2 Antenna 4 4 3 Internal SIM card 4 5 Product compatibility 5 6 Power 6 7 Data transmission to VRM 7 8 Digital inputs 8 9 Relay switch 9 10 Input Voltage Measurement 10 11 Firmware updates 11 12 Troubleshooting 12 13 FAQ 13 GlobalLink 520 ...

Страница 3: ...tion you will be able to view Inverter demo MPPT Solar Charger demo The first five years of cellular connectivity is included in the purchase price The unit will come pre configured and ready for use out of the box No need to change any settings Make sure you have LTE M coverage in your country before purchasing this device https 1nce com en coverage 1 1 Supported countries at 20th of November 202...

Страница 4: ...irect cables between your devices and the GlobalLink 520 4 Connect the DC Power 8V 70V 5 The LED will start blinking blue while it is trying to connect to the network this could take up to 5 minutes 6 The LED will blink green and yellow when one VE Direct device is connected or only green when two VE Direct devices are connected 7 Visit to the VRM portal to add your installation to your account us...

Страница 5: ...is connected to LTE M but only to one VE Direct device Check the cable amp power to the second VE Direct device Blinking yellow The device is connected to LTE M but not to a VE Direct device Check the cable amp power to the VE Direct device Continuous red The device detected a problem and will automatically reboot to try and rectify it Blinking purple The device is updating its software This proce...

Страница 6: ...r the external antenna is used Do not set the switch to external if there is no external antenna connected as this can permanently damage your device The GlobalLink 520 is not rated for outdoor use You can however connect your own outdoor antenna to the device to improve your signal strength if the internal antenna does not have good enough reception note you can find the signal strength in VRM LT...

Страница 7: ...MV Battery Monitor 700 series BMV Battery Monitor 710 Smart series Phoenix Inverter VE Direct models SmartShunt IP43 Chargers The device is not compatible with our Peak Power Packs More information is also available on our website https www victronenergy com panel systems remotemonitoring globallink520 GlobalLink 520 Page 5 Product compatibility ...

Страница 8: ...20 can be powered directly from your battery bank and operates between 8V and 70V Average Current with relay open Average Current with relay closed 12 V 20 mA 40 mA 24 V 10 mA 20 mA 48 V 5 mA 10 mA GlobalLink 520 Page 6 Power ...

Страница 9: ...ent Battery Power State of Charge Alarm status reason SmartShunt Battery Voltage Battery Current Battery Power State of Charge Alarm status reason MPPT Solar Charger Solar Power Battery Voltage Battery Current Battery Power Error code Charge state Off Bulk Absorption Equalize Float IP43 Charger Output Voltage Output Current Error code Charger on off Charge state Relay on the charger state Phoenix ...

Страница 10: ...comes with two digital inputs which also act as pulse counters you can view their current state the number of detected pulses rising edge 1000Hz max in VRM Pinout Input pin1 input1 pin2 input2 pin3 gnd GlobalLink 520 Page 8 Digital inputs ...

Страница 11: ...e list page Pinout pin1 NO pin2 COM pin3 NC You can queue changes to the relay state in VRM Changes will be propagated the next time the device connects and transmits its data and can thus take up to 15 minutes to take effect or longer if the device has no connection GlobalLink 520 Page 9 Relay switch ...

Страница 12: ...own power connector If none of the connected VE Direct devices is able to measure voltage this value is used instead in VRM Note that this measurement is not very accurate At 14V it s 0 2V at 24V it s 0 5V and at 48V it s 1V GlobalLink 520 Page 10 Input Voltage Measurement ...

Страница 13: ...rsion When the units starts updating the LED will blink purple This can take up to 10 minutes Do not power down the unit even if the LED stops blinking for a while All updates are currently rolled out automatically it is not yet possible to manually update the device GlobalLink 520 Page 11 Firmware updates ...

Страница 14: ...automatically reboot the device You can check the signal strength in VRM on the advanced page where you can activate the RSSI graph The signal RSSI should be between 50dB best connection and 100dB bad connection Below 100dB the connection will no longer work You can also find the latest RSSI in the device list Check and make sure there is coverage in your country https 1nce com en coverage If ther...

Страница 15: ...9 Is a GX Device like a Color Control GX or Venus GX required No the data will be sent straight to the VRM portal Q10 The Peak Power Pack has a VE Direct port will the device work with that No Q11 Can I use my own SIM card in the device This is not officially supported It might work depending on if your operator supports a random APN setting and if has LTE M Cat M1 support Q12 Can I use the SIM ca...

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