Posts made by Jamie

• Status of Contactors & Etc.?

  Thanks. Do you think you\'ll add status of contactors to the WiFi interface? Seems overkill to have separate indicators when I just trying to see what the BMS is up to.    

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  3/23/22, 7:47 PM
• Two \"Mechanical\" Questions

  Thank you Rick.

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  3/23/22, 7:44 PM
• Backup Alternator Protection?

  Thanks Adam. I have the Cerbo as well, but it doesn\'t seem to work in the manner you describe. I\'ll have to go back and check my setup.   Do you have any guides on how to setup the REC...

  posted in WS500 Tips, Tricks and support

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  Jamie
  3/23/22, 7:40 PM
• Backup Alternator Protection?

  I\'m getting ready to install the final pieces of my system which includes REC Active BMS with WS500 regulating a Balmar XT-250 alternator directly charging my 840ah of LiFePo. My starter and thrus...

  posted in WS500 Tips, Tricks and support

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  Jamie
  3/20/22, 5:07 PM
• Two \"Mechanical\" Questions

  On/Off Switch - my BMS location won\'t allow a close location of the on/off switch included in the harness. Are there any concerns with splicing in an extension of wiring and locating the switch ab...

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  3/20/22, 4:56 PM
• Status of Contactors & Etc.?

  I\'ve got the active BMS and the PC connection which I\'ve found helpful for seeing cell balancing, and setting things up. However, I\'m a bit surprised I\'m not able to see more of what\'s going o...

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  3/20/22, 4:47 PM
• Resetting Active BMS?

  Thank you Rick. Much appreciated.

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  2/1/22, 6:19 PM
• Settings: Chemistry, Strings & Voltage

  Thank you. I understand parallel vs. series . I\'m asking about the specific settings in the \"Battery Pack Data\" section of the software where it asks for Chemistry, Capacity, Cycle and Parallel ...

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  2/1/22, 7:34 AM
• Settings: Chemistry, Strings & Voltage

  Thank you. This is very helpful I\'ll reference the EVE datasheet and plug in numbers. Can you clarify the question on Capacity & Parallel Strings? With a 4P4S configuration of 280ah cells,...

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  1/31/22, 5:51 PM
• Resetting Active BMS?

  Quick Question: Is there a way of resetting the BMS when connecting to a new battery pack? It seems when I connect the BMS to a new battery the SOC and other attributes seem to carryover from t...

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  1/31/22, 3:15 PM
• ABMS + Victron Multiplus 3k - Max Charge Amps & Settings

  I think I figured it out. I\'m bench testing everything in my garage with the inverter plugged into a 15A 120v circuit. I\'ve limited the MP3k to 13A input. From what I read last night after more s...

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  1/30/22, 10:45 AM
• ABMS + Victron Multiplus 3k - Max Charge Amps & Settings

  Interesting start to my Multiplus 3K with the ABMS. Followed the instructions on page 20 of the ABMS/Victron/Wakespeed manual to get the BMS talking and managing the MP3K via CANBus. I did updat...

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  1/29/22, 2:42 PM
• Settings: Chemistry, Strings & Voltage

  I just got the Active BMS working. My battery pack is 16 EVE 280Ah cells connected in a 4P4S configuration. Chemistry: I the Chemistry settings list is relatively short. Is Winston the best e...

  posted in REC Active BMS

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  Jamie
  1/29/22, 10:47 AM