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REV 8 – Last update 12 May 2014
Color Control GX
Firmware version v1.13
Frequently asked questions
Is there a manual available?
No, the manual is not yet available. As long as it isn’t, please use this datasheet.
Are there special instructions for connecting the Color Control to the Internet?
No. Simply connect it to an existing Ethernet network. This network should have support for DHCP, since manual setup of an ip-address
is not yet possible in the Color Control. Almost all Ethernet networks have a DHCP server. The identifier that you need to add the Color
Control to your account is available in the setup menu. Go to VRM Online portal, and then look at the VRM Portal Identifier.
I have no internet, where can I insert a sim-card?
There is no 3G modem in the Color Control, and therefore also no slot for a sim-card. Go to a local store and buy a 3G router with
Ethernet ports. More information in this blog post: http://www.victronenergy.com/blog/2014/03/09/off-grid-color-control-gx-to-vrm-
portal-connectivity/. Note that it is not possible to use a VGR2 or VER for this. Also it will not be possible in the foreseeable future.
Can I connect both a Color Control and a VGR2/VER to a Multi/Inverter/Quattro?
No, unfortunately you cannot.
Can I connect multiple Color Controls to a Multi/Inverter/Quattro?
No, not yet.
Can I use the Color Control in an installation with a VE.Bus BMS?
Yes, since CCGX firmware version v1.11 you can. Notes:
- Connect the CCGX to the socket labeled ‘MultiPlus/Quattro’, or to one of the Multi’s/Quattro’s in the system. Do not connect
to the Remote panel socket on the VE.Bus BMS.
- The On/Off/Charger Only switch and the Current limiter options will be disabled in the CCGX menu. To remote control the
Multi or Quattro when used with a VE.Bus BMS, add a Digital Multi Control to the system:
- Combining MultiPlus/Quattro with a VE.Bus BMS and a Digital Multi Control is possible. Connect the Digital Multi Control to
the RJ-45 socket on the VE.Bus BMS labeled ‘Remote panel’.
- Power the Color Control GX through the VE.Bus BMS: connect Power in V+ on the Color Control GX to Load disconnect on
the VE.Bus BMS. And connect both negatives to a common Battery -.
- The Color Control checks if a VE.Bus BMS or Digital Multi Control is present on power-up. Once the Color Control GX has seen
one of these products, the On/Off/Charger Only switch and the Current limiter options will be disabled until you initiate a
Redetect system, found in the Multi menu.
Can I connect the Color Control and a Digital Multi Control to a Multi/Inverter/Quattro?
Yes. Note that the On/Off/Charger Only switch, and the Set shore current option are then net enabled in the CCGX menu.They are
overridden by the DMC.
Can I connect multiple BMV’s or multiple MPPT’s?
Yes. You can even connect an off-the-shelf USB hub to one of the two USB ports, and then use the VE.Direct to USB interface,
ASS030530000, to connect many of them. The maximum possible number has not been tested yet.
What do I need to connect a BMV-700 to the Color Control?
A VE.Direct cable.
Are there other ways to connect a BMV-700?
Yes, besides using the simple cable it is also possible to use the VE.Direct to USB cable. Another way is to use the VE.Direct to VE.Can
interface. Both options could be useful when you want to connect many BMV’s to the same CCGX. Note that the canbus needs to be
powered separately as the BMV and the CCGX do not power the canbus.
What do I need to connect a BMV-600 to the Color Control?
A BMV-60xS to VE.Direct cable
Are there other ways to connect a BMV-600?
Yes, besides using the simple serial cable it is also possible to use the VE.Can to NMEA2000 cable together with a BMV-60xS to
NMEA2000 interface. Both options could be useful when you want to connect many BMV’s to the same CCGX. Note that the canbus
needs to be powered separately, as the BMV and the CCGX do not power the canbus.
Can I connect my MPPT 70/15, 75/15, 100/15 and/or 75/50?
Yes. Since Color Control version v1.08. Note that these MPPT’s need to run v1.09 or later. Contact Victron Service for update instructions
and files.
Note on the MPPT 70/15: the 70/15 needs to be from year/week 1308 or later. Earlier 70/15’s are not compatible with the CCGX,
upgrading MPPT firmware will not help. To find the year/week number, look for the serial number which is printed on a label on the
back. For example number HQ1309DER4F means 2013, week 09. Every MPPT 70/15’s currently shipped from our warehouse is of the
required newer version.
Color Control GX