Victron Cerbo GX Boat Monitoring and Control - Product Review with Jeff Cote - Part 2 of 2
May 7, 2023 · 4 min · 5K views
What this video covers
Installing a Victron Cerbo GX system requires strategic placement of the central unit, the SmartShunt, and the display screen to ensure accurate data collection and ease of use. Mount the SmartShunt directly between the house battery negative terminal and the negative distribution bus to ensure the device captures all charging and discharge current.1:05 The Cerbo GX unit acts as the system brain and should be positioned to accommodate cable runs from various inputs, including temperature sensors, tank sensors, solar controllers, and USB GPS devices.2:33 Place the Touch 50 or Touch 70 display screen in a highly accessible, visible location to facilitate frequent monitoring of electrical data.2:17 While the Cerbo GX can be located near the inverter charger or batteries, prioritize cable length constraints for the display screen during the planning phase.3:15 Proper wiring of the SmartShunt remains critical, as the system will report inaccurate data if the shunt fails to monitor the entire electrical load.4:05
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