Software Configuration Tool

Support Group for the WakeSpeed WS500 Smart Alternator Regulator

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Looking for the definitive guide on how to configure the settings for the WS500 <--> Cerbo GX <--> REC-BMS
1/23/24, 5:26 AM • Bill C. 5/8/26, 6:41 PM

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5/8/26, 6:41 PM

@Bill C. I have found my best help at Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Too bad they don't put out...
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Updated configuration tool?? v1.2.2
10/23/24, 5:10 PM • William 10/25/24, 2:48 PM

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William
10/25/24, 2:48 PM

Ok thanks, IOS user so will need to revert to the batch file.
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Configuration Tool for windows
5/23/24, 4:55 AM • Jonny 5/23/24, 2:22 PM

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Jonny
5/23/24, 2:22 PM

Solved the problem of buying an Android tablet:) Windows for REC, Android for WS and MAC for ever...
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DVCC and Whitespace on Lynx BMS is LIVE!
5/1/24, 6:05 PM • Bill 5/1/24, 6:05 PM

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5/1/24, 6:05 PM

Delighted to finally bring our WS500 alive under full Victron Lynx Smart BMS /Cerbo GX DVCC White...
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Basic WS500 Setup Question
8/19/22, 11:12 AM • Alan 9/25/23, 5:30 PM

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Al
9/25/23, 5:30 PM

<DISCLAIMER: Al of Wakespeed> Alan, You can use the DIPs to set basic configs for t...
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WS500 File Transfer Utility not working (USB Selective Suspend problem?)
12/28/22, 11:44 AM • mic 6/9/23, 2:01 AM

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Michael
6/9/23, 2:01 AM

I think that is a really good solution.
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Identical readings for alternator and battery volts.
10/30/22, 11:21 AM • Jonny 10/30/22, 11:21 AM

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Jonny
10/30/22, 11:21 AM

PC software show identical values for Volts on alternator and battery even though rec bms reports...
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Wakespeed on gx touch screen
6/21/22, 8:10 AM • Mpanos 10/28/22, 5:27 PM

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Adam
10/28/22, 5:27 PM

Quote from Trond Arvid Røsvik on August 9, 2022, 4:38 am I use currently the VE-CAN port only,...
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Max V settings in CPB
9/20/22, 9:02 AM • gregory 9/20/22, 9:02 AM

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9/20/22, 9:02 AM

Looks like there is an added field in CPB to set max V with 2.5 but it isnt adjustable in the con...
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MacOS release has been delayed
8/10/19, 4:33 AM • Richard 9/16/22, 11:37 AM

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Trond
9/16/22, 11:37 AM

You could get the REC WIFI module. Would be cool if you could download and upload co...
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My WS500 won\'t talk to my REC BMS
8/18/22, 7:05 PM • TonyParoo 8/19/22, 1:46 PM

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Richard
8/19/22, 1:46 PM

Two things: When the CANBus is pulled in does your WS500 LED turn orange, showing it is in rem...
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STM Device in DFU Mode - Hanging (SOLVED)
7/11/22, 8:32 AM • Ryan 7/11/22, 8:32 AM

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Ryan
7/11/22, 8:32 AM

I\'m currently using a MSI workstation (PC) with Windows 10 64bit. An important note is this l...
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WS500 Configuration Tool 1.2.2 with firmware2.4.1 support now released
4/20/21, 5:55 AM • Richard 7/6/22, 4:59 AM

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Richard
7/6/22, 4:59 AM

It will just not have the new parameters they added and you need to do firmware updates using the...
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Small alternator setting
4/9/22, 11:55 PM • Neil 5/16/22, 5:47 AM

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Richard
5/16/22, 5:47 AM

It looks like your dip switch or set to small alt. parameter is enabled. I never had much luck...
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WS 500 charge profile
9/3/21, 5:54 AM • Don 12/8/21, 5:36 PM

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Richard
12/8/21, 5:36 PM

I have had success in the past by adding a hose attachment (or making one from a big funnel) to t...
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Charger instance NMEA2000
8/27/21, 4:37 AM • Trond 9/20/21, 10:24 AM

