Victron Ekrano GX – 7-inch touchscreen

Victron Energy Ekrano GX is an advanced communication and control centre for Victron Energy systems with an integrated 7-inch touchscreen display. It combines monitoring, control and connectivity for complex energy systems, providing a real-time overview of battery state, power consumption, photovoltaic yield, generator and mains parameters, tank levels and temperature measurements.

Ekrano GX provides local access through its built-in display, Wi-Fi Access Point, Ethernet and Bluetooth Smart, as well as remote access through Victron Remote Management (VRM). With VE.Direct, VE.Bus, VE.Can and extensive input/output connectivity, it is suitable for centralised control in campervans, caravans, marine systems, professional vehicles, off-grid installations and backup power systems.

Key benefits

• Integrated 7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen with 1024 × 600 pixel resolution.
• Monitoring and control of Victron Energy systems from the local display, mobile device, MFD or remotely via VRM.
• Built-in Wi-Fi Access Point for local Remote Console access and configuration.
• Bluetooth Smart for configuring network connectivity through VictronConnect.
• Three isolated VE.Direct ports and one isolated VE.Bus interface with two parallel RJ45 sockets.
• Two VE.Can interfaces: one isolated and one non-isolated.
• Ethernet, two USB-A Host ports and a microSD card slot.
• Two programmable relays with NO/COM/NC contacts for alarms, generator control, pump control, temperature-based control or manual operation.
• Inputs for three resistive tank-level sensors, two temperature sensors and two digital inputs.
• Dynamic or manual backlight adjustment with automatic timer control.
• Recessed button on the rear for enabling or disabling the touchscreen and preventing unauthorised operation.
• Front panel rated IP54 when installed with the steel mounting bracket.

Applications

Victron Energy Ekrano GX is designed for centralised monitoring and control of Victron systems in campervans, caravans, boats, professional and emergency vehicles, off-grid systems, energy storage systems and backup power installations. It is suitable for systems with inverter/chargers, solar chargers, battery monitors, generators, tank sensors and additional temperature sensors.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Victron Energy
• Model: Ekrano GX
• SKU: BPP900480100
• Supply voltage: 8–70 V DC
• Power draw with display on at 100% brightness: 6.2 W at 12 V; 6.6 W at 24 V; 7.4 W at 48 V
• Power draw with display off: 2.6 W at 12 V; 3.0 W at 24 V; 3.7 W at 48 V
• Relays: 2 × NO/NC; up to 3 A at DC up to 30 VDC; up to 1 A at AC 125 VAC
• VE.Direct: 3 isolated ports; up to 25 VE.Direct devices in total, depending on system configuration
• VE.Bus: 1 isolated bus with 2 parallel RJ45 sockets
• VE.Can: 2 interfaces: 1 isolated and 1 non-isolated
• Ethernet: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes; 2.4 GHz, 2.412–2.462 GHz range
• Bluetooth Smart: Yes; 2.402–2.48 GHz range
• USB: 2 × USB-A Host; 1.5 A at 5 V combined limit
• Memory card slot: microSD; SDHC up to 32 GB
• Tank-level inputs: 3 resistive inputs
• Temperature inputs: 2
• Digital inputs: 2
• Display: 7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen
• Resolution: 1024 × 600 pixels
• Maximum backlight brightness: 1000 cd/m²
• Backlight dimming: Automatic through the built-in ambient light sensor or manual through Remote Console; timer for automatic on/off
• Operating temperature: −20 to +50 °C
• Protection category: front IP54 with the steel mounting bracket; IP31 when installed with springs; rear IP21
• Mounting: integrated flush panel mount or blind-hole mount with mounting accessories
• Dimensions, H × W × D: 124 × 187 × 29.8 mm, excluding connectors and mounting accessories
• Buzzer: Built-in
• Safety: IEC 62368-1
• EMC: EN 301489-1, EN 301489-17
• Automotive standard: ECE R10-6

Connectivity and control

Ekrano GX provides local and remote access to the system. Its built-in Wi-Fi Access Point enables Remote Console access without requiring an additional router. Ethernet and Wi-Fi client mode provide network connectivity, remote monitoring and data logging to Victron Remote Management (VRM) when the system has an internet connection.

Bluetooth Smart is used to configure network connectivity through VictronConnect. VE.Direct, VE.Bus and VE.Can enable integration with compatible Victron Energy inverter/chargers, solar chargers, battery monitors and other system components. The two USB-A ports support additional USB devices, while the microSD card slot can be used for data and system file storage and transfer.

Mounting

The unit is optimised for a clean panel or blind-hole installation. It supports rear mounting with the steel bracket or front mounting using the attached springs.