Venus OS 3.60 Release
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Table of Contents
1. Switch pane
2. Marine-specific updates
3. VE.Bus settings backup and restore
4. Managed battery improvements
5. Zero feed-in & more control on PV Inverters
6. Redesigned settings menu
7. Modification checks page
8. Node-RED automation improvements
9. Additional improvements
New Switch pane
The Switch pane is a quick-access control panel—via touchscreen or VRM—for managing switching functions in vehicles, boats, or stationary setups.
A new button at the top left of the New UI opens this pane, letting users control digital outputs, relays, and other systems on supported devices.
The Switch pane
Energy Solutions SmartSwitch DC4 Support
The SmartSwitch DC4 from Energy Solutions↗️ is supported in this release.
The latching, momentary and adjustable outputs (dimmers) are all supported in the Switch pane.
The SmartSwitch connects over VE.CAN and is accessible via the Device List.
Energy Solutions SmartSwitch DC4 Settings
The SmartSwitch has an additional option to set a fuse rating for each output which can be configured in the device menu on the GX.
Switch channels can be added to groups, and multiple switches can be used on a single VE.CAN bus.
Victron Energy Electric Boats Solution
New Boat page
Victron Energy introduces a dedicated page for electric boats, enhancing your system with seamless GPS integration and electric propulsion monitoring.
Whether measured using a Victron Energy SmartShunt or connected through NMEA2000, this new page delivers clear, real-time insights — purpose-built for electric boating.
The display automatically adapts to the available data. The next slides will show typical combinations.
Example 1:
SmartShunt
For craft with (only) a SmartShunt, configured and installed to be metering an electric drive, propulsion power is displayed in addition to battery SOC%, Time to Go and AC/DC loads.
Example 2:
SmartShunt plus GPS
Same as previous slide, but now with the addition of a GPS.
Making the page show speed as the center information and motor draw on the right.
And the main battery data is available on the left: battery SOC% and Time to Go.
Example 3:�NMEA2000-integrated propulsion engine
For an electric propulsion system integrated over NMEA2000, the display includes:
Example 4: NMEA2000-integrated propulsion engine with GPS
For an NMEA2000 integration electric propulsion system with a GPS, the display includes:
How to integrate
GPS:
Electric Propulsion:
PGN's 128002, 127490 and 127494
Configuration
VRM Monitoring
The data relevant to the electric propulsion system is made available on VRM, including detailed data in the Advanced section of VRM.
User-driven initiatives
The Victron Energy Community forum is a great place for lively discussions on different integration strategies for systems from known brands as well as DIY propulsion solutions:
High-Res MFD app display
The updated Marine MFD HTML5 App significantly improves the quality of the display on high definition MFDs like the Garmin 9000.
Additionally, a night mode has been added which paints the display in a soft red which is easier on the eyes at night.
Select individual tanks
to display on Brief page
Brief page centre can now have rings added for individual tanks.��The example shows a typical marine application:
The rings can be configured in
Settings > General > Display & appearance > Brief page
VE.Bus Settings backup and restore
VE.Bus Settings backup and restore guide
The backup process is similar to using Remote VE.Configure download in VRM. The display on the GX will stop reporting information from the VE.Bus device while the backup completes.
The restore process is similar to using Remote VE.Configure upload in VRM. If the uploaded configuration include assistants or any changed settings that require a restart, the system will restart during the restore process.
Managed battery improvements
Automatic configuration of DVCC on CAN-connected batteries added for:
Heating & cooling control for batteries
Together with the Victron NG batteries, this new feature uses the relay of the GX-device to control heating of batteries in cold conditions, as well as cooling if so required.
Requires the Lynx Smart BMS NG, but does not work with the Small BMS NG or VE.Bus BMS NG.��Also works with other compatible managed batteries, provided that they transmit cell temperature data to the GX.
Requires heating pads and/or cooling devices to be installed.
PV Inverter support
Support for managed PV inverters on GX devices has been expanded to include zero feed-in and Dynamic ESS control for any PV inverter compatible with Sunspec™ information models 123 or 704. Confirmed brands include:
We encourage users to test and share feedback on other devices claiming Sunspec™ 123 or 704 support in their firmware.�Join the discussion in the Community Thread ↗️
Redesigned Settings menu
The Settings menu has been completely redesigned to ease navigation and make better use of the higher resolution interface in the New UI.
