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Wakespeed’s WS500 Advanced Alternator Regulator provides
onboard support for multiple battery technologies, via selectable
DIP switches, including standard flooded (thin plate) and deep
cycle flooded, Gel, standard AGM, carbon foam AGM (Firefly),
high-density AGM, and LiFePO4.
In addition, the WS500 offers the ability to upload pre-engineered
configuration files for a growing number of battery brands and
chemistries, based on the battery manufacturer’s charging
recommendations by using the Wakespeed File Transfer Utility.
With the use of a Windows PC and a Micro USB cable, these
configuration files are downloadable from the Wakespeed website,
and uploaded to the WS500 Regulator. Configuring the regulator
does not require that the WS500 is installed in the vehicle or
vessel. Software and firmware upgrades can be done at the
workbench or at the dining table, as well as in place.
The following guide is designed to walk the installer or end user
through the upgrade/configuration process.
These items are necessary for the upgrade process:
• Windows-based computer with available USB port
• Access to the internet to download configuration .ZIP files
• High-quality Micro-USB cable
• Phillips hand or cordless screwdriver
• A non-metallic tool for depressing RESET button (doweling or
end of a pen or unsharpened pencil work well) is helpful
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