Connect more than three VE direct devices to a CERBO GX?

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I have an existing system with charge controllers using up all the VE direct ports on my Cerbo GX.

Now I want to add more solar capacity, and two more charge controllers.

But… I’m out of VE direct ports. how do I accomplish this?

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Welcome.
To add extra VE Direct devices to the Cerbo you can use VE.Direct to USB interface

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Read the manual:
https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Cerbo_GX/en/connecting-victron-products.html#UUID-6a3008bc-0383-455e-477b-981b4a653685

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you may use the Fraron multiplexer to connect 4 VE direct devices via USB to the Cerbo.
I use two of them and they work fine.

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Also see this post to enable RS485 over a 4 port ftdi adapter (you need one rs485 for mcu board for each rs485 device)

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OK, I’ll convert to USB, and use a USB hub.

Thanks!

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Be sure to use a good quality powered hub

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