battery_compatibility:freedomwon
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The MultiPlus or Quattro devices must be correctly configured for operation with the Freedom Lite as follows (note that settings not directly related to the Lite are not mentioned here and must be referenced in the [[https:// | The MultiPlus or Quattro devices must be correctly configured for operation with the Freedom Lite as follows (note that settings not directly related to the Lite are not mentioned here and must be referenced in the [[https:// | ||
- | The GX-device | + | The GX-device |
- | ☛ Disable | + | ☛ Since Venus OS 2.60, it is no longer necessary to disable the Battery Monitor. |
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- | **NOTE:** It appears that the final step in this process, enabling ESS, turns the battery monitor back on. Please check the General tab on more time once you've complete the process before you save the configuration or upload | + | |
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- | {{: | + | |
☛ Set the Low Shut-Down, Low Restart, and Low Pre-alarm voltages. | ☛ Set the Low Shut-Down, Low Restart, and Low Pre-alarm voltages. | ||
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===== GX-Device Venus OS Configuration ===== | ===== GX-Device Venus OS Configuration ===== | ||
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+ | NOTE: Venus OS 2.60 has important updates to the support for FreedomWon Batteries and it is strongly recommended that you make use of 2.60 or newer. | ||
It is very important that the following settings are entered correctly for proper functioning of the Lite communication interface: | It is very important that the following settings are entered correctly for proper functioning of the Lite communication interface: | ||
- | ☛ Settings → Services → CAN-bus Profile → CAN-bus BMS (500kbit/s) | + | ☛ Settings → Services |
- | //**Note**: For systems with VE Can MPPT’s, select 250kbit/s and ensure Lite profile is also set for 250kbit/s (check with Freedom Won or your Freedom Won distributor).// | + | //**Note**: For systems with VE Can MPPT's, select 250kbit/s and ensure Lite profile is also set for 250kbit/s (check with Freedom Won or your Freedom Won distributor).// |
- | {{: | + | {{ : |
- | ☛ Confirm that the Freedom Lite is showing in the device list as per below | + | ☛ Confirm that the Freedom Lite is showing in the device list (top of the menu structure) |
- | ☛ Settings → System Setup → Switch on DVCC and SVS, check that BMS Control is “On” | + | {{ : |
- | {{:battery_compatibility:freedom_won_venus_2.png? | + | ☛ Freedom Lite → Parameters → Confirm that the Charge Current Limit and Discharge Current Limit are as per the Lite specifications (Note: if the battery is fully charged the CCL may be reduced. Check that the voltage target is within the range 54.8V to 55.8V (Note: below about 95% SoC the value reflected should be 55.7 or 55.8V. For a fully charged battery this value should range from 55.0V to 55.8V depending on the state of balancing of the cells in the Lite. |
- | {{:battery_compatibility: | + | ☛ Confirm that DVCC is forced on at: Settings → DVCC |
- | ☛ Freedom Lite (device list) → Parameters → Confirm that the Charge Current Limit and Discharge Current Limit are as per the Lite specifications (Note: if the battery is fully charged the CCL may be reduced. Check that the voltage target is within the range 54.8V to 55.8V (Note: below about 95% SoC the value reflected should be 55.7 or 55.8V. For a fully charged battery this value should range from 55.0V to 55.8V depending on the state of balancing of the cells in the Lite. | + | {{ :battery_compatibility:venus-3.png? |
===== MPPT Configuration ===== | ===== MPPT Configuration ===== | ||
- | The voltage setpoints on the MPPT’s must be set to 55,8V for bulk and float with equalization | + | The voltage setpoints on the MPPT's must be set to 55.8V for bulk and float with equalisation *disabled*. In order to do this on the VE.CAN MPPT's select the User Defined option 8 battery type as this allows adjustment of the charge voltage setpoints. |
- | Adjust the maximum current on the MPPT’s to ensure that the combined total charge power cannot exceed the maximum rated charge current for the Lite or Lite’s in the system. | + | Adjust the maximum current on the MPPT's to ensure that the combined total charge power cannot exceed the maximum rated charge current for the Lite or Lite’s in the system. |
===== Troubleshooting ===== | ===== Troubleshooting ===== |
battery_compatibility/freedomwon.txt · Last modified: 2024-02-08 14:12 by warwickchapman