{"id":45539,"date":"2026-11-14T16:33:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T15:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/?p=45539"},"modified":"2026-11-14T16:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T15:33:40","slug":"cerbo-gx-mk3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/cerbo-gx-mk3\/","title":{"rendered":"Cerbo GX MK3: do you really need the new version? What\u2019s different from the MK2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"45539\" class=\"elementor elementor-45539\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6454f049 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-wrap\" data-id=\"6454f049\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"6454f049\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-cap e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"54de5ad8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"54de5ad8\">Header image: an AI-generated illustration of a Cerbo GX with a GX Touch screen installed on a boat.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-kicker e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"262c0a4e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"262c0a4e\">New Victron \u00b7 Cerbo GX MK3 \u00b7 Monitoring and control<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-lead e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"40bc0e7a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"40bc0e7a\">Victron has given the Cerbo GX \u2013 the brain of most motorhome, caravan and boat installations \u2013 a \ub0b4\ubd80 upgrade. On the outside, it\u2019s identical to the MK2 and doesn\u2019t even say \u00abMK3\u00bb. The question you\u2019re all asking is whether you need to replace it. We\u2019ll explain it to you straight up and, whilst we\u2019re at it, tell you where the real value of this equipment lies.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-278b5504 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-note\" data-id=\"278b5504\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"278b5504\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-kicker e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"123a3e8f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"123a3e8f\">Short answer<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-6e062fac-4f74 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1816b4cf\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1816b4cf\">The Cerbo GX MK3 (part number BPP900451130) retains the same connections as the MK2, but features a more powerful processor and supports up to 25 VE.Direct devices, compared to the MK2\u2019s 15. If your setup is a simple campervan, your MK2 will be more than enough. If you have a large boat, lots of controllers or use Node-RED, the MK3 is definitely worth it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4d905085\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4d905085\"><strong>Key specifications of the Cerbo GX MK3:<\/strong><ul><li>Reference BPP900451130.<\/li><li>TI AM625 quad-core Cortex-A53 processor running at 1.4 GHz (64-bit).<\/li><li>1 GB of DDR4 RAM (the MK2 uses DDR3).<\/li><li>Three to four times the processing capacity of the MK2.<\/li><li>Up to 25 VE.Direct units (MK2: 15).<\/li><li>Same ports and same format: 2 relays, 4 digital inputs, 4 tank inputs and 4 temperature inputs.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img fvc-img e-f705ae8-f6fc\" data-interaction-id=\"60b030d2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"60b030d2\" id=\"45538\" src=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-cerbo-gx-mk3-gx-touch-50.jpg\" width=\"1400\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Victron Cerbo GX with GX Touch 50 touchscreen\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-cap e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"690b85e7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"690b85e7\">Victron Cerbo GX with GX Touch 50 touchscreen. Image: Victron Energy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"1f2ab542\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1f2ab542\">What\u2019s new in the Cerbo GX MK3?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"700556ab\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"700556ab\">Victron has focused the revamp on the interior. Here are the changes that matter:<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772c8907 e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div fvc-grid4 e-6da7157b-e2cd\" data-id=\"772c8907\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"772c8907\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-548f4a3d e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"548f4a3d\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"548f4a3d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-num e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"45e9d07f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"45e9d07f\">01<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6cf3d75b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6cf3d75b\">More power<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"150b0f52\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"150b0f52\">New 1.4 GHz quad-core, 64-bit processor with DDR4 memory: three to four times the processing power. VRM, Node-RED and Signal K now run more smoothly.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44129a7e e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"44129a7e\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"44129a7e\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-num e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"553f84ee\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"553f84ee\">02<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6f5b2efb\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6f5b2efb\">Up to 25 VE.Direct units<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1bfd10f6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1bfd10f6\">Ten more than the MK2. Useful when connecting lots of MPPT controllers, battery monitors or chargers via USB interfaces.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71266be4 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"71266be4\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"71266be4\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-num e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"502a18b8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"502a18b8\">03<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7b294d38\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7b294d38\">The same connections<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1dd90a33\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1dd90a33\">Relays, digital inputs, tank inputs and temperature inputs, VE.Can, VE.Bus, VE.Direct, USB and Ethernet remain unchanged. It is wired exactly the same as the MK2.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"947f07d\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"947f07d\">Cerbo GX MK2 vs MK3<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5eb2dcb0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5eb2dcb0\">What is known today, compared point by point:<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd4d5bc e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div fvc-grid2\" data-id=\"fd4d5bc\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"fd4d5bc\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e6b1914 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card e-f490e8-c3e5\" data-id=\"4e6b1914\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"4e6b1914\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"61353cb5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"61353cb5\">Cerbo GX MK2<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"225a92f8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"225a92f8\"><ul><li>Reference BPP900450110 or BPP900451100.