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Victron Nucleo GX Manual: Comprehensive Guide to Marine Automation System
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Nucleo GX Manual Table of Contents 1. Safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 1 2. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 2 2.1. Compatibility notice ......................................................................................................... 2 2.2. What is the Nucleo GX? .................................................................................................... 2 2.3. What's in the box?
........................................................................................................... 3 3. Installation ............................................................................................................................. 4 3.1. Nucleo GX Overview of connections ...................................................................................... 4 3.2. Mounting options and accessories ........................................................................................ 5 3.3. Powering the Nucleo GX ................................................................................................... 6 4.
The User Interface .................................................................................................................... 7 4.1. User interface introduction ................................................................................................. 7 4.2. The Brief Page ............................................................................................................... 8 4.3. The Overview Page ......................................................................................................... 9 4.4. The Navigation Bar .......................................................................................................... 9 4.5.
The Settings menu ........................................................................................................ 10 4.6. Data units ................................................................................................................... 11 4.7. The Switch pane ........................................................................................................... 12 4.8. The Boat Page ............................................................................................................. 14 4.8.1. Compatible systems ............................................................................................ 14 4.8.2.
How to integrate ................................................................................................. 15 4.8.3. Integration examples ............................................................................................ 15 4.8.4. Configuration & GX device monitoring ........................................................................ 17 4.8.5. CANopen integration for electric propulsion systems ....................................................... 19 4.8.6. Multihull / dual engine setup support .......................................................................... 19 4.8.7.
VRM Monitoring ................................................................................................. 20 4.9. The Support status (modification checks) page ........................................................................ 21 4.10. Network security profile ................................................................................................. 22 4.11. Demo mode ............................................................................................................... 23 5. Connecting Victron products .................................................................................................... 24 5.1.
AC load monitoring ........................................................................................................ 24 5.2. Battery monitors, MPPTs, Orion XS and Smart IP43 Chargers with a VE.Direct port ............................. 24 5.2.1. DC load monitor mode .......................................................................................... 25 5.3. VE.Can Devices ........................................................................................................... 26 5.4. VE.Can Interfaces ......................................................................................................... 26 5.5.
Inverter RS, Multi RS and MPPT RS .................................................................................... 27 5.6. BMV-600 series ............................................................................................................ 27 5.7. DC Link Box ................................................................................................................ 27 5.8. VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter ................................................................................ 27 5.9. Connecting a GX Tank 140 ............................................................................................... 28 5.10.
Victron Energy Meter VM-3P75CT ..................................................................................... 28 5.11. EV Charging Station ..................................................................................................... 29 5.12. GX IO-Extender 150 ..................................................................................................... 30 6. Connecting supported non-Victron products ................................................................................. 32 6.1. Connecting a PV Inverter ................................................................................................. 32 6.2.
Connecting a USB GPS .................................................................................................. 32 6.3. Connecting a NMEA 2000 GPS ......................................................................................... 33 6.4. Connecting third-party NMEA 2000 tank senders ..................................................................... 33 6.5. Bluetooth connectivity requirements .................................................................................... 35 6.6. Mopeka Ultrasonic Bluetooth Sensors .................................................................................. 36 6.6.1.
Installation ........................................................................................................ 36 6.6.2. Configuration .................................................................................................... 36 6.6.3. Tank level monitoring ........................................................................................... 38 6.7. Safiery Star-Tank tank level sensor ..................................................................................... 39 6.7.1. Installation ........................................................................................................ 39 6.7.2.
Configuration .................................................................................................... 40 6.7.3. Tank level monitoring ........................................................................................... 40 6.8. Gobius Bluetooth tank sensor support .................................................................................. 41
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Nucleo GX Manual 6.8.1. Installation ........................................................................................................ 41 6.8.2. Configuration .................................................................................................... 42 6.8.3. Tank level monitoring ........................................................................................... 43 6.9. Wireless Bluetooth Ruuvi temperature sensors ........................................................................ 44 6.10. Ruuvi Air support ......................................................................................................... 45 6.10.1.
