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Victron Energy Ekrano GX
Official manufacturer global verified Sept. 2, 2026
Identity
| category | gateways |
| cpu | quad core |
| manufacturer | Victron Energy B.V. |
| model | Ekrano GX |
| operating_system | Venus OS v3.0 |
| positioning | The next generation in the GX product family; the most powerful GX device to date |
| product_family | GX (Venus OS communication centre / system monitoring) |
| product_status | active |
| ram | 1GB |
| region | global |
| sku | UNKNOWN |
Electrical
| battery_backup_clock | yes |
| five_v_output | no |
| power_consumption_w | Display on (100% brightness): 6.2W @ 12V | 6.6W @ 24V | 7.4W @ 48V. Display off: 2.6W 12V | 3.0W @ 24V | 3.7W @ 48V |
| pv_mppt_capability | none - monitoring/control gateway only |
| supply_fuse | inline 3.15 A slow-blow fuse included in supplied DC power cable |
| supply_voltage_range_v | 8 - 70V DC |
Physical / mechanical
| backlight_dimming | Yes - dynamic via built-in ambient light sensor or manually via Remote Console With timer for auto on/off |
| buzzer | Yes |
| dimensions_h_w_d_mm | 124 x 187 x 29.8 mm | 4.88 x 7.36 x 1.17 in |
| display_max_brightness | 1000cd/m2 |
| display_resolution | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| display_type | 7-inch TFT LCD Touchscreen (capacitive, waterproof) |
| enclosure_material | robust aluminium casing |
| touch_toggle_button | Yes - recessed button on the back (prevents unauthorised use) |
| weight | UNKNOWN |
Installation
| accessories | Ekrano GX Wall Mount available as a surface-mounting accessory |
| mounting | Panel integrated flush mount or blind hole mount with included mounting accessories |
Environment
| humidity | UNKNOWN |
| operating_temperature_range_c | -20 to +50°C |
Interfaces & connectors
| bluetooth | Bluetooth Smart - Yes | Range: 2.402-2.48GHz | 5.2mW |
| digital_input_electrical | Inputs are non-isolated. Each input includes an internal 10 kΩ pull-up resistor to 3.3 V. Can safely withstand input voltages up to 5 V. |
| digital_inputs | 2 (with pulse counting) |
| ethernet | Yes |
| microsd | Yes - SDHC cards up to max. 32GB |
| modbus_tcp | Yes - disabled by default; enabled under Settings -> Services |
| mqtt | Yes - listed as a Settings -> Integrations item in the GX manual |
| relay_outputs | 2 x NO/NC (NO, COM, NC) - DC up to 30VDC: 3A; AC: 1A, 125VAC |
| remote_console | yes |
| supported_protocols | VE.Bus, VE.Direct, VE.Can (250 kbit/s), BMS-Can (500 kbit/s), Modbus-TCP, MQTT, NMEA 2000, RV-C, Signal K, Node-RED, Marine MFD app integration |
| tank_level_inputs | 3 resistive; configurable European (0 - 180 Ohm), US (240 - 30 Ohm) or custom 0-300 Ohm |
| temperature_inputs | 2 (requires ASS000001000 temperature sensor; range -40°C to +70°C) |
| usb_ports | Yes - 2 x USB-A Host ports (max. 1.5A@5V combined) |
| ve_bus_ports | 1 bus with 2 paralleled RJ45 sockets |
| ve_can_isolation | VE.Can 1 isolated, VE.Can 2 non-isolated |
| ve_can_ports | 2 - VE.Can 1: Yes - isolated; VE.Can 2: Yes - non-isolated |
| ve_can_termination | Terminate the VE.Can network at both ends using VE.Can terminator |
| ve_direct_ports | 3 (max. possible VE.Direct devices: 25) |
| vrm | Yes |
| wifi | Yes - WiFi 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n) incl. WiFi Access Point | Range: 2.412-2.462GHz | 88.1mW |
Protection
| ip_rating | Front: IP54 (when installed with steel bracket) - IP31 (when installed with springs) Back: IP21 |
Certifications
| standards | ['Safety standard: IEC 62368-1', 'EMC standard: EN 301489-1, EN 301489-17', 'Automotive standard: ECE R10-6', 'ISO 9001', 'UK PSTI Statement of Compliance (Communication Centres)'] |
Warranty & service
| summary | 5-year standard warranty |
Documents
datasheet
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
Ekrano GX Datasheet (PDF) — located, not retrieved
installation-manual
Ekrano GX Manual - Installation (HTML5)
user-manual
Ekrano GX official product page
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| Buzzer | Yes |
| Installation, Other Features | recessed touch control button |
| Product page | Extremely powerful quad-core processor |
| documented_relationship:gateway_device | {"to_manufacturer": "Victron Energy", "to_model": "MultiPlus / Quattro / VE.Bus inverter-chargers", "relationship_type": "gateway_device", "bus": "VE.Bus", "source": "Ekrano GX / Venus GX / Cerbo GX / Cerbo-S GX Manual, 5.1", "source_url": "https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Cerbo_GX/en/connecting-victron-products.html", "confidence": "officially-verified"} |
| documented_relationship:monitors | {"to_manufacturer": "Multiple third-party", "to_model": "Fronius / SMA / ABB-FIMER / SolarEdge PV inverters", "relationship_type": "monitors", "bus": "Modbus TCP over Ethernet/WiFi", "source": "Victron GX product range - Third party compatibility", "source_url": "https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:start", "confidence": "officially-verified"} |
| footnote 25 | Ekrano GX power draw in detail: Display on 6.2W @ 12V | 6.6W @ 24V | 7.4W @ 48V Display off 2.6W 12V | 3.0W @ 24V | 3.7W @ 48V |