In addition to new high level categories, the update brings breadcrumbs to the top of the screen to help users see at a glance where they are in the settings menu, and with a tap they can navigate back to a specific point.
Modification checks page
A “Modification checks” page has been added to Settings > General which provides a quick view of the status of the software running on a GX device, and - importantly - to give installers and distributors insight into whether a system has been modified while providing support.
Data partition management
This release introduces a feature to keep track of the free space in the data partition, and raise an alarm when the free space drops below 10%.
A full data partition is only a concern on GX-devices running the large image or which have otherwise been modified for advanced usage.
To increase free space - follow the instructions in the Victron Node-RED/Signal K documentation ↗️.
Node-RED automation improvements
This release brings exciting new updates to Node-RED:
GX IO-Extender 150
Connected via USB, this new device extends the I/O of the GX device with:�
Datasheet: GX IO-Extender Product Page↗️
GX IO-Extender 150 in Node-RED
The relays, digital outputs and PWM outputs can be easily integrated into flow logic through the Victron Switch and Switch Control nodes.
For digital inputs, the input must first be configured as normal in the Settings menu, and the Victron Digital Input node can be used to use that input in a flow.
GX IO-Extender 150
The new Victron GX IO-Extender 150 is also supported by the Switch pane.
To hide the outputs from the switch pane, ie. when used in a Node-RED flow, use the Show controls setting in Devices > GX IO-Extender 150 > Setup for one of the IO.
Node-RED virtual devices
A completely new feature in Node-RED on GX-devices is “Virtual devices”.
A Node-RED flow can inject data into the virtual device, which shows on the GX-device and VRM as if fully supported. For example, a device can be created for a custom or specialised tank monitor.
Virtual devices can receive data from:
Virtual devices example flow fetching data from HTTP, Modbus and MQTT and injecting into the GX.
Additional improvements
EV Charger control card
The Victron EV Charging Station can now be controlled from the control pane of New UI using the control card.
BMS control for MK3-USB connected inverter/chargers
This update gives users the option to enable BMS control of a secondary inverter/charger connected to a GX-device via a MK3-USB adapter.
When enabled, the secondary device will be subject to the CVL and DCL of the CAN connected BMS.
VRM device registration from Touch screen
To add a device to the VRM portal from a physical Touch screen, the New UI now includes a QR code in the Settings > VRM menu.
This removes the need to read the portal ID from the device sticker.
VRM device registration from Remote Console
To add a device to the VRM portal, Remote Console now includes a link button in the Settings > VRM menu.
This removes the need to read the portal ID from the device sticker.
Stop generator
on tank level
Generator improvements include the ability to stop a generator based on the tank level – to avoid an airlock when the tank runs empty.
The new option is added to the list of conditions in the Settings menu of the generator. The generator can be located in the Device List in the New UI.
Device List > Genset > Settings > Conditions > Tank Level
Orion XS as converter
The Orion XS usually charges the main battery from an alternator. In this update, the Orion XS can be configured to charge another battery from the main battery.
In this configuration, the Orion XS is not controlled by DVCC and is seen as a DC load.
Using WiFi & Ethernet together
GX devices can be simultaneously connected to the Internet on the WiFi interface and to a wired network on the Ethernet interface.
This is achieved by setting the gateway address on the Ethernet interface to 0.0.0.0.
If the WiFi interface gets disconnected, the Ethernet interface will remain connected to the wired network (but the GX will not have an Internet connection).
Colour Control GX (CCGX) Compatibility
The CCGX has experienced an elevated rate of stability issues after upgrading to v3.60. Launched 12 years ago, the CCGX is the least powerful GX device.��Online update of firmware on the CCGX has been limited to v3.55, and it will not receive supported firmware updates in the future beyond the v3.5x.
Updates beyond v3.55 can be done manually via USB/SD only.
More information is available at Victron Community ↗️.��
Venus GX Ethernet/LAN
Venus GX devices running v3.60 may experience unreliable Ethernet connectivity. This issue is resolved in v3.61.
If the Venus GX depends on Ethernet for internet access, connect to venus-xxxxxx Wi-Fi (password is on the device’s white sticker), open http://venus.local:
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