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In today's interconnected world, the term "IP address" is ubiquitous, as most electronic devices now have some form of Internet connection. But what...

We're excited to announce that the Victron Energy VRM app is now available on smartwatches! You...

We are pleased to announce that Venus OS v3.50 is now released. A major milestone and improvement for our range of GX control and monitoring solutions....

The NMEA 2000 network is the backbone of modern marine electronics, connecting everything from GPS systems and echo sounders to engine monitoring systems...

What is the Victron Toolkit app?
The Victron Toolkit is an open source app specifically designed to provide essential tools and information for your...

Alpha Performance Displays are a valuable tool for visualizing and interacting with instrument data, and now...

Learning new things through video has become increasingly popular, and it's easy to see why. Videos make it easier to absorb information compared to...

Få 25% off onå all Raymarine equipment!

During the period 1/9 – 31/10 2024 Raymarine is running the trade-in campaign where you...

Simarine VIA, what is it and how does it work? Simarine VIA is a specially adapted solution for Digital Switching and monitoring of Motorhomes, Campervans...

Dynamic Energy Storage System is a powerful new feature available for grid-connected installations from Victron Energy.

It is particularly effective...

Victron Energy has with the release of GX OS 3.1 introduced an impressive feature that allows users to prioritize solar over shore power. It's an innovative...

VictronConnect now allows users to secure critical system settings with a security seal.

The "Setup Tutorial" allows installers to learn critical...

Victron Energy has just released a new version of Venus OS, the software for GX surveillance product series such as Cerbo GX and the recently launched...

We are happy to announce a new "experimental" feature from Simarine! From now on, you can use the app to monitor your batteries, tank levels, temperatures...

NMEA 2000 Messages

MEA 2000 data is sent as messages, which we refer to as PGNs. A Parameter Group Number (PGN) is a unique numerical identifier used...

Victron Energy has really good warranty terms thereå all products have a 5-year limited warranty except for batteries which have 2 years for Lead...

GPS and GNSS satellites are used to provide a precise location of a person or object almost anywhere on Earth; the earth. The process of how GPS/GNSS...

Victron Energy has just released a new version of Venus OS, the software in the GX monitoring range such as Cerbo GX, and the recently launched Ekrano...

Sjöfartsverket and Hydrographica manage their depth curves on different ways, which means that one can experience single-colored blocks in wide...

There is the law there; you need to do a complete system restore of your Raymarine Axiom MFD, because the most common case is if it ended up in a wound;...

When designing DC-powered products for marine networks, isolation must be considered. It is not recommended to connect NMEA devices directly to a computer....

A question we often get is about the cost of NMEA 2000 networks, how much it costs to build them, maintain them and upgrade them. While there is no...

Victron transmitters and installers are selecting their installation fleets and we are seeing an impressive reduction in the number of VRM users who...

Although there are some differences between J1939...

Raymarine has a wide range of transducers, but it is not easy to know which model is suitable for a specific need or with a particular MFD. In order...

Raymarine has a wide range of Marine Radar, but it is not easy to know which model is right for a specific need. To help you choose, we have produced...

NMEA 2000 is a robust and reliable communication protocol that makes it possible for devices to exchange data as easily as possible. a boat or yacht....

Raymarine has a wide range of MFDs, but it is not easy to know which model is right for a specific need. To help you choose, we have produced a comparison...

If you're planning to install a power system in a recreational vehicle,...

Building a NMEA 2000 network can be a difficult task, with a number of standards and specifications that must be followed. However, it is not so örewarding...

Are you thinking aboutå to install solar panels onå your boat, caravan, mobile home, summer cottage, villa or property? Have you already...

Large and complex networks can be intimidating, especially for an installer and a carrier carrying out some of the the work itself. This short article...

There is no doubt that our most frequent question right now is how can I energy optimize my property? Here we clarify the concepts and give you concrete...

There is no doubt that boating can be an expensive pastime, especially when you choose all the equipment you may want to have installed on board. As...

AXIOM MFDs (multi function displays) are designed to integrate directly with current generation Evolution autopilots through the STng network which...

In July Victron Energy released Firmware version 2.06 for the GlobalLink 520 which includes ;ller...

In part three of our series of blogs introducing featured features for our systems management apps – the worldwide green interface VRM and VictronConnect...

In the second of our three-part blog series introducing exciting features that provide instant access to your electrical system, we will talk about...

With the recent release of the latest version of the Victron Connect app and VRM, there are now features for instant key data retrieval and widget...

When there is an existing autopilot installed that is to be integrated with a more modern system or when a controller is to be replaced, there are...

NMEA has recently released version 3.000 of NMEA Standard. When implemented by marine electronics manufacturers, this new and improved version will...

Connecting your NMEA 2000 network to a PC or laptop using TimeZero couldn't be easier with our NGT-1 NMEA 2000 to PC interface. NGT-1 -USB takes plug-and-play...

If you find yourself in an emergency situation, it can be crucial to have an emergency responder to be able to call; help. With the Swedish Maritime...

