{"id":2243,"date":"2022-09-11T19:06:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T19:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/?p=2243"},"modified":"2024-10-13T17:28:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-13T17:28:48","slug":"victron-system-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/","title":{"rendered":"Victron \u2013 system solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_%E2%80%93_Cerbo_GX\" >Victron \u2013 Cerbo GX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#GPS\" >GPS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#GPS_%E2%80%93_Geofence\" >GPS - Geofence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_-GX_Touch_70\" >Victron-GX Touch 70<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_%E2%80%93_MPPT-Regler\" >Victron \u2013 MPPT controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_%E2%80%93_Wechselrichter\" >Victron \u2013 inverter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Installations-Beispiel\" >Installation example<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_%E2%80%93_Interface_MK3-USB\" >Victron \u2013 Interface MK3-USB<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Netzwerk-Konfiguration\" >Network configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_%E2%80%93_Lynx-System\" >Victron \u2013 Lynx system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_%E2%80%93_GX_Tank_140\" >Victron \u2013 GX Tank 140<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_%E2%80%93_Energiezahler_ET112\" >Victron \u2013 Energy meter ET112<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_%E2%80%93_VRM-Portal\" >Victron \u2013 VRM portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_Connect_App\" >Victron Connect (app)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#VRM_%E2%80%93_Remote_Monitoring\" >VRM \u2013 Remote Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Victron_%E2%80%93_Dokumentation\" >Victron \u2013 Documentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/#Support\" >Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Victron<\/em> is a Dutch manufacturer that has been offering a wide range of products in the energy technology sector in the industrial, marine, mobility, telecommunications, off-grid, energy storage, etc. sector for around half a century - including for mobile homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to many providers from the Far East, it stands out <em>Victron<\/em> through a solid wealth of experience and the associated high reliability of its products. As expected, the price range is therefore correspondingly higher, but with a good price-performance ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The product <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.de\/panel-systems-remote-monitoring\/cerbo-gx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cerbo GX<\/a> is the central unit to which all other peripherals are connected. Communication between the individual devices takes place via VE.direct and CAN bus, but not via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, all Bluetooth-supporting devices can be addressed and administered via iOS \/ Android app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also an online VRM portal through which the installation can be accessed provided there is an internet connection.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_%E2%80%93_Cerbo_GX\"><\/span>Victron \u2013 Cerbo GX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The central unit Cerbo GX should be mounted largely centrally in relation to the rest of the equipment in order to keep the cable routes as short as possible. A LAN cable should also be available, as well as a 12 V DC supply.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CERBO-GX-300x201.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CERBO-GX-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/CERBO-GX.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cerbo GX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the three VE.direct connections are quickly occupied due to the number of devices to be connected, a DC power supply is required <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B0096XW86Q\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USB 3.0 4-port hub<\/a> Helpful in a practical screw-on metal housing. At these you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B01LZ6WTLW\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victron USB interface cable<\/a> connected, the other end of which has a VE.direct connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPS\"><\/span>GPS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Victron supports the protocol <em>NMEA 0183<\/em> and thus the <em>GlobalSat G-Star IV USB GPS antenna BU353S4<\/em>. This in turn receives signals from <em>Galileo (EU - 32 satellites), Beidou<\/em> (CN - 40 satellites <em>Beidou 3<\/em>) and <em>GLONASS<\/em> (RF - 24 satellites) and is plug-and-play capable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connected to one of the free USB ports, the antenna receives the visible satellites after a few seconds. As soon as data has been received from at least three satellites, the built-in LED starts to flash to indicate that a valid position is available (fixed). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <em>Settings<\/em> can be found under the entry <em>GPS<\/em> If the GPS antenna is connected and recognized by the system, the status message <kbd>GPS OK (fixed)<\/kbd>including the position, speed, direction, geographical altitude and the number of satellites currently being received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The position will be <em>Dashboard<\/em> of the respective installation. Under the menu item <em>Advanced<\/em> a full-screen map display is possible by clicking on the full-screen symbol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this way, the vehicle with the corresponding Victron installation can be localized - free of charge - in real time via any browser anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPS_%E2%80%93_Geofence\"><\/span>GPS - Geofence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the menu item <em>Settings<\/em> there is the possibility <em>Geofencing<\/em> to activate it. On the map display, you can, for example, click on the <em>Circle symbol<\/em> a radius around the location can be defined at the top left-hand edge of the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do this, move the cursor, now displayed as a crosshair, to the vehicle position, click and then draw a radius up to the movement limit to be monitored, which is defined by clicking again. A circle with a gray background indicates the monitored area. Click on <em>Save<\/em> saves the geofence,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_-GX_Touch_70\"><\/span>Victron-GX Touch 70<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.de\/panel-systems-remote-monitoring\/gx-touch-50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7\u2033 large touchscreen<\/a> is used to visualize the recorded data, as well as to set all parameters, both the connected devices and the WLAN\/network configuration, as well as other menu items.