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running the new configuration Program

The Configuration folder provides all of the files required to update the regulator’s 

firmware, and customize the battery program profile, CAN configuration 

for BMS (if used), and alternator configurations.
To begin the configuration process:
1.  Double-click the file labeled 

update.bat. This will open the 

window which will guide you 

through the firmware update 

and upload of the configuration 

parameters for the battery type 

selected. In some Windows 

environments, there may be a message 

indicating 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 the desktop, 

providing step-by-step configuration 

instructions. See Figure 9 on the 

following page for an example of the 

configuration window.

3.  Carefully connect the Micro USB 

connector to the USB plug on the 

regulator’s circuit board. 

4.  See Figure 7 for the location of the USB 

plug and reset button. The Micro USB 

Figure 6 — Close-up of contents in the Configuration folder

Figure 7 — Micro   USB connector & reset button

Figure 8 — Micro USB cable connected

See instructions for customizing battery 

profiles starting on Page 7. 

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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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