Multiple MPPT and Colour GX

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stavarda asked Jan 20, '20

Multiple MPPT and Colour GX

Hello All

I have 6 x100/20 MPPT smart controllers and want to connect them to the Colour GX display unit, how do i do this as there is only on port.

what additional hardware do i need

thanks in advance

Stephen

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Answer 1 · 2020-01-20T21:01:57Z

Matthias Lange - DE answered · Jan 20, 2020 at 09:01 PM

You need VE.direct to USB cables and an (aktiv) USB-Hub.

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stavarda commented · Jan 21, 2020 at 05:35 PM

hi thanks, should it be usb 3 ?

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Matthias Lange - DE ♦ stavarda commented · Jan 21, 2020 at 05:48 PM

No, USB 2.0 ist good enough.

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Answer 2 · 2020-01-20T21:10:40Z

wkirby answered · Jan 20, 2020 at 09:10 PM

It is possible to connect more VE.Direct devices using VE.Direct - USB cables and a good reliable USB hub. I like the D-Link USB hubs or any with a SMSC (Microchip) chipset.

VE.Direct - USB cables like these: https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-direct-to-usb-interface

However, I think the CCGX does not have enough CPU power for six VE.Direct devices, five is the recommended limit.

Check the comparison table below and look at the Performance section.
https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:start#comparison_table

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stavarda commented · Jan 21, 2020 at 05:33 PM

ok will look at it , was looking at adding the OCTO unit , thin i can downsize to get less

looks like i also need

Victron Energy CANvu GX IO Extender and wiring kit

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Matthias Lange - DE ♦ stavarda commented · Jan 21, 2020 at 05:50 PM

This wiring kit is for he CANvu GX.

The Octo GX has 8 VE.direct ports.

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