Victron Energy Color Control GX Monitor, 8-70V DC, Button Control

Overview

The Victron Energy BPP010300100R is a Color Control GX monitor with button control for viewing, controlling, and coordinating a Victron power system from one panel on board. It works as the communication center for compatible Victron inverter chargers, inverters, Quattros, MPPT solar chargers, battery monitors, VE.Can devices, and supported tank or GPS inputs.

The unit accepts an 8 to 70 V DC power supply, making it suitable for common 12 V, 24 V, and 48 V marine electrical systems when installed with the correct protection. Its 130 x 120 x 28 mm body gives it a practical panel footprint at a helm, nav station, or electrical control area where battery state, AC loads, PV harvest, generator input, alarms, and system status need to be checked quickly.

When connected to the internet, the Color Control GX can send system readings to Victron Remote Management for remote monitoring and configuration. This is useful for owners who want to check batteries, solar charging, shore power, or generator behavior while away from the boat.

Key features

• Button-operated color display gives a local overview of battery state of charge, current power consumption, PV production, and mains or generator input.
• 8 to 70 V DC power input supports installation across a wide range of DC boat systems when wired with the correct fuse and cabling.
• Includes two isolated VE.Direct ports, two isolated VE.Can RJ45 sockets, and two isolated VE.Bus RJ45 sockets for connecting compatible Victron equipment.
• Two USB Host ports allow connection of supported accessories such as USB storage, GPS, WiFi adapter, or VE.Direct to USB adapters where the system layout requires them.
• Ethernet RJ45 port gives a wired network option for VRM access, Remote Console, software updates, and Modbus-TCP gateway use.
• Potential-free normally open relay contact rated at 3 A, 30 V DC, or 250 V AC can be used for alarm signaling or automatic generator start and stop functions.
• Operating temperature range of -20 to +50 C suits protected marine electrical spaces that can see wide seasonal temperature changes.

Installation and setup

Mount the display where it can be seen and operated without opening a locker or engine-room panel. A dry, protected location is the right choice, such as the navigation station, main electrical panel, pilothouse, or inside a covered helm console. Avoid exposed washdown areas unless the surrounding enclosure gives suitable protection.

The unit is powered from the Power in V+ connector and does not take operating power from the communication networks. A 1 A slow-blow fuse should be used on the supply feed. In systems with several connected devices, the isolated VE.Bus, VE.Direct, and VE.Can ports help reduce ground-loop concerns, while USB accessories should be planned carefully because the USB ports are not isolated.

Electrical and system integration

For Victron-based marine power systems, this monitor is most useful when the boat has more than one device to track. It can bring together information from inverter chargers, MPPT solar chargers, BMV battery monitors, Lynx devices, Skylla-i chargers, NMEA 2000 tank sensors, and supported third-party equipment, depending on the final system layout.

Remote Console over VRM or the local network lets the same interface be used away from the physical display. For boats with a generator, the relay and control logic can support automatic start and stop based on conditions such as battery state of charge, voltage, load, and quiet-time rules.

Use cases on board

This monitor is a strong fit for cruising boats, fishing vessels, and liveaboard systems that rely on inverter power, solar charging, battery storage, and generator backup. It gives the skipper or installer one place to confirm whether the energy system is charging, discharging, supporting AC loads, or waiting for shore or generator input.

It is also useful for owners who leave the boat at a dock, mooring, or yard and still want visibility into battery condition and system history through VRM when an internet connection is available.

Maintenance and care

Keep the display and connectors dry, clean, and protected from salt spray. During seasonal checks, confirm that RJ45, VE.Direct, USB, Ethernet, and power connections are seated properly and free from corrosion. Where data logging is important, a microSD card or USB stick can be used for additional storage and later review.

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