Victron have announced a major upgrade to their Venus operating System
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/30/2024 to
System Integration
Venus is the operating system that powers the Ekrano GX and Cerbo GX. This upgrade enhances the user experience with a customizable front page that you can set up to reflect the items most important in your system.
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What are all the ports of the Cerbo GX used for?
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/16/2024 to
System Integration
Confused by all the ports on the Cerbo GX? Hopefully this video will set you straight.
Victron Passwords
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/14/2024 to
System Integration
Hardly a day goes by that we don't get a phone call about lost Victron passwords. Victron put passwords on all their Bluetooth devices. When you go to connect to the device using Victron Connect it asks you for the password. If you are stuck read further to get unstuck..............
Confused about the M8 and M10 versions of the Victron Lynx Distributor and other Lynx Products?
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/22/2024 to
System Integration
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There are currently two versions of many of the Lynx Products, this article is intended to explain the difference and try to allay all the confusion
Using other brands of networked Lithium Batteries in Victron Systems
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/1/2024 to
System Integration
We recently got to play with an Epoch Lithium Battery and were able to network it to a Cerbo GX. Here is an account of how it worked out... VictronConnect settings lock - a tool for installers
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 3/20/2024 to
Training
Installers will welcome this new Settings Lock feature in the VictronConnect App where it is now possible to lock the settings with VictronConnect password.
Upgrade your Cerbo GX for less than $10
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 3/11/2024 to
System Integration
The Cerbo GX and other GX devices have a slot for a Micro SD card. Read up on how using this can help you troubleshoot events that happen when you are off grid. All for an upgrade of about $10. Cerbo GX Mk2 is here.
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/8/2023 to
System Integration
The new Cerbo GX is coming in Spring of 2024 and will eventually replace the standard Cerbo GX. Should we be getting excited about this new product...........?
Customize your Victron Cerbo GX display with GUI MODS
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/26/2023 to
System Integration
GUI MODS stands for Graphic User Interface Modifications and is third party software that allows you to customize the display of your Cerbo GX or other Venus GX device.
New ECO friendly settings to prioritize solar and wind for battery charging
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/25/2023 to
System Integration
Victron's new solar and wind priority feature allows a shore power connected system to prioritize alternative energy when charging batteries. This much requested feature is finally available and ready to use.
An introduction to running Node Red on the Cerbo GX
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/24/2023 to
System Integration
Node Red is a powerful programming tool built in to the Cerbo GX. It is not enabled by default and this article will help you enable it and get started and and will guide you through your first programming exercise. The article also shows you where to get additional help for more advanced programming
Wiring and programming your Victron Smart BatteryProtect
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/1/2023 to
System Integration
This article guides you through the setup and wiring of the Victron Smart BatteryProtect.
Latest updates to Victron VRM
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/15/2023 to
System Integration
The Victron VRM Portal is a free service that allows you to connect your Victron System to the internet and view and control it remotely from anywhere in the world. The features are constantly being updated and this post, which will be edited whenever a major change is made, will keep you up to date on what is happening,
Programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with VictronConnect
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/8/2023 to
System Integration
This article was updated in July 2022 and covers programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with VictronConnect. The program has continued to evolve and is now at the point where it can be used for all programming unless you need to use the "Assistants". For that you still need the VE Config program
Setting up your Cerbo GX device to work on the Victron VRM
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/24/2023 to
System Integration
We recommend you set up your Victron Cerbo GX on the Victron VRM portal as part of the installation procedure. It only takes a few minutes to set up a VRM account and is easier to do while the instructions are at hand and the installation is all fresh in your mind. Then if you ever need remote support it will be all set up and you will be able to put your Cerbo GX online and share your site.
Victron VE Smart networking explained
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/20/2022 to
System Integration
This article shows an example of how Victron VE Smart Networking can optimize the charge parameters of certain Victron devices to improve charging efficiency and prolong battery life.
Latest Updates to VictronConnect app
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/14/2022 to
System Integration
https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/victronconnect
Victron Connect is the app used to configure, monitor, update and diagnose your Victron product. The program is constantly evolving and this article is intended to keep you up to date on the latest improvements. It will be updated whenever a major update is made.
Victron Connect is the app used to configure, monitor, update and diagnose your Victron product. The program is constantly evolving and this article is intended to keep you up to date on the latest improvements. It will be updated whenever a major update is made.Using a Cerbo GX with multiple voltages
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/8/2022 to
System Integration
This article demonstrates what happens when you have multiple DC voltages connected to the same Cerbo GX
New Van Demo Electrical System
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/4/2021 to
System Integration
Demo system for Sprinter Van Major update to Victron Connect - Remote connection now available over the internet
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/13/2020 to
System Integration
This blog post describes an upgrade to the Victron Connect software v5.20 released in April 2020. Now with the aid of a GX device such as the Cerbo GX connected devices can be controlled and configured remotely over the internet.
ABYC Webinar - De-mystifying Basic Electrical Concepts
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/3/2020 to
System Integration
This ABYC Webinar covers a lot of ground and discusses wiring, wire sizing, circuit protection and the basic concepts involved in putting together a marine electrical system
Testing your Lithium Ion battery system
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
System Integration
When you have completed your lithium battery system you need to take if for an extended test drive so that you understand fully that it works the way it was designed. Don't assume it works, try it out. Test it out
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/15/2019 to
System Integration
One way to test out a complicated system is to build it on the test bench before installing it. This is a great idea on so many levels. It allows you to get thoroughly familiar with what we are installing, it is so much easier to work on a system sitting on a table, and it allows you to get the bugs out without being on your hands and knees.
Victron Data Cabling
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/12/2019 to
System Integration
This article shows the back view of the Color Control GX and shows all the connections that are possible and how they are used. Even if the Color Control GX is not used it is a good explanation of how the Victron system goes together Firmware updates with Victron Connect
Posted by Peter Kennedy with Victron Energy on 4/18/2019 to
System Integration
Firmware updates to equipment connected using Victron Connect can be made offline as long as your Victron Connect App is up to date. This blog is a reposting of the original Victron Blog Post on the subject.
Peter Kennedy has been in business since 1991 designing, installing and servicing marine electrical systems. The purpose of this blog is to offer support to both professional installers and do-it-yourself boat owners who wish to undertake this work themselves.
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