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FES Wi-Fi Module
User manual, Version 1.0
LZ design d.o.o., • Brod 3D, 1370 Logatec, Slovenia • tel +386 59 948 898
info@lzdesign.si
www.front-electric-sustainer.com

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  • Page 1 FES Wi-Fi Module User manual, Version 1.0 LZ design d.o.o., • Brod 3D, 1370 Logatec, Slovenia • tel +386 59 948 898 info@lzdesign.si • www.front-electric-sustainer.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FES Wi-fi Module Manual, Version 1.0 October 2022 Table of Content Table of Content....................2 1. Important notices ..................... 3 1.1 Limited Warranty ....................3 2. Introduction ......................4 3. Description....................... 5 4. Initial setup ......................6 Setting the device to access point (AP mode) .............. 7 Connecting the device to an existing network (STA mode) ...........
  • Page 3: Important Notices

    This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, LZ design will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repair or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labor, however the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    October 2022 2. Introduction FES Wi-Fi module is device that connects to FES battery pack via RS-485 and sets up its own network (or connects to an existing network) to enable monitoring of your battery pack in a browser on your smartphone or PC. Parameters such as cell voltages, current, temperatures, state of charge and state of health are all easily displayed and trended.
  • Page 5: Description

    FES Wi-fi Module Manual, Version 1.0 October 2022 3. Description Figure 1: WiFi module description Figure 2: WiFi module enclosure dimensions. Page 5 of 14...
  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    October 2022 4. Initial setup Follow next steps: Connect the module DB plug to the Data port of FES battery pack, and switch ON BMS. Connect the power supply to the FES WiFi module. If connecting the module for the first time, the device will set up an access point,...
  • Page 7: Setting The Device To Access Point (Ap Mode)

    FES Wi-fi Module Manual, Version 1.0 October 2022 Setting the device to direct access point (AP mode) Connect to the WiFi device. Select the Firmware tab from the Main menu. Change the Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi password (up to 50 ASCII signs for both) to desired credentials and confirm with Submit button.
  • Page 8: Functionality

    Figure 3: Main menu tab selection. Home tab Battery pack main parameters are shown in the Home tab. FES BMS serial number is shown on top, while the battery pack main parameters are shown below. State of charge (SOC) is shown as a graphical colour bar and as a number in % as well. The colour of the bar changes regarding the battery SOC state.
  • Page 9 FES Wi-fi Module Manual, Version 1.0 October 2022 Battery pack capacity in Ah is shown as total operational capacity and already used capacity. Total battery pack voltage and charging current are shown as well as charging power in W. Home tab also displays maximum and minimum cell voltage and maximum battery pack temperature.
  • Page 10: Tasks Tab

    FES Wi-fi Module Manual, Version 1.0 October 2022 Tasks tab Figure 5: Tasks tab as visible on smartphone This tab is designed for BMS firmware update. Voltage tab All the battery pack cell’s voltages are displayed. In case one of the cell’s voltage is too high or too low regarding the BMS cell voltage setting, the value is highlighted in red colour.
  • Page 11: Impedance Tab

    FES Wi-fi Module Manual, Version 1.0 October 2022 Impedance tab All the battery pack cell’s DC impedance values are displayed. Figure 6: Cells impedances Temperature tab All the BMS temperature sensors values are displayed in this tab. On top BMS temperature is shown, and below battery temperature sensors values are shown.
  • Page 12: Settings Tab

    Logs tab Figure 9: Logs tab FES Wi-Fi module logs all BMS data. User can select logging interval in steps from 5 s to 60 min. Logs can be viewed by clicking VIEW button or downloaded by clicking DOWNLOAD button. If you want to view a saved log that is no longer present on the device, click Import external log and choose the one you desire to view.
  • Page 13 FES Wi-fi Module Manual, Version 1.0 October 2022 Firmware tab Figure 10: Firmware tab Can be used for different purposes: -to unlock and change the settings -to set the communication with the connected BMS device -operational mode of WiFi module can be set here with all the required settings -this tab also displays the SD card information -to update firmware of the WiFi module or BMS device.
  • Page 14: Troubleshoting

    6 (default value after reset is changed to 16). Power Saving Mode If a FES BMS device is not detected after an hour, the WiFi module enters standby mode to reduce the power consumption. Every 2 hours it wakes up and check if device is present.

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