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GX-Touch-50_nw.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GX-Touch-50_nw.png 720w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GX-Touch-50_nw-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GX Touch 70 (Pages view)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When using an inverter, e.g. the Victron MultiPlus-II, in the <em>Settings \u2013 System setup<\/em> to display the AC input parameters the menu item <em>AC input 1<\/em> on <kbd>Grid<\/kbd> deliver.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_%E2%80%93_MPPT-Regler\"><\/span>Victron \u2013 MPPT controller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/Victron-SmartSolar-Laderegler-SCC110050210-Solarladeregler\/dp\/B073ZJ43L1\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=XYN2YTMYJDHX&amp;keywords=victron+mppt+100%2F50&amp;qid=1662923441&amp;sprefix=victron+mppt%2Caps%2C140&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MPPT controller<\/a> converts the voltage supplied by the connected solar panels into a suitable battery charging voltage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MPPT-300x234.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MPPT-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MPPT.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MPPT Solar Regulator \u2013 100V 50A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the number of panels installed, it may be advisable to install two MPPT controllers if necessary. On the one hand, solar power is still available in the event of a controller failure, and on the other hand, shading losses are lower.<br>Although the MPPT controllers have appropriate management facilities that largely compensate for partial shading, the efficiency is of course higher if no compensation is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data exchange between MPPT controllers and the Cerbo GX takes place via <em>VE.direct<\/em>.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_%E2%80%93_Wechselrichter\"><\/span>Victron \u2013 inverter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of a PV system is not primarily the desire for DC availability, but rather the quickly emerging need to have 230V AC available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the appropriate power from suitable batteries (LiFePo4), up to 3 kW AC can be generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B096SMP22H\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victron Energy MultiPlus II<\/a> offers a pure sine wave inverter with a DC supply voltage of only 12 V, with a switching time of less than 20 ms*, making it suitable for uninterrupted computer operation. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MultiPlus-II_nw.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MultiPlus-II_nw.png 720w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MultiPlus-II_nw-272x300.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MultiPlus-II inverter, battery charger and UPS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The integrated PowerAssist technology helps with weak AC networks on campsites by increasing the mains voltage to the normal 230V.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A battery charger is also installed and a UPS function* is implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All in all, the inverter is almost a jack of all trades, which puts the price of just under 1,400 euros into perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The battery connection should be as short as possible at 95 mm<sup>2<\/sup> Battery cables (Hi-Flex cable) implemented and with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B07QF1TMGF\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maxi fuse<\/a> (when using the Lynx distributor system) of 400A, according to the data sheet, must be fused to ensure inverter operation - even with maximum load. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installations-Beispiel\"><\/span>Installation example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following schematic drawing illustrates the connection of the individual main components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.png 1017w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-768x428.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_%E2%80%93_Interface_MK3-USB\"><\/span>Victron \u2013 Interface MK3-USB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To configure the inverter, a VE.Bus to USB converter, the interface, is used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/Interface-MK3-USB-VE-Bus-to-USB\/dp\/B06Y5WS3VZ\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2OKS9M1J78AUY&amp;keywords=victron+mk3-usb+adapter&amp;qid=1665486631&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg4IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=victron+mk3%2Caps%2C184&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MK3 USB<\/a> needed. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MK3_USB-300x170.