Victron Energy Venus OS v3.20 – News and improvements for GX devices

|16/02, 2024

Victron Energy Venus OS v3.20 – News and improvements for GX devices

Discover the latest features in Venus OS v3.20: new MFD app, support for Orion XS, improved battery management, and advanced generator monitoring.

Victron Energy has released a new version of Venus OS, the software for the GX series such as Cerbo GX and Ekrano GX. Version v3.20 includes several major improvements and new features.

Highlights of Venus OS v3.20

✔ Completely Revamped Marine MFD App

The new MFD app is optimized for popular chartplotters and MFDs. The interface is clearer, more responsive, and dynamically adapts to display settings. Perfect for Victron-powered boats.

Victron MFD App light mode

Victron MFD App dark and light mode

✔ Support for Orion XS 12/12 50A DC-DC Battery Charger

Now you can monitor and configure the new Orion XS via the VRM Portal. It can be used as a DC-DC converter or in charger mode with DVCC functions for optimized charging.

Victron Orion XS DC-DC charger

✔ Improved Battery Management

Automatic profiles for WeCo and FinDreams batteries, improved BMS-Can stability, and easier integration with managed lithium batteries.

✔ Generator Monitoring

More detailed diagnostics for DSE and ComAp regulators, including fault codes, engine starts, and tank levels.

Generator monitoring Victron

✔ Multi RS and More Features

  • Support for 3-phase visualization in VRM.
  • Passthrough mode for Multi RS.
  • Improved temperature calibration for Cerbo GX and Ekrano GX.
  • Updated SignalK server and MQTT performance.

Victron Multi RS passthrough mode

How to Update?

Installation instructions can be found in the GX manual. Quick links: Ekrano GX, Cerbo GX.

Summary

Venus OS v3.20 is a major update that improves the user experience, provides support for new products, and optimizes system integration. Perfect for those who want full control over their Victron installation.