Wakespeed Offshore WS500 Manual Download Page 3

Remove the regulator’s lid and 

place out of the way.
The open regulator box will provide 

access to the micro USB port and 

RESET button.
The USB connector is scaled for 

use with a standard Micro USB 

cable, like one would use with 

an Android smartphone. Use a 

high quality cable that’s as short 

as possible. Disconnecting other 

USB cables from the computer will 

ensure faster configuration.
 

running 

the new 

configuration 

Program

Once the desired 

battery configuration 

profile is found on the 

Wakespeed website, and 

is downloaded to your 

computer, it should be 

placed on the computer’s 

desktop. 
Depending on the Windows 

system being used,double 

click the .ZIP file, or right click 

and select Extract, to provide 

access to the contents of the 

Configuration folder.
The Configuration folder   

shown in this example would 

be optimized for use with MG 

Energy LFP-Series batteries. File 

names indicate the brand and 

battery series, as well as the file 

revision number.

Figure 3 — Removing regulator lid

Figure 4 — Shows Configuration .ZIP file on Windows desktop

Figure 5 — Shows contents of the Configuration folder

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Summary of Contents for WS500

Page 1: ...d 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...

Page 2: ...hnical page www wakespeed com technical html Under the table header WS500 Configuration Files is a list of available files broken down by manufacturer and product series When the desired battery profi...

Page 3: ...configuration profile is found on the Wakespeed website and is downloaded to your computer it should be placed on the computer s desktop Depending on the Windows system being used double click the ZI...

Page 4: ...ting tha Windows is not allowing the batch file to be opened This can be overridden by clicking the More info link and clicking on the Run anyway button on the next window 2 A new window will open on...

Page 5: ...cessfully loaded and verified press and release the regulator s reset button 9 Count to five then press any key on the computer s keyboard to load the configuration file for your battery type 10 As sh...

Page 6: ...warm up delay The percentage of alternator de rate The actual capacity of the batteries being charged Accessing the Configuration file Within the ZIP file is the folder containing the data and Wakesp...

Page 7: ...not familiar with this process Failure to properly follow guidelines may void your warranty and damage your system The configuration file broken down in the next several pages is intended to provide a...

Page 8: ...lator will attempt to maintain at alternator temperature sensor Contact your alternator manufacturer for recommended temperature setting and sensor location For added system safety consider setting yo...

Page 9: ...0 3 0 CPO 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 Charge Profile Table Entry Identifies the Profile number being modified by the new configuration Select 7 or 8 2 VBat Set Point Identifies the voltage set p...

Page 10: ...ing float the delivered amps will be monitored and regulate to the value set Range is 0 50 Zero setting will disable over charge mode 4 Exit Duration Whole number 0 30000 controls timer duration once...

Page 11: ...loat mode The seventh line of code designated as CPB updates the battery parameters of the regulator s charge profile Meanings for the values are as follows note that values are deliniated by commas C...

Page 12: ...the normalized value As an example if the battery capacity is 750 amp hours the BC Index should be set at 1 5 5 Maximum Charge Temperature Whole number 20 95 Charging will be discon tinued when measur...

Page 13: ...system voltage detect 4 Lockout Whole number 0 2 Restricts the ability to perform changes and or pro vide input to the regulator which can impact how the alternator charges the batteries Zero setting...

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