2. Introduction
2.1. What is the Ekrano GX?
The Ekrano GX (EGX) is the newest addition to the GX product family. It is an all-in-one device with built-in 7-inch touchscreen display and extensive connectivity. The Ekrano GX is the successor of the Color Control GX.
GX products are Victron's state-of-the-art monitoring and control solution that run our Venus OS operating system. It sits at the heart of your energy installation. All the other system-components such as inverter/chargers, solar chargers, and batteries are connected to it. The EGX ensures that they all work in harmony.
To monitor and control your system, you can simply access it remotely via our Victron Remote Management (VRM) portal from anywhere in the world using an internet connection. Or access it directly, using the integrated touchscreen, a web browser, a Multi-Functional Display (MFD) or our VictronConnect app.
The Remote Console serves as the primary control center for monitoring, controlling and managing your system.
The EGX also provides VRM: Remote firmware updates and allows settings to be changed remotely.
Note that all the information in this manual refers to the latest software. You can check your device has the latest version in the firmware menu (see the Firmware updates chapter) when the GX device is connected to the internet. For installations without internet, you can find the latest version in Victron Professional.
2.2. What's in the box?
Ekrano GX | |
Power cable with 3.15A inline fuse and M8 terminal eyes for battery or DC busbar-attachment | |
VE.Can terminators (2 pcs) | |
Terminal blocks with mounting screws for: Relays (2 pcs), Power Connector IO terminal block with quick release clamps | |
Mounting material: | |
Steel bracket for panel mount incl. rods, wingnuts and washers | |
Springs for panel blind hole mount incl. screws and washers |