I am using a Victron BlueSolar MPPT 100/20 charge controller connected to a Cerbo GX through its VE.Direct port. We would also like to connect an MPPT Control display to the same charge controller for local monitoring and configuration.
Since the MPPT 100/20 has only one VE.Direct port, we would like to clarify the following:
Is it possible to connect both the Cerbo GX and the MPPT Control display simultaneously using a VE.Direct Y-splitter?
If a standard Y-splitter is not supported, is there an approved adapter or alternative wiring arrangement that allows both devices to operate simultaneously?
Would using a VE.Direct-to-USB interface or another accessory provide a suitable solution without affecting the existing Cerbo GX monitoring and communication?
We would appreciate your technical advice and recommendation for the appropriate connection arrangement.
Since the Y-splitter is not a viable solution, could you please advise whether there is any alternative way to connect both the Cerbo GX and the MPPT Control display to the Victron BlueSolar MPPT 100/20 simultaneously?
Our objective is to retain the existing VE.Direct connection to the Cerbo GX while also providing a dedicated local display for monitoring and configuration, without compromising the functionality of either device.
We would appreciate any alternative solutions or recommendations from Victron.
I did not got your point, I want to connect two devices in the MPPT controller which has only one port. Do you mean I can connect the cerbo to MPPT by VE direct cable and connect the MPPT display to the cerbo?
It can be done with a usb to be direct cable that is unplugged once it is done. At most it will interrupt Comms for about 3 minutes depending on how fast you are at programming.
If you connected the cerbo to the inverternet and the vrm, it is possible to program it over the vrm using Victron connect.
Programming only needs to be done once.