Question - Can I connect the Orange PI with the battery via CAN port on the master battery?
Sungold wiring help please
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marionw
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The CAN/RS485 ports are used for BMS to Inverter Communications
The RS485/RS485 ports are used for battery to battery communications
The RS232 port is used by SA or PC based monitoring software.
For the SunGoldPower batteries you would want to connect SA to the RS232 port on the master battery.
In addition you can download the SOKTool.exe software from (use last link at bottom of page):
www.currentconnected.com
This is the cable I use
You can monitor the batteries using the RS232 cable connected to your computer or SA. When connected to the RS232 port on the "Master" battery you can monitor all batteries in your stack. You can plug into the RS232 port on any other battery to monitor just that battery.
The SOKTool software will show you a great deal of info on each battery and is good for troubleshooting any charging or other issues you might have with the batteries. In addition you will be able to get a more detailed description of any alarm conditions
The RS485/RS485 ports are used for battery to battery communications
The RS232 port is used by SA or PC based monitoring software.
For the SunGoldPower batteries you would want to connect SA to the RS232 port on the master battery.
In addition you can download the SOKTool.exe software from (use last link at bottom of page):
SK48V100 Server Rack Battery Owner & Operator's Manual | Current Connected
Full instruction manual for the SOK SK48V100 server rack battery. Everything you need to know is contained within this document!
www.currentconnected.com
This is the cable I use
You can monitor the batteries using the RS232 cable connected to your computer or SA. When connected to the RS232 port on the "Master" battery you can monitor all batteries in your stack. You can plug into the RS232 port on any other battery to monitor just that battery.
The SOKTool software will show you a great deal of info on each battery and is good for troubleshooting any charging or other issues you might have with the batteries. In addition you will be able to get a more detailed description of any alarm conditions
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Very detailed explanation. Thank you for that.The CAN/RS485 ports are used for BMS to Inverter Communications
The RS485/RS485 ports are used for battery to battery communications
The RS232 port is used by SA or PC based monitoring software.
For the SunGoldPower batteries you would want to connect SA to the RS232 port on the master battery.
In addition you can download the SOKTool.exe software from (use last link at bottom of page):
SK48V100 Server Rack Battery Owner & Operator's Manual | Current Connected
Full instruction manual for the SOK SK48V100 server rack battery. Everything you need to know is contained within this document!
This is the cable I use
You can monitor the batteries using the RS232 cable connected to your computer or SA. When connected to the RS232 port on the "Master" battery you can monitor all batteries in your stack. You can plug into the RS232 port on any other battery to monitor just that battery.
The SOKTool software will show you a great deal of info on each battery and is good for troubleshooting any charging or other issues you might have with the batteries. In addition you will be able to get a more detailed description of any alarm conditions
BTW - I was reviewing SolarAssistant website today and they are claiming that battery connection can happen via CAN (see attached).
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marionw
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Can you view all batteries with then SOKTool software (use the same cable but disconnect from SA)
Before opening the COM port select FF for the "Pack" address. If you have all batteries RJ45 ports correctly connected between the batteries then "FF" for the Pack address will allow you to view all batteries by clicking on the battery number near the top of the display.
Before opening the COM port select FF for the "Pack" address. If you have all batteries RJ45 ports correctly connected between the batteries then "FF" for the Pack address will allow you to view all batteries by clicking on the battery number near the top of the display.
Mfig07
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Good evening everyone hope everything is good with you all. My system is been working great with the two batteries but today I have fault code 59 not sure what it is no fault code 59 on the manual
42OhmsPA
What's in a title?
You have the 10KW iirc.
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marionw
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Fault code 59 is a "Minor BMS Fault". If you run the IPower.exe (or iPower-nt.exe) that SunGoldPower can provide you (or you can find it elsewhere) it will display 59 as "Minor BMS Fault" at the bottom of the screen
Mfig07
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Yes 10kw
Mfig07
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Ok thank you it went away after a bit.
Mfig07
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Does anyone one uses a wind turbine to charge their batteries when their is no sun.. any recommendations
Mfig07
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Hi, I’m also exploring it but most of the solutions are heavy, noisy, bulky and does not produce enough to justify the cost. I’m looking for a 48V turbine, small, silent and with decent ROI.
