Your question:1. I cant explain you, I don't know this in detail. But the 3part manual page you post don't sound correct to me. I never have seen this document, no time at the moment to study...
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Looking for feedback on my QBMS configuration and settings.posted in REC-BMS Programming and Configuration Questions
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2.94 Firmware Update Issue Rec A BMSposted in REC Active BMS
@Trevor really strange. I have 2 setups running with 2.94. Non off them have any problem. suggestion to test, with 2.94. under settings/manual communication. Type address: 2 Type command:...
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Power relaysposted in REC Active BMS
@Sturla The "Quick connect TBS" is a new product, not yet on the market. Some functions: -connect bms, 4 wire only (ATC+, ATD+, + and -) -Connect easy 2 TBS relays -connect a remote panel, whic...
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Power relaysposted in REC Active BMS
@Johan For the ABMS, firmware 2.94 Main relay, can be set for ONLY Low voltage protection, program MODE at 2. (parameters under settings are used) Main relay can set for LOW and High voltage pro...
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Power relaysposted in REC Active BMS
@Johan holding power 0.13, but switching ON power? Maybe others in this forum have experience with switching Tycos. I don't like relays that use 24h day 0.13amp. The ABMS, ...
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Power relaysposted in REC Active BMS
@Johan page 4 from manual mention, the internal relays can do 0.7amp. Check how much current your Tyco relays use. You can also have REC, BMS switch on 1 Tyco, and the other 2 Tyco, switch on by ...
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2.94 Firmware Update Issue Rec A BMSposted in REC Active BMS
I used a 2.94 from another sourse as from https://rec-bms-na.com/product-manuals/#7-8-wpfd-rec-active-bms Now I downloaded the version from the link above. Installed it, it worked pe...
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2.94 Firmware Update Issue Rec A BMSposted in REC Active BMS
@Trevor check in manual communication CANS? Is it set at 2? If not send command: CANS 2 Check with CANS? Again. My system runs nice. Your reset the mppt and others chargers to get ...
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Anyone with definitive answers on programming Wakespeed with Rec Active BMSposted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
@W the profit from DVCC is that when cells are almost full and cells have a slight imbalance, the charger start adjusting the charge to avoid one cell goes to high. Much better for the cells...
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Anyone with definitive answers on programming Wakespeed with Rec Active BMSposted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
@W To move a shunt from negative to positive will not solve the problem you see. The WS500 only monitors the shunt, it does not matter or that shunt is in negative or positive. IF the s...
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Anyone with definitive answers on programming Wakespeed with Rec Active BMSposted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
Here are some links, which you maybe have missed on the Wakespeed website. https://www.wakespeed.com/learn/ https://www.wakespeed.com/wp-content/uploads/Wakespeed-Victron-Cerbo-GX-Guide_4.29.24-1...
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Anyone with definitive answers on programming Wakespeed with Rec Active BMSposted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
@W the shunt from the ws500, looks like installed in the main positive from the battery!! The shunt need to be installed in the positive from alternator. (As in manual is discribed) In th...
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Anyone with definitive answers on programming Wakespeed with Rec Active BMSposted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
I didn't test the new Gui myself. Does the app show positive amps? Are shunt wires reversed? If so can be changed in the app setting also.
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Anyone with definitive answers on programming Wakespeed with Rec Active BMSposted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
@W can you post screenshot. Probably what you see is that there is no seperated widget for alternator. The DC load widget is calculated, and will show a negative value.
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Anyone with definitive answers on programming Wakespeed with Rec Active BMSposted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
1. Make a proper CaNbus network. This means on both sides from network a resistor.You installed one a the ws500, but you didn't write or you install on the REC BMS side. Usu...
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BMS 1A NEWBIE WITH AN ISSUEposted in REC Active BMS
@Mark suggestion also have the WiFi unit with newest firmware. Sometimes good to start with a new formatted SD card in the WiFi unit. The shunt value is just a setting, under "setti...
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Relay switching capacity of the REC BMSposted in REC Active BMS
@Gerard a little late this answer The relay in your link, use lesser as 100uAmp, in on position, and a few mAmp at the control wire. The amps for switching the relay, 4-7amp, comes from the...
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BMS 1A NEWBIE WITH AN ISSUEposted in REC Active BMS
There are 2 version of firmware. See the text doc, when you downloaded the new firmware. https://rec-bms-na.com/ You need xx.x.1 or XX.x.2 depend on your installation, see same worddoc. ...