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MK3_USB-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MK3_USB.png 715w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MK3-USB Interface \u2013 VE.Bus to USB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is connected to one of the two VE.Bus sockets of the inverter using a CAT.5 category UTP cable (normal twisted-pair network cable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, driver detection is only guaranteed up to Windows 10 and is not available for Mac OS. However, on INTEL-based Mac OS computers, Windows 10 can be installed using Parallels and the interface can be used after driver installation (and subsequent live update of the driver). Driver installation under Windows via Parallels on Apple M1\/M2 platforms is currently not supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The necessary configuration is usually limited to defining the connected batteries (e.g. LiFePo4) and their charging and capacity parameters. Additional functions can be configured optionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All software provided by Victron is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/support-and-downloads\/software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to find.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Netzwerk-Konfiguration\"><\/span>Network configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fixed IP address is preferable to DHCP, both for WLAN, LAN and GSM connections.<br>About the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/Victron-GX-GSM-Internet-dongle\/dp\/B07YLDNYNQ\/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&amp;crid=22QK2DN4CIXZJ&amp;keywords=victron+gsm&amp;qid=1662923610&amp;sprefix=victron+gsm%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GSM module<\/a> A mobile phone connection is also available.<br>The Cerbo GX initially uses the LAN connection. If this is not available, he switches to WLAN. If a WLAN connection cannot be established, the mobile network is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When using Cisco switches from the SG250-x series, a special feature must be taken into account when configuring their IP. Since the switches receive their IP address via DHCP when they are first connected to a router, this cannot be changed in the configuration menu. For this purpose the following code is part of the file <em>config.txt<\/em>, provided with the current and the desired fixed IP, to read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><code>Config t Interface VLAN 1 No ip address DHCP Y No ip address 192.168.20.108 IP address 192.168.20.114 255.255.255.0 Exit IP default gateway 192.168.20.200<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is <em>192.168.20.108<\/em> the IP address assigned via DHCP, the one with the new IP address <em>192.168.20.114<\/em> is replaced. At the same time the DNS address is set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The file is available via the WebUI under the menu path <kbd>administration<\/kbd> -&gt; <kbd>File management<\/kbd> -&gt; <kbd>File Operations<\/kbd> with the options activated <kbd>Update file<\/kbd> and <kbd><strong>Running configuration<\/strong><\/kbd> uploaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After reboot, the new IP configuration was adopted.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_%E2%80%93_Lynx-System\"><\/span>Victron \u2013 Lynx system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lynx system creates the interface between the battery storage and the consumer via plus\/minus busbars. It consists of the central <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/Victron-Lynx-Shunt-VE-Kann\/dp\/B00NT9X18M\/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&amp;crid=330JLPQM7TGBR&amp;keywords=Lynx+Shunt+VE.Can&amp;qid=1665499327&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjIwIiwicXNhIjoiMS4zMiIsInFzcCI6IjEuODEifQ%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=lynx+shunt+ve.can%2Caps%2C115&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lynx Shunt VE.Can<\/a>, which handles up to 1,000 A currents in and out <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LYNX_SHUNT-300x273.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LYNX_SHUNT-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LYNX_SHUNT.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lynx Shunt VE.Can<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and via the upstream\/downstream ones <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B07FML8JHG\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lynx Distributors<\/a> distributed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LYNX_DISTRIBUTOR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LYNX_DISTRIBUTOR.jpg 701w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LYNX_DISTRIBUTOR-300x87.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lynx Distributor \u2013 open (with backups)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For cost reasons, you can do without the input-side distributor and connect up to four (parallel-connected) batteries directly to the respective plus\/minus busbar of the Lynx Shunt VE.Can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The output distributor also provides fuse holders for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/gp\/product\/B086DWW2HH\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mega high current fuses<\/a> (from 80 .. 500 A) available, including monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In total, up to four distributors, corresponding to 4 x 4 protected consumers, can be addressed via DIP switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defective fuses are signaled directly via the system or LEDs on the distributor.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_%E2%80%93_GX_Tank_140\"><\/span>Victron \u2013 GX Tank 140<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unit allows the connection of current or voltage based level sensors to measure any liquid level.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GX-Tank-140-300x131.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GX-Tank-140-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GX-Tank-140.png 717w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GX Tank 140<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calibration is carried out by configuring upper and lower limit values, data processing via the Cerbo GX, and visualization by the GX Touch 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_%E2%80%93_Energiezahler_ET112\"><\/span>Victron \u2013 Energy meter ET112<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The electricity meter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.de\/accessories\/energy-meter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ET112<\/a> is 1-phase and ideal for use in motorhomes. Wherever you use shore power, you have control over the billing of electricity consumption. About the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.de\/accessories\/rs485-to-usb-interface\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victron RS485 to USB interface<\/a> communication takes place with the Cerbo GX.