Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter

Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter Makes Tank Monitoring Easier

The Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter lets a standard resistive tank level sender connect to a Color Control GX, bringing tank level and remaining capacity information into your monitoring system. Designed for applications that use resistive senders, it supports European 0-180 Ohm and American 240-30 Ohm sender standards, with selectable tank types for fuel, freshwater, wastewater, live well, oil, and blackwater. With high ±1% accuracy, IP67-sealed ABS construction, and under 50mA power usage, it provides a practical way to integrate tank monitoring into a VE.Can network.

Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter Features

High ±1% Accuracy For Clearer Tank Level Monitoring

The adapter provides high ±1% accuracy for resistive tank level measurement. Once connected to a Color Control GX, the tank page displays the current tank level and remaining capacity values, giving you useful information through the monitoring system.

Supports Two Common Sender Standards So You Can Match Your Tank Sender

The Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter supports both European 0-180 Ohm senders and American 240-30 Ohm senders. The sender type is selected using the rotary switch.

• European 0-180 Ohm sender standard
• American 240-30 Ohm sender standard

Selectable Tank Types For More Flexible Monitoring

A rotary switch allows you to select the appropriate tank type. Supported options include fuel, fresh water, waste water, live well, oil, and black water.

VE.Can Network Connection For Integrated System Monitoring

The adapter connects to the VE.Can network using a standard straight RJ-45 cable. It has two RJ45 sockets, allowing daisy chaining with other devices on the network. VE.Can terminators are required at both ends of the network.

Multiple Tank Support For Larger Monitoring Systems

For systems with multiple tanks, each tank can use its own tank sender adapter. Up to 16 tanks of the same tank type can be connected within one VE.Can network, with each adapter assigned its own unique tank number using the rotary switch.

IP67 ABS Construction For Practical Installation

The adapter uses ABS construction and is sealed to IP67, providing a protected enclosure for the tank monitoring component.

Low Power Usage For Efficient System Operation

Power consumption is under 50mA, while the adapter accepts an input voltage of 9 to 70 VDC. The VE.Can network itself needs to be powered for the adapter to operate.

Real-World Applications For The Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter

This adapter is designed for systems where tank information needs to be brought into a Color Control GX through a VE.Can network. Its selectable tank types and support for common resistive sender standards make it useful for applications where tank monitoring is part of a larger electrical or energy-management system.

• Marine systems where fuel, freshwater, wastewater, oil, live well, or blackwater levels need to be monitored.
• RV and mobile systems where compatible resistive tank senders are already installed and tank information needs to be integrated into a VE.Can network.
• Off-grid installations where tank monitoring forms part of a broader Victron monitoring setup.
• Multi-tank systems where several tanks of the same type need to be monitored through one VE.Can network.

How The Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter Fits Into Your System

The adapter is designed as a bridge between a standard resistive tank sender and the Color Control GX. The two wires from the tank sender connect to the adapter's two spring-loaded terminals. The adapter then connects to the VE.Can network through RJ45 cabling.

After connection to the Color Control GX, a new tank entry appears in the main menu. The tank page can display current tank level and remaining capacity, while the configuration page allows settings for capacity, fluid type, and volume unit.

For multiple tanks, each adapter is wired to its own tank and assigned a unique tank instance. Up to 16 tanks of the same type can be connected to one VE.Can network.

Natural Comparison With Other Tank Monitoring Options

The Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter is specifically intended for resistive tank senders. It supports 0-180 Ohm European senders and 240-30 Ohm American senders, while the Victron GX Tank 140 uses 0-10V and 4-20mA senders instead.

For customers who already have a compatible resistive sender and need to connect it to a Color Control GX through VE.Can, this adapter provides a purpose-built solution. If your sender uses a different signal type, confirm the sender specifications before purchasing.

Buyer Guidance For Choosing The Right Tank Sender Adapter

The most important consideration is the type of tank sender already installed in your system. The Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter is designed for resistive senders using either the European 0-180 Ohm standard or the American 240-30 Ohm standard.

You should also consider how the adapter will connect to your existing VE.Can network. A standard straight RJ45 cable is used, and the network requires a VE.Can terminator at both ends. The VE.Can network must also be powered.

This May Be A Good Fit If:

• You use a standard resistive tank level sender.
• You want to connect that sender to a Color Control GX.
• Your sender uses the European 0-180 Ohm or American 240-30 Ohm standard.
• You need to monitor fuel, freshwater, wastewater, live well, oil, or blackwater.
• You are building a VE.Can network with multiple tanks of the same type.

Because the tank sender itself is not included, confirm that your existing sender uses a supported resistance standard and that your planned VE.Can network configuration meets your system requirements before purchase.

Common Questions About The Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter

What Does The Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter Do?

It allows a standard resistive tank level sender to connect to a Color Control GX through a VE.Can network.

Which Tank Sender Standards Does It Support?

It supports European 0-180 Ohm and American 240-30 Ohm resistive tank senders.

What Types Of Tanks Can It Monitor?

The selectable tank types include fuel, fresh water, waste water, live well, oil, and black water.

Can I Monitor Multiple Tanks?

Yes. Multiple tank sender adapters can be used in one VE.Can network, with up to 16 tanks of the same tank type. Each tank adapter is assigned its own unique tank instance.

Is The Tank Sender Included?

No. The tank sender is not included. The two wires from the tank sender connect to the adapter's spring-loaded terminals, so confirm that your existing sender is compatible before purchase.

What’s Included

• 1 x Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter

Choose The Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter For Practical Tank Monitoring

When your system uses a compatible resistive tank sender, the Victron VE.Can Resistive Tank Sender Adapter provides a straightforward way to bring tank information into a Color Control GX through VE.Can. Its support for two common sender standards, selectable tank types, multiple-tank capability, low power usage, and IP67-sealed ABS construction make it a practical component for properly configured monitoring systems. At Outbound Power, we focus on helping customers select components that fit the actual requirements of their power and monitoring systems. If you know your sender type and VE.Can setup, this adapter can help complete the connection between your tank sender and Victron monitoring environment.