User manual

1 Contents of the box

1x VE.Net GMDSS Panel

4x Black screw to mount the panel

1x Panel cutout

1x Installation and user manual

2 Introduction

Victron Energy has established an international reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of energy

systems. Our R&D department is the driving force behind this reputation. It is continually seeking new ways of

incorporating the latest technology in our products. Each step forward results in value-added technical and

economical features.

3 Definitions

GMDSS charger in this manual a GMDSS charger refers to a Victron Energy Skylla-TG GMDSS

charger, which can be remotely monitored by the VE.Net GMDSS panel.

Battery Whenever battery is used in this manual it can equally well refer to a battery bank,

depending on your setup.

Panel refers to the VE.Net GMDSS panel

4 VE.Net GMDSS panel

Since the GMDSS charger is in general located at a different location then the ships control, the GMDSS charger of

Victron Energy can be remotely monitored and alarms are available where they should. The VE.Net GMDSS panel

does not only monitor the state of the charger, but provides information about the connected battery as well.

5 Prerequisites

• This manual assumes that the GMDSS charger is already installed. (If this is not the case refer to the appropriate

manual of the GMDSS charger)

6 Installation and configurations instructions

1. Mount the panel

2. If required connect the alarm relay. Refer to figure 1 for the locations of the connectors.

3. Connect the panel to the GMDSS charger with a standard straight UTP cable.

(The VE.Net GMDSS Panel will also be powered from this cable)

4. The panel will start automatically and establish a connection with the GMDSS charger

5. The panel displays the current state of the battery.

Figure 1. VE.Net GMDSS Panel Connections

VE.Net Connection

Alarm relay connector