Advanced system monitoring and control for connected power installations

The latest generation GX communication centre provides centralised monitoring, control and connectivity across complex marine, RV, off-grid, backup and energy storage systems. The MK3 introduces a 4 × Cortex-A53 64-bit processor, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB flash storage, providing a significant hardware platform update for system management and connected applications. Extensive interfaces support managed lithium batteries, solar chargers, inverter/chargers, generators, tank and temperature monitoring, while remote access through the VRM portal enables system performance, alarms and settings to be managed from virtually anywhere.

Key Features

• MK3 processing platform: Features a 4 × Cortex-A53 64-bit processor with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB flash storage for system monitoring, communications and control.
• Dual VE.Can connectivity: Two fully functional CAN bus ports provide greater flexibility for larger systems, including installations requiring simultaneous managed battery and VE.Can device connectivity.
• Extensive device integration: Provides three VE.Direct ports, three USB ports, four digital inputs, four tank level inputs, four temperature inputs and two relays for connecting and controlling system equipment.
• Fully functional USB ports: All three USB connections support USB functionality rather than reserving one solely for power supply.
• Pulse-counting digital inputs: Digital inputs support pulse counting for additional monitoring and measurement applications.
• Remote monitoring through VRM: Monitor battery state of charge, power consumption, solar generation, mains and generator operation, tank levels, temperatures, alarms and other system information remotely through the Victron Remote Management portal.
• Local monitoring options: Supports connection to an optional GX Touch display, compatible multifunction displays and VictronConnect for convenient local system access.
• Bluetooth connectivity: Allows compatible devices to connect through VictronConnect for configuration and system access.
• Generator management: Supports automatic generator start and stop functionality, including configurable operating conditions and quiet periods.
• NMEA 2000 integration: NMEA 2000-out support enables system information to be integrated into compatible marine networks.
• Large system support: The additional CAN bus connectivity can support managed lithium battery communication while another port accommodates multiple VE.Can solar chargers.
• Flexible installation: Compatible with DIN-rail mounting using the appropriate optional adapter and supports separately mounted GX Touch displays for clean dashboard installations.
• Broad application support: Suitable for marine, RV, emergency vehicle, off-grid, backup and energy storage installations requiring centralised power system management.

Centralising connected equipment through a single communication platform makes it easier to monitor system status, optimise operation and diagnose issues locally or remotely. The upgraded MK3 hardware also provides a stronger processing and storage platform for increasingly complex connected power systems.