I have two other posts, one each on the Victron AC and DC systems installed, with their GX monitoring and control hub, and another post discussing the NMEA 2000 network. While these two networks and their devices are functioning to expectation and within my initial scope, there is certainly more to explore. Though not my top priority, what can be done with this technology is intriguing.
These seperate neworks can be integrated to enable monitoring the Victron devices on the MFD or by mobile app, or a standalone computer, or in, real time via the satellite communications sytem, which with its hub and Ethernet connectivity, could be considered a third network. An obvious application is satellite downloads for chart overlays of weather forecasts, buyt data can also be uploaded to the VRM portal (or ?) other destinations like GPS positions and even weeather instrument data.
At this stage, I will simply complete the Victron installation and commissioning, then integrate it with the NMEA2000 network. One more cable, a VE.can to N2K adaptor is required. Maybe I'll plug in a laptop and explore.
An overview of the CerboGX potential here:
https://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2025/02/03/transform-your-boating-experience-with-victron-gx/
The Victron devices present and their connectivity are as follows:
- Cerbo GX Ethernet and N2K
- Smartsolar MPPT 100/30 VE.Direct/BT
- Smartsolar MPPT 100/50 VE.Direct/BT
- 3600VA automatic isolation transformer n/a
- Victron Multiplus 12/1600/70-16 VE.CAN (RJ45)
- Victron Lynx Shunt RJ12
- Victron 125vac inverter VEDirect
- Victron BMV12 (as DC monitor) VE.Direct/BT
- Victron Orion Tr-Smart 12/12-30 BT
Other hardware:
- The MFDs are both B&G Zeus3 models,
- OPENcpn running on a PC.
- I have an actisense NGT-1 N2K to USB Gateway.
- Cobham Sailor FleetONE satellite transceiver
- Redbox wifi router.
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