Victron Energy200/200 amp Digital Multi Control Panel GX

I was looking for a convenient way to control my Victron Multiplus 3000. This "Digital Multi Control" panel is the lower cost option to be able to do this. In researching this product, it's apparent that there are very few pictures of the actual product or how it is installed! I added six photos to this review that I hope will help someone in the future as they do their research.Installation is easy - the instruction manual set comes with a paper template. The panel comes with a thin metal mounting bracket that is screwed into the wall/mounting surface, and then the panel clips on to the bracket.Wiring to the Multiplus 3000 was only a single Cat 5 cable, no other power/communications wiring was necessary. In my case, I used bulk Cat 5 wire with my crimper to make a custom length cable. This made it easier to fish the cable through the walls. As soon as the end was on the cable, I plugged it in and the panel lit right up - no other installation was needed.I installed the panel in my travel trailer - wherever you install be sure to take into account the thickness of the panel, especially the Cat 5 port and the optional wiring control tap. After feeding the cable into the wall, it was a simple matter to snap the panel on to the mounting bracket. It's secure and I am sure that it won't just "fall off".Other reviewers have commented that the current limit knob appeared to be loose or sloppy - I don't see that. It is very sensitive though - a minor tap will move the reading from 16 to 26 too quickly. Dialing it back in just takes a second or two though - do it carefully and all is OK.Overall I am very pleased with the panel and appreciate being able to remotely control my Multiplus 3000.

Easy to install with two methods, snap-on bracket or screw on from behind. The snap-on bracket seemed the best for my installation. I also purchased an ethernet connector (female-female) to let me snap off the panel to connect a computer to the cable for programming without having to remove the inverter cover.

I added this to the inverter installation in my rv. It give me control without going to the battery, inverter area in a storage compartment. Installation was very simple. Prep mounting location, run a Lan wire, plug in and mount to base. Plug Lan onto inverter. Turn on. Simple functionality. Fairly simple install. Control from the rvs control area.

Works as advertised. Easy to install. I needed to access the controls easier than going into the engine room. It doesn't do much more than that.

This review is nit-picky because this product is usually included with competitors inverter/chargers, but Victron charges over $100 for their version. The engineering/design of this product is awful. I normally love Victron, but this product doesn't even get the extremely easy, basic stuff right:- Super flimsy/cheap main switch.- Rotary dial feels crunchy and has a distinct notch "stop" (Not a continuous rotary encoder) like it is a part meant for a different application.- Paper the templates is printed on is basically tissue paper; why couldn't they just use regular office paper? You can't use the templates without deforming them.- No cable is included. The competitors not only include these types of displays/switches, but include cables for EVERYTHING in the box.- No hardware is included for any part of the mounting. Again, it is included with all competitor's products.- "Clip" mounting is completely perplexing, I have no idea what surface that exists on earth that you could install the product using the clip. The clip puts screws right next to the open space required for the PCB on the back of the product. Maybe I am an idiot, but I see no way you could put screws that close to a cut edge in wood, fiberglass, HDPE, etc. Maybe if you had a EXTREMELY thickly padded upholstered wall and a right-angle ethernet cable passing through a hole? Of course, the directions give no hints.- Why do the mounting screws have to come from the back? Why is the nut side on the panel only a few millimeters deep? The buyer must source exactly the right screw/bolt length (and probably then cut them), have access behind the unit not only for the hardware but also tools... Victron could have literally just put four countersunk holes in the faceplate.

I wanted a control panel that wasn't a huge wattage draw on my RV solar/lithium system. This is just what I hoped it would do. It is a WYSIWYG system with an easy hookup. It does require a cut-in surface. It isn't surface mount. Be careful where you mount it.

Dislike having to buy accessories for the inverter but real pleased with the head unit. I was surprised to see that in the off position it shuts down AC power, but I like that feature after thinking about it. The knob to dial in available power is just outstanding. If the coach is at home I set for 50 amps. At a camp site I set for 28 amps. Moochdocking of my freinds 100 foot long cheap extension cord I can dial down to 6-8 amps limit. I just watch the voltage on the surge protector panel and as soon as the voltage starts dropping off I decrease the power and it manages everything at under that power setting. Yes it takes way longer to charge batteries but it doesn't overload the circuit or cheap cord. This thing is great. I installed it on a Victron multi plus II 2x inverter and am very please with the final results. The inverter is a pain to install and poorly designed for installation but after that point it work really good so far.