Wakespeed Offshore WS500 Manual Download Page 5

cable will provide power for 

the regulator’s processor 

during the configuration 

process. 

5.  The configuration program 

will update the regulator’s 

firmware before installing 

the configuration files. To 

start the firmware upgrade, 

press and hold the reset 

button for five seconds and 

release.

6.  Press any key on the 

computer’s keyboard after 

releasing the reset button. 

This will begin to test and 

install the newest version 

of the regulator firmware.

7.  The batch file window (as 

shown in Figure 10) will 

upload firmware to the 

regulator, and verify the 

upload.

8.  If the configuration window 

indicates that the firmware 

has been successfully 

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 shown in Figure 11, the program will upload the ASCII commands into 

the regulator’s processor. When the new configuration is successfully 

loaded into the regulator, the batch file window will indicate “Finished”. Note 

that in Figure 11, the computer tried multiple ports before successfully 

connecting with the regulator. Disconnecting any unused USB devices from 

the computer will minimize these error messages. Press any key to exit the 

program.

11. Carefully disconnect the Micro USB connector from the regulator.

Figure 10 — Batch file window. Showing firmware update. 

Figure 11 — Batch file window. Showing configuration update. 

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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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