Installing new and exciting equipment on A ship should be a stress-free and easy process, but it doesn't always go according to plan. We know that...

There are many situations where; it is an advantage to use several SmartSolar regulators to charge the same battery bank and for there are some things...

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We previously wrote a blog post where we explain the concepts for, among other things, State of charge, Time remaining, Discharge floor etc. however,...

Power over Ethernet has become increasingly popular among routers due to the sheer på due to its availability and the possibility of flexible...

It is important to save time and money when installing electronics on your home. your boat, and you will be aware of the many different devices we...

The latest operating system for Raymarine Axiom® chartplotters unlocks new levels of usability, personalization, features and functions

Raymarine...

All NMEA 2000 certified devices must undergo; a strict certification process before they receive the mark "NMEA 2000 certified", where hardware and...

Yacht Device's production is located in Lithuania and parts of the production cycle with associated testing are based on; staff from Russia and their...

UPDATE 2022-02-16: Venus OS v2.81 to v2.84 has been released. Details in the change log on https://professional.victronenergy.com; those versions mostly...

Got a question? Afraid to ask?

Our series of Did You Know videos answers FAQ’s – fast.

In only a minute or two, each one demonstrates...

Victron Energy has a range of battery chargers with more than one output and in this blog post we go through how the outputs work and how they can...

There are many reasons for corrosion problems on; a bå and by corrosion we mean that metals on the boat is raised and started. This can happen...

In the vast majority of cases, the installation of a motor data gateway works without any problems, however sometimes there are problems and there...

There are a number of situations when it is useful to be able to record NMEA2000 / SeaTalkng data from a LightHouse 3 multifunction display and in...

There are many situations where; it can be good or even necessary to know how to backup or retrieve the log files on a Raymarine Axiom MFD.

In...

Are you experiencing problems with your touch screen? your plotter? In så case you may have a problem with incorrect grounding?

The power...

Raymarine offers a wide range of sonar technologies for all types of marine life and fishing. Axiom and Axiom Pro are available with built-in Realvision...

LightHouse R70795 Is the card included with the MFD that ends with -202 at the end of the article number (not for radar packages) and that contains...

Standard Horizon HX890 äis a floating 6 Watt class H DSC handheld VHF with GPS, loaded with a lot of interesting features.

HX890 normally...

During the last year, we have helped thousands of you with various questions. From simple purchases right through to troubleshooting and troubleshooting...

Cyclops Marine's technology for thread load monitoring can now be integrated into Raymarine systems for those users who have updated the LightHouse...

What is DSC?
DSC or Digital Selective Calling is a standard method of transmitting messages via VHF (ä vein via MF and VF). It is mainly used...

VHF (Very High Frequency) radio allows communication between your boat and others, whether it's other boats, marinas, coast guards, bridges, etc......

Batteries have a number of different uses, mainly to store energy for later use. But how much energy is stored in the battery? It is not possible to...

Firstö voltage drop calculations
Searching; we have already covered the structure of your NMEA 2000 network. Now we must first the basics behind...

All electronics on board på a boat needs power, and usually this comes from a battery. However, each ship will have different battery requirements...

In this blog post we explain the differences between SOTDMA and CSTDMA.

In 2018, IMO launched a new standard for AIS Class B transceivers. Since...

Striking design, extreme capacity and vulnerability are the hallmarks of this next-generation open-antenna radar.

Fareham, UK – October...

A couple of weeks back we heard from DIY visitors to the Training Trailer. This week let’s get feedback from some of the many hundreds of installers...

ActisenseCloud harnesses the power of cloud computing and provides users with the ability to upload EBL log files recorded on; any NMEA 2000 network...

The businessman from Connecticut, Raf Aviner, relies on; electronics from Raymarine and FLIR to support his family and their MCY 76 Skylounge is going...

Responsible building against climate change?

Australian national Evie Verdini Fensom has been into sustainable living right from school...

Battery capacity is expressed in Ampere hours (Ah) and indicates how much current a battery can deliver over time. For example, if a 100Ah battery...

Running your NMEA 2000 network shouldn't be a chore or a difficult task, but there are various things to think about; during the planning stage, which...

Children take control of the city streets

In towns and cities around Romania, race organizers RadioKart are closing the streets to host an exciting...

Cooking on the MultiPlus 2000VA

A lot of people think cooking with electricity is only an option at home, connected to the grid. After all, an...

In the marine industry, there are a number of different data formats and protocols that are used. The purpose of this article is to help clarify the...

On-board computers are common equipment in today's world, and there are a number of different ways to get enter your vessel data into the computer...

Firstö the basics of NMEA 0183
NMEA developed a standard over 20 years ago that defines the interface between various pieces of marine electronic...

Today we released v2.73, a version containing a small handful of minor improvements.

For those not familiar with Venus OS: Venus OS is the software...

What is NMEA?
NMEA stands for National Marine Electronics Association. In a nutshell, they are a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve...

Buying and installing a new autopilot is satisfying for all boaters. The add-on will save you headaches and you will be able to focus on other things...