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Configuration Tool for windowsposted in Software Configuration Tool
@Jonny maybe this is helpfull. See wakespeed website. https://www.wakespeed.com/wp-content/uploads/Wakespeed-Victron-Cerbo-GX-Guide-Updated-with-DVCC-4.12.24.pdf
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REC Active BMS does not resume charging ?posted in REC Active BMS
@Christopher , The max charge, float setting en recharge settings is just one example to get the system running. You can change this settings to the settings you like yourself.
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REC Active BMS does not resume charging ?posted in REC Active BMS
@Christopher I put your settings in a calculation sheet with the formulas from the manual. Result in: Bulk charge max 14.18V Float 13.08V Restart charging, if below 13.04. If you volta...
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Split Charge/Load busses setupposted in REC Active BMS
I did a test. Installed a fresh downloaded firmware. Made the suggested settings. All worked. (I use a test setup, with 4 LED to monitor all outputs) Advise, double check firmware version. Aft...
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Split Charge/Load busses setupposted in REC Active BMS
@Ronald For me is not clear which minimum voltage you change in your test. If you did this in Task under relay1, then you are programming relay1, as a "low voltage" shut down. Not what you w...
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Split Charge/Load busses setupposted in REC Active BMS
@Ronald the opto are other outputs, see manual.
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Split Charge/Load busses setupposted in REC Active BMS
@Ronald There are different manuals, I don't know what your pag 7 shows. About the settings from previous post. Under task the settings are for charge relay, use cable marked with C...
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Split Charge/Load busses setupposted in REC Active BMS
The setup you describe is "separated charge and load bus" You need to install the correct firmware.download: https://rec-bms-na.com/product-manuals/#7-8-wpfd-rec-active-bms from the readme file:2...
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REC ABMS with split bus firmware - how to specify different discharge and charge temps?posted in REC Active BMS
Hello John, Did you try to set in task, "7" on, for the charge bus. Load bus, I expect don't switch off at that temperature. It don't solve all your question, but the system will wor...
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REC ABMS with split bus firmware - how to specify different discharge and charge temps?posted in REC Active BMS
@John a probably solution is to use output: relay1 and opto2. Under task you can make different settings. See screenshot from task menu.
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Field instantly and always at 100%posted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
@Ryan I installed many V1 board. Nothing changed on pin layout with newer versions. Did you checked that your harness is a Ntype harness? If you have a Nharness and your test light is between the...
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Field instantly and always at 100%posted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
You can repeat this test, with testlight connected to blue and negative. This 2 test will show or you use the correct cable harness. Take also a ohm reading from, Brush 1, to negative, positive,...
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Field instantly and always at 100%posted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
You can test the field output with by connecting a testlight. Disconnect the blue from alternator, and connect a light to this blue wire. Other side testligt to positive( with N wiring harness) ...
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Can the Wakespeed be changed to handle a 5v intiate signal?posted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
Sometimes it is quicker to install one new wire from the key, instead off finding the correct wire in a cable loom. I don't prefer the extra relay, only when there is no other solution.
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Field instantly and always at 100%posted in WS500 User Installation and Programming Questions
Is your alternator P or N? Knowing this, I can tell what to test. Also posting some pictures from your wiring can be helpfull to give advice.
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Downgrading firmwareposted in REC Active BMS
Yes you can. But what is the problem ? Since 2.9 and the user programmable of CVLC , it is much better to make a nice "float" setting. (Stop charging)
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When does 100% SOC get set?posted in REC BMS Tips and Tricks
@Bill Before a full charge SOC reading is not correct. When batterries are full, BMS will reset to 100%. Which charge voltage you like to apply to your batterries? Which "float" voltage? W...
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NEWBIE question- Need help getting REC ABMS to work with Blue Sea ML-RBS contactorposted in REC BMS Tips and Tricks
@Ben @Bill good that it works. But looks like strange settings you made. Not sure or it is easy for you to do a test, or the "setcoil +". Or the "setcoil-" is the one that gives the trigger signa...
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NEWBIE question- Need help getting REC ABMS to work with Blue Sea ML-RBS contactorposted in REC BMS Tips and Tricks
@Bill I know this switch, but have a look at the ml7713!!!
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NEWBIE question- Need help getting REC ABMS to work with Blue Sea ML-RBS contactorposted in REC BMS Tips and Tricks
Hello Bill, System design is a choice from components. You didnt mention which ML relay you use. Looks like the ML 7700. I didnt install this with the REC prechargeV3. But install them with...
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Problem with communication REC 2Q and WS500posted in REC 2Q Series BMS
Does soemone has a working setup with the REC2Q BMS and the WS500? Can you share your settings? I dont get the communication established with the rec 2Q BMS.First time I installed this BM...
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