Victron GX GSM: Cellular Modem & GPS Setup

Key Takeaways

• The GX GSM is a modem and GPS accessory for our GX range of monitoring products.
• Model lineup coverage: GX GSM GSM100100100 | GSM100200100.
• Direct battery power span: Supply voltage range 8 - 70VDC.
• Host USB connectivity: Fixed 1.0m cable with USB-A connector (connects to the GX device).
• Complete power wiring harness: Power cable (included) 1.4m cable with inline fuse holder, terminal block and 10mm ring terminals.
• Overcurrent fuse protection: Inline fuse (included) T3.15A250V.
• Heavy-duty DC cable specification: A 1.4 m cable with M10 cable lugs and a built-in Slow Blow fuse 3.15A 250V, 5x20mm is included.
• Satellite location tracking: The GX GSM includes a built-in GPS receiver..
• External active GPS antenna: The required accessory part number is GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM.
• RF antenna interface: LTE antenna connector Type SMA Female.
• Broad thermal operating span: Operating temperature range -40 +50°C (-40 - 120°F).

Cellular Modem Architecture & GX Controller Integration

The GX GSM provides cellular internet connectivity and GPS tracking for Victron GX controllers (Cerbo GX, Venus GX) in mobile or remote off-grid locations. Powered directly from the system battery bank, it ensures continuous telemetry streaming to the VRM cloud portal.

The Victron GX GSM (GSM100100100 | GSM100200100) provides cellular and GPS connectivity across an 8 - 70VDC supply range with a fixed 1.0m USB-A cable for GX controllers:

• DC Power Input: 8 - 70VDC Range, 1.4m Cable Harness, M10 Ring Terminals, T3.15A 250V Fuse.
• Cellular & GPS RF: Built-in GPS Rec., SMA Female GSM, GSM900200100 GPS, -40 to +50°C Env.
• Host Interface: 1.0m USB-A, Venus OS Auto, VRM Telemetry, SMS Alarms.

Installation Rules & Power Connection

1. USB Host Connection: Connect the Fixed 1.0m cable with USB-A connector (connects to the GX device) into any vacant USB port on the GX device.
2. Battery Supply Harness: Connect the Power cable (included) 1.4m cable with inline fuse holder, terminal block and 10mm ring terminals across Supply voltage range 8 - 70VDC, ensuring Inline fuse (included) T3.15A250V is seated where A 1.4 m cable with M10 cable lugs and a built-in Slow Blow fuse 3.15A 250V, 5x20mm is included.
3. Antenna Termination: Connect the cellular rod antenna to the LTE antenna connector Type SMA Female.

GPS Geofencing & VRM Cloud Telematics

The GX GSM combines cellular connectivity with satellite fleet management:

• Integrated Satellite Receiver: Incorporates real-time tracking since The GX GSM includes a built-in GPS receiver. when paired with The required accessory part number is GSM900200100 - Active GPS Antenna for GX GSM.
• Operating Envelope: Functions reliably across Operating temperature range -40 +50°C (-40 - 120°F).
• System Telemetry: Operates as The GX GSM is a modem and GPS accessory for our GX range of monitoring products across all GX GSM GSM100100100 | GSM100200100 hardware.

Technical Specifications & Sizing Summary