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Trond
9/20/21, 10:24 AM

Tank inputs works fine, I have 2 water tanks and one diesel. I found an old tread on Victron C...
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WS500 software registration Issue
2/27/21, 11:03 AM • Richard 2/27/21, 11:03 AM

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Richard
2/27/21, 11:03 AM

During our last system upgrade our software licensing integration failed so we are now when you o...
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Can not register my software
1/25/21, 6:20 AM • Richard 2/3/21, 4:04 PM

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Richard
2/3/21, 4:04 PM

Also, the registration key is included with your final Completed order and can be found near the ...
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Discrepancy in the Amp and Voltage reading at the alternator.
12/7/20, 7:01 AM • Richard 12/7/20, 7:02 AM

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Richard
12/7/20, 7:02 AM

It is key to remember, the ASCII stuff is intended for diagnostics, and not day to day monitoring...
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Does WS500 require #define SYSCAN in order to use System Configuration Editor
11/3/20, 11:51 AM • pete.dubler 11/5/20, 2:21 AM

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Richard
11/5/20, 2:21 AM

Before I can give you any feedback on this one I need to know, are you using the VSR or the WS500...
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WS500 Configuration Tool 1.2.0 Now released!
4/6/20, 11:33 AM • Richard 6/3/20, 3:19 PM

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andy
6/3/20, 3:19 PM

Where are you located. If in Brisbane Australia then I may be able to help Andy
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Wakespeed to Victron GX
5/28/20, 4:04 PM • andy 5/29/20, 3:15 AM

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Richard
5/29/20, 3:15 AM

Hi Andy, I am glad your units are working well for you. The Victron interface is an important pa...
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Ws500 Bluetooth
11/23/19, 10:13 PM • andy 11/24/19, 10:09 AM

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andy
11/24/19, 10:09 AM

Ok thanks
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Lost profile
11/7/19, 1:01 PM • andy 11/10/19, 11:15 AM

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Al
11/10/19, 11:15 AM

Andy, Hello. Sorry you are having issues. Reading your description, it sounds like...
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Process error when trying to update firmware
8/20/19, 4:03 AM • Richard 8/20/19, 4:03 AM

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Richard
8/20/19, 4:03 AM

It seems that some versions of Windows 7 that have not had all updates installed may encounter a ...
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Windows 7-8 Program api-crt-runtime error when registering WS500 app
8/16/19, 3:54 AM • Richard 8/16/19, 3:54 AM

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Richard
8/16/19, 3:54 AM

Hey folks, I was just setting up an old PC with a fresh Windows 7 install. I haven\'t done any u...
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Windows 7 STM USB driver issues
8/14/19, 10:49 AM • Richard 8/14/19, 10:49 AM

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Richard
8/14/19, 10:49 AM

It seems there are issues with the factory version of the STM USB driver on some versions of Wind...
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WS500 communications errors when updating firmware
8/12/19, 2:41 AM • Richard 8/12/19, 2:41 AM

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Richard
8/12/19, 2:41 AM

The Ws500 uses an STM processor with built in USB communications, unlike an Arduino which uses an...
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Not receiving order emails
8/11/19, 3:35 AM • Richard 8/11/19, 8:50 AM

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Richard
8/11/19, 8:50 AM

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TLS error during registration
6/29/19, 5:02 AM • Richard 8/10/19, 5:17 AM

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Richard
8/10/19, 5:17 AM

We got to the bottom of this one. It seems that on newer Windows 10 installs they have removed s...
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Can I use the Canbus ports for connecting my computer?
8/10/19, 4:28 AM • Richard 8/10/19, 4:28 AM

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Richard
8/10/19, 4:28 AM

The CANBus ports are for connecting to your CANBus (usually your engine computer)or NMEA2000 inst...
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How do I find the USB port on the WS500?
8/10/19, 4:24 AM • Richard 8/10/19, 4:24 AM

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Richard
8/10/19, 4:24 AM

Hi, to access the USB port on the WS500 you need to remove the 4 screws on the cover plate and it...
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Windows 1.0.2 X64 released
7/2/19, 4:00 PM • Richard 8/10/19, 4:21 AM

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Richard
8/10/19, 4:21 AM

Hi, to access the USB port on the WS500 you need to remove the 4 screws on the cover plate and it...