Installation ...................................................................................................... 45 6.10.2. Configuration ................................................................................................... 46 6.10.3. Monitoring ...................................................................................................... 46 6.11. Connecting IMT Solar Irradiance, Temperature and Wind Speed Sensors ....................................... 47 6.12. Connecting a SmartSwitch DC4 ........................................................................................ 50 6.13.
Connecting Safiery STAR Range ...................................................................................... 51 6.14. Shelly Energy Meters & Switches support ............................................................................ 54 6.14.1. Installation ...................................................................................................... 55 6.14.2. Configuration ................................................................................................... 55 6.14.3. Monitoring ...................................................................................................... 58 6.15.
Garmin EmpirBus digital switching support ........................................................................... 58 6.16. Reading generic alternator data from compatible NMEA 2000 DC sensors ...................................... 59 6.16.1. Wakespeed WS500 alternator regulator support .......................................................... 60 6.16.2. Arco Zeus Alternator Regulator support .................................................................... 64 6.16.3. Revatek Altion Alternator Regulator Support ............................................................... 65 6.17.
CANopen E-drive support ............................................................................................... 66 6.17.1. How to connect the Sevcon controller to a GX device .................................................... 67 6.17.2. How to connect a Curtis F series controller to a Victron GX device ..................................... 68 6.17.3. How to connect a Curtis E/SE series controller to a Victron GX device ................................. 69 6.17.4. How to configure the Victron GX device .................................................................... 69 7.
Internet connectivity ............................................................................................................... 70 7.1. Ethernet LAN port ......................................................................................................... 70 7.2. WiFi ......................................................................................................................... 71 7.3. GX LTE 4G ................................................................................................................. 71 7.4. Using a mobile router ..................................................................................................... 72 7.5.
Manual IP configuration ................................................................................................... 72 7.6. Multiple network connections (failover) ................................................................................. 73 7.7. Minimise internet traffic ................................................................................................... 74 7.8. More information on setting up an internet connection and VRM .................................................... 74 8. Accessing the GX device ......................................................................................................... 75 8.1.
Using VictronConnect via Bluetooth ..................................................................................... 76 8.2. Accessing via built-in WiFi Access Point ............................................................................... 77 8.3. Accessing the Remote Console via local LAN/WiFi Network ........................................................ 78 8.3.1. Alternative methods to find the IP address for Remote Console .......................................... 78 8.3.2. Using Remote Console on a smartphone .................................................................... 79 8.4.
Accessing via VRM ........................................................................................................ 79 9. Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 81 9.1. Menu structure and configurable parameters .......................................................................... 81 9.2. Battery state of charge (SoC) ............................................................................................ 92 9.2.1. Which device should I use for SoC calculation? ............................................................. 92 9.2.2.
Notes on SoC .................................................................................................... 92 9.2.3. Selecting SoC source ........................................................................................... 93 9.2.4. Details on VE.Bus SOC ........................................................................................ 93 9.2.5. The System Status menu ...................................................................................... 94 9.3. LEDs and Push-button .................................................................................................... 94 9.3.1.
LEDs .............................................................................................................. 94 9.3.2. Small recessed button above the Power in terminal block ................................................. 95 10. Firmware updates ................................................................................................................ 96 10.1. Changelog ................................................................................................................ 96 10.2. Firmware update methods .............................................................................................. 96 10.2.1.
Direct download from the internet ............................................................................ 96 10.2.2. MicroSD-card or USB-stick ................................................................................... 97 10.3. Revert to a previous firmware version ................................................................................. 97 10.3.1. Stored firmware backup feature .............................................................................. 97 10.3.2. Install a specific firmware version from SD/USB ........................................................... 98 10.4.
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Nucleo GX Manual 11. VE.Bus Inverter/charger monitoring .......................................................................................... 99 11.1. Grid Current Limit Setting ............................................................................................... 99 11.2. Phase rotation warning ................................................................................................. 100 11.3. BMS connection lost alarm ............................................................................................. 100 11.4. Grid failure monitoring .................................................................................................. 100 11.5.
Advanced menu ......................................................................................................... 101 11.6. Alarm status monitoring ................................................................................................ 101 11.7. VE.Bus alarm setup menu ............................................................................................. 102 11.8. Device menu ............................................................................................................. 102 11.9. VE.Bus Settings Backup & Restore ................................................................................... 103 11.10.
