I\'m trying to get the REC BMS to talk to the SI and I get a communication error on the SMA like it does not recognize the communication. I assume I don\'t have it connected correctly. I am seeing the BMS on the laptop software and have it configured. Also, there were 2 SMA choices in a drop down config menu of the Q. I am unclear which to choose. Any guidance would be appreciated.. I have attached a diagram of the equipment
My first thought would be to verify they are both using the same CANBus speed. Type in CANF? in the BMS communications window of the PC software and press query to get the REC speed, and compare that to your inverter settings.
Second would be to verify you have a 120 ohm terminating resistor installed at each end of your network
Thanks Rick. I will try that tomorrow at site. How do I connect it with the Midnite solar connected as shown or do I use one of the SMA In/Out ports on the right?
In the manuals I could find for the Sunny, there was no details provided.
Based on my experience working with other products, if it were me I would connect the REC BMS CANbus cable to the SMA In Port and put your 120 ohm terminator on the SMA out Port, but I can not confirm this.
When I enter CANF? I get the following error:
Error 65 occurred at Serial Read
LabView: Serial port timeout: bytes not received at serial port
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Labview: The network connection is already established
If I change the baud setting in the options menu, I lose connection with the Q
Bob Shaw
it sounds like you have the wrong \"send to\" address in your BMS command window. It typically defaults to 100 and likely should be 1 for a Q BMS or 2 for an Active BMS.
Remember that you can have many REC BMSs connected together for large packs and the PC tool allows you to access any BMS on the network through any connected device.
make sure your CTRL address is set to zero (0) in File-> Options
make sure you use CAPS
click the \"Query\" button to check values like CANF ? (Query)
click the \"Send\" button to set values like CANF 1 (Send)
That should get it working for you.
CTRL=O, Caps are on
It appears you have a space between CANF and ? Tried it both ways then hit Query with same ERROR 1 response .
Showing live data from the battery. For trouble shooting purposes I have removed the Midnite Solar connection and have the REC plugged in the CAN IN with a terminator in CAN Out.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Bob,
I was able to replicate your error but only by using small letters then pressing \"Enter\".
The error remained until I gave it a new value using CANF 1 (Send)
Then I tried CANF ? (Query) and it now replies with a 1.
If no luck, then maybe restart your app and the BMS and try again.
Hope this helps,
Rick