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_%E2%80%93_VRM-Portal\"><\/span>Victron \u2013 VRM portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to being displayed on the GX Touch 70, all system data is also visualized on the VRM online portal. The data is displayed graphically and numerically and can be accessed worldwide provided there is an Internet connection.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_Connect_App\"><\/span>Victron Connect (app)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Victron provides apps (iOS and Android) for mobile phones and tablets that can be downloaded free of charge via the respective portals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/App_iOS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/App_iOS.png 425w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/App_iOS-228x300.png 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VictronConnect (iOS app)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These communicate via BT with the BT-capable components and allow the control, configuration (limited) and monitoring of the operating parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firmware updates can also be initiated and applied here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VRM_%E2%80%93_Remote_Monitoring\"><\/span>VRM \u2013 Remote Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a counterpart to the mobile apps, Victron offers VRM software for computers, which enables significantly more convenient monitoring, in addition to the other functions that the above-mentioned apps also offer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/VRM-remote-monitoring-1024x645.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/VRM-remote-monitoring-1024x645.png 1024w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/VRM-remote-monitoring-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/VRM-remote-monitoring-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/VRM-remote-monitoring-1536x967.png 1536w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/VRM-remote-monitoring-2048x1290.png 2048w, https:\/\/csiag.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/VRM-remote-monitoring-1560x983.png 1560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VRM \u2013 monitoring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victron_%E2%80%93_Dokumentation\"><\/span>Victron \u2013 Documentation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is essential to study Victron thoroughly on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/support-and-downloads\/manuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a> documentation provided for their products.<br>It takes some time to get used to it, as the product range is large and the documentation, some of which contains references, is extensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who accepts the challenge will be rewarded with a solid, well-functioning system that meets all requirements.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support\"><\/span>Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Victron only provides support through their distributors. If you provide proof of purchase, basic support is also offered. Further support, such as configuration of Multiplus devices or larger systems, requires a charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there are a number of forums in which there is a lively exchange regarding specific questions. It is advisable to take a careful look and, if necessary, ask the group a differentiated question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updates are being published frequently, can be installed quickly and so far always seem to be implemented cleanly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source photos - All photos were taken from the Victron website with the kind permission of Mr. Dr\u00e4ger, Sales Germany.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ps If you need personal support in the implementation for a fee, you are welcome to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/consulting-service\/\">Ticketing<\/a>&nbsp;make!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Victron is a Dutch manufacturer that has been active in the energy technology sector for around half a century in the fields of industry, marine, mobility, telecommunications, off-grid, energy storage, etc. and offers a wide range of products - including for motorhome owners. In addition to many suppliers from the Far East, Victron is characterized by a solid wealth of experience and the associated high reliability of its products...&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/blog\/2022\/09\/11\/victron-systemloesung\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More \"<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Victron \u2013 system solution<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[317,344],"tags":[482,531,524,523,521,535,546,542,543,534,539,526,532,481,540,537,536,533,528,527,545,530,547,520,538,522,519,544,541,525,529],"class_list":["post-2243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-autarkie-im-wohnwagen-wohnmobil","category-victron-systemloesung","tag-android","tag-batterieladegeraet","tag-bluetooth","tag-can-bus","tag-cerbo-gx","tag-cisco","tag-dokumentation","tag-energiezaehler","tag-et112","tag-gsm-modul","tag-gx-tank-140","tag-gx-touch","tag-interface","tag-ios","tag-kalibrierung","tag-lynx-shunt","tag-lynx-system","tag-mk3-usb","tag-mppt-regler","tag-multiplus-ii","tag-remote-monitoring","tag-sinus-wechselrichter","tag-support","tag-systemloesung","tag-ve-can","tag-ve-direct","tag-victron","tag-victron-connect","tag-visualisierung","tag-vrm-portal","tag-wechselrichter"],"modified_by":"Achim Goerner","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2243"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2243\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/csiag.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}