We just ordered a Cerbo GX MK2 and Multiplus2 48/5000, to connect to our Seplos Mason 280 battery boxes. They have the V2 (10E) BMS fitted. I see this new Cerbo version does not have a BMS-Can port, but 2x VE-CAN ports instead.
So the noob question is, without the BMS-Can port, how can the new Cerbo GX MK2 communicate with the Seplos? I have seen a VE.Can to CAN-bus BMS cable (types A and B) on the Victron site but not if either is A or B are the answer.
Hi @Zenoco,
Either of the two VE.Can interfaces can be configured to be BMS-Can ports inside the VenusOS interface.
They are more flexible.
The type a or type b cable refers to a wiring configuration and depends on the battery manufacturers. If they claim to support Victron then this is one of the bits of information to look for.
Some batteries support both types of cable.
Hello Guy. I didn't realise the ports were configurable, but permanently set to VE.Can. Is there a manual for the Mk2 for download? Thanks. Sean
As far as I know, documentation has not been updated yet.
The section that kind of covers the situation is here, but I agree it could be improved now given the new model.
https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Cerbo_GX/en/connecting-victron-products.html#UUID-86f0c9ce-19b8-9f83-6745-de4b950fc268
