Above my pay grade, I expected it to work coming from the supplier. I was told it would be configured to work with my inverter. Too old to be tech savvy but can configure settings if talked through the procedure. How would I obtain information of what the correct settings are?
UK Using 3 Fogstar 5.12kWh Energy Server Rack Batteries, cant keep them in sync
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houseofancients
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See this topic
Can I assume the settings on @Oldman2 post #49 to be what I am aiming for. Can I make the changes to the battery whilst it is connected to the inverter or do I need to isolate battery and remove Comms lead.
Will watch the video posted by @houseofancients and with a faint heart delve into my battery tomorrow.
Thank you all for helping will let you know how I get on.
Will watch the video posted by @houseofancients and with a faint heart delve into my battery tomorrow.
Thank you all for helping will let you know how I get on.
houseofancients
Solar Wizard
Yep, those should get you there..
Don't forget if you change settings in your BMS, you need to do that for each of your batteries..
Please report back , if you notice a positive or negative change !
Do I need to disconnect it from the inverter
houseofancients
Solar Wizard
Normally not..
But it is always smart to isolate if the opportunity is there, one never knows
Starting from the beginning, can I assume you installed the battery?
Did you select a battery name like Fox or Pylontech in the Solis menu? or go for user defined settings?
With the battery did you download the tools from Fogstar, install Pbmstools software and using the rs232 battery port lead to pc/laptop USB port supplied set the BMS to operate as a Pylontech clone?
Yes both those were set up by fogstar before delivery, though both battery and inverter selection are pylon I was going to change inverter to Solis but it is not listed. One of the selection was Chinese writing? And I selected pylon on my inverter.
When I start to make changes to the parameters, will they stay or do I need to click write all for them to stay?
It may be Pz#168178
I use version V2.5FN for everyday stuff and thats password is 123456 (no protocol section in this software)
I would read all then edit just what you need to change and then write all to save it.
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Thank you for your help but no joy.
Note attached to download is same password, typed this in and enter. Still not allowed to make changes. Deleted and reinstalled program, same.
Two options next to password change and clear. Tried to change, original password error. Will have to try and contact Fogstar on Monday.
I use this one for daily checks and any adjustments, its very user friendly and stays open on my desktop most days, I think I downloaded from Jakiper batteries site PbmsTools_V2.5EN.zip password is 123456
It may be worth you getting it for future use, maybe someone here can link you to it.
It may be worth you getting it for future use, maybe someone here can link you to it.
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Thanks for that downloaded from the Jakiper site and able to change the parameters to mirror post# 49. Battery charging, cell 16 never reached balance and a couple of other cells over voltage. Delving into battery not as scary as I feared.
Quattrohead
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You need to knock your charge voltage down to allow #16 to catch up and let the balance run for longer.
I suggest 55.5-55.8v.
I suggest 55.5-55.8v.
Thanks but you need to tell me where to find the setting, is it on the actual inverter? If yes I will find it.
Quattrohead
Solar Wizard
In the inverter charge settings. You will only be able to change it if you are NOT using comms between battery and inverter.
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