<\/li><li>Up to 15 VE.Direct units.<\/li><li>1 GB of DDR3 RAM.<\/li><li>2 relays, 4 digital inputs, 4 tank inputs and 4 temperature inputs.<\/li><li>Enough for most campervans and caravans.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5713fbbf e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card e-dad0fba-2e96\" data-id=\"5713fbbf\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"5713fbbf\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-44ec187-b9fd e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"14b3a01f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"14b3a01f\">Cerbo GX MK3 (new)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2c669aa5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2c669aa5\"><ul><li>Reference BPP900451130.<\/li><li>TI AM625 processor, 4 cores at 1.4 GHz.<\/li><li>Up to 25 VE.Direct devices.<\/li><li>1 GB of DDR4 RAM.<\/li><li>Same connections and same format.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3076c2e1 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-callout\" data-id=\"3076c2e1\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"3076c2e1\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"30193014\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"30193014\">How do I know which Cerbo model I have?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"63a46182\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"63a46182\">Check the label on the back. The MK3 has the reference number BPP900451130. If it says BPP900450110 or BPP900451100, it\u2019s an MK2, and BPP900450100 is the first generation. You won\u2019t see \u00abMK3\u00bb written on the box or the casing.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"594d7452\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"594d7452\">Is it worth switching to the MK3?<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e49720c e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div fvc-grid4 e-3179cb8b-9b80\" data-id=\"7e49720c\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"7e49720c\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54d6f40 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"54d6f40\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"54d6f40\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"29f7f9b2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"29f7f9b2\">Campervan and basic caravan<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"34eb1d36\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"34eb1d36\">A battery, a regulator, a charger and little else: your MK2 has more than enough. Don\u2019t replace the Cerbo; invest in getting the most out of it.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d9289e0 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"4d9289e0\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"4d9289e0\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"52032ba9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"52032ba9\">A large boat or a lot of equipment<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"35b25a5c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"35b25a5c\">Various MPPT controllers, monitors, chargers and storage units: the limit of 25 VE.Direct devices and the extra power really do make a difference.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46435c2d e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"46435c2d\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"46435c2d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7dcd1ddd\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7dcd1ddd\">Node-RED and advanced automation<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"176684ce\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"176684ce\">If you programme flows in Node-RED or use Signal K, the MK3 offers more flexibility. And if you\u2019re buying a new Cerbo, go for the MK3.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img fvc-img e-7a545c8-8b06\" data-interaction-id=\"1471fc3f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1471fc3f\" id=\"45543\" src=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cerbo-gx-mk2-mk3-iguales-16x9-1.jpg\" width=\"1076\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Two identical Cerbo GX units on a workbench: MK2 and MK3 look the same on the outside (AI-generated illustration)\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-cap e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"35aecaed\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"35aecaed\">AI-generated illustration: on the outside, the MK2 and MK3 are identical. The difference lies in the label reference.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"182ceeca\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"182ceeca\">It\u2019s not the version that matters: relays, inputs and sensors<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59e6b688 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-note\" data-id=\"59e6b688\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"59e6b688\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"9aa7462\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9aa7462\">What hardly anyone uses<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"59bbce45\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"59bbce45\">Most installations only use the Cerbo to check the battery level on a mobile phone. But it has two programmable relays, four digital inputs, four fuel tank inputs and four temperature inputs that almost nobody connects. That\u2019s where you really get the most out of it, whether you have an MK2 or an MK3.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"b1db5f9\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b1db5f9\">What can you automate today with your Cerbo GX<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56e8160 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-callout\" data-id=\"56e8160\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"56e8160\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"53df82c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"53df82c\">Three real-life examples<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"ffe52a7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ffe52a7\"><ul><li><strong>Starting and stopping the generator<\/strong> when the battery runs low, with heating, cooling and hours of silence.<\/li><li><strong>Fill the water tank<\/strong> automatically: the pump starts at 50 per cent and stops at 80 per cent (factory settings, adjustable).<\/li><li><strong>Send a notification to your mobile<\/strong> if a door or a locker is opened, or if the bilge, smoke or CO\u2082 alarm is triggered.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"66ea35b9\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"66ea35b9\">Download the 20-page guide for free<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"9a6d8b5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9a6d8b5\">We have put together a practical guide containing all the wiring diagrams, based on the official manual for the Cerbo GX and the book \u00abCableado sin l\u00edmites\u00bb by Victron: relays, tank pump, temperature relay, generator start and stop, digital inputs, tank and temperature sensors, and how to wire it all up correctly. Suitable for MK2 and MK3.