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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Victron Energy
Victron Energy has established an international reputation as a leading designer and
manufacturer of energy systems. Our R&D department is the driving force behind this
reputation. It is continually seeking new ways of incorporating the latest technology in our
products. Each step forward results in value-added technical and economical features.
1.2 introduction to Victron Remote Management
Victron Remote Management (VRM)
Victron Remote Management is the name of a system which consists of a modem and a
monitoring website.
To get a preview: please go to https://vrm.victronenergy.com, and login at "Victron Remote
Management" via the Login menu on the upper right of the page.
Username: demo@victronenergy.com
Password: vrmdemo
Victron Global Remote (VGR)
The Victron Global Remote is a GSM/GPRS modem with two serial connections. It has one
connection for a VE.Bus unit/system. This connection needs a MK2 which is supplied with the
VGR. The other connection is to connect a BMV-602 Battery Monitor. To connect it to a BMV-602
you will also need the BMV-602 Datalink. The BMV-602 Datalink is an accessory of the BMV-602
which needs to be purchased separately.
The Victron Global Remote can also be used as a standalone unit, without connecting it to the
monitoring website. See Chapter 3 for more information.
1.3 Compatibilty
The minimal version of the VE.Bus devices connected is 19xx111 or 20xx111, released in 2007.
The minimal firmware version of a BMV-60xS is 2.06, released on 22
It is not possible to combine the Global Remote or Ethernet Remote with one of the following
products in a VE.Bus system:
- VE.Net to VE.Bus Converter
- Blue Power Panel 2
- Blue Power Panel GX
- VE.Bus to NMEA2000 interface
Combining with the Digital Multi Control, VE.Bus Multi Control or Phoenix Inverter Control is
possible.
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