Need More VE.Direct Ports? Use a VE.Direct to USB Splitter
Most Victron GX devices come with 3 VE.Direct ports by default. For many mid-size and larger systems, this simply isn't enough.
Consider a system with three MPPT solar charge controllers, one battery monitor, one Orion XS DC-DC charger, and a small VE.Direct Inverter. Traditionally, you'd need a Victron VE.Direct to USB converter, often with an extension cable to reach the GX. Meanwhile, USB ports on devices like the Ekrano and Cerbo GX are limited and fill up quickly.
Ekrano GX
Cerbo GX
Max VE.Direct devices
25
15
Available ports
3 x VE.Direct ports
2 x USB ports
3 x VE.Direct ports
2 x USB ports
Our solution? The DuPPa USB Quadport VE.Direct. With a single USB-C to USB-A cable and the Quadport, you can expand your GX device to four VE.Direct ports—no external USB hub required.
If your VE.Direct devices are far from the GX hub, you'd typically run long VE.Direct cables—impractical in tight spaces like boats, vans, and RVs. Placing a DuPPa Quadport near the VE.Direct devices gives you direct port access and requires only one USB cable to the GX hub, simplifying wiring and reducing VE.Direct cable costs.
DuPPa also makes VE.Direct cables for connecting VE.Direct-enabled devices. DuPPa's VE.Direct Compatible Cable features a simpler design with exposed pinout connections. While not as sleek as Victron's cable options, this design eliminates the weight from Victron's thicker heatsink, which can sometimes cause cables to disconnect. The more we use them, the more we appreciate the secure connection DuPPa cables provide. It’s a great, low-cost solution for expanding your system without added complexity.