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6fc97dcb\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6fc97dcb\">Download it for free at <a href=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/cerbo-gx-guide\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=articulo&amp;utm_campaign=cerbo-mk3\">fvcomponentes.com\/guia-cerbo-gx<\/a>. And if you know anyone with a campervan or a boat, share this with them: you\u2019ll save them a fair bit of hassle.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img fvc-img e-a352d25-f6fc\" data-interaction-id=\"a352d25\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a352d25\" id=\"45532\" src=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/guia-cerbo-gx-portada.jpg\" width=\"999\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-cap e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"c3a24dd\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c3a24dd\">Cover of the guide \u00abGet the most out of your Cerbo GX\u00bb by FV Componentes (20 pages, free PDF).<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99b79c2 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-callout\" data-id=\"99b79c2\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"99b79c2\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5d8c902a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5d8c902a\">Conclusion<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-49d83cf3-949c e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"45675d9f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"45675d9f\">The Cerbo GX MK3 is a real improvement on the inside: more power, DDR4 memory and up to 25 VE.Direct devices, with the same connections as always. If you\u2019re buying a new Cerbo, go for the MK3. If you already have an MK2 in a campervan or caravan, there\u2019s no need to replace it: make the most of its relays, inputs and sensors.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b170831 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div e-22aeadf3-4b55\" data-id=\"b170831\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"b170831\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-kicker e-61367a72-d8fe e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2b93d57\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2b93d57\">Free guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"3067871c\" class=\"e-2a658969-13da e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3067871c\">Do you want to get the most out of your Cerbo GX?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-3fcd2a0a-88bc e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"685f02e6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"685f02e6\">Download the 20-page guide containing all the diagrams. And if you\u2019re setting up your system, at FV Componentes you\u2019ll find the Cerbo GX and all the Victron equipment.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c2e3410 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-3bd73078-760a\" data-id=\"2c2e3410\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2c2e3410\">\n    \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/cerbo-gx-guide\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=articulo&amp;utm_campaign=cerbo-mk3\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fvc-btn e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"2a1a7297\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2a1a7297\">\n\tDownload the free guide\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/product\/victron-cerbo-gx-control-unit-bpp900450110\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fvc-btn e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"7a68c61\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7a68c61\">\n\tSee Cerbo GX\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"7e7b5332\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7e7b5332\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dfcd605 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-base  e-7526ecb-de02\" style=\"--e-accordion-icon-rotation: 180deg;\" data-id=\"5dfcd605\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion\" data-interaction-id=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d9fd3ac e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"4d9fd3ac\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"4d9fd3ac\" open name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f2cb42 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h  e--selected\" data-id=\"55f2cb42\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"55f2cb42\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6be5602d e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"6be5602d\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"6be5602d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"35397adf\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"35397adf\">What is the Cerbo GX MK3?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-321e42da e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"321e42da\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"321e42da\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \t\t\t<div class=\"e-svg-base e-default-div\" data-interaction-id=\"48db1b1\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"48db1b1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: unset;\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.46967 9.21967C5.76256 8.92678 6.23744 8.92678 6.53033 9.21967L12 14.6893L17.4697 9.21967C17.7626 8.92678 18.2374 8.92678 18.5303 9.21967C18.8232 9.51256 18.8232 9.98744 18.5303 10.2803L12.5303 16.2803C12.2374 16.5732 11.7626 16.5732 11.4697 16.2803L5.46967 10.2803C5.17678 9.98744 5.17678 9.51256 5.46967 9.21967Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-296dc38d e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"296dc38d\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"296dc38d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"206156f0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"206156f0\">This is the third generation of the Cerbo GX from Victron, the communications hub that monitors and controls your system. It retains the MK2\u2019s connectivity whilst featuring a more powerful processor, DDR4 memory and support for up to 25 VE.Direct devices.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e41a6c e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"43e41a6c\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"43e41a6c\" name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3889147a e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h\" data-id=\"3889147a\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"3889147a\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcb8d0b e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"2bcb8d0b\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"2bcb8d0b\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"26bb6b98\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"26bb6b98\">How can I tell the difference between a Cerbo GX MK3 and an MK2?