Multi-function displays (MFDs) are a common device found in most NMEA 2000 networks. To start these devices are critical to maintaining a healthy NMEA...

Simply put, a transducer is a device that converts energy from one form to another. Sensors are used in a number of different industries. But in this...

AIS is mandatory for all commercial vessels over 300 tons and all passenger ferries recognized under the SOLAS convention. Its use has also has become...

Use Wi-Fi on your boat
Trådlöös communication brings a number of benefits for a boat and its network. The main reason to use it is,...

What is GPS
You've all heard it mentioned more times than you care to admit, but what What is GPS?

GPS stands for Global Positioning System...

Radar is an abbreviated term for radio detection and ranging. They are instruments that detect surrounding objects by sending RF energy and receiving...

Your company's electronic network is full of usable data. Ändå äså many better not sure about what information is there, or what...

When changing people on; the northern hemisphere is preparing to become into winter and take their boats out of the water, here are some of our top...

Venus OS development continues and this new version 2.71 brings some more anticipated features. In this blog post I'll go through the highlights. A...

Already back in early April, we launched Venus OS versions 2.65 and 2.66. In this blog I’ll detail all the highlights. A link to the full changelog...

A 180 Hectare Pecan Nut Orchard in Hartswater, South Africa has solved its irrigation problem virtually overnight by installing the region’s...

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The 200 residents of Urphertshofen, a German village in Middle Franconia, have been supplied with domestic...

Raymarine Axiom boats with Mercury SmartCraft marine engines can now carry; a deeper integration with Mercury Marine VesselView technology.

Mercury...

The sustainable cargo ship Grain de Sail is expected to arrive back home in France by the middle of this...

UPDATE Feb 16th 2021: Venus OS v2.63 was released today; but changes are so small that it doesn’t warrant its own post nor pushing the Wind...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs will be in action in Florida this weekend (February 7th) at the Super Bowl LV. The game will witness a...

Today Victron Energy are releasing a new version of VictronConnect . It has quite a list of improvements as well as updated product firmware versions.

The...

Offering 5 star accommodation in remote locations requires a lot of discreet work behind the scenes.

Kambaku River Sands Safari Lodge is an unfenced...

Along the harsh and wild coast of northern Norway fish farming is big business. Here the...

CPT-S in-hull transducers are perfect for rigs and trailerable boats.

New CPT-S in-hull transducer glued toå space and is easy to...

ARLINGTON , Virginia,...

The...

Ever wondered which type of PV panel offers the best output?

We wondered that too!  So we decided to carry out our own impartial test.

Don’t...

Combining a diagrammatic presentation of the installation with historic information it now presents the data...

The Swiss musician singer/songwriter Dodo has been working remotely – 2500m above sea level in the...

Ventilation and climate control account for most of the electricity consumption in a poultry farm. Constant...

Today, after quite a long development & field testing cycle, we are releasing Venus OS version v2.60. Which marks a milestone. Unlike the minor...

Sailors and recreational vehicle adventurers will remember Stefanie’s last year’s blog, entitled...

Today we’re releasing an update for VictronConnect and our Lithium Smart batteries. The firmware update for the batteries is essential in certain...

Dramatic Mount Kazbeg in Georgia, which climbs more than five kilometers into the sky has been luring climbers to its steep slopes for a hundred and...

Today we’re releasing a new version of Venus OS – the software at the heart of our GX Product range.

This update concentrates around...

Skippers of Commercial and Leisure vessels equipped with Furuno navigation systems can now...

Today we are releasing VictronConnect v5.26. It adds a feature internally dubbed the “MPPT off reason”, which explains to the user why...

The private island of Noa Noa, in the Philippines, offers exclusive breaks for those in search of deep relaxation.

The Philippines has 7641 islands;...

The Marine MFD GX integration enables you to easily connect a Multi Functional Display to the heart of your power system such as the Color Control...

Absolute – the Italian luxury yacht maker – sets out to create innovative craft which introduce the latest technologies. Take, for example,...

UPDATE 2020-05-28: after v5.22, we have released a few more versions within a few days. The last one to be released is v5.25. (end)

A new version...

The Marine MFD GX integration enables you to easily connect a Multi Functional Display to the heart of your power system such as the Color Control...

Use the Victron Connect app to configure, monitor, update and diagnose your Victron product. Available for Android,...

The Marine MFD GX integration enables you to easily connect a Multi Functional Display to the heart of your power system such as the Color Control...

Navico is the overall brand behind the B&G, Simrad and Lowrance MFDs. The Marine MFD GX integration enables you to easily connect a Multi Functional...

Effect förlust | have you ever had the feeling that your charger or inverter isn't really producing the power it should? Or have you wondered...

LED Indicators | The solution of using LED indicators to tell about how a system feels or what it is doing at the moment has has probably been...

Red cable dimension | Choosing the right cable dimension for each user is not always easy. This may mean that you take what you have at hand and...

FLIR Systems delivers a marine industry first with...

Delivering a marine electronics industry first, Raymarine Axiom...