Solar & Wind Priority .................................................................................................. 104 12. DVCC - Distributed Voltage and Current Control .......................................................................... 105 12.1. Introduction and features ............................................................................................... 105 12.2. DVCC Requirements ................................................................................................... 107 12.3. DVCC effects on the charge algorithm ............................................................................... 108 12.3.1.
DVCC effects when there is more than one Multi/Quattro connected .................................. 109 12.4. DVCC features for all systems ........................................................................................ 110 12.4.1. Limit charge current .......................................................................................... 110 12.4.2. Limit managed battery charge voltage ..................................................................... 110 12.4.3. Shared Voltage Sense (SVS) ............................................................................... 111 12.4.4.
Shared Temperature Sense (STS) .......................................................................... 111 12.4.5. Shared Current Sense (SCS) ............................................................................... 111 12.4.6. Controlling BMS ............................................................................................... 112 12.5. DVCC features when using CAN-bus BMS battery ................................................................. 112 12.6. DVCC for systems with the ESS Assistant ........................................................................... 113 13.
VRM Portal ........................................................................................................................ 114 13.1. VRM Portal introduction ................................................................................................ 114 13.2. Registering on VRM .................................................................................................... 114 13.3. Datalogging to VRM .................................................................................................... 115 13.4. Troubleshooting data logging .......................................................................................... 116 13.5.
Analysing data offline (without VRM) ................................................................................. 119 13.6. Access settings for Remote Console & Controls pane in VRM .................................................... 119 13.7. Remote Console on VRM - Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 120 14. Marine MFD integration by App ............................................................................................... 121 14.1. Introduction & requirements ........................................................................................... 121 14.2.
Raymarine MFD Integration ........................................................................................... 122 14.2.1. Introduction .................................................................................................... 122 14.2.2. Compatibility ................................................................................................... 122 14.2.3. Wiring .......................................................................................................... 122 14.2.4. GX device configuration ...................................................................................... 123 14.2.5.
Configuring Multiple Tank Level Measurements (Raymarine) ........................................... 123 14.2.6. Installation step-by-step ...................................................................................... 124 14.2.7. NMEA 2000 ................................................................................................... 125 14.2.8. Generic and supported PGNs ............................................................................... 125 14.2.9. Instancing requirements when using Raymarine .......................................................... 125 14.2.10.
Before LightHouse 4.1.75 .................................................................................. 125 14.2.11. LightHouse 4.1.75 and newer .............................................................................. 126 14.3. Navico MFD Integration ................................................................................................ 126 14.3.1. Introduction .................................................................................................... 126 14.3.2. Compatibility ................................................................................................... 126 14.3.3.
Wiring .......................................................................................................... 127 14.3.4. GX device configuration ...................................................................................... 127 14.3.5. Configuring Multiple Tank Level Measurements (Navico) ................................................ 127 14.3.6. Installation step-by-step ...................................................................................... 128 14.3.7. NMEA 2000 ................................................................................................... 129 14.3.8.
Generic and supported PGNs ............................................................................... 129 14.3.9. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 129 14.4. Garmin MFD Integration ............................................................................................... 129 14.4.1. Introduction .................................................................................................... 129 14.4.2. Compatibility ................................................................................................... 130 14.4.3.
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Nucleo GX Manual 14.4.7. NMEA 2000 ................................................................................................... 133 14.4.8. Generic and supported PGNs ............................................................................... 133 14.5. Furuno MFD Integration ................................................................................................ 133 14.5.1. Introduction .................................................................................................... 133 14.5.2. Compatibility ................................................................................................... 133 14.5.3.
Wiring .......................................................................................................... 134 14.5.4. Configuration .................................................................................................. 134 14.5.5. Configuring Multiple Tank Level Measurements (Furuno) ............................................... 135 14.5.6. NMEA 2000 ................................................................................................... 135 14.5.7. Generic and supported PGNs ............................................................................... 135 15.