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f897cb e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"32f897cb\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"32f897cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \t\t\t<div class=\"e-svg-base e-default-div\" data-interaction-id=\"401de5c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"401de5c\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: unset;\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.46967 9.21967C5.76256 8.92678 6.23744 8.92678 6.53033 9.21967L12 14.6893L17.4697 9.21967C17.7626 8.92678 18.2374 8.92678 18.5303 9.21967C18.8232 9.51256 18.8232 9.98744 18.5303 10.2803L12.5303 16.2803C12.2374 16.5732 11.7626 16.5732 11.4697 16.2803L5.46967 10.2803C5.17678 9.98744 5.17678 9.51256 5.46967 9.21967Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e7ee514 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"7e7ee514\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"7e7ee514\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"b1b7db5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b1b7db5\">According to the reference on the back label: the MK3 is BPP900451130 and the MK2 is BPP900450110 or BPP900451100. They look identical from the outside.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d62570 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"62d62570\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"62d62570\" name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c89a89 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h\" data-id=\"16c89a89\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"16c89a89\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-415cd308 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"415cd308\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"415cd308\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7cc8f0d7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7cc8f0d7\">Is it worth upgrading my Cerbo GX MK2 to the MK3?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e9022db e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"5e9022db\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"5e9022db\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \t\t\t<div class=\"e-svg-base e-default-div\" data-interaction-id=\"68da767\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"68da767\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: unset;\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.46967 9.21967C5.76256 8.92678 6.23744 8.92678 6.53033 9.21967L12 14.6893L17.4697 9.21967C17.7626 8.92678 18.2374 8.92678 18.5303 9.21967C18.8232 9.51256 18.8232 9.98744 18.5303 10.2803L12.5303 16.2803C12.2374 16.5732 11.7626 16.5732 11.4697 16.2803L5.46967 10.2803C5.17678 9.98744 5.17678 9.51256 5.46967 9.21967Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98eb09b e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"98eb09b\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"98eb09b\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5f9219b3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5f9219b3\">Not in a simple campervan or caravan. It\u2019s worth it on boats or in set-ups with a lot of equipment VE.Direct, or if you use Node-RED or Signal K extensively.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6caa9bc8 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"6caa9bc8\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"6caa9bc8\" name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c8b7cf e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h\" data-id=\"50c8b7cf\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"50c8b7cf\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f729e7 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"31f729e7\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"31f729e7\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5e2d85ea\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5e2d85ea\">Does the Cerbo GX MK3 connect in the same way as the MK2?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-751ccf78 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"751ccf78\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"751ccf78\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \t\t\t<div class=\"e-svg-base e-default-div\" data-interaction-id=\"8f5ba66\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8f5ba66\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: unset;\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.46967 9.21967C5.76256 8.92678 6.23744 8.92678 6.53033 9.21967L12 14.6893L17.4697 9.21967C17.7626 8.92678 18.2374 8.92678 18.5303 9.21967C18.8232 9.51256 18.8232 9.98744 18.5303 10.2803L12.5303 16.2803C12.2374 16.5732 11.7626 16.5732 11.4697 16.2803L5.46967 10.2803C5.17678 9.98744 5.17678 9.51256 5.46967 9.21967Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bbae774 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"2bbae774\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"2bbae774\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7db51c8f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7db51c8f\">Yes. It has the same ports: relays, digital inputs, tank and temperature inputs, VE.Can, VE.Bus, VE.Direct, USB and Ethernet.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21fec2b e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"21fec2b\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"21fec2b\" name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71ec19fa e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h\" data-id=\"71ec19fa\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"71ec19fa\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5488810a e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"5488810a\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"5488810a\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4a55217f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4a55217f\">Where can I download the guide to relays and sensors for the Cerbo GX?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f9e0008 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"3f9e0008\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"3f9e0008\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \t\t\t<div class=\"e-svg-base e-default-div\" data-interaction-id=\"0c5e80e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0c5e80e\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; overflow: unset;\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M5.46967 9.21967C5.76256 8.92678 6.23744 8.92678 6.53033 9.21967L12 14.6893L17.4697 9.21967C17.7626 8.92678 18.2374 8.92678 18.5303 9.21967C18.8232 9.51256 18.8232 9.98744 18.5303 10.2803L12.5303 16.2803C12.2374 16.5732 11.7626 16.5732 11.4697 16.2803L5.46967 10.2803C5.17678 9.98744 5.17678 9.51256 5.46967 9.21967Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56c7313c e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"56c7313c\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"56c7313c\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"be2a3d8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"be2a3d8\">Available free of charge at fvcomponentes.com\/guia-cerbo-gx. There are 20 pages of diagrams based on the official documentation from Victron, suitable for MK2 and MK3.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-cap e-72a705d7-8053 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2b4c4195\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2b4c4195\">Sources: Victron Energy, \u00abEkrano GX \/ Cerbo GX \/ Nucleo GX\u00bb manual (ref. 140558); Panbo, \u00abVictron unveils faster Cerbo GX MK3\u00bb (2 October 2026); distributor data sheets with reference BPP900451130. Data reviewed on 14 November 2026.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cerbo GX MK3 (BPP900451130) looks identical to the MK2 on the outside, but offers more power and supports up to 25 VE.Direct. We explain whether it\u2019s worth upgrading and where the Cerbo\u2019s real value lies: relays, inputs and sensors. 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