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Victron Energy Color Control GX

Official manufacturer global verified Sept. 2, 2026

Identity

category gateways
cpu single core
launched 2013 - the first-generation GX device
manufacturer Victron Energy B.V.
model Color Control GX
operating_system Venus OS (recommended firmware remains v3.55)
product_family GX (Venus OS communication centre / system monitoring)
product_status discontinued
product_status_statement Color Control GX - End of life, announced 10 July 2025. The device is no longer available for purchase; warranty replacements continue from existing stock; a limited quantity remains reserved for OEM use only.
ram UNKNOWN
region global
sku UNKNOWN

Electrical

current_draw 12V: 140-245mA; 24V: 80-125mA; 48V: 40-65mA (varies by voltage and display setting)
power_consumption_w UNKNOWN
pv_mppt_capability none - monitoring/control gateway only
supply_voltage_range_v 8 - 70V DC

Physical / mechanical

dimensions_h_w_d_mm 130 x 120 x 28mm
display_resolution UNKNOWN - see data_conflicts
display_type UNKNOWN - see data_conflicts
enclosure_material UNKNOWN
weight UNKNOWN

Installation

mounting Panel Integration
upgrade_path GX Touch adapter for CCGX cut-out available (listed as a GX accessory)

Environment

humidity UNKNOWN
operating_temperature_range_c -20 to +50°C

Interfaces & connectors

bluetooth UNKNOWN
digital_inputs UNKNOWN
ethernet 10/100/1000MB RJ45 socket – isolated except shield
modbus_tcp Yes - Modbus-TCP and JSON API support; disabled by default
mqtt UNKNOWN
relay_outputs Potential free contact: 3A / 30V DC / 250V AC (Normally open)
remote_console Yes
supported_protocols VE.Bus, VE.Direct, VE.Can, Modbus-TCP, JSON API, NMEA 2000
tank_level_inputs UNKNOWN
temperature_inputs UNKNOWN
usb_ports 2 USB Host ports – not isolated
ve_bus_ports 2 paralleled RJ45 sockets – isolated
ve_can_ports 2 paralleled RJ45 sockets – isolated
ve_direct_ports 2 separate VE.Direct ports – isolated
vrm Yes
wifi not built in; optional via USB WiFi dongle

Protection

ip_rating UNKNOWN

Certifications

standards ['Safety: EN 60950-1:2005+A1:2009+A2:2013', 'EMC: EN 61000-6-3, EN 55014-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-1, EN 55014-2', 'Automotive: E4-10R-053535']

Warranty & service

summary 5-year standard warranty

Documents

datasheet {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} Color Control GX Datasheet (PDF) — located, not retrieved
user-manual Color Control GX - End of life (Victron Professional news item)
user-manual Color Control GX Manual - 19. Technical specifications (HTML5)
user-manual {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} Color Control GX Manual Rev 36 - 09/2024 (PDF) — located, not retrieved
user-manual Victron GX product range (Venus OS comparison page)

Recorded conflicts

physical.display_type / physical.display_resolution Review required
480 x 272 LCD Display & 7 buttons — Victron GX product range comparison table (venus-os:start), first text-extraction pass
4.3" touch-screen — Victron GX product range comparison table (venus-os:start), second text-extraction pass (PDF export of the same page)

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

CCGX manualThird-party interfacing: Modbus-TCP and JSON API support available
End of life announcementRecommended firmware remains v3.55
GX accessories listGX Touch adapter for CCGX cut-out - Upgrade compatibility
documented_relationship:gateway_device{"to_manufacturer": "Victron Energy", "to_model": "MultiPlus / Quattro / VE.Bus inverter-chargers", "relationship_type": "gateway_device", "bus": "VE.Bus", "source": "Color Control GX Manual", "source_url": "https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/CCGX/en/technical-specifications.html", "confidence": "officially-verified"}

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