Marine MFD integration by NMEA 2000 ...................................................................................... 137 15.1. NMEA 2000 Introduction ............................................................................................... 137 15.2. Supported Devices / PGNs ............................................................................................ 137 15.3. NMEA 2000 Configuration ............................................................................................. 139 15.4. Configuring Multiple Tank Level Measurements (Raymarine) ..................................................... 139 15.5.
Configuring Multiple Tank Level Measurements (Garmin) ......................................................... 140 15.6. Configuring Multiple Tank Level Measurements (Navico) .......................................................... 141 15.7. Configuring Multiple Tank Level Measurements (Furuno) .......................................................... 144 15.8. NMEA2000-out technical details ...................................................................................... 144 15.8.1. NMEA 2000 Glossary ........................................................................................ 144 15.8.2.
NMEA 2000 Virtual-devices ................................................................................. 145 15.8.3. NMEA 2000 Classes and Functions ........................................................................ 145 15.8.4. NMEA 2000 Instances ....................................................................................... 145 15.8.5. NMEA 2000 Changing Instances ........................................................................... 146 15.8.6. PGN 60928 NAME Unique Identity Numbers ............................................................. 151 16.
RV-C Support ..................................................................................................................... 152 16.1. RV-C Introduction ....................................................................................................... 152 16.2. Limitations ............................................................................................................... 152 16.3. Supported Devices ...................................................................................................... 153 16.4. RV-C Configuration ..................................................................................................... 154 16.4.1.
Configuration of RV-C out devices .......................................................................... 155 16.5. Garnet SeeLevel II 709-RVC & Victron GX device support ........................................................ 156 16.5.1. Wiring the Garnet SeeLevel II 709-RVC tank level sensor to a GX device ............................ 156 16.5.2. Installation and configuration ................................................................................ 156 17. Reset to factory defaults and Venus OS reinstall .......................................................................... 157 17.1.
Reset to factory defaults procedure ................................................................................... 157 17.2. Venus OS reinstall ...................................................................................................... 158 18. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 159 18.1. Error Codes .............................................................................................................. 159 18.2. FAQ ....................................................................................................................... 160 18.2.1. Q1:
I cannot switch my Multi/Quattro system on or off ................................................... 160 18.2.2. Q2: Do I need a BMV to see proper battery state of charge? ........................................... 160 18.2.3. Q3: I have no internet. Where can I insert a SIM card? .................................................. 160 18.2.4. Q4: Can I connect both a GX Device and a VGR2/VER to a Multi/Inverter/Quattro? ................. 160 18.2.5. Q5: Can I connect multiple Nucleo GX to a Multi/Inverter/Quattro? .................................... 161 18.2.6. Q6: I see incorrect current (amps) or power readings on my NGX ..................................... 161 18.2.7. Q7:
There is a menu entry named "Multi" instead of the VE.Bus product name ...................... 161 18.2.8. Q8: There is a menu entry named "Multi", while there is no Inverter, Multi or Quattro connected .. 161 18.2.9. Q9: When I type the IP address of the Nucleo GX into my browser, I see a web page mentioning Hiawatha? ................................................................................................ 161 18.2.10. Q10: I have multiple Solar chargers MPPT 150/70 running in parallel. From which one will I see the relay status in the NGX menu? ............................................................................. 162 18.2.11. Q11: How long should an automatic update take?
...................................................... 162 18.2.12. Q12: I have a VGR with IO Extender, how can I replace this with a Nucleo GX? ................... 162 18.2.13. Q13: Can I use Remote VEConfigure, as I was doing with the VGR2? ............................... 162 18.2.14. Q14: The Blue Power Panel could be powered through the VE.Net network, can I also do that with a Nucleo GX? ..................................................................................................... 162 18.2.15. Q15: What type of networking is used by the Nucleo GX (TCP and UDP ports)? ................... 162 18.2.16. Q16:
What is the functionality behind the menu item Remote support in the General menu? ..... 163 18.2.17. Q17: I don’t see support for VE.Net products in the list, is that still coming? ......................... 163 18.2.18. Q18: What is the data usage of the Nucleo GX? ........................................................ 163 18.2.19. Q19: How many AC Current Sensors can I connect in one VE.Bus system? ........................ 163