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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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Matthias Lange - DE answered ·

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

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stavarda avatar image stavarda commented ·

hi thanks, should it be usb 3 ?


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Matthias Lange - DE avatar image Matthias Lange - DE ♦ stavarda commented ·

No, USB 2.0 ist good enough.

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wkirby answered ·

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 avatar image stavarda commented ·

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 avatar image Matthias Lange - DE ♦ stavarda commented ·

This wiring kit is for he CANvu GX.

The Octo GX has 8 VE.direct ports.

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