Overview

The Victron Control Panel is the monitoring and control center for the electrical system in the nuCamp 920. It displays information on your solar power, battery power, inverter, and converter. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to view and manage its settings effectively.



Understanding the Victron Energy Cerbo GX Interface

  • This interface provides an overview of your electrical system.
  • Displays battery state of charge, power consumption, and solar input.
  • Each box on the screen represents a different part of the system:
    • Red Box (Grid) – Displays Shore power or generator power. If you are boondocking (camping without hookups), this box will be empty.
    • Multiplus Inverter/Charger – Indicates its charging state:
      • Bulk: Maximum power is sent to the battery.
      • Absorption: The battery is nearly full and still receiving power.
      • Float: Battery is fully charged and receiving minimal power.
      • Inverting: Indicates that the system is running without Shore power.
    • Green Box (AC Power Usage) – Displays power usage for appliances like air conditioning, outlets, and the microwave.
    • Blue Box (Battery Information) – Shows charge percentage, power flow, watts, and amps.
      • Positive numbers indicate charging.
      • Negative numbers indicate usage.
    • Teal Box (DC Power Usage) – Displays power usage for lights and the water pump.
    • PV Charger Box – Shows solar panel output (will read zero indoors).
    • Moving blue dots indicate power flow, which helps manage power efficiently.

Navigating the Interface

  • Swipe on the interface to view information in different formats.
  • Tap on the screen to access the menu for detailed settings.

Adjusting Multiplus Settings

  • The nuCamp Cirrus 920 has two 3000-watt Multiplus inverter chargers.
  • The first setting, Switch, keeps the inverter and converter active:
    • On (Default Mode) – Keeps everything operational.
    • Inverter Only – Used for service purposes.
    • Charger Only – Deactivates the inverter to conserve power (useful for boondocking).
  • Adjusting the Input Current Limit:
    • Set it to 15 amps if using a 15-amp outlet to prevent tripping breakers.
    • The nuCamp Cirrus 920 is designed for 50-amp usage.

Using the Smart Shunt

  • The Smart Shunt monitors battery status, including:
    • Voltage
    • Amp usage
    • Wattage
    • Consumed amp hours
    • Estimated battery duration based on current usage

Checking Solar Panel Output

  • Displays solar production data (reads zero indoors).
  • More advanced settings are available under the General Tab.
  • Refer to your owner’s manual for additional details.
  • Update firmware and set the date & time in this menu.

Boondocking Mode (No Shore Power)

  • The Red Grid Box will be empty, indicating no Shore power.
  • Power will be flowing from your battery to the rest of the system.
  • Navigate to the menu → Smart Shunt to check your battery's estimated runtime.
  • This feature is crucial for efficient battery management while boondocking.

Conclusion

The Victron Control Panel is a powerful tool for managing your electrical system in the nuCamp Cirrus 920. If you have any questions, email us at tech@nucamprv.com.

Thank you and have a great day!

 

Video link: Tech Talk: Cerbo GX Interface Overview