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Utilizing this device allows the end-user to easily perform a one-time firmware update on their EG4 LifePower4 48V batteries. By following the steps listed below, the end-user will be able to update the LifePower4 batteries to the latest version #. (V3.37 or V2.19 depending on...
UPDATE STEPS: 1. Begin by powering off the batteries receiving the update via the circuit breaker on the front of the unit. Battery circuit breakers OFF 2. Adjust the battery DIP switches to address 0 (all DIPs down, see image below). DIP switch address 0 3.
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4. When the battery requiring the update’s parallel cables are disconnected and independent from the rest of the batteries, plug in the 1 ft. battery to battery communication cable included with the battery (standard CAT5) to the device’s RJ45 port and connect the other end into either RS485 port on the front of the battery.
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6. Once all connections are secure and power is provided to the updating device, power on the battery receiving the update by turning the circuit breaker ON. Battery circuit breaker ON NOTE: If the device’s red LED illuminates during the process, please refer to the table at the end of the document for troubleshooting steps.
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8. Disconnect the 1 ft. communication cable from the battery’s RS485 port and set the battery DIP switches back to their original address. Empty RJ45 ports 9. Power off the battery via the circuit breaker on the front of the unit. Battery circuit breaker OFF 10.
LED SEQUENCE OVERVIEW Status Light Sequence Possible Issues Potential Fixes Firmware Update G1 & G2 LED in ON state Complete Update in progress G2 LED flashing Ensure the battery’s 1. Battery DIP address address is set to 0 Failed to read the incorrect and reset the Red LED in ON state...
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