Updating Cerbo GX software ????????????

[Yoda]

OK as part of my using the Cerbo Gx to activate it relays using temp sensors I went to the trailer touch 50 screen, and did not see the temp sensors. I was able to see the generator start etc, so I obviously need to update. I also tried VE Connect using bluetooth - there I cant see the cerbo settings either. I also cant get my VRM account to connect, but I suspect that is because I don't have an internet connection, but my Iphone does and it did not work - seemed to lock up trying to add the Cerbo GX to the VRM account.

Now I know how to update the multiplus by plugging into my desktop - have not tried the laptop yet, but that involves disconnecting the cerbo gx before hand. Do I just plug into the eithernet port of the GX to the computer and use victron connect?

Would adding the GX LTE 4G https://www.victronenergy.com/access...av-secondimage solve my problem and allow updating without needing my laptop and my MKS to USB brick.

This is out of my wheelhouse right now, so trying to understand. Things work so I don't want to mess thing up. Maybe this is another reason to come to the National Rally.

Maybe somewhere are instructions to do this - Ill go search some more

Keith

[howson]

Yoda

On your Cerbo, go to SETTINGS



Then scroll down to RELAY



Click on FUNCTION



Select the FUNCTION desired. Note your CERBO may have more options than my older CCGX.



Also...to update or view your information via the VRM Portal a stable internet connection (between the Cerbo and the internet) is essential. ncitro will have to chime in on the internet connection possibilities as he's much more knowledgeable about that topic than I am.

Howard

[Yoda]

Yoda

On your Cerbo, go to SETTINGS...

Well close - on the last screen Temperature does not show up. Does a temp probe need to be attached to the cerbo?

[Yoda]

Also in settings I was able to get VRM connected to my house LAN network using the touch 50, but I don't see anything on my home computer using the Victron connect and VRM setting. I have not tried updating with the touch 50 screen or if that can be done from there. I got cold so came inside.

Keith

[Country Campers]

Updating the Touch 50 will happen right on the Touch 50, you will need to be connected to wifi or internet on the Touch 50 to do this.

Brian

[Yoda]

Updating the Touch 50 will happen right on the Touch 50, you will need to be connected to wifi or internet on the Touch 50 to do this.

Brian

Thanks Brian
If the screen says connected to my house Lan network am I good?. I guess I can play around with it tomorrow - even take the laptop out to see if it will connect up - has a better antenna than my phone and is also connected to my house Lan net.

Keith

[ncitro]

Yoda I would think so yes.

Regarding VRM, I know you're a bit of a technophobe but if you're familiar with tethering you should be able to connect your cerbo to your phones wireless hotspot. Once it's connected you can connect to VRM from your laptop and push the update. That's probably your easiest method. That said I'd be surprised if you needed the update to do what you wanted to do.

[Guest]

Is there a reason that a new thread was started on this subject?

Jim

[Jimmer]

Don't know what firmware you are using, but I don't think you need to update the firmware to get the sensors to display.
- On the Touch50, got to Settings.
- In settings, go to the very bottom and click on I/O
- When in I/O, go to analog sensors and activate the sensors. They will then show up on the display.

(I've never actually done this, but watched a bunch of videos recently when thinking about how to get tank sensors to show up on the Touch 50)

[howson]

Well close - on the last screen Temperature does not show up. Does a temp probe need to be attached to the cerbo?

Hmmm...I don't know. I don't have one attached to the CCGX so not sure why that option is not available to you.

Country Campers -- do you have a Cerbo? Jimmer ? What options do you guys see?

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Yoda -- for the connection via VRM, ensure under SETTINGS > VRM online portal > that Logging enabled is on.




Also make sure that SETTINGS > REMOTE CONSOLE > Enable on VRM is on.

[Jimmer]

I'm not really sure what I'm talking about here, and not sure exactly the type of sensor your connecting. Maybe what I wrote only pertains to sensors wired to the Cerbo GX. If you are using wireless sensors, there are a lot of YouTube videos on how to configure the Cerbo GX to see them. But, as I wrote above:

1) Go to Settings.
2) In Settings, scroll to the bottom and select I/O


Under the I/O screen, select Analog Inputs



Under the Analog Inputs, select what sensor your temp sensor is connected to:


I tried this, and the temp display did not show up, but maybe that's because I don't actually have a temperature sensor connected to the Cerbo.

If I'm way off as to what you are trying to do, sorry but this thread doesn't explain what type of sensor you are connecting.

[acoleman43]

OK as part of my using the Cerbo Gx to activate it relays using temp sensors I went to the trailer touch 50 screen, and did not see the temp sensors. I was able to see the generator start etc, so I obviously need to update. I also tried VE Connect using bluetooth - there I cant see the cerbo settings either. I also cant get my VRM account to connect, but I suspect that is because I don't have an internet connection, but my Iphone does and it did not work - seemed to lock up trying to add the Cerbo GX to the VRM account.

Now I know how to update the multiplus by plugging into my desktop - have not tried the laptop yet, but that involves disconnecting the cerbo gx before hand. Do I just plug into the eithernet port of the GX to the computer and use victron connect?

Would adding the GX LTE 4G https://www.victronenergy.com/access...av-secondimage solve my problem and allow updating without needing my laptop and my MKS to USB brick.

This is out of my wheelhouse right now, so trying to understand. Things work so I don't want to mess thing up. Maybe this is another reason to come to the National Rally.

Maybe somewhere are instructions to do this - Ill go search some more

Keith

I just posted a tutorial here: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...make-one/page3

I hope it is correct ........

[Yoda]

Don't know what firmware you are using, but I don't think you need to update the firmware to get the sensors to display.
- On the Touch50, got to Settings.
- In settings, go to the very bottom and click on I/O
- When in I/O, go to analog sensors and activate the sensors. They will then show up on the display.

(I've never actually done this, but watched a bunch of videos recently when thinking about how to get tank sensors to show up on the Touch 50)

Thanks Howard Ill print this out. The screen shot says to manual reboot after changing. I think I saw a tab to do that, or will cutting the power and then power up do the same?

Keith

[Yoda]

I'm not really sure what I'm talking about here, and not sure exactly the type of sensor your connecting. Maybe what I wrote only pertains to sensors wired to the Cerbo GX. If you are using wireless sensors, there are a lot of YouTube videos on how to configure the Cerbo GX to see them. But, as I wrote above:

1) Go to Settings.
2) In Settings, scroll to the bottom and select I/O


Under the I/O screen, select Analog Inputs



Under the Analog Inputs, select what sensor your temp sensor is connected to:


I tried this, and the temp display did not show up, but maybe that's because I don't actually have a temperature sensor connected to the Cerbo.

If I'm way off as to what you are trying to do, sorry but this thread doesn't explain what type of sensor you are connecting.

Jimmer
I am wanting to use the sensors compatible with the GX https://www.victronenergy.com/access...a-pmp-venus-gx to operate the GX programmable relays to activate future heating pads to keep my future Lithium battery pack warm during cold weather. The relay would turn the heating pads on or off as needed. Hoping to save cost on buying batterys with the built in heating pads.

Thanks for the screen shots - they will be very helpful.

Keith

[Yoda]

Everyone Thanks for the detailed help. I will try and document everything I do, including pictures of my screens as I go. As always you folks are